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Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at April 19, 2024 10:00 PM (duT0u) Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (YoS4M) 3
4th
Posted by: Rex B at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (5h/8D) 4
Good evening horde! Have a good ONT. Thanks WD.
Posted by: TRex at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (IQ6Gq) 5
Evening.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (JAhdn) 6
Looks like this one (1) goes to eleven (1 1)
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at April 19, 2024 10:02 PM (duT0u) 7
Hey, WD. LOL at the meme up top.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:03 PM (9yWhg) 8
SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:06 PM (Wnv9h) Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 10:06 PM (5fDan) 10
Those are some handsome women.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 10:06 PM (XV/Pl) 11
Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:07 PM (WXNFJ) 12
Nice content tonight. The guy with the pistol is Ian of the EweTube channel "Forgotten Weapons"
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 10:07 PM (uqx1e) 13
Hey, Tonypete.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:07 PM (9yWhg) 14
Yo B!
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:08 PM (WXNFJ) 15
Magic trick
Reminds me of Art Metrano's magic performances. Anyone else remember Art? Dah-da-da-dah, dah-da-da-dah.... Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 10:09 PM (5fDan) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:11 PM (oCjPU) 17
Ren is a litigious piece of shit commie fuck. Fuck her and all that.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:11 PM (IG4Id) 18
I just saw a Taylor Swift video advertised where she has a bunch of (I assume fake) prison-style face tattoos.
Expect lovely young women to have prison-style face tattoos soon. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 10:12 PM (JuA5P) 19
The fake airfield story is awesome.
Posted by: Half Dozen at April 19, 2024 10:12 PM (eHovo) Posted by: All Hail Eris at April 19, 2024 10:12 PM (3e3hy) 21
Rock Sand -- Excellent.
Thank you Weird Dave. Lots of smiles tonight. Cat / Inkjet printer -- so true. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:12 PM (u82oZ) 22
Tonypete, where do you live?
I am in Hell’s suburb, otherwise known as Northern Virginia. Any chance we could meet up over a coffee or drinks? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:12 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:13 PM (u82oZ) 24
Noodling with the new to me VCV Rack 2 modular synth plugin.
First impression, this is going to be a tremendous time suck. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 10:14 PM (XV/Pl) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:14 PM (u82oZ) 26
>Where do we find all those boiler tech technicians?
Posted by: NaCly Dog it's probably a forgotten art Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:14 PM (oCjPU) 27
The dark haired woman had excellent popsicle technique... Very enthusiastic.
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at April 19, 2024 10:14 PM (duT0u) 28
Hello, Horde! 😊♥️
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at April 19, 2024 10:15 PM (SRRAx) 29
The kid's trigger discipline is wanting.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:15 PM (j7aNt) 30
That top picture wouldn't pass muster today. In current media you can't have anymore than two white people in any social setting without blacks or other poc.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 10:16 PM (m3jEV) 31
One can only imagine how exhausting it would be to produce an entire jar of nut butter.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:16 PM (j7aNt) 32
Good evening, friends! The wooden bomb story is spectacular. We used to have such a cool country. Damn hippies ruined it for all of us.
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:16 PM (ZdaMQ) 33
Fingers crossed this is the first comment!
Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:16 PM (vJiyU) 34
Worthless superstition.
Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM (vJiyU) 35
Evenin', y'all
Big Boy no. 4004 sits in a park in Cheyenne. It's yuge. I've got an awesome pic of J standing by it. Posted by: screaming in digital at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM (wQXfi) 36
22 Tonypete, where do you live?
I am in Hell’s suburb, otherwise known as Northern Virginia. Any chance we could meet up over a coffee or drinks? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Don't think I ever heard NoVA called Hell's suburb. I generally refer to it as Babylon DC. Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM (gllTv) 37
32 Darn! I meant darn hippies. I will go put myself in the naughty chair for forgetting I am a lady.
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM (ZdaMQ) 38
Great meme!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM (W/lyH) 39
Moron Robbie
Perhaps because the National Police have become goons. Like all the pretty women raped by Beria led to their disappearance from Moscow until his death. Although I would expect trannies to be taken off the street first. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:18 PM (u82oZ) 40
One of the weirder headlines you'll see:
White House defends Biden's claim his uncle was eaten by cannibals Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:18 PM (oCjPU) 41
Howdy Arabia?
HOWDY ARABIA?!?!?!?! *Breathes heavily* *Thinks* Goddammit, it actually kinda fits. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:18 PM (JAhdn) 42
Good evening morons and thanks for all the memes wd
Free speech is hate speech. Especially when hating the French. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 10:18 PM (RIvkX) 43
Well. I know that I’m headed in a wrong direction if I’m here this late at night.
Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (T9WMp) Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (JuA5P) 45
One can only imagine how exhausting it would be to produce an entire jar of nut butter.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) No problem. Posted by: The Elephants, what's grey and comes in quarts at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (vJiyU) 46
32 Good evening, friends! The wooden bomb story is spectacular. We used to have such a cool country. Damn hippies ruined it for all of us.
Posted by: Piper Technically, those were the Brits when they were still British. Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (gllTv) 47
{{{ Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas }}}
Did you get your needed supply of (legal and prescribed) drugs? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (u82oZ) 48
Justin's Peanut Butter is pretty good too. Expensive.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (RIvkX) 49
Ren is a litigious piece of shit commie fuck. Fuck her and all that.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:11 PM (IG4Id) I thought that name seemed familiar. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:20 PM (JAhdn) 50
I assume the cannibals got dumber after eating a Biden
Posted by: Wally at April 19, 2024 10:20 PM (EyElY) 51
>>>> it actually kinda fits.
Posted by: Robert ---------------------- Texas is full of Arabs? Who knew? Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 10:20 PM (Y09kC) 52
Okay, the kids and the magic trick is pretty durned cute.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:21 PM (JAhdn) 53
Guess I'll be watching Back To The Future tonight.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 10:21 PM (W/lyH) 54
>>> Technically, those were the Brits when they were still British.
Posted by: Puddleglum ----------------------- They were better people when they were mean. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 10:22 PM (Y09kC) 55
36 I just made that up.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:23 PM (9yWhg) 56
Robert
Older sister trains younger brother. A story as old as time. And I agree with Texas Arabia. It's the all-American attitude to the fourth power. Except Austin. Austin is weird. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:23 PM (u82oZ) Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:23 PM (ZdaMQ) 58
I am suspicious of the fact that he asks about the navy.
If a Japanese dude asks about your navy, the zeroes are already on their way. Posted by: Do not trust these motherfuckers at April 19, 2024 10:23 PM (zSKU3) 59
Hi, Piper.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:24 PM (9yWhg) 60
36 Don't think I ever heard NoVA called Hell's suburb. I generally refer to it as Babylon DC.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:17 PM *** We're in NoVa. When we first moved here, we met a young neighbor who affirmatively distanced herself from VA. She clearly thought of NoVa as west suburban DC. Can't say it was a surprise but it was memorable. We haven't spoken to her since. Posted by: TRex at April 19, 2024 10:24 PM (IQ6Gq) 61
Older sister trains younger brother. A story as old as time.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:23 PM (u82oZ) I have an older sister. I wasn't trained so much as enslaved. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:24 PM (JAhdn) 62
I see Mark Twain adopted the "George R. R. Martin Strategy."
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:24 PM (g0Y4p) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:25 PM (u82oZ) 64
53 There are much worse movies you could watch, Diogenes.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:25 PM (9yWhg) 65
{{{Piper}}}
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (u82oZ) Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (JAhdn) Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (ZdaMQ) 68
I'm a NoVA-nista too. It's overrated.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (gllTv) Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 10:27 PM (Q4IgG) 70
58 I am suspicious of the fact that he asks about the navy.
---------- The surprise arrival of two extra carriers at Midway still burns deeply in the Japanese psyche. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (j7aNt) 71
*Looks at the Marine Report*
Would marrying an exotic dancer really be all that bad? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (JAhd Well, when you're the fifth guy she's married in a week, . . . Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (emlEe) 72
I'm a NoVA-nista too. It's overrated.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (gllTv) Only been to NoVA twice. Except for Mount Vernon, didn't really care for it. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (g0Y4p) 73
Robert
The Marine Gunny Sargents say so. Lots of experience in that failure pattern. Saw some of that in the Service in my day. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (u82oZ) Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (pDQ/8) 75
B - I am in the hills of Central/Eastern TN. Perhaps we can meet at the NoVaMoMe sometime. I have been lax in attending any of the MoMes the past few years.
But you never know, my schedule might free up. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:28 PM (WXNFJ) 76
66 *Looks at the Marine Report*
Would marrying an exotic dancer really be all that bad? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM (JAhdn) ---------- On one hand you got your dangers, then over here you got your concerns. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:29 PM (j7aNt) 77
60 I am a born and bread Yankee, but even I find it disgusting that the noble Commonwealth of Virginia should be so closely associated with DC.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:30 PM (9yWhg) 78
I knew a Marine who married a stripper who worked outside of Camp LeJeune. He was ok. Nothing crazy or weird. Just normal. Nice dude. His wife was, well, nice. Normal even. If she had 'issues' I sure didn't notice. She had stopped stripping when she got married. Had a bout of cancer and that would sober a person up quick too. I liked them. Nice couple.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:30 PM (gllTv) 79
I will go put myself in the naughty chair for forgetting I am a lady.
Posted by: Piper If it happens again, a spanking may be in order! Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:31 PM (WXNFJ) 80
Puddleglum at work
20 years in Control Central of Reston, VA. Got lots of stories. Left before the Silver Line and the Toll Road raising funding for it. I could see the problems starting. Plus, the control freak issues got out of hand. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:31 PM (u82oZ) 81
If waking up to find both your ice chest and your kidney missing doesn't concern you, then by all means marry an exotic dancer.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:31 PM (j7aNt) 82
47 {{{ Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas }}}
Did you get your needed supply of (legal and prescribed) drugs? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:19 PM (u82oZ) NO!!!!! Now they're saying it may be the end of June before they get it back in stock 😠😠😠 Tell you what, you hear about trucks getting hijacked and everything being stolen and sold on the black market - some enterprising criminals could make a killing boosting the trucks coming out of the Eli Lilly manufacturing plants. And I must be an addict, because I would actually sell Mr. TIFW to get my hands on some 🤣🤣🤣 Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at April 19, 2024 10:31 PM (SRRAx) 83
> We used to be a proper country
Some parts of West Virginia still are. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 10:27 PM (Q4IgG) Those West By God schoolgirls competing in the shot put and the javelin throw who walked off rather than compete against a trans prove West By God is doing some things right. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 10:31 PM (emlEe) 84
Hi Salty!
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:32 PM (g0Y4p) 85
63 Piper
Did your (home)school get the needed IT equipment? Hopefully with a grant from the DOE. Posted by: NaCly Dog at Hi! Yes, I folded and bought another, just 1 model behind the latest to save money. But it is turned over to me, the head school marm, at the end of the day. She has an iPod to text me on when I have to go to work and J isn’t home, which is about all it can do. The poor abused child was drawing when I got home this evening “because there was nothing else to do”. Like that was a bad thing! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:33 PM (ZdaMQ) 86
75 OK, TonyP. Let me know if you’re ever round this way. Would love to meet you in person.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:33 PM (9yWhg) 87
68 I'm a NoVA-nista too. It's overrated.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 10:26 PM *** Its all relative. Our little part of NoVa has worked out well but NoVa varies widely and some parts are...um...less compelling. Lots of good day trips and weekend trips further west and south. Posted by: TRex at April 19, 2024 10:34 PM (IQ6Gq) 88
WeirdDave, I am surprised the mystery click was not this gem from the Barbarettes. https://tinyurl.com/3bzj45h9 Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:34 PM (D7oie) 89
I am suspicious of the fact that he asks about the navy.
How many battleships are at anchor, sailor? Posted by: BifBewalski at April 19, 2024 10:34 PM (MsrgL) 90
Dr. T!
Less than a month to go, right? Are your students getting a clue, and finding mechanisms underlying all of history? The Collapse of Complex Societies and The Rise and Fall of Great Powers have entered the chat. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:35 PM (u82oZ) 91
50 I assume the cannibals got dumber after eating a Biden
Posted by: Wally at April 19, 2024 10:20 PM (EyElY) Did they get dumber, or just hungry again in an hour? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 19, 2024 10:35 PM (VNX3d) 92
Sorry I'm late Tim Hortons didn't have any beignets.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 19, 2024 10:36 PM (Hw43F) 93
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Analysts branded Biden's comments as 'unsubstantiated and poorly judged' Other academics said his categorization of the cannibalism was 'very offensive' --- Not the Bee, but the Daily Mail Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:36 PM (oCjPU) 94
Finnegan was a sucker and a loser.
Posted by: James T. Kirk at April 19, 2024 10:36 PM (63Dwl) 95
Did they get dumber, or just hungry again in an hour?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf Really too bad bidens aren't like potato chips. Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:38 PM (vJiyU) 96
92 Sorry I'm late Tim Hortons didn't have any beignets.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 19, 2024 10:36 PM *** I read that too quickly and was puzzled. I didn't recall that bidets were ever available at Tim Hortons. Posted by: TRex at April 19, 2024 10:38 PM (IQ6Gq) 97
Are your students getting a clue, and finding mechanisms underlying all of history?
The Collapse of Complex Societies and The Rise and Fall of Great Powers have entered the chat. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:35 PM (u82oZ) Finding mechanisms? No. But they have shown flashes of intelligence here and there. We discussed the '60s this week, and one student said he thought all the big events were a CIA conspiracy. A few years ago I would have told him that was a bit silly. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:38 PM (g0Y4p) 98
Analysts branded Biden's comments as 'unsubstantiated and poorly judged'
Other academics said his categorization of the cannibalism was 'very offensive' ---------- Even cannibals have standards. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:38 PM (j7aNt) 99
Piper
You are doing it right, then. Not that I was concerned at all. Homeschooling is a killer ap for success in the burning times. I see what is told to the kids in even a "good" public school these days. I'd be fired so fast if I taught real science again. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:39 PM (u82oZ) 100
Sorry I'm late Tim Hortons didn't have any beignets.
Posted by: tankdemon This is getting out of hand. Mom carry you for 12 mos.? Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:39 PM (vJiyU) 101
The New Guinea cannibals thought that Finnegan tasted ambrosial.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:40 PM (9yWhg) 102
92 Sorry I'm late Tim Hortons didn't have any beignets.
Posted by: tankdemon at April Those Canadian beignets! For those not from LA or AL, if you blow out while you eat a beignet, you won’t get powdered sugar all over you. You are welcome. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:40 PM (ZdaMQ) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:41 PM (u82oZ) 104
I am suspicious of the fact that he asks about the navy.
Yu sirpirse I speek your ranguage! I studie tree year U See Rell Aaa! Posted by: William Dawes at April 19, 2024 10:41 PM (W/lyH) 105
For those not from LA or AL, if you blow out while you eat a beignet, you won’t get powdered sugar all over you.
You are welcome. Posted by: Piper hunter should take notes. Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:41 PM (vJiyU) 106
Would marrying an exotic dancer really be all that bad?
Posted by: Robert ********* I knew two Merchant mariners, both engineers, who did that. Both ended up dead before their time. Posted by: Cosda at April 19, 2024 10:42 PM (OitHo) 107
93 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Analysts branded Biden's comments as 'unsubstantiated and poorly judged' Other academics said his categorization of the cannibalism was 'very offensive' --- Not the Bee, but the Daily Mail Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:36 PM (oCjPU) Joe manages to piss off people in a nation the Junta is working hard at making defense and economic ties with, before the Chinese do. Joe, everyone knows you're an idiot. Stop trying to convince us by doing idiotic stuff every day! Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 10:42 PM (5fDan) 108
>>>'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
I love the New Guineans' implication that it's offensive not because of the suggestion they're cannibals, but because Biden family members are below their dietary standards. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:42 PM (g0Y4p) 109
I am suspicious of the fact that he asks about the navy.
How many battleships are at anchor, sailor? Posted by: BifBewalski Even a blind man could tell when a carrier was due to arrive at Naval Base Subic Bay because all the strip clubs and tittie bars in Olongapo would staff up. The Mama-sans probably had those old WWII style CIC glass position boards in the backroom. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:42 PM (WXNFJ) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:43 PM (u82oZ) 111
When I see/hear NoVa I think Alexandria, Pentagon, Crystal City, Arlington... points inside the Beltway.
None of that is remotely appealing. I used to live there. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 10:43 PM (Q4IgG) 112
Omaha is UP's headquarters. Every year, UP trundles "Big Boy" up for the College World Series baseball tounament. They have a special spot for it just outside the stadium and park it for the entire ten days. Oh, yeah, you can hear it pulling into Omaha and when it leaves. (Or, at least, I could hear it when we were still living in the house. The apartment is a good twenty miles south of where the house was.)
According to the late Mr. John Kennefick, Chairman of the board when I knew him, those big engines were built during WW II to make it easier and faster to move men and supplies from one end of the country to the other. UP kept them in action during a good portion of the Cold War -- just in case. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 19, 2024 10:44 PM (ET1Q8) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 10:44 PM (j7aNt) 114
The Japanese and the locals ate each other in Papua New Guinea. It was a terror campaign on each side.
I had an Anthro prof who did a study on calories available in cannibalism, and he determined that strictly from calorie demands, cannibalism only made economic sense in the middle altitudes, since the highlands had better gardening and pig raising options, and the lower sea level areas had marine diet options. I wish I could know if he ever published, it would have been lit. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:44 PM (D7oie) 115
Just because they're cannibals doesn't mean they can't be picky
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:45 PM (oCjPU) 116
Tonypete
The Mama-sans and helpers in Olongapo had a better idea of ship's movements than Operations in CINCPACFLT. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:45 PM (u82oZ) 117
Friday night gun thread...went to a intro pistol class tonight with the wife. Good time. 4 and 7 yard shooting. RIP future paychecks
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 19, 2024 10:47 PM (+I6Y/) 118
For military guys more times than not marrying a stripper isn't going to go well. They're usually whores who will fvck other dudes.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 10:48 PM (m3jEV) 119
Captain Josepha Sabin
Hope you and the XO are thriving. Status update for my wife is down to two opioid pills a day. She is recovering, albeit slowly. I'll send you a separate message on planning. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:48 PM (u82oZ) 120
that is cannibalism in New Guinea, since cannibalism in Africa and among the Polynesians tended to be a social element of culture instead of a mostly economic decisions
Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:48 PM (D7oie) 121
There are much worse movies you could watch, Diogenes.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:25 PM (9yWhg) True. If I could ever chloroform Mrs D and gain control of the remote, I'd be binging Foyle's War. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 10:49 PM (W/lyH) 122
99
You are doing it right, then Thank you. I am far from perfect, but I am doing my best. It was pretty cute, she had all her colored pencils out and was trying to look forlorn but clearly she had been busy and the face was for dramatic effect. We watched a few Lemony Snicket episodes with dinner instead of eating at the table. Rebels, I tell ya! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:49 PM (ZdaMQ) 123
I had an Anthro prof who did a study on calories available in cannibalism, and he determined that strictly from calorie demands, cannibalism only made economic sense in the middle altitudes, since the highlands had better gardening and pig raising options, and the lower sea level areas had marine diet options.
I wish I could know if he ever published, it would have been lit. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:44 PM (D7oie) The first volume of Will Durant's "Story of Civilization" has a few pages on cannibalism among the ancient peoples, based on what we know of it in the modern era. Bottom line: it was way more common than any of us would like to think, and a lot of them did it not for economic reasons but because they liked the taste. Ick. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:50 PM (g0Y4p) 124
Piper, I think you mentioned on a thread a while ago that you had a studio in South Bend that you had successfully worked with Mayor Pete on regarding a labor dispute?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:51 PM (9yWhg) 125
People: The other red meat.
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:52 PM (oCjPU) 126
We watched a few Lemony Snicket episodes with dinner instead of eating at the table. Rebels, I tell ya!
Posted by: Piper That was one of the more "disturbing" series I have ever watched. Enjoyed it, but man was it different. Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 10:52 PM (vJiyU) 127
Teresa,
Sorry you're having issues getting your medications, I'm probably in the same boat shortly. I hope you're recovered from your surgical ordeals at least. Posted by: lin-duh at April 19, 2024 10:52 PM (PZo5T) 128
Dr. T
Yes. How common cannibalism was is carefully suppressed, but does pop out of detailed histories like Plagues and People. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 10:53 PM (u82oZ) 129
77 I am a born and bread Yankee
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:30 PM (9yWhg) A crusty Northerner, then. Posted by: Half Dozen at April 19, 2024 10:53 PM (eHovo) 130
I don't get the Howdy Arabia thing. Oh yeah because Christians are just friendly backwards Muslims. Now I get it.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 10:54 PM (lX8VI) 131
You don't eat other human beings because it makes economic sense, you eat them because they are delicious.
Posted by: G. Astro Gnome at April 19, 2024 10:54 PM (hpb+5) 132
Salty, I must have missed something - is your wife okay?
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at April 19, 2024 10:56 PM (SRRAx) 133
I f I hear one more Taylor Swift song I’m fucking lighting myself on fire.
Posted by: Max Azzarello at April 19, 2024 10:56 PM (u73oe) Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 10:56 PM (MNhXM) 135
The first volume of Will Durant's "Story of Civilization" has a few pages on cannibalism among the ancient peoples, based on what we know of it in the modern era. Bottom line: it was way more common than any of us would like to think, and a lot of them did it not for economic reasons but because they liked the taste. Ick.
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:50 PM (g0Y4p) This was in the 80s when there was a push to claim that cannibalism didn't really exist except for minor ritualistic cultural practices, and claiming that it was common or done for economic reasons was a horribly bigoted point of view of benighted natives with a giant kettles, eating missionaries. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:57 PM (D7oie) 136
Hitler appropriated the swastik and just rotated it an 1/8 and claimed it as his own .
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (MNhXM) 137
129 A Michigan guy. So slightly less crusty than a New Englander.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (9yWhg) 138
124 Piper, I think you mentioned on a thread a while ago that you had a studio in South Bend that you had successfully worked with Mayor Pete on regarding a labor dispute?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19 That was before I became the Barre Instructor to the Stars. In those days, I was a Labor and Employee Relations guru for a large company who had a site in South Bend. I worked with Mayor Pete and the site’s local leadership team on a few community things before negotiations. Which was good, because I ended up locking our employees out, which is never a fun labor move. It got political, as those things do, so I got to spend some time with him in his efforts to support the union and keep well paying jobs in his town. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (ZdaMQ) 139
RockSand, hahaha!
Whenever I hear that song, I remember my cat Kenny. I picked him up when he was 8 weeks old (I'd picked him out when he was 3 weeks). He cried ceaselessly as I drove home, EXCEPT when "Roxanne" came on the radio. He hushed up through the entire song. When it was over, he resumed his yowling. Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (w6EFb) 140
Excellent time for some cannibalism chat.
I told Mrs D to eat me. It's times like these I'm glad I bought a good couch. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 11:00 PM (W/lyH) 141
> I f I hear one more Taylor Swift song I’m fucking lighting myself on fire.
Posted by: Max Azzarello --- so hit the EJECT ⏏️ button on your CD player already Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 11:00 PM (oCjPU) 142
G. Astro Gnome
Arthur C. Clarke wrote a very funny SF short story about that called: "The Food of the Gods" in The Wind from the Sun. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 11:00 PM (u82oZ) 143
{{{NaCly}}}
UP has its main main maintence facilities in North Platte. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they kept one crew specifically to keep Big Boy in tip top condition. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 19, 2024 11:01 PM (ET1Q8) 144
The first volume of Will Durant's "Story of Civilization" has a few pages on cannibalism among the ancient peoples, based on what we know of it in the modern era. Bottom line: it was way more common than any of us would like to think, and a lot of them did it not for economic reasons but because they liked the taste. Ick.
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 10:50 PM (g0Y4p) Besides the Uruguayan rugby team plane crash in the Andes, the last real episode of cannibalism I remember reading about was with the populace of Leningrad during the 900-day siege. The Eastern Front was brutal. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:01 PM (emlEe) 145
Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:57 PM (D7oie)
I grew up in Calcasieu Parish in Louisiana. The Calcasieu were a cannibal tribe of Indians according to my sixth grade teacher. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:01 PM (MNhXM) 146
Those cannibals went on to rule the world. Bigger cocks, massive libido, every woman in the civilized world of free nations has had a little Biden in their vaginas after WWII, because they couldn't resist, couldn't resist the growing force of Biden man-meat and world dominance and unequaled intellect.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:02 PM (pDQ/8) 147
I'm kind of surprised Mayor Pete ever did anything useful besides lactating.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:02 PM (j7aNt) 148
Sidney, one bomb, one bomb only; wood.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:02 PM (Y09kC) 149
Hitler appropriated the swastik and just rotated it an 1/8 and claimed it as his own .
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (MNhXM) All that and cultural appropriation too? The man wasn't fit to live. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 11:02 PM (lX8VI) 150
a horribly bigoted point of view of benighted natives with a giant kettles, eating missionaries.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 10:57 PM (D7oie) Where did they get those giant kettles? There was no Amazon in the Amazon. I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim. Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (w6EFb) 151
138 So, dealing with South Bend, did you hear of a town in southern Michigan called Cassopolis?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (9yWhg) 152
> I f I hear one more Taylor Swift song I’m fucking lighting myself on fire.
Posted by: Max Azzarello ---- It's me, hi, I'm the problem it's me At tea time, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:04 PM (g0Y4p) 153
I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (w6EFb) Literal long pork butt Posted by: a dude in MI at April 19, 2024 11:04 PM (+I6Y/) 154
The Andrew Sisters, they did their part - in a good way.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:04 PM (Y09kC) 155
I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim.
Posted by: Miley Butt, no worries - we've been told they were noble savages. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:04 PM (WXNFJ) 156
Just walked out to the beach to see the sun dick behind Mt Jupiter. The sun is tracking further and further north along the Olympic Mountain range.
Still chilly, not quite 60 degrees. There's a bit of a breeze blowing in off the water. The salty air smells wonderful. I love it here. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (8ZrHX) 157
I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (w6EFb) --------- Funny, but I always heard the Iroquois used the entire settler, leaving nothing to waste. Not true? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (j7aNt) 158
I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (w6EFb) Smoked Boston butt. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (emlEe) 159
Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
There is a slight range since there is no consensus from the ‘experts’ Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (MNhXM) 160
131 You don't eat other human beings because it makes economic sense, you eat them because they are delicious.
Posted by: G. Astro Gnome at April 19, 2024 10:54 PM (hpb+5) You eat people to gain their magic and add it to your own. You shrink their heads to capture their souls so they cannot curse you from the spirit world. old ways are best Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at April 19, 2024 11:06 PM (z+89e) 161
Top pic... Such lovely ladies.
Also I my earworm for when I wake up at 0300. Posted by: Pug Mahon, My Two Cents at April 19, 2024 11:06 PM (MvA9C) 162
Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
All of them? Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:06 PM (WXNFJ) 163
Besides the Uruguayan rugby team plane crash in the Andes, the last real episode of cannibalism I remember reading about was with the populace of Leningrad during the 900-day siege. The Eastern Front was brutal.
Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:01 PM (emlEe) Reading anything about the Eastern Front makes you wish both sides could have lost. Their help was necessary, but the average Red Army soldier was just a bastard. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:07 PM (g0Y4p) 164
Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
All of them? Posted by: Tonypete If Starship is successful, and we put colonies on the Moon and Mars,that answer could change. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 19, 2024 11:07 PM (VNX3d) 165
The Brits forgot to write “Nuts” on the side of the bomb.
Posted by: Anthony McAuliffe at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (5h/8D) 166
146 Those cannibals went on to rule the world. Bigger cocks, massive libido, every woman in the civilized world of free nations has had a little Biden in their vaginas after WWII, because they couldn't resist, couldn't resist the growing force of Biden man-meat and world dominance and unequaled intellect.
Posted by: Dr. Bone Confirmed truth!! I will now touch myself vigorously! Posted by: Chris Hayes, reel newzpxrson at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (gllTv) 167
156 Just walked out to the beach to see the sun dick
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (8ZrHX) Sounds hawt! Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (w6EFb) 168
Teresa in Fort Worth, Howdy Texas
She fell almost three weeks ago and broke 4 ribs and a dishwasher. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (u82oZ) 169
I love it here.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (8ZrHX) On days like this I do too. Just had a great couple of hours with my neighbor, the retired sailor, and his buddy, the retired Air Force guy, sitting in the sun and sipping really good beer. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (W/lyH) 170
Me no type good no more. Me blame iPad.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, My Two Cents at April 19, 2024 11:08 PM (MvA9C) 171
>>>There is a slight range since there is no consensus from the ‘experts’
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (MNhXM) My wag would put it around a trillion. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 11:09 PM (m3jEV) 172
Reading anything about the Eastern Front makes you wish both sides could have lost. Their help was necessary, but the average Red Army soldier was just a bastard.
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:07 PM (g0Y4p) ---------- The Red Army soldiers had a pretty good reason for being bastards. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:09 PM (j7aNt) 173
There's usually (at least) one of WD's memes I don't get.
Rock Sand -- Excellent... Posted by: NaCly Dog Thanks, NaCly, for saving me from asking! 🙂 _____ Howdy. Y'all. Great post, WD. Locomotive was awesome Population chart small countries were a bit hard to read. Posted by: mindful webworker - back again... what's left of me at April 19, 2024 11:09 PM (L6R40) 174
The Red Army soldiers had a pretty good reason for being bastards.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:09 PM (j7aNt) Against the Poles? I don’t think so. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:10 PM (MNhXM) 175
159 Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
There is a slight range since there is no consensus from the ‘experts’ Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (MNhXM) 14 Billion Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 11:11 PM (5fDan) 176
>>>I f I hear one more Taylor Swift song I’m fucking lighting myself on fire.
Posted by: Max Azzarello >I can honestly say I haven't heard one Tay-Tay song that I could recognize. If I was to give her the bone, she'd have no career in the world of social insanity and would be raising babies and making sammiches for daddy. Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:11 PM (pDQ/8) 177
It's me, hi, I'm the problem it's me
At tea time, everybody agrees I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:04 PM (g0Y4p) She's the reincarnation of Jim Morrison. Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:11 PM (w6EFb) 178
She fell almost three weeks ago and broke 4 ribs and a dishwasher.
Posted by: NaCly Dog As dishwasher, how badly were you hurt? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 19, 2024 11:12 PM (VNX3d) 179
126 That was one of the more "disturbing" series I have ever watched.
Enjoyed it, but man was it different. Posted by: Some Rat at April 19 Just like the books. But, there are some gems in there in terms of learning new (not bad) words in an entertaining way. Plus my daughter is autistic, so subtle humor is not something she gets easily. Not subtle humor is hard for her. She has gotten quite a bit of the word play, even if it’s a little dark. It’s a big thing for her. She is turning 13 in June (holy smokes!), so it’s not inappropriate for her age and for me it’s fun to watch the lightbulb go off when she gets the jokes. It makes up for the rest. She is finishing up The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe for a school reading assignment. Hopefully they cancel each other out! 😂 Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:12 PM (ZdaMQ) 180
Still chilly, not quite 60 degrees. There's a bit of a breeze blowing in off the water. The salty air smells wonderful.
I love it here. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (8ZrHX) It got up to 75 here today, it was a glorious morning that turned into a glorious day. I planted potatoes yesterday, I think the last frost of the season has passed Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:12 PM (D7oie) 181
170 Me no type good no more. Me blame iPad.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, ---------------------- There is nothing about an iPad that is blog friendly. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:12 PM (Y09kC) 182
The Red Army soldiers had a pretty good reason for being bastards.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:09 PM (j7aNt) They did, but they also treated their own people horribly, and that goes for the common grunts as well as the generals and commissars. Were they worse than the SS? No, but that's not saying much. Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:12 PM (g0Y4p) 183
14 Billion
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 11:11 PM (5fDan) You forgot to put a one in the front . Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:13 PM (MNhXM) 184
Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
Posted by: polynikes Are we counting Neanderthals? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:13 PM (IG4Id) 185
Just walked out to the beach to see the sun dick
Whoa... That's a bit kinky, but I'm not judging. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 11:13 PM (W/lyH) 186
Thanks for the ONT, WD.
Good evening fine folks and the rest of you. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 11:14 PM (41CYW) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 11:14 PM (u82oZ) 188
Are we counting Neanderthals?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:13 PM (IG4Id) -------- GFY Posted by: A Neanderthal at April 19, 2024 11:15 PM (j7aNt) 189
Still chilly, not quite 60 degrees. There's a bit of a breeze blowing in off the water. The salty air smells wonderful.
I love it here. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:05 PM (8ZrHX My mom and dad were from Washington. So, lots of vacations in the area. Wife and I took the kids on several road trip vacations to the Pacific Northwest. Love it. Posted by: Pug Mahon, My Two Cents at April 19, 2024 11:15 PM (MvA9C) 190
Good trivia question is how many total people have lived on earth since it’s creation.
Posted by: polynikes Are we counting Neanderthals? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:13 PM (IG4Id) I’m sure that’s just a rounding number . Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:15 PM (MNhXM) Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:15 PM (g0Y4p) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:16 PM (9yWhg) 193
My personal theory for the reason the Neanderthals disappeared is because Cro-Magnons found out they were delicious.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:16 PM (uqx1e) 194
I like how the official reactions to Joe's claiming cannibals ate his uncle are about the cannibalism, not about Joe lying.
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 11:17 PM (SYTee) 195
151 138 So, dealing with South Bend, did you hear of a town in southern Michigan called Cassopolis?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Yes! I visited Stone Lake on one of the weekends it was just easier for me to stay there! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:17 PM (ZdaMQ) 196
You people lighten up on your diets a little you won't be fantasizing about eating people so much.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:18 PM (Y09kC) 197
Dr. T and nurse ratched
The answer is a dive bar with Rokko and Thor drinking an Australian beer. While showing off their barbed wire tattoos on their large biceps. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 11:18 PM (u82oZ) 198
You have to count apes if you're A Darwinist.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 11:18 PM (m3jEV) 199
The "Howdy America" thing, breaks down as follows:
"Howdy, Dammit!" is a very common phrase, bumper sticker and adornment on many a car, coffee mug, tee shirt and other such, with it's origins in the Texas A&M University System and Culture. And, TEXAS is the Saudi Arabia of Petroleum Production and Reserves in the Continental U.S. A HUGE percentage of the world's available Natural Gas awaits extraction and capture from Texas lands. Given that "Howdy" rhymes with "Saudi", the loquacious lad coined the term: "Howdy America". Catchy, for about 0.5 microseconds. *pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 11:19 PM (e6UQI) 200
195 Piper, that is so cool! That is the town I grew up in!
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:19 PM (9yWhg) 201
198 You have to count apes if you're A Darwinist.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 11:18 PM (m3jEV) --------- I draw the line at Pottos. They're not one of us. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:20 PM (j7aNt) 202
176 >>>I f I hear one more Taylor Swift song I’m fucking lighting myself on fire.
Posted by: Max Azzarello >I can honestly say I haven't heard one Tay-Tay song that I could recognize. If I was to give her the bone, she'd have no career in the world of social insanity and would be raising babies and making sammiches for daddy. Posted by: Dr. Bone And she'd still be rich. She came from a pretty well monied family. Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 11:20 PM (gllTv) 203
A Cro Magnon walks into a bar and orders a bottle beer. The bartender asks if he wants a glass with it. The Cro Magnon looks at the bartender and says ‘ of course I want a glass. What do think I am a Neandrathal?
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:20 PM (MNhXM) 204
200; it is a small world at the end of the day. It was very pretty, but cold.
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:21 PM (ZdaMQ) 205
The "Howdy America" thing, breaks down as follows:
"Howdy, Dammit!" is a very common phrase, bumper sticker and adornment on many a car, coffee mug, tee shirt and other such, with it's origins in the Texas A&M University System and Culture. And, TEXAS is the Saudi Arabia of Petroleum Production and Reserves in the Continental U.S. A HUGE percentage of the world's available Natural Gas awaits extraction and capture from Texas lands. Given that "Howdy" rhymes with "Saudi", the loquacious lad coined the term: "Howdy America". Catchy, for about 0.5 microseconds. *pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim See? If one stays on the ONT long enough, all lifes questions are answered. Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 11:21 PM (vJiyU) Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 19, 2024 11:21 PM (V8he0) 207
>>>My personal theory for the reason the Neanderthals disappeared is because Cro-Magnons found out they were delicious.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy >Surprise! Neanderthals never disappeared, just look at King Charles and his retarded son, Harry, and his offspring. Problem is only now, those fucking savages will be running around in America like a bunch of South American border jumpers. Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:22 PM (pDQ/8) 208
WeirdDave, thank you for an entertaining ONT.
Good night, all you good people. And nurse ratched with her new outdoor kinks. May you and yours thrive. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 11:22 PM (u82oZ) Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 11:23 PM (XeU6L) 210
A Cro Magnon walks into a bar and orders a bottle beer. The bartender asks if he wants a glass with it. The Cro Magnon looks at the bartender and says ‘ of course I want a glass. What do think I am a Neandrathal?
Posted by: polynikes ----------- The Neandrathal is down the street, clubbing. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 11:23 PM (41CYW) 211
Supposedly the French are direct descendants of Neanderthals. Everyone knew not to breed with them.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:24 PM (j7aNt) 212
Arthur C. Clarke (I think) did a story about what happens when the population of the Earth exceeds the total number of people who had ever lived prior to that time. Turns out there suddenly aren't enough souls to go around.
Which, now that I think about it, could explain a lot about the world today. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:24 PM (uqx1e) 213
Good night, Salty.
Posted by: Dr. T at April 19, 2024 11:25 PM (g0Y4p) 214
A Cro Magnon walks into a bar and orders a bottle beer. The bartender asks if he wants a glass with it. The Cro Magnon looks at the bartender and says ‘ of course I want a glass. What do think I am a Neandrathal?
Posted by: polynikes ----------- The Neandrathal is down the street, clubbing. Posted by: scampydog "So easy, even a caveman can do it." Posted by: Some Rat at April 19, 2024 11:25 PM (vJiyU) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:25 PM (j7aNt) 216
I hear The Thing in the woods.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (w6EFb) 217
Supposedly the French are direct descendants of Neanderthals. Everyone knew not to breed with them.
Posted by: Cicero Which French? The Celts? The Gauls? The Franks? The Normans? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (IG4Id) 218
You know you've scored big-time when your Princess goes from suitcase presenter to jam/jelly presenter in two decades time.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (pDQ/8) 219
Granted I haven’t spent a great deal of time in West Texas but in my 30 years in Texas I’ve not ever been greeted by a Howdy.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (MNhXM) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (9yWhg) 221
My personal theory for the reason the Neanderthals disappeared is because Cro-Magnons found out they were delicious.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:16 PM (uqx1e) I don't know if they ate the males, I doubt it as they'd probably be a bit stringy plus they fought back and there was easier game, but they most certainly kept the females. (How else do we get Neanderthal DNA in modern humans?) Killing the males and keeping the females is an old tradition; some of our own Indian tribes did that. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (emlEe) 222
Biden and his canni-bullshit statement is the exact thing libs were saying Trump was going to do in his first term and it would get us into war. “Oh, that’s just Joe”
Posted by: Rex B at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (5h/8D) 223
>Surprise! Neanderthals never disappeared, just look at King Charles and his retarded son, Harry, and his offspring.
Problem is only now, those fucking savages will be running around in America like a bunch of South American border jumpers. Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:22 PM (pDQ/ Yes, *his* retarded son, Harry.... Posted by: James Hewitt at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (g0Y4p) 224
"Howdy Arabia" Damn fingers.
Reminds me of ME trying to play golf. Only broke 100, once. And then they wouldn't let me play the 2nd Nine. Damn windmill. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 11:27 PM (e6UQI) 225
Howdy America is a good one.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 11:27 PM (WkQke) 226
The magic trick gave me a good chuckle.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 19, 2024 11:27 PM (V8he0) 227
Hitler appropriated the swastik and just rotated it an 1/8 and claimed it as his own .
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 10:59 PM (MNhXM) All that and cultural appropriation too? The man wasn't fit to live. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 11:02 PM (lX8VI) He wasn't all bad. After all, he killed Hitler. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 11:27 PM (FCbAQ) 228
Y’all. It is sudden chaos in my house. The cats are running around like maniacs and Kovu keeps opening the shades. Sabi just stuck his furry head into my freeze dried strawberries and sent them flying. If any of you ever think having a Savannah may be a good idea, ask me for a few videos before you commit to those thoughts.
Thank you for allowing me to vent. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM (ZdaMQ) 229
One of the British anthropology museums took a skull and body modelling of a Neanderthal and put it in a suit. He looked sort of Scottish.
https://tinyurl.com/38tjyn7s Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM (D7oie) 230
A Cro Magnon walks into a bar and orders a bottle beer. The bartender asks if he wants a glass with it. The Cro Magnon looks at the bartender and says ‘ of course I want a glass. What do think I am a Neandrathal?
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:20 PM (MNhXM) I for one am not keen on Neanderthal humor. It's very low brow. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM (W/lyH) 231
"Boy, bring my .38 - there's a salesman at the door. And my pipe, too. This is gonna take awhile."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 11:29 PM (0FoWg) 232
>>>I'd happily trade all of the pop tarts for them.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 11:23 PM (XeU6L) Even prime Brittany? (I denounce myself.) Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 11:29 PM (SGfHY) 233
'Night, Salty!
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:29 PM (w6EFb) 234
All hominoids
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:31 PM (Y09kC) 235
I for one am not keen on Neanderthal humor.
It's very low brow. Posted by: Diogenes --------- Can be tough to erect a good joke. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 11:31 PM (41CYW) 236
I am off to bed, should wild animal kingdom slow down. Nightsie noodles!
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:32 PM (ZdaMQ) 237
228 Sounds like you could incorporate the cats into your workout routines.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:32 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:33 PM (2ZBXn) 239
Y’all. It is sudden chaos in my house. The cats are running around like maniacs and Kovu keeps opening the shades. Sabi just stuck his furry head into my freeze dried strawberries and sent them flying. If any of you ever think having a Savannah may be a good idea, ask me for a few videos before you commit to those thoughts.
Thank you for allowing me to vent. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM (ZdaMQ) According to The Cat Daddy, a Savannah is extremely high energy and often indoor play is not enough to cool their jets. He recommends getting them used to a leash and walking them outside. They are more of a hunter than a typical house cat. They just don't need the outdoor exercise, they practically require it. That said, good luck. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:34 PM (emlEe) 240
237 228 Sounds like you could incorporate the cats into your workout routines.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April I love them so much but they are so bad. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:35 PM (ZdaMQ) 241
Is Lennon Sisters, no?
I'd happily trade all of the pop tarts for them. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 11:23 PM (XeU6L) The pic above is not of the Lennon Sisters. The Chordettes sang Mr. Sandman but not sure that photo is of them. Posted by: Tuna at April 19, 2024 11:35 PM (oaGWv) 242
Here comes the Sun Duck
Here comes the Sun Duck Everybody's laughing Everybody's happy Here comes the Sun Duck Posted by: Lennon/McCartney at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (j7aNt) 243
I for one am not keen on Neanderthal humor.
It's very low brow. Posted by: Diogenes --------- Can be tough to erect a good joke. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 11:31 PM (41CYW) *** Some just can't get up for it. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (W/lyH) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (LkLld) 245
Posting from my phone is difficult.
Posted by: nurse ratched --------- Agree. Things that I dislike about phones and the youthful set: Small fonts. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (41CYW) 246
219 Granted I haven’t spent a great deal of time in West Texas but in my 30 years in Texas I’ve not ever been greeted by a Howdy.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (MNhXM) It's my standard greeting. No one ever seems surprised to hear it. Posted by: Beats "How Do" at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (hpb+5) 247
I'm trying to remember which book I read that told of the Iroquois roasting settlers and eating their buttocks. Grim.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 11:03 PM (w6EFb) Now ass-eating is a thing again. grim Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (FCbAQ) 248
Bring that cat over here, I've a yard full of squirrels that need to go.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (Y09kC) 249
Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:34 PM (emlEe)
It’s lizard hunting season for my kittehs . I take them out twice a day to hunt. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (MNhXM) 250
Thank you for allowing me to vent.
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM (ZdaMQ) My new rescue, I think he is a Bombay, went and caught a bird today. He then played hacky-mouse with it for a while. At least it wasn't "snake no. 11" It was quite dead by the time I saw what he was doing. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (D7oie) 251
One of the British anthropology museums took a skull and body modelling of a Neanderthal and put it in a suit. He looked sort of Scottish.
https://tinyurl.com/38tjyn7s Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:28 PM Looks more like a retired NFL coach doing commentary for a small-market team's game. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (uqx1e) 252
The Cro-Magnons could never understand those earlier hominids when they spoke. They could never follow their train of thought. Because they neandered too much.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (9yWhg) 253
"I can't breathe!" said the Iranian bomb researcher to the security watchman as their facility was hit by a bunker buster.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 19, 2024 11:38 PM (pDQ/8) 254
I was hoping "sun dick" was a meteorological phenomenon seen only in the Pacific Northwest.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:41 PM (uqx1e) Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:42 PM (KIvoi) 256
Goodnight, All. The first lawn-mowing of the year awaits me on the morrow.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:43 PM (9yWhg) 257
That Neanderthal just said "wait, what? You gave Oog Biden how many hides? For what? He's higher than the shaman, and he can't even read a cave painting, let alone make one worth fifty hides!"
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 11:43 PM (0FoWg) 258
>One of the British anthropology museums took a skull and body modelling of a Neanderthal and put it in a suit. He looked sort of Scottish.
He looks like a lawyer Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 11:43 PM (oCjPU) 259
"I watched the sun DUCK DUCK DUCK behind the mountains."
And here I thought you weren't a fan of the Ducks. *Ducks and runs* Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 11:43 PM (m0FOZ) 260
Biden and his canni-bullshit statement is the exact thing libs were saying Trump was going to do in his first term and it would get us into war. “Oh, that’s just Joe”
Posted by: Rex B at April 19, 2024 11:26 PM (5h/8D) I remember an Obama quote after some verbal diarrhea fuckup by the V.P.: "That's just Joe being Joe." Biden was forced out of the '88 campaign for good reason. But since we no longer have news reporters anymore, Biden has received the blowiest of blow jobs from the Fellatio Media since 2019. Not bad for a corrupt pedo dementia patient. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:44 PM (emlEe) 261
Keerok, Attorney At Law
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 11:44 PM (oCjPU) 262
He looks like a lawyer
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 11:43 PM (oCjPU) ---------- That's because he does a lot of work pro-bonobo. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:44 PM (j7aNt) Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 11:45 PM (m0FOZ) 264
Howdy there! How are you? I owe you an email
Hugs to your wife. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:42 PM (KIvoi) Dad's house is cleaned out, and ready for the renters. It has been a hard month so far. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:46 PM (D7oie) 265
It's my standard greeting.
No one ever seems surprised to hear it. Posted by: Beats "How Do" at April 19, 2024 11:36 PM (hpb+5) It wouldn’t surprise me. I’ve just never had people say howdy when meeting them. I do hear ‘ I’ll tell you what’ frequently and use it myself occasionally. I did realize how many regionalisms I used when I moved to NY from Louisiana though . Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:46 PM (MNhXM) 266
When I was a kid I won a FARTing Contest with Angelo while riding Amtrak to Miami. No Shit.... Just ask Angelo..
Posted by: Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:46 PM (Wb+1f) 267
When I was a kid I won a FARTing Contest with Angelo while riding Amtrak to Miami. No Shit.... Just ask Angelo..
Posted by: Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:46 PM (Wb+1f) ----------- Did all the riders give you a standing ovation? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:47 PM (j7aNt) 268
252 The Cro-Magnons could never understand those earlier hominids when they spoke. They could never follow their train of thought. Because they neandered too much.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (9yWhg) Sir, homonid to see some identification Posted by: Pun Police at April 19, 2024 11:48 PM (z+89e) 269
It’s lizard hunting season for my kittehs . I take them out twice a day to hunt.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:37 PM (MNhXM) They must absolutely love that. It would be fun to watch. "And now on Animal Planet, we have Fluffy stalking the Geico gecko." The General says, 'Go for it, Fluffy!' Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:50 PM (emlEe) 270
According to The Cat Daddy, a Savannah is extremely high energy and often indoor play is not enough to cool their jets. He recommends getting them used to a leash and walking them outside. They are more of a hunter than a typical house cat. They just don't need the outdoor exercise, they practically require it. That said, good luck.
Posted by: RickZ at April 19, If you put a harness on Sabi, he falls over sideways and won’t move. It paralyzes him. It’s hysterical. We do have cat trees that look like furniture all over, they have toys galore (dog ones, because cat ones would last 2 seconds). We get the Savannah 500 daily. Poor J. He told me he didn’t like cats. He inherited Kovu with me and had no idea he had to outfit his home to accommodate them. He loves them now, because they are really cool, when they aren’t turning water faucets on or destroying something. Kovu is 11 and hasn’t slowed down a bit. Sabi is only 4, he bought him for my birthday so it’s his fault we have 2! They are now laying down on the bed so I am hoping they got it all out and we can go to sleep. The Cat Daddy should also note they are incredible bed hogs. Good night for real this time! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 11:50 PM (ZdaMQ) 271
Rick, to say he was "forced out" would imply he was taken seriously then. Which is why it's amazing that he is the president now and will probably be "re-elected."
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 11:51 PM (SGfHY) Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 11:52 PM (D7oie) 273
The ex-Mrs. Spudboy once brought a new cat home. Our other cats had given up chasing the squirrels in the backyard, due to their lack of success catching them. This had allowed the squirrels to become lazy and inattentive.
New cat spots the squirrels, goes dashing across the yard, and sends squirrels flying in all directions. The cat didn't catch any, but it was quite the spectacle. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 19, 2024 11:53 PM (uqx1e) Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:54 PM (MNhXM) 275
Did all the riders give you a standing ovation?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 11:47 PM (j7aNt) They all farted in his general direction. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:56 PM (emlEe) 276
Hello to the greatest people on the planet. Greetings and salutations. Let's hope we can find a better planet, together, and turn Isaac Asimov's dream--that Earth would be forgotten in the glory of the empire--into reality.
Because we all know that Earth is already sliding into that garbage can. Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 19, 2024 11:57 PM (CHHv1) Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 11:57 PM (UoF3w) 278
I ate my first five kids, but when I went for Hunty, Dr. Jill changed him out for a big crack rock that I swallowed instead. True story.
Posted by: Joe-nus at April 19, 2024 11:59 PM (aO9fl) 279
Biden was forced out of the '88 campaign for good reason. But since we no longer have news reporters anymore, Biden has received the blowiest of blow jobs from the Fellatio Media since 2019. Not bad for a corrupt pedo dementia patient.
Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 11:44 PM (emlEe) I keep meaning to remind a few younger in-laws about Joe the Plagiarizer’s bowing out in disgrace from his ‘88 Presidential run. Posted by: Rex B at April 20, 2024 12:02 AM (MVrLh) 280
Ren is a litigious piece of shit commie fuck. Fuck her and all that.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:11 PM (IG4Id) so she's not Faire? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:04 AM (tkR6S) 281
Ducks and runs*
Posted by: PabloD See how some punctuation additions turn that into a fear of mallards: "Ducks!" And runs. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:05 AM (emlEe) 282
Plagarizin' Joe was run out of the '88 race on a rail made of shame and humiliation. Neither of which affected him much past the next day.
Hell, he even copied his sniffin' little girl's hair from the "Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific" ads from the '70s. Got hooked, and he ain't shook that habit, since. His LYING though. Well, that's been there since he first formed words. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 12:08 AM (e6UQI) Posted by: JackStraw at April 20, 2024 12:10 AM (LkLld) 284
oddly enough, i was sitting here arguing with my inkjet printer while scrolling through the memes.
after much argument with the print head and soapy water last weekend and buying all new ink cartridges for it, i finally have it printing again. not perfect (there seem to be some places where the red doesn't print), but it puts ink on paper once more. Posted by: anachronda at April 20, 2024 12:10 AM (edU/H) 285
Salty, I hope your Mrs. gets better soon! How does one break a dishwasher, though?
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at April 20, 2024 12:11 AM (SRRAx) 286
The wooden bomb story has been around for years, literally since the wartime period itself.
There is a lot of anecdotal evidence, and it appears that the story spread on both the Axis and the Allied sides. Historians can't sort out whether it did or didn't happen - for example, the wooden bomb featured above strikingly resembles a Mark IV Aircraft Float Light, which worked as a smoke flare dropped over a sea surface to indicate drift, and which also floated emitting a light signal, which could aid in locating downed pilots. Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:12 AM (9Uomk) 287
Joe's piggy little eyes are deeply disturbing.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 20, 2024 12:12 AM (w6EFb) 288
Hey Horde, Happy Friday, well, just past Friday here.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at April 20, 2024 12:14 AM (Sgq8y) 289
Patsy Cline- Mama Cass- Karen Carpenter- Linda Ronstadt- Ann Wilson. Nothing like them today.
Posted by: leb at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (SGfHY) 290
If you search www.forces.net for "did allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs fake wooden decoy airfields" you can find a pretty good overview on the story. If the odd corners of World War II appeal to you, check out The Why Files' episode on "The Plane That Landed Itself."
Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (9Uomk) 291
Lovely wife just got home from the Footloose play. Just got the debrief. Two trannies in the production (one of which played Ren).
Posted by: scampydog at April 20, 2024 12:18 AM (41CYW) 292
On The Why Files reference in my previous post, I really think Rod Serling may have cribbed from that one for two Twilight Zones episodes.
And if you aren't watching The Why Files, you definitely should be. It's endless diverting, and features an even-handed examination of unusual topics without being condescending or dismissive, while maintaining a rational, balanced skepticism. Every episode features great writing and fantastic humor, and the host is someone who would likely feel at home here on AOSHQ. Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:23 AM (9Uomk) 293
Damn! Even the steam locomotives are infected with transgender nonsense. It’s called ‘Big Boy’ and the guy doing the video calls it a ‘she’.
Posted by: profligatewaste at April 20, 2024 12:24 AM (g5hrm) Posted by: scampydog at April 20, 2024 12:24 AM (41CYW) 295
Well I fell asleep during the cafe and just woke up so I'm late to the ONT. Of the memes, I particularly liked the magic trick, and the venn diagram. The latter is missing 'never satisfied with the litter' (paper quality).
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #39 at April 20, 2024 12:24 AM (qfLjt) 296
The last tranny I recall seeing was in a convenience store off I-287 in Jersey. That would have been 20 years ago. I had no issue, seeing him as a big goofball who wanted to look weird, and I figured he knew he wasn't fooling anyone.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 20, 2024 12:27 AM (w6EFb) 297
Damn! Even the steam locomotives are infected with transgender nonsense. It’s called ‘Big Boy’ and the guy doing the video calls it a ‘she’.
Posted by: profligatewaste at April 20, 2024 12:24 AM (g5hrm) Well, it has more choos than Imelda Marcos. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:27 AM (tkR6S) 298
Patsy Cline- Mama Cass- Karen Carpenter- Linda Ronstadt- Ann Wilson. Nothing like them today.
Posted by: leb at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (SGfHY) Watching reaction videos, mostly from younger blacks, of Janis Joplin is fun. Now that women could belt out a song. And most are shocked by her soulful, bluesy voice that had such power. And they never heard of her. The other fun thing, well two things, about the reaction videos are there are some pretty good tunes reacted to and they often mention the musicianship and showmanship in the old rock videos. That and the oft-mentioned, "No autotune!" Watching reactions of Roy Clark on 'The Odd Couple' playing 'Malaguena' put a smile on my face. 'Who is this guy?' Some of them are really funny in what they pick out from the songs of my youth. They try too often to read meaning into rock songs. Some songs are just songs, especially Top 40 ones. Good songs, mind you, just not heavy on meaning. Maybe double entendres, though. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:29 AM (emlEe) 299
If you search www.forces.net for "did allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs fake wooden decoy airfields" you can find a pretty good overview on the story. If the odd corners of World War II appeal to you, check out The Why Files' episode on "The Plane That Landed Itself."
Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (9Uomk) The Allies built decoy airfields, too. Even made it into mass-circulation magazines. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:30 AM (tkR6S) 300
I for one am not keen on Neanderthal humor. It's very low brow. Posted by: Diogenes Tell me about it! Posted by: GEICO caveman at April 20, 2024 12:30 AM (63Dwl) 301
Whatever happened to Lorde? At one time I thought she might become one of the great singers.
Posted by: leb at April 20, 2024 12:31 AM (SGfHY) Posted by: Ciampino - He eats cannibals at April 20, 2024 12:33 AM (qfLjt) 303
Whatever happened to Lorde? At one time I thought she might become one of the great singers.
Posted by: leb at April 20, 2024 12:31 AM (SGfHY) Never heard of her. Honest Injun. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:34 AM (emlEe) 304
Damn! Even the steam locomotives are infected with transgender nonsense. It’s called ‘Big Boy’ and the guy doing the video calls it a ‘she’.
Posted by: profligatewaste --------- They *made* me wear this crosshead! Posted by: Big Boy at April 20, 2024 12:34 AM (XeU6L) 305
I think there's a market for bringing back those Big Boy Steam Engines.
Fine tune the fireboxes, to ideally combust the chopped up, pelletized solids derived from "retired" wind turbine blades and pylons. Bit of extra Forced Air Draft to increase the oxygen pumped into the firebox, ought to do it. Oh, and be sure to have the DOE and DOT SUBSIDIZE it. Gotta go Full Circle with the Grift, dontchaknow! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 12:34 AM (e6UQI) 306
Whatever happened to Lorde? At one time I thought she might become one of the great singers.
Posted by: leb -------- Craved a different kind of buzz. Posted by: Royals at April 20, 2024 12:35 AM (41CYW) 307
You know, that Neanderthaler in a suit, linked above, is really not all that far off from your bog-standard generic Caucasian.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:37 AM (tkR6S) 308
Young people are now identifying as 'gender season' - meaning their gender changes with time of year: 'I feel more masculine in the summer!'
https://mol.im/a/13323887 Posted by: Ciampino - skin only in Summer at April 20, 2024 12:40 AM (qfLjt) 309
Fine tune the fireboxes, to ideally combust the chopped up, pelletized solids derived from "retired" wind turbine blades and pylons.
Bit of extra Forced Air Draft to increase the oxygen pumped into the firebox, ought to do it. Oh, and be sure to have the DOE and DOT SUBSIDIZE it. Gotta go Full Circle with the Grift, dontchaknow! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 12:34 AM (e6UQI) I recall reading somewhere that one of the big drawbacks of steam locos was the fact their traction force on the rails was cyclical, and tended to jerk the rails to and fro on the ties, necessitating more frequent track maintenance. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:40 AM (tkR6S) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:42 AM (tkR6S) 311
Jim,
One big problem with bringing back steam engines is the lack of manufacturing, especially the steel. To replace the current engines would be well-nigh impossible. Right now, we can't even properly repair our own Navy ships! That bridge collapse in Baltimore is just the beginning. Wait until more and more infrastructure collapses from neglect/accidents/terrorism. Things are gonna be lit. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:43 AM (emlEe) 312
The Chordettes, in the top picture were from my hometown. Sheboygan, WI. I knew one of them quite well. Lovely lady. Just passed away not that long ago
Posted by: Pete Seria at April 20, 2024 12:45 AM (1hzSB) 313
Please tell me they dropped that wooden bomb out of a Mosquito.
Posted by: Running Gag at April 20, 2024 12:47 AM (IN7dc) 314
I recall reading somewhere that one of the big drawbacks of steam locos was the fact their traction force on the rails was cyclical, and tended to jerk the rails to and fro on the ties, necessitating more frequent track maintenance. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 12:40 AM (tkR6S)
Hybridize 'em. Stay with the boiler, but drive a multi-stage steam turbine, returning the used water to the water tank. Spin that turbine through a reduction box, pretty much same as a ship, but with some transmission speed ranges. Torque to the wheels would be smooooth. And they could still burn windmill scrap. lol Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 12:48 AM (e6UQI) 315
299 If you search www.forces.net for "did allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs fake wooden decoy airfields" you can find a pretty good overview on the story. If the odd corners of World War II appeal to you, check out The Why Files' episode on "The Plane That Landed Itself."
Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (9Uomk) The Allies built decoy airfields, too. Even made it into mass-circulation magazines. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon The months leading up to D-Day had lots of decoys and deceptions to fool the Germans as to where the Allies would land. Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 20, 2024 12:48 AM (gllTv) 316
Not 25c difference between Commies and Nazis and Hitler and Stalin in my book. If Russia was west of Germany WW2 would have gone exactly the same more or less except we would have been allies with Germany during the war and then had a Cold War with them immediately after
Posted by: azjaeger at April 20, 2024 12:49 AM (3/XaG) 317
The months leading up to D-Day had lots of decoys and deceptions to fool the Germans as to where the Allies would land.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 20, 2024 12:48 AM (gllTv) Yep, including Patton as head of FUSAG. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:50 AM (emlEe) 318
According to the impeccably accurate documentary South Park, Lorde is actually Randy Marsh, filtered through a special computer program, given to him by a cynical music producer who was later killed by the holograms of Tupac and Michael Jackson.
Randy now alternates between his career in the field of Hydrogeology and his passion project growing cannabis at Tegrity Farms. In South Park canon, he was also inadvertently the cause of the Covid pandemic. Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:51 AM (9Uomk) 319
Emperor of the North was a great train movie,
Posted by: polynikes at April 20, 2024 12:52 AM (MNhXM) 320
I love how Mark Twain ended "A Medieval Romance"
1601 https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3190/3190-h/3190-h.htm Posted by: Miklos O'Miklos at April 20, 2024 12:55 AM (oGyF9) 321
Not 25c difference between Commies and Nazis and Hitler and Stalin in my book. If Russia was west of Germany WW2 would have gone exactly the same more or less except we would have been allies with Germany during the war and then had a Cold War with them immediately after
Posted by: azjaeger at April 20, 2024 12:49 AM (3/XaG) Yep , Stalin attack Poland basically at the same time as Hitler . The one difference though is of course the holocaust. Stalin had his own purges but he didn’t have the Jew obsession. Posted by: polynikes at April 20, 2024 12:57 AM (MNhXM) 322
If you search www.forces.net for "did allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs fake wooden decoy airfields" you can find a pretty good overview on the story. If the odd corners of World War II appeal to you, check out The Why Files' episode on "The Plane That Landed Itself."
Posted by: John Drake The Allies built decoy airfields, too. Even made it into mass-circulation magazines. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon And then some Pacific islanders built them after WWII was over, hoping that the Japanese or the Americans would come back with all the gifts of modernity. Thus the term "cargo cult." Posted by: probably not John Frum at April 20, 2024 12:57 AM (DgGvY) 323
The Allies built decoy airfields, too. Even made it into mass-circulation magazines.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon PROFFT!!?? Posted by: John :Miklos" Frum at April 20, 2024 12:59 AM (oGyF9) 324
Hybridize 'em. Stay with the boiler, but drive a multi-stage steam turbine, returning the used water to the water tank. Spin that turbine through a reduction box, pretty much same as a ship, but with some transmission speed ranges.
Torque to the wheels would be smooooth. And they could still burn windmill scrap. lol Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 12:48 AM (e6UQI) Or use the steam turbine to run a big-ass alternator, and feed it to inverter-powered brushless DC motors on the trucks. You could even incorporate a battery for a little extra oomph on startup. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 01:00 AM (tkR6S) 325
>>>Stalin had his own purges but he didn’t have the Jew obsession.
Posted by: polynikes at April 20, 2024 12:57 AM (MNhXM) The doctors might digress. Posted by: leb at April 20, 2024 01:01 AM (SGfHY) 326
See how some punctuation additions turn that into a fear of mallards: "Ducks!" And runs.
Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 12:05 AM (emlEe) "Darnold, Duck!" "Wait, are you calling my name or warning me I need to du..." "WHAP" Posted by: Mad Magazine Parody c. 1958 at April 20, 2024 01:01 AM (46Cfy) 327
...Or use the steam turbine to run a big-ass alternator, and feed it to inverter-powered brushless DC motors on the trucks. You could even incorporate a battery for a little extra oomph on startup. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 01:00 AM (tkR6S)
That battery fire would be LIT! (and for a very long time, too!) Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 01:04 AM (e6UQI) 328
If you search www.forces.net for "did allied pilots really drop fake wooden bombs fake wooden decoy airfields" you can find a pretty good overview on the story. If the odd corners of World War II appeal to you, check out The Why Files' episode on "The Plane That Landed Itself."
Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 12:16 AM (9Uomk) The Allies built decoy airfields, too. Even made it into mass-circulation magazines. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon The months leading up to D-Day had lots of decoys and deceptions to fool the Germans as to where the Allies would land. Posted by: Puddleglum All very true, and this merits mention of the XX Committee, which manipulated captured German agents into sending misleading intelligence back to Deutschland in a most effective way. Which they could do so well because they could monitor the reception those messages were getting because the Allies had cracked the Enigma coding system. Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 01:05 AM (9Uomk) 329
Just sayin'
Jefferson Starship Miracles is an awesome remembrance song. I'd sit on a hill in the 70's overlooking the West German/Czech border and wonder...do they get this music? Posted by: Diogenes at April 20, 2024 01:05 AM (W/lyH) 330
"Darnold, Duck!"
"Wait, are you calling my name or warning me I need to du..." "WHAP" Posted by: Mad Magazine Parody -------- It's the law of life. Posted by: Duck Variations, David Mamet at April 20, 2024 01:06 AM (41CYW) 331
That battery fire would be LIT! (and for a very long time, too!)
Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 20, 2024 01:04 AM (e6UQI) But fires would be less likely, hopefully, because the trains would be operated by skilled workers, and not by people who got their driver's license in a Cracker Jack box. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 20, 2024 01:08 AM (tkR6S) 332
the wooden bomb featured above strikingly resembles a Mark IV Aircraft Float Light, which worked as a smoke flare dropped over a sea surface to indicate drift, and which also floated emitting a light signal, which could aid in locating downed pilots. Posted by: John Drake ============== So maybe they decided to use a float light. So maybe they decided to use the Float LIght Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 20, 2024 01:08 AM (ny95y) 333
If you don't know Samuel Clemens' 1601, you don't knwoe (sic) fart jokes. Posted by: Ye Olde Miklos at April 20, 2024 01:08 AM (oGyF9) 334
Woops. Doubled.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 20, 2024 01:09 AM (ny95y) 335
All very true, and this merits mention of the XX Committee, which manipulated captured German agents into sending misleading intelligence back to Deutschland in a most effective way.
Posted by: John Drake at April 20, 2024 01:05 AM (9Uomk) Well, it was either work with the XX Committee or be hanged. So there's that. Posted by: RickZ at April 20, 2024 01:11 AM (emlEe) 336
Damn! Even the steam locomotives are infected with transgender nonsense. It’s called ‘Big Boy’ and the guy doing the video calls it a ‘she’.
Posted by: profligatewaste Well, it has more choos than Imelda Marcos. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon The rare heavy-machinery/haute-couture crossover pun. Respect. Posted by: probably not Jimmy Choo, either at April 20, 2024 01:13 AM (DgGvY) 337
the Allies had cracked the Enigma coding system. Posted by: John Drake ============ I wonder if the Germans shake their heads and fume to this day. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 20, 2024 01:14 AM (ny95y) Cleveland Balloon Disaster CafeSycamore Canyon, Arizona Paraglider "flaps his wings" to get airborne. It works! (Though he has a lot of wind to work with.) Baby rhino, frolicking. Resilience pays. The Cleveland Balloon disaster of 1996. It's like the saw the Turkey Drop episode of WKRP in Cincinnati and thought, "We can't let Cincinnati win the Stupid Derby." What did you say to me...? Meeting a shoebill stork. The rat-a-tat beak clicking is real. Avalanche, as viewed from the bury zone. Some kind of Dutch sport. Claim: Absent air resistance, a bowling ball and a feather will fall at the same speed. Status: Confirmed. Based on the screams of terror, I'd say he really liked his first bungi jump. Cannonball! "The Stairway to Heaven." Now this is pod-racing! (No it's not. Why do you think everything is pod-racing?) Got a paint-job for you -- it pays $20,000. There is a catch. Capybara walking in water. A sneak peek at "the Pink City," if you know what I mean. Bug racing. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 07:21 PM (QNSds) 2
If that pool had ladder to climb out I would so be there.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:24 PM (Xw32h) 3
Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:24 PM (fwDg9) 4
Tucker did the Joe Rogan podcast.
It was really good once you got past the UFO stuff in the beginning. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 07:26 PM (XV/Pl) 5
Very nice pic up top. Hopefully a wink toward the liberal pool of tears post election.
Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 07:26 PM (CwEzr) 6
That's a Cleveland story if there ever was one.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 07:26 PM (R4t5M) 7
Politics but humour, sorta,
I Meme Therefore I Am @ImMeme0 2h Democrats have bigger issues with Trump being bored during his sham trial than with their guy who CANNOT string a coherent sentence together. Wtf this he is even saying? https://tinyurl.com/3ubznvs4 5 seconds; also Yelling Joe! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:27 PM (vtyCZ) 8
>>Meeting a shoebill stork. The rat-a-tat beak clicking is real.
That is one ugly bird. If you doubt birds are dinosaurs, look at this video. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 07:27 PM (5fDan) 9
Exactly what would the helmet do on the Stairway to Heaven do if it failed?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:28 PM (fwDg9) 10
That stairway to heaven is cool but what is the point? I mean you get to the top and there isn't anything there and you have to turn around and go back down.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 07:29 PM (QNSds) 11
The Yak Proliferation Society wishes you all a good evening
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:30 PM (Xw32h) Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 07:31 PM (4HcMG) 13
That is one ugly bird. If you doubt birds are dinosaurs, look at this video.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 07:27 PM (5fDan) Regular storks deliver babies; shoebills deliver the dirty diapers. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:31 PM (tkR6S) 14
From the bowling ball-feather link: "This is because gravity affects all objects equally regardless of their mass"
This is not true, AFAIK. The gravitational force is proportional to the product of the masses divided by the square of the distance. I think. Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:31 PM (MvF+J) 15
12 I noticed the programmed zoom.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:32 PM (MvF+J) 16
Has to be a way to have a drone do painting
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:33 PM (fwDg9) 17
Tucker did the Joe Rogan podcast.
It was really good once you got past the UFO stuff in the beginning. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 07:26 PM (XV/Pl) Going to listen to that. Tucker Rogan Whitlock in my top podcau. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 07:33 PM (zTK4r) 18
Caves frighten me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 07:34 PM (c4Miv) 19
Why not just paint the inside of the tower, then flip it inside-out?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:35 PM (PI/SC) 20
"Absent air resistance, a bowling ball and a feather will fall at the same speed."
I say that falling in a vacuum, the bowling ball accelerates infinitesimally faster than the feather does, less than can be measured. Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:36 PM (MvF+J) 21
Doesn't no gravity mean that neither one falls? Science ain't my strong suit.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:39 PM (Xw32h) 22
NEXTA @nexta_tv 12h
A video from the ascent of Taishan Mountain in China has gone viral online Its height - more than 1500 meters, and to get there, you have to climb 7200 steps. Not everyone is able to overcome such a path. https://tinyurl.com/27aby8cs 37 seconds; very LOUD but the Chinese pop music matches the video so just turn it down! No translation unfortunately. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:39 PM (vtyCZ) 23
Caves certainly don't bother me, hight not too much.
Think I brought it up before but climbed the water tower at Bentwaters air base twice. First al I ne then with friend much later. Mostly surprised didn't get caught. Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:41 PM (fwDg9) 24
Caves. It had to be caves.
Never let your first wild cave be named Mud Cave. And every time I've been in a wild cave I wish I was sharon (willow's apprentice) size. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 07:41 PM (u82oZ) 25
Some kind of Dutch sport.
===== I'm glad the winner figured it out. You have to climb up to the near/very top of the pole before doing your forward movement. [Not that I could do even three feet up the pole let alone get to the top and hit the landing0strip.] Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:43 PM (vtyCZ) 26
What a rookie. The Cafe is great though!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:43 PM (D9YZG) 27
No caves, no heights for me. Anything taller than a horse and I'm out.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:43 PM (Xw32h) 28
[Not that I could do even three feet up the pole let alone get to the top and hit the landing0strip.]
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:43 PM (vtyCZ) I have the exact same problem. Posted by: Tiffany at April 19, 2024 07:44 PM (tkR6S) 29
NEXTA @nexta_tv 9h
In Chicago at a trade show, a robot loader couldn't handle 10 hours of continuous work The poor guy is just tired. === It just collapses in a pile so I'm not bothering with the video. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:44 PM (vtyCZ) 30
Lovely picture up top.
Posted by: Tuna at April 19, 2024 07:44 PM (oaGWv) 31
AZ deplorable, you are here and that's all that counts.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:45 PM (Xw32h) 32
NEXTA @nexta_tv 10h
Nearly a hundred new marine species have been discovered on reefs near New Zealand - Ocean Census The research was conducted in a little-explored area of the Bounty Trench, and it was there that new species of ocean life were found. === Funny how they always discuss [allegedly] disappearing species but never new discoveries? Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:46 PM (vtyCZ) 33
NEXTA @nexta_tv 11h
Japanese Kenta Adachi broke the world record for the number of pull-ups in 24 hours among men He managed to do 8,940 pull-ups, which is more than 300 more than the previous record set by Gary Lloyd from Australia. === I could do that but I choose not to! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:47 PM (vtyCZ) 34
27 No caves, no heights for me. Anything taller than a horse and I'm out.
Posted by: Ben Had at April And even there I have my limits. When we get beyond 16.2, and frankly even maybe before that, I look like a weekly wobble up there! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 07:47 PM (ZdaMQ) 35
Bungee jumping is a blast. Did it once. Don't have to do it again though.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 07:47 PM (ul18A) 36
The Cleveland Balloon disaster of 1996. It's like the saw the Turkey Drop episode of WKRP in Cincinnati and thought, "We can't let Cincinnati win the Stupid Derby."
To say nothing of the "$.10 beer night" when the Indians played the Texas Rangers in '74. Legendary!! Nothing like it before and since. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 07:48 PM (WXNFJ) 37
Evenin' Horde. Watching another lovely sunset from my swing.
Posted by: screaming in digital at April 19, 2024 07:48 PM (wQXfi) 38
Piper, I specifically bred my old age horse to be 14 hands.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:49 PM (Xw32h) 39
27 Same as me, except I also stay away from horses.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:49 PM (MvF+J) 40
Caves frighten me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 07:34 PM (c4Miv) As they should. Fear of being trapped and dying slowly is rational. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 07:50 PM (m3jEV) 41
Piper, I specifically bred my old age horse to be 14 hands.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:49 PM (Xw32h) How are you going to keep it from wearing out before you get old? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:50 PM (tkR6S) 42
Regular storks deliver babies; shoebills deliver the dirty diapers.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon And what delivers no babies at all? That's right boys and girls, a swallow! HeyOhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 07:50 PM (WXNFJ) 43
AOP, I have already hit old as dirt status.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:51 PM (Xw32h) 44
40 Read about Nutty Putty, and enjoy the nightmares afterward.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:52 PM (MvF+J) 45
I was going to post a shoebill recipe but you probably don't want to see that.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:53 PM (vFG9F) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (oCjPU) 47
NEXTA @nexta_tv 13h
A group of ballerinas gathered at the famous Plaza Hotel in New York City Wednesday to break the Guinness World Record for the most dancers en pointe at the same time for one minute. The ballerinas come from across the U.S. and countries around the world. The previous world record was 306 ballerinas en pointe set in 2019. === Plié, bro! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (vtyCZ) 48
fd, is that one of those you gotta sous vide that shit things,?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (Xw32h) 49
And what delivers no babies at all?
That's right boys and girls, a swallow! HeyOhhhhhhhhh!!!!! I'll give them a pass on this one. Poor little guys are tired after carrying coconuts all day. Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (dZVON) 50
I see rhinos use the horn for digging. IDNKT.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:55 PM (MvF+J) 51
I was going to post a shoebill recipe but you probably don't want to see that.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:53 PM (vFG9F) ...and boil until the rock is tender, and eat the rock. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:55 PM (tkR6S) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:55 PM (oCjPU) 53
I have already hit old as dirt status.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:51 PM (Xw32h) One foot in the grave is a prerequisite for commenting here. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 07:56 PM (m3jEV) 54
The ballerinas come from across the U.S. and countries around the world.
The previous world record was 306 ballerinas en pointe set in 2019. === Plié, bro! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (vtyCZ) Were they all on the head of the same pin? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:56 PM (tkR6S) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:57 PM (vtyCZ) 56
Avalanche, as viewed from the bury zone.
Did they play this at the videographer's funeral? Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 07:31 PM (4HcMG) According to the text, he retrieved the GoPro camera and won a 1000 bucks. Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at April 19, 2024 07:57 PM (iODuv) 57
Where are the Brandon odds? Somebods gotta be taking bets.
Posted by: Deplorable Minion at April 19, 2024 07:58 PM (as3uC) 58
,"is that one of those you gotta sous vide that shit things"
No, it's more of an expedient survival situation technique. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:59 PM (vFG9F) 59
Paragliding not so sure about, either would get dumped I'm the water or hung up on that light post
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:59 PM (fwDg9) 60
Who thought the ballon release was a good thing even if it went 100% as planned?
Did they think the balloons would just disappear? Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 07:59 PM (TDRQO) 61
fd, shoeing tatrare?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:00 PM (Xw32h) 62
38 Piper, I specifically bred my old age horse to be 14 hands.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07 The most amazing pony in the world is 14.2. He is happily chomping grass in his retirement home, but man did he try his heart out for me in his day. He was game for anything. I even dropped a rein in a dressage test and he just kept on going! My warm blood was like riding a cloud, but Picasso was like riding the big comfy couch. He is my soul mate. He is 32 now and I can’t even believe it. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 08:00 PM (ZdaMQ) 63
Caves frighten me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 07:34 PM TBF, the colossal ones can be quite grue-some. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:01 PM (a3Q+t) 64
NEXTA @nexta_tv 14h
This Australian pensioner became the Guinness Book record holder because he managed to visit 120 pubs in 24 hours In each of them according to the conditions it was necessary to take at least 1 drink of at least 125 ml. Drinking alcohol was an optional criterion. In total, he managed to drink 20 liters of different liquids in a day. https://tinyurl.com/yrd9vye4 Photos of the conquering hero! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:01 PM (vtyCZ) Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:01 PM (MvF+J) 66
fd , you know what I meant.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:01 PM (Xw32h) Posted by: four seasons at April 19, 2024 08:01 PM (PisyI) 68
I first learned of the word spelunking from reading Calvin and Hobbes.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:02 PM (TDRQO) 69
Only a barbarian would eat raw shoebill.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:02 PM (vFG9F) 70
Cleveland Balloon Disaster >>>>>>>>>>>>> Cleveland Steamer disaster
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:03 PM (a3Q+t) 71
67 Now she'll write a song about you.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:03 PM (MvF+J) 72
Depths don't bother me. Heights, nope.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 08:03 PM (LkLld) 73
lol gp Early this morning I was trying to find out about the Israel/Iran thing. One of the sites I checked was Daily Mail. Four, count them fucking four articles about the Swift witch. Posted by: four seasons at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (PisyI) 74
Caves frighten me.
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 07:34 PM (c4Miv) Me too. Sort of. I've been in Mammoth Cave and the Lewis and Clark caverns (MT). kind of scary but in a Halloween haunted house way, as in I knew we would be okay. Guided tours and all that. --- the one that got me was the Spirit Mountain cave outside of Cody, WY. me and some buddies saw that the gate was open, and we went in with no light except for a couple books of matches. We got lost so quickly that it was terrifying. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (MvA9C) 75
Piper my first cow horse was that size I was showing him in a class and the ground was wet and slick. He fell down and I bailed . He got up and finished the cow work with me standing in the arena waiting on him to get done.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (Xw32h) 76
Cleveland Balloon Disaster was in 1996? Did Drew Carey have anything to do with it?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (MvF+J) 77
Want a useless quandary about who to pull for?
Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian have been feuding for awhile. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (TDRQO) 78
Cleveland Balloon Disaster >>>>>>>>>>>>> Cleveland Steamer disaster
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:03 PM (a3Q+t) But all pale before the Woodbridge Dog Disaster: https://youtu.be/fFDgiofbQPA Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 08:06 PM (tkR6S) 79
Meeting a shoebill stork. The rat-a-tat beak clicking is real.
That is one ugly bird. If you doubt birds are dinosaurs, look at this video. Posted by: Gref You live on a diet of baby crocodiles and lizards and stuff and see how pretty you turn out. Posted by: a shoebill at April 19, 2024 08:06 PM (QvxaN) 80
I was, no shit, watching "Match Game 73" a little while ago and one of the questions was "Scientists were recently amazed to see a penguin --blanking-- a giant whale".
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:06 PM (vFG9F) 81
Why in hell don't the super rich assholes take their money and enjoy a wonderful life. I guess they are narcissists. I don't get it. Posted by: four seasons at April 19, 2024 08:08 PM (PisyI) 82
I am not overly of heights, but I hate ladders. Especially now that I am past 29.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 08:08 PM (MvA9C) 83
I think Big Penguin is using AI to retroactively change questions on old TV game shows. You may think that's some crazy conspiracy theory, but you know how that usually ends up. In a couple of years I could very well be proven correct.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:09 PM (vFG9F) 84
Do you have to go down the Stairway to Heaven, or is there a nice man in a comfy gondola on the other side of the mountain to take you back down to town.
No matter. Still nope. Posted by: IrishEi at April 19, 2024 08:10 PM (3ImbR) 85
80 The answer is 'riding,' no doubt.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:10 PM (MvF+J) 86
75 Piper my first cow horse was that size I was showing him in a class and the ground was wet and slick. He fell down and I bailed . He got up and finished the cow work with me standing in the arena waiting on him to get done.
Posted by: Ben Had at April I love it! Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 08:10 PM (ZdaMQ) Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 08:11 PM (MvA9C) 88
"Scientists were recently amazed to see a penguin --blanking-- a giant whale".
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:06 PM I keep warning about the persistent polymorphic perversity of penguins. You cannot trust them. You cannot turn your back on them. You cannot abide their smell. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:11 PM (a3Q+t) 89
Always wanted to build my own 'cave' and build a home into a side of a mountain. The Cheyenne Mountain bunker always fascinated me.
Does anyone know what it is used for now? I need to look it up. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:11 PM (TDRQO) 90
Cleveland Balloon Disaster was in 1996? Did Drew Carey have anything to do with it?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:05 PM (MvF+J) You asked for it. https://tinyurl.com/2pscmanf Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at April 19, 2024 08:12 PM (iODuv) 91
I said "humping". Ha ha ha.
Posted by: Charles Nelson Reilly at April 19, 2024 08:12 PM (vFG9F) 92
Beautiful photo of Sycamore Canyon. I lived in Arizona for a couple of years while I went to graduate school, and the state is one of those about which you can say that one could live there for a lifetime and not see everything there is to see.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 08:13 PM (njExo) 93
polynikes, I could do a Hobbit hole no problem.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:13 PM (Xw32h) 94
90 I read his book "Dirty Jokes and Beer" all the way to the end. Funny stuff.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:14 PM (MvF+J) 95
I am not overly of heights, but I hate ladders. Especially now that I am past 29.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 08:08 PM (MvA9C) ~~~~~ I once froze on a caged ladder on the side of a tower in an oil refinery. About 200 feet up and I couldn't move--wasn't going up or down. No sir. Tower swaying back and forth. Good times. Posted by: IrishEi at April 19, 2024 08:14 PM (3ImbR) 96
I think Big Penguin is using AI to retroactively change questions on old TV game shows. You may think that's some crazy conspiracy theory, but you know how that usually ends up. In a couple of years I could very well be proven correct.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:09 PM It's not a theory. Big Penguin never sleeps. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:14 PM (a3Q+t) 97
Ooookaaaay...
Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 1h NEW - Tucker Carlson talks about aliens on The Joe Rogan Experience: "They're spiritual entities, they're supernatural. They've been here a long time. And there's a ton of evidence that they're under the ocean and under the ground." Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:14 PM (vtyCZ) 98
Nobody ever said ‘Hey, you want to pet my penguin?’
No. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:15 PM (NxC5+) 99
Amazing comeback by the runner in that race. Inspiring.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 08:15 PM (njExo) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:16 PM (vtyCZ) 101
NEXTA @nexta_tv 10h
Nearly a hundred new marine species have been discovered on reefs near New Zealand - Ocean Census -- Don't worry though, because the exact same people who struggle to count fish have accounted for all of the variables involved in Global Warming. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:16 PM (WCiZg) 102
Jump on 100.
Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:16 PM (NxC5+) 103
Eromero, master of the reality.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:16 PM (Xw32h) 104
>>Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 1h
NEW - Tucker Carlson talks about aliens on The Joe Rogan Experience: "They're spiritual entities, they're supernatural. They've been here a long time. And there's a ton of evidence that they're under the ocean and under the ground." Tucker ate the brown acid. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 08:17 PM (LkLld) 105
Piper, I specifically bred my old age horse to be 14 hands.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07 The most amazing pony in the world is 14.2. He is happily chomping grass in his retirement home, but man did he try his heart out for me in his day. He was game for anything. I even dropped a rein in a dressage test and he just kept on going! My warm blood was like riding a cloud, but Picasso was like riding the big comfy couch. He is my soul mate. He is 32 now and I can’t even believe it. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 08:00 PM (ZdaMQ) --- The 'Ettes are an amazing, wondrous bunch. Truly. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 08:17 PM (MvA9C) 106
Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 1h
NEW - Tucker Carlson talks about aliens on The Joe Rogan Experience: "They're spiritual entities, they're supernatural. They've been here a long time. And there's a ton of evidence that they're under the ocean and under the ground." - I started saying a couple of years ago that I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if demons are presenting themselves to people in high places as aliens. We wouldn't be able to tell one way or the other. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:18 PM (WCiZg) Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at April 19, 2024 08:18 PM (klJTj) 108
Ben Had, if we are both as old as dirt, we must be related.
Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 08:18 PM (T9WMp) 109
If none of the pro-penguin people show up tonight, we may finally be able to have a rational and fair and balanced discussion of penguins.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 08:19 PM (a3Q+t) 110
I'm sick and tired of hearing about Taylor Swift.
GRRRRRR I don't give a shit about her. Posted by: four seasons Obviously you don't understand how important the release of her double album is. Besides dissing her exes she lays one on...gasp...Kim K. This is world shaking news people. Instead of discussing cuddly animals and feats of derring do we should all be talking about The Most Important musical event of the century. Really! My classical music station is playing "Bolero". Good lord I hate it with the heat of a million suns. Posted by: Tuna at April 19, 2024 08:19 PM (oaGWv) 111
I'm older than water. Shall we make mud?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 08:20 PM (MvF+J) 112
RI Red , we are kin by association. Hope you and yours are well
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:20 PM (Xw32h) 113
Capybaras are like dignified pandas.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 08:21 PM (njExo) 114
alexandriabrown retweeted oirchick
In Old Hollywood @Noirchick1 1h Elizabeth Taylor said it best herself... "No one could craft a lovelier vase, hunk of crystal, painting, or a diamond than what God did with Ava Gardner" https://tinyurl.com/3hkad39t Nice photo of Ava. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:22 PM (vtyCZ) 115
I still think sleep paralysis is the cause of the majority of alien abduction/contact reports by people
It is one freaky condition to experience. It happened to me only once about 25 years ago. I didn't know what the hell was happening. I was awake but couldn't move . Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:22 PM (TDRQO) 116
We jest about age but there is no place that has more knowledge , about more subjects than here.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:23 PM (Xw32h) 117
I’m pretty sure that aliens and ghosts and shit can be easily explained under a multiverse theory where the infinite number of universes side by side allow some manner of crossing.
And it gets around the speed of light speed limit quite nicely. Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 08:23 PM (T9WMp) 118
Lucifer was supposedly the bestest of angels, the kind that got 1/3 of the angelic host to side with him against GOD. Yeah, play with snakes, get bit.
Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:24 PM (NxC5+) 119
Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 08:23 PM (T9WMp)
I am a fan of the multiverse theory in general. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:25 PM (TDRQO) 120
Ave, Ava.
Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 08:25 PM (T9WMp) 121
I've never seen a ghost or alien but would like to because it would sure clear some things up.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:25 PM (vFG9F) Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 08:27 PM (e6UQI) 123
All good, Ben Had. If this Clown World allows, hoping to see you in the Fall.
I mean Fall in the seasonal sense, not the destructional sense, of course. Posted by: RI Red at April 19, 2024 08:28 PM (T9WMp) 124
The bill of the Shoebill Stork is one foot long.
Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 08:27 PM (e6UQI) Sounds like a Subway commercial. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 08:29 PM (TDRQO) 125
"The bill of the Shoebill Stork is one foot long."
Hopefully that will be the sole Shoebill joke. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:29 PM (vFG9F) 126
AOP - Took me a moment to catch on, 'Kick his balls!'
Stan Rogers, what a loss. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 08:29 PM (XeU6L) 127
types, deletes.. The night my favorite Aunt died her spirit came and said goodbye.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:32 PM (Xw32h) 128
End Wokeness @EndWokeness 18h
BREAKING: A grand jury declines to indict Mario Young (17) for shoplifting and then shooting and kiIIing the store clerk. Activists claim that Mr. Young acted in self defense since the clerk chased after them, asking for the stolen items back. The 2nd teen was never even charged. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:32 PM (vtyCZ) 129
Everything I remember reading about angels in the Bible has them telling the people they appear before "It's okay, don't be afraid" and also "don't worship me."
They'd be like nothing we can imagine (covered with eyeballs?) and as a god to us, and they're not even one percent of the glory of the Lord. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:33 PM (WCiZg) 130
Imagine what this world would be like today if a baby penguin had walked into the MudMoMe.
Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:33 PM (NxC5+) 131
Activists claim that Mr. Young acted in self defense since the clerk chased after them, asking for the stolen items back.
-- Wow. This country is done. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:33 PM (WCiZg) 132
RI Red, I am so looking forward to that happening.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:33 PM (Xw32h) 133
The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee 20h
Trump Legal Team Skeptical About Impartiality Of Juror Number Six buff.ly/3JmP2Rt Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:34 PM (vtyCZ) 134
End Wokeness @EndWokeness 15h
Wikipedia used to have a detailed entry on the concept of Cultural Marxism. Soon after Katherine Maher became CEO of Wikipedia, the page got deleted and is now called "far-right conspiracy theory". https://tinyurl.com/3j6fpsh9 screencaps Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:36 PM (vtyCZ) 135
Someone posted this Korean War story from a letter home a few months ago. Well worth the read:
"He paused for a moment. ‘Just how’d you do it, kid? We heard shots. There hasn’t been a shot fired from your rifle, and there isn’t a bit of lead in them seven bodies over the hill.’ I didn’t say anything. What could I say?…And then the sergeant spoke again. ‘Kid,’ he said gently, ‘every one of those seven Commies over there is killed by a sword-stroke.’" https://tinyurl.com/26y7luzl Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:37 PM (WCiZg) 136
@131
>>Wow. This country is done. America is dead, what you are feeling are the death rattles before the corpse becomes still. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 08:37 PM (XV/Pl) 137
Elizabeth Taylor said it best herself... "No one could craft a lovelier vase, hunk of crystal, painting, or a diamond than what God did with Ava Gardner"
I read that Martin Scorsese is doing a biopic about Frank Sinatra. DiCaprio will be Sinatra and Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as Ava. If true, that has got to be about the worst casting choices ever. Posted by: Tuna at April 19, 2024 08:38 PM (oaGWv) 138
Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 08:44 PM (xA5g+) 139
"The night my favorite Aunt died her spirit came and said goodbye.
Posted by: Ben Had" That would be scary and reassuring at the same time. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 08:45 PM (vFG9F) 140
I refuse. America is on one knee but not down. 1/3 of the existing population made this country and there is still a third trying to save it.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:45 PM (Xw32h) 141
140 I refuse. America is on one knee but not down. 1/3 of the existing population made this country and there is still a third trying to save it.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:45 PM (Xw32h) Count me in. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:47 PM (NxC5+) 142
The world would be a better place if we could replace lower species with millions of capybaras and penguins.
Posted by: Perfect Harmony at April 19, 2024 08:48 PM (V5BDR) 143
See you on the ONT, probably.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:49 PM (vtyCZ) 144
Been up since 3am, thankfully no reason to get up tomorrow but doesn't mean I won't be.
Have a great evening everyone Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 08:50 PM (fwDg9) 145
https://tinyurl.com/3ap4h2s3
20 Tweets from Bad Blue Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 08:50 PM (fwDg9) 146
End Wokeness @EndWokeness 18h
BREAKING: A grand jury declines to indict Mario Young (17) for shoplifting and then shooting and kiIIing the store clerk. Activists claim that Mr. Young acted in self defense since the clerk chased after them, asking for the stolen items back. The 2nd teen was never even charged. The idea is most likely to let criminals go free until modern vigilance committees start forming. Then federalize all police as the response to that. Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 19, 2024 08:51 PM (dZVON) 147
Ava Gardner also had a way with words. She said of Frank Sinatra, "He weighs 120 pounds soaking wet, and 110 of them are cock."
Posted by: Wenda at April 19, 2024 08:51 PM (G1K9S) 148
fd, it truly was both. I was making horseshoes in the forge late at night when it happened. Made me a believer in the soul.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:52 PM (Xw32h) 149
20 "Absent air resistance, a bowling ball and a feather will fall at the same speed."
I say that falling in a vacuum, the bowling ball accelerates infinitesimally faster than the feather does, less than can be measured. Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:36 PM (MvF+J) - - - - - - - - - Conversely, if you had a mass of feathers that was the same as a bowling ball, then there should be no measured difference. But, with a difference in mass, there should be just a tiny bit more amount of attraction, both ways. Similarly, the fact that certain equations break down at near-zero and near-infinity amounts is interesting. We have nice formulas like E = MC^2, but then there's "Special Relativity" for these edge cases. Maybe there's a "D" that actually needs to be added or multiplied, but is lost out when you're dealing with distances greater than the width of an atom or whatever? Posted by: Another Anon at April 19, 2024 08:52 PM (QNMaY) 150
I refuse. America is on one knee but not down. 1/3 of the existing population made this country and there is still a third trying to save it.
Posted by: Ben Had - I think that's kind of what I mean. We can move forward from this point, but there is no returning to even 1999. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:53 PM (WCiZg) 151
116 We jest about age but there is no place that has more knowledge , about more subjects than here.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 08:23 PM (Xw32h) I learn all kinds of stuff here, without even trying. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 19, 2024 08:53 PM (OX9vb) 152
149 … there's "Special Relativity" for these edge cases. Maybe there's a "D" that actually needs to be added or multiplied, but is lost out when you're dealing with distances greater than the width of an atom or whatever?
Posted by: Another Anon at April Same, same Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 08:54 PM (ZdaMQ) 153
Wokeness @EndWokeness 18h
BREAKING: A grand jury declines to indict Mario Young (17) for shoplifting and then shooting and kiIIing the store clerk. Activists claim that Mr. Young acted in self defense since the clerk chased after them, asking for the stolen items back. The 2nd teen was never even charged. The idea is most likely to let criminals go free until modern vigilance committees start forming. Then federalize all police as the response to that. Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 19, 2024 08:51 PM (dZVON) I think you make a good point. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 08:56 PM (NxC5+) 154
https://tinyurl.com/26y7luzl
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:37 PM (WCiZg) That's an amazing story. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 19, 2024 09:01 PM (OX9vb) 155
>>We can move forward from this point, but there is no returning to even 1999.
Hasn't that always been true? Times change but that doesn't mean they have to change for the worse. The country has been on fire before. The 60s weren't all free love and Skittles. Race riots, bombings, communist running crazy on college campuses and a war that ripped the country apart. I was a kid living in NJ and we had nightly news casts of the race riots in Newark and Trenton. The high school in my town had to shut down because of race riots. And then the NY Jets won the Super Bowl in 69 and the world went back on it's axis. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:04 PM (LkLld) 156
@IanJaeger29
🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have just introduced legislation to remove Former President Donald Trump’s Secret Service protection if he is convicted in any of his criminal trials. ----- It's called the "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act." Benny Thompson of J6 committee fame introduced it. They want Trump dead. Posted by: IrishEi at April 19, 2024 09:06 PM (3ImbR) 157
And then the NY Jets won the Super Bowl in 69 and the world went back on it's axis.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:04 PM (LkLld) ———————- So I gotta root for Aaron Rodgers now? Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 09:07 PM (u73oe) 158
I'm probably the tenth pedant to say this, but gravity pulls the bowling ball harder because it has more mass, but it's "harder" to accelerate more mass than less mass, so the two things exactly cancel out.
Which is f-ing fascinating. Posted by: eleven at April 19, 2024 09:08 PM (iziT8) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:08 PM (LkLld) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:10 PM (a3Q+t) 161
We can move forward from this point, but there is no returning to even 1999.
- Hasn't that always been true? Times change but that doesn't mean they have to change for the worse. The country has been on fire before. The 60s weren't all free love and Skittles. Race riots, bombings, communist running crazy on college campuses and a war that ripped the country apart... - Yeah, but again, that's my point. The 60s were a hard shift to the left. We're there again. We might get things settled down, but we'll be briefly settling down to 2014 or so at best. The overton window where we'll have to live will have been moved far over to the commie/totalitarianism side again. Same as after the |Civil War. I don't think there's a solution. It's just an observation. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:12 PM (WCiZg) 162
20 "Absent air resistance, a bowling ball and a feather will fall at the same speed."
I say that falling in a vacuum, the bowling ball accelerates infinitesimally faster than the feather does, less than can be measured. Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:36 PM (MvF+J) Sir Isaac Newton, paging Sir Isaac Newton. Please pick-up a red emergency phone. Sir Isaac Newton, paging Sir Isaac... Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:15 PM (5fDan) 163
156 @IanJaeger29
🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have just introduced legislation to remove Former President Donald Trump’s Secret Service protection if he is convicted in any of his criminal trials. ----- ----------------- Well, Johnson & his 151 bent over for them so they're going to see how far America will allow them to shove it. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 09:18 PM (Y09kC) 164
The equation for gravitational force is
F = G((m1 * m2)/(r * r)) where F is the force between the masses G is the Newtonian constant of gravitation (6.674×10−11 m3⋅kg−1⋅s−2) m1 is the first mass m2 is the second mass r is the distance between the centers of the masses (All units are SI) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:18 PM (a3Q+t) 165
Duncanthrax, that's a whole Lotta math.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:20 PM (Xw32h) 166
Got a paint-job for you -- it pays $20,000. There is a catch.
Sir thats a Ferrari not a Porch but I painted it for the same price. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:20 PM (ENQN6) 167
>>> (All units are SI)
Posted by: Duncanthrax -------------------- It looks like sekret code. Are you a spy? Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 09:20 PM (Y09kC) 168
21 Doesn't no gravity mean that neither one falls? Science ain't my strong suit.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:39 PM (Xw32h) Good evening, Ben Had. I will be happy to explain so-called zero gravity or so-called no-gravity (neither exists) over a cold one at the MoMe. Won't take but a few minutes. OK? It would take too long here. Meantime, don't stand under falling bowling balls if you can help it! Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:21 PM (5fDan) 169
I will be the optimist here.
Things are starting to swing back towards sanity. It's not a big shift, yet. Seattle is becoming less looney. Criminals are being held in jail, even minors. The AG who will be out next Governor promised to close all juvenile detention centers. That's not going over well these days. The homeless situation is reaching a tipping point as well. Even progressive Seattlites are frustrated and demanding accountability. Cliff Mass is a professor at the University of Washington. Pull up his blog and read his entry about DEI a couple days ago. The tide is slack. Not quite turning. But we are getting there. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 09:21 PM (9ONh1) 170
Under the Biden administration’s sweeping new Title IX rule, any K–12 school or institution of higher education that receives any federal funding would have to open girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, housing accommodations, sports teams, and any other sex-separated educational program or offering to biological boys who claim to “identify” as girls.
I could win the title in any college sport in 365 days. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:22 PM (ENQN6) 171
...I don't think there's a solution. It's just an observation. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:12 PM (WCiZg)
Well, there "is" a solution, of sorts. We'd end up looking a lot like Bosnia, Sarajevo and all the other shattered bits of Yugoslavia. And with absolutely no guarantee that the "good guys" win. Odds might look poor, with them being on top of all the comms, n' such. Still though. A Mass Preference Cascade of Patriotism could set things right in a matter of months. Even, weeks. Still might end up looking like Bosnia, Sarajevo and all the other shattered bits of Yugoslavia. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 09:23 PM (e6UQI) 172
Gref, I look forward to the tutorial. Hope you are well my friend
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:23 PM (Xw32h) 173
>>I don't think there's a solution. It's just an observation.
You completely left off the part about the Jets winning the Super Bowl and saving the world. The forces of tyranny never go away. What did Franklin say, A republic if you can keep it. It's always a fight to keep this thing together, always has been and always will be. He warned us on day 1. We got complacent cause life was good. Now we have to take it back. Again. It'll be different but maybe better in some ways. As David Byrne said, things fall apart, it's scientific. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:24 PM (LkLld) 174
169 I will be the optimist here.
Things are starting to swing back towards sanity. ... ------------------- Snaps fingers, twirls keys on chain. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 09:24 PM (Y09kC) 175
Hi, All. Yipee, it’s Friday night.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:25 PM (9yWhg) 176
The forces of tyranny never go away. What did Franklin say, A republic if you can keep it. It's always a fight to keep this thing together, always has been and always will be. He warned us on day 1.
- Ha. Yeah. And the people that formed the nation and signed the Constitution made it what, 27 years before the SCOTUS seized all power? Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:26 PM (WCiZg) 177
The equation for gravitational force is
F = G((m1 * m2)/(r * r)) where F is the force between the masses G is the Newtonian constant of gravitation (6.674×10−11 m3⋅kg−1⋅s−2) m1 is the first mass m2 is the second mass r is the distance between the centers of the masses (All units are SI) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:18 PM (a3Q+t) --- I take a short nap this evening and now there's math on the blog. What is this world coming to? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM (BpYfr) 178
Hey, Piper. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM (9yWhg) 179
Planned Butcherhood Puts 86% of Its Baby Murder Centers in Black Communities to Kill Black Babies
"Frankly I had thought that at the time Roe was decided, there was concern about population growth and particularly growth in populations that we don't want to have too many of." Posted by: RBG Star Wars Wheelchair at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM (ENQN6) 180
Hey, Perfesser.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:28 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 09:28 PM (Y09kC) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:29 PM (BpYfr) 183
177 The equation for gravitational force is
F = G((m1 * m2)/(r * r)) where F is the force between the masses G is the Newtonian constant of gravitation (6.674×10−11 m3⋅kg−1⋅s−2) m1 is the first mass m2 is the second mass r is the distance between the centers of the masses (All units are SI) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:18 PM (a3Q+t) --- I take a short nap this evening and now there's math on the blog. What is this world coming to? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM (BpYfr) 178 Hey, Piper. Hope all is well with you and yours. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM (9yWhg) 9.8 M/sec/squared is not just the law. Its a good idea. Posted by: RBG Star Wars Wheelchair at April 19, 2024 09:29 PM (ENQN6) 184
It looks like sekret code. Are you a spy? Posted by: Braenyard -------- Commie units. I blame the French. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 09:29 PM (XeU6L) 185
off sox
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:30 PM (ENQN6) 186
Duncanthrax, that's a whole Lotta math.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:20 PM Every point mass attracts every single other point mass by a force acting along the line intersecting both points. Here's what the equation is saying in English: The (Newtonian physics) equation describes how this works, and in English can be read as "The force is proportional to the product of the two masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them". It looks like sekret code. Are you a spy? Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 09:20 PM Worse, an en-ginn-ear. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:30 PM (a3Q+t) 187
186 Said it @14, but people still didn't believe it.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 09:31 PM (MvF+J) 188
I'm still contemplating Issac and Ishmael.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:32 PM (Xw32h) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:32 PM (9yWhg) 190
One action I’m thinking of implementing is that anyone who is supporting what is being done to Trump now and supports any number of woke positions will not receive any assistance of any kind from me.
I just have to get the Good Samaritan parable out of my head. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 09:32 PM (MNhXM) 191
189 183 Huh?
If y’all are gonna start posting in math, I’m gonna start posting in Russian. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:32 PM (9yWhg) Now do Klingon Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:33 PM (ENQN6) 192
And then the NY Jets won the Super Bowl in 69 and the world went back on it's axis.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:04 PM (LkLld) === And then the Ohio National Guard sent a message the following May. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 09:33 PM (RIvkX) 193
172 Gref, I look forward to the tutorial. Hope you are well my friend
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:23 PM (Xw32h) Doing well, thank you. A small clarification - NASA and a LOT of people, including me, refer to Earth-orbiting satellites and the astronauts on-board the Space Station as being in 'zero-gee' and being weightless. It's a simplification. Every astronaut who was ever in Earth orbit was constantly falling towards the center of the Earth due to gravity. Now that I've confused you I'll stop and explain at the MoMe. You'll get it in no time when I draw some diagrams. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:33 PM (5fDan) 194
If y’all are gonna start posting in math, I’m gonna start posting in Russian.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus "Eveninkwear. . . .Svimware. . . " Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:34 PM (WXNFJ) 195
I take a short nap this evening and now there's math on the blog.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:27 PM Better than Big Penguin sponsored and approved hortatory. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:34 PM (a3Q+t) 196
194 Hey, Tonypete.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:35 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:37 PM (LkLld) 198
Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing
--- Which far-right MAGA drunpf-sucking media was this? CNN. Pigs are flying? Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 09:38 PM (yikga) 199
JackStraw, a hug to you and a scritch for Elvis.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:38 PM (Xw32h) 200
156 @IanJaeger29
🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have just introduced legislation to remove Former President Donald Trump’s Secret Service protection if he is convicted in any of his criminal trials. Sooner or later the Dems will introduce a bill denying Trump a State Funeral. Because he's a criminal. Nixon was never officially denied a State Funeral. His family asked the President at the time (Reagan?) to not hold a State Funeral for Richard Milhous. I don't know all the details anymore. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:39 PM (5fDan) 201
What kind of Choo Choo?
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:37 PM A Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy. Posted by: Paolo at April 19, 2024 09:41 PM (a3Q+t) 202
Thanks Ben Had. The little prince is currently dreaming of rabbits and squirrels and mumbling in his sleep.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:41 PM (LkLld) 203
Elvis? That's fantastic.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:42 PM (WCiZg) 204
Paint job. Ha! Back when, before 24 hour strobes, they had to paint broadcast towers red and white every seven years. No painter ever did it twice. ‘merica
Posted by: Deplorable Minion at April 19, 2024 09:43 PM (30Jus) 205
KJP had extra twitchy eyes today when Doocy asked about Biden's "Uncle Bosey eaten by cannibals" lie.
She said, "he takes this seriously..." Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:43 PM (ENQN6) 206
It's a simplification. Every astronaut who was ever in Earth orbit was constantly falling towards the center of the Earth due to gravity. Now that I've confused you I'll stop and explain at the MoMe. You'll get it in no time when I draw some diagrams.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:33 PM (5fDan) --- I think a better term is "microgravity" implying that there is a tiny, if negligible, amount of gravity in play. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (BpYfr) 207
Eveninkwear. . . .Svimware. . . "
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:34 PM (WXNFJ Damn, we were so naive back then. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (NxC5+) 208
She said, "he takes this seriously..."
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:43 PM (ENQN6) ---- He's the only one who does... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:45 PM (BpYfr) 209
Elvis Grbach?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:46 PM (9yWhg) 210
KJP must use Ritalin with a fantasy chaser everyday
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:46 PM (Xw32h) 211
I'm going to leave that typo as is.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:48 PM (Xw32h) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 09:48 PM (LkLld) 213
"I can only imagine how Donald Trump's outrageous lies and behavior would horrify my father, Senator Robert F. Kennedy..."
He killed a gf. PDT fucked a few. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:49 PM (ENQN6) 214
205 KJP had extra twitchy eyes today when Doocy asked about Biden's "Uncle Bosey eaten by cannibals" lie.
She said, "he takes this seriously..." Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:43 PM (ENQN6) I watched today's press conference. KJP was extra-stupid and extra-dislikeable today. The current White House explanation for FJB wrapping himself in his uncle's non-existent burial shroud boils-down to one word. Can you guess it? Five letters. Starts with capital T and ends with p. Disgusting bastards. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:49 PM (5fDan) 215
He's the only one who does...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:45 PM (BpYfr) My guess is the coal mine flavor made him extry tasty. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:50 PM (ENQN6) 216
206 It's a simplification. Every astronaut who was ever in Earth orbit was constantly falling towards the center of the Earth due to gravity. Now that I've confused you I'll stop and explain at the MoMe. You'll get it in no time when I draw some diagrams.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:33 PM (5fDan) --- I think a better term is "microgravity" implying that there is a tiny, if negligible, amount of gravity in play. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (BpYfr) I'll add an extra seat for you at the MoMe gravity tutorial. You're sorta right, sir. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:51 PM (5fDan) 217
I think a better term is "microgravity" implying that there is a tiny, if negligible, amount of gravity in play.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (BpYfr) I'll add an extra seat for you at the MoMe gravity tutorial. You're sorta right, sir. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:51 PM (5fDan) --- Well, I suppose I'll need to dust off my "Microgravity for Dummies" book to refresh my memory on how it all works... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:53 PM (BpYfr) Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:54 PM (ENQN6) 219
Now do Hunters detail.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 09:55 PM (Xw32h) 220
217 I think a better term is "microgravity" implying that there is a tiny, if negligible, amount of gravity in play.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (BpYfr) I'll add an extra seat for you at the MoMe gravity tutorial. You're sorta right, sir. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:51 PM (5fDan) --- Well, I suppose I'll need to dust off my "Microgravity for Dummies" book to refresh my memory on how it all works... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:53 PM (BpYfr) Me too! Why there is micro-gravity inside the ISS or inside the Space Shuttle is something I used to know but has been locked-away in a dark spot in my memory bank! Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:55 PM (5fDan) 221
I think a better term is "microgravity" implying that there is a tiny, if negligible, amount of gravity in play.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM It's not a tiny amount. You can calculate the amount using the Newtonian equation. It's simply that the "downward" vector of gravity attracting you toward the center of the earth is matched by a "horizontal" vector such that by the time you've fallen say 100 feet toward the Earth, you've moved "horizontally" in a direction such that the 100 feet you've 'fallen' is matched by the 'horizontal' vector moving you to a place that (would have been) 100 feet higher, and you're exactly the same distance from the surface of the Earth that you were. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:56 PM (a3Q+t) 222
You've got your microgravity, and you've also got the occasional stray atmospheric molecule or three, every few meters along the way.
Those add up to a "micro-drag" to go along with the microgravity. Condensed: certain satellites, especially Low Earth Orbit ones, need the occasional "re-boost" of velocity in order to maintain their orbits. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 09:56 PM (e6UQI) 223
@163
>>Well, Johnson & his 151 bent over for them so they're going to see how far America will allow them to shove it. The one thing you got to say about Democrats is they're not subtle. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 09:56 PM (XV/Pl) 224
Well, I suppose I'll need to dust off my "Microgravity for Dummies" book to refresh my memory on how it all works...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:53 PM Post a review on The Book Thread? Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 09:57 PM (a3Q+t) 225
And then the NY Jets won the Super Bowl in 69 and the world went back on it's axis.
Posted by: JackStraw Don't forget us!! Posted by: Amazin' Mets at April 19, 2024 09:57 PM (gllTv) 226
Sometimes when I need a little help falling asleep, I think about gravity and how it works
My latest idea is that mass distorts space, and from that distortion comes gravity, like when a spring is stretched and then snaps back just spitballing here Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 09:58 PM (oCjPU) 227
Black holes are like the Hotel California. You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.*
* Some current theories dispute this. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (a3Q+t) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (oCjPU) 229
226 Sometimes when I need a little help falling asleep, I think about gravity and how it works
My latest idea is that mass distorts space, and from that distortion comes gravity, like when a spring is stretched and then snaps back just spitballing here Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 09:58 PM (oCjPU) I believe "gravity" is proof we 'live' in a simulation. The coders had to add 'gravity' to keep all the pieces in the sim from randomly drifting around. Not a playable game. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 10:01 PM (5fDan) 230
I'm sick and tired of hearing about Taylor Swift.
I know. In the good old days nobody but little girls had to hear about Bobby Sherman and New Kids On The Block all day Posted by: azjaeger at April 19, 2024 10:02 PM (3/XaG) 231
Noodent
Posted by: Rex B at April 19, 2024 10:02 PM (5h/8D) Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 10:03 PM (roH4R) 233
The ONT has been live for 10+ minutes.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 10:04 PM (a3Q+t) 234
224 Well, I suppose I'll need to dust off my "Microgravity for Dummies" book to refresh my memory on how it all works...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel -------------------- Don't forget your micrometer. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 10:07 PM (Y09kC) 235
>>Don't forget us!!
Posted by: Amazin' Mets at April 19, 2024 09:57 PM (gllTv) Never. The Mets are my boys. My hero Jerry Grote passed on April 8th. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 10:09 PM (LkLld) Instead of Looking at The Real Reasons for Police Shootings, the Democrat-Media Complex Chooses to Gaslight the PublicJames Varney and Abigail Degnan write that when you study police shootings, you'll tend to find a disproportionate number of black men being shot. Not because of racism. But because black men commit a disproportionate amount of crime. The Democrat-Media Complex absolutely will not admit that basic fact, and will in fact punish anyone who mentions it. Leaving the only possible reason for a disproportionate amount of black men being shot by police "Because racism."Numerous professional criminologists told RealClearInvestigations that the problem isn't racist or trigger-happy police officers. Instead, a handful of intertwined factors are at work: the almost immutable math of crime and demographics; media sensationalism; distorted public perceptions about race and guns; and the inability of inertia-bound police departments to adapt in ways to make a difference.The first lie pushed by the Regime is that there are a huge number of bad shootings. In fact, 0.002% of police interactions with civilians result in lethal gunfire. This is such a tiny number that it's hard to even talk about statistics at this level. ... What's more, police aren't exaggerating the lethal threats they face. In 2023, the Washington Post database showed 83% of people killed by police bullets were armed -- 62% with a gun and another 15% with a knife -- percentages that criminologists said have held steady over the years. In other cases, officers are facing potentially lethal situations with vehicles, or even deranged people charging them with swords, hatchets, or garden tools. -- Second, media coverage distorts the circumstances of most fatal police shootings. Several criminal justice professors stressed that the overwhelming majority of lethal shootings by police involve clear justification. Nevertheless, the media and its audience tend to focus on those deaths where there is no clear justification, or where the claim of justification appears dubious.If the media wanted to report reality accurately -- which we know they don't -- they'd also report all the well-justified shootings. (But of course they take well-justified shootings and claim they're unjustified, as we're currently seeing with the Dexter Reed shooting.) All of the media's attention is on what cops did wrong to wind up in a shooting incident. They never bother to ask: What did the suspect do wrong to wind up in a shooting incident? You know -- like resisting arrest, grabbing a cop's gun or taser, etc. And then there is the fact you're never allowed to mention: Black men commit more crime than any other group and therefore we should not be surprised to find that black men are being arrested at higher rates than any other group, or are involved in more police-involved shootings than any other group. In 2023, The Guardian newspaper published a dataset -- Mapping Police Violence -- including not just shootings but all lethal encounters involving police. It concludes that black people "were killed at a rate 2.6 times higher than white people." But such raw numbers ignore the fact that blacks are more likely to commit crimes. In a seminal study of Houston police that echoes other findings, Roland Fryer, a black economist at Harvard University, reported, "On the most extreme use of force -- officer-involved shootings -- we find no racial differences in either the raw data or when contextual factors are taken into account." Once the number of police encounters was factored in, Fryer found, police were markedly less likely to shoot at blacks and Hispanics than at whites. After publishing his paper -- whose conclusions he found so surprising that he ran the numbers twice -- Fryer said, "all hell broke loose." He told Bari Weiss of the Free Press, "I had colleagues take me to the side and say, 'Don't publish this. You'll ruin your career.'"The article then looks at the possibility that better training could reduce the number of shooting incidents. But I don't buy this: So you're saying that police should adopt the mentality that it doesn't matter so much if they themselves survive the shift? That it's just as important that violent arrestees survive too? I don't see many police adopting this "my life is less valuable than this violent criminal's life" mentality. I think we could slash the number of police shootings if the media would propagate the rule that police orders should be respected during an arrest, and any problems with the arrest should be sorted out later in front of judge, instead of a perp deciding "I'm not going to be arrested today because I'm a Bad M*****f*****." I think that establishing that resisting arrest is itself a crime and that people shouldn't do it would do a lot more to reduce officer-involved shooting than telling cops "Some nights you're just going to have to eat a bullet, because it's the perp's life that matters." Somewhat related: The media is determined to take all facts and bend them to fit their narratives. And they're doing this to stoke war, strife, and revolution.
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Posted by: IEWJE at April 19, 2024 06:22 PM (jwcve) 2
1STEVER
Posted by: IEWJE at April 19, 2024 06:22 PM (jwcve) 3
Almost...
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 06:24 PM (XMwZJ) Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 06:26 PM (eDfFs) 5
Sleepy
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (dZw/v) 6
democrats and liberals will believe anything they are told by the media and they will parrot that stuff like it's nobodies business. I had a buddy like that 10 years ago until Trump broke him. He would spout song and verse from ccn/msdnc on a daily basis. Extremely irritating but he was part of the hive mind.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (QNSds) Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (eDfFs) 8
Another new factor: the MSM and activists have convinced them that interaction with police will get them killed, so they flee snd/or resist arrest, leading to a more forceful police response.
“Expectation influences outcome “ as a college Psychology professor used to often say. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (Hkcdp) 9
Ole Chuck is full of shit.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (XMwZJ) 10
There is no disproportionate black crime that’s racist.
All blacks are doctors. Haven’t you seen the tv commercials? Posted by: Avi at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (cBCwV) 11
As an aside, too late for last thread:
North Carolina Reports 40% Increase in Overdose Deaths in 2020 Compared to 2019; NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (XeU6L) 12
Also not mentioned: there are bad shootings of white people too. Shit people do shit things to people regardless of race.
Stupidity is the only truly egalitarian human quality. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:29 PM (di6C2) 13
Chris Rock's how to not get your ass kicked by the police should be required viewing.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (2UnvF) 14
Crowder talks about this stuff, says he has the data: Black men shot by police is disproportionate, going by demographics alone. However...
UNARMED black men are shot by police... at significantly lower percentages than WHITE men shot by police. It's part of the equation that appears to never get mentioned with this stuff. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (dGCAG) 15
11 As an aside, too late for last thread:
North Carolina Reports 40% Increase in Overdose Deaths in 2020 Compared to 2019; NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (XeU6L) Makes sense. Just anecdotal, but I saw a huge increase in drug use around covid lockdowns. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (di6C2) 16
I don't resist arrest but I am smoove.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (RIvkX) 17
All black women are physics professors and astronauts. I watch movies.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (lX8VI) 18
The sanctity of life...which the criminals don't respect.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (bPal/) 19
The first three don't count.
I declare First! Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 06:26 PM Sponge you are not. Posted by: Yoda at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (a3Q+t) 20
16 I don't resist arrest but I am smoove.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (RIvkX) But you do deny them you essence? Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (di6C2) 21
Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year.
------- Oops. Old data, we're up eo 12 people a day in 2023, 33% increase. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (XeU6L) 22
Thanks Skip !
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (T4tVD) 23
All black men are great caring dads. I watch commercials.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (XMwZJ) 24
Psychiatrists and psych counselors tell people they can't begin to fix a problem in their lives until they recognize and accept they have the problem.
But the Leftists tell blacks, "Nah, bro, you ain't got crime or gang or fatherless homes problems! You've got a Whitey Problem! And we are here to help you with your Whitey Problem! Trust us, we have your best interests at heart!" And here we are. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (5fDan) 25
Hiya
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (T4tVD) 26
It's part of the equation that appears to never get mentioned with this stuff.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM Math be hard, yo. Posted by: J-School Graduates at April 19, 2024 06:33 PM (a3Q+t) 27
There is no disproportionate black crime that’s racist.
All blacks are doctors. Haven’t you seen the tv commercials? Posted by: Avi at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (cBCwV) I've seen the commercials. All black guys are married to white women and all black women are fat. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (zTK4r) 28
I watch a lot of Bagdecam and police chase videos. I can say that with a few exceptions, I have seen they act with the utmost of restraint. I also could not be a cop.
Watched one today where a cop got shot after getting the wacked tweaker chick into cuffs.. with his own gun. After taking her two guns away. I would have dropped her in the first 30 seconds of the video. Posted by: Reforger at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (B705c) 29
Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year.
------- Oops. Old data, we're up eo 12 people a day in 2023, 33% increase. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (XeU6L) Wait wait...hold on, 2024... we're up to 14 people a day. Oops, no wait, that January data. Feb it was up to 16, March it's up to 19. Here we are in April, it's 21... no make that 22. PEOPLE, STOP USING DRUGS. DRUGS ARE BAD, MKAY?? Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (dGCAG) 30
יוסף חדאד - Yoseph Haddad @YosephHaddad
Hi @Reuters, I am not a pro-Palestinian protestor I am an Israeli Arab who is surrounded by policemen to protect me after I was attacked at a demonstration by terror supporters, I am on the way to file a complaint about the attack... And one more thing you forgot to mention - Hamas is a terrorist organization that committed massacres and crimes against humanity in Israel! So you need to get your facts straight if you want to be seen as a credible news outlet! === Now you know the rest of the story. Posted by: zombie Paul Harvey at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (vtyCZ) Posted by: Venezuelans at April 19, 2024 06:35 PM (Hkcdp) 32
This "blacks commit more crimes" was also true a few decades ago with the big hulabaloo about "blacks get speeding tickets at higher rates" ... before discovering "blacks speed more than others".
But no, it Must Be Racism. Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 06:35 PM (Cus5s) 33
But the Leftists tell blacks, "Nah, bro, you ain't got crime or gang or fatherless homes problems! You've got a Whitey Problem! And we are here to help you with your Whitey Problem! Trust us, we have your best interests at heart!"
And here we are. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (5fDan) Welcome to the world dominated by white female borderline personality disorders. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (dGCAG) 34
Now you know the rest of the story.
Posted by: zombie Paul Harvey at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (vtyCZ) I saw that linked at Insty. I kind of like the guy. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (di6C2) 35
That's what Propaganda Ministry do
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (fwDg9) 36
But the Leftists tell
=== Same same. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (RIvkX) 37
Well, you could promote shooting all the blacks. Or shooting all the whites.
What, exactly does that cure? Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (Q4IgG) 38
Ahh...new thread smell.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (GTqXr) 39
You know who hasn't been getting any Ace Love lately?
Cap'n Bill David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) 40
I think we could slash the number of police shootings if the media would propagate the rule that police orders should be respected during an arrest, and any problems with the arrest should be sorted out later in front of judge, instead of a perp deciding "I'm not going to be arrested today because I'm a Bad M*****f*****."
______________ The problem is that the perps are of low - make that very low - intelligence. Obviously. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (YqDXo) 41
Cap'n Bill
David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) Allahpundit Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (di6C2) 42
Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter aka The Love Spud.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (YqDXo) 43
John Kerry
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (di6C2) 44
I don't like how many dogs they shoot. If you hop a fence into a backyard and a dog come charging at you barking, the first instinct shouldn't be to take it down. a) That is what the dog is supposed to be doing b) he doesn't know better and c) he is probably just acting aggressive and has no intent to bite. A pit...maybe, but a golden retriever... show some restraint.
Posted by: tommylotto at April 19, 2024 06:39 PM (6QQM8) 45
I think we could slash the number of police shootings if the media would propagate the rule that police orders should be respected during an arrest, and any problems with the arrest should be sorted out later in front of judge, instead of a perp deciding "I'm not going to be arrested today because I'm a Bad M*****f*****."
______________ The problem is that the perps are of low - make that very low - intelligence. Obviously. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (YqDXo) I'd like to see that data: Percentage of perps with guns, who fire on cops, and then get away without any consequences to them. I'm gonna guess that number is about... 0.0000001%? Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:40 PM (dGCAG) 46
13%
50% Posted by: badthink at April 19, 2024 06:40 PM (rJQdF) 47
-The first lie pushed by the Regime is that there are a huge number of bad shootings. In fact, 0.002% of police interactions with civilians result in lethal gunfire.--
The police ARE civilians. If they are not civilians, then they are an occupying force, for all the bad things that conjures. Posted by: Pink Floyd at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (FCbAQ) 48
The press is total scum. About equal with teachers and politicians.
Remember a few years ago a girl was shot trying to attack another girl with a knife, and some reporter (Joy Reid perhaps?) was upset that cops were using guns for a "teenage knife fight?" I do recall that the one being attacked (also black) did NOT take that attitude, but was very grateful. Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (1bNHn) 49
Sunny Beach! sockoff
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (FCbAQ) 50
Yoseph Haddad may be one of the good guys, but I don't know what he expected to accomplish at the Pali riot, except maybe to be murdered.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (tkR6S) 51
The left has been doing this since at least the 80's if not earlier.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (bPal/) 52
Psychiatrists and psych counselors tell people they can't begin to fix a problem in their lives until they recognize and accept they have the problem.
But the Leftists tell blacks, "Nah, bro, you ain't got crime or gang or fatherless homes problems! You've got a Whitey Problem! And we are here to help you with your Whitey Problem! Trust us, we have your best interests at heart!" _________________ And all their social pathologies are held up as desirable by (c)rappers, reinforcing their dysfunctional culture. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (YqDXo) 53
Couple decades ago I spent a lot of time around print news people. Something has changed, back than they were left of center but honest in their reporting. Now they are lying, far left assholes. A few are complete psychos.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (bQU1b) 54
41 Cap'n Bill
David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) Allahpundit Posted by: Aetius451AD I just got here and am reading backwards so I have no context for this list. I am slightly scared. 😂 Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (ZdaMQ) 55
Cap'n Bill
David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) Allahpundit Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (di6C2) 43 John Kerry Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:38 PM (di6C2) Ron DeSanctimonious? Raytheon Nikki Hayley? Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:43 PM (dGCAG) 56
Remember a few years ago a girl was shot trying to attack another girl with a knife, and some reporter (Joy Reid perhaps?) was upset that cops were using guns for a "teenage knife fight?" I do recall that the one being attacked (also black) did NOT take that attitude, but was very grateful.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (1bNHn) Heh. I do remember that. 'It was just a normal cat fight. With knives. We ALL saw that when we were kids!' I do know this: dudes will punch and brawl and in general be more aggressive- women get vicious. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:43 PM (di6C2) 57
Ron DeSanctimonious? Raytheon Nikki Hayley?
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:43 PM (dGCAG) Even Sweetdick and Randy Fani have dropped off. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:43 PM (di6C2) 58
You know who hasn't been getting any Ace Love lately?
Cap'n Bill David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) I'd like to think he's finally moved past all of those pathetic losers. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 06:43 PM (zTK4r) 59
13 Chris Rock's how to not get your ass kicked by the police should be required viewing.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (2UnvF) ______ Shown in schools. (Unless we can shut the (*&^ing schools.) Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (1bNHn) 60
I looked at every minute of the George Floyd thing, including the cop cam footage when he pops something shiny in his mouth. I doubt the jury saw the moment he swallowed his stash and began to OD within minutes. Nor did they see the police recommendations in the brochure for restraining subjects. Nor did they see the full autopsy report. Two systems of justice in this country. But the white bitch on the sidelines with some medical background put some innocent cops away. What's the acronym for them again? AWFL? Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (RKVpM) 61
Remember a few years ago a girl was shot trying to attack another girl with a knife, and some reporter (Joy Reid perhaps?) was upset that cops were using guns for a "teenage knife fight?" I do recall that the one being attacked (also black) did NOT take that attitude, but was very grateful.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (1bNHn) _________________ Joy Reid acted as though knife fights were just an every day occurrence in the ghetto. Maybe they are. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (YqDXo) 62
Yoseph Haddad may be one of the good guys, but I don't know what he expected to accomplish at the Pali riot, except maybe to be murdered.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (tkR6S) Looks like a preening ninny to me. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (dGCAG) 63
50 Yoseph Haddad may be one of the good guys, but I don't know what he expected to accomplish at the Pali riot, except maybe to be murdered.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 06:41 PM (tkR6S) Walk into the Lion's Den? Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (di6C2) 64
Aetius, I can attest to that.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (Xw32h) 65
Looks like a preening ninny to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:44 PM (dGCAG) Could be just wanting attention. It is modern day where people perch on the side of a cliff to snap a selfie. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:45 PM (di6C2) 66
54 41 Cap'n Bill
David French Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter Jake Tapper Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:37 PM (a3Q+t) Allahpundit Posted by: Aetius451AD I just got here and am reading backwards so I have no context for this list. I am slightly scared. 😂 Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (ZdaMQ) _______ I'll take "Men who haven't had an erection in this century, Alex." Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:45 PM (1bNHn) 67
Joy Reid acted as though knife fights were just an every day occurrence in the ghetto. Maybe they are.
The two gypsy chics fighting over James Bond were hot. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:46 PM (tQPzC) 68
To me seems racial crime is increasing rapidly.
Much not being reported but that doesn't make it getting less. Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:46 PM (fwDg9) 69
The DOJ's own statistics show that blacks commit 60+% of violent crimes. This crime is committed by 13% of the population (actually it's more like 2% if you factor out black females and black male octogenarians - leaving you with the 15- 45 year age group committing all this crime). Add to that the fact that only about 50% of crimes are solved by LE, you have to assume that the remaining unsolved crimes are committed by the same demographic and not by some statistically impossible Amish or Mennonite demographic that magically has the ability to remain undetected.
That's an amazingly small number of people committing all this havoc, barring which we'd have the crime statistics of Switzerland. For crying the fuck out loud. Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at April 19, 2024 06:47 PM (dbZNM) 70
68 To me seems racial crime is increasing rapidly.
Much not being reported but that doesn't make it getting less. Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:46 PM (fwDg9) The soros prosecutors are intentionally doing it. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:47 PM (di6C2) Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (TDRQO) 72
Maybe the police should just bring a reporter to these confrontations, and have she/it deal with the perp. Show how it should be done, Dumbass.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (1bNHn) 73
Could be just wanting attention. It is modern day where people perch on the side of a cliff to snap a selfie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:45 PM (di6C2) Yeah, like the gal in Yosemite, with a group protesting park service not allowing base jumping from El Capitan. So she's being filmed jumping off... and the camera follows her all the way down, as her chute doesn't open. Because she didn't load her regular chute, fearing the rangers would confiscate it. Oops. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (dGCAG) 74
haven't feminists barked about how men commit most crimes? they obviously hate men. or capitalism. no crime under socialism, yo
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (B1FKF) 75
Yeah, like the gal in Yosemite, with a group protesting park service not allowing base jumping from El Capitan.
So she's being filmed jumping off... and the camera follows her all the way down, as her chute doesn't open. Because she didn't load her regular chute, fearing the rangers would confiscate it. Oops. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (dGCAG) Darwin is a pitiless bastard. Heh. Just had a thought. 'Invisible Hand' of Adam Smith. Maybe the right hand. The left is Darwin's Pimp Hand. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:50 PM (di6C2) 76
Golly Maj. Healy is not going to vote Republican this time around. Does this mean she is not going to whine incessantly?
Oh who am I kidding? That's like Blago not pointlessly complaining about Trump. Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (wBaIH) 77
So she's being filmed jumping off... and the camera follows her all the way down, as her chute doesn't open. Because she didn't load her regular chute, fearing the rangers would confiscate it.
Oops. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (dGCAG) Gonna need a do-over. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (tkR6S) 78
The DOJ's own statistics show that blacks commit 60+% of violent crimes. This crime is committed by 13% of the population (actually it's more like 2% if you factor out black females and black male octogenarians - leaving you with the 15- 45 year age group committing all this crime). Add to that the fact that only about 50% of crimes are solved by LE, you have to assume that the remaining unsolved crimes are committed by the same demographic and not by some statistically impossible Amish or Mennonite demographic that magically has the ability to remain undetected.
That's an amazingly small number of people committing all this havoc, barring which we'd have the crime statistics of Switzerland. For crying the fuck out loud. Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at April 19, 2024 06:47 PM (dbZNM) _________________ Well said. I read Jill Leovy's book "Ghettoside" (which I recommend) to gain an insight into black crime. The mayhem is shocking. Some families have TWO kids murdered, and sometimes before the cops can catch up with some perp he gets murdered himself. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (YqDXo) 79
Per TGP: Hillary Clinton says in an interview that Trump wants to kill his opposition.
How that saying go again? Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (R4t5M) 80
"The majority of violent crimes are perpetrated by a small number of persistent violent offenders, typically males, characterized by early onset of violent criminality, substance abuse, personality disorders, and nonviolent criminality."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3969807/ Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (B1FKF) 81
The prison population of Venezuela are about to change those statistics
. Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:52 PM (Xw32h) 82
re 79: i think the saying is "hillary is full of shit"
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:52 PM (B1FKF) 83
Because it's funny , when this subject comes up I always like to point out the movies from the 30's to the 50's that one of the most common scenes in crime movies is the cops yelling at the criminal to stop or he'll shoot immediately followed by Bam bam bam!
Hell it was even in Its a Wonderful Life. No one in the movie or viewing public raised an eyebrow about it. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 06:52 PM (TDRQO) 84
haven't feminists barked about how men commit most crimes?
____________________ Obviously the police are targeting men, and should be arresting a lot more women. /sarc Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:53 PM (YqDXo) 85
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time”
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 06:53 PM (ENQN6) 86
Joe claims a midwest 'kid' gives him the finger. https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/ 1781317723349205265 / stitch together and try to understand just WTH he's saying Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:53 PM (RKVpM) 87
Someone is going to eventually be the father. It's best if it happens when the kid is young, but it can also happen when he's an adult. Sadly it usually ends really poorly once the little boy is an adult.
Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 06:54 PM (JuA5P) 88
@sentdefender
Channels of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are already reporting that at least 8 Members of their Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have been Killed and Dozens have been Injured as a result of what is claimed to have been an Israeli Airstrike on the Kalsu Base in the Babylon Governorate. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (LkLld) 89
ALX @alx 21h Replying to @bennyjohnson
I was in the car when it happened, the rest of the team was probably about 20 feet away. A car pulled up, someone jumped out, smashed the window and tried to take a bag, I had to rip it from his hands and told him to “f*ck off” 🤣 Oakland is a third world country. Scott Adams @ScottAdamsSays 2h I have some advice. ==== Benny Johnson and his video crew's car was robbed yesterday vlogging a piece about Oakland crime forcing the closure of a burger chain restaurant. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (vtyCZ) 90
72 Maybe the police should just bring a reporter to these confrontations, and have she/it deal with the perp. Show how it should be done, Dumbass.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (1bNHn) Send Joy Reid out on the calls about black teenagers fighting tooth, nail, and blade, and let her step-in and calm the situation. 10 to 1 she gets cut while trying to explain the racial dynamics of a multi-racial nation dominated by White Supremacists. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (5fDan) 91
re 79: i think the saying is "hillary is full of shit"
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:52 PM (B1FKF) I'm thinking, "Liberals accuse the opposition of what they are actually doing." Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (R4t5M) 92
Haven't heard in this lat week if the out of the blue attacks on women are still happening
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (fwDg9) 93
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time”
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 06:53 PM (ENQN6) I was fresh out of limp dicks. Posted by: Midwest Child at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (tkR6S) 94
Uh oh - Hillary ALWAYS accuses her opponent of doing what she’s doing, like clockwork.
Trump better have extra security, ‘ no cap’!! Posted by: Venezuelans at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (Hkcdp) 95
The dem convention this summer is going to be a wonderful shit show.
Highlighting their freakish lives upon us , and the normal people, with American spirit. Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (V/pbu) 96
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time” Posted by: rhennigantx Lower the voting age. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (63Dwl) 97
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time”
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 06:53 PM (ENQN6) Yes, that's true. Biden fingers children all the time. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (dGCAG) 98
re 85: biden's proctologist must look like the kid from 'home alone'
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (B1FKF) 99
That kid did more than most of the GOPe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (di6C2) 100
Not suggesting I have a bunch of advice to give about not getting glockd by cops but I would suggest that you not go first.
And get the factory window tints Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (RjBju) 101
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Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time” Posted by: rhennigantx Lower the voting age. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (63Dwl) So there's hope for us after all Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (Akjoo) 102
I think Biden is again projecting what the Left does to Trump all the time.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 06:57 PM (TDRQO) 103
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time”
- I'm not joking when I say he's probably talking about 30-40 year olds. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 06:58 PM (JuA5P) 104
A child fingerings Biden
That's a switch. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (bPal/) 105
We don't hate the media enough.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (Wnv9h) 106
A car pulled up, someone jumped out, smashed the window and tried to take a bag, I had to rip it from his hands and told him to “f*ck off”
Oakland is a third world country. ________________ Melanin toxicity. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (YqDXo) 107
8 Members of their Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have been Killed Just how popular are those guys? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (63Dwl) 108
11 Drug overdose deaths:
Most will probably be fentanyl related: most likely fentanyl laced heroin and cocaine. Those due to legal opioids such as percocet and vicodin are more often actually caused by liver failure and the culprit is paracetamol (Tylenol, acetaminophen), included in the pill "to discourage overdosing". That's like 'Let's put just enough cyanide in each pill such that if they take too many at once it will kill them" logic. Posted by: Ciampino - imagine that?! at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (qfLjt) 109
The Saudis and Jordianians are going to help Israel clean up the neighborhood
Bomb bomb bomb Iran, sung in a Beach Boys refrain Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (Xw32h) 110
We are bemused at how Caligula could make his horse a senator or consul but isn't our time much the same? Look at congress, full of assholes. The media are another bastion of howling wolves who are salivating at eating us and our children.
What was it that followed the fallen Rome? Oh yeah, the Dark Ages. I think we are actually in the Dark Ages already. Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (unUNN) 111
8 Members of their Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have been Killed
Just how popular are those guys? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (63Dwl) Probably just as popular as antifa. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (di6C2) 112
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Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time” Yea but he had Vaseline right? Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (RjBju) 113
The dem convention this summer is going to be a wonderful shit show.
Highlighting their freakish lives upon us , and the normal people, with American spirit. Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM (V/pbu) ____________ Yep. And I can't wait. Recreate '68! Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (YqDXo) 114
(AP) October, 2050: In election news today, Jeffy Heinz claims his initial interest in politics was motivated when he saw a series of black SUV's drive past him in his Midwest town and he realized that Joe Biden was in the second car. He raised his middle finger in protest at the policies that had so decimated his family and friends finances. Posted by: Coming News: at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (RKVpM) 115
It can be both ; blacks are more criminal in the macro than other races - while cops are also more militarized than ever before and need reform.
There's no good guys here - just bad and worse guys. No side worth picking. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (tQPzC) 116
Who will be Oakland's Lord Humungous? Time will tell.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (R4t5M) 117
Apparently Israel isn't done with Iran yet.
IsraelWarRoom · 36m #BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes in Babylon level the HQ of the Iran-backed Kataib Babiliyoun, part of the so-called “Popular Mobilization Forces” financed by the IRGC. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (LkLld) 118
110 We are bemused at how Caligula could make his horse a senator or consul but isn't our time much the same
And Biden made Kamala his VP Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (Akjoo) 119
88 @sentdefender
Channels of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are already reporting that at least 8 Members of their Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have been Killed and Dozens have been Injured as a result of what is claimed to have been an Israeli Airstrike on the Kalsu Base in the Babylon Governorate. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (LkLld) --- After the attack on Isfahan, there was some speculation that Israel's strategy would be one of "a thousand cuts." I hope it's true. The entertainment value will be incalculable. Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (woPEM) 120
What was it that followed the fallen Rome? Oh yeah, the Dark Ages. I think we are actually in the Dark Ages already.
-- Looking at the state of science and how gatekeepers prevent actual research from being performed and discoveries from being made, I don't think you're too far off. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (JuA5P) 121
A child fingerings Biden
That's a switch. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale --------- Well played. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 07:02 PM (CwEzr) 122
Jonatan Pallesen @jonatanpallesen 14h
Katherine Maher was formerly the Wikimedia CEO. Wikipedia frequently asks for donations: These donations are naturally assumed to be for Wikipedia, and to keep it running. However, Wikipedia has large reserves and income, and doesn't need your money. Instead the money goes to Wikimedia staff, which has ballooned from $4 million in 2010 to $100 million today: Another large item is grants, the recipients of which include explicitly left-wing interest organisations, such as Borealis Philantropy, or The SeRCH Foundation which makes this type of content: This foundation is clearly massively bloated. And it is borderline unethical how it uses the donations that are explicitly given to Wikipedia. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:02 PM (vtyCZ) 123
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time”
That's not even including all the unborn babies. Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 07:02 PM (ewqMN) 124
I remember years ago the NFL, late 70's early 80s till the present day, would trot out some feel good story about some cullid chile who made it big and how his Mammy had done raised him all by herself in Da Hood.
After the 9 or 10th time of airing the same, tiresome, swing lo sweet chariot BS story I always thought to myself..."Where Be All The Daddies?" The Chickens Done Did Come Home To Roost, Steal, Murder, Rape, Rob and Rape. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:02 PM (R/m4+) 125
118 110 We are bemused at how Caligula could make his horse a senator or consul but isn't our time much the same
And Biden made Kamala his VP Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (Akjoo) _______________ Caligula elevated the whole horse. Biden just elevated the horse's ass. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:03 PM (YqDXo) 126
Babiliyoun, part of the so-called “Popular Mobilization Forces” financed by the IRGC.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 07:01 PM (LkLld) (Carl Sagan voice) Babiliyouns and babiliyouns blown up! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (tkR6S) 127
Apparently Israel isn't done with Iran yet.
IsraelWarRoom · 36m #BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes in Babylon level the HQ of the Iran-backed Kataib Babiliyoun, part of the so-called “Popular Mobilization Forces” financed by the IRGC. Posted by: JackSt Bibi needs united states to go to war with irN Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (RjBju) 128
110 We are bemused at how Caligula could make his horse a senator or consul but isn't our time much the same? Look at congress, full of assholes. The media are another bastion of howling wolves who are salivating at eating us and our children.
What was it that followed the fallen Rome? Oh yeah, the Dark Ages. I think we are actually in the Dark Ages already. Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (unUNN) I'd say we are more in the general area of the Gracchi bros. It is hard to match one to one, but Rome managed to survive quite a long time before everything collapsed. As something else, sure, but it did keep going. You could also say from a ... government development standpoint, we are closer to late roman empire, post Diocletian with much of the power being in the hands of the bureaucrats and ministers. I dunno. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (di6C2) 129
Biden Says a Child Gave Him the Middle Finger: “It Happens All the Time” Posted by: rhennigantx Lower the voting age. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:56 PM Early entrant for threadwinner. Posted by: Coming News: at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (RKVpM) 130
I remember years ago the NFL, late 70's early 80s till the present day, would trot out some feel good story about some cullid chile who made it big and how his Mammy had done raised him all by herself in Da Hood.
_____________ You mean like OJ Simpson? NFL = national felons league Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (YqDXo) 131
The first lie pushed by the Regime is that there are a huge number of bad shootings. In fact, 0.002% of police interactions with civilians result in lethal gunfire. This is such a tiny number that it's hard to even talk about statistics at this level.
But the Left still talk about. I look this exact issue up and the one year there was like 26 shootings. The next year there was like 31. The numbers I am using are from memory and are not actual stats though the point I am making still holds. That is a 19% increase but only an increase of 5 actual shooting incidents, mere noise in the millions of police interactions each year. One cannot be demagogued while the other is an invitation to scream and yell about systemic racism in policing. And that is exactly what the Democrats have been doing since about 2016. Posted by: lost in space at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (A1OGy) 132
And when presented with the data proving that black men commit crime at higher rates, guess what they say?
Racist. Also, deliberately skewed, etc. The left is inconquerabley impervious to facts or reality. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (bPal/) 133
Whatever. Fuck the police. 100% of them would stomp their boot on your MAGA throat if the mayor told them to.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (PI/SC) 134
I thought it was the Popular Forces of Mobilization, NOT the Popular Mobilization Forces. Oh, FFS, I give up!
Eventually, all of life devolves into a Monty Python skit (said someone far more clever than moi). Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at April 19, 2024 07:05 PM (dbZNM) 135
I clearly remember in the 70s and 80s when black communities finally reaped the benefit of LBJ's plans to remove fathers from the family unit and they let themselves lose control of everything. It was "oh lawd, stop this crime". And the cops did. And then it was "you are too mean" so the cops backed off, and crime got worse than it was the first time. So militarization began (there were incentives from the feds too IIRC) because the black people once again began insisting that the cops do something about the state of their communities that they'd allowed to become horrible sh*tholes.
Lather, rinse, repeat. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 07:05 PM (JuA5P) 136
124 I remember years ago the NFL, late 70's early 80s till the present day, would trot out some feel good story about some cullid chile who made it big and how his Mammy had done raised him all by herself in Da Hood.
After the 9 or 10th time of airing the same, tiresome, swing lo sweet chariot BS story I always thought to myself..."Where Be All The Daddies?" The Chickens Done Did Come Home To Roost, Steal, Murder, Rape, Rob and Rape. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:02 PM (R/m4+) I noticed that the Dear Mother and the Player had different last names 90 percent of the time. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 07:05 PM (5fDan) 137
Elon Musk
@elonmusk Same ***** Chris Pavlovski @chrispavlovski Rumble has received censorship demands from Australia, New Zealand, and other countries that infringe on everyone’s human rights. We are noticing a dramatic increase in global censorship, unlike anything we’ve seen before. Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 07:05 PM (NpAcC) 138
Yep. And I can't wait.
Recreate '68! Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:00 PM (YqDXo) The Republicans are pouncing and seizing! Posted by: The MSM at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (PiwSw) 139
Caligula elevated the whole horse. Biden just elevated the horse's ass.
Point of Order - Kamalas money-maker, back in the day, was not her ass. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (tQPzC) 140
8 Members of their Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have been Killed
Just how popular are those guys? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 06:59 PM (63Dwl) Not popular with us, we can't stand them. Posted by: Mobilized Popular Force at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (dGCAG) 141
The about 2% of the American population consisting of young black males committing a vastly disproportionate amount of violent crimes must not be noticed.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (zTK4r) 142
N, No, Bibi does not. The Abraham Accords are functioning and they don't need the US.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (Xw32h) 143
haven't feminists barked about how men commit most crimes?
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM Men need to stop working out. Posted by: Journaist Katie at April 19, 2024 07:06 PM (a3Q+t) 144
We are noticing a dramatic increase in global censorship, unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 07:05 PM (NpAcC) Election year. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:07 PM (di6C2) 145
Peter Navarro @RealPNavarro Apr 18
🚨BREAKING 🚨 A MESSAGE FROM DR. NAVARRO: This week, I "celebrate" one month in a Biden/Garland prison for doing my duty to constitution--no sign of Hunter here. Thx for all your letters/prayers of support=strength. MUST NOT allow NYC Marxists to similarly railroad @realdonaldtrump! All of Peter Navarro’s individual social media posts are temporarily being handled and managed independently of him. If you want to support Peter in his fight on behalf of our Constitution, if able, please consider donating to his Legal Defense Fund: https://tinyurl.com/mtmc86dm Thank you! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:07 PM (vtyCZ) 146
In fact, 0.002% of police interactions with civilians result in lethal gunfire. This is such a tiny number that it's hard to even talk about statistics at this level.
-- It's staggeringly less than that when you think about it. If a cop is behind you and doesn't pull you over, that is an encounter. If a cop is at a restaurant and doesn't talk to any of the two dozen patrons (and five criminals that are working in the kitchen) those are all encounters. Millions upon millions of encounters in one shift of one day. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 07:07 PM (JuA5P) 147
And when presented with the data proving that black men commit crime at higher rates, guess what they say?
Racist. Also, deliberately skewed, etc. The left is inconquerabley impervious to facts or reality. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (bPal/) ______________ Yet, oddly, no one bleats about the disparity in arrest rates between men and women, although the same "logic" applies. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:08 PM (YqDXo) Posted by: Ciampino - imagine that! at April 19, 2024 07:08 PM (qfLjt) 149
As if inner city police need more reason to not get out of their squad cars.
Inner city youth hardest hit. And stray victims Posted by: Ignoramus at April 19, 2024 07:08 PM (Gse2f) 150
Babylon B-52
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 07:08 PM (63Dwl) 151
The media is determined to take all facts and bend them to fit their narratives.
And they're doing this to stoke war, strife, and revolution. You know, press people, Julius Streicher was hanged at the end of WWII. All he did was publish a newspaper.... Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 07:09 PM (0eaVi) 152
Whatever. Fuck the police. 100% of them would stomp their boot on your MAGA throat if the mayor told them to.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (PI/SC) Agreed. The Oath is to the pension, sadly. Which is why our last lines of defense lay with our County Sheriffs. At least out West, at least. Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at April 19, 2024 07:09 PM (dbZNM) 153
After the 9 or 10th time of airing the same, tiresome, swing lo sweet chariot BS story I always thought to myself..."Where Be All The Daddies?"
- That was one of the funniest moments in the Summer of Love. One of George Floyd's baby mommas was being interviewed, and she said to the camera (paraphrased): "When I saw George on TV I told my boy THAT'S YOUR DADDY!!!" Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 07:09 PM (JuA5P) 154
147 And when presented with the data proving that black men commit crime at higher rates, guess what they say?
Racist. Also, deliberately skewed, etc. The left is inconquerabley impervious to facts or reality. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (bPal/) ______________ Yet, oddly, no one bleats about the disparity in arrest rates between men and women, although the same "logic" applies. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:08 PM (YqDXo) Women are incapable of violence, you Nazi Pig! Posted by: Zombie (in Hell) Susan Atkins at April 19, 2024 07:10 PM (5fDan) 155
When you hear that an "aspiring rapper" is decreased after commiting a crime, you pretty much know what that person was like. That's not a stereotype, or prejudiced, or bigoted, or anything else other than a logical conclusion based on past experience.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:10 PM (vFG9F) 156
>> N, No, Bibi does not. The Abraham Accords are functioning and they don't need the US.
I think some have made the Iranian military to be a lot more lethal than they actually are. Remember when Iran and Iraq fought a war and both lost? Iran sent over 300 projectiles at Israel and none got through. Now Israel is just plinking Iranian targets at will.. This would also seem to put to lie the claim from the left that Iran's attack was just for show. They are great at acts of terrorism using proxies but if Israel wanted to take Iran out they could probably get it done before Passover. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 07:11 PM (LkLld) 157
One of George Floyd's baby mommas was being interviewed, and she said to the camera (paraphrased): "When I saw George on TV I told my boy THAT'S YOUR DADDY!!!"
________________ Correction: she probably said, "that MIGHT be your daddy, but then again, maybe not." Then she set the betting line. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:11 PM (YqDXo) 158
One of George Floyd's baby mommas was being interviewed, and she said to the camera (paraphrased): "When I saw George on TV I told my boy THAT'S YOUR DADDY!!!"
Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 07:09 PM (JuA5P) A solid pillar of the community. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 07:12 PM (R4t5M) 159
Whatever. Fuck the police. 100% of them would stomp their boot on your MAGA throat if the mayor told them to.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (PI/SC) Agreed. The Oath is to the pension, sadly. Which is why our last lines of defense lay with our County Sheriffs. At least out West, at least. Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! In blue states/cities you are correct. Not so much from what I have seen elsewhere. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:12 PM (bPal/) Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:12 PM (fwDg9) 161
When you hear that an "aspiring rapper" is decreased after commiting a crime, you pretty much know what that person was like. That's not a stereotype, or prejudiced, or bigoted, or anything else other than a logical conclusion based on past experience.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:10 PM (vFG9F) "Rapper" is about as high as one can rise in the bucket, without actually getting out, which would.not.do. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 07:13 PM (tkR6S) 162
The left pretends that there are legitimate situations where shooting someone who is or who turns out to be unarmed is justified.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (bPal/) 163
Correction: she probably said, "that MIGHT be your daddy, but then again, maybe not." Then she set the betting line.
Point of Order - an implication of an ability to manage fractions. Unfounded. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (tQPzC) 164
JackStraw, Iran is going to suffer a thousand cuts and the Iranian populace are going to be smart about when and where this time
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (Xw32h) 165
Take 2
The left pretends that there are no legitimate situations where shooting someone who is or who turns out to be unarmed is justified. Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (bPal/) 166
maybe someone else remember this, but like 30 years ago some news type program on one of the networks did a piece in which a black minister who was very concerned about cops shooting at and/or killing black guys went on a training session, cops learning to deal with potentially deadly situations, and afterwards the minister admitted that he never realized what these situations could be like.
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (B1FKF) 167
162 The left pretends that there are legitimate situations where shooting someone who is or who turns out to be unarmed is justified.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (bPal/) are not? Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (di6C2) 168
Heh.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (di6C2) 169
The American War of Independence started on this day in 1775, with the ‘shot heard round the world’ on Lexington Green near Boston.
Posted by: Duncanthrax, making the observations the MSM doesn't make at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (a3Q+t) 170
One of George Floyd's baby mommas was being interviewed, and she said to the camera (paraphrased): "When I saw George on TV I told my boy THAT'S YOUR DADDY!!!"
________________ Correction: she probably said, "that MIGHT be your daddy, but then again, maybe not." Then she set the betting line. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:11 PM (YqDXo) It's like when all the goofballs were doing past life regression, and everybody had a king or queen or some other famous person in their past life experience. Nobody's past life is an ordinary schlub, and no fatherless child in Minneapolis was fathered by any dead drug addict other than George Floyd. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (dGCAG) 171
Paging the clock boy. Iran is about to find out what time it is
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (Xw32h) 172
WTF is that?
Azzarello was reportedly active in the Anarcho-Communist forum on Reddit, Anarchy communism? Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:16 PM (PI/SC) 173
NFL = national felons league
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 07:04 PM (YqDXo) NFL= Not for long. - Gerry Glanville. One of the greatest sports quip. Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 07:16 PM (zTK4r) 174
162 The left pretends that there are legitimate situations where shooting someone who is or who turns out to be unarmed is justified.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:14 PM (bPal/) are not? Posted by: Aetius451AD Please see my post #165 Missed the "is not" Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 07:16 PM (bPal/) 175
Honestly with Bari Weiss @thehonestlypod 23h
“You’re Fucking Welcome.” Nicole Avant’s 92-year-old father on the would-be title of his memoir, after watching an MSNBC host state “zero progress” had been made for black Americans. He added, “That woman is in that newsroom because my generation made sure that she got into that newsroom, and could speak freely and have that microphone. How dare she look into that camera and [tell] people like me that there's been no progress?” Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:17 PM (vtyCZ) 176
>> N, No, Bibi does not. The Abraham Accords are functioning and they don't need the US.
I think some have made the Iranian military to be a lot more lethal than they actually are. Remember when Iran and Iraq fought a war and both lost? Iran sent over 300 projectiles at Israel and none got through. Now Israel is just plinking Iranian targets at will.. This would also seem to put to lie the claim from the left that Iran's attack was just for show. They are great at acts of terrorism using proxies but if Israel wanted to take Iran out they could probably get it done before Passover. Posted by: JackS No America, no Israel, should Israel not need us, could we have our $ back, guns? Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 07:17 PM (RjBju) 177
Not so much from what I have seen elsewhere.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer No, them too. When SHTF they do what the people who pay them say. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:17 PM (PI/SC) 178
Anarchy communism?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:16 PM (PI/SC) Actually, not that unusual. I remember listening to some commie assholes in college once and they argued that communism was the natural state of things once authority had been removed (retards.) Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 07:17 PM (di6C2) 179
Sundowner now moves like the puppeteers control his limbs as well as what remains of his frontal lobes.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 07:17 PM (5fDan) 180
The American War of Independence started on this day in 1775, with the ‘shot heard round the world’ on Lexington Green near Boston.
Posted by: Duncanthrax, making the observations the MSM doesn't make at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (a3Q+t) I thought the shot heard round the world was Jim O'Brien's winning field goal in the final seconds of Super Bowl V. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 07:18 PM (dGCAG) 181
I really don't get why blacks get bent out of shape when a violent black criminal gets justifiably taken out by the cops. These criminals are literally terrorizing their neighborhoods, making it nearly impossible to have a job, shop at a store, enjoy your front porch, stroll down the street, sit in the park...just have a normal peaceful life. Even when the criminal takes himself out, a la George Floyd, they get pissed at the cops and whites. WTH?
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 07:18 PM (XMwZJ) 182
N, Israel would like their technology back.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 07:19 PM (Xw32h) 183
Horse? Just biding my time. Soon the year of the donkey.
Posted by: The Bray, AOC at April 19, 2024 07:20 PM (CwEzr) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 07:20 PM (LkLld) Posted by: The guy that moves pianos for a living at April 19, 2024 07:21 PM (jPtL+) 186
nood
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 07:21 PM (MvF+J) 187
Why are you all talking about crime statistics? Don't you know Taylor Swift's new DOUBLE album came out today? She disses Kim K, ex boyfriends and god knows who else. People really! Let's discuss what's really important. Mkay?
I don't think I need a sarc tag do I? Posted by: Tuna at April 19, 2024 07:22 PM (oaGWv) 188
Max sings:
Sara Rose 🌹 @saras76 37m Max Azzarello- the guy who self immolated https://tinyurl.com/ypu4x3c7 23 seconds Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:22 PM (vtyCZ) 189
181 I really don't get why blacks get bent out of shape when a violent black criminal gets justifiably taken out by the cops. These criminals are literally terrorizing their neighborhoods, making it nearly impossible to have a job, shop at a store, enjoy your front porch, stroll down the street, sit in the park...just have a normal peaceful life. Even when the criminal takes himself out, a la George Floyd, they get pissed at the cops and whites. WTH?
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 07:18 PM (XMwZJ) They've been brainwashed to believe every black killed by a cop, even if he was killing kids on a playground with a machete, was executed for being black. Period. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 07:22 PM (5fDan) 190
Nobody's past life is an ordinary schlub, and no fatherless child in Minneapolis was fathered by any dead drug addict other than George Floyd.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 07:15 PM (dGCAG) Frasier did that and he found out his ancestors were not Russian Royalty but a maid/part time prostitute and a thief. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:23 PM (R/m4+) 191
When the tatted up South American gangs and cartels start pushing their violent crime stats up the scales...
... there's gonna be a shit ton of Angry Black Men lookin' around for White Cops, Brown Cops, Black Cops, Yellow Cops...hell... ANY COPS, to help protect them. Hood for Hood, those Latin Thugs are twice as smart, thrice as cruel and ten times as hardened as our Homie Grown Ghettoians. El Salvador has it right. Gang Tatts = Self Incrimination = PRISON. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 07:23 PM (e6UQI) 192
77 So she's being filmed jumping off... and the camera follows her all the way down, as her chute doesn't open. Because she didn't load her regular chute, fearing the rangers would confiscate it.
Oops. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 06:48 PM (dGCAG) Gonna need a do-over. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (tkR6S) ---- "Yeah, but in my condition the walk back up is going to be a bitch!" (Posted by: Very splattered base jumper) Posted by: Ciampino - Base Jumper at April 19, 2024 07:24 PM (qfLjt) 193
I Meme Therefore I Am @ImMeme0 2h
Democrats have bigger issues with Trump being bored during his sham trial than with their guy who CANNOT string a coherent sentence together. Wtf this he is even saying? https://tinyurl.com/3ubznvs4 5 seconds; also Yelling Joe! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 07:25 PM (vtyCZ) 194
Anarchy communism?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 07:16 PM (PI/SC) Yeah. It's a thing. Antifa espouses it. Search anarchy balls for a better explanation.. There is different forms of "anarchy". Posted by: Reforger at April 19, 2024 07:27 PM (B705c) 195
Hood for Hood, those Latin Thugs are twice as smart, thrice as cruel and ten times as hardened as our Homie Grown Ghettoians.
El Salvador has it right. Gang Tatts = Self Incrimination = PRISON. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, You couldn’t be more right here and I am curious the response. Thug life? They don’t even know. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 07:31 PM (ZdaMQ) 196
"I don't see many police adopting this "my life is less valuable than this violent criminal's life" mentality."
Even after what happened with Covid a lot of people don't seem to understand that whether you're black or white you are a "criminal" to the police. So yes we do need police officers who are willing to lay down their lives when they start their shift. The idea that a cop's #1 job is to return home safely is why those cowards stood outside a class room while a deranged maniac shot up kids. Posted by: blackemoji at April 19, 2024 07:36 PM (Zpi5r) 197
A few years ago, I decided to delve into the statistics myself. I looked at Florida's incarceration data by the Florida Bureau of Investigation. These were the stats for men who had actually been convicted and sent to prison, divided by race and crime category. I adjusted for the percentage of each racial group relative to the total population to get a per capita comparison.
I then ran the numbers and saw that black men are nine times as likely to commit murder, and over 30 times as likely to commit violent assault and 35 times more likely to commit rape than white men. This is a huge discrepancy Posted by: Beverly at April 19, 2024 07:54 PM (Epeb0) 198
A couple of things...
There IS a problem with some cops of being overly aggressive. And some are a little trigger happy. And I think those problems cluster together, particularly in "bad neighborhoods" where they are constantly engaged with miscreants and in special tactics units. The other problem is that so many police are NOT well-trained in the use of firearms. So you get this idiot (Reed) being belligerent and shooting a cop, then it takes almost 100 rounds to take him down. Even worse was the incident with the ladies delivering newspapers when CA cops were hunting that rogue ex-cop - again, 100 rounds, and they didn't hit either woman in the truck (most of those 100 rounds didn't even hit the truck). Then there was Diallo - where the cops fired 41 rounds at extremely close range, and only hit the unarmed guy 19 times. So, cops get panicky, they freak out, and they fire and reload with abandon. Rounds going everywhere. I'm betting the folks who attended last year's TXMoMe have done more dynamic shooting training than half the cops in America. THIS is where the accountability needs to occur. Posted by: GWB at April 19, 2024 08:40 PM (1zxQh) 199
"The other problem is that so many police are NOT well-trained in the use of firearms. “
Most departments simply don’t have the resources for this. Cops usually get about a week of inservice training once a year. This includes everything from brushing up on law to scenario based training. And then maybe 1-2 range days a year, which have to include static line qualifications and other admin crap. This pulls cops off the road and increases the manpower burden, which means no one gets the training they need. Add in the increasing violence of perps and it’s a miracle police don’t act like marauding Beserkers. Posted by: UGAdawg at April 19, 2024 09:11 PM (tRd71) 200
4th Amendment RIGHTS are not to be trifled with! Cops can't just hassle/detain/arrest someone who is not otherwise committing a legal, enforceable infraction against statury, Constitutional law.
A cop can't compell your testimony or ID just because you happened to be in the proximity of an alleged crime. They cops may ask and the citizen may decline at the will of the citizen. One is not required to assist in an investigation, nor are they allowed to impede said, alleged investigation. Posted by: Bonecrusher at April 19, 2024 09:37 PM (ec6Sw) 201
“The first lie pushed by the Regime is that there are a huge number of bad shootings. In fact, 0.002% of police interactions with civilians result in lethal gunfire.”
Until the cops are subject to the UCMJ, the police ARE civilians. This is an extremely important distinction to make. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 09:44 PM (nvtOt) 202
In The Marine Corps. I was a Marine, once, I don't know if I ever mentioned it.
In The Corps, there is a priority of purpose when engaged on any mission, even if it's paperwork. Number one is "Mission Accomplishment." and THEN troop welfare, notice "troop" because the officer corps is safe as a baby in it's crib. If you want to talk the talk of the military like you are a fucking hero but then cower behind some idea that you should always be safe? The military only cares about getting the job done, THEN they HOPE you are okay, because it's easier if you live, since it saves on training. And as people who have read my story, I don't think troop welfare really applied to me while I served, because though other than my wife The Corps is the love of my life, I got FUCKED! like a tranny in the halls of congress. Mission Accomplishment is number one. And Troop welfare Posted by: Wickedpinto at April 19, 2024 10:04 PM (XKj0h) 203
Roland Fryer. Black Economist. Harvard. Great work on this issue.
https://youtu.be/FefEVH-Cxl8?si=nUlbvYn0KReouFQ7. Posted by: Martha at April 20, 2024 12:53 AM (N1MD9) 204
https://youtu.be/3UEEnqZuE78?si=Z762itV0s8J3V51I
More Roland Fryer. The man has important things to say Posted by: Martha at April 20, 2024 01:01 AM (N1MD9) Supreme Court Rules 9-0 That Reverse Discrimination Is Good Cause for Lawsuit; Left Frets That This Ruling Will "Complicate" Their Desire to Discriminate Against Straight White MenOh no! We can't complicate the left's mission to turn America into Rhodesia! Let me clarify this confusion for you: It's illegal to discriminate against someone based on their race. Even if the race being discriminated against is white (spit!). And even if your justification is "equity." This lawsuit was actually about sex discrimination against a woman. So, the standard sort of discrimination suit. That's not what makes this dangerous for DEI programs. Minorities and women have been filing discrimination lawsuits for 60 years. What makes this dangerous for DEI is that the Supreme Court set a somewhat-low threshold for what level of harm someone has to allege to have grounds for a discrimination suit. ... Workplace discrimination due to sex or other protected characteristics -- like race, color, religion or national origin -- is illegal, but courts across the country have disagreed about how substantial the unequal treatment must be to merit a legal claim. In this case, the city argued that Muldrow's lateral move at the same pay grade wasn't significantly harmful enough to meet the standard. The Supreme Court disagreed, saying an employee just needed to show "some harm" under the terms of their employment, but it doesn't need to be "material," "substantial" or "serious." The decision makes it easier for workers to sue over discriminatory job transfers. Some employment lawyers say the same reasoning could be carried over to workplace development programs or employee resource groups designed to benefit traditionally underrepresented cohorts: for example, a fellowship that only accepts Hispanic students or a leadership program only open to women.Yes, because that's discrimination. These people are insisting that there's "good discrimination based on innate characteristics" and "bad discrimination based on innate characteristics." There is no such distinction in the law. All discrimination based on innate characteristics is unlawful. They're all shocked to hear that discrimination may be bad when you're discriminating against white people. The left should be celebrating a lawsuit extending employees' right to sue over discrimination based on skin color or sex. Instead, they're alarmed. Because this will limit their ability to discriminate against whites and men. What the Court finds here can give rise to a suit is the situation where an employer continues paying an employee the same wage, but changes the other elements of his job so that the job is worse. This is EXACTLY what Disney, for example, is alleged to have done to drive out it's "Pale and Male is Stale" animators, giving them the worst assignments despite them having the most experience, skill, and seniority, to make the job humiliating enough that they'd quit. Which many of them did. And now the Supreme Court says this is actionable. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
Well, good.
Posted by: Catherine at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (ZSsrh) 2
Oh, well, I'm sure there's a way around it.
Posted by: huerfano at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (VGOMa) 3
Corgis called.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (a3Q+t) Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 05:17 PM (IeFUY) 5
Otters fetched.
Posted by: Catherine at April 19, 2024 05:18 PM (ZSsrh) 6
Good. Even though the plaintiffs' bar in the world of employment tilts heavily leftward ideologically, the one thing they care about more than ideology is money.
They're piranhas. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:19 PM (+myjY) 7
5 Otters fetched.
Posted by: Catherine at April 19, 2024 05:18 PM (ZSsrh) Discriminating against Corgis are we 🧐 Posted by: browndog holds his fingers as high as he possibly can at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (FdRXM) 8
Pet Peeve of mine....there is no such thing as "reverse discrimination". If someone is denying you something because of the color of your skin that is discrimination.
And a 9-0 decision with this court is nearly a miracle. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (QNSds) 9
Huh... some folks will be... uh, less than pleased.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (Q4IgG) 10
Glad I'm retired. Hope I can afford to stay that way.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (MvF+J) 11
What about discriminating on the basis of sartorial choice, e.g. The Book Thread?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (a3Q+t) Posted by: Arthur, King of the Britons at April 19, 2024 05:21 PM (a3Q+t) 13
Affirmative Action has done a lot to divide and destroy this country. I guess it's time the worm turned.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 05:21 PM (YRsIm) 14
Great googly moogly - you mean discriminating based on race is illegal and unconstitutional - what will the DNC left do now?
Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 05:22 PM (K+UlC) 15
I don't understand why it took 60 years to acknowledge that reverse discrimination is still unlawful discrimination in the first place. 'Affirmative action' should have been strangled in the cradle.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:22 PM (+myjY) 16
DEI by its very definition is discriminatory. The goal is to include or promote people not based on merit, but based on physical characteristics. That runs contrary to almost all federal law. In fact, I would argue having a DEI program at all, or a DEI officer within a corporation is actionable because it is a sign of discriminatory intent.
Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (8bQ1C) 17
Two 9-0 rulings this year.
Are there pigs in the air? Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (bPal/) 18
13 Affirmative Action has done a lot to divide and destroy this country. I guess it's time the worm turned.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 05:21 PM (YRsIm) The original Civil Rights Act did. The 60s were politically just as insane as now. And just as destructive. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (tQPzC) 19
This is EXACTLY what Disney, for example, is alleged to have done to drive out it's "Pale and Male is Stale" animators, giving them the worst assignments despite them having the most experience, skill, and seniority, to make the job humiliating enough that they'd quit. Which many of them did.
And now the Supreme Court says this is actionable. --- Whoops! Whoopsie! Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 05:24 PM (BpYfr) 20
Right now it's straight white dudes. But then it'll be just straight dudes.
Supreme Court decisions aside, this idea is doomed to failure. Chicks and faggots can't run shit yesterday, today, or tomorrow. The whole idea is retarded. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:24 PM (0FoWg) 21
The Cultural Marxists went for it?
That is shocking Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 05:24 PM (fwDg9) Posted by: Leftist Blue-hairs at April 19, 2024 05:25 PM (eyxn4) 23
But when can we expect Boeing planes to be airworthy again?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:25 PM (+myjY) 24
And a 9-0 decision with this court is nearly a miracle.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (QNSds) Wait til you see how I rule on something you really want later.... Posted by: The Roberts Court at April 19, 2024 05:25 PM (0eaVi) 25
See this is what happens when you have a Supreme Court that is all right wing white males and the husband of an insurrectionist!!!
Right!?!?! Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 05:25 PM (vivhj) 26
However, hours after the decision Wednesday, lawyers were warning that the outcome could have a chilling effect on employers' diversity initiatives because it adds to questions about what's legal.
_______ Oh no! Not that! Anything but that! Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 05:25 PM (1bNHn) 27
This decision will kill Beau Biden all over again.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (+myjY) 28
The Cultural Marxists went for it?
I'll wager good money those three chics saw a chance to rule for another chic ... that was the end of it. They'll have no trouble ruling against a white dude. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (tQPzC) 29
Lemme see if I got this straight (heh): The Court says people can sue employers who discriminate in any direction... and lawyers are complaining?
Doesn't this just mean more business for them? It's like being bisexual, and complaining when your singles club lets in both men and women. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (dGCAG) 30
9-0. So KBJ voted to be sent back to the cotton fields?
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (1bNHn) 31
This decision will kill Beau Biden all over again.
Posted by: Cicero Isn't he a pile of poop somewhere? Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (bPal/) 32
"Oh no! We can't complicate the left's mission to turn America into Rhodesia!"
Every minority group in the US is working as hard as it can to be the winner of the US Minority Musical Chairs Contest, and rule the nation with an iron discrimination fist. This contest will end badly for everyone in every minority group. And end very badly for those cursed to have been born with white skin. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (5fDan) 33
9-0? Sotomayor must have been in a glazed donut-induced coma to let this slip past her.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:27 PM (+myjY) 34
This decision will kill Beau Biden all over again.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (+myjY) During George Floyd's funeral. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:27 PM (dGCAG) 35
However, hours after the decision Wednesday, lawyers were warning that the outcome could have a chilling effect on employers' diversity initiatives because it adds to questions about what's legal.
Then put on a fucking sweater. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 05:27 PM (R1Ziy) Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 05:27 PM (AcWfM) 37
30 9-0. So KBJ voted to be sent back to the cotton fields?
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM (1bNHn) I'm sure this goes against everything in this particular universe, but could she be "growing in office"? Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 05:27 PM (vivhj) 38
I think this 9-0 ruling pretty much tells the world the gig is up. This was a warning from the 3 liberal judges to the DEI world, we cannot protect you, absent action from Congress, the conservatives interpretation of this is spot on, and we cannot find any fault in it without look in a manner so stupid that even we refuse to go there.
Corporate diversity programs are going to fall like crazy starting now. Including certain applicant pool enhancing recruitment schemes. The lawyer (Segal) is saying what every large corporate attorney groups are telling their clients. Get out in front of this before the next big domino falls - making affirmative action programs illegal. Companies like Disney, who move too slowly or have been egregiously violating discrimination law, are going to get torched. Posted by: Black JEM at April 19, 2024 05:28 PM (GZYu7) 39
Funny thing is how HR et al plainly state they're only going to hire on the basis of MUH DIVERSITY AND PRONOUNS when the law specifically says this is illegal
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at April 19, 2024 05:28 PM (VTu1l) 40
Two 9-0 rulings this year.
Are there pigs in the air? Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (bPal/) Posted by: Pink Floyd at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (FCbAQ) 41
But when can we expect Boeing planes to be airworthy again?
**************** Every time my job asks me to fly I say if it's Boeing, I'm not going Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (VTu1l) 42
The SCROTUMs Decision Just Proves The Sun Even Shines On A Dog's Ass Some Days...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (R/m4+) 43
Two 9-0 rulings this year.
Are there pigs in the air? Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (bPal/) Posted by: Pink Floyd at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (FCbAQ) Uh, we tried to say Yes, but Pink is stoned as usual Posted by: Pink Floyd at April 19, 2024 05:30 PM (FCbAQ) 44
Honestly, I think they're *just* smart enough to realize that their monster babies are slaughtering the straight white male gander that laid all their golden eggs. I know that's a weird metaphor, but maybe the gander identifies as a goose, buddy.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:30 PM (0FoWg) 45
Some of the opposition the original Civil Rights Act was indeed prejudicial and rooted in racism. But if you go back and look at the record there were some concerned with the fact it was unconstitutional in the sense it represented institutionalized discrimination. Those were actually well founded claims written off as cloaked discrimination- the latter being the real pathos based fraud.
Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:31 PM (8bQ1C) 46
But when can we expect Boeing planes to be airworthy again?
**************** Every time my job asks me to fly I say if it's Boeing, I'm not going Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Esteemed Trump-Ho and Searcher of Wagshambas at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (VTu1l) == This probably also will torch all supplier set aside programs as well. It's going to all fall down at some point. Boeing has made some interesting contracting decisions overly focused on diversity - be nice if their entire C Suite became unemployed this month. Posted by: Black JEM at April 19, 2024 05:31 PM (GZYu7) 47
The one woman who doesn't know what a woman is is for letting women sue for discrimination.
Posted by: torabora at April 19, 2024 05:31 PM (AvZ3a) 48
Someone on our school board was accused of illegal activity and resigned. The Board sent out a notice: The Board recognizes that an event such as this can cause the community to question their confidence in their elected officials."
Ya think?!! I'll admit that I laughed. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 05:32 PM (XkYcA) 49
248 Max Azzarello is the name given by the man who set himself on fire outside the Trump trial in New York after leaving behind a “rambling” manifesto and social media accounts in which he sang about starting a “revolution.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (RHGPo) 320 BREAKING: Man Who Set Himself on Fire Identified — Wrote a Manifesto Online Warning of an “Apocalyptic Fascist World Coup” — Calls for Revolution -Gateway Headline The flamer is still living in 2019-2020 Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 05:09 PM (cOq4q) ===== The Ponzi Papers substack https://tinyurl.com/bdd9nuw3 Image of leaflets/pamphlets he was handing out earlier: https://tinyurl.com/y8wn4rb7 scroll down a tiny bit; no video at the link now as it's been deleted from X. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 05:32 PM (vtyCZ) 50
" 9-0. So KBJ voted to be sent back to the cotton fields?"
She's dumber than a bundle of sticks. I doubt they want her. Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:32 PM (8bQ1C) 51
It's funny how SCOTUS has a lot of power and influence in some areas of the law, but the country has collectively chosen to ignore it in other areas.
SCOTUS told Biden he couldn't forgive loans. He did it anyway. He's on video bragging about defying SCOTUS. SCOTUS slammed the door shut on the 2nd Amendment issue with Bruen. Left wing states are churning out 2nd Amendment infringements faster than ever. A judge in WA is on video bragging about putting out a stay so gun magazine size stays restricted without reading the opinion he was staying. Somehow Casey is being treated seriously, though. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 05:33 PM (eyxn4) 52
> But when can we expect Boeing planes to be airworthy again?
___________ Generally speaking they're safe. DEI infiltration into the manufacturing processes is what resulted in several top CEO's to bailout. (pun intended) Maintenance on the other hand... Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 05:33 PM (Q4IgG) 53
I think this 9-0 ruling pretty much tells the world the gig is up. This was a warning from the 3 liberal judges to the DEI world,
No way in Hell. At least five of these Black Robed Deities have no shits to give about intellectual honesty or consistency. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:33 PM (tQPzC) 54
Well, given that my plans for the Feeb's entire 7th floor, was to re-assign them all to empty offices in barn style warehouses in Nowheresville, NB, I guess we're still good to go.
Transferring ALL of them would then be discriminating against NONE of them. Get all six-hundred Federal Marshals to escort the U-Hauls n' Ryder Trucks, and it'll be like Riding Herd on a Traitor Roundup! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 05:34 PM (e6UQI) 55
Isn't he a pile of poop somewhere?
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM He'll be starring in the reboot of the Streets of San Francisco. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:34 PM (a3Q+t) 56
hiya
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:34 PM (T4tVD) 57
This only goes to show that there are not nearly enough Justices on the Supreme Court.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:34 PM (+myjY) 58
50 " 9-0. So KBJ voted to be sent back to the cotton fields?"
She's dumber than a bundle of sticks. I doubt they want her. Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:32 PM (8bQ1C) Can someone tell me again how to tell if a cotton boll is rotten? Posted by: KBJ at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM (5fDan) 59
Gosh, I hope they don't apply this to Congress. The Black Caucus will lose it's identity.
Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM (dIske) 60
Love to see Trump in jail in C block, doing a rally with the brothers.
CNN losing their minds Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM (V/pbu) 61
Love to see Trump in jail in C block, doing a rally with the brothers.
He goes in ? He does not come out alive. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:36 PM (tQPzC) 62
Discrimination used to mean something good. Another term the Left flipped on its head.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (lX8VI) 63
Middle age white men who voted for Obama? Guess what his supporters are chanting now? Hey, ho, old white men have got to go. Please begin redistributing any wealth now. Biden's second term is promising taxes on 'unrealized gains'. Did your home or IRA or stocks increase in value this year? Pay up. 90,000 new IRS agents are waiting to have you BOHICA. Tired of the Eeyore types around these here parts. These are nothing but straight out communists coming out of the woodwork and you're bitching about what exactly? Sure, there are problems, but sitting out an election is gonna net you everything you deserve for sitting out the election. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (RKVpM) 64
55 Isn't he a pile of poop somewhere?
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM He'll be starring in the reboot of the Streets of San Francisco. karl malden hardest hit Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (v3pYe) 65
Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (qnO/N) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (eyxn4) 67
Someone on our school board was accused of illegal activity and resigned. The Board sent out a notice: The Board recognizes that an event such as this can cause the community to question their confidence in their elected officials."
Ya think?!! I'll admit that I laughed. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 05:32 PM (XkYcA) "You did not see what you just saw." Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (lX8VI) 68
"We can't complicate the left's mission to turn America into Rhodesia!"
********* More like Zimbabwe. Posted by: Cosda at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (sjyKm) 69
Can someone tell me again how to tell if a cotton boll is rotten?
Posted by: KBJ at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM When you can't pick very much cotton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PomVdp3noLU Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (a3Q+t) 70
9-0
Who'd a thunk it. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 05:17 PM (IeFUY) Nine lawyers in black robes opened up new job opportunities for all practicing lawyers. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (qnO/N) 71
Gosh, I hope they don't apply this to Congress. The Black Caucus will lose it's identity.
Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM (dIske) At present, you're still free to associate with whomever you wish, even if you decide to confine your associations to other black people. (Or white people.) That said, I have no doubt that some CA legislator will soon offer a bill that requires individuals to meet specified racial and gender quotas in their personal friendships or face civil and criminal consequences. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:39 PM (+myjY) 72
44 Honestly, I think they're *just* smart enough to realize that their monster babies are slaughtering the straight white male gander that laid all their golden eggs. I know that's a weird metaphor, but maybe the gander identifies as a goose, buddy.
only the eggdicator knows for sure Posted by: willy wonka at April 19, 2024 05:39 PM (v3pYe) 73
Lowering the plaintiff’s burden to show harm for a discrimination suit sounds good in theory. But it will be used almost exclusively by the same rent seekers and ambulance chasers that abuse these lawsuits now, and it will make it much easier.
Crap employees from protected classes just got much harder to fire. What does “some harm” mean? It could mean anything. That sound you hear is lawyers rushing to the phones to order new Porsches from the fat legal fees they’ll get from this. The liberals on the court voted for this. What does that tell you?? Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 05:40 PM (Btbyw) 74
64 55 Isn't he a pile of poop somewhere?
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:26 PM He'll be starring in the reboot of the Streets of San Francisco. karl malden hardest hit Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 05:37 PM (v3pYe) I did my best acting, ever, on the Streets of San Francisco series! I've been conning everyone for 50 years! Posted by: Michael Douglas at April 19, 2024 05:40 PM (5fDan) 75
Two 9-0 rulings this year.
Are there pigs in the air? Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:23 PM (bPal/) Posted by: Pink Floyd at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (FCbAQ) Uh, we tried to say Yes, but Pink is stoned as usual Posted by: Pink Floyd What round for flying pig And a good windshield cleaner... Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 05:40 PM (bPal/) 76
38 I think this 9-0 ruling pretty much tells the world the gig is up.
__________________________________ I think it, more accurately, showcases just how stupid some of those Judges on the left happen to be. They probably didn't make the association and were too focused on siding with the woman in the case. Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 05:41 PM (dIske) 77
The fascists are going for broke… I am puzzled as to how the SC ruling furthers their agenda… has some memo been sent unbeknown to us???
Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 05:41 PM (PCK5/) 78
That said, I have no doubt that some CA legislator will soon offer a bill that requires individuals to meet specified racial and gender quotas in their personal friendships or face civil and criminal consequences.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:39 PM (+myjY) I have zero friends of any race. Equity! Posted by: An Antisocial Missnthrope at April 19, 2024 05:41 PM (JAhdn) Posted by: It's happening at April 19, 2024 05:41 PM (tN3kf) 80
Maybe it is just me but I find Roger Waters an impediment to enjoying Pink Floyd..
Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM (PCK5/) 81
Meaningless. Blue states with a couple of Purple states disregard the SCOTUS out of hand. They are a nonentity to these states.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM (aFNOf) 82
Don't make the mistake of blaming us for sitting out your elections. Blame your ridiculous Party for it. They did that.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM (0FoWg) 83
Maybe it is just me but I find Roger Waters an impediment to enjoying Pink Floyd..
Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM (PCK5/) You and David Gilmour. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:44 PM (+myjY) 84
Live by the woke, die by the woke...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 05:44 PM (BpYfr) 85
Meaningless. Blue states with a couple of Purple states disregard the SCOTUS out of hand.
Even blue states have federal courts. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 05:45 PM (+myjY) 86
So, will this end up like their ruling on Forgiving student loans ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 05:45 PM (Akjoo) 87
IMF sounds alarm on US debt.
Unsustainable, something has to give. Posted by: It's happening at April 19, 2024 05:41 PM (tN3kf) --- Send in Ethan Hunt! Oh, wait. He's a straight white male... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 05:46 PM (BpYfr) 88
We can't complicate the left's mission to turn America into Rhodesia!
When the theoretical underpinnings of "affirmative action" were being developed in the 1970s, the two great "success stories" of affirmative action were Yugoslavia and Sri Lanka. How did that turn out? Posted by: The Criminal Justice System! at April 19, 2024 05:46 PM (YAtuc) 89
Indonesian Transgender Prostitutes hardest hit ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 05:46 PM (WdTNG) 90
Compare and contract the reactions between the right having a ruling go against them and the left having one.
One of those seems to generate change. The other, not so much. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 05:46 PM (Q4IgG) Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 05:46 PM (MeG8a) 92
The fascists are going for broke… I am puzzled as to how the SC ruling furthers their agenda… has some memo been sent unbeknown to us???
*shakes head* *sighs* They're not a monolithic, coordinated bloc. And they don't have a master plan: The three chics sided with the chic. They'll side with whatever screws over white males next week. Thats it. End of story. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:47 PM (tQPzC) 93
I see that a 37 year old athletic software engineer for ESPN has died of suddenly.
Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 05:48 PM (MFZft) 94
44 Honestly, I think they're *just* smart enough to realize that their monster babies are slaughtering the straight white male gander that laid all their golden eggs. I know that's a weird metaphor, but maybe the gander identifies as a goose, buddy.
_______________ Shorter version: but for straight white males, this country would be shit. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 05:48 PM (YqDXo) 95
I thought the Constitution was a harness on government action.
And I'll give you there are many quasi government companies. But still private companies that discriminate can as long as they don't promote badges of slavery. I think the idea here is that freedom of association requires people to find a good fit where they work or just leave the attitude at home. Do the job you are hired for usually works. Posted by: torabora at April 19, 2024 05:48 PM (SzDO/) 96
Maybe it is just me but I find Roger Waters an impediment to enjoying Pink Floyd.. Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM His political views are as stench filled as Joe's wet diaper. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 05:48 PM (RKVpM) 97
38 I think this 9-0 ruling pretty much tells the world the gig is up. This was a warning from the 3 liberal judges to the DEI world, we cannot protect you, absent action from Congress, the conservatives interpretation of this is spot on, and we cannot find any fault in it without look in a manner so stupid that even we refuse to go there.
Posted by: Black JEM ------------------- I don't know. Admittedly I know very little, but I wonder if this is a sacrifice in order to shore up the very idea of "anti-discrimination" law. I mean, some of us think that a private employer should be able to discriminate. Freedom of contract and all that. So is this the left saying that they know the whole gov. mandated "fairness" in dictating who the fuck you hire (or serve - public accommodation, or pick to be your neighbor....) is fake law and unconstitutional, but let's agree to make it stronger by enforcing it both ways since if we say it only works sometimes it will reveal the fraud. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM (VskGF) 98
“61”
Are you shitting me. If Trump went to jail secret service would follow him in. Armed. And would fuck u any homo pretend gangster who got near him. Really? WTF are you thinking Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM (V/pbu) 99
69 Can someone tell me again how to tell if a cotton boll is rotten?
Posted by: KBJ at April 19, 2024 05:35 PM When you can't pick very much cotton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PomVdp3noLU Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (a3Q+t) Nice, but to really experience this song, I believe you have to go with the guy who wrote it, not some whitebread boys from SoCal https://tinyurl.com/mwwbdxm4 Posted by: Michael Douglas at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM (5fDan) Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 05:50 PM (npL9l) 101
Or ruling is planned to work some way the Marxists have planned.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 05:50 PM (fwDg9) 102
PFE up 2.4% on news of Taylor Swift album release.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 05:51 PM (MvF+J) 103
82 Don't make the mistake of blaming us for sitting out your elections. Blame your ridiculous Party for it. They did that.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice I will not be voting R this go around. No way in Hell. Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 19, 2024 05:52 PM (aFNOf) 104
Don't make the mistake of blaming us for sitting out your elections. Blame your ridiculous Party for it. They did that. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:43 PM Everyone with an IQ north of 100 knows that even in a simplistic game like checkers, blocking a win is better then losing. I wanna block the commies. I know our side should be better, but they're not. Doesn't mean I wanna lose at checkers. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 05:53 PM (RKVpM) 105
I wanna block the commies. I know our side should be better, but they're not. Doesn't mean I wanna lose at checkers. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 05:53 PM (RKVpM) What you said Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 05:53 PM (Akjoo) 106
There are some people I will be voting for in November that will have an “R” tacked on behind them… this is incidental.
Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 05:54 PM (PCK5/) 107
About effin' time for something like this.
And I'm fine with turning America into Rhodesia. Sme aspects of it, anyway. By which I mean the original Southern Rhodesia, say around 1930. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 05:54 PM (omVj0) 108
“Weak People Become a Host for Evil – That’s Exactly What’s Happening to Mike Johnson” – Tucker Carlson
Weak is an understatement describing this four-eyed little shitstain. Vacate his ass. Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 19, 2024 05:55 PM (aFNOf) 109
In general, the Court seeks to maximize federal government power in general, and especially their own, specifically. It's the common thread that runs back to 1803. Not universally true, but close to it.
They perceive some advantage for the Article III judges in this. My guess is that they'd like to impose themselves at the center of the processes which our nominally private institutions use to pick winners and losers and sacrificial victims. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:55 PM (0FoWg) 110
Everyone with an IQ north of 100 knows that even in a simplistic game like checkers, blocking a win is better then losing.
Plenty of people, regardless of IQ, fall for the trap of playing a rigged game because its the only game in town. If the game is rigged ... don't play. If you play anyway ? You'll lose in the long run - no matter how high you score on an IQ test. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:55 PM (tQPzC) 111
Rhodesia? We say Zimbabwe now, don't we?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 05:56 PM (Xw32h) 112
I will not be voting R this go around. No way in Hell.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 19, 2024 05:52 PM (aFNOf) ----------------- Is it too late to primary the aisle jumpers? Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 05:56 PM (unUNN) 113
If the game is rigged ... don't play. If you play anyway ? You'll lose in the long run - no matter how high you score on an IQ test.
Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:55 PM (tQPzC) So you're saying Biden is better than Trump ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 05:56 PM (Akjoo) 114
98 “61”
Are you shitting me. If Trump went to jail secret service would follow him in. Armed. And would fuck u any homo pretend gangster who got near him. Really? WTF are you thinking Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM (V/pbu) I think what would actually happen is Trump immediately seeks-out the leader of the strongest gang in the joint, lays the old Trump razz-ma-tazz on him, and that gang becomes his prison-wide bodyguard. In return for some favors Trump can arrange to get in for the gang. Then Trump tells the SS detail to go protect someone who actually needs it. Media heads all go mushroom-cloud. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 05:56 PM (5fDan) 115
Nice, but to really experience this song, I believe you have to go with the guy who wrote it, not some whitebread boys from SoCal
https://tinyurl.com/mwwbdxm4 Posted by: Michael Douglas at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM How about adding some down-home terpschorean expression to it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnXMqHLN9JA Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:59 PM (a3Q+t) 116
I commented earlier....
I think the money allocated to Congress is managed by the left. They decide who, what gets funding. The GOP is subservient. It's really obvious. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (Q4IgG) 117
Why trust the Secret Service?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (MvF+J) 118
I never understood the concept of righting historical inequalities by perpetrating inequalities today against people who had nothing to do with it and benefitting people who were not disadvantaged. This is civilization-destroying stupidity.
Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (unUNN) 119
117 Why trust the Secret Service?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (MvF+J I agree.. I always hope Trump has some of his own security Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:01 PM (Akjoo) 120
When the checkers are all attached to the pins of grenades, play something else.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 06:01 PM (0FoWg) 121
So you're saying Biden is better than Trump ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 05:56 PM (Akjoo) I'm saying how we voted last time didn't matter ... so I'm not holding my breath this time. And voting GOP in general hasn't mattered in 40 years. So no ... I don't give a shit about political sport. I've grown out of it. Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat was more entertaining, and no less scripted. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:01 PM (tQPzC) 122
The GOP is subservient. It's really obvious.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM "Bring out The Gimp!" -- Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 06:02 PM (a3Q+t) 123
Kee p saying We are in the Looting of the Empire stage before the collapse
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:02 PM (fwDg9) 124
Trump is a flawed human being. Biden will complete the destruction of this country. That's it. It's that simple.
Sit out the election if you want to, but don't don a cloak of righteousness while doing so. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:03 PM (2UnvF) 125
AWFLs can be AWFULs as well, the U is for urban as these females are almost all urban-dwellers. There is no way they would be among the despised rural population.
Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:03 PM (unUNN) 126
Blabbermouth: DAVID LEE ROTH Releases New Song 'Scotch And Sofa'
https://tinyurl.com/9cscf833 Video at link. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 06:04 PM (WxVVv) 127
Trump is a flawed human being. Biden will complete the destruction of this country. That's it. It's that simple.
If I knew Biden would ? I'd fill out my ballot today. The sooner we get this over, the sooner we can move on to whatever is next. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:04 PM (tQPzC) 128
123 Kee p saying We are in the Looting of the Empire stage before the collapse
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:02 PM (fwDg9) I have to admit sometimes I wonder if it would be better to let Biden have it and quicken the demise of the Country But I would like one more tiny chance that Trump might be able to stop it.. I know.. Not likely ... I'll be voting anyway Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:05 PM (Akjoo) 129
Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 05:55 PM Go f yourself while you masturbate over the Penn State logo and regret things that could have been. I'm lighting a Coach Joe Paterno candle while you continue on your three day binge. Before your manic episode crashes into depression. What was it - 18 hours you were manic yesterday? I was like WTF? Sorry if the Cobs have decided not to clean out the riff-raft. No tip-jar from me. How about a nice brag from you? Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:05 PM (RKVpM) 130
think what would actually happen is Trump immediately seeks-out the leader of the strongest gang in the joint, lays the old Trump razz-ma-tazz on him, and that gang becomes his prison-wide bodyguard. In return for some favors Trump can arrange to get in for the gang. Then Trump tells the SS detail to go protect someone who actually needs it. Media heads all go mushroom-cloud.
Posted by: Gre Trump. " hear me now you fucking lazy fags, I'm not in here with you, you're here with me!" Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 06:05 PM (RjBju) 131
“61”
Are you shitting me. If Trump went to jail secret service would follow him in. Armed. And would fuck u any homo pretend gangster who got near him. Really? WTF are you thinking Posted by: Redenzo at April 19, 2024 05:49 PM (V/pbu) --------------- [Reprising my comment from earlier today:] Bennie Thompson introduces bill to deny Trump Secret Service protection and ensure that he's Epsteined if convicted of a felony and goes to prison: [Washington Times:] http://tiny.cc/hj4txz Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 06:05 PM (IcPqy) 132
Bennie Thompson introduces bill to deny Trump Secret Service protection and ensure that he's Epsteined if convicted of a felony and goes to prison:
[Washington Times:] http://tiny.cc/hj4txz Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 06:05 PM (IcPqy) Yeah, makes sense. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:07 PM (di6C2) 133
If I knew Biden would ? I'd fill out my ballot today. The sooner we get this over, the sooner we can move on to whatever is next.
Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:04 PM (tQPzC) ---------------------- Yeah, winning later by losing now is a brilliant strategy, genius. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:07 PM (2UnvF) 134
Scogg, did your mom drop you on your head or did you have to work to get this stupid?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:08 PM (2UnvF) 135
Yeah, winning later by losing now is a brilliant strategy, genius.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:07 PM (2UnvF) To be fair, the Let it Burn caucus has been with us a while. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:08 PM (di6C2) 136
11 What about discriminating on the basis of sartorial choice, e.g. The Book Thread?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:20 PM (a3Q+t) ---- You have a beef about you briefs? Posted by: Ciampino - this is short for book thread at April 19, 2024 06:08 PM (qfLjt) 137
It's not a cloak of righteousness. It's more like a turtleneck sweater.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 06:08 PM (dg+HA) 138
Since 2016 I've been hearing the argument that PDT isn't presidential and I cannot vote for him so I'm sitting out this election. WTH, how is potatus presidential? Not voting for PDT is a vote for the veggie in chief. If nothing else vote for the least offensive of the two and if you think potatus is it you're an idiot.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at April 19, 2024 06:09 PM (bQU1b) 139
My sartorial, my choice.
Posted by: Needs work at April 19, 2024 06:10 PM (dg+HA) 140
I am going to vote R and encourage everyone I know to do so. I am not going to surrender one fucking thing to the dems. Come and get it, assholes
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:11 PM (Xw32h) 141
I never understood the concept of righting historical inequalities by perpetrating inequalities today against people who had nothing to do with it and benefitting people who were not disadvantaged. This is civilization-destroying stupidity.
Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (unUNN) It's all about money, graft, vote buying, rape, water walkers, doo gooders, karens, virtue signaling, rape and money. One gets paid to be "disadvantaged". Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 06:12 PM (R/m4+) 142
I live in a Red state. I like it. Will not be voting for Leftists. I say this without alluding to Republicans. Easy.
Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 06:12 PM (PCK5/) 143
I am going to vote R and encourage everyone I know to do so. I am not going to surrender one fucking thing to the dems. Come and get it, assholes
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:11 PM (Xw32h) -------------- Right there with you. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:12 PM (2UnvF) 144
Yeah, winning later by losing now is a brilliant strategy, genius.
Again, you folks addicted to voting keep insisting that its a choice between two distinctions. In the macro - it simply has not been. For decades. When Trump won the first time - the GOP blocked him harder than the DNC. When Trump won the second time - the GOP closed their eyes and covered their ears while he got screwed. And when Trump wins the third time ? They'll do the latter first, then the former if need be. There is just no reason to get excited. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:13 PM (tQPzC) 145
On bright side, vote because there is the chance a hundred million people like us are fed up seeing their costs skyrocket and government cronies living like kings
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:13 PM (fwDg9) 146
138 Since 2016 I've been hearing the argument that PDT isn't presidential and I cannot vote for him so I'm sitting out this election. WTH, how is potatus presidential? Not voting for PDT is a vote for the veggie in chief. If nothing else vote for the least offensive of the two and if you think potatus is it you're an idiot.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at April 19, 2024 06:09 PM (bQU1b) The dopes who hate Tump for not being presidential consider Obummer and Potatus to super-Presidential in bearing, tone, speechifying, gravitas, etc. Dopes. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 06:13 PM (5fDan) Posted by: nigel tufnel at April 19, 2024 06:13 PM (v3pYe) 148
I'm waiting for Scoog to tell us he hits the tip-jar with the girthy weight of 10,000 John Holmes on an LD dose of viagra. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:13 PM (RKVpM) 149
Nihilism or Fatalism?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (di6C2) 150
I never understood the concept of righting historical inequalities by perpetrating inequalities today against people who had nothing to do with it and benefitting people who were not disadvantaged. This is civilization-destroying stupidity.
Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (unUNN) It's not stupidity, it's intentional. The mind-numbing evil of it is they are using past wrongs of their *own* compatriots to justify doing all the same shit today. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (lX8VI) 151
Praise God there is hope for the Republic.
Posted by: setnaffa at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (jeNdr) 152
Ollie, the potato goes in the front!
Posted by: Just the punchline at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (dg+HA) 153
About ten years.
Posted by: Just the punchline again at April 19, 2024 06:15 PM (dg+HA) 154
Why trust the Secret Service?
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 06:00 PM (MvF+J We need to lay off the "don't trust the secret service" stuff. I have been hearing that since 2015 when Trump won the primary....we can't trust the secret service they will let Trump get killed, etc. It's time to let that go. Iffn it ain't happened in 9 years I don't think it is going to happen this year. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 06:15 PM (QNSds) 155
152 Ollie, the potato goes in the front!
Posted by: Just the punchline at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (dg+HA) Right next to the onion. Some cubed beef and you have stew. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:15 PM (di6C2) 156
I am going to vote R and encourage everyone I know to do so. I am not going to surrender one fucking thing to the dems. Come and get it, assholes
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:11 PM (Xw32h) _______________ THIS. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:16 PM (YqDXo) 157
Nihilism or Fatalism?
On the forced march into Dachau ? Realism. The guy that still insists on stopping to smell the roses outside the gate ? An asshole. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:16 PM (tQPzC) 158
Now do the 9th appeals court, that just ruled unanimously that cops couldn't arrest people just because other people might resort to violence to stop them from talking.
If I stand on the street corner and say abortion is evil, in Seattle, they could arrest me, because my words might cause other people to become violent. Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law at April 19, 2024 06:17 PM (mvURQ) 159
On the forced march into Dachau ? Realism. The guy that still insists on stopping to smell the roses outside the gate ? An asshole.
Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:16 PM (tQPzC) ------------ You've got your shrink on speed dial, don't you? Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 06:18 PM (2UnvF) 160
@sentdefender
· 18m Significant Airstrikes by Unknown Aircraft have been reported against a Major Iranian-Backed Militia Base in the Babylon Governorate of Eastern Iraq to the South of Baghdad. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 06:18 PM (LkLld) 161
I think everyone knows that AA only has the following effects.
- It promotes the unqualified, thus making that class look even worse. - It stains the qualified, and everyone things they Didn't Earn It. - It enshitifies everything, destroying society. - It is cash for lawyers and power for politicians. So,.... The Purpose of a System Is What It Does. The purpose is to HARM the favored class, and that is all it accomplishes. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 06:18 PM (VskGF) 162
Use the ballot box and have the other box that's not the soap box available.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 06:18 PM (R4t5M) 163
Iffn it ain't happened in 9 years I don't think it is going to happen this year.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 06:15 PM (QNSds) Perhaps. I am not saying that they cannot be trusted, but completely separate from the direction the rest of the thread is going: Would anyone actually want to be a SS guy? There is a certain amount of... amorality implied in the job. You protect your assigned guy, no matter what. You stand outside the door if he is cheating on his wife. You watch out for threats while he is sniffing and feeling up a 12 year old. I dunno, there is a certain... emptiness to it. Just something I have thought about since... I'd say Dave the movie. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM (di6C2) 164
I misread the headline as "Supreme Court Rules 9-0 That Reverse Discrimination Is Good. . ."
I should read more than one line. Posted by: RS at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM (E7m29) 165
Hey, Scoog - does CBD have your email addy? He has mine. Oh wait, he keeps blocking you, you keep coming back with your same manic message to give the hell up. Go to hell, along with your assorted socks that mysteriously like to s__k you dick. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM (RKVpM) 166
On a lighter note, the Feds are now warning that all our base are belong to China.
Funny how quickly we flipped from "China is no competition and we are well ahead," to "We lost." Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM (VskGF) 167
164 I misread the headline as "Supreme Court Rules 9-0 That Reverse Discrimination Is Good. . ."
I should read more than one line. Posted by: RS at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM (E7m29) Yeah, a scan got my blood pressure pumping until I waited and reread. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM (di6C2) 168
Like I said I'm voting... Haven't missed a vote since I was first allowed to vote.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM (Akjoo) 169
OT Risky Business is getting a Criterion release in July.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (MnmvL) 170
Pale and Male is Stale
Mary Sue Girlbosses are so hot right now! Posted by: Leftist Blue-hairs I have four females between me and my CEO. One is white and has a solid career professionally as an EE engineer, she is my director and supervisor. The next one i never heard of in the 27 and a half years I've been in the company. Supposed to be a mechanical engineer, but poofed into existence last year as the division vice president engineer. The next two vice presidents are from HBCS schools with shitty reputations for the professional graduated engineers. One is the division senior executive engineer responsible for profit and loss, the other is the business area executive vice president over 135,000 employees and maybe $300B in sales, profit and loss. In a field dominated by white males, and asian males, around 90%...thus is discriminatory on the surface and outright evil. Only my supervisor understands how to decompose requirements and develop a system design. The two hbcs Veeps are 100% clueless in that area. I've worked with both of them before they made vp, very early in their careers. Didn't earn it. Posted by: BifBewalski at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (MsrgL) 171
It's not stupidity, it's intentional.
The mind-numbing evil of it is they are using past wrongs of their *own* compatriots to justify doing all the same shit today. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 06:14 PM (lX8VI) Soros and other communists DESIRE CHAOS and dysfunction. That's the goal of anti-white discrimination, DEI, trans rights, bail "reform," etc etc. Bottom up > top down > inside out They DESIRE crime, violence, death, mass graves, famine, no energy, and all things non civilized because the west wouldn't bow to communism in the state it was. Posted by: dagny, first of her name at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (U8kCF) 172
"I mean, some of us think that a private employer should be able to discriminate. Freedom of contract and all that."
right ... and this is how they snuck these reg's by us over the decades. They make them only apply to companies with over 50 employees, or whatever number works. Most small businesses were not impacted ... at first. Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (Cus5s) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 06:22 PM (vtyCZ) 174
163 Iffn it ain't happened in 9 years I don't think it is going to happen this year.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 06:15 PM (QNSds) Perhaps. I am not saying that they cannot be trusted, but completely separate from the direction the rest of the thread is going: Would anyone actually want to be a SS guy? There is a certain amount of... amorality implied in the job. You protect your assigned guy, no matter what. You stand outside the door if he is cheating on his wife. You watch out for threats while he is sniffing and feeling up a 12 year old. I dunno, there is a certain... emptiness to it. Just something I have thought about since... I'd say Dave the movie. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM (di6C2) They soothe their troubled consciences by banging hookers by the dozen every chance they get, and no doubt find ways to charge some or all of their 'fun' to the taxpayers. IMHO. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 06:22 PM (5fDan) 175
I dunno, there is a certain... emptiness to it. Just something I have thought about since... I'd say Dave the movie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM (di6C2) The Praetorian Guard - with guns. Honest men would either never take the job, or routinely resign. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:22 PM (tQPzC) 176
Simple rule for schools to avoid lawsuits:
1) Have every applicant take a standardized test to enroll. 2) Above a certain score, you are in automatically. 3) below a certain score, you are rejected automatically. 4) Between the two scores - lottery admission. The decision is perfectly fair. This will save students and colleges loads of money - no lengthy application process, no essays, no interviews. Easy peasy. Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law at April 19, 2024 06:23 PM (mvURQ) 177
168 Like I said I'm voting... Haven't missed a vote since I was first allowed to vote.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM (Akjoo) You are like everyone else here, I would imagine…mthe Horde is engaged… unlike most people.. which seems to be an intractable problem. Maybe impoverishment will get their attention. Posted by: tubal at April 19, 2024 06:23 PM (PCK5/) 178
169 OT Risky Business is getting a Criterion release in July.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (MnmvL) Reminder: Rebecca De Morney https://tinyurl.com/5n9a5psk Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:23 PM (di6C2) 179
Like I said I'm voting... Haven't missed a vote since I was first allowed to vote. Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 06:20 PM Don't give up. Some want you to believe this is some 3D chess game. It's not. It's checkers. Block them from winning, even if it comes to a draw every single time. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:23 PM (RKVpM) 180
Would anyone actually want to be a SS guy? There is a certain amount of... amorality implied in the job. You protect your assigned guy, no matter what. You stand outside the door if he is cheating on his wife. You watch out for threats while he is sniffing and feeling up a 12 year old.
I dunno, there is a certain... emptiness to it. Just something I have thought about since... I'd say Dave the movie. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:19 PM Pretty sure the good ones don't spend more than 5-10 years before they quit in disgust. However, the meme that Trump can't trust the secret service after 9 years needs to be put to rest. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 06:25 PM (QNSds) 181
" I am going to vote R and encourage everyone I know to do so. I am not going to surrender one fucking thing to the dems. Come and get it, assholes
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:11 PM (Xw32h) _______________ THIS. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara" ********* Agree. Posted by: Cosda at April 19, 2024 06:25 PM (sjyKm) 182
https://tinyurl.com/3ap4h2s3
20 Tweets from Bad Blue Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:25 PM (fwDg9) 183
am going to vote R and encourage everyone I know to do so. I am not going to surrender one fucking thing to the dems. Come and get it, assholes
Posted by: Ben Had at April 19, 2024 06:11 PM (Xw32h) _______________ THIS. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 06:16 PM (YqDXo) ———- Preach it BH, I’m with you . They win game over for a long time. ———- Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 06:26 PM (VFjIl) 184
At the risk of being.... well...
Voting for Republicans is no draw. Or have you not watched Republicans for the last 40 years. We are voting for our own destruction with a shape that's slightly more pleasing. Trump is different for absolute certain, but the rest of them... hell, forget it. Republicans hate your fucking guts every bit as much as Democrats do, they just lie about it for the most part. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (lX8VI) 185
Systematic discrimination against white men in corporate hiring might be the most underreported form of injustice in America today.
Posted by: leb at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (zTK4r) 186
Trump has his own security detail.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 06:27 PM (lX8VI) 187
1) Have every applicant take a standardized test to enroll.
2) Above a certain score, you are in automatically. 3) below a certain score, you are rejected automatically. 4) Between the two scores - lottery admission. The decision is perfectly fair. This will save students and colleges loads of money - no lengthy application process, no essays, no interviews. Easy peasy. Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law Uhhh,,,, (I am starting to question your credentials as a Mariachi Attorney) Posted by: Griggs, Ricci,,... at April 19, 2024 06:28 PM (VskGF) 188
Nood.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:28 PM (di6C2) 189
Rhodesia was the "good" one. What you don't want is Zimbabwe. (Rhodesia was trying to get the Africans ready for independence ... Z is saying "you're fine the way you are"...)
Posted by: SouthCentralPA at April 19, 2024 06:28 PM (6mBpS) 190
nood crime
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 06:28 PM (vtyCZ) 191
"Pretty sure the good ones don't spend more than 5-10 years before they quit in disgust. However, the meme that Trump can't trust the secret service after 9 years needs to be put to rest."
******* Many years ago I met a SS agent who had been on the FLOTUS detail. Somebody joked about letting females into the WH backdoor for Bill Clinton. The agent replied that it did happen but not always for Bill. Posted by: Cosda at April 19, 2024 06:29 PM (sjyKm) 192
I might try to get some on the left to vote for RFK Jr ... if I knew any such leftists. But if you want the climate deniers locked up, RFK Jr is the better "leftist" choice (as long as he doesn't win ... still perhaps better than Brandon).
Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 06:29 PM (Cus5s) 193
SATs are staggering good at predicting success in college. Seriously - the score translates directly to % finishing degrees, how many degrees earned, etc.
Why would you use any other measure to determine who gets in? You want people who will benefit from attending college. This how you get that. Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (mvURQ) Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:30 PM (RKVpM) 195
If a school wants to lower their threshold for admission, go right ahead. You'll get a lot more dropouts and didn't finishers.
Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law at April 19, 2024 06:31 PM (mvURQ) 196
Voting for Republicans is no draw.
Wasting your time. You are arguing against faith. No different than sports fans that can dismiss any egregious call by the officials with the old line "can't let the stripes decide the game". They look at this, like a lot of other shit, in black and white absolutes. Win or lose. In reality ? DNC wins we lose. GOP wins we still lose half our initial bet. Because the game is rigged. Their answer ? Play harder. Its all they know. Posted by: Its Always Been This Way at April 19, 2024 06:32 PM (tQPzC) 197
Karl Malden is an actor who should have kept his nose to the grindstone.
Posted by: James Francis Durante at April 19, 2024 06:33 PM (V5BDR) 198
193 Why would you use any other measure to determine who gets in? You want people who will
fixt Posted by: nigel tufnel at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (v3pYe) 199
>Reminder: Rebecca De Morney
https://tinyurl.com/5n9a5psk Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 06:23 PM (di6C2) She was incandescently hot in Risky Business. Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 06:34 PM (GTqXr) 200
There always is a nood after I post Bad Blue
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:36 PM (fwDg9) 201
Powerful people are breaking laws . Corruption, if given enough time gets weeded out and hung.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 06:42 PM (J8LnB) 202
Now do the 9th appeals court, that just ruled unanimously that cops couldn't arrest people just because other people might resort to violence to stop them from talking.
If I stand on the street corner and say abortion is evil, in Seattle, they could arrest me, because my words might cause other people to become violent. Posted by: El Mariachi Attorney at Law at April 19, 2024 06:17 PM (mvURQ) ---------------- The very concept that I mustn't speak because a lunatic may be set off to commit violence is utter nullification of the 1st A. There is nothing in it that says "unless you hurt the feelings of mentally deranged people". Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:46 PM (unUNN) 203
Only my supervisor understands how to decompose requirements and develop a system design. The two hbcs Veeps are 100% clueless in that area. I've worked with both of them before they made vp, very early in their careers. Didn't earn it.
Posted by: BifBewalski at April 19, 2024 06:21 PM (MsrgL) ---------------- This is guaranteed to destroy the faith in any woman's achievement in reaching the top of the tree. It really must be that only a very few have got there on merit since they feel they cannot complain or even they will be replaced by the didn't earn it brigade. Posted by: Decaf at April 19, 2024 06:51 PM (unUNN) 204
Scogg, You’re redundant.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 06:54 PM (IQY71) 205
What's funny is that objective standards were originally designed to ensure unqualified men did not get jobs.
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 06:55 PM (RjBju) 206
I was hoping that I wouldn’t be around for the demise of our country due to my poor health. But, it looks like I’m going to be right smack in the middle of it. This isn’t going to end well.
Posted by: Unkaren at April 19, 2024 07:42 PM (d1Q1Y) 207
When I left high tech 5 years ago, I left with a bad taste in my mouth. This was near the beginning of bringing diversity to STEM jobs.
The worst part of the situation then (and probably now) was that all the bad parts of affirmative action come with these diversity hires. Their bosses don’t really respect them because they doubt their abilities, so they get the worst or do nothing jobs. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 08:22 PM (RovqD) Biden Rewrites Title IX Law to Mandate the Use of "Proper" (In Other Words: Fake) Pronouns, Forbid "Misgendering," Mandate Boys' Access to Girls' Locker Rooms and Bathrooms, And Restore the Obama-Era Kangaroo Sex CourtsThis is a sop to the leftwing teachers unions, who demanded their AWFL politics be encoded into law. Just without the actual "law" part. Biden added new "rules" to the law by his own imperial power. The rules also mandate that boys accused of sexual assault be presumed guilty by colleges.The Biden administration's actions finalizing revised Title IX regulations represent a victory for powerful teachers unions, which have fueled Democrats' 2024 election campaigns. On Friday morning, the Department of Education finalized sweeping new Title IX rules that it said will "strengthen vital protections" from sex-based harassment and prevent discrimination based on gender identity. The regulations dismantle Trump-era actions that bolstered protections, but also prescribed a strict grievance process that ensures the accused are treated as innocent until proven guilty. The nation's two largest teachers unions, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, have for months heavily advocated for the regulations to be finalized. During the current election cycle, the two unions have funneled millions of dollars to Democrat-aligned political action committees, but virtually nothing to Republicans, according to federal filings. "Prior to the 2020 rule, there was progress on changing the culture of sexual violence on our education campuses, as well as improvements to student safety. But the Trump-DeVos rule quashed open discussion of sexual harassment and gender-based violence," AFT President Randi Weingarten wrote in a comment letter supporting the Biden administration's regulations.The AP claims that the rule does not mandate that trans athletes demolish girls in sports, but, while that's not explicit in this rule, it is certainly implied by the rest of the language, stating that no trans students can be "excluded" from "any educational activity." The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration. The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Joe Biden. He had promised to dismantle rules created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who added new protections for students accused of sexual misconduct. Notably absent from Biden's policy, however, is any mention of transgender athletes. The administration originally planned to include a new policy forbidding schools from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but that provision was put on hold. The delay is widely seen as a political maneuver during an election year in which Republicans have rallied around bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports.My thought: Biden didn't want to put that in writing so close to an election he's losing so the rule just strongly implies that you'd better not kick boys and men (this applies to colleges, too) off girls' teams. But he wants the plausible deniability of it not being explicitly stated. But soon another "Dear Colleague" letter will be issued, "helping" schools make the Right Choice on boys in girls sports. In related news, JK Rowling says she'll never forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for throwing her under the bus and cancelling her. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
He must be doing this to consolidate the Hispanic vote.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (YIxO9) 2
Or he figures he's going to lose so he may as well poison the well.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (YIxO9) 3
Amazing times we live in.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (wXzSc) Posted by: Senor Chuy at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (KRtlO) 5
These changes wont survive the court challenges but the damage has been done as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (QNSds) 6
Good and hard, ladies
Posted by: nckate at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (4bYb7) 7
I've been seeing some talk on Outkick about the potential/possibility of top-tier HS athletes (primarily in baseball and football) skipping their schools' teams for private teams so they can better market themselves to scouts. I wonder if this new development hastens that plan and expands it to women's sports.
Posted by: Octochicken at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (oCS0o) Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (MvF+J) 9
Whoa, here at the beginning and not the end.
Truly amazing. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (wXzSc) 10
Back around 1990 - when Title IX really started to get teeth ? Who here is honest enough to say they mouthed words in support - because they never saw today's shit show coming ?
Because the 60s Civil Rights shit told you this was coming. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (tQPzC) 11
My thought: Biden didn't want to put that in writing so close to an election he's losing so the rule just strongly implies that you'd better not kick boys and men (this applies to colleges, too) off girls' teams. But he wants the plausible deniability of it not being explicitly stated.
But soon another "Dear Colleague" letter will be issued, "helping" schools make the Right Choice on boys in girls sports. Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) 12
Weingarten added that the administration's rules -- which are set to go into effect in August -- would "remove dangerous regulations put in place in 2020 and put us back on the path of honestly discussing the modern realities of equal access to education."
++++ Oy. They lie as they breathe. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (HnUIn) 13
Could SCOTUS please pound Chevron into dust with a ruling requiring every rule individual rule change get an individual vote in both chambers of Congress at regular legislation thresholds?
That'd slow some of this nonsense down a bit, at least. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (GBKbO) 14
Oh, FFS.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (di6C2) 15
All of this is leading to the Bloody Road.
Posted by: The Perspicacious Pendulum at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (Zz86T) 16
Are boys pretending to be girls presumed guilty of sexual assault?
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (ewqMN) 17
What pronouns do furries use?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (9yWhg) 18
What are the mandated punishments for violating these 'equitable rules'? Misgendering a tranny student gets a 9 year-old boy 20-to-life in an adult male prison?
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (5fDan) 19
Friday announcement, of course.
Posted by: Mark1971 at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (xPl2J) 20
5 These changes wont survive the court challenges but the damage has been done as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) ------------ Couple of executive orders will clear this up. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (wXzSc) 21
The Junta's plan makes perfect sense. Flood the courts with these ridiculous overreaches, and some of them will sneak through.
Biden's handlers are not stupid. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (gSZYf) 22
And yet another reason why I am so glad I home school.
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (ZdaMQ) 23
JK is a reliable leftist. Too bad for her.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: Coop at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (63Dwl) 25
My thought: Biden didn't want to put that in writing so close to an election he's losing so the rule just strongly implies that you'd better not kick boys and men (this applies to colleges, too) off girls' teams. But he wants the plausible deniability of it not being explicitly stated.
++++ The beauty of a single-party state is that they don't *need* to be explicit. Just make it clear what's to be done and all of the drones will happily "work toward the fuhrer." Under ideal circumstances - and we usually have them - they don't have to take any official action at all. The tranny stuff is objectionable that there actually does need to be *some* sort of official action, but it needn't be much. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (HnUIn) 26
Is Title IX an actual law or is it an Ersatz Crafting Table/Enabling Act passed by Congress that the Administrative State takes turns pimping out?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (oJb1g) 27
I knew this would get out of hand.
Posted by: fd, still not gay at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (vFG9F) 28
Sound like there is more rape on a college campus that a biker bars. Why do women go there?
Posted by: Ripley at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (PTDkx) 29
>>> Couple of executive orders will clear this up.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (wXzSc) No not really. Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (Y6IkP) 30
Another lefty nutbag set himself on fire, this time outside Trump's show trial. Seems to be a thing amongst fucked in the head lefty jagoffs. Oh well. Sorry he felt he needed to do something so forgettable and worthless. Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (et1vG) 31
I know why the executive branch is allowed to write rules and regulation.
I mean...there are both good and bad reasons. Honestly, mostly bad. But...it's so massively abused that I think it should be outright outlawed. Like, a bureaucrat who writes a law and tries to implement it without Congressional approval is drawn and quartered, or something. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (GBKbO) 32
One NC kid got suspended for saying illegal alien in class. Another NC kid smacked the teacher twice during class but no punishment was reported. One week in Carolina schools. First kid white, second not.
Posted by: nckate at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (4bYb7) 33
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"Enough of this "high road" shit." Cutesy Time is over. No more Mister Nice Guy Posted by: Coop at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (63Dwl) https://tinyurl.com/2p8x98xn Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (di6C2) 34
>>> I knew this would get out of hand.
Posted by: fd, still not gay at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (vFG9F) ^^^ What he said. Posted by: Fred Thompson at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (Y6IkP) 35
gender-based violence
Isn't there currently a lawsuit from a guy who got kicked out of college (maybe Ivy League?) because the girl claimed rape months afterwards, but it turns out she raped him? Pretty sure a white male has more access to due process on a Native American reservation than top-tier colleges these days. Posted by: pookysgirl has opinions at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (dtlDP) 36
"No one should face bullying or discrimination just because of who they are, who they love," Cardona told reporters. "Sadly, this happens all too often."
++++ Sorry, but if you're in a sex-segregated space and you decide that the rule doesn't apply to you, then yeah, you *should* be punished, reviled and ejected. It ain't about "who you are" or "who you love" - it's about what you *do.* Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (HnUIn) 37
All that Biden devoutness gets a little overwhelming.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (ewqMN) 38
The response of this should be states and localities using the laws on the books to arrest trannies and groomers and put them in jail.
But even in the reddest of red states they won't. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (ibTVg) 39
36 Sorry, but if you're in a sex-segregated space and you decide that the rule doesn't apply to you, then yeah, you *should* be punished, reviled and ejected. It ain't about "who you are" or "who you love" - it's about what you *do.*
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (HnUIn) ======== First, men weren't allowed to have sex-segregated spaces. Now, women aren't allowed as long as the dude says he'd like to have long hair someday. I mean...okay. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (GBKbO) 40
My wife was a college athlete. She was on full scholarship. Her family wouldn't have been able to put her through school without it. These assholes are doing real harm to women by taking athletic opportunities away from them.
You don't have to be a Division 1 superstar to earn an athletic scholarship. In the recent past, plenty of ladies could earn a place on a team somewhere if they wanted. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (eyxn4) 41
Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (BjpyL) Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (2bFN5) 43
Another lefty nutbag set himself on fire, this time outside Trump's show trial.
_______________ Excellent. We should encourage this. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (YqDXo) 44
Will this cut off federal funding to states like Florida, that are already placing restrictions on mutilation of groomed and confused children?
Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (Cus5s) 45
Goodbye 1st Amendment, been nice while it lasted
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:16 PM (fwDg9) 46
The rules also mandate that boys accused of sexual assault be presumed guilty by colleges.
++++ That's already how things work right now, today. But I assume that this applies only to men, not men-in-dresses. I assume the men-in-dresses will be assumed innocent despite any evidence to the contrary. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:16 PM (HnUIn) 47
the great pr worst thing about this is that trump can issue an executive order reversing this only to have a federal judge tell him he can't
and i had a run in with that fed judge. Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 04:16 PM (B1FKF) 48
20 5 These changes wont survive the court challenges but the damage has been done as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) ------------ Couple of executive orders will clear this up. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (wXzSc) I forbid the Trump Administration to issue new rules while the court cases I'm trying about the 2024 rules are ongoing! No Executive Orders, either, Hitler Pig! Posted by: Federal Judge Macadamia Chin Ho Nutt at April 19, 2024 04:16 PM (5fDan) 49
42 Enough of this "high road" shit.
-------- High, low, whatever works. Death Race 2000. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (2bFN5) Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun. Posted by: Ash at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (di6C2) 50
>>> Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) There is no Biden, only ZUUL. Posted by: Barack ZUUL Obama at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (Y6IkP) 51
Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) -------------------- It's Kalorama and they aren't that dumb. They've got a plan. Between keeping Biden and this, bets on that consolidation before the election is in the works. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (wXzSc) 52
First, men weren't allowed to have sex-segregated spaces.
Now, women aren't allowed as long as the dude says he'd like to have long hair someday. I mean...okay. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:15 PM (GBKbO) +++++ Oh yes. The elimination of male spaces is a serious problem, and is one of the reasons I can't really get my dander up about this nonsense. The feminists pushed hard for it, and now they're being eaten by it. Let them clean up their own mess. But specifically, the notion that you shouldn't be punished for breaking the rules on a false pretext is laughable. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (HnUIn) Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (B1FKF) 54
Burning man seems to be a conspiracy nut, but then conspiracies seem to come facts eventually.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (fwDg9) 55
Watched a video where five ?HS? girls stepped up to the shot-put and then walked away with the ball. They were protesting having to compete against a dude in a dress.
Encouraging but not good enough. Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (cf/0E) 56
One NC kid got suspended for saying illegal alien in class. Another NC kid smacked the teacher twice during class but no punishment was reported. One week in Carolina schools. First kid white, second not.
Posted by: nckate at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (4bYb7) ________________ Superfluous information that was obvious from the preceding account. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (YqDXo) 57
Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) ++++ Only the blue cities matter to the vote-counters. That's where the vote is. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (HnUIn) 58
I'm sure it's much easier to say exactly what you think about transgenderism when you're a billionaire, as whatever J.K. Rowling is worth. I'm glad she's saying it, but I have more respect for the parent making $60, 000 saying it in front of the school board.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (XkYcA) 59
Rowling's got a rack.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (MvF+J) 60
So, can furries who think they are dogs compete in dog shows now?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (9yWhg) 61
So the government is making mental illness a right.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (fwDg9) 62
"Another lefty nutbag set himself on fire, this time outside Trump's show trial."
His manifesto was all about crypto and the globalist thieves. Not sure he is wrong on that, but also not sure why he decided to die in a fire (or maybe he survived ... seems doubtful). Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (Cus5s) Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (HnUIn) 64
Campus Reform: Expelled male student sues college for faulty rape trial
https://tinyurl.com/3tw89jvw Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (BjpyL) 65
He’s no going off the catholic script I put out earlier this month is he?
Posted by: Pope Frankie at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (5h/8D) 66
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Another lefty nutbag set himself on fire, this time outside Trump's show trial. Seems to be a thing amongst fucked in the head lefty jagoffs. Oh well. Sorry he felt he needed to do something so forgettable and worthless. Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (et1vG) Ultimate manifestation of Trump Derangement Syndrome? Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (5fDan) 67
Joe, my hate is coming to a middle. Now my ewetub suggested is full of stuff like this:
https://tinyurl.com/59uvwx6h Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (di6C2) 68
63 Trump should double-down if he gets back in.
Issue an EO suspending Title IX altogether. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (HnUIn) ======= EO shutting down every department not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. Go big or go home. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (GBKbO) 69
The rules also mandate that boys accused of sexual assault be presumed guilty by colleges
how will that work when he's a she? answers on a post card please.... Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (bving) 70
So, can furries who think they are dogs compete in dog shows now?
I saw a story from some HS where the kids were walking out because the administrators were allowing some kids to be furies. One of the furies said something to the effect of "we don't really thing we are animals we think we are people that like to wear fur suits" and then referenced some other group that *actually* thought they were animals. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (ibTVg) 71
These changes wont survive the court challenges but the damage has been done as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) ________________ So when Trump wins, he can outlaw the Democrat Party, at least for a while? Hurry, November. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (YqDXo) Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (RIvkX) 73
> First, men weren't allowed to have sex-segregated spaces.
Some "men's rights" types online are pointing out that, in a way, this is payback for all of the men's only spaces women bullied their way into. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (eyxn4) 74
So, can furries who think they are dogs compete in dog shows now?
___________ Only if they're spayed or neutered. I hope. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (YqDXo) Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (R/m4+) 76
72 The school year will start off with a bang.
Right before the election too. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (RIvkX) ======= "I finally had enough. I went to vote for RFK, but when I showed up they told me I already had. I guess I forgot. Oh well." -AWFLs Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (GBKbO) 77
Good.
We need all women’s sports to be turned into men’s sports. And all scholarships that go to girls now go to boys in wigs. Maybe then the grrrrllll power types will finally get it. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (Y6Wgg) 78
So when Trump wins, he can outlaw the Democrat Party, at least for a while? He could have every political getting a check from China, the EU, or Ukraine arrested for violating FARA and getting the full Manafort treatment. He probably won't but he could... Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:21 PM (ibTVg) 79
73 > First, men weren't allowed to have sex-segregated spaces.
Some "men's rights" types online are pointing out that, in a way, this is payback for all of the men's only spaces women bullied their way into. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (eyxn4) ======= I wouldn't call it payback. I'd call it a perfectly predictable consequence of 3rd wave feminism. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:21 PM (GBKbO) 80
>>>16 Are boys pretending to be girls presumed guilty of sexual assault?
claro que no. Boys pretending to be girls ARE girls, bigot. Posted by: Senor Chuy at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (KRtlO) 81
77 Good.
We need all women’s sports to be turned into men’s sports. And all scholarships that go to girls now go to boys in wigs. Maybe then the grrrrllll power types will finally get it. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (Y6Wgg) ======== So we can return to a purer form of feminist supremacism? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (GBKbO) 82
Mass Formation Psychopathy.
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EO shutting down every department not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Go big or go home. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (GBKbO) ++++ Works for me. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (HnUIn) 85
Another lefty nutbag set himself on fire, this time outside Trump's show trial.
Seems to be a thing amongst fucked in the head lefty jagoffs. Oh well. Sorry he felt he needed to do something so forgettable and worthless. Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (et1vG) Ultimate manifestation of Trump Derangement Syndrome? Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (5fDan) _____________ He was protesting global warming, just got a bit confused. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (YqDXo) 86
I see J.K. likes to show the girls off from time to time.
Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (OguvZ) 87
Some "men's rights" types online are pointing out that, in a way, this is payback for all of the men's only spaces women bullied their way into. There certainly is something to the notion that feminism (and trannyism is fourth generation feminism) is only hitting a speed bump when it has finally started to make things worse for women...as opposed to me. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (ibTVg) 88
63 Trump should double-down if he gets back in.
Issue an EO suspending Title IX altogether. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (HnUIn) Objectively, I think we are fucked. The bureaucracy is so entrenched and has enough power that anything short of full nuclear commitment will allow it to regrow like a hydra. You'd have to nuke it don to the ground and then keep it from regrowing. Remove the power. You can't just put your own 'good' people in charge, but you have to remove the seductiveness of it. But I do not see a bloodless way to do that. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (di6C2) 89
As much as school vouchers might be a decent intermediate step between "everybody paying to send everybody else's kids to government school" and "everybody paying to send everybody else's kids to whatever school the parents want...
This is the danger of that. That the government will make decisions that will force any school that takes the vouchers to follow random government diktats, even if the school is expressly founded on not allowing that kind of thing in their school. That's how the government controls all of this, with money. Even a government school wouldn't have to comply with Title IX and the rest if that school weren't taking government money. But any school that does take government money, must comply, or the government will take that money away. Posted by: FeatherBlade at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (ou9hh) 90
Does this new rule legally define the terms 'man' 'male' 'woman' 'female'?
(I denounce myself for asking such a ridiculous question) Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (5fDan) 91
84 EO shutting down every department not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Go big or go home. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (GBKbO) ++++ Works for me. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (HnUIn) ======= "I'm sorry, but while the Constitution does require us to collect income taxes, it does not include the IRS. IRS is banned. DOT can collect the money. Also, income taxes are at zero." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (GBKbO) 92
So we can return to a purer form of feminist supremacism? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:2 No comprende what you mean. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (Y6Wgg) 93
I wouldn't call it payback. I'd call it a perfectly predictable consequence of 3rd
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:21 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (YqDXo) 94
First, men weren't allowed to have sex-segregated spaces.
Some "men's rights" types online are pointing out that, in a way, this is payback for all of the men's only spaces women bullied their way into. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (eyxn4) I wouldn't call it payback. I'd call it a perfectly predictable consequence of 3rd wave feminism. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:21 PM (GBKbO) At the rate feminism is going they'll soon be arguing that if women don't want to compete with me...er, "women with penises," then they should just stay in the kitchen. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (BjpyL) 95
92 No comprende what you mean.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:23 PM (Y6Wgg) ======= "Women are better than men and should rule," as opposed to, "There are no differences between men and women." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (GBKbO) 96
EO shutting down every department not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Go big or go home. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:19 PM (GBKbO) Worth a shot. Then demolish the buildings and sell the land. Force them to have to really work to reestablish things. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (di6C2) 97
Campus Reform: Expelled male student sues college for faulty rape trial
https://tinyurl.com/3tw89jvw Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (BjpyL) Thanks. I know Amherst isn't Ivy League but it's definitely trying to be. Posted by: pookysgirl can't keep all the pretentious colleges straight at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (dtlDP) 98
Women wanted male spaces to be coed. Enjoy your coed spaces now.
Posted by: nckate at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (4bYb7) 99
I wouldn't call it payback. I'd call it a perfectly predictable consequence of 3rd wave feminism.
ironically while this is true it also completely invalidates every claim third generation feminism made. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (ibTVg) 100
Biden Rewrites Title IX Law
. Your new pro-abortion Gope will be to the left of Biden's new laws inside of 3 years. Posted by: I've got bad news for you at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (tN3kf) 101
Objectively, I think we are fucked. The bureaucracy is so entrenched and has enough power that anything short of full nuclear commitment will allow it to regrow like a hydra. You'd have to nuke it don to the ground and then keep it from regrowing. Remove the power. You can't just put your own 'good' people in charge, but you have to remove the seductiveness of it.
But I do not see a bloodless way to do that. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (di6C2) ++++ Which is why it will continue to melt into a puddle until the money runs out and the delicate balances of corruption and blackmail cannot be maintained, at which point it fractures and the country splinters into various autonomous semi (or outright) dictatorships in the reconsolidation phase. If, of course, we don't get invaded as a result of during the final melt/initial crackup. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (HnUIn) 102
>>> Rowling's got a rack.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (MvF+J) She was at some book award thing a decade ago and one of her knockers started flying free till her publicist I think who was standing there and witness to the whole spectacle dived in and wrestled that girl back into RK's dress. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (Y6IkP) 103
EO shutting down every department not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison I don't believe any "departments" are mentioned in the Constitution, only areas of responsibility of the Executive Branch. However, I think the Departments of the Executive Branch should be explicitly spelled out in any future version of the Constitution. I would start with four: State, War/Defense, Treasury, and Interior. You wanna add more? Fine, pass a Constitutional amendment authorizing it. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (9yWhg) 104
"Women are better than men and should rule," as opposed to, "There are no differences between men and women." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (GBKbO) I see. Yeah I guess those are the choices. It’s fun watching the grrrlll power types having to choose. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (Y6Wgg) 105
If I can't tell if a person is a he or a she, it will be an "it".
Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (MeG8a) 106
'A Brave New World that has such people in it!'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (sAmhv) 107
On Friday morning, the Department of Education finalized sweeping new Title IX rules that...
Very nice. Someone on our side told the Education Department to immolate itself. Posted by: t-bird at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (B46kE) 108
96 Worth a shot. Then demolish the buildings and sell the land. Force them to have to really work to reestablish things.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:24 PM (di6C2) ======= I'll never be president, but if I were, I'd start writing EOs pulling out huge swaths of the executive behemoth as unconstitutional while arguing the the president has the constitutional authority and obligation to do it and then ignore all court rulings saying otherwise because their authority on my power to do this is not in the constitution. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (GBKbO) 109
Biden Rewrites Title IX Law to Mandate the Use of "Proper" (In Other Words: Fake) Pronouns, Forbid "Misgendering,"
Fuck. You. You can pretend to be whatever you want to be. What you can't do, is force me to play along. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (sHgnb) 110
Worst progrock album evah.
youtube.com/watch?v=IHdErZKwnBU Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (MvF+J) 111
She was at some book award thing a decade ago and one of her knockers started flying free till her publicist I think who was standing there and witness to the whole spectacle dived in and wrestled that girl back into RK's dress.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (Y6IkP) Boob Wrangler for Billionaires. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (di6C2) 112
"Biden added new "rules" to the law by his own imperial power."
--- Again, maybe I'm just an autistic twit for having to do this every time, but Joe Biden did no such thing. Some nameless, faceless shadow figure in the administration did it. We're not even being ruled by a brain dead senile old pedofile. We're being ruled by gaggles of people, unknown to anyone but themselves. And their furry trans lovers. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (dGCAG) 113
Starting to feel like a fire sale at the WH - cram everything through before the election and/Biden stroking out.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Hkcdp) 114
102 Pics or GTFO.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (MvF+J) 115
Guess the future isn't female after all. It's tranny.
Posted by: nckate at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (4bYb7) 116
Either the Vegetable-in-Chief's handlers think they have the election wired with fraud, or they've given up entirely and are doing their kamikaze impression.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (YqDXo) 117
It’s funny how millenial progtards hate Harry Potter now. 10 years ago it defined their very existence. Mental illness is a helluva drug.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Y6Wgg) 118
BYU's head of security held a secret LGBTQ banquet inside of BYU's restricted security center. He even led a tour and encouraged people to take pictures inside the operations center.
http://tiny.cc/lp4txz I'm starting to consider taking BYU off my resume. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (eyxn4) 119
116 Either the Vegetable-in-Chief's handlers think they have the election wired with fraud, or they've given up entirely and are doing their kamikaze impression.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (YqDXo) ======= I go with, "The administration is packed with ideologues who would do this whether they were worried for their positions in government or not." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (GBKbO) 120
117 It’s funny how millenial progtards hate Harry Potter now. 10 years ago it defined their very existence. Mental illness is a helluva drug.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Y6Wgg) Thought they loved Harry Potter just hated JK Rowling. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (eYoxG) 121
How many women rulers don't tirn out to be all touchy feely?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (fwDg9) 122
If I can't tell if a person is a he or a she, it will be an "it".
Posted by: gourmand du jour "Hey fucker". Why? Because it's gender neutral. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (sHgnb) 123
Rowling's got a rack.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:17 PM (MvF+J) She was at some book award thing a decade ago and one of her knockers started flying free till her publicist I think who was standing there and witness to the whole spectacle dived in and wrestled that girl back into RK's dress. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (Y6IkP) That's not accidental. That's the female version of a guy in a trenchcoat walking through a public park flashing six year olds. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (BjpyL) 124
114 102 Pics or GTFO.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (MvF+J) https://tinyurl.com/59uvwx6h Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (di6C2) 125
>>> Boob Wrangler for Billionaires.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:26 PM (di6C2) Because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that bra. YOU NEED ME ON THAT BRA! Posted by: Boob Wranglers Union #491 at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (Y6IkP) 126
yeah, i'm just going to go back to rolling black powder cartridges for the Battersea reenactment in petersburg tomorrow.
otherwise, i'mma say some shit that'll get me in trouble... Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (bving) 127
Teacher's Unions are straight-up evil.
Have you ever watched a teacher's strike? You will NEVER find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. My kids went to private schools and we sacrificed a shit ton to do it. I can't imagine putting my kid in public school in these times. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (JeYYB) 128
Because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that bra. YOU NEED ME ON THAT BRA!
Posted by: Boob Wranglers Union #491 at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (Y6IkP) *golfclap* Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (di6C2) 129
Malicious compliance with "misgendering" nonsense is something every male in college should consider if he doesn't want to flatly refuse and make a federal case out of it.
Tony Sanders is a boy who goes by Toni and asserts that he's a girl. Don't "misgender" him. Use his name, in cases. No pronouns at all. "Tony picked up his backback and left the library" is out. Uses pronouns. "Sanders picked up Sanders' backback and left the library." "Sanders found that Sanders was dissatisfied with my refusal to use pronouns at all." Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (HnUIn) 130
Warner Brothers DESPERATELY wants another Harry Potter movie. JK wrote a sequel as a stage play. She also has final approval on... Well, everything. If they make the play into a movie, she will veto both actors returning. HA HA!
Posted by: joe d at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (JTyPA) 131
That's not accidental. That's the female version of a guy in a trenchcoat walking through a public park flashing six year olds.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (BjpyL) Oh no no no. Costume malfunctions happen. Really. They do. Seriously. - Super Bowl Halftime Show Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (Y6Wgg) 132
So, can furries who think they are dogs compete in dog shows now?
___________ Only if they're spayed or neutered. I hope. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:20 PM (YqDXo) someone ask Hadrian, he should know, right? Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (bving) 133
It’s funny how millenial progtards hate Harry Potter now. 10
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Y6Wgg) Fix'd. NPCs got the software update. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (BjpyL) 134
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Y6Wgg
It's also funny how they hated war and big pharma, but love them now, and loved Elon Musk and Joe Rogan and free speech, but hate them now. It's not even mental illness. It's the baseline human mob psychology, just amped up to 11 through digital tech. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (0FoWg) 135
because their authority on my power to do this is not in the constitution.
This was the original understanding of the way the government would work when the Constitution was approved - each branch was responsible for for making sure they were abiding by the Constitution. The notion that only the SC could do that would have struck the people voting on the Constitution as insane. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (ibTVg) 136
131 Tara Reid's was the best. Epic.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (MvF+J) 137
Starting to feel like a fire sale at the WH - cram everything through before the election and/Biden stroking out.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 *** That bunch, at least the ones with any self-awareness, must be in a fever. Remember how we anticipated "tell-all" books from inside the Jugears mal-administration, and very little emerged? I wonder if the same thing will happen with this bunch of slugs. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (J2vNu) 138
You will NEVER find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
My kids went to private schools and we sacrificed a shit ton to do it. I can't imagine putting my kid in public school in these times. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (JeYYB) I remember 15-20 years ago, there was a teacher's strike in ... Chicago, I want to say. They had a camera crew down at the picket line where they were interviewing a woman teacher. She was hamming it up and yelling to show her the money and rubbing her fingers demanding moolah. It was disgusting. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (di6C2) 139
However, I think the Departments of the Executive Branch should be explicitly spelled out in any future version of the Constitution. I would start with four: State, War/Defense, Treasury, and Interior. You wanna add more? Fine, pass a Constitutional amendment authorizing it.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:25 PM (9yWhg) Pretty sure that's basically what it says. The constitution calls for a cabinet, or whatever they called it, and maned the departments: State, War, Treasury... and maybe Justice? But I think Washington's administration was basically 5 people... him, Adams as Veep, Jefferson as SOS, Hamilton as Treasury... I don't remember as War, if it was such a thing, nor do I recall who the AG was. But that was it. Not departments. Five people. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (dGCAG) 140
BYU's head of security held a secret LGBTQ banquet inside of BYU's restricted security center.
________________ Then he left, rolled a grenade into the room, and locked the door from the outside? Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (YqDXo) 141
They burned up real good.
Posted by: fd, still not gay at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (vFG9F) 142
It's almost like he's trying to tank the election.
Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (dIske) 143
Is this Trump trial going to be bigger than the OJ trial?
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (r+zNo) 144
Works for me.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:22 PM (HnUIn) Congress appropriates funds via spending bills. Does the Constitution mandate that the money be spent? I have suggested in the past that the best way to strangle the Deep State is to slow walk every penny appropriated. That would require intestinal fortitude on the part of the various secretaries, but it is doable. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (gSZYf) 145
Boob Wrangler for Billionaires.
Posted by: Aetius451AD My wife was really into Princess Di back in the day, and she has told me this story. Di was at some elite event at which Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) also happened to be in attendance. Di and Grace were in the ladies' room together, and Di was having some "wardrobe issue" with her bra that caused the girls to spill out. Grace gave her some advice and helped her out, and then returned to her table at the event, stating that "She's got them under control." Which I can absolutely hear in Grace Kelly's voice. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (9yWhg) 146
> It’s funny how millenial progtards hate Harry Potter now. 10 years ago it defined their very existence.
Hilariously, the HP books are still some of the very few books they've all read. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:32 PM (eyxn4) Posted by: Britney Spear's hardwood floor at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (ibTVg) 148
133 It’s funny how millenial progtards hate Harry Potter now. 10 years minutes ago it defined their very existence. Mental illness is a helluva drug.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (Y6Wgg) Fix'd. NPCs got the software update. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (BjpyL) ======== We go to Universal Orlando pretty frequently. Both Wizarding Worlds (one in Universal, the other in Islands of Adventure) are always packed. Millennials are taking their kids now. You do see people there who obviously are there as some sort of protest (usually just a body shape but sometimes some kind of shirt), but they're just there having fun. And...lining Rowling's pockets since she gets a percentage of every Universal ticket sold. I'm sure she gets part of all merch and even food sales. The percentage of people who actually care about her trans stance is probably pretty small. I'd bet it's mostly driven by bots online. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (GBKbO) 149
Remember when nothing controversial used to happen during election years because they were worried about being reelected?
Hmm. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (lX8VI) 150
And we should rename the Defense Department as the War Department.
No more of this pussy-footing around. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (YqDXo) 151
Wasn’t there that meme of a teachers strike and some teacher had a sign with a mis-spelled word? That’s teachers. Vile pieces of shit who are also generally illiterate.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (Y6Wgg) 152
Is this Trump trial going to be bigger than the OJ trial?
Posted by: MAGA_Ken That bastard was the one who did it. -- Zombie OJ Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (9yWhg) 153
I remember 15-20 years ago, there was a teacher's strike in ... Chicago, I want to say. They had a camera crew down at the picket line where they were interviewing a woman teacher. She was hamming it up and yelling to show her the money and rubbing her fingers demanding moolah. It was disgusting. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (di6C2) ------ You will see so many fat, nasty, blue-haired, pierced, yellers. They truly are disgusting. And most of the male teachers are flaming faggots. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (JeYYB) 154
>>> Pics or GTFO.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:27 PM (MvF+J) Daily Mail is as good as I can find: https://tinyurl.com/hpnthebncybob Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (Y6IkP) 155
It's the baseline human mob psychology, just amped up to 11 through digital tech.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice ----- Agree. And baffling to watch crowd/mob behavior at time. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (2bFN5) 156
I saw some guy who had set up a cottage business rebinding Harry Potter books to remove Rowling's name from them. A purifying rite for the NPC's soiled holy relics. Not even kidding.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (0FoWg) 157
139 Pretty sure that's basically what it says. The constitution calls for a cabinet, or whatever they called it, and maned the departments: State, War, Treasury... and maybe Justice?
But I think Washington's administration was basically 5 people... him, Adams as Veep, Jefferson as SOS, Hamilton as Treasury... I don't remember as War, if it was such a thing, nor do I recall who the AG was. But that was it. Not departments. Five people. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (dGCAG) ====== I think Justice is limited to mentions of the AG post. DOJ grew up around that. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (GBKbO) 158
Either Biden's handlers are
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 *** Fixed Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (J2vNu) 159
So is this just another writ from our elected King, or are these regulations that require public comment and congressional sign-off on?
Will congresscritters grow a pair and fight this or Nah, it's an election year, let's not get political? Tune in tomorrow on As the Eunuch Turns, even though you know the outcome. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:34 PM (FCbAQ) 160
I can't imagine putting my kid in public school in these times.
Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (JeYYB) A fair number of pricey private schools have turned to absolute sh*t. My guess is that religious schools are the last bastion. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 19, 2024 04:34 PM (gSZYf) 161
> Tara Reid's was the best. Epic.
The one where it looked like a surgeon used a pizza cutter to do Reid's boob job? Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:34 PM (eyxn4) 162
Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) Or the fix is in. Again. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:34 PM (lX8VI) 163
I saw some guy who had set up a cottage business rebinding Harry Potter books to remove Rowling's name from them. A purifying rite for the NPC's soiled holy relics. Not even kidding.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (0FoWg) ++++ I hope was laughing all the way to the bank rather than a true believer. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:35 PM (HnUIn) 164
156 I saw some guy who had set up a cottage business rebinding Harry Potter books to remove Rowling's name from them. A purifying rite for the NPC's soiled holy relics. Not even kidding.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (0FoWg) It is weird. In the beginning, the HP books I bought in Hardcover had really high quality paper. It felt good. That changed as time went by, but it was noticeable. That's apropos of nothing, just thought of it. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:35 PM (di6C2) 165
154 That'll do fine. And scroll down for Abi Titmuss.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (eyxn4) 167
Only couple days of Trump's trial and a idiot burns himself up, year the circus is in town
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (fwDg9) 168
>>> My guess is that religious schools are the last bastion.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 19, 2024 04:34 PM (gSZYf) From my experience, they are well on their way to turning too. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (Y6IkP) 169
139 Pretty sure that's basically what it says. The constitution calls for a cabinet, or whatever they called it, and maned the departments: State, War, Treasury... and maybe Justice?
ah, yes. the well-known lace whigs clause. Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (v3pYe) 170
I saw some guy who had set up a cottage business rebinding Harry Potter books to remove Rowling's name from them. A purifying rite for the NPC's soiled holy relics. Not even kidding.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (0FoWg) Very instructive when you consider that's what they've done with God. Pretend He never existed but act like they are the author of His word. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:36 PM (lX8VI) 171
161 I'll have to zoom in to check. I've had it on loop for a coupla years.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (MvF+J) 172
Teacher's Unions are straight-up evil.
_______________ As are all public sector unions, as far as I can tell. In fact, unions in general are a bane. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (YqDXo) 173
This is a sop to the leftwing teachers unions
They're not teachers so much as a union of socialist indoctrinators, homosexuals, and pederasts. Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (t8Egx) 174
One potential juror was excused after revealing connections to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney. She disclosed that her father is a lifelong friend of Christie and she works at the same company as Cohen’s son, which led her to question her impartiality.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (RHGPo) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (eyxn4) 176
I think Justice is limited to mentions of the AG post. DOJ grew up around that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (GBKbO) DOJ was post-Civil War. Perhaps necessary then, but utterly useless now. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (9yWhg) 177
Those of you who claim to have Perfect Pitch, is your A note 438 cycles or 440?
The reason I ask is because it used to be 438 cycles, universally then that Paganini guy had it ratcheted up to 440. Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (MeG8a) 178
Steps to ruin a classic song and soil the original artist's name:
1. Find song 2. Hand song to EDM DJ 3. DJ remixes the song and leaves the real artist's name on it https://youtu.be/CQEFKMTptlg?t=380 Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (HnUIn) 179
177 Those of you who claim to have Perfect Pitch, is your A note 438 cycles or 440?
The reason I ask is because it used to be 438 cycles, universally then that Paganini guy had it ratcheted up to 440. Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (MeG8a) ======= I was listening on the sub's sonar when I kept picking up Paganini. Not Pavarotti. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:39 PM (GBKbO) 180
* The New York Attorney General’s office asked a judge to void a $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump to secure a much larger monetary damage award in his civil business fraud case.
* The AG’s office in a court filing said that Trump and other defendants in the case had failed to show there is enough identifiable collateral to back the bond. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:39 PM (RHGPo) 181
Di was at some elite event at which Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly) also happened to be in attendance. Di and Grace were in the ladies' room together, and Di was having some "wardrobe issue" with her bra that caused the girls to spill out. Grace gave her some advice and helped her out, and then returned to her table at the event, stating that "She's got them under control." Which I can absolutely hear in Grace Kelly's voice.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus That's a huge difference between men & women. If I'm in the men's room and I'm having an issue with my shorts and my balls keep falling out, don't come over and think you are going to help stuff them back in. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:39 PM (sHgnb) 182
That's a huge difference between men & women.
If I'm in the men's room and I'm having an issue with my shorts and my balls keep falling out, don't come over and think you are going to help stuff them back in. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:39 PM (sHgnb) You're no fun. Posted by: Don Lemon at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (PiwSw) 183
As are all public sector unions, as far as I can tell. In fact, unions in general are a bane.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (YqDXo) Trajan, in his letters to Pliny the Younger (~110AD) condemned 'public associations' IIRC, with something like 'no matter the public good, associations such as that do nothing but sow discord and faction.' Trajan has gone up and up in my estimation the more I learn about him. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (di6C2) 184
"Sanders found that Sanders was dissatisfied with my refusal to use pronouns at all." Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (HnUIn) I like the way you think. Another alternative is to use nicknames, call everyone boss. Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (A4KCj) 185
OT but not only is Paris Hilton a mom of two she looks kinda classy here.
https://tinyurl.com/42wjrja9 Hard to believe this is the same douchebag whore America fell in love with over 20 years ago. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (BjpyL) 186
Candace Owens seems to be flirting with the groyper path.
A number of the countries that had long term German populations did kick them out after WWII but...tough shakes. Considering what the NAZIs did it was perfectly understandable. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:41 PM (ibTVg) 187
And we should rename the Defense Department as the War Department.
No more of this pussy-footing around. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (YqDXo) You know what? I'm going to push back on that. No, we should not have a "War" Department, because it gives them ideas. DoD should consist of whatever small number of active duty personnel, to man the borders and coasts, protect the homeland, and be ready to strike overseas, should the need arise. And the need should NOT arise unless we're threatened directly by some foreign power. Oh, and fire all civilian DoD personnel, except those who make sure the active duty folks get equipped and paid. The Secretary of Defense should be an actual secretary. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:41 PM (dGCAG) 188
139 I think Henry Knox was Washington's Secretary of War.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (9yWhg) 189
Wasn’t there that meme of a teachers strike and some teacher had a sign with a mis-spelled word? That’s teachers. Vile pieces of shit who are also generally illiterate.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (Y6Wgg) _____________ One of our kids had a "diverse" English teacher who handed out vocabulary sheets that routinely featured howlers. Apparently she'd never heard of dictionaries, or she was employing ghetto definitions. Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (YqDXo) 190
186 She links this BBC documentary:
dailymotion.com/video/x7uflp0 Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (MvF+J) 191
Nike "Permanently" Laying Off 740 Employees At World Headquarters
What a nice surprise for employees heading into the weekend. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (RHGPo) 192
The reason I ask is because it used to be 438 cycles, universally then that Paganini guy had it ratcheted up to 440.
Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (MeG8a) ----------- A varied a lot before it was standardized to 440 hz. It was as low as 415 hz at one time. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (Be/+i) Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (PwgSL) 194
191 Nike "Permanently" Laying Off 740 Employees At World Headquarters
What a nice surprise for employees heading into the weekend. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (RHGPo) ======= But the stock price! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (GBKbO) 195
I don't give a flying fu*k what Biden and the 535 other beltway co-conspirators do. If some perverted fu*k-tard touches any of my grandkids, it will deal with me.
I'll be damned if government will force me to accept some perversion as ok. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (W/lyH) 196
My guess is that religious schools are the last bastion.
The Catholic Church didn't clear up pedo crime - they just moved the offenders around. There is no monolithic entity to which you can trust kids. None. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (tQPzC) 197
I think Justice is limited to mentions of the AG post. DOJ grew up around that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (GBKbO) 1789 - the Congress gave the Executive branch the right of legal Counsel - ie the AG office. From there, they gave the executive the right to staff the AG (the DOJ). None of this has ever been suggested as an Article 2 Constitutional provision, power or prerogative of the Executive Branch, and thus can be so revoked by Congress at any time they so deem it dissolved... Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (K+UlC) 198
130 Warner Brothers DESPERATELY wants another Harry Potter movie. JK wrote a sequel as a stage play. She also has final approval on... Well, everything. If they make the play into a movie, she will veto both actors returning. HA HA!
perhaps the wizarding world will have turned out to have missed wokeness the way it missed the war to end all wars (there was a line in one of those grindelwald movies that was clearly working towards ww2 about having had a century of peace). Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (v3pYe) 199
Speaking of BYU and TitleIX. BYU has sex-segregated dorm buildings. Not just floors, whole buildings. Activists have been trying to force BYU to get rid of sex-segregated dorms for ages.
I wonder if Biden's TitleIX re-interpretation will be the thing that will finally force BYU to capitulate. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (eyxn4) 200
Wasn’t there that meme of a teachers strike and some teacher had a sign with a mis-spelled word? That’s teachers. Vile pieces of shit who are also generally illiterate.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 04:33 PM (Y6Wgg) There was a techer generated document that had "Arithamatic' Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (RHGPo) 201
If I'm in the men's room and I'm having an issue with my shorts and my balls keep falling out, don't come over and think you are going to help stuff them back in.
I can't imagine that ever happening, but if it did, I'd run out into the restaurant going "woohoo"! Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (CsUN+) 202
That's a huge difference between men & women.
If I'm in the men's room and I'm having an issue with my shorts and my balls keep falling out, don't come over and think you are going to help stuff them back in. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:39 PM (sHgnb) If your balls keep falling out of your shorts it might be time for a nip & tuck. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (BjpyL) 203
Welp, that's the end of male participation in tertiary education. What man would be foolish enough to attend an institution where a mere accusation of wrongdoing will led to his being expelled immediately?
Posted by: Eddie Willers at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (YgkJH) 204
As are all public sector unions, as far as I can tell. In fact, unions in general are a bane.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (YqDXo) Trajan, in his letters to Pliny the Younger (~110AD) condemned 'public associations' IIRC, with something like 'no matter the public good, associations such as that do nothing but sow discord and faction.' Trajan has gone up and up in my estimation the more I learn about him. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (di6C2) _________________ Companies are subject to antitrust legislation, but aren't unions effectively the same thing as a trust, except for labor? Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (YqDXo) 205
If some perverted fu*k-tard touches any of my grandkids, it will deal with me.
I'll be damned if government will force me to accept some perversion as ok. This is where conservatives need to grow a pair and use the power of the jury room. I remember when that guy got 19 years for stealing a gay flag in Kansas. KANSAS! You are telling me that wasn't one person on that jury that didn't know that this was wrong? Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (ibTVg) 206
196 The Catholic Church didn't clear up pedo crime - they just moved the offenders around.
There is no monolithic entity to which you can trust kids. None. tanned, rested, and ready Posted by: ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS EXCEPT EUROPA at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (v3pYe) 207
The human torch had a manifesto on SubStack. It’s nuttier than squirrel shit.
Posted by: Seth Rich at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (JTwsP) 208
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:30 PM (HnUIn)
Never had any personal dealings with transgenders. If I did, I think I would use their preferred first name and never any pronouns, but your approach seems good as well . Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (XkYcA) 209
Companies are subject to antitrust legislation, but aren't unions effectively the same thing as a trust, except for labor?
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (YqDXo) Yes, but they usually are commies, so ok. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (di6C2) 210
193 Attend a weekend furry convention or take the Vax?
Posted by: Biergood Depends…what’s the bag limit? Posted by: Kratwurst at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (RGbzo) 211
DoD should consist of whatever small number of active duty personnel, to man the borders and coasts, protect the homeland, and be ready to strike overseas, should the need arise. And the need should NOT arise unless we're threatened directly by some foreign power.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:41 PM (dGCAG) Overseas strikes/global force projection is fairly manpower and resource intensive. At any rate, we're not really anywhere near wartime mobilization. If Monroe doctrine is to be a thing, can't really drop too much from air and naval power as it stands. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (eYoxG) 212
OT but not only is Paris Hilton a mom of two she looks kinda classy here.
https://tinyurl.com/42wjrja9 Hard to believe this is the same douchebag whore America fell in love with over 20 years ago. She was cut out of the Hilton will during her days as a hoo-er, so she has a pretty strong motivation to clean up her act. Not to mention that "young and stupid" is a saying for a reason. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (CsUN+) 213
Good.
The men can qualify for the women's teams. That's the standard for little Suzy wrestling in high school, right? And that was so cute. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (MFZft) 214
Stupid sock.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (JTwsP) 215
The human torch had a manifesto on SubStack. It’s nuttier than squirrel shit.
Posted by: Seth Rich at April 19, I don't know the weirdo's name or what substack is. Link? Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (0FoWg) 216
I wonder if Biden's TitleIX re-interpretation will be the thing that will finally force BYU to capitulate.
Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (eyxn4) --- Does BYU receive *any* federal funding of any kind? If so, then yes, I suspect they will jam this down BYU's throat. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (7fElN) 217
If your balls keep falling out of your shorts it might be time for a nip & tuck.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:43 PM (BjpyL) Or stop wearing your wife's short shorts. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (JeYYB) 218
Attend a weekend furry convention or take the Vax?
Posted by: Biergood Depends…what’s the bag limit? Posted by: Kratwurst ISWYDT. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (sHgnb) 219
Companies are subject to antitrust legislation, but aren't unions effectively the same thing as a trust, except for labor? Yes. Some countries...maybe Germany?... restrict unions to one company and I think it would be a great fix for private sector unions. It would force the union leadership to be focused on growing their company so they are their members can be compensated versus the insanity of modern labor unions that don't give a shit if they torpedo a company and get a bunch of "their" workers fired. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (ibTVg) 220
191 Nike "Permanently" Laying Off 740 Employees At World Headquarters
What a nice surprise for employees heading into the weekend. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:42 PM (RHGPo) __________ Best economy evah! Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:46 PM (YqDXo) 221
Also Paris Hiltons scrawny cuck looking husband must be absolutely loaded
Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 04:47 PM (MFZft) 222
189 One of our kids had a "diverse" English teacher who handed out vocabulary sheets that routinely featured howlers. Apparently she'd never heard of dictionaries, or she was employing ghetto definitions.
friend of mine (not a teacher) used to always complain that you couldn't look words up in the dictionary unless you already knew how to spell them. Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:47 PM (v3pYe) 223
Paganini guy had it ratcheted up to 440.
Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (MeG8a) ----------- 440, 441 whatever it takes. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 04:47 PM (2UnvF) 224
They're BBQing themselves for the cannibals now.
Posted by: torabora at April 19, 2024 04:47 PM (AvZ3a) 225
204 As are all public sector unions, as far as I can tell. In fact, unions in general are a bane.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:37 PM (YqDXo) Trajan, in his letters to Pliny the Younger (~110AD) condemned 'public associations' IIRC, with something like 'no matter the public good, associations such as that do nothing but sow discord and faction.' Trajan has gone up and up in my estimation the more I learn about him. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:40 PM (di6C2) _________________ Companies are subject to antitrust legislation, but aren't unions effectively the same thing as a trust, except for labor? Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at April 19, 2024 04:44 PM (YqDXo) Yeah and professional associations are basically informal versions of unions in trying to restrict the labor supply. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:48 PM (eYoxG) 226
Also Paris Hiltons scrawny cuck looking husband must be absolutely loaded
If she truly has seen the light, good for her. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:48 PM (CsUN+) 227
Trump warns that if he loses presidential immunity, so will 'crooked' Joe Biden
.. so will Barack Obama Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:48 PM (RHGPo) 228
210 193 Attend a weekend furry convention or take the Vax?
Posted by: Biergood Depends…what’s the bag limit? paper bags for over their heads? Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:48 PM (v3pYe) 229
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:41 PM (dGCAG)
Overseas strikes/global force projection is fairly manpower and resource intensive. At any rate, we're not really anywhere near wartime mobilization. If Monroe doctrine is to be a thing, can't really drop too much from air and naval power as it stands. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (eYoxG) Sure we can. No surface ships. Period. I know people don't want to hear that, but surface ships can be sunk by anything/anybody. Subs for offense warfare. Subs and missiles. Stay away from our front porch. No more "projection" is needed. Unless you just want to start the current monkey show we're in now all over again. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (dGCAG) 230
227 Trump warns that if he loses presidential immunity, so will 'crooked' Joe Biden
.. so will Barack Obama Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:48 PM (RHGPo) ====== "Trump is a threat to Our Democracy. He doesn't get it. The others do." -Calvinball Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (XkYcA) 232
They're BBQing themselves for the cannibals now.
Posted by: torabora You can tell NYC doesn't know shit about BBQ'ing. Low and slow. Not flame out. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (sHgnb) 233
If you do choose the furry convention make sure your suit has a well secured back door so you don't get the old otter surprise if you let your guard down.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (ibTVg) 234
229 Sure we can. No surface ships. Period. I know people don't want to hear that, but surface ships can be sunk by anything/anybody.
Subs for offense warfare. Subs and missiles. Stay away from our front porch. No more "projection" is needed. Unless you just want to start the current monkey show we're in now all over again. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (dGCAG) ======= I will say that protecting shipping lanes is an important thing for the Navy to do. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (GBKbO) 235
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (RHGPo) 236
These changes wont survive the court challenges but the damage has been done as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.
You have a lot more faith in the Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (4HcMG) 237
Seeing or hearing Obama's name enrages me.
He's such an undeserving, fake ass, arrogant, little prick. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:50 PM (JeYYB) 238
208 Never had any personal dealings with transgenders. If I did, I think I would use their preferred first name and never any pronouns, but your approach seems good as well .
sounds like a perfectly cromulent approach to bob dole. Posted by: bob dole at April 19, 2024 04:50 PM (v3pYe) 239
Reum is the son of late business executive W. Robert, the former president, chairman and CEO of Amsted Industries, which Forbes valued at $3.4 billion in 2022.
Also investment banker But he's "an author" when you search in regards to the marriage. Paris STILL married up. Women can't help it. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 04:50 PM (MFZft) 240
Trump warns that if he loses presidential immunity, so will 'crooked' Joe Biden
.. so will Barack Obama Then Trump is full of shit, and STILL does not understand what is going on. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (tQPzC) 241
Trajan has gone up and up in my estimation the more I learn about him.
Posted by: Aetius451AD He was probably the best Emperor of the old Empire, before Diocletian mucked everything up. Hadrian, though he was conscientious in his many travels around the Empire, and the construction of his wall, was a gay douchebag. Marcus Aurelius spent too much time on his Meditations, and not enough time thinking about who might succeed him other than his worthless son Commodus. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (9yWhg) 242
Never had any personal dealings with transgenders. If I did, I think I would use their preferred first name and never any pronouns, but your approach seems good as well .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (XkYcA) My daughter played college golf against a transgender person - it was a fairly new concept at that time - maybe four or five years ago. The kid wasn't all that good, and my daughter beat him regularly in her league tournaments where he represented his college on a regular basis. But I doubt that is going to happen again going forward as more men come forward to get golf scholarships as women. They'll dominate soon enough... Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (K+UlC) 243
235 They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
'course not. they'd need to be prepared first. diced. Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (v3pYe) 244
I will say that protecting shipping lanes is an important thing for the Navy to do. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (GBKbO) Only if you live in a nation that COULD sustain itself, but chooses not to. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (dGCAG) 245
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Hey, Beau had the sweetest, most tender meat! Well worthy of cannibalism! Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (YAtuc) Posted by: Kratwurst at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (RGbzo) 247
Also Paris Hiltons scrawny cuck looking husband must be absolutely loaded
She's a Hilton. I don't know if he could be loaded enough. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (sHgnb) 248
Max Azzarello is the name given by the man who set himself on fire outside the Trump trial in New York after leaving behind a “rambling” manifesto and social media accounts in which he sang about starting a “revolution.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (RHGPo) 249
They're BBQing themselves for the cannibals now.
Posted by: torabora You can tell NYC doesn't know shit about BBQ'ing. Low and slow. Not flame out. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (sHgnb) You know the true believers are coming out when they sous vide themselves. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (Y6IkP) 250
Get rid of sports in college. You're there to learn. If there's a market for trannies beating women in sports, let's monetize it.
Posted by: Kitchner Lesley at April 19, 2024 04:52 PM (CgQvH) 251
Never had any personal dealings with transgenders. If I did, I think I would use their preferred first name and never any pronouns, but your approach seems good as well .
- That's the puzzling part. Language describes objects and ideas for the user, not for the listener. It's a tool to be used, nothing more. You can't make people use language. You can make them NOT say things, but you can't make them use particular words. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 04:52 PM (MFZft) 252
I will say that protecting shipping lanes is an important thing for the Navy to do.
So utterly important that no nation on Earth is willing to do it and would rather assign the Woke Party Military to the task of pissing away tens of billions to protect the State interests of China, India, Russia and other hostile countries. Why again, am I supposed to underwrite the security and shipping lanes of so many countries that hate me? Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 04:52 PM (4HcMG) 253
> I will say that protecting shipping lanes is an important thing for the Navy to do.
_____________ There used to be a Navy/Coast Guard "office" that dealt strictly with maritime law/issues. It was always under funded and under staffed... until Trump. *biden dissolved it on day one. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (Q4IgG) 254
250 Hear, hear!
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (MvF+J) 255
after leaving behind a “rambling” manifesto and social media accounts in which he sang about starting a “revolution.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (RHGPo) Nothing like a few Les Mis showtunes before sparking it up Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (Y6IkP) 256
Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 04:51 PM (K+UlC)
I agree. I'm sure the men pretending to be women will get the majority of scholarships. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (XkYcA) 257
Wasn't the whole trans thing a last-minute Obama nugget tossed to the Gay lobby on his way out the door as well? Such allyship! Such concern!
Fucking ruinous pricks. Posted by: red speck at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (0Id0S) 258
231 OT-Just a nice story about Donald Trump:
https://iotwreport.com/what-is-trump-really-like/ Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (XkYcA) ------- That is a classic Trump story. I've heard similar from other sources. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (JeYYB) 259
China issued a stern rebuke to the U.S., after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) referred to the country's leader Xi Jinping, Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and Iran as an "axis of evil."
.. sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will start a GLOBAL THERMONUCLEAR WAR. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (RHGPo) 260
I like how the Left finds every way around the rules that it can.
You have to admire them in the same way you would admire how Ted Bundy removed the handles from inside his passenger doors. Government can't control speech, so they control the tech companies who control it for them. Government can't make laws that restrict speech - so they cram the restrictions into a "regulation". Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (lX8VI) 261
250 Get rid of sports in college. You're there to learn. If there's a market for trannies beating women in sports, let's monetize it.
hmm. *scribbles note* intergender rollerball league Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (v3pYe) 262
You have a lot more faith in the justice court legal control system than is warranted. The "judges" are utterly corrupt and rule according to the whims of Hell.
Yeah, people assume that any convictions on these ridiculous charges would be reversed on appeal. Why would you assume that? You think that the appellate judges aren't crooks too? Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (YAtuc) 263
> friend of mine (not a teacher) used to always complain that you couldn't look words up in the dictionary unless you already knew how to spell them.
I tried that complaint with my mom once. She forced me to make my best guess and keep at it until I found the word. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (eyxn4) 264
"Why again, am I supposed to underwrite the security and shipping lanes of so many countries that hate me?"
AFAIK, it's to guarantee our access to strategic resources that we cannot obtain domestically. Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (MvF+J) 265
Overseas strikes/global force projection is fairly manpower and resource intensive.
At any rate, we're not really anywhere near wartime mobilization. If Monroe doctrine is to be a thing, can't really drop too much from air and naval power as it stands. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:45 PM (eYoxG) Sure we can. No surface ships. Period. I know people don't want to hear that, but surface ships can be sunk by anything/anybody. Subs for offense warfare. Subs and missiles. Stay away from our front porch. No more "projection" is needed. Unless you just want to start the current monkey show we're in now all over again. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:49 PM (dGCAG) Not sure if you're acknowledging that'd mean giving up on Monroe doctrine or not. To be clear, that would mean that. Subs are mostly just a threat to enemy shipping and a component of MAD. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (eYoxG) 266
Get rid of sports in college. You're there to learn. If there's a market for trannies beating women in sports, let's monetize it.
Posted by: Kitchner Lesley at April 19, 2024 04:52 PM (CgQvH) Next thing you're going to tell me the cute white girl in the girl basketball league shouldn't be getting $76K a year, because the league loses money, and should only get paid for whatever endorsement deals she's able to secure for herself. Which is in the millions. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (dGCAG) 267
Marcus Aurelius was a decent emperor aside from his terrible, practically inexplicable choice to go with hereditary succession for his useless son.
That he was good at all is sort of surprising. He was constitutionally unsuited for the job, which he himself acknowledged. But he managed. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:55 PM (0FoWg) 268
Also Paris Hiltons scrawny cuck looking husband must be absolutely loaded
If she truly has seen the light, good for her. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 Read somewhere that's pretty much what happened. Had her fun. Then grew up. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 04:55 PM (W/lyH) 269
"No one should face bullying or discrimination just because of who they are, who they love."
Sounds like Joe Biden responding to the allegations made in his daughter's diary. Posted by: red speck at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (0Id0S) 270
You can't make people use language. You can make them NOT say things, but you can't make them use particular words.
Bets? Posted by: The Criminal Justice System! at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (YAtuc) 271
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‘ as it will take years or even decades for this to sort itself out in the courts.’ In that case, I have big fucking problem with the courts being necessary do this to be ‘sorted out’. Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (jbnUc) 272
After spending the last four years demonizing MAGA as domestic terrorists and anti-democratic to boot, they're now surrounded by real domestic terrorists and democracy haters, coming at them like the Wicked Witch of the West's flying monkeys.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (RHGPo) 273
sounds like a perfectly cromulent approach to bob dole.
Posted by: bob dole at April 19, 2024 04:50 PM (v3pYe) I think Bob Dole isn't dealing with transgenders at all since he's dead, unless you were suggesting it was a wimpy way to deal with the subject. . Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (XkYcA) 274
Sorry don’t know how to tincture on phone. But it’s called the Ponzi Papers and it’s on SubStack. Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 04:57 PM (JTwsP) 275
wtf, tinyurl not tincture.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 04:57 PM (JTwsP) 276
Marcus Aurelius was a decent emperor aside from his terrible, practically inexplicable choice to go with hereditary succession for his useless son.
That he was good at all is sort of surprising. He was constitutionally unsuited for the job, which he himself acknowledged. But he managed. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice I'll accept that. He did hold the imperial frontiers. But he would've been better suited pursuing a career as a medieval monk. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (9yWhg) 277
> Get rid of sports in college. You're there to learn.
While you're at it, get rid of parties, drinking, dancing, dating, and make all of the kids wear a beige cult smock. You're there to learn. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (eyxn4) 278
Not sure if you're acknowledging that'd mean giving up on Monroe doctrine or not. To be clear, that would mean that. Subs are mostly just a threat to enemy shipping and a component of MAD.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (eYoxG) Nothing is given up. But sure, let's forget the Monroe doctrine. It's been 200 years. Let the shithole third world island nations fend for themselves. And... yes, if you need to fire missiles at anyone getting uppity, fire missiles. From subs, from surface to air sources, long range bombers... protect however far from the shore you think you need to protect. And no further. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (dGCAG) 279
sounds like a perfectly cromulent approach to bob dole.
Posted by: bob dole at April 19, 2024 04:50 PM (v3pYe) I think Bob Dole isn't dealing with transgenders at all since he's dead, Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:56 PM (XkYcA) Bob Dole doesn't need this. Posted by: Bob Dole, waking up in his casket at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (BjpyL) 280
276 I'll accept that. He did hold the imperial frontiers. But he would've been better suited pursuing a career as a medieval monk.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (9yWhg) ======= He couldn't chant for shit, though. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (GBKbO) 281
"No one should face bullying or discrimination just because of who they are, who they love."
Except if the subject of bullying and discrimination are Jews or Christians. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (4HcMG) 282
The Madison doctrine can be summed up in one word: Prometheus.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (a3Q+t) 283
> Get rid of sports in college.
__________ I've been promoting doing away with gendered sports. Everybody gets to play/try out. Make the team or don't. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (Q4IgG) 284
282 The Madison doctrine can be summed up in one word: Prometheus.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (a3Q+t) ====== I don't get it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (GBKbO) 285
Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (JeYYB
You would occasionally find these kinds of stories when he was running the first time. I think Trump genuinely enjoys people and helps them out without a lot of fanfare, whereas I never read any story of disinterested kindness about either Obama or Biden. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (XkYcA) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (eyxn4) 287
Wasn't the whole trans thing a last-minute Obama nugget tossed to the Gay lobby on his way out the door as well? Such allyship! Such concern!
Fucking ruinous pricks. Posted by: red speck at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (0Id0S) Sure but there is nothing accidental about it, and it's not about any particular lobby. This was headed our way as sure as Believe All Women was. A breakdown of law and order. Much of what we experience is orchestrated by the ruinous Left. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:00 PM (lX8VI) 288
I agree. I'm sure the men pretending to be women will get the majority of scholarships.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 04:53 PM (XkYcA) Yes Fen, the young man who played against my daughter was quite small, yet could hit the ball quite far. He hadn't developed any real short game or scoring techniques, as had my daughter and other young ladies who had played for many years in junior and senior high school. He was up against State Champions like my daughter. But he was still competitive even without any real tournament experience only because he was a man, when he should never have been that if he had been a woman. My daughter never noticed him because he never threatened her game - she was quite good. But I wonder about the other young ladies he beat... Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 05:00 PM (K+UlC) 289
Nothing is given up. But sure, let's forget the Monroe doctrine. It's been 200 years. Let the shithole third world island nations fend for themselves. And what nation controls all of the shipping through the Panama Canal? (hint: that nation's HQ isn't in the Western hemisphere) Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 05:00 PM (4HcMG) 290
wtf, tinyurl not tincture.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 04:57 PM (JTwsP) I do t know why but this just made me laugh so hard. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 05:00 PM (BjpyL) 291
The story about Trump's business loans is one of my favorites.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:00 PM (lX8VI) 292
> I think Bob Dole isn't dealing with transgenders at all since he's dead
There's at least one tranny in hell. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (eyxn4) 293
The Madison doctrine can be summed up in one word: Prometheus.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (a3Q+t) ====== I don't get it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:59 PM (GBKbO) I thought it was throwing spaghetti at the wall and calling it gahbage. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (dGCAG) 294
The march toward androgyny continues - to what purpose, I have no idea. I suppose the only useful outcome will be that Hillary Clinton will finally be able to shop at the Big and Tall Men's Store without getting funny looks.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (njExo) 295
I mean the small business loans he gave out.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (lX8VI) 296
Isn't that what the ports are for on electronic devices?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (fwDg9) Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (lX8VI) 298
This sure feels like Democrats are trying to burn down every decent thing in our country before they are removed- either electorally or on the end of someone's pitchfork. It is a deliberate and insidious destruction of every decent thing our country represents.
Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (8bQ1C) 299
Also free fake orgasms.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (J8LnB) 300
278 Not sure if you're acknowledging that'd mean giving up on Monroe doctrine or not. To be clear, that would mean that. Subs are mostly just a threat to enemy shipping and a component of MAD.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (eYoxG) Nothing is given up. But sure, let's forget the Monroe doctrine. It's been 200 years. Let the shithole third world island nations fend for themselves. And... yes, if you need to fire missiles at anyone getting uppity, fire missiles. From subs, from surface to air sources, long range bombers... protect however far from the shore you think you need to protect. And no further. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 04:58 PM (dGCAG) A handful of missiles doesn't really do anything. Cede naval and air superiority to China and subs and long-range bombers won't stop them from setting up shop anywhere in South America they so please. Long as you accept that, fair enough. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (eYoxG) 301
He must be doing this to consolidate the Hispanic vote.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie ------------------------------- Naw, going for the muslim votes. They loves themselves hot trannie action. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (cOq4q) 302
I thought it was throwing spaghetti at the wall and calling it gahbage.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (dGCAG) ----------- It's not spaghettis - it's linguine. Posted by: Felix Unger at April 19, 2024 05:03 PM (Be/+i) 303
The march toward androgyny continues - to what purpose, I have no idea. I suppose the only useful outcome will be that Hillary Clinton will finally be able to shop at the Big and Tall Men's Store without getting funny looks.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (njExo) When in doubt, ask the one simple question: This thing they're doing, is it compatible with the concept of reducing human poopulation to below a billion, or not? Funny how most things they're doing seem to be in line with the former. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:04 PM (dGCAG) 304
Randi Weingarten: "In 2021, her salary was reported to be $564,236 according to AFT’s IRS Form 990."
The farther she can take teachers from teaching and students from learning, the more she makes. To quote the Wicked Witch of the West: "Oh, what a world!" Posted by: JM in illinois, behold the Manchurian President at April 19, 2024 05:05 PM (Q7cQT) 305
HOW DARE YOU ?!!!!????????
Posted by: Greta, the future Mrs. Thunberg-Hogg at April 19, 2024 05:05 PM (a3Q+t) 306
Get rid of sports in college. You're there to learn.
We need another point guard or linebacker ... shit said on no jobsite ever. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (tQPzC) 307
A handful of missiles doesn't really do anything. Cede naval and air superiority to China and subs and long-range bombers won't stop them from setting up shop anywhere in South America they so please. Long as you accept that, fair enough.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 05:02 PM (eYoxG) Yeah, I really don't care. This country could be the most wonderful place on Earth. Or it can try to control the world. It's one or the other. It can't be both. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (dGCAG) 308
A handful of missiles doesn't really do anything. Cede naval and air superiority to China and subs and long-range bombers won't stop them from setting up shop anywhere in South America they so please. Long as you accept that, fair enough. You trivialize the generations of seafaring and experience needed to effectively float a carrier fleet. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (4HcMG) 309
Either Biden is too oblivious to know how this will be received in the country outside of blue cities, or he's already given up.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (CsUN+) Remember, he doesn't even have to try. Posted by: InZona at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (6zPzw) 310
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Fen, we missed you on the Morning Rant thread, about atheist Richard Dawkins' embrace of "cultural Christianity." Your comments would've been quite incisive, I think. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (9yWhg) 311
Obama had a personal stake in getting transgenderism into the national psyche. *cough*
Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (JeYYB) 312
A handful of missiles doesn't really do anything.
Tell that to the ship, plane, or base that eats said missiles. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 05:07 PM (tQPzC) 313
Everytime Biden does something disgusting I want to set David French on fire.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 05:07 PM (ewqMN) 314
I'm ready to weaponize the courts against Obama and Biden. Their rules, so let's play by them. How did Obama go from poor to rich? We have laws against ill gotten gains. I say we use them, take his houses and throw him and Poopy Pants in jail for embezzlement, fraud, jaywalking, whatever.
Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:07 PM (8bQ1C) 315
The march toward androgyny continues - to what purpose, I have no idea. I suppose the only useful outcome will be that Hillary Clinton will finally be able to shop at the Big and Tall Men's Store without getting funny looks.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 05:01 PM (njExo) It's that weird sexless society I was warning people about for years here. Everyone thinks the Left is all about love and wanton sex but that's only a means to an end. While sex is great for destroying Christianity, eventually sexual attraction becomes an enemy because it puts a human's desires above the State. The march to sexless genderless robotic androgyny and eventual extinction is their true desire. I always point people to the bizarre silver soulless sexless DNC they did for Hillary in 2016. It showed where they want us going. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:07 PM (lX8VI) 316
AFAIK, it's to guarantee our access to strategic resources that we cannot obtain domestically.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 04:54 PM (MvF+J) ------------------- North America is an entire continent. We have all the natural resources we need. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 05:08 PM (2fIO4) 317
She's a Hilton. I don't know if he could be loaded enough.
- I bet her net worth is less than any number of quarterbacks, basketball whatevers, and actors. I looked it up and she married money. She's not going to consider a guy working at a water plant. Women can't help it. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on needing to work until they're 80 at April 19, 2024 05:08 PM (MFZft) 318
The Department of Education has done nothing but ruin our educational system since its founding scores have gone right into the toilet.
Thanks, Carter. Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 05:08 PM (JeYYB) 319
How unexpected...
@rawsalerts 15m 🚨#BREAKING: Multiple teens have been shot as 500-600 teens were gathered at a park for senior skip day initially for a large water gun fight Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 05:09 PM (IG4Id) 320
BREAKING: Man Who Set Himself on Fire Identified — Wrote a Manifesto Online Warning of an “Apocalyptic Fascist World Coup” — Calls for Revolution -Gateway Headline
The flamer is still living in 2019-2020 Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 05:09 PM (cOq4q) 321
Randi is a Marxist through and through
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 05:10 PM (fwDg9) 322
Hiltons are not rich by rich standards, daddy is a real estate broker.
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 05:10 PM (RjBju) 323
It's that weird sexless society I was warning people about for years here.
Another calling card of certain ages now in charge. Ziggy Stardust isn't a Gen Z invention. Or Liberace or Elton John. Posted by: This Is How Its Always Been at April 19, 2024 05:10 PM (tQPzC) 324
313 Everytime Biden does something disgusting I want to set David French on fire.
Posted by: Northernlurker And the other times? Be honest… Posted by: Kratwurst at April 19, 2024 05:10 PM (RGbzo) 325
316 Chocolate? Coffee? Vanadium? Cobalt? RE's? There's a shit-ton of QoL downsizing that comes with the fall of our empire.
Posted by: Rolling Donut Unharmed By gp's Flying Leap at April 19, 2024 05:11 PM (MvF+J) 326
I wonder if the same thing will happen with this bunch of slugs.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming Obama won twice. Biden not. Expect a lot of his, not my/our fault books. First one by Jill. Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at April 19, 2024 05:11 PM (kU8k8) 327
The ability to project force across a wide geographic area has kept us safe for a long time. It is a deterrent whether you like it or not. We can argue that all day long, but the facts are and have been there for many years. As recently as the start of the war in Gaza, even the Chinese were shocked at how quickly we put assets in theater. It prevented a lot of garbage that would have worked against our national interests.
Posted by: Vengeance at April 19, 2024 05:12 PM (8bQ1C) 328
I worked for a guy kind of like Aurelius. Very kind, intelligent and thoughtful, but also a hard-nosed businessman. His son was one of the stupidest pieces of shit I've ever had the displeasure of working with or even knowing at all, but he handed the biz down to him, though he knew he'd ruin it - because blood.
I quit when he did that, and he was just like "I understand, and wish you the best." It was sad. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 05:13 PM (0FoWg) 329
"No one should face bullying or discrimination just because of who they are, who they love," Cardona told reporters. "Sadly, this happens all too often."
OK, Mike and Randi, /double-spits/ now do bullying because a kid is fat, has acne, is short, wears a Trump shirt, and everything else a kid could be bullied for. Teachers and school administration look the other way by choice on too, too many bullying incidents in schools. Do you have a DoE rule that also drops a million-pound shit-hammer on kids bullying a younger kid who's short? An immutable characteristics, yes? If no anti-bullying rule is in your arsenal for this, why are you elevating the cases of gender-bullying to be more equal that other bullying? Equity, anyone? You ass-hats make me sick. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 05:13 PM (5fDan) 330
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (9yWhg)
Thanks. I actually did make a couple of small comments but had to go to a meeting. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 05:15 PM (37aB+) 331
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (9yWhg)
Thanks. I actually did make a couple of small comments but had to go to a meeting. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 05:15 PM (37aB+) 332
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"A handful of missiles doesn't really do anything. Cede naval and air superiority to China and subs and long-range bombers won't stop them from setting up shop anywhere in South America they so please. Long as you accept that, fair enough." You trivialize the generations of seafaring and experience needed to effectively float a carrier fleet. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 05:06 PM (4HcMG) The US navy grew massively in WW2. Bit complacent of an attitude to have. US Navy has been in a long decline and now has new priorities, like global warming and diversity. Within a decade or two China will probably have more carrier groups. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 05:15 PM (eYoxG) 333
Nood.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (a3Q+t) 334
In case anyone is wondering where people like Weingarten are getting this, it's from esoteric interpretations like this:
"In this model, the individual mystic's soul, gendered feminine, first participates in an act of transgender-homoerotic mystical fellowship with those of hir fellow mystics in order to at once welcome in the Divine feminine (in some cases entering into erotic union with Her) and immediately switch gender roles to embody that Divine feminine for her congress with the male Godhead. This act of psychic double-transvestism is abetted by the Kabbalistic trope that casts God and Israel as the two lovers in the Song of Songs, or the two cherubs over the ark, with Israel taking the female role." (Dr. Jay Michaelson) Posted by: LenNeal at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (9yXr+) 335
315 It's that weird sexless society I was warning people about for years here. Everyone thinks the Left is all about love and wanton sex but that's only a means to an end. While sex is great for destroying Christianity, eventually sexual attraction becomes an enemy because it puts a human's desires above the State. The march to sexless genderless robotic androgyny and eventual extinction is their true desire. - ...
That's an interesting take, and eminently logical. Another variant on the secular humanist radical's attempt to preserve the form of a particular aspect of existence but to empty it of its original significance. Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (njExo) 336
NOOD Supreme Court
Posted by: Catherine at April 19, 2024 05:17 PM (ZSsrh) 337
334 In case anyone is wondering where people like Weingarten are getting this, it's from esoteric interpretations like this:
"In this model, the individual mystic's soul, gendered feminine, first participates in an act of transgender-homoerotic mystical fellowship with those of hir fellow mystics in order to at once welcome in the Divine feminine (in some cases entering into erotic union with Her) and immediately switch gender roles to embody that Divine feminine for her congress with the male Godhead. This act of psychic double-transvestism is abetted by the Kabbalistic trope that casts God and Israel as the two lovers in the Song of Songs, or the two cherubs over the ark, with Israel taking the female role." (Dr. Jay Michaelson) Posted by: LenNeal at April 19, 2024 05:16 PM (9yXr+) How many years did it take a million monkeys to type-up this one? Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 05:17 PM (5fDan) 338
It prevented a lot of garbage that would have worked against our national interests.
Hence the problem. For my entire life, five decades, everything that happens anywhere on the globe is part of "our national interests". I'll trust our political class with the big gun cabinet they demand when they show me they have another move besides opening it up everywhere on the planet. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 05:18 PM (tQPzC) Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 05:29 PM (lX8VI) The Fake "Whistleblower" Who Gamed the System to Start the First Trump Impeachment May Be Forced to be a Witness in Joe Biden's ImpeachmentPaul Sperry for RealClearPolitics: The 'whistleblower' who sparked Donald Trump's first impeachment was deeply involved in the political maneuverings behind Biden-family business schemes in Ukraine that Trump wanted probed, newly obtained emails from former Vice President Joe Biden's office reveal.If you remember, he faked his "whistleblower" status. Whistleblowers must have, according to the law, first-hand knowledge of some crime or dereliction they want to report. Eric Ciarmarella never had first-hand knowledge, he had heard it from someone without the guts to come forward. The Deep State bent over backwards to contrive a reason that he should be treated as a whistleblower anyway. Recall that Biden decided to demand that Ukraine fire the prosecutor looking into Burisma, and threatened to hold back a billion dollars in US funding until they did. Later, Obama and the Deep State would pretend that this was all authorized by the State Department. But it wasn't. The State Department never expressed any desire to see Shokin fired. Biden just made that up on his own -- as a favor to his son, who needed to deliver to his paymasters to prove the Biden Brand was worth investing in. And Eric Ciarmarella was among those who were "shocked" to see Biden freelancing and extorting a foreign country as a favor to his son: The emails show Ciaramella expressed shock -- "Yikes" is what he wrote -- at Biden's move to withhold the $1 billion in aid from Kyiv, which represented a sudden shift in U.S. policy. They also show he was drawn into White House communications over how to control adverse publicity from Hunter taking a lucrative seat on Burisma's board.There's much more in the article. But this irony is wonderful:
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Spinge
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (7h8I3) 2
Or sponge
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (7h8I3) 3
Threepeat?
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (7h8I3) 4
The 'whistleblower' who sparked Donald Trump's first impeachment was deeply involved in the political maneuverings behind Biden-family business schemes in Ukraine that Trump wanted probed, newly obtained emails from former Vice President Joe Biden's office reveal.
So, in other words, this 'whistleblower' was one of the people who would be investigated and have his gold mine disrupted, so he got it shut down. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (di6C2) 5
'Our precious Democracy' indeed.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (di6C2) 6
Isn't this the "guy who must not be named"?
Posted by: InZona at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (6zPzw) 7
So, when does Bitme declare the whistle-blower can't testify due to executive privileges?
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (7h8I3) 8
They are going to impeach Biden? For what?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (vFG9F) 9
Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:24 PM (k/iTO) 10
6 Soon-to-be be "The guy who must not testify".
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:24 PM (7h8I3) 11
Shocking, insider trading at Traitor Joe's,
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (qam6F) 12
Isn't this the "guy who must not be named"?
Posted by: InZona at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (6zPzw) Ciamerella is hard to spell. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (k/iTO) 13
If you remember, he faked his "whistleblower" status. Whistleblowers must have, according to the law, first-hand knowledge of some crime or dereliction they want to report. Eric Ciarmarella never had first-hand knowledge, he had heard it from someone without the guts to come forward. The Deep State bent over backwards to contrive a reason that he should be treated as a whistleblower anyway.
++++ The entire thing was REO Speedwagon. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (HnUIn) 14
It took 8 years for this to come out. What difference does it make at this point anyway?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (vFG9F) Posted by: Inogame at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (53oGX) 16
Biden just made that up on his own -- as a favor to his son, who needed to deliver to his paymasters to prove the Biden Brand was worth investing in.
And Eric Ciarmarella was among those who were "shocked" to see Biden freelancing and extorting a foreign country as a favor to his son: +++++ Sure, Jan. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (HnUIn) 17
Yeah, bet on the GOP to make hay out of this. I'm sure that will pay off handsomely.
Posted by: Dworkin Barimen at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (BKRsK) Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (k/iTO) 19
Speaking of impeachment, did I hear correctly yesterday that the Senate had decided to go ahead with the Mayorkas impeachment trial after all?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (9yWhg) 20
@4
>>So, in other words, this 'whistleblower' was one of the people who would be investigated and have his gold mine disrupted, so he got it shut down. The Deep State is best viewed as a Human Centipede of Corruption and Double Dealing. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (oJb1g) Posted by: J.K. Rowling, professional badass at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (CsUN+) 22
What Ciaramella witnessed and what he documented in notes he took during high-level Biden-Ukraine meetings could now be relevant to the active impeachment inquiry of President Biden. The House may have little choice but to hold the kind of hearings the Democrats blocked during the earlier impeachment by keeping Ciaramella's identity -- and his own potential conflict -- secret.
++++ Potentially explosive information. Closed-door questioning. Trust us. Posted by: The House at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (HnUIn) 23
Try to spell Nikolai from Romania's last name- Chow-chess-que?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (qam6F) 24
The entire thing was REO Speedwagon.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (HnUIn) https://tinyurl.com/mupe8zs5 I hate you, joe. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (di6C2) 25
It infuriates me, I know I shouldn't care as much being how screwed up things are, but it really does infuriate me that the entire substance of Trump's impeachment was evidence of Biden's criminality. They successfully took every bit of shit news that should have completely destroyed Biden then threw it up in the sky and it became golden sunshine for them. They did this repeatedly with everything.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (Y6IkP) 26
Where did Biden get the authority to cut off foreign aid to Ukraine?
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (SYTee) 27
Biden's getting impeached? Like Mayorkas?
Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (v0R5T) 28
Ciaremella sounds to me like it should be the name of some kind of Italian confectionery. I guess because it reminds me of "caramel."
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (9yWhg) 29
The Deep State is best viewed as a Human Centipede
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (oJb1g) ++++ It doesn't really need qualifiers, I don't think. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (HnUIn) 30
well it's Western Slope, which tends to mean authentic Coloradans, so it probably leans a little rightward unless I'm completely wrong in which case someone here will tell me
Posted by: Don Black Just nuke Aspen and Telluride and it'd be fine. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (FVME7) 31
Willowed:
Muldoon: that bridge in CO. Is there easy road access, maybe boat ramps, to the reservoir on both sides? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (tkR6S) Yes, there are boat ramps all along the waterway, so if they set up a ferry system, for human travelers that might work, but you wouldn't be able to ferry vehicles from one side to the other... at least I wouldn't think so. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (dGCAG) 32
Yeah, bet on the GOP to make hay out of this. I'm sure that will pay off handsomely.
At this point, I'm satisfied with anything that will make Biden unelectable. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (CsUN+) 33
I vote we just call him Caramello.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (k/iTO) 34
Whistleblower?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (Ka3bZ) 35
-As the catalyst for Trump's impeachment, Ciaramella could now be a reluctant witness for Biden's.-
Don't anyone hold your breath waiting for that to happen. Another republican will be convinced to suddenly quit first. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (FCbAQ) Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (CsUN+) 37
"They successfully took every bit of shit news that should have completely destroyed Biden then threw it up in the sky and it became golden sunshine for them. They did this repeatedly with everything.
Posted by: banana Dream" Made possible by a complicit press. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (vFG9F) 38
https://tinyurl.com/mupe8zs5
I hate you, joe. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (di6C2) ++++ I live to serve. Besides, the album art is pretty decent. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (HnUIn) 39
33 I vote we just call him Caramello.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (k/iTO) Guido? Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (di6C2) 40
A Human Centipede busily humping everything.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (qam6F) Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (CsUN+) 42
He won't be a reluctant witness. His testimony will be 100% "I do not recall"
Posted by: No One of Consequence at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (F4bAW) 43
Besides, I like Caramello. Good chocolate, at least the last time I had them.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:30 PM (di6C2) 44
Of course, the list of rogues responsible for the fake Russian hoax and other assorted "get Trump" schemes would be long, and involve damn near every big fish in the so-called "intelligence" pond.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:30 PM (dGCAG) 45
Made possible by a complicit press.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (vFG9F) ++++ It goes far beyond mere complicity. The Press is part of the Party system. They ain't looking the other way, they're a vital part of the Complex. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:30 PM (HnUIn) 46
42 He won't be a reluctant witness. His testimony will be 100% "I do not recall"
Posted by: No One of Consequence at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (F4bAW) 'It was all Trump!' Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:30 PM (di6C2) 47
Constitutional law experts are examining the implications of the precedent set by Senate Democrats on Wednesday, when they killed the impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, effectively dismissing it.
After the Senate deemed both articles of impeachment unconstitutional, the upper chamber adjourned, quashing all hope for a trial on Mayorkas' alleged crimes. This was historically significant, as an impeachment trial had never been dismissed, tabled or otherwise discarded without the accused official having first exited their role in one way or another. "The Senate has no constitutional authority to rule that the articles approved by the House do not state impeachable offenses," explained Andrew McCarthy, a former chief assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of New York and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (oCjPU) 48
Made possible by a complicit press.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:29 PM (vFG9F) ++++ It goes far beyond mere complicity. The Press is part of the Party system. They ain't looking the other way, they're a vital part of the Complex. I refuse to contribute to systemic, white-privileged structures that perpetuate stereotypes of ....oh, hell, I can't do this anymore. Posted by: Katherine Maher at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (CsUN+) 49
Would be nice for someone to crack this case open and write a book
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (fwDg9) 50
What impeachment of Biden?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (2UnvF) 51
Cimatella- "it was Trump who stole the strawberry ice cream! Two scoops!"
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (qam6F) Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (vFG9F) 53
> Where did Biden get the authority to cut off foreign aid to Ukraine?
From Obama. The Ukrainians said the same thing to Biden at the time, "You don't have the authority to do that!" Biden smugly told them to call Obama if they thought he was bluffing. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (eyxn4) 54
33 I vote we just call him Caramello.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (k/iTO) So - a cross between gooey caramel and a roasted marshmallow...interesting. Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (K+UlC) 55
You know the hilarious thing about music videos from the 80s? The people look like real people. Random dude on keyboards, the singer looks like a guy working at Radio Shack. LOL.
https://tinyurl.com/ycxetduf Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (di6C2) 56
i wonder, what are the chances that the d.o.j tries to indict a couple of repub house of rep people in order to cost the repubs the house in time for adam schiff to get back to doing the people's business of investigating trump?
if that happens the possibilities are endless. Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (B1FKF) 57
*IF* (and that's a very big *IF*) the House goes through with impeachment of FJB going into November, that leads to a very interesting political situation.
The current POTUS being impeached while the other candidate (and former POTUS) is on trial.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (7fElN) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (qam6F) 59
51 Cimatella- "it was Trump who stole the strawberry ice cream! Two scoops!"
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (qam6F) He needs some ... were those ball bearing he was constantly handling? Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (di6C2) 60
"The Senate has no constitutional authority to rule that the articles approved by the House do not state impeachable offenses," explained Andrew McCarthy, a former chief assistant United States attorney in the Southern District of New York and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute.
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:31 PM (oCjPU) Calvinball, bitch. Whatchoo gonna do about it? Posted by: The Imperious Senate at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (FCbAQ) 61
This is as much of a farce as the Trump trial in NY
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (RIvkX) 62
":It goes far beyond mere complicity. The Press is part of the Party system. They ain't looking the other way, they're a vital part of the Complex.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)" Maybe I should have said "an incestuousness press". Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (vFG9F) 63
What impeachment of Biden?
Posted by: Duke Lowell ...... You know, the one that we donated to and voted harder for. Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (v0R5T) 64
You know the hilarious thing about music videos from the 80s? The people look like real people. Random dude on keyboards, the singer looks like a guy working at Radio Shack. LOL.
https://tinyurl.com/ycxetduf Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (di6C2) ++++ Man, I forgot just how much of a cheesedick song that one is LOL Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (HnUIn) 65
Ben-wah balls?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (qam6F) 66
well it's Western Slope, which tends to mean authentic Coloradans, so it probably leans a little rightward unless I'm completely wrong in which case someone here will tell me
Posted by: Don Black ------- Just nuke Aspen and Telluride and it'd be fine. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (FVME7) Nook Aspen, leave Telluride alone. I don't care how they vote, there's probably not a single town anywhere else in the world more aesthetically awesome than Telluride. But yeah, pretty much all of Colorado is red, except the shithole Denver, and a few isolated enclaves elsewhere in the state. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (dGCAG) Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 03:35 PM (cOq4q) 68
12 Isn't this the "guy who must not be named"?
Posted by: InZona at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (6zPzw) Ciamerella is hard to spell. Good for keeping the skeeters away tho. Posted by: Taggart at April 19, 2024 03:35 PM (og5mY) 69
Yes, I'll have a venti ciaramella double espresso on ice lightly dusted with humanely sourced cocoa, oh and an avocado on toast
Posted by: discerning starbucks aficionado at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM (Y6IkP) 70
Google Eric Ciaramella. He looks exactly like you think he would. Super white, super douchey, super gay. (Well, I don't know if he's gay, but if I had to bet . . . .) He's the perfect ridiculously over-educated but under-intelligenced leftwing drone.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM (iFTx/) 71
Man, I forgot just how much of a cheesedick song that one is LOL
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (HnUIn) Reap the whirlwind, sparky. You put it in my head, now I shall repay you tenfold. https://tinyurl.com/5a9xr7kv Geez, the 70's were gay. The girls were still cute though- even though they are at an REO Speedwagon concert. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (di6C2) 72
Yes, I'll have a venti ciaramella double espresso on ice lightly dusted with humanely sourced cocoa, oh and an avocado on toast
Posted by: discerning starbucks aficionado at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM You'll get nothing and like it! Posted by: Judge Smails at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (Wnv9h) 73
... He looks exactly like you think he would. Super white, super douchey, super gay. (Well, I don't know if he's gay, but if I had to bet . . . .) He's the perfect ridiculously over-educated but under-intelligenced leftwing drone.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM (iFTx/) ++++ He's a certified elite? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (HnUIn) 74
re 46: if you're referring to caravello, he can lie all he wants, the d 0 j will never let him be charged, if trump wins caravajayjay goes onto biden's probably already lengthy list of people to pardon
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (B1FKF) 75
Where did Biden get the authority to cut off foreign aid to Ukraine?
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 03:27 PM (SYTee) Out of Barak Obama's ass. He said so himself. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (dGCAG) 76
So, Ciamerella left one of his glass slippers at the ball and now someone wants to see if it fits?
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (SYTee) 77
What's the chance of Ciamerella and Cinderfella making the news on the same day?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:38 PM (vFG9F) 78
>>> Ciarmarella was among those who were "shocked" to see Biden freelancing and extorting a foreign country as a favor to his son
To everyone who said they are accusing Trump of everything skeevy that they were in fact doing - You get a prize! Word on the street - That person in Obama's bed that two Russian hookers pissed on was... Obama himself! Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 03:38 PM (cOq4q) 79
Yeah he looks pretty damn gay.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:38 PM (0FoWg) 80
@56
>>if that happens the possibilities are endless. And by the precedence the GOP set with the ouster of Santos, they would be obligated to vote to remove those indicated. Hell, Santos wasn't even indicted when the removed him, he was merely under investigation. So, I fully expect the DOJ/FBI/Deep State Borg, to immanentize some investigations. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (oJb1g) 81
And all the while the Dems and Uniparty R's laughed and laughed over putting an innocent Trump through what they were guilty of.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (lX8VI) 82
Geez, the 70's were gay. The girls were still cute though- even though they are at an REO Speedwagon concert.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (di6C2) ++++ LOL. In that concert, he looks like he could've comfortably played "Doctor Who." Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (HnUIn) 83
Ben-wah balls?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (qam6F) I wonder if one works up to the level they can do tricks like with the clackers they banned in the 70s. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (cf/0E) 85
madison cornbread already showed you cannot get in trouble for testifying about what you heard from someone who heard something
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (B1FKF) 86
Whistleblowers must have, according to the law, first-hand knowledge of some crime or dereliction they want to report. Eric Ciarmarella never had first-hand knowledge, he had heard it from someone without the guts to come forward.
Didn't Madison Cornbread do the same thing? Just repeat something that someone had told her. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (9yWhg) 87
New rule: No cannibal jokes!
RNC Research @RNCResearch "Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..." KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (FVME7) 88
64 You know the hilarious thing about music videos from the 80s? The people look like real people. Random dude on keyboards, the singer looks like a guy working at Radio Shack. LOL.
https://tinyurl.com/ycxetduf Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:32 PM (di6C2) ++++ Man, I forgot just how much of a cheesedick song that one is LOL Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:34 PM (HnUIn) _______ OMG that mullet. But for all time mulletness, I think the award's got to go to Robin McCauley. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (iFTx/) 89
DC should be turned into a prison complex.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (IG4Id) 90
Maybe THIS is a reason to like Johnson as speaker, no?
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (RqMDa) 91
Oh no, that's just happy jeering from the crowds.
~Nicolae Ceaușescu Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (cf/0E) --- They're shouting "BOO-URNS!" ~Waylan Smithers Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (7fElN) 92
87 New rule: No cannibal jokes!
RNC Research @RNCResearch "Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..." KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (FVME7) ======== "No, it's not that we shouldn't. It's that it's impossible. There's just nothing funny about Biden." -SNL Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (GBKbO) 93
What's the chance of Ciamerella and Cinderfella making the news on the same day?
Posted by: fd LOL Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (9yWhg) 94
LOL. In that concert, he looks like he could've comfortably played "Doctor Who."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (HnUIn) They ALL have gigantic curly fros. It's the striped pants that puts him into the Gabe hall of fame. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (di6C2) 95
Eric Ciaramella is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His work focuses on Ukraine and Russia.
....... I smell a rat. Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:41 PM (v0R5T) 96
You want to talk about gay? Watch the beginning of "Bosom Buddies". Great Bootygigs in a swing, that shit is as gay as it gets.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:41 PM (vFG9F) 97
https://tinyurl.com/ycxetduf
This song reminds me of driving very hung over to my summer lifeguard job in the Catskills. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 03:41 PM (RIvkX) 98
New rule: No cannibal jokes!
RNC Research @RNCResearch "Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..." KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (FVME7) ---- But lesbian cannibal hoedowns are still OK, right? Asking for a friend. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (7fElN) 99
nicolae ceausescu
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (yeEu9) 100
@RNCResearch
"Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..." KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (FVME7) ++++ Under normal circumstances, I'd agree. A confused old man sliding into demented confabulation and fabulism is sad, not funny. But these aren't normal circumstances. Fuck that guy. Rub his face in it and make a big deal out of it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (HnUIn) 101
New rule: No cannibal jokes!
RNC Research @RNCResearch "Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..." KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (FVME7) Seems more like she's saying you can't make jokes about a senile old man who spouts off on things that aren't true. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (dGCAG) Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (di6C2) 103
"His work focuses on Ukraine and Russia.
....... I smell a rat. Posted by: wth" I'm sure that had nothing to do with his burning desire for attention. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (vFG9F) 104
73 ... He looks exactly like you think he would. Super white, super douchey, super gay. (Well, I don't know if he's gay, but if I had to bet . . . .) He's the perfect ridiculously over-educated but under-intelligenced leftwing drone.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM (iFTx/) ++++ He's a certified elite? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (HnUIn) ______ Pre-elite. He's still just a rando, nobody analyst despite having the right gold-plated pedigree. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (iFTx/) 105
Plus, he's changed from curl fro to feathered fro.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (di6C2) 106
>>> madison cornbread already showed you cannot get in trouble for testifying about what you heard from someone who heard something
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (B1FKF) Aaaand we back to the REO Speedwagon song. CALLBACK! Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (Y6IkP) 107
Everybody mentions the eaten by cannibals part but the whole story is fiction except that the guy's plane crashed and he died.
Posted by: steevy at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (FQmDC) 108
100 Under normal circumstances, I'd agree. A confused old man sliding into demented confabulation and fabulism is sad, not funny.
But these aren't normal circumstances. Fuck that guy. Rub his face in it and make a big deal out of it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (HnUIn) ======== I have a very black sense of humor. I'd probably think it was funny in normal times. Because I am a bad person. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (GBKbO) 109
Pre-elite. He's still just a rando, nobody analyst despite having the right gold-plated pedigree.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (iFTx/) ++++ Meh. He's the club. There are always more hangers-on than true elites. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (HnUIn) 110
I EAT CANNIBALS
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (iFTx/) 111
And when I looked it up, it sent me to a You Tube video that said the Ceausescus were "ruthlessly slaughtered by a trigger happy firing squad."
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (yeEu9) 112
"Why is [Biden] saying that his uncle was eaten by cannibals!? That is a bad way to go..."
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this." ...... Are pygmy jokes still OK? Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (v0R5T) 113
So many traitors, so few gallows.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (sOqiG) 114
Under normal circumstances, I'd agree. A confused old man sliding into demented confabulation and fabulism is sad, not funny.
Posted by: Joe Mannix [/i Fabulist sounds too much like a gregarious bon vivant. Bidet is a toilet-head sociopath. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (IG4Id) 115
He looks exactly like you think he would. Super white, super douchey, super gay. (Well, I don't know if he's gay, but if I had to bet . . . .) He's the perfect ridiculously over-educated but under-intelligenced leftwing drone.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:36 PM (iFTx/) ++++ He's a certified elite? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:37 PM (HnUIn) ______ Pre-elite. He's still just a rando, nobody analyst despite having the right gold-plated pedigree. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (iFTx/) What I think you're trying to say is he pretends he's Jack Ryan hunting for his boyfriend's Red October in the bedroom. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (4mCEx) 116
>>> Dear Lord, this has the added ennui of a Wolfman Jack intro:
https://tinyurl.com/276rxw5f Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:42 PM (di6C2) He was having big pitch problems there. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (63Dwl) 118
I can eat fifty Bidens.
Posted by: Cool Hand Cannibal at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (SYTee) 119
> KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this."
Doocy asked her about it again today. The dumbass actually said it was SYMBOLIC! Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (eyxn4) 120
Now, see here, we wouldn't eat just any white man what fell out of the sky, ya know...
Posted by: New Guinea cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (MeG8a) 121
And when I looked it up, it sent me to a You Tube video that said the Ceausescus were "ruthlessly slaughtered by a trigger happy firing squad."
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (yeEu9) ++++ Well, I mean, that's basically true. But they did try him first. And he was a ruthless, barbaric communist dictator. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (HnUIn) 122
I believe it's time for me to fry.
Posted by: REO Cannibal at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (vFG9F) 123
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Ciaramella could now be a reluctant witness for Biden's. Who's going to make him show up? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (63Dwl) ======== "I'll make him show up, but first we have to fund Ukraine." -Speaker Johnson Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (GBKbO) 124
"No, it's not that we shouldn't. It's that it's impossible. There's just nothing funny about Biden."
-SNL - I have to laugh to keep from crying. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (FVME7) 125
I guess Mr. Charcoal was a Florida Man and self described investigative reporter.... I think I'd find another way to see the effects of fire...
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (Akjoo) 126
What I think you're trying to say is he pretends he's Jack Ryan hunting for his boyfriend's Red October in the bedroom.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (4mCEx) ++++ LOL Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (HnUIn) 127
I have a very black sense of humor.
I'd probably think it was funny in normal times. Because I am a bad person. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (GBKbO) Go back and watch Joe's performance during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearing when he had 'full' possession of his faculties. Fuck that old, demented, drooling, evil bastard. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (di6C2) 128
BTO > ELO > REO
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (RIvkX) 129
If the House does move on Biden, 15 more R’s would retire and hand the House to the democrats.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (JTwsP) 130
I have a very black sense of humor.
I'd probably think it was funny in normal times. Because I am a bad person. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:43 PM (GBKbO) --- Same here. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (7fElN) 131
>>> I can eat fifty Bidens.
Posted by: Cool Hand Cannibal at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (SYTee) OMG LOL! Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:46 PM (Y6IkP) 132
Is the frontman/lead singer REO or Speedwagon? I can never remember which one is which.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (HnUIn) 133
So the CIA won't kill you for saying his name now?
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (ekYY6) 134
I've got chunks of Bidens in my stool.
Posted by: Cannibal Sinatra Group at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (SYTee) 135
He'll just perjure himself. In the event that anyone pretends to care about that, it'll be a huge windfall for this mincy little guy. A judge or jury will predictably get rid of his faggy little legal case in our faggy little legal system, but not before he pulls down seven figures from his GFM money laundry and another seven from his book deal, and another seven from his heavy rotation of cable news hits, and another seven from his shady real estate deal.
Just like Andy McCabe. Just. Like. Always. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (0FoWg) 136
LOL. In that concert, he looks like he could've comfortably played "Doctor Who."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (HnUIn) They ALL have gigantic curly fros. It's the striped pants that puts him into the Gabe hall of fame. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (di6C2) But, that song rocks, and Gary knew his way around a guitar. Posted by: The Imperious Senate at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (FCbAQ) 137
Aren't all firing squads trigger happy by definition? And it did seem to me to be put together by someone that actually liked them.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (yeEu9) 138
I think Joe should be more specific:
"The pygmy cannibals shot him down with a blowgun then put him in a big boiling pot. No joke." Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:48 PM (v0R5T) 139
... A judge or jury will predictably get rid of his faggy little legal case in our faggy little legal system, but not before he pulls down seven figures from his GFM money laundry and another seven from his book deal, and another seven from his heavy rotation of cable news hits, and another seven from his shady real estate deal.
Just like Andy McCabe.... Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (0FoWg) ++++ This sounds disturbingly like you lack confidence in our system, comrade! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 03:48 PM (HnUIn) 140
> You want to talk about gay? Watch the beginning of "Bosom Buddies". Great Bootygigs in a swing, that shit is as gay as it gets.
Yep. https://youtu.be/elVRbXveAyc Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:48 PM (eyxn4) 141
He was having big pitch problems there.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:45 PM (Y6IkP) Yeah. It is one of those things that always bothered me about concerts. My hearing and memory work in very particular ways. The first time I hear any song, it gets frozen into 'the way it should sound.' Then when you go to a concert and things are different- which makes perfect sense except for the 'artists' who are lip synching- it hits my ear and brain as 'wrong' even if it is just normal variation that is not dissonant. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (di6C2) 142
I thought Peter Scolari was going to be a way bigger star than Tom Hanks....
Posted by: steevy at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (FQmDC) 143
113 So many traitors, so few gallows.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (sOqiG) We can build more! Posted by: CCP at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (53oGX) Posted by: Dragline at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (og5mY) 145
I remember on Christmas Day 1989, when they kept showing closeups of the dead Ceausescu's face on TV news. Yeah, just what I want to see on Christmas.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (9yWhg) 146
144 118 I can eat fifty Bidens.
If my boy says he can eat fifty Bidens, He can eat fifty Bidens Posted by: Dragline at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (og5mY) ======= Yeah, but he has to peal 'em himself. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:50 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:50 PM (eyxn4) 148
So in warhammer they had two universes/sets of games.
In the Sci Fi one every is basically evil. The humans are less evil then most factions but...they are pretty bad. Amusingly the leader of the humans at one point destroys religion in the name of SCIENCE and after he ends up mostly dying (it is complicated) is deified by his empire. The fantasy universe is a cleaner good/evil paradigm if not perfect. And the good guys run around doing things like burning witches. Why? Because those witches are in league with (basically) Satan and are trying to destroy humanity. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 03:50 PM (ibTVg) 149
Yeah, I play bridge. Wanna see me throw up a Biden hand?
Posted by: PNG Cannibal at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (SYTee) 150
A man, a plan, a cannibal.
Posted by: Madam, I ate Adam at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (vFG9F) 151
148 The fantasy universe is a cleaner good/evil paradigm if not perfect. And the good guys run around doing things like burning witches. Why? Because those witches are in league with (basically) Satan and are trying to destroy humanity.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 03:50 PM (ibTVg) ======= This was an appeal of the Conan stories. Also, the Lovecraftian touches. I really like Lovecraftian touches. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (GBKbO) 152
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "We should not make jokes about this."
I see NOTHING funny about this! Stop LAUGHING! Meanie! Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (vivhj) 153
“As the catalyst for Trump's impeachment, Ciaramella could now be a reluctant witness for Biden's.”
You sure about that? Posted by: Seth Rich at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (JTwsP) 154
>>> But, that song rocks, and Gary knew his way around a guitar.
Posted by: The Imperious Senate at April 19, 2024 03:47 PM (FCbAQ) Yeah, in the context of the times it didn't seem so gayballs. We're all easily triggered now due to the current cultural hellscape. But back then it was a great song for the radio that you might turn up on the car stereo, à la Freedom Rock. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:51 PM (Y6IkP) 155
We've had evidence of Biden's quid pro quo since his audio of demanding the prosecutor fired dropped.
This is literally all you need to find him guilty of a crime...well...if he wasn't a member of the Dem's inner party of course. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 03:52 PM (ibTVg) 156
91 Oh no, that's just happy jeering from the crowds.
~Nicolae Ceaușescu Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 19, 2024 03:39 PM (cf/0E) --- They're shouting "BOO-URNS!" ~Waylan Smithers Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:40 PM (7fElN) Hey, Moleman actually was saying Boo-urns! Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 03:52 PM (KbCG3) 157
I thought Peter Scolari was going to be a way bigger star than Tom Hanks....
Posted by: steevy at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (FQmDC) You don't get to blow on my dice. Posted by: A High Stakes Gambler at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (4mCEx) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (FVME7) 159
148 So in warhammer they had two universes/sets of games.
In the Sci Fi one every is basically evil. The humans are less evil then most factions but...they are pretty bad. Amusingly the leader of the humans at one point destroys religion in the name of SCIENCE and after he ends up mostly dying (it is complicated) is deified by his empire. The fantasy universe is a cleaner good/evil paradigm if not perfect. And the good guys run around doing things like burning witches. Why? Because those witches are in league with (basically) Satan and are trying to destroy humanity. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 03:50 PM (ibTVg) But, BOTH are pretty hopeless and dystopian by their very nature. Basic Warhammer is pretty much a death march and 40K is pretty much... ok, those commie robots take away your free will, so... I guess go with the fascist theocrats worshiping an atheist, all powerful dictator who requires human sacrifice to survive or else all reality will be washed away... Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (di6C2) 160
159 But, BOTH are pretty hopeless and dystopian by their very nature. Basic Warhammer is pretty much a death march and 40K is pretty much... ok, those commie robots take away your free will, so... I guess go with the fascist theocrats worshiping an atheist, all powerful dictator who requires human sacrifice to survive or else all reality will be washed away...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (di6C2) ======== Why does this sound weirdly compelling? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (ZdaMQ) 162
I thought Peter Scolari was going to be a way bigger star than Tom Hanks....
Posted by: steevy at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (FQmDC) He was great in Newhart. I actually saw him in person once, in a hotel in Muskegon, Michigan. He was appearing in some stage production there. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (9yWhg) 163
158 So many traitors, so few gallows.
- If we build them, they'll coke. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (FVME7) Gallows are also reusable. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (di6C2) 164
Twitter users appear to have found some of the Reddit history of the guy who self immolated today.
To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer. http://tiny.cc/hn4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (eyxn4) 165
I shouldn't say perjury... Ciaramella will just have a momentary lack of candor.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (0FoWg) 166
Another in the entry in the 'wtf is he wearing' file:
https://tinyurl.com/4hw3hb2k It's like Mork and Mindy ... just more so. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (di6C2) 167
So many traitors, so few gallows.
- If we build them, they'll coke. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (FVME7) Gallows are also reusable. Posted by: Aetius451AD There's actually a road in Fairfax Co., VA called "Gallows Road." It went to the old county courthouse where they, had, of course, gallows. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (9yWhg) 168
Tom Carvel invented Cookiepuss and Fudgie the Whale. Which reminds me to remind you to pick up a Whale of a Dad ice cream cake from your participating Carvel dealer this Father's Day.
Posted by: Dean, Carvel Ice Cream College at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (V5BDR) 169
164 Twitter users appear to have found some of the Reddit history of the guy who self immolated today.
To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer. http://tiny.cc/hn4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (eyxn4) ======== "anarcho-communist Redditers are just dangers to themselves. Christo-fascists are dangers to everyone." -Anarcho-communist Redditers Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (GBKbO) 170
160 159 But, BOTH are pretty hopeless and dystopian by their very nature. Basic Warhammer is pretty much a death march and 40K is pretty much... ok, those commie robots take away your free will, so... I guess go with the fascist theocrats worshiping an atheist, all powerful dictator who requires human sacrifice to survive or else all reality will be washed away...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:53 PM (di6C2) ======== Why does this sound weirdly compelling? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (GBKbO) Chainswords Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (eYoxG) 171
165 I shouldn't say perjury... Ciaramella will just have a momentary lack of candor.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (0FoWg) Hid mind will be Jell-O. Jell-O. Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (vivhj) 172
Also, the Lovecraftian touches. I really like Lovecraftian touches.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison Lovecraftian touching = Tentacle porn. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:57 PM (eyxn4) 173
To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer. http://tiny.cc/hn4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (eyxn4) And a Florida Man Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 03:57 PM (Akjoo) 174
Yeah, just what I want to see on Christmas.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (9yWhg) I'm Jewish, so I want 16 dead Communists in a pool of their own rancid blood, plz. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:57 PM (0FoWg) 175
170 Why does this sound weirdly compelling?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (GBKbO) Chainswords Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 03:56 PM (eYoxG) ====== *potential enthusiasm diminishes 0.4%* Weird weapon combinations do nothing for me. Nothing! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (GBKbO) 176
But, BOTH are pretty hopeless and dystopian by their very nature.
One interesting part of the fantasy series that I think they meant to be there but didn't really focus on is that it is the relatively peace and prosperity that civilization brings that dooms the world. The elves were the first run of this. They got fat, lazy and bored and turned to decadence. Which created a Chaos god (Slaanesh) that almost destroyed the world. Later the humans in turn build powerful stable civilizations in Europe (and maybe China) and it is the decadence of those civilizations that allow the Chaos gods to destroy everything. Siegmar beat the early Chaos invasions because humans were less decadent and he failed in the last because they no longer pure enough... Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (ibTVg) 177
>>> Yeah. It is one of those things that always bothered me about concerts. My hearing and memory work in very particular ways. The first time I hear any song, it gets frozen into 'the way it should sound.' Then when you go to a concert and things are different- which makes perfect sense except for the 'artists' who are lip synching- it hits my ear and brain as 'wrong' even if it is just normal variation that is not dissonant.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (di6C2) I have absolute perfect pitch. Not by training just born that way. It's synesthesia-sound based. That doesn't mean I sing perfectly by any means but I sure know when I'm off or others. It's interesting in concerts you find out what an artist's vocal range is operationally which might be completely different than thier albums and it sounds off. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (Y6IkP) 178
Report: The man who set himself on fire left a manifesto on the evils of capitalism, fascism, and climate change. Here are the details, along with his work history for Democratic campaigns.
https://shorturl.at/vyGH5 - Well, at least he's on the right side of history. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (FVME7) 179
Impeachment of Biden?
LOL! If Chuck Schumer won't allow Mayorkas to be impeached, what makes you think he'll allow Biden? "Haw Haw, rule of law, biggest lie you ever saw!" Posted by: Chemist at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (HJMJw) 180
Twitter users appear to have found some of the Reddit history of the guy who self immolated today.
To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer. http://tiny.cc/hn4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:55 PM (eyxn4) Anarcho-communist sets himself on fire, world left a slightly better place. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (4mCEx) 181
Yeah, just what I want to see on Christmas.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (9yWhg) I'm Jewish, so I want 16 dead Communists in a pool of their own rancid blood, plz. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice Fine. But I don't want to look at them. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:59 PM (9yWhg) 182
178 Report: The man who set himself on fire left a manifesto on the evils of capitalism, fascism, and climate change. Here are the details, along with his work history for Democratic campaigns.
https://shorturl.at/vyGH5 - Well, at least he's on the right side of history. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (FVME7) ======= $5 says he's met some prominent Democrat senator in their DC office. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:59 PM (GBKbO) 183
Why does this sound weirdly compelling?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:54 PM (GBKbO) It IS compelling. This is the kind of boy cool the Japanese love (they LOVE the story of the Alamo, for example.) The universe specialized on Last Stands on a gigantic scale. But now the wokies have control. So, now it will suck. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:59 PM (di6C2) 184
To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer.
Anarcho communism is an impossibility. All versions of socialism require government force to make people do whatever "the collective" claims they want done. And the amount of force/government required is directly proportional to how socialist the system is Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (ibTVg) Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (Q4IgG) 186
183 It IS compelling. This is the kind of boy cool the Japanese love (they LOVE the story of the Alamo, for example.) The universe specialized on Last Stands on a gigantic scale.
But now the wokies have control. So, now it will suck. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 03:59 PM (di6C2) ======= Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (GBKbO) 187
Fine. But I don't want to look at them.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:59 PM (9yWhg) And therein lies the difference between us, my main man Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (0FoWg) 188
174 Yeah, just what I want to see on Christmas.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:49 PM (9yWhg) I'm Jewish, so I want 16 dead Communists in a pool of their own rancid blood, plz. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 03:57 PM (0FoWg) I'll never understand kosher rules. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (eYoxG) 189
This bikini brunette wonders if she should make popcorn, but suspects that this won't actually be very exciting:
http://tiny.cc/tn4txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (HnUIn) 190
Reading flame boy's manifesto
Poor guy Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (Ka3bZ) 191
> $5 says he's met some prominent Democrat senator in their DC office.
There's a picture circulating of a guy by that name posing with Bill Clinton. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (eyxn4) 192
184 To nobody's surprise, he's an "anarcho-communist" Redditer.
Anarcho communism is an impossibility. All versions of socialism require government force to make people do whatever "the collective" claims they want done. And the amount of force/government required is directly proportional to how socialist the system is Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (ibTVg) ======= I kind of love doctrinal socialists (or whatever label they adopt). Every single practical application of communist ideology is right wing fascism because the stateless utopia never formed. But the next effort will work! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (GBKbO) 193
Well, at least he's on the right side of history.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:58 PM (FVME7) Or at least the 'Well Done' side. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (di6C2) 194
Hopefully, when President Trump wins in November, a whole lot more democrats will light they asses on fire.
A Man Can Dream. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (R/m4+) 195
@179
>>"Haw Haw, rule of law, biggest lie you ever saw!" Good point, I wonder if the Democrats understand the precedent they've set by this? Or are they banking on the Goofball Party to not use this particular maneuver if the opportunity presents itself? Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (oJb1g) 196
Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen.
To you want to play the physical games or the video games? Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (ibTVg) 197
I kind of love doctrinal socialists (or whatever label they adopt). Every single practical application of communist ideology is right wing fascism because the stateless utopia never formed.
But the next effort will work! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (GBKbO) ++++ Well, sure. Next time *they* will be in charge. It's just what they've always needed to achieve success! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (HnUIn) 198
I guess all the cool kids are doing manifestos these days.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (FVME7) 199
195 Good point, I wonder if the Democrats understand the precedent they've set by this?
Or are they banking on the Goofball Party to not use this particular maneuver if the opportunity presents itself? Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (oJb1g) ======= Impeachment has been a joke since Andrew Johnson. Making it obvious is fine by me. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (GBKbO) 200
I'll never understand kosher rules.
Yeah that sounds fantastic other than maybe it needs more dead commies. Did not know that was a Jewish thing. Posted by: Kratwurst at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (RGbzo) 201
Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (GBKbO) Some of the book series are said to be good and popular. For Fantasy(now in some sense obsolete) the Malus Darkblade(villain) and Gortrek & Felix series are both pretty popular. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (eYoxG) 202
Anarcho communism is an impossibility.
All versions of socialism require government force to make people do whatever "the collective" claims they want done. And the amount of force/government required is directly proportional to how socialist the system is Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (ibTVg) It's what the kids in Antifa call themselves. First comes the Anarchy and the chaos, which is what they specialize in. In the aftermath of the rubble comes the communism. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (FCbAQ) 203
196 Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen.
To you want to play the physical games or the video games? Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (ibTVg) ====== Is it not delivered in book form? Well, the video game would have to do, then. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (GBKbO) 204
http://tiny.cc/tn4txz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:01 PM (HnUIn) Pert and perky! Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (4mCEx) 205
Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (GBKbO) I have heard the book series can be quite good. There are also a few ewetub lore channels which are quite fun to watch. Let me find a link so you can see what I am talking about. https://tinyurl.com/4rrnkj5w Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (di6C2) 206
197 Well, sure.
Next time *they* will be in charge. It's just what they've always needed to achieve success! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (HnUIn) ====== *obligatory Pol Pot reference, discussion of his demerits, and criticism of his glasses and sense of fashion* Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (GBKbO) 207
178 Report: The man who set himself on fire left a manifesto on the evils of capitalism, fascism, and climate change. Here are the details, along with his work history for Democratic campaigns.
https://shorturl.at/vyGH5 - Well, at least he's on the right side of history. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten Another mainifesto? Am I the only one on the planet who never once thought I should write a manifesto? Of course, I also never considered there was a potential nexus between me setting myself on fire and the world suddenly seeing things exactly as I want them to see it, either. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 04:04 PM (ZdaMQ) 208
a 'biden' was a cookie that was like an oreo but filled with french mustard creme.
wasn't a big seller Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 04:04 PM (B1FKF) 209
I have absolute perfect pitch. Not by training just born that way.
I've never understood the perfect pitch thing. Musical scales are a manmade construct, and vary by culture. The scales used in traditional Chinese and Japanese music, for example, differ from those used in modern Western music, which in turn differ from those used earlier in the West by the Greeks and Romans. So how can you be born with an innate understanding of something that is culturally dependent? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:04 PM (9yWhg) 210
I guess all the cool kids are doing manifestos these days.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (FVME7) I like my manifesto stuffed with sausage and coated with cheese. (I know one of you mofo's will make that sound gay too) Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:04 PM (FCbAQ) 211
205 I have heard the book series can be quite good. There are also a few ewetub lore channels which are quite fun to watch. Let me find a link so you can see what I am talking about.
https://tinyurl.com/4rrnkj5w Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (di6C2) ======= Thankee. I shall bookmark. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:05 PM (GBKbO) 212
Is it not delivered in book form? Well, the video game would have to do, then.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:03 PM (GBKbO) They have lots of books, 40k more so. I'm not all that familiar with the 40k books, but I think the Horus Heresy sets up a lot of the present. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 04:05 PM (eYoxG) 213
I guess all the cool kids are doing manifestos these days.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (FVME7) The reason anyone anywhere sits down to waste their precious time writing a "manifesto" is because they are in dire need of some nookie. People who get laid even now and then don't sit around writing "manifestos". Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 04:05 PM (R/m4+) 214
207 178 Report: The man who set himself on fire left a manifesto on the evils of capitalism, fascism, and climate change. Here are the details, along with his work history for Democratic campaigns.
https://shorturl.at/vyGH5 And somehow this will be Trump's fault Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Akjoo) 215
The lutein guy does good music too in his videos and begins chapters with kick ass quotes.
40k speaks to the inner berserker testosterone monster in us all. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (di6C2) 216
>>> Rhetorically, if one were to start in the Warhammer universe, where would one begin? Take in the assumption that table-top gaming ain't gonna happen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:00 PM (GBKbO) There's a whole lot of fiction written. Thousands of books. There are video games. Many are turned based strategy that try to capture some aspect of the huge living room sized boards some people make. There are also action role play games and some FPS even. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (9yWhg) 218
What if I told you... that the Biden family was the epicenter of government corruption and that they protect him to protect themselves? That he was chosen by Obama as a signal to our enemies that, despite the new black face, we were once again open for business.
That they handed him the presidency to enrich themselves further, to signal all night Walmart business hours to our enemies yet again, and to rub their sweaty corruption tranny balls in all our faces? Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (lX8VI) 219
I guess all the cool kids are doing manifestos these days.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 04:02 PM (FVME7) I don't understand how someone can just hammer out a 129 page anything without cheating like a motherfucker. Like triple spaced and using 32 point type. If I had to write a manifesto it would be two words. "Fuck off!" I'd put it on a business card. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (BjpyL) 220
So how can you be born with an innate understanding of something that is culturally dependent?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:04 PM (9yWhg) If a person with perfect pitch hears a note, they can replicate it with their voice with none of the "slide" most people have to do. Perfect replication. If they have some music training, they'll remember what middle E flat sounds like exactly. You could tune your orchestra to such a person. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (FCbAQ) 221
216 There are video games. Many are turned based strategy that try to capture some aspect of the huge living room sized boards some people make. There are also action role play games and some FPS even.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Y6IkP) ======== Well, duh. Total War did some of those. I used to love Total War. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (GBKbO) 222
217 http://tiny.cc/tn4txz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) My oh my. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (9yWhg) Odd mouth, but nice eyes. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (di6C2) 223
And somehow this will be Trump's fault
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Akjoo) Once Trump goes away things will get back to normal. Your hash is hilarious. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (lX8VI) 224
Is it not delivered in book form? Well, the video game would have to do, then.
Total war made a pretty good fantasy video games series (there are three of them so far) and you will get to know the lore from the games: https://tinyurl.com/2zjxkwjd I'd start with the second game and if you like it you can pick up the first and third. Each gives you a part of the world you can play. And...there is a warhammer football game with his...oddly compelling: https://tinyurl.com/36dxsu9a There is also a new first person shooter for the SF game but I have not played it yet. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (ibTVg) 225
re 202:
"First comes the Anarchy and the chaos, which is what they specialize in. In the aftermath of the rubble comes the communism." i've been thinking this is what the dems want, collapse of the u.s. followed by we little people and inedible bugs begging them to take over without any restrictions and save us from further whatever Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (B1FKF) 226
Well that was a fast manifesto release.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (lX8VI) 227
People who get laid even now and then don't sit around writing "manifestos".
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 04:05 PM (R/m4+) Dammit! *makes note to start writing manifesto* Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (di6C2) 228
> All versions of socialism require government force to make people do whatever "the collective" claims they want done. And the amount of force/government required is directly proportional to how socialist the system is
I got into a brief argument once with a true believer. He was saying people will work because they'll love their jobs. I told him I love my job today, but if I get the same ration whether I work or not, I'm choosing not. He then told me I must not really love my job. I replied that if his utopia relies on people to be more dedicated and love their jobs more than me, no matter what the work is, it will fail spectacularly. He called me a fascist and stomped off. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:08 PM (eyxn4) 229
Dan Abnett is one of the better liked WH40K authors. People say start with his Eisenhorn trilogy.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (Y6IkP) 231
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Akjoo)
Once Trump goes away things will get back to normal. Your hash is hilarious. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (lX8VI) Atchoo! -Men in Tights LOL. It actually fits in with Mel Brooks too. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (di6C2) 232
If a person with perfect pitch hears a note, they can replicate it with their voice with none of the "slide" most people have to do. Perfect replication.
If they have some music training, they'll remember what middle E flat sounds like exactly. You could tune your orchestra to such a person. Posted by: OneEyedJack So that would apply to non-Western musical scales as well? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (0FoWg) 234
> Am I the only one on the planet who never once thought I should write a manifesto?
There are at least two of us. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (eyxn4) 235
And somehow this will be Trump's fault
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 04:06 PM (Akjoo) Once Trump goes away things will get back to normal. Your hash is hilarious. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 04:07 PM (lX8VI) It's what a sneeze sounds like in the Middle East. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 04:11 PM (BjpyL) 236
229 Dan Abnett is one of the better liked WH40K authors. People say start with his Eisenhorn trilogy.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (Y6IkP) Yeah, even I have heard of the Eisenhorn stuff. I heard it was very good. I always dabbled around the edges of the 40k stuff as I could see what a monster it would become for me. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (di6C2) 237
Ceausescus:
https://tinyurl.com/mwm6k8bz Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 04:10 PM (0FoWg) There is a video out there somewhere where the paratroopers are tying up the bitch to lead her out to the courtyard to be shot and she slaps one of them. They said she smelled really bad like she had a real nasty female problem that would make a Billy Goat puke. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 04:12 PM (R/m4+) 238
He then told me I must not really love my job. I replied that if his utopia relies on people to be more dedicated and love their jobs more than me, no matter what the work is, it will fail spectacularly. He called me a fascist and stomped off.
Who is going to clean the toilets? Dig trenches in the sun? And so on? Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 04:13 PM (ibTVg) 239
So that would apply to non-Western musical scales as well?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 04:09 PM (9yWhg) Our notes in our scales are just representations of tones, which are universal, so I would say yes. You could call E flat "squatcho" and once heard perfect pitch would replicate squatcho. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:14 PM (FCbAQ) 240
So, all you perfect pitch people.
Where is the A tone, 438 cycles or 400? Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (MeG8a) 241
440 I mean not 400
Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (MeG8a) 242
So, all you perfect pitch people.
Where is the A tone, 438 cycles or 400? Posted by: gourmand du jour wants to know at April 19, 2024 04:18 PM (MeG8a) hahahaha! That ain't me. Knowing what it is and having the gift are two different things. The interweb thingy says 440 cycles. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 04:28 PM (FCbAQ) 243
One of the games the Dems play is claiming the EU also was against Shokin.
As if the EU isn't being lobbied by Burisma, too (they hired a Polish ex-EU guy at the same time as Huntie) But here you see Ciaramella mention they will "circle back" with EU to "expedite" that matter. You don't "circle back" unless you already had been doing it before...so they could have pressured the EU to help get Shokin fired, and thus the EU action are not evidence of their justification. Posted by: Harun at April 19, 2024 04:29 PM (c2WeP) 244
Will they take the 5th? The lowlife snake!
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at April 19, 2024 05:30 PM (wGqjj) California School District Implements "Equity Grading" -- A Students Will Become B Students, and D and F Students Will Become C StudentsNo D's and F's? No extra credit? Will Bay Area schools' switch to equity grading help or harm students?No, that's a lie. The new "grading" system is designed for the exact opposite reason, to hide how well students understand what they're being taught. It's good for bad students and it's great for bad teachers, who can now say, "I'm doing a great job, even my dumbest kids got C's!" The goal is to lower the impact of things that "fluff" grades -- extra credit, class participation and homework -- while also making it easier for lower-performing students to bounce back from failing.Extra credit, class participation, and homework are "fluff" that has nothing to do with how well kids learn? Homework is 100% critical to learning. Anyone can follow the teacher in class as he explains an algebra problem's solution. The only way you actually learn it is when you do it on your own. But the bad students don't do homework, so homework is now outlawed. It's "fluff." And yes, it will be easier for failing students to "bounce back from failing" when all of their F's and D's will be changed with the stroke of a pen to C's. ... Next year, the district will restrict all letter grades to a 10% range and remove the practice of awarding zero points for assignments as long as they were "reasonably attempted." The new policy will also remove extra credit and bonus points that elevated grades, and provide students with multiple chances to make up missed or failed assignments and minimize homework's impact on a student's grade. Some parents and teachers said they worry the changes will encourage students to slack off and leave them unprepared for college. "I think the dumbing down of curriculum will lead to our kids failing in college because they're not going to be prepared on the same level as kids from other districts and other states," said Dublin parent Olena Stadnyuk. Skeptics say school districts are implementing no-zero policies and removing failing letter grades to boost graduation rates as they struggle to recover from learning loss caused by the pandemic. "This will up kids graduating, it will up their numbers," said Laurie Sargent, an eighth grade English teacher at Cottonwood Creek, a TK-8th grade school in Dublin. "They'll have fewer kids failing and then that looks good. It's strategic."Yup. All the people who failed us in the past are in full cover-up mode. Related: Renegade anti-woke former teacher Chalkboard Heresy explains why it's impossible to get woke teachers to stick to the curriculum and leave their politics at home. Chalkboard HeresyYes, the leftwing media teaches them that. The leftwing media made that up in order to combat charges that they were biased to the left. They are biased to the left and they know it, so they invented the doctrine that there is no left, there is only "truth," and sure, they're biased in favor of "the truth," who wouldn't be? So "leftwing bias" is changed into "the truth" with a simple semantic intervention. It's as simple as changing D-students into B-students. There is no reality, only the sorcery of what words we call things. D. When trying to be balanced, requiring students to compare two sources or opinions, they engineer- purposefully or unwittingly- the lesson to bring students to certain conclusions.Meanwhile:
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Posted by: GF at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (tUCgX) 2
No D's and F's? No extra credit? Will Bay Area schools' switch to equity grading help or harm students?
Will it harm Advanced Placement students? Yes. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:21 PM (sHgnb) 3
Well, if Hrihaan is upset I guess we all should be.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:21 PM (IG4Id) 4
Full on Marxism, to each his ability to each his need.
No one needs a A grade, everyone is equil Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:22 PM (fwDg9) 5
Tall poppy syndrome.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (Be/+i) 6
So, just like the Ivy League Universities and Law Schools have been grading for the last 30 years?
Nice. Posted by: Sharkman at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (4tJWN) 7
Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (Bej1H) 8
1. Democrats need really stupid and ignorant voters.
2. Democrats control the education system. Any questions? Posted by: MartynW at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (sHP7b) 9
Dublin Unified's new grading policy will go into effect for all 6th through 12th grade classes next year and is part of a national shift toward "equity grading" -- a controversial concept that moves away from traditional grading to better measure how well students understand what they are being taught.
+++++ Blah blah blah. Same shit different day. Remember "progressive education?" No grades at all? Didn't work. Neither do phony grading systems. When I was in elementary school, the school did this crap. Instead of A-F (minus E, of course), they had a three-point scale of "N, S, H" N == "Needs Improvement" S == "Satisfactory" H == "High Quality" Y'know what everyone - even the kids - did? They translated it: N == F or D S == C or B or A- H == A or A+ And who did this scheme piss off? Why, it pissed off the A- and B students. Who did it make happy? The F and C students were happier than a pig in shit with it. Both got to claim higher status than they had earned. It's always the same. So now it's "equity grading." Whatever. It's the same damn thing. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (HnUIn) 10
What does an "A" or "B" (or "C" or "D") really tell you?
The whole concept of grades was invented a couple of centuries ago because a lazy professor wanted to easily quantify student knowledge without having to work too hard to evaluate it. It's been refined since then into the lovely grading schema we know and love today. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (7fElN) 11
Dress codes would solve this furry crap, but that ain't happening. Might stifle some little darlin's creativity.
Posted by: Bob's Brazilian niece at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (VGOMa) 12
Strudel touched my wiener.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (JTwsP) 13
Harrison Bergeron High School.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (bNf8H) 14
Lake Wobegon High. Where all students are average.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 02:24 PM (63Dwl) 15
Strudel looks rabid to me. (shoots)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (tkR6S) 16
Stupid people today, in twenty years: "Gosh, why are the young folks all so incredibly stupid?"
Posted by: Everyday Rockets at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (qUkBO) 17
That furry stuff is nothing new. I knew a guy who thought he was Huckleberry Hound back in the 80s.
And that guy was...Lindsey Graham. Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (YIxO9) 18
This is all a conspiracy theory!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (R4t5M) 19
Lowering high-achievers grades to make less capable or less hardworking pupils look better is immoral. But destroying honest grading is what they have to do, because they can't turn the low performers into high achievers. No one should be sending their kids to these child prisons.
Posted by: Little Lebowsky Urban Achiever at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (myMpi) 20
Related. 12 year old middle school girl has her skull fractured by 13 year old 'non-binary' classmate who is really a dude.
https://tinyurl.com/33edcjk4 Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (GTqXr) 21
My pre-h.s. school went to an O, S, U grading system.
Probably for the same stupid reasons. I found it was possible to get an "S" grade, with very little effort, and I wasn't particularly motivated to go for an "O." So teachers would write on my report card "he's not willing to do the work." Well duh, genius. Who's fault is that? I was fine with it. My only regret was learning bad habits I subsequently had to unlearn, in classes where it actually mattered later on. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (dGCAG) 22
The goal is to lower the impact of things that "fluff" grades -- extra credit, class participation and homework -- while also making it easier for lower-performing students to bounce back from failing.
++++ Okay. So assuming that these are "fluff" (and some of it is - "participation" should not be graded IMO, results should be), then why not just ... stop offering fluff? If you've broken the grading system by corrupting it, why not remove the corruption rather than destroy the grading system to accommodate it? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (HnUIn) 23
I've said it for longer than I can remember ... you don't know everything about someone by where they live. But you know enough.
There are no chains holding people down in Dublin Unified School District. Or anywhere else in America. Just people that show you their priorities by where they choose to remain. Nobody chooses where they are born, or the family born into. But we all pick - even those with the most limited means - where we stay once we are of the age of consent. So fuck 'em. Local story. More than ten miles from my house. Posted by: It's Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (rcDDC) 24
Harrison Bergeron? Is that you?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (GBKbO) 25
So can I assume C students are the ones who've antagonized the teachers and have espoused conservative ideals in class without authorization? Or they the only ones to get Fs?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (YIxO9) 26
If the schools are going to let Furries bite other students, the least they could do is require them to get rabies shots.
Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (t8Egx) 27
I have had professors confirm to me that they students they are teaching now are *less* proficient learners than the students from a few years ago. One can trace this back directly to the transition to online learning during COVID.
Online classes can be taught effectively. But that requires a lot of work on the part of the instructor and the student to make it work. Most professors and most students don't understand the change in learning dynamics in online education. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (7fElN) 28
So equity grading is just like the old Pass/Fail system, only there is no "Fail" category?
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (991eG) 29
Government School Teachers...what they wont do for a no accountability job and a sweet, sweet guaranteed pension.
Posted by: Voter theater. at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (FCPbW) 30
God already told us the truth so it's no surprise at all that demonic forces would claim "truth" as their own and use it to guide their demented followers toward social destruction.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (lX8VI) 31
Next year, the district will restrict all letter grades to a 10% range and remove the practice of awarding zero points for assignments as long as they were "reasonably attempted." The new policy will also remove extra credit and bonus points that elevated grades, and provide students with multiple chances to make up missed or failed assignments and minimize homework's impact on a student's grade
++++ Aren't grades (other than 'F') always a 10% range? When did that change? And zeroes suck. Zeroes hurt. Zeroes are brutal. Zeroes are there to tell you not to do that again. Getting rid of zeroes helps nobody. And what is the magical non-zero score if a "reasonable attempt" was made? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (HnUIn) 32
Ah...m'yes...of course. This would be the Procrustean school of pedagogy.
Posted by: Paco at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (njExo) 33
Just do away with public schools entirely. That's the only solution.
All the kids who are likely to become gangbangers are still going to become gangbangers. All the slutty girls with daddy issues are still going to get pregnant at 15. All the stoners are still going to get high all day. All the closet faggot jocks are stil going to jerk each other off in a shower somewhere. But at least all the parents who give a shit about their kids can send them to private school where they can get an edumaction in peace. Also everyone gets to benefit from lower property taxes. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (qDd6/) 34
Government School Teachers...what they wont do for a no accountability job and a sweet, sweet guaranteed pension.
It really is a great gig. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (rcDDC) 35
>>f the schools are going to let Furries bite other students, the least they could do is require them to get rabies shots.
___ Probably already been spayed and neutered. Posted by: Frasier Crane at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (bNf8H) 36
This "furry" thing has got to be another perverted social contagion. I never even heard about it 5 years ago, and living in a big city there are few perversions and weird obsessions that I don't notice. Now "furries" are terrorizing schools.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (iFTx/) 37
Extra credit is a way for low-achieving students to raise their grade through additional work. Can't have that, let's slam the door on that escape route from failure.
Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (t8Egx) 38
Students walked out of Nebo School District in Utah to protest the school for allowing "furries" to t*rrorize other students.
Students claim that the furries bite them, bark at them, and pounce on them without repercussion. ======== All you young ladies in the video? This is what groupthink and agreeing to whatever media tells you to think leads you to. Don't do it. School is for dummies. Be smart. Break the chains of institutional education oppression. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (GBKbO) 39
Skeptics say school districts are implementing no-zero policies and removing failing letter grades to boost graduation rates as they struggle to recover from learning loss caused by the pandemic.
++++ No. They're trying to cover-up the abject failure of the US public education system in general, and the failure of their districts in particular. You don't get to blame COVID for this anymore and even if there truth to that assertion, this does nothing for "recovery." Papering over it does not fix it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (HnUIn) 40
Johnny got a B in blowjobs.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (J8LnB) 41
CBHeresy
One thing I've realized after working with teachers for 12 years is that it's very hard to get them to commit to political or ideological neutrality in the classroom because: A. They view teaching as an inherently political act intended to turn students into political units (activists/"change agents.") B. They attach moral value to their beliefs, and thus view the proliferation of those beliefs as a moral obligation. C. They do not recognize particular beliefs as political or ideological, and believe they're "just teaching truth." ++++ We've done our jobs Posted by: Ed Schools at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (HnUIn) 42
Cant' control crime? Just decriminalize most things and presto, crime rates are down.
Can't teach 'em? Just inflate the grades and presto, grades improve. Same shit. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (2UnvF) 43
"The goal is to lower the impact of things that "fluff" grades -- extra credit, class participation and homework -- while also making it easier for lower-performing students to bounce back from failing."
Um, extra credit, class participation, and homework ARE the things that allow lower-performing students to bounce back. Posted by: No One of Consequence at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (F4bAW) 44
Bhutanis parents need to pull him out of the school and send him to one that's legit.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (YRsIm) 45
Probably already been spayed and neutered.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (bNf8H) And their tails docked. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (tkR6S) 46
So is this what happened to IMDB?
Notice that on old movies, all the action is between 6.0 and 6.9. Anything in the 5s is lousy, even if it has your favorite actors. Anything in the 7s is something everyone has already seen. Same with Celsius. What idiots designed a unit system where 15 is pretty cold, and 25 is too hot. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (VskGF) 47
Welcome to Idiocrasy.
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen? at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (qZdIZ) 48
I will immediately move legislation to the floor to protect "furries". It is crucial to our national sovereignty and dignity. The border invasion pales in comparison. This is what the people want.
Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (vB6UG) 49
Didn't Closet Faggot Jocks open for Insane Clown Posse?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (Be/+i) 50
Memo from CEO to HR department: hire no one from the Dublin School district.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (Wjvnb) 51
Some parents and teachers said they worry the changes will encourage students to slack off and leave them unprepared for college.
******** Ees to laugh! How ees it you say here? I think that ship has left the barn door already! Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (991eG) 52
Robert - got a newsletter?
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (NABBY) 53
20 Related. 12 year old middle school girl has her skull fractured by 13 year old 'non-binary' classmate who is really a dude.
https://tinyurl.com/33edcjk4 Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (GTqXr) Did it with a Stanley mug, no less. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (qDd6/) 54
The school is of course denying that there are any furries at all at the school, let alone that they are terrorizing students. Shouldn't this be easy enough to verify? I'm assuming if there are weirdos dressed as animals wandering around the school, there will be photo and video evidence of it.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (iFTx/) 55
And if you can't trust a nonbinary that dresses up like a cartoon dog and calls themself "Strudel," who can you trust?
++++ He is exactly as trustworthy as journalists, politicians, bureaucrats, doctors, teachers, etc. Feel free to add to the list. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (HnUIn) 56
Ooh, I like my new hash (NABBY).
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (NABBY) 57
Tall poppy syndrome.
Posted by: Captain Obvious Ask and ye shall receive. https://youtu.be/O8Wv26LaGEs Posted by: mikeski at April 19, 2024 02:30 PM (RMjPd) 58
No furries, no piece...
Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (vB6UG) 59
>the public school grading system is unfair
--- because it exposes who the stupid kids are, and who the smart kids are and we know it's not fair that some kids are stupid Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (oCjPU) 60
48 I will immediately move legislation to the floor to protect "furries". It is crucial to our national sovereignty and dignity. The border invasion pales in comparison. This is what the people want.
Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (vB6UG) LOL Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (Akjoo) 61
"And if you can't trust a nonbinary that dresses up like a cartoon dog and calls themself "Strudel," who can you trust?"
Me? Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (vB6UG) 62
Don't worry, though: A local media propaganda outlet interviews a furry calling themself (yes, themself) "Strudel" who says this is all overblown.
And if you can't trust a nonbinary that dresses up like a cartoon dog and calls themself "Strudel," who can you trust? Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace Having a child in a cartoon suit in school isn't disruptive? I thought Utah schools would be better than this caricature of a learning environment. Dublin I can understand: it's near the S.F. bay and Oakland and the fresh water comes from Sacramento. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (df90r) 63
So self-deleting fire guy's sign said, "Trump is with Biden And they're about to fascist coup us "
twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/ Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (IG4Id) 64
A dog or cat without tags that bites me has to be tested for rabies by dissecting their brain. Maybe this is the next response to the furries.
Posted by: Chuck C at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (yOPBE) 65
This is a very important point (not to pat myself on the back):
"So, just like the Ivy League Universities and Law Schools have been grading for the last 30 years?" If bullshit, wimpy grading systems are good enough for the elite fucksticks that run the country, then why not for the proles and wage slaves and their spawn? Posted by: Sharkman at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (4tJWN) 66
Life is tough, especially when you’re stupid
— John Wayne Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (RHGPo) 67
Related. 12 year old middle school girl has her skull fractured by 13 year old 'non-binary' classmate who is really a dude.
It always baffles me. That girl doesn't have vengeful brothers or uncles or a father. There is something instinctual about human predators that know their prey. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (rcDDC) 68
because it exposes who the stupid kids are, and who the smart kids are
and we know it's not fair that some kids are stupid Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (oCjPU) ++++ Not always. It also exposes who the lazy or disengaged kids are. That was me. I'm not stupid, but I was extremely lazy, particularly in Junior High. I did just enough work to pass and nothing more because those grades were never going to matter in the future. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (HnUIn) 69
As I said on a previous thread...
Maybe the furries should be sent to remedial training. If only there was an educational facility--let's call it a "school" for short--that could teach them how to behave as functioning members of society... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:33 PM (7fElN) 70
"Even if you're at a 99, you would get moved down to an 85," he explained, which translates to a world-ending B.
Forget about the Ivies kid. Your school system is rogering you. Posted by: mr tmz at April 19, 2024 02:33 PM (rJ48h) 71
I’d sell my Congressman into slavery before I let my children attend these schools
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:33 PM (RHGPo) 72
Remember:
The goal and purpose of public school was to create drones just smart enough to work in the factories but not smart enough to question anything. They have taken away the factories and replaced it with voting. They now have the purpose to make them just smart enough to vote but not smart enough to choose who to vote for--other than the Democrat. That goes for your blood-red school district too. Please don't lie to yourself that isn't in your school. And we are all being forced to pay for it .... Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 02:34 PM (yikga) 73
Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron" is on point for this. Find it on the internet, it's a 5-minute read.
Posted by: Beverly at April 19, 2024 02:34 PM (Epeb0) 74
Going out on a limb here and guessing this is in the Bay Area.
Posted by: keena at April 19, 2024 02:34 PM (RiTnx) 75
I am a loathsome piece of shit who uses religion as a shield to hide the fact I'm a no balls, rubber band bicep, weakling unable to stand up for myself, much less the people I alleged to represent.
But I do what is right. *makes ok sign* Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:34 PM (vB6UG) 76
Same with Celsius. What idiots designed a unit system where 15 is pretty cold, and 25 is too hot.
Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM Fahrenheit: 0 -- really cold 100 -- really hot Celsius: 0 -- cold, but tolerably so 100 -- you're dead Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (9yWhg) 77
Dublin Unified's new grading policy
Note that this isn't a failing inner-city school district, it is a wealthy suburban school district. Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (YAtuc) 78
Contrary to belief on our side, this isn't about rewarding mediocrity or punishing achievement.
What it really does is create and identify political operatives, who now don't have to work hard to get on. They can be dumb as a post and lazy as hell. The playing field is being leveled so that the most leftist among us can be slid "forward". These operatives will now be able to advance to the "best" universities as easily as actual achievers. Maybe more easily. They are tomorrow's leaders in ever field and aspect of life. Look what the commies do to the academically advanced every single time. This is the soft and fluffy beginning to that horror. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (lX8VI) 79
Couldn't you just slide the scale to the top and still meet the mandate? Let everyone have A's and B's and let it be the universities' problem?
I mean, a shit education system is everyone's problem, but at this point it's not cracking, it's breaking into smaller pieces. Posted by: Grudge Harbor at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (hCzfy) 80
I’d sell my Congressman into slavery before I let my children attend these schools
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:33 PM (RHGPo) --------- Could you do the same for my Congressman? I'd sell cheap. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (Be/+i) 81
Eat me, I'm a danish
Posted by: Wierd Al: it's been done. at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (Y6IkP) 82
People wrongly think of societal collapse like a bridge falling down.
In America's case It's different. It's happening now, you're living it. Slowly then all at once. Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (tN3kf) 83
... I thought Utah schools would be better than this caricature of a learning environment. ...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM (df90r) ++++ It doesn't matter where it is. If it's a school, it's riddled with Maoists and other undesirables. You could live in a blood-red town in a blood-red county in a blood-red state where everybody in town goes to church and then gets together to repair the roads as civic duty, where the divorce rate is zero and where there is no crime whatsoever - an unachievable conservative utopia - and the local school (whatever it is, from university on down) will be shot through with glass-eyed prog automata. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (HnUIn) 84
I’d sell my Congressman into slavery before I let my children attend these schools
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:33 PM (RHGPo) Don't spend it all in one place. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (tkR6S) 85
Yeesh:
@Divine_Love23 18h 7th grade bio male (trans) attacks a 7th grade bio female with a Stanley cup. He had a "hit list." These kids have been trying to get help from their counselors & the school only to be told it wouldn't actually happen. Guess what? It did. Pennbrook Middle Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (IG4Id) 86
These injustices will keep me alive and extra five years.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (J8LnB) 87
Saw a video yesterday from West Virginia I think showing girls walking off the shot put circle rather than compete against a tranny dude. That needs to happen more.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (2UnvF) 88
>67 Related. 12 year old middle school girl has her skull fractured by 13 year old 'non-binary' classmate who is really a dude.
It always baffles me. That girl doesn't have vengeful brothers or uncles or a father. There is something instinctual about human predators that know their prey. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (rcDDC) Upper Gwynydd is AWFL central. Dad is probably soy based. Rumor is the school district transferred the little bastard because of violent threats at another middle school. Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (GTqXr) 89
Fahrenheit:
0 -- really cold 100 -- really hot Celsius: 0 -- cold, but tolerably so 100 -- you're dead Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (9yWhg) ----------- Kelvin: 0 - dead 100 - dead Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (Be/+i) 90
"This will up kids graduating, it will up their numbers," said Laurie Sargent, an eighth grade English teacher at Cottonwood Creek, a TK-8th grade school in Dublin.
I think I see the problem. She gets a "C". Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (PI/SC) 91
I still managed to get an "F" in Litter Box Accuracy, but most surprisingly my youthful beauty actually allowed me to pass as a 6th-grader.
Posted by: Greg Gutfeld's Squirrel Persona at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (Zz86T) 92
People wrongly think of societal collapse like a bridge falling down.
In America's case It's different. It's happening now, you're living it. Slowly then all at once. Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (tN3kf) ++++ It melts. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:36 PM (HnUIn) 93
If you are going to do this, then you really don't need schools at all.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (tCU73) 94
Well Celsius is points of H2O phase change so I get what they're doing.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (Y6IkP) 95
The people want a functioning Congress that passes all the crap they loath and nothing they want. They want action, and I'm giving it to them. Right in the tookus.
Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (vB6UG) 96
Upper Gwynydd is AWFL central. Dad is probably soy based. Rumor is the school district transferred the little bastard because of violent threats at another middle school.
that happened in Upper Gwynedd?!?!?! wowzers Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (AcWfM) 97
KJP tells reporters the White House has no official statement about Israel's strikes on Iranian targets last night, and she's going to be "super mindful"* and not speak to some reports that may be out there or speculate about anything. The reporters keep asking and asking, though.
So, Loser Joe and the DNC are still strategerizing about what they can say that will cost them the fewest votes in Dearbornistan. I guess CAIR has not yet told Joe how to dance on this one. *Super mindful is a term she's now using 30+ times every press conference; it's her go-to delay tactic and it gives her an all-purpose reason she can't answer any question that pins-down her and FJB on anything. As in, 'I have to be super-mindful that investigations of the events at Columbia yesterday are on-going, so I'm going to be super-mindful and not respond to any questions on this.' What a stupid, execrable person. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (5fDan) 98
0-100 Fahrenheit is approximately the habitable range for people.
0-100 centigrade has no bearing on the habitable range for people. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (HnUIn) 99
Rather than continue with these subterfuges, I wonder which school district will be first to introduce explicit race-norming for grades - 20% of the black students get A's, 20% of the Asian students, 20% of the white students, and 20% of the Hispanic students.
Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (YAtuc) 100
That was me. I'm not stupid, but I was extremely lazy, particularly in Junior High. I did just enough work to pass and nothing more because those grades were never going to matter in the future.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (HnUIn) --- Sounds like my son. He barely graduated high school, but it was not because of any lack of intelligence. It was because he hated school. Simple as that. Never did homework, but always aced tests. Teachers finally gave up and let him get the hell out. I had the same problem, but I am not nearly as smart as son. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (xPJvm) 101
Joe Biden this week said a child gave him the middle finger: “It happens all the time.”
“You — I’ve never thought I’d see a time when I’m going through a — a neighborhood or a rural town that’s in the west and see big signs that s- — have a Trump sign in the middle that says “F Biden” and having a little kid standing with his middle finger — seven years old, eight years old,” Biden said in Scranton, Pennsylvania this week. “Well, I promise, it happens all the time,” Biden added. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (RHGPo) 102
It will be like Harvard where something like 90% of students are A students.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (Y6Wgg) 103
31 Aren't grades (other than 'F') always a 10% range? When did that change?
And zeroes suck. Zeroes hurt. Zeroes are brutal. Zeroes are there to tell you not to do that again. Getting rid of zeroes helps nobody. And what is the magical non-zero score if a "reasonable attempt" was made? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:27 PM (HnUIn) My school was : 93-100 : A 85-92 : B 77-84 : C 69-76 : D 0-68 : F Each percentage point was a grade point, until you hit 0.0 at 60% Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (UnA8+) 104
and the local school (whatever it is, from university on down) will be shot through with glass-eyed prog automata.
And the city police will be rife with guys that like to enforce their will, and also get a pension. And fire-fighters (I was one for a while) will like to take chances and do dumb shit with equipment. Because that's just the type of folks these jobs draw. This idea we have, that we can have big institutions - government or private - somehow stick to the original mission if only we have enough oaths and creeds and rules is insane. But we keep insisting on it. In purposeful ignorance of basic human nature. You have to, at the minimum, make organizations compete. At the minimum. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (rcDDC) 105
"I’d sell my Congressman into slavery before I let my children attend these schools"
My going rate is $0.05. $0.04 if you're into humiliation p*rn. Posted by: Mike Johnson's Weenus at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (vB6UG) 106
>that happened in Upper Gwynedd?!?!?!
wowzers Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 02:37 PM (AcWfM) Guess how many words the Philly Inquirer devoted to the story... Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (GTqXr) Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (Q4IgG) 108
In America's case It's different.
It's happening now, you're living it. Check out the voice communications of the air traffic controllers who nearly caused the collision of two planes on the runway at Reagan Airport yesterday. Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (YAtuc) Posted by: Lemmiwinks at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (tCU73) 110
I think thus pushing mental illness is just Cultural Marxism to destroy families
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (fwDg9) 111
This "furry" thing has got to be another perverted social contagion. I never even heard about it 5 years ago, and living in a big city there are few perversions and weird obsessions that I don't notice. Now "furries" are terrorizing schools.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (iFTx/) It is. And my nine year old niece with normal loving non-lefty parents is now a "therian" which is just furry and trans grooming by a cutesy name. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (lX8VI) 112
Sounds like my son. He barely graduated high school, but it was not because of any lack of intelligence. It was because he hated school. Simple as that. Never did homework, but always aced tests. Teachers finally gave up and let him get the hell out.
I had the same problem, but I am not nearly as smart as son. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (xPJvm) ---- This is a large part of why young boys are not engaged in school. It's just not interesting or engaging to them, so they tune out, regardless of their ability or potential. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (7fElN) 113
“Well, I promise, it happens all the time,” Biden added.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (RHGPo) Maybe you should pay attention to "why"... Oh , wait did I say pay attention ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (Akjoo) 114
Just remember though teachers are underpaid heroes. Vote yes next time there a bond measure.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (Y6Wgg) 115
Sounds like my son. He barely graduated high school, but it was not because of any lack of intelligence. It was because he hated school. Simple as that. Never did homework, but always aced tests. Teachers finally gave up and let him get the hell out.
I had the same problem, but I am not nearly as smart as son. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (xPJvm) ++++ I worked harder in HS because that was going to matter for getting into college. I worked very hard in college because I was paying through the nose for it. I also hated both way less than I hated Junior High. Junior High was hell on earth and it was a terrible idea. The concept makes fiscal sense for school districts, but little educational sense. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (HnUIn) 116
Well Celsius is points of H2O phase change so I get what they're doing.
Posted by: banana Dream That's fine if you're doing chemistry. But as an indicator of air temperature it's not very useful. Plus, the greater number of degrees in Fahrenheit between the freezing and boiling points means greater precision in indicating the air temperature. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (9yWhg) 117
OK, let's offer a compromise. They get to keep NPR, with a doubled budget. We get to abolish the public schools, and forbid anyone with an Ed degree from being within 100 yards of a minor.
Deal? Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (1bNHn) 118
We're watching the wrong things.
Never mind which politicians are loading up on certain stocks. Watch for them to start buying large quantities of gold. They will flee the country shortly after. While we're here dealing with a health care system that is failing and internet that's been cut off. Posted by: Last Days of the Republic at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (tN3kf) 119
Hope they like dangerous doctors, pilots, engineers, etc.
Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (o2ZRX) 120
So "leftwing bias" is changed into "the truth" with a simple semantic intervention. It's as simple as changing D-students into B-students. There is no reality, only the sorcery of what words we call things.
They saw that this was total bull so they changed it once again to "my truth." Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (KbCG3) 121
Can they bop the furries on the nose with a rolled up newspaper? That's how we would treat real animals. Do the kids know what a newspaper is?
Posted by: InZona at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (6zPzw) 122
I'm quite sure Joey let's little kids finger him all the time.
Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (lX8VI) 123
So glad that Little is finally out of the California school system..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (I8RRu) 124
Seems like there should be an entrance exam that tests for basic knowledge and abilities to get into college, instead of just accepting people based on previous performance. Same for exit.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (YRsIm) 125
"The goal is to lower the impact of things that "fluff" grades -- extra credit, class participation and homework -- while also making it easier for lower-performing students to bounce back from failing."
Oh, there'll be plenty of fluffing going on in those classrooms. Just not of the academic sort. Posted by: Nemo at April 19, 2024 02:41 PM (S6ArX) Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 02:42 PM (Y6Wgg) 127
next step is to make it illegal for colleges to require applicants to write an essay, no point in testing what they can't do.
and this is why teachers are like surgeons, you wouldn't tell a surgeon how to perform an operation, why do you want to tell a teacher how to teach? saw that the other day. Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 02:42 PM (B1FKF) 128
"So, just like the Ivy League Universities and Law Schools have been grading for the last 30 years?"
If bullshit, wimpy grading systems are good enough for the elite fucksticks that run the country, then why not for the proles and wage slaves and their spawn? Posted by: Sharkman at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (4tJWN) Because: (a) K-12 involves basic fundamentals necessary to function in any walk of life; a society that is functionally illiterate and innumerate will cease to be anything we recognize as western civ, whereas fleecing people who've already got the basics doesn't quite produce the same effects. (b) K-12 is more or less compulsory in some form or other, and local and federal government are confiscating our money to provide this education whether we have kids in the system or not, whereas anyone getting fleeced by collegiate education is there on a strictly voluntary basis. (c) Higher ed has some built-in safeguards. You can have no grades effectively in law school for example, but you have to pass the bar in most places, and you have to know your stuff to get and keep a job for or else all you have is $150K or more in debt that cannot be written off. Posted by: It's not comparable for lots of reasons, and expanding a bad practice usually isn't a great idea at April 19, 2024 02:42 PM (myMpi) 129
98 0-100 Fahrenheit is approximately the habitable range for people.
0-100 centigrade has no bearing on the habitable range for people. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (HnUIn) _____ I've had this argument with Euroweenies and smug Americans who assure me metric is much better and more advanced than the Neanderthal American system. In some ways, and especially for math or engineering, for sure it is. But for normal, everyday stuff? No, because it doesn't relate at all to anything people are familiar with or perceive. Besides, I say: "We tried metric in the 70s and 80s, we discovered it sucked, so we got rid of it." Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (iFTx/) 130
If furrys wants to be considered as animals, they should be forced to register as such and get shots. And after a couple bitting incidents be sent off to a farm to live their lived in peace.
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (7h8I3) 131
Guess how many words the Philly Inquirer devoted to the story...
Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:39 PM (GTqXr) ---------- I'll take "Pigs Get Wings" for $100, Alex. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (Be/+i) 132
That's fine if you're doing chemistry. But as an indicator of air temperature it's not very useful. Plus, the greater number of degrees in Fahrenheit between the freezing and boiling points means greater precision in indicating the air temperature.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:40 PM (9yWhg) But you don't need all that precision. Too hot, too cold, and just right, about cover it. Posted by: Goldilocks at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (tkR6S) 133
90-100 A
80-90 B And so on until F That was pretty SOP for my entire education. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 02:42 PM (Y6Wgg) ++++ This is what I am familiar with. A+ is 100. Perfect. 94-99 was A. 90-93 was A-. The lower grades were all the same. 80-83 was B-, 84-87 was B, 88-89 was B+. Rinse and repeat through D. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (HnUIn) 134
101 Joe Biden this week said a child gave him the middle finger: “It happens all the time.”
“You — I’ve never thought I’d see a time when I’m going through a — a neighborhood or a rural town that’s in the west and see big signs that s- — have a Trump sign in the middle that says “F Biden” and having a little kid standing with his middle finger — seven years old, eight years old,” Biden said in Scranton, Pennsylvania this week. “Well, I promise, it happens all the time,” Biden added. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 02:38 PM (RHGPo) ------ Give these kids the vote. Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 02:44 PM (vivhj) 135
So, companies cannot require job-seekers to take aptitude tests and the like, because they're rayciss. Now companies will not be able to use student high school grades to make any useful assessment if a job-seeker even knows left from right, up from down. Or if the job-seeker can even read street signs.
Holy Kee-rist. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 02:44 PM (5fDan) 136
Programmed mental illness:
@RichSementa 30s Jean-Pierre Talks About Charlottesville When Asked About Pro Hamas Protestors Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:45 PM (IG4Id) 137
The world gets stupider.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 02:45 PM (SQ3Sy) 138
Meanwhile, at NPR: "Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' is written in blood."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 02:45 PM (MvF+J) 139
So self-deleting fire guy's sign said, "Trump is with Biden And they're about to fascist coup us " https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/ Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:31 PM I added the https:// to be helpful. Damn. Guy was out there. Maybe some sense of humanity will descend upon the right people after watching the video and some effort will be made ... Nah, fuck the left to hell. They brought this, let them revel in the stench of burning flesh. The CNN anchor sure enjoyed reporting on that aspect. I need a break from this insanity. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (RKVpM) 140
Teenagers are well known for their personal hygiene.
And outcast weirdos are the most fastidious about maintaining cleanliness. So you know those furrie suits the teenagers wear day after day .... smell worse than if they were wearing the rotting skin of the actual animals they are imitating. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (yikga) 141
So, companies cannot require job-seekers to take aptitude tests and the like, because they're rayciss. Now companies will not be able to use student high school grades to make any useful assessment if a job-seeker even knows left from right, up from down. Or if the job-seeker can even read street signs.
Holy Kee-rist. Posted by: Gref And if you fire them for being illiterate dumbasses, they go whine to the EEOC. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (HbfIF) 143
"Idiocracy" was just a comedy movie, right? Not a how-to guide, right?
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (XMwZJ) 144
Related. 12 year old middle school girl has her skull fractured by 13 year old 'non-binary' classmate who is really a dude.
https://tinyurl.com/33edcjk4 Posted by: Heavy Meta Fuck with my granddaughter and I will rock prison orange. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (sHgnb) 145
Cant' control crime? Just decriminalize most things and presto, crime rates are down.
Can't teach 'em? Just inflate the grades and presto, grades improve. Same shit. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 02:29 PM (2UnvF) Hmmm, I wonder if that would work on inflation and unemployment rates - - The government Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (dGCAG) 146
Breaking: First responders were called to attend an overdose situation involving a nonbinary heroin-addict dressed in a dog costume.
The dispatcher told them to look for the furry with a syringe on top! Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (991eG) 147
... Besides, I say: "We tried metric in the 70s and 80s, we discovered it sucked, so we got rid of it."
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (iFTx/) ++++ Part of that was thanks to recalcitrant highway departments, who did us a great service. When forced to put kph speeds, they did so precisely. For example, 60 mph. Most people, if they wanted to succeed, would round up and make it 100 kph. Many state highway departments did not want to succeed, and so did a literal conversion (minus decimals) and set the speed limit at 96 kph. Even multi-format speedometers didn't have that kind of resolution and it was big, hard-to-grok pain in the ass and the bad attitude and trolling of various state highway departments really helped kill the metric conversion. It was a case of malicious compliance. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (HnUIn) 148
I added the https:// to be helpful. Damn. Guy was out there.
Posted by: Divide by Zero Motherfuck Minx 0.5 told me the address was too long for the first time. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (IG4Id) 149
Si all I gotta do is ride this motorcycle and jump over that pool with a shark in it? I'm in!
Posted by: Taylor Swift at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (2UnvF) 150
My hope is that the full court press for every perversion in the schools results in a serious backlash about ten years from now. I can say that my stepdaughter, for one, is OVER IT. I had to talk her down from her position that we need to - and this is a quote - "send the gays on a flight to the Bermuda Triangle."
That's a bit much - but they do need to be taken down a bunch of pegs. Back in the closet, stop bothering us. We let 'em outta there once and they shit on the rug. Back inside. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (0FoWg) 151
I've had this argument with Euroweenies and smug Americans who assure me metric is much better and more advanced than the Neanderthal American system. In some ways, and especially for math or engineering, for sure it is. But for normal, everyday stuff? No, because it doesn't relate at all to anything people are familiar with or perceive. Besides, I say: "We tried metric in the 70s and 80s, we discovered it sucked, so we got rid of it."
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (iFTx/) The American system is rather better for safety in math and engineering as it sanity checks things when scaling up or down by changing the base. Metric allows for easily missed decimal point movements so you can easily be off by an order of magnitude without noticing. Metric does have the advantage of being easier to use though. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (eYoxG) 152
142 This story is "Harrison Bergeron ".
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (HbfIF) Law of the Jungle. Compete or Die. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (UnA8+) 153
Can they bop the furries on the nose with a rolled up newspaper? That's how we would treat real animals. Do the kids know what a newspaper is?
Posted by: InZona Tween the legs, sure you get in trouble; but, the furry will not bother you again. If enough norms use the technique soon the losers will stop bothering people. And they might never procreate so *bonus*! Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (df90r) 154
@RichSementa 30s Jean-Pierre Talks About Charlottesville When Asked About Pro Hamas Protestors Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:45 PM (IG4Id) You mean where the FBI, I mean, Nazi's marched with tiki torches and an obese woman had a heart attack, I mean was run over by a car ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (Akjoo) 155
But for normal, everyday stuff? No, because it doesn't relate at all to anything people are familiar with or perceive.
You got it. Both ways, too. And it's bullshit, fwiw. Why do you think 7.62 x 51 is a thing - in ammo ? Because its a damn .308 with a lighter load. Same with 5.56 x 45 - that's a .223 with a hotter load. Back in WW II ? We came out with the 75 mm gun for armor. It was a 3" gun. And so did the Brits and even the Germans. Then the Germans and us made a deal of moving to the 76 mm gun. Same bore diameter - just a hotter load. The German 88 gun wasn't some magical ratio. 3 1/2 inch gun. 105 mm howitzer ? 4" gun. 155 mm ? 6" gun. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:48 PM (rcDDC) 156
This story is "Harrison Bergeron ".
A ten-minute must-read: involarium.org/story/harrison-bergeron/ Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 02:48 PM (MvF+J) 157
I was grad student in 80s.
Professor shows up in grad student offices at end of term OK, 30% will pass this term to get credit in the major. You all have about 21 students in your sections, so, 1 A, 2 Bs, 3 Cs, and give the rest Ds or Fs. Me: Can I give 2 As and 1 B, I have two really good students? Prof: Nah, I'm not gonna start making exceptions. I still feel bad for that one kid I gave a B to. What am I saying, I was probably that kid in a few classes I took. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 02:48 PM (VskGF) 158
I added the https:// to be helpful. Damn. Guy was out there.
Maybe some sense of humanity will descend upon the right people after watching the video and some effort will be made ... Nah, fuck the left to hell. They brought this, let them revel in the stench of burning flesh. The CNN anchor sure enjoyed reporting on that aspect. I need a break from this insanity. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 02:46 PM (RKVpM) link still does not go to the exact story Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:48 PM (tkR6S) 159
This will only affect poor kids, rich people will make sure their kids are in private schools and are learning.
I want to know why this school district hates poor people and wants them to be illiterate and just not able to function? Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (Wc94H) 160
Meanwhile, at NPR: "Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' is written in blood."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 02:45 PM (MvF+J) It's trite, cliche garbage without a single recorded live instrument. Dear Mr. Trump, Please ban pop music forever. And rap. And country. Yours in MAGA, Robert Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (qDd6/) 161
160 But this one has 'diss tracks!'
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 02:50 PM (MvF+J) 162
What is this compulsion to experiment on the kids?
Kids have no agency. Now with the traditional family roles being displaced by the State, they are fair game for what ever fashionable desires the elites decide to impose on them. Posted by: pawn at April 19, 2024 02:50 PM (QB+5g) 163
I got really good at converting kilometers to miles in my head when I was stationed in Turkey.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:50 PM (9yWhg) 164
159 I want to know why this school district hates poor people and wants them to be illiterate and just not able to function?
Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (Wc94H) The parents failed to compete. Their sins are now visited upon the son. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:50 PM (UnA8+) 165
link still does not go to the exact story
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon https://tinyurl.com/yd9fba73 Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (IG4Id) 166
If the schools are going to let Furries bite other students, the least they could do is require them to get rabies shots.
Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 02:26 PM (t8Egx) students should call animal control in every time they get bitten or scratched or anything by one of the furries. make it a straight report. "i was bitten by a dog at such and such place and MAKE the cops come out repeatedly... maybe one enterprising parent could sue the school or the parents for failure to keep a viscious animal on a leash... Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (bving) 167
153 Can they bop the furries on the nose with a rolled up newspaper? That's how we would treat real animals. Do the kids know what a newspaper is?
Posted by: InZona Tween the legs, sure you get in trouble; but, the furry will not bother you again. If enough norms use the technique soon the losers will stop bothering people. And they might never procreate so *bonus*! Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (df90r) I'd give my kid an air horn if one of those furries got too close, blast them with the air horn, it works for aggressive dogs. Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (Wc94H) 168
This is because the school district wants to show that they are doing well.
See... Lots of A"s and no F's.. Give us more money! Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (Akjoo) 169
Honestly, I thought the IMDB comment would resonate more. The Celsius bit was just thrown in to give a backup example.
No true American would defend that jacobin Euroweenie bullshit metric crap. Euros like it because they are used to it, but it all sucks. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (VskGF) 170
So I am teaching a class on how to change a tire and nobody actually learns how to change a tire but they all get Bs and Cs in the class.
Then one day one of my students is driving in Death Valley and gets a flat tire. The spare has air in it. The jack is in good working order, and the lug wrench is there. But this B student still can't change the tire. Being in Death Valley it is 130F and there is no cell service. The inscription on the headstone should read "We though he knew how to change a tire" Posted by: Lemmiwinks at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (tCU73) 171
Dublin, CA
23 miles east of downtown Oakland $114,000 medium family income Largest employer: Fed Gov Alameda County Dublin School system Ross stores Sounds like heaven on earth. Posted by: mr tmz at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (rJ48h) 172
I got really good at converting kilometers to miles in my head when I was stationed in Turkey.
3 km to 2 miles is close enough for my mental math. Posted by: Most Municipal Police at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (rcDDC) 173
Well guess Human Burn Toast is just a independent whack job
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (fwDg9) 174
O/T --
Bennie Thompson introduces bill to deny Trump Secret Service protection and ensure that he's Epsteined if convicted of a felony and goes to prison: [Washington Times:] http://tiny.cc/hj4txz Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (hhdL4) 175
Professor shows up in grad student offices at end of term
OK, 30% will pass this term to get credit in the major. You all have about 21 students in your sections, so, 1 A, 2 Bs, 3 Cs, and give the rest Ds or Fs. Me: Can I give 2 As and 1 B, I have two really good students? Prof: Nah, I'm not gonna start making exceptions. I still feel bad for that one kid I gave a B to. What am I saying, I was probably that kid in a few classes I took. Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 02:48 PM (VskGF) ---- That's an absolutely terrible grading policy, though I've seen it here where I work. If ALL of the students turn in acceptable work, then they should earn the grade they deserve. Artificial cutoffs because you want to set a proper "curve" don't help students in the least. In reality, few students will probably get that A by natural means, but don't punish the class if more than the usual number can do it. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (7fElN) 176
This is what I am familiar with. A+ is 100. Perfect. 94-99 was A. 90-93 was A-.
The lower grades were all the same. 80-83 was B-, 84-87 was B, 88-89 was B+. Rinse and repeat through D. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (HnUIn) Damn, Nadia Comaneci. You better not fart when you're up there on the balance beam. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (dGCAG) 177
160 Dear Mr. Trump,
Please ban pop music forever. And rap. And country. Yours in MAGA, Robert Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (qDd6/) Ban everything except Classical, and Military Marches. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (UnA8+) 178
rich people will make sure their kids are in private schools and are learning.
Or the Asian parents will send their kids to cram schools after school. There is a "Kumon" cram school a half mile from my house. Guess who patronizes it. Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (YAtuc) 179
71 My Congressman is, until this weekend, Mike Gallagher. I'd sell him for a used vhs copy of Ishtar.
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (7h8I3) 180
When trying to be balanced, requiring students to compare two sources or opinions, they engineer
Isn't engineering a construct of the white-privileged heteropatriarchy? Asking for a friend. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (a3Q+t) 181
Utah and furry's. I'm bewildered, there's no explanation for this world wide insanity.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (PRpm0) 182
"Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. "
Matthew 12:33 First and foremost it's about having God and his Holy Spirit in your life. It is then further about having parents who care enough to help guide you, and lastly but importantly it's about having good, truthful, dedicated teachers. People don't realize how important that last point is for reinforcement. But I can guarantee you the people corrupting children insidiously do. Teachers spend more time with your children than most parents. If you don't have good teachers and carr about your children's future, sell your possessions, move and find them, or if so inclined school them yourselves. Irrespective, start and end every day in prayer to God, our Father. Posted by: Marcus T at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (vB6UG) 183
Choosing public school for a child is child abuse now.
If you can't afford private, look at religious or charter schools. There isn't any point in wasting a child's time in public school, and the risk is too great. Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (lTGtQ) 184
Please ban pop music forever. And rap. And country.
Yours in MAGA, Robert Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (qDd6/) --------------------- Music ended at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 1990. Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (2UnvF) 185
147 ... Besides, I say: "We tried metric in the 70s and 80s, we discovered it sucked, so we got rid of it."
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (iFTx/) ++++ Part of that was thanks to recalcitrant highway departments, who did us a great service. When forced to put kph speeds, they did so precisely. For example, 60 mph. Most people, if they wanted to succeed, would round up and make it 100 kph. Many state highway departments did not want to succeed, and so did a literal conversion (minus decimals) and set the speed limit at 96 kph. Even multi-format speedometers didn't have that kind of resolution and it was big, hard-to-grok pain in the ass and the bad attitude and trolling of various state highway departments really helped kill the metric conversion. It was a case of malicious compliance. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (HnUIn) The real reason metric didn't catch-on here is screw threads. Too many machine tools, oil field hardware, literally everything in use and in-production in the US used or manufactured used Unified Standard (Imperial) threads and threaded fasteners. Re-tooling and inventory costs would have been astronomical. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 02:53 PM (5fDan) 186
mentioned in another "Nebo" story...the school put litter boxes in the girls restrooms for the "Furries".
Also...the Principle of the schools daughter is one of those Furries. Posted by: birdog at April 19, 2024 02:53 PM (+Fkyb) 187
We though he knew how to change a tire"
He even got a B in the class But it was beneath him to do it Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:53 PM (fwDg9) 188
I got really good at converting kilometers to miles in my head when I was stationed in Turkey.
-------------- First time I drove in Mexico: multiply by 6 and then divide by 10. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (hhdL4) 189
Sounds like heaven on earth.
Posted by: mr tmz at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (rJ48h) Oo, baby, do you know what that's worth? Posted by: Belinda Carlisle at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (OguvZ) 190
All I know is that if Furries existed in my day, they would have gotten their asses beaten so bad that they would have cursed their mothers for bringing them into this world.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (oJb1g) 191
Furries >>> Bronies
Posted by: Strudel at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (a3Q+t) 192
The real reason metric didn't catch-on here is screw threads. Too many machine tools, oil field hardware, literally everything in use and in-production in the US used or manufactured used Unified Standard (Imperial) threads and threaded fasteners. Re-tooling and inventory costs would have been astronomical.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 02:53 PM (5fDan) ++++ As the Soviets learned when they had to do it - in the other direction - to steal the B-29. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (HnUIn) 193
https://tinyurl.com/yd9fba73
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:51 PM (IG4Id) Thank you! Gotta give the dude credit for nice use of the colored crayons. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (tkR6S) 194
175 That's an absolutely terrible grading policy, though I've seen it here where I work. If ALL of the students turn in acceptable work, then they should earn the grade they deserve. Artificial cutoffs because you want to set a proper "curve" don't help students in the least.
In reality, few students will probably get that A by natural means, but don't punish the class if more than the usual number can do it. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (7fElN) I had a Physics teacher who scaled on "Highest grade in the class is 100 everyone else is adjusted based on that, then clumped into grading groups." Well, we had who turned out to be her year's valedictorian in our class, and she did everything perfect, PLUS all the extra credit, scoring 120%. This means all the rest of us LOST 20% off of our grade off the top. Someone with an 80%? Nope, sorry, it's a 60% now. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:55 PM (UnA8+) 195
Btw, I feel bad for this Hrihaan Bhutani kid.
Not because he's wrapped up in all of this but because his childhood sounds like it sucks. Stressing out at his age over the prospect of not getting into an Ivy League school? F outta here. Go bang a cheerleader and make a bad decision or two. You'll reach your level, young man. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:55 PM (KbCG3) 196
190 All I know is that if Furries existed in my day, they would have gotten their asses beaten so bad that they would have cursed their mothers for bringing them into this world.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 02:54 PM (oJb1g) Unless you're like, 80+, they existed. They just weren't this f***ed. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (UnA8+) 197
So I am teaching a class on how to change a tire and nobody actually learns how to change a tire but they all get Bs and Cs in the class.
Then one day one of my students is driving in Death Valley and gets a flat tire. The spare has air in it. The jack is in good working order, and the lug wrench is there. But this B student still can't change the tire. Being in Death Valley it is 130F and there is no cell service. The inscription on the headstone should read "We though he knew how to change a tire" Posted by: Lemmiwinks The only time I changed a tire in my entire life was for my then-girlfriend, future wife. In the rain. Outside the company where she worked. Her female co-workers awarded me the Best Boyfriend Award. They said that their men would've just told them to call AAA. Which is, of course, what I would do now, too. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (9yWhg) 198
Remarkable coincidence that all this DEI, Equity stuff just happens to come with the side benefit of not being able to measure teacher's performance or skill.
Posted by: 29Victor at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (8mm5p) 199
159 This will only affect poor kids, rich people will make sure their kids are in private schools and are learning.
I want to know why this school district hates poor people and wants them to be illiterate and just not able to function? Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (Wc94H) I think it's pretty simple. 1. Some groups are never going to perform (for a variety of reasons, some of which is almost certainly innate ability). No reform can save them as a demographic, as opposed to select individuals. Progress by others would make this undeniable. We all know who's being discussed. But this is all unsayable. So no matter how perverse, anything that can be used as a fig leaf to avoid saying the unsayable will be done. 2. You can't keep other groups on the plantation if they learn to get it done for themselves. So you have to keep those capable of self-improvement from doing so. If they succeed, they won't need their white saviors, race hucksters, and other assorted do-gooders and grifters. That kind of independence cannot be allowed. Posted by: It's intentional, planned at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (myMpi) 200
At least the furries make it easy to figure out who's first against the wall in the burning times...
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (XMwZJ) 201
The only time I changed a tire in my entire life was for my then-girlfriend, future wife. In the rain. Outside the company where she worked. Her female co-workers awarded me the Best Boyfriend Award. They said that their men would've just told them to call AAA.
Which is, of course, what I would do now, too. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (9yWhg) ++++ I've changed many a tire. I'd have called AAA. I pay them for a reason... Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (HnUIn) 202
This is what I am familiar with. A+ is 100. Perfect. 94-99 was A. 90-93 was A-.
The lower grades were all the same. 80-83 was B-, 84-87 was B, 88-89 was B+. Rinse and repeat through D. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:43 PM (HnUIn) I've never heard a single song of hers all the way through, but isn't that what they say all her songs are? Diss tracks for her past boyfriends? I mean, isn't her current "boyfriend" a gay homosexual, can she possibly have anything negative to say about him? Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (dGCAG) 203
If G*d had wanted Man to use the metric system, Jesus would have had 10 Disciples.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (a3Q+t) 204
The metric system believes in man-made global warming.
The imperial system put a man on the Moon. Tell me which is superior. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (yikga) 205
I had a Physics teacher who scaled on "Highest grade in the class is 100 everyone else is adjusted based on that, then clumped into grading groups."
Well, we had who turned out to be her year's valedictorian in our class, and she did everything perfect, PLUS all the extra credit, scoring 120%. This means all the rest of us LOST 20% off of our grade off the top. Someone with an 80%? Nope, sorry, it's a 60% now. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 02:55 PM (UnA8+) --- For reasons I'll never understand, STEM professors often have overly complicated and elaborate grading schemas that are opaque to students. In my job we strongly discourage this practice because it means students have no idea how they are actually performing in class. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:58 PM (7fElN) 206
This curly-haired bikini brunette would have been pissed to have her 4.0 stripped away to make her less-capable classmates feel better:
http://tiny.cc/qj4txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:59 PM (HnUIn) 207
>>Remarkable coincidence that all this DEI, Equity stuff just happens to come with the side benefit of not being able to measure teacher's performance or skill.
Posted by: 29Victor you're right if there are no standards, no one can fail Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 02:59 PM (oCjPU) 208
OT - The voting age population is estimated to be 260M as per the Federal Registry as of Dec 2023...
If Trump were to get 80M votes (doable) and RFK Jr gets 30M (15%), then Punchy would have to steal some 85M to 95M to make his win convincing for the Dems - and such a total of 190M to 205M ballots cast and counted would mean that over 75% of the entire voting population in the entire US would have to vote for someone and then be counted. The most ever recorded in the history of the US until now? The incredible (and not very credible at all) 66% in 2020... Before that? 49% in 2016. Yeah, the cheat will need to be at insane and laughable levels if RFK Jr takes 10% or more of the Dem vote. The number of casted and counted votes in the US would have had to have gone up some 25% in just 8 short years - from 135M to 200M plus - ie 75M or more votes...and with no explanation by the media why that might be at all - this simply cannot be done... Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (K+UlC) 209
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (0FoWg)
Sometimes I think kids know more than we do. Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (lX8VI) 210
OT: US Hwy 50 in Western Colorado will be closed in both directions for an undetermined length of time due to concerns about a possible crack in the bridge across Blue Mesa Reservoir. There is no local detour available. To get from Montrose to Gunnison, a 60 mile commute, the CDOT recommends using I-70, a detour of about 350 miles or US 1160 out of Durango, also about a 350 mile roundabout route..
This will have a major impact on commerce between the two towns (Lots of commuters), not too mention interstate commerce in the region. Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (991eG) 211
205 For reasons I'll never understand, STEM professors often have overly complicated and elaborate grading schemas that are opaque to students. In my job we strongly discourage this practice because it means students have no idea how they are actually performing in class.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:58 PM (7fElN) This wasn't even college. I didn't get to go to college. ("No Straight As, No College!", my father decided right before I graduated) This was still high school. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (UnA8+) 212
My Congressman is, until this weekend, Mike Gallagher. I'd sell him for a used vhs copy of Ishtar.
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 02:52 PM (7h8I3) I tried to watch Ishtar once. Don't recall if I finished it or not, but I do remember thinking "this thing really is crap." Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (dGCAG) 213
I think my truck has on speedometer miles and Km. Not really sure
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (fwDg9) 214
>This curly-haired bikini brunette would have been...
hey lady, watch out for that guy behind you Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (oCjPU) 215
If G*d had wanted Man to use the metric system, Jesus would have had 10 Disciples.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (a3Q+t) Jesse Helms. LMAO Posted by: ... at April 19, 2024 03:01 PM (lX8VI) 216
Betterhalf was convinced by a idiot *friend* to take Econ pass/fail in college.
At the final the instructor said something like "we have a pass/fail student with all the points available. The rest of your grades will start at a B." Then he looked directly at the Betterhalf and told her to just sign her name to the final and leave. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 03:01 PM (df90r) 217
This wasn't even college. I didn't get to go to college. ("No Straight As, No College!", my father decided right before I graduated) This was still high school.
Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (UnA8+) ---- That makes the grading policy you suffered through even more stupid... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (7fElN) 218
I seem to remember, seems like just a few years ago, this concept of "equity grading" was used a counter for things like redistribution of wealth and other communist crap. Hey, kids, how would like your grades to be redistributed in similar fashion? They didn't like that. And now, it's here. You can't do parody anymore. No matter how extreme an example of something like this you come up with to carry something to its logical conclusion, they'll do it. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (w6EFb) 219
Yeah baby. I'll come over and give you my 15.24 centimeters.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (J8LnB) 220
The imperial system put a man on the Moon.
Tell me which is superior. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice IIRC, back in the 90s, we lost some sorta spacecraft that was destroyed when it crashed on the Moon or Mars. The reason for the crash was that part of the craft had been built using the metric system (I guess outside the US), and part had been built here using the Imperial system, and nobody had thought to make sure there was no mismatch in the specifications between the two systems. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (9yWhg) 221
208 OT - The voting age population is estimated to be 260M as per the Federal Registry as of Dec 2023...
Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (K+UlC) They would also need to be registered and eligible. Due to mass migration, illegal and not, a lot are not eligible. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (eYoxG) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 03:03 PM (IG4Id) 223
2. You can't keep other groups on the plantation if they learn to get it done for themselves. So you have to keep those capable of self-improvement from doing so. If they succeed, they won't need their white saviors, race hucksters, and other assorted do-gooders and grifters. That kind of independence cannot be allowed.
Posted by: It's intentional, planned at April 19, 2024 02:56 PM (myMpi) --------------- AKA "Crabs in a bucket." [h/t Larry Elder] Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 03:03 PM (u6pOz) 224
Furries get the bullet.
Posted by: Beartooth at April 19, 2024 03:04 PM (ONQzN) 225
Devin Nunes wrote a letter to the SEC about illegal naked shorting of truth social stock. He explained what naked shorting is. The specific regulation being violated, how he knows it is happening, and who was doing it.
Twitter responses: Devin Nunes stoopid he doesn't know shorting stonks is legal. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 03:04 PM (PI/SC) 226
I wish I was 16 again and going to a California school. I would have graduated with a 6.0 GPA..........
Posted by: Ferd Berfal at April 19, 2024 03:04 PM (qpLSv) 227
I'm working on one course right now where the professor has a "mastery" policy where students MUST get 100% on the required assessments. If they don't, they fail the course. Granted, these quizzes are falling-off-a-log easy and you get as many chances as you need to pass them, so it's not that much of a burden.
That's just for a C. If you want an A or B, you can do the optional assessments that are more challenging and complex. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:04 PM (7fElN) 228
217 That makes the grading policy you suffered through even more stupid...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (7fElN) He was... eccentric. Had a touch of "mad scientist" to him. But he also took himself very seriously, about 99% of the time. The only thing he had a sense of humor about was the time he got hit by a truck. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 03:04 PM (UnA8+) 229
OT: US Hwy 50 in Western Colorado will be closed in both directions for an undetermined length of time due to concerns about a possible crack in the bridge across Blue Mesa Reservoir. There is no local detour available. To get from Montrose to Gunnison, a 60 mile commute, the CDOT recommends using I-70, a detour of about 350 miles or US 1160 out of Durango, also about a 350 mile roundabout route..
This will have a major impact on commerce between the two towns (Lots of commuters), not too mention interstate commerce in the region. Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (991eG) If a guy had a couple of nice buses and a helicopter, he could make bank. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (tkR6S) 230
>Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (9yWhg)
same thing happened with Hubble Space Telescope- the specs to grind the mirrors were off, and the damn thing couldn't 'see' NASA had to send up a crew to correct it Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (oCjPU) 231
Typical marxism. One size fits none. Posted by: Speller at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (pSotA) 232
"The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren't only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way..."
Looks like another dystopian sci-fi book has come true ahead of schedule. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (FCbAQ) 233
It needs to be stressed that this is all about protecting teachers, not students.
Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (VskGF) 234
209 Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:47 PM (0FoWg)
Sometimes I think kids know more than we do. Yes, Yes we do. Posted by: Greta at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (og5mY) 235
Go bang a cheerleader
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:55 PM Only if he's a winner. Posted by: John Patrick Mason at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (a3Q+t) 236
The metric system is for soccer fans.
Posted by: Kratwurst at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (nIRE6) 237
Glad to see lots of people recognize which Dystopia we are racing towards.
This one is "Harrison Bergeron". But our rulers are using all of them as how-to manuals. We've got Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, 1984 going on as well- and probably a bunch more I haven't read. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (JMAcK) 238
We live in interesting times.
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place https://shorturl.at/NOW12 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (FVME7) 239
If G*d had wanted Man to use the metric system, Jesus would have had 10 Disciples.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 02:57 PM (a3Q+t) That's funny. Metric does make the math easier, but it's not required for "True Science (tm)"!!!!! In a fluids class, I routinely converted Imperial units into metric, solved the problem, and then converted back to Imperial. Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (pJWtt) 240
This curly-haired bikini brunette would have been pissed to have her 4.0 stripped away to make her less-capable classmates feel better:
http://tiny.cc/qj4txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:59 PM (HnUIn) I'd give her an A. I'd give her all the A's she could handle. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:08 PM (k/iTO) 241
That grading system gives parents no idea how their children are doing.
On a related note, our boss went to a few conferences at which other administrators touted the "50% rule". That meant that EVERY assignment, quiz, or test earns at least 50% of the points. Turn a test in with only your name on it? 50/100 Turn in something late and/or incomplete? You're failing, but not miserably. He brought it up at meeting, where it was promptly shot down by everyone. Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 19, 2024 03:09 PM (fxCK2) 242
One thing I've realized after working with teachers for 12 years is that it's very hard to get them to commit to political or ideological neutrality in the classroom because:
C. They do not recognize particular beliefs as political or ideological, and believe they're "just teaching truth. ========= C. Totalitarianism - They swam in politically tainted waters so long long they cannot even see the water or know it exists. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 03:09 PM (cOq4q) 243
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
https://shorturl.at/NOW12 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (FVME7) --- To paraphrase Terry Pratchett, at least he'll be warm the rest of his life... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 03:09 PM (7fElN) 244
>It needs to be stressed that this is all about protecting teachers, not students.
Posted by: The astonishing Gentlemen TIJM --- it's also about assuaging the feelings of certain demographics that historically perform poorly in school Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (oCjPU) 245
--- For reasons I'll never understand, STEM professors often have overly complicated and elaborate grading schemas that are opaque to students. In my job we strongly discourage this practice because it means students have no idea how they are actually performing in class. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 02:58 PM (7fElN) This would have worked well in a Computer Science course that the college foolishly put in the courses for Linguistic Degrees from Liberal Arts. Hey, they have Computer Languages, right? The course started with Turing Machines, algorithms, and worked up to Assembler. It was throwing these liberal arts people into a wood chipper. One of the three sessions had an average grade of 31. The CS people had decent grades, and the liberal arts did terrible. And as a grader, we tried *hard* to give them the benefit of the doubt. Posted by: Oldcat at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (eoQWY) 246
Metric does make the math easier, but it's not required for "True Science (tm)"!!!!! In a fluids class, I routinely converted Imperial units into metric, solved the problem, and then converted back to Imperial.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (pJWtt) I often do the same. And the conversion itself serves as a check on the reasonableness of your result. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (tkR6S) 247
>BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
that's a little over the top Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (oCjPU) 248
Futa Ponies > Furries >>> Bronies
Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (v0R5T) 249
We've got Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, 1984 going on as well- and probably a bunch more I haven't read.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (JMAcK) === Ref. 1985 by Anthony Burgess Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 03:11 PM (RIvkX) 250
>BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
....... THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:11 PM (v0R5T) 251
229 OT: US Hwy 50 in Western Colorado will be closed in both directions for an undetermined length of time due to concerns about a possible crack in the bridge across Blue Mesa Reservoir. There is no local detour available.
How does that area of CO typically vote? That will be your estimate for how long it takes to fix. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 03:11 PM (PI/SC) 252
It needs to be stressed that this is all about protecting teachers, not students
Maybe. But you can't teach people who don't want to learn. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 03:11 PM (YRsIm) 253
237 We've got Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, 1984 going on as well- and probably a bunch more I haven't read.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 03:07 PM (JMAcK) Don't forget Zardoz ("The Penis is Evil"). Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 03:11 PM (UnA8+) 254
Perfessor at 227 - I sorta like that grading system. You either have a grasp on the essentials or you don't. Some people will be more adept and will be rewarded accordingly. Nobody will be below the minimum threshold.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (NABBY) 255
I'm old enough to remember the HQ's resident tranny furry
Posted by: Dworkin Barimen at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (BKRsK) 256
240 This curly-haired bikini brunette would have been pissed to have her 4.0 stripped away to make her less-capable classmates feel better:
http://tiny.cc/qj4txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:59 PM (HnUIn) I'd give her an A. I'd give her all the A's she could handle. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:08 PM (k/iTO) C'mon man, there are two obvious jokes right there. I'd give her a C. I'd give her all the C she could handle. And then same joke using D. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (KbCG3) 257
One thing I've realized after working with teachers for 12 years is that it's very hard to get them to commit to political or ideological neutrality in the classroom because:
C. They do not recognize particular beliefs as political or ideological, and believe they're "just teaching truth. ========= C. Totalitarianism - They swam in politically tainted waters so long long they cannot even see the water or know it exists. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 03:09 PM (cOq4q) So much for "my truth" from the folks who reject the concept of objective truth. Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (pJWtt) 258
Yep, often do (or used to) calculations in SI/MKS. But the trouble is, I "think" in terms of English Customary units. If something is "small" or "big" or a little bit or a whole lot, I need it in English units. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (w6EFb) 259
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
that's a little over the top Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (oCjPU) Burnin', burnin', burnin' I got my skin a-burnin' No hide! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (tkR6S) 260
How to crash a country for dummies.
Next, Congress spouses will service with new citizens. And the draft renewal. Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 03:13 PM (J8LnB) 261
I'd give her an A. I'd give her all the A's she could handle.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:08 PM Many here grade on the Cup scale. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 03:13 PM (a3Q+t) 262
247 >BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
that's a little over the top Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:10 PM (oCjPU) "We said medium rare!" - Cannibals that ate Biden's Uncle Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 03:13 PM (KbCG3) 263
I'm an imperial/SAE man all the way, but I would be ok with all fasteners being metric.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 03:14 PM (oJb1g) 264
Extra credit is a way for low-achieving students to raise their grade through additional work. Can't have that, let's slam the door on that escape route from failure.
Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (t8Egx) its virtually always the excellent students who do extra credit stuff because they enjoy the subject and have time since the assignments are straightforward for them. Now, if the credit is for marching in a riot or something, that's just a way to bypass the class entirely. Posted by: Oldcat at April 19, 2024 03:14 PM (eoQWY) 265
>>BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
--- a CNN reporter on the scene said a man has just 'emblazoned' himself em·bla·zon verb emblazoned (past tense) · emblazoned (past participle) conspicuously inscribe or display a design on: Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:14 PM (oCjPU) 266
Yeah doing away with the SAT scores was a thing when my kids were entering colleges. Then the scoring system was diluted to make scores appear higher than the old system.
Call it the great dumbing down. Call it everyone goes to college. I call it gold-plating the road to indentured servitude for our new feudal system. Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 19, 2024 03:14 PM (wBaIH) 267
220 The imperial system put a man on the Moon.
Tell me which is superior. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice IIRC, back in the 90s, we lost some sorta spacecraft that was destroyed when it crashed on the Moon or Mars. The reason for the crash was that part of the craft had been built using the metric system (I guess outside the US), and part had been built here using the Imperial system, and nobody had thought to make sure there was no mismatch in the specifications between the two systems. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (9yWhg) Changing the measurement standard for screw threads in the nation that outstripped the world combines in manufacturing would have been ultra-costy and non-US consumer friendly. As in, guy goes into an auto-parts store and asks for some item with threaded holes in it. Clerk asks him if the engine was made before or after year X. Guy tells him before. Clerk checks inventory and tells him they ran out of the one he needs two years ago; no one makes them anymore because they have the old, Imperial-thread studs. Then tells the poor guy, you know you should replace your engine with a metric thread one. Guy is acquitted for murder. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 03:14 PM (5fDan) 268
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
So, anyway Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:15 PM (sHgnb) 269
If you wanted to switch to a new system of units, you've got get the young 'uns to "think" in terms of the new units from the get-go. That's very difficult, since the older folks doing the teaching think in terms of the old. In college, I had a math prof who took it on himself to make his students like in terms of radians, and not degrees. He tried to do that, never using degrees. But, then he messed up and used degrees. I think that took the wind of out of his sails. We all chuckled. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 19, 2024 03:15 PM (w6EFb) 270
C'mon man, there are two obvious jokes right there.
I'd give her a C. I'd give her all the C she could handle. And then same joke using D. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 03:12 PM (KbCG3) I almost said I'd give her all the O's she could handle. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:15 PM (k/iTO) 271
I don't know how the human torch voted before, but I assume (if he dies) he'll be a reliable Democrat voter in the fall.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 03:15 PM (NABBY) 272
Asian Tiger patents gonna love that equity grade redistribution!
That was sarcasm btw I predict Godzilla shows up at the next school district meeting Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 03:16 PM (Ka3bZ) 273
Ooh-ooh-ooh, I feel my temperature rising Help me, I'm flaming I must be a 109 Burning, burning, burning And nothing can cool me, yeah I just might turn into smoke but I feel fine Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:16 PM (oCjPU) 274
271 I don't know how the human torch voted before, but I assume (if he dies) he'll be a reliable Democrat voter in the fall.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 03:15 PM (NABBY) ====== Implying that there is voter fraud in NYC, the home of Tammany, is just backwards thinking. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 03:17 PM (GBKbO) 275
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
--- The good news is, He will still be able to vote for Joe Biden in Nov. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 03:17 PM (PI/SC) 276
Yeah baby. I'll come over and give you my 15.24 centimeters.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 03:02 PM (J8LnB) Braggart. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:17 PM (dGCAG) 277
Kit Ramsey: Happy Premise Number Three: even if it feels like I might ignite...I probably won't.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 03:18 PM (Be/+i) 278
How does that area of CO typically vote? That will be your estimate for how long it takes to fix.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy Buttplug will get right on it! Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:18 PM (FVME7) 279
I hope one of the jurors sets himself on fire during the trial.
Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:18 PM (v0R5T) 280
Wonder if he had a cigarette to go out on
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:18 PM (fwDg9) 281
The good news is, He will still be able to vote for Joe Biden in Nov.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 03:17 PM He's exactly what they want - an enthusiastic, indeed fired-up voter. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 03:18 PM (a3Q+t) 282
ABC news-douche Terry Moran already blamed the self-immolation on Trump. No kidding. Said it was the "culmination" of his ride down the escalator in 2015.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 03:19 PM (NABBY) 283
🔥I'M JUST A HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN' LOVE🔥 Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:19 PM (oCjPU) 284
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
*clap clap* FLAME ON! From the looks of the video, he went full well done. Never go well done. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:19 PM (sHgnb) 285
This would have screwed students like me. In grade school - high school I did the bare minimum needed to get good grades. Often I would do all homework minutes before class started, or during class, and coasted through with 90.01% A. If they would have changed it to harder I would have done nothing. Zero effort. Which I guess is what they want.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (Y6IkP) 286
159 This will only affect poor kids, rich people will make sure their kids are in private schools and are learning.
I want to know why this school district hates poor people and wants them to be illiterate and just not able to function? Posted by: CaliGirl at April 19, 2024 02:49 PM (Wc94H) Well they will TRY. The trigger for the Recall of Governor Newsome was rich So Cals finding out that their expensive private schools were teaching the same DEI / anti american stuff that the poor kids were getting. Posted by: Oldcat at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (eoQWY) 287
268 BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
-- OMG! Did they just assume xir gender?! Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (Ka3bZ) 288
OT: US Hwy 50 in Western Colorado will be closed in both directions for an undetermined length of time due to concerns about a possible crack in the bridge across Blue Mesa Reservoir. There is no local detour available. To get from Montrose to Gunnison, a 60 mile commute, the CDOT recommends using I-70, a detour of about 350 miles or US 1160 out of Durango, also about a 350 mile roundabout route..
This will have a major impact on commerce between the two towns (Lots of commuters), not too mention interstate commerce in the region. Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (991eG) Holy smokes! I've driven over that bridge many times. It's a lovely area. I wonder what happens when I-70 gets shut down (and you know it will) due to debris falling on the lanes through Glenwood Canyon, and/or a vehicle falls from the elevated westbound lanes onto the eastbound lanes. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (dGCAG) 289
Never go well done. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:19 PM (sHgnb) ---------- That's what A-1 Sauce is for. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (Be/+i) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (a3Q+t) 291
Hot blooded! Check it and see. I've got a fever of 803!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (FVME7) 292
Muldoon: that bridge in CO. Is there easy road access, maybe boat ramps, to the reservoir on both sides?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (tkR6S) 293
This would have screwed students like me. In grade school - high school I did the bare minimum needed to get good grades. Often I would do all homework minutes before class started, or during class, and coasted through with 90.01% A. If they would have changed it to harder I would have done nothing. Zero effort. Which I guess is what they want.
Posted by: banana Dream Fist bump. A 75 graduates the same as a 95. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (sHgnb) 294
Build a fire for a man and he'll be warm for one night. Light a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
- Deep Thoughts by banana Dream Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (Y6IkP) 295
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
He'll be a lot easier to get the polls dead than alive - Dems always play to their strengths. Thanks, Burning Man! Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (K+UlC) 296
> How does that area of CO typically vote? That will be your estimate for how long it takes to fix.
well it's Western Slope, which tends to mean authentic Coloradans, so it probably leans a little rightward unless I'm completely wrong in which case someone here will tell me Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (oCjPU) Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (Y6IkP) 298
Nood karma
Posted by: Bete at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (7h8I3) 299
Muldoon: that bridge in CO. Is there easy road access, maybe boat ramps, to the reservoir on both sides?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon Ahhhhh... man. Boat ramp just closed Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (PI/SC) 300
BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
-- OMG! Did they just assume xir gender?! Posted by: vmom Flamers are men. Flamettes are women. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (sHgnb) 301
This would have screwed students like me. In grade school - high school I did the bare minimum needed to get good grades. Often I would do all homework minutes before class started, or during class, and coasted through with 90.01% A. If they would have changed it to harder I would have done nothing. Zero effort. Which I guess is what they want.
Posted by: banana Dream Fist bump. A 75 graduates the same as a 95. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 03:21 PM (sHgnb) Like it says on the bumper sticker, "My C Student knocked up your Honor Roll Student." Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 03:22 PM (k/iTO) 302
265 >>BREAKING: A man just set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial is taking place
--- a CNN reporter on the scene said a man has just 'emblazoned' himself em·bla·zon verb emblazoned (past tense) · emblazoned (past participle) conspicuously inscribe or display a design on: Posted by: Don Black at April I thought you were kidding until I saw the same quote - with no correction- on Breitbart. Help us. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 03:23 PM (ZdaMQ) 303
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 03:00 PM (991eG)
Holy smokes! I've driven over that bridge many times. It's a lovely area. I wonder what happens when I-70 gets shut down (and you know it will) due to debris falling on the lanes through Glenwood Canyon, and/or a vehicle falls from the elevated westbound lanes onto the eastbound lanes. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:20 PM (dGCAG) And if you can get on 92, which is east of Montrose, just west of the reservoir area, it's a gorgeous drive. Take you forever to get back to civilization, but it's quite worth a leisurely trek on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:24 PM (dGCAG) 304
ABC news-douche Terry Moran already blamed the self-immolation on Trump.
....... You don't have to sell me, I'm already voting for Trump. Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 03:24 PM (v0R5T) 305
> Call it the great dumbing down. Call it everyone goes to college.
75 years ago, the average college kid's IQ was 130. Today it's 100. Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (eyxn4) 306
And I'm not saying Montrose or Gunnison are exactly "civilization," but close enough.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 03:25 PM (dGCAG) 307
He was... eccentric. Had a touch of "mad scientist" to him.
But he also took himself very seriously, about 99% of the time. The only thing he had a sense of humor about was the time he got hit by a truck. Posted by: XTC ------ He has no business being an instructor of anything. His ego was driving the grading policy===not common sense as to educational goals for students. I am familiar with assessment of student learning outcomes having been tasked with it at the collegiate level as well as how to test for it. My courses pretty much followed that pattern before I became involved with assessment at the departmental level but dealing with departmental assessment goals and integrating those macro outcomes with the university where I worked sharpened my educational practices. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (nWD6/) 308
I've always heard that the gross IQ of the planet doesn't change at all, but the population keeps increasing...
Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 03:26 PM (MeG8a) 309
305 > Call it the great dumbing down. Call it everyone goes to college.
75 years ago, the average college kid's IQ was 130. Today it's 100. Posted by: bonhomme ====== Average students can achieve mastery of many subjects--it just takes longer for them to do it and often takes multiple teaching techniques to get the a-ha! moment. Excellent students get it pretty much regardless of the format of the class and many times regardless of the quality of their instructor if the course is memorization and reading primarily. True STEM courses can be a bit different depending on the student's mathematical background and ability. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 03:28 PM (nWD6/) 310
264 Extra credit is a way for low-achieving students to raise their grade through additional work. Can't have that, let's slam the door on that escape route from failure.
Posted by: Socratease at April 19, 2024 02:28 PM (t8Egx) its virtually always the excellent students who do extra credit stuff because they enjoy the subject and have time since the assignments are straightforward for them. Posted by: Oldcat ===== I found from my career in higher ed that it was bimodal. Hardworking students often did the extra credit if the assignment was reasonable as did those few excellent students that found education as 'fun'. Lazy students went with the flow until after grades posted made it apparent that they would fail--thus the late minute appeal for extra credit after they took my finals and did poorly on them. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 03:33 PM (nWD6/) 311
Colleges where skill matters - STEM and Business colleges in large universities - will realize this high school sucks, and won't admit them to those programs.
The only people who get hurt here are high achieving students, because there is no way for the college to know if they were a good student trapped in a B, or a B student. You'd better nail your SAT or ACT. Better yet - move out of the district or home school. Posted by: Black JEM at April 19, 2024 03:44 PM (GZYu7) 312
Give the Principal 4 D's a F and a H and the whole School district to since they don't want to harm the feelings of whining little snowflakes
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at April 19, 2024 05:33 PM (wGqjj) 313
Held: An employee challenging a job transfer under Title VII must show that the transfer brought about some harm with respect to an identifiable term or condition of employment, but that harm need not be significant.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:19 PM (RovqD) 314
Average students can achieve mastery of many subjects--it just takes longer for them to do it and often takes multiple teaching techniques to get the a-ha! moment.
Lol Posted by: Justin Pinochet Castreau at April 19, 2024 10:18 PM (V8yYW) Democrats Save Mike Johnson's Ukraine Spending Package
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Posted by: GF at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (tUCgX) 2
Yyttty
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (ny95y) 3
America Last
Posted by: JSchuler at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (l6eKM) Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (UnA8+) 5
Damn. Do I get a free point for doing it on my phone?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (ny95y) 6
Republicans. Always looking out for the interests of their enemies....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (0eaVi) Posted by: Zelensky at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (AR07F) 8
The families of the christian school tranny shooter are claiming copyright to the manifesto to block its release.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (PI/SC) 9
>>which will then be fused together in one package that will be sent to a senate in a procedural move known as MIRV.
MIRV is apparently congressional nomenclature for f**king the American tax pay up the squeakhole. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (oJb1g) 10
The package of bills providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies ...
++++ Including Hamas! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (HnUIn) 11
I was wondering if this would be next. I was just reading about this on Breitbart. Do I laugh? Do I cry? Do I revisit my go fund me for my own private island?
Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (ZdaMQ) 12
"No border security, no amendments, just Republican leadership working with Democrats to fund wars across the globe."
So another day ending in "y" then? Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (iFTx/) 13
House Speaker Mike Johnson had previously pushed to pair aid to Ukraine with border security provisions. However, his efforts were met with resistance, leading to several rules failing on the floor, largely due to objections from the right flank of the party.
++++ That's some spin. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (HnUIn) 14
Also demonstrating that the RINOs don't care about the [U.S.!!] border either or they would have at least gotten that out of it.
Also money for Gaza hidden in the "Israel" money. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (vtyCZ) 15
Dead girl, live boy, or goat? They look at you with those big eyes and how can you say no? Posted by: Achmed at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (RKVpM) 16
sent to a senate in a procedural move known as MIRV.
multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle ? so they're nuking us now? sounds about right Posted by: Zelensky at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (AR07F) 17
off corrupt grey tshirt wearing puppet leader sock
Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (AR07F) Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (MIKMs) 19
in a procedural move known as MIRV
Isn't a MIRV some kind of multi-warhead missile or something? Appropriate if true. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (2ocoG) 20
MIRV is apparently congressional nomenclature for f**king the American tax pay up the squeakhole.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 01:15 PM (oJb1g) This means war! (heads) Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (0eaVi) 21
"He had his reasons."
-the best defense I've heard...which is pretty shit Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (GBKbO) 22
From what I am reading, no amount of money can save Ukraine. They lack the basics, infantry.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (MeG8a) 23
@greg_price11
BREAKING: The House just voted overwhelmingly to advance the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Gaza. The vote was 316-94 with 165 Democrats and 151 Republicans voting yes. ... No border security, no amendments, just Republican leadership working with Democrats to fund wars across the globe. ++++ I'm sure glad they're all up there on that hill fighting for us. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (HnUIn) 24
well, i guess it boils down to a single vote this november for PDJT or no one. not even going to have to worry about voting down ballot now.
and i expect them to cheat on those as well. but honestly, why would they, it's not like the GOPe disagrees with the dems Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (bving) 25
Yyttty
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone Yay titty? I concur. The actual post topic? Our Betters can EABOD. Posted by: mikeski at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (RMjPd) 26
Where's the money coming from?
Ha ha. I crack myself up. Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (v0R5T) 27
The families of the christian school tranny shooter are claiming copyright to the manifesto to block its release.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (PI/SC) ++++ How? They didn't write it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (HnUIn) 28
"The House just voted overwhelmingly to advance the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Gaza."
"And Gaza." We are literally financing both sides of the Israel-Hamas war. Like "literally" in its actual meaning. MIC and grifters are gonna make serious bank, though. That's all that matters. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (iFTx/) 29
"He had his reasons."
-the best defense I've heard...which is pretty shit Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (GBKbO) You know who else had his reasons? Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (0eaVi) 30
A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle aimed right up your ass!!!
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (vtyCZ) Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (1bNHn) 32
Wonder if we will ever know the definitive truth about why the hill for every single establishment pol to die on is sending more and more money to Ukraine?
Posted by: Azjaeger at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (Yh3Xo) 33
I was going to say that at least Mitch the Turtle can die happy now, because he said that Ukrainian support was the most important thing on his agenda.
But reality hit. As soon as this money is allocated, they'll be beating the drum for the next trough to be filled. It'll never end until there is a Russian flag over kyiv. Maybe not even then. There was a Nazi flag over Paris once. Americans, wait your turn in line. We'll get to you eventually. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (FCbAQ) 34
29 "He had his reasons."
-the best defense I've heard...which is pretty shit Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (GBKbO) You know who else had his reasons? Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (0eaVi) ======= Judas? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (GBKbO) 35
Up next, there's going to be separate vote on foreign aid to each nation which will then be fused together in one package that will be sent to a senate in a procedural move known as MIRV.
++++ Appropriate, really. A MIRV is an "multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle" - a multi-warhead design that lets you send multiple warheads to the enemy on a single rocket. It's a pretty good metaphor for what they're doing to the American people. They usually aren't nearly so clever. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (HnUIn) 36
The deeper in debt you get, the easier it is to rationalize spending even more.
Hey, we're already up shit creek. Let's party while the dopes are still raising our credit limit. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (GkFGh) 37
Was Mike Johnson an early round graft choice for Speaker? Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (RKVpM) 38
So Johnson, like McCarthy before him, depends on Dem support to advance his bills against the wishes of the most conservative Republicans. And yet some people at the HQ will be despondent when I tell them I don't give a fuck if Johnson is deposed or control of the House changes hands.
Posted by: Not Gonna Support This Anymore at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (myMpi) 39
And $9B for Hamas and Gaza as another bipartisan payout to the Ds
Posted by: Fuzzy at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (UCh5E) Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (JAhdn) 41
If voting mattered, we wouldn't let you do it.
Posted by: The Uniparty at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (a3Q+t) 42
From what I am reading, no amount of money can save Ukraine. They lack the basics, infantry.
Posted by: gourmand du jour ...... and rodents are eating the edible electric cables on the equipment Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (v0R5T) 43
You know who else had his reasons?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 01:18 PM (0eaVi) ======= Judas? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (GBKbO) And funnily enough.... Posted by: Bag o' Money at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (0eaVi) 44
Meet the new boss.
Same as the old boss. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (Y6Wgg) 45
I'm starting to think that having a succession of closeted homosexuals as their legislative leaders isn't working out for Republican voters.
Posted by: Emmett Milbarge at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (3vCGB) 46
The weekend is coming The weekend is coming
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (V1/1/) 47
And $9B for Hamas and Gaza as another bipartisan payout to
Posted by: Fuzzy at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (UCh5E) ++++ FIFY Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (HnUIn) 48
38 So Johnson, like McCarthy before him, depends on Dem support to advance his bills against the wishes of the most conservative Republicans. And yet some people at the HQ will be despondent when I tell them I don't give a fuck if Johnson is deposed or control of the House changes hands.
Posted by: Not Gonna Support This Anymore at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (myMpi) ====== But he stopped the immigration bill! (which, I'm betting, will pass the House before the end of the year) Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (GBKbO) 49
"Hey guys, I had to strip out the things you want so that the dems would vote for the things they want. You understand." -- Yet another "conservative" SOTH
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (KbCG3) 50
27 The families of the christian school tranny shooter are claiming copyright to the manifesto to block its release.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (PI/SC) ++++ How? They didn't write it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (HnUIn) _________ Anyone still think this manifesto is just the usual insane tranny ranting? Or is everyone on my side of the thinking that it directly implicates other actors that the Regime does not want implicated? Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (iFTx/) 51
It's ok, we knew it was a uniparty in Washington anyway.
Posted by: waelse1 at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (5NG/N) 52
Covenant School victims families' are fighting against the release of shooter Audrey Hale's writings, likening their release to stealing Taylor Swift's songs and violating copyright.
Their lawyers argue that her writings should not be released because the families own the copyright to her writings, after Hale's family gave them up. “Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.” Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (PI/SC) 53
From what I am reading, no amount of money can save Ukraine. They lack the basics, infantry.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (MeG8a) ++++ Nothing that American boys that bleed Red, White and Blue can't solve! Posted by: It wouldn't surprise me at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (HnUIn) 54
Vote harder next time.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (Y6Wgg) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (9yWhg) 56
50 Anyone still think this manifesto is just the usual insane tranny ranting? Or is everyone on my side of the thinking that it directly implicates other actors that the Regime does not want implicated?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (iFTx/) ======= "I was approached by Kamala, groomed by Obama, and the Pritzker family bought me my guns." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (GBKbO) 57
@36
>>The deeper in debt you get, the easier it is to rationalize spending even more. Fun True Fact: The GOP has controlled the power of the purse for 22 of the last 30 years. Let that sink in. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (oJb1g) 58
We fund our friends and enemies on borrowed $$.
I want to do a clockwork orange to somebody. Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (J8LnB) 59
The weekend is coming The weekend is coming
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (V1/1/) ....... At least it's not the British. Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (v0R5T) 60
From what I am reading, no amount of money can save Ukraine. They lack the basics, infantry.
Posted by: gourmand du jour /- Dude none of this is about Ukraine winning or losing. It a money laundering operation for Democrats and Ukraine oligarchs. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (Y6Wgg) 61
And yet some people at the HQ will be despondent when I tell them I don't give a fuck if Johnson is deposed or control of the House changes hands.
Posted by: Not Gonna Support This Anymore at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (myMpi) I don't want the Dems running the house committees and killing any investigations. Posted by: Liberty at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (e8fK3) Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (AR07F) 63
Covenant School victims families' are fighting against the release of shooter Audrey Hale's writings, likening their release to stealing Taylor Swift's songs and violating copyright.
Their lawyers argue that her writings should not be released because the families own the copyright to her writings, after Hale's family gave them up. “Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.” Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy WTF? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (9yWhg) 64
57 Fun True Fact: The GOP has controlled the power of the purse for 22 of the last 30 years.
Let that sink in. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (oJb1g) ======== "Don't be so hard on them. They used their exclusive ability to control spending bills to defund both NPR and PP, build a wall for a cool $5 billion, AND audited the Pentagon, cutting out tens of billions of dollars of waste. I mean, that's what extended Republican control of the House did, right?" -30 years ago Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (GBKbO) 65
56 50 Anyone still think this manifesto is just the usual insane tranny ranting? Or is everyone on my side of the thinking that it directly implicates other actors that the Regime does not want implicated?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (iFTx/) ======= "I was approached by Kamala, groomed by Obama, and the Pritzker family bought me my guns." Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (GBKbO) _______ "And Obama told me the truth about his drowned 'chef'" Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/) 66
37
Was Mike Johnson an early round graft choice for Speaker? Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:19 PM (RKVpM) Sadly, there aren't any fire-breathing warriors there that we'd actually approve of. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (UnA8+) 67
65 "And Obama told me the truth about his drowned 'chef'"
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/) ======= That his soufflés always collapsed out of the oven? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (GBKbO) 68
It's like a 70s talk show.
MIRV griftin'. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (9yWhg) With a sidekick of sex trafficking. Posted by: Arthur Treacher at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (0eaVi) 69
Nothing that American boys that bleed Red, White and Blue can't solve! Posted by: It wouldn't surprise me at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM My vote is for a draft 100% composed of recipients of student loan debt relief. If Women's Studies Majors can't rein the Russkies in then no one can. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (RKVpM) 70
It's like a 70s talk show.
MIRV griftin'. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (9yWhg) A tip of the cap to you, sir. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (FCbAQ) 71
So there is honor among thieves.
Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (o2ZRX) 72
@67
>>That his soufflés always collapsed out of the oven? There were at least 3 Odd Couple episodes that hinged on collapsed soufflés. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 01:25 PM (oJb1g) 73
28 "The House just voted overwhelmingly to advance the foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Gaza."
"And Gaza." We are literally financing both sides of the Israel-Hamas war. Like "literally" in its actual meaning. MIC and grifters are gonna make serious bank, though. That's all that matters. oceania has always been at war with oceania Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 01:25 PM (v3pYe) 74
"And Obama told me the truth about his drowned 'chef'"
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/) Yet another blockbuster story the media was very, very uncurious about. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:25 PM (KbCG3) 75
... Their lawyers argue that her writings should not be released because the families own the copyright to her writings, after Hale's family gave them up.
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.” Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (PI/SC) ++++ That's retarded, sir. If copyright is surrendered, it enters the public domain. You can't just go and claim it for yourself. Not to mention that this might not be copyrightable anyway, because it was produced in connection with a crime. And even if it is copyrightable, and somehow these people can claim to own the copyright, that doesn't justify secrecy and fair use would certainly apply anyway. This is pretty dumb. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (HnUIn) 76
I LOVED Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Whore Horse'. The movie was sad, though. All those poor horsies in WW1!
Posted by: Cicero KABOOM! KID low-carb cannibal diet guru at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (hirWM) 77
39 And $9B for Hamas and Gaza as another bipartisan payout to the Ds
------- To help them in the election against RFKJ and Trump, both. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (vtyCZ) 78
75 Not to mention that this might not be copyrightable anyway, because it was produced in connection with a crime. And even if it is copyrightable, and somehow these people can claim to own the copyright, that doesn't justify secrecy and fair use would certainly apply anyway.
This is pretty dumb. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (HnUIn) ======== Maybe the school really is a hotbed of abuse and some of the parents know that they're implicated? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (GBKbO) 79
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.”
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (PI/SC) Best. Analogy. Ever. Posted by: Judge Swifty at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (OguvZ) Posted by: boynsea at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (cx155) 81
So, are the victims' families planning to publish the manifesto themselves and profit from its sale? That would seem to be the only reason for insisting on the copyright. If so, it's a really ghoulish thing to do, profiting off the deaths of their loved ones.
My guess is that there's some ambulance-chasing lawyer putting them up to this shit. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (9yWhg) 82
Maybe the school really is a hotbed of abuse and some of the parents know that they're implicated?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:26 PM (GBKbO) ++++ I don't care what the reason is. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (HnUIn) 83
Who knew they were so picky?
@MailOnline 4h 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle https://trib.al/ZiJMJ2P Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (IG4Id) 84
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.”
What the actual fuck? This is the stupidest legal argument since the last time Ketanji Jackson opened her pie hole. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (2ocoG) 85
The families of the christian school tranny shooter are claiming copyright to the manifesto to block its release.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (PI/SC) -------------- Netflix and DEIsney will be in a bidding war to buy the movie rights. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (LGZQv) 86
I don't want the Dems running the house committees and killing any investigations.
Posted by: Liberty at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (e8fK3) Since those investigations have been the source of so many sternly worded letters and speeches, and the occassional talk show appearance for bloviating, I understand. It's hard to let that kind of entertainment go. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (FCbAQ) 87
>>> I'm starting to think that having a succession of closeted homosexuals as their legislative leaders isn't working out for Republican voters.
Posted by: Emmett Milbarge at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (3vCGB) It cracks me up that a lot of O'Keefe's sting videos center around getting honey-pot guys to bedazzle gay boys in different administrations and corporations. They blab and blab. I'm sure the Rs are the same, just gayer. Cawthorn hinted at that. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 01:28 PM (Y6IkP) 88
Covenant School victims families' are fighting against the release of shooter Audrey Hale's writings, likening their release to stealing Taylor Swift's songs and violating copyright.
Their lawyers argue that her writings should not be released because the families own the copyright to her writings, after Hale's family gave them up. “Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.” Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (PI/SC) It's like using right to privacy as justification for beating your spouse to death. As long as it was in the privacy of your own home, right? Fucking lawyers, man... Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:28 PM (JAhdn) 89
It cracks me up that a lot of O'Keefe's sting videos center around getting honey-pot guys to bedazzle gay boys in different administrations and corporations. They blab and blab. I'm sure the Rs are the same, just gayer. Cawthorn hinted at that.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 01:28 PM (Y6IkP) Cawthorn getting railroaded out of his seat by the Ronna Romney RNC also hints at that. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:29 PM (2ocoG) 90
Oh, wait. I see that the shyster attorneys are already involved.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:29 PM (9yWhg) 91
i'll bet mccain is real proud of the speaker, whereever he (i mean johnson, maybe he's at lunch now, we can readily imagine where mccain is if not whose ass he's kissing)
Posted by: gnats local 678 at April 19, 2024 01:29 PM (B1FKF) 92
When future historians write of the 100 years war between Papua New Guinea and the United States, Joe Biden isn't gonna look too good. What a bonehead. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:29 PM (RKVpM) 93
>>> Who knew they were so picky?
@MailOnline 4h 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle https://trib.al/ZiJMJ2P Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 01:27 PM (IG4Id) It's a good thing they never invented Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 01:30 PM (Y6IkP) 94
The junta has a majority in Congress.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 01:30 PM (RIvkX) 95
Is Johnson's litter box being held hostage?
Posted by: Furry Squirrel with Giant Furry Nuts at April 19, 2024 01:30 PM (Zz86T) 96
The kids are alright.
Biden says little kids giving him the finger "happens all the time" as he's driving through rural towns Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (FVME7) 97
Thing about manifestos is that they're meant for free public consumption by their very nature.
No one ever paywalled a manifesto. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (JAhdn) 98
Why are we giving money to Gaza??? Further why giving our money to anyone outside of the USA?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (d2bW3) 99
Leave Johnson alone! If we keep resisting him, we'll end up with Speaker Jeffries! Is that what you want?
Posted by: Sen. Cardin's Gay Intern at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (Txzd6) 100
97 Thing about manifestos is that they're meant for free public consumption by their very nature.
No one ever paywalled a manifesto. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (JAhdn) ======= The best are behind paywalls. Send $25 to my Venmo, and I'll show you. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (GBKbO) 101
It's not called the Uniparty for nuthin.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (rj6Yv) 102
That the victims families are fighting so ferociously against the truth coming out sure activates the almonds, doesn't it?
Posted by: Dworkin Barimen at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (O1gXl) Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (AR07F) 104
93 It's a good thing they never invented Lawry's Seasoned Salt.
i hear that in papua new guinea it's called bosey's seasoned salt. Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (v3pYe) 105
96 The kids are alright.
Biden says little kids giving him the finger "happens all the time" as he's driving through rural towns Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (FVME7) Are you sure he means it the way the rest of us do? Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (KbCG3) 106
Yasir Arafat's pension and widows just got fatter.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (RIvkX) 107
When future historians write of the 100 years war between Papua New Guinea and the United States, Joe Biden isn't gonna look too good. What a bonehead.
The New Guinea...ins? ate a 9 year old girl and Biden had a heart attack and died. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (2ocoG) 108
Cawthorn getting railroaded out of his seat by the Ronna Romney RNC also hints at that.
Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:29 PM (2ocoG) Thumb Tillis played a large role in it, too. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:33 PM (JAhdn) 109
Why are we giving money to Gaza??? Further why giving our money to anyone outside of the USA?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (d2bW3) ++++ 1. Because the US is a current ally of Iran and a historical ally of Israel and it is an election year so the US is doing what it always does and is trying to have its cake and eat it, too by supporting both sides of the conflict in hops of holding on the associated interest groups within the Party. 2. Because we're an empire, and empires have to support their possessions and retain favorable access to them. Like all empires before us, we are dying of bankruptcy. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:33 PM (HnUIn) 110
The junta has a majority in Congress.
It's not a junta. It's the expression of the political will of two parties that agree on one thing - there should only be two political parties. It's been like this since the end of WW II. So much so, that even Ike spoke out about it as we walked out the White House door. Its why I laugh, mock, and cuss whenever anyone talks about "taking back" the GOP. It was never ours to begin with. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:33 PM (rcDDC) 111
Pupusa New Guinea? That sounds delicious.
-- Joe Biden Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:33 PM (9yWhg) 112
The best are behind paywalls.
Send $25 to my Venmo, and I'll show you. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:32 PM (GBKbO) *Taps chin* Alright, give me the link. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:34 PM (JAhdn) 113
It's not a tranifesto, it's an operetta. She hasn't even had time to set it to music.
Posted by: zombie clarence darrow at April 19, 2024 01:34 PM (myMpi) 114
Why are we giving money to Gaza??? Further why giving our money to anyone outside of the USA? Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM There seems to be some sort of one to one correspondence between the people who hate us and the amount of money we give them. I think a movie was made decades ago about some tiny country who declared war on the USA just for the graft. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:34 PM (RKVpM) 115
105 96 The kids are alright.
Biden says little kids giving him the finger "happens all the time" as he's driving through rural towns Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 01:31 PM (FVME7) Are you sure he means it the way the rest of us do? we're just hoping he doesn't mean it the way they do in papua new guinea. Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (v3pYe) 116
Its why I laugh, mock, and cuss whenever anyone talks about "taking back" the GOP. It was never ours to begin with.
yes, we've always been the real RINOs Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (AR07F) Posted by: Speaker MAGA Mike at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (tN3kf) 118
112 *Taps chin*
Alright, give me the link. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:34 PM (JAhdn) ======== Shit! *scrounges around for decent facsimile of a manifesto* *dusts off old book found in corner* *reads cover haphazardly, fails to recognize it as Julia Child's Guide to French Cooking Volume II* *sends link* Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (GBKbO) 119
There seems to be some sort of one to one correspondence between the people who hate us and the amount of money we give them.
True. Putin doesn't give a fuck about us for the most part, so DC is big mad about it. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (2ocoG) 120
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.”
What if Tay-tay's songs were the primary evidence in a major crime? Would that change things? I imagine it would. No one would be allowed to hide evidence behind a claim of copyright. Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (/y8xj) 121
What if Tay-tay's songs were the primary evidence in a major crime? Would that change things? I imagine it would. No one would be allowed to hide evidence behind a claim of copyright.
Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (/y8xj) ++++ More than that, assume she wrote the song explicitly as a part of the commission of the crime. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (HnUIn) 122
I think a movie was made decades ago about some tiny country who declared war on the USA just for the graft.
Posted by: Divide by Zero The Mouse That Roared. I think Peter Sellers was in it. Never seen it, though. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (9yWhg) 123
I would be sanguine about markedly decreasing foreign military aid, in particular to Israel, if it weren't the policy of the current administration to give Iran everything they want, including many billions of dollars.
Israel needs the counterbalance of military aid. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (gSZYf) 124
"Why are we giving money to Gaza???"
So Hamas can spend all their money on fighting Israel ... of course. Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (Cus5s) 125
Tangent:
My favorite bit of historical idiocy from a politician was when someone said that without copyright, we'd never have Shakespeare...who wrote without copyright and had his stuff stolen all the time. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (GBKbO) 126
It's like a 70s talk show. MIRV griftin'. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus MIRV Griffith https://youtu.be/7KSOTfLFVwc Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 01:37 PM (63Dwl) 127
I used to vote straight ticket R. Now I vote for a few Rs, Ls, and Indy’s. Now “Republican” to me is defined as a person affiliated with a party that is willing to lie to a greater number of people. That brand is pure garbage. Fuck it, bring on the burning times.
Posted by: Cooldawg at April 19, 2024 01:37 PM (FvNw3) 128
The "spice" must flow.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at April 19, 2024 01:37 PM (bNf8H) 129
*reads cover haphazardly, fails to recognize it as Julia Child's Guide to French Cooking Volume II*
*sends link* Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:35 PM (GBKbO) Is it me or are these bomb making instructions very high in carbs? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:37 PM (JAhdn) 130
>>> Republican Reps. Chip Roy, Thomas Massie, and Ralph Norman voted against the rule, expressing frustration that aid to Ukraine was not paired with conservative border security provisions.
----------------- Doesn't mean that these three are Conservative. They coat roomed this, determined it wasn't going to pass, then picked the nay voters who needed/wanted to burnish their home credibility. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:37 PM (PRpm0) 131
Mike Johnson Finds a Way, Despite the Odds. House Speaker Mike Johnson is on the verge of doing something hardly anyone expected: passing a comprehensive foreign aid package that adequately funds the Ukrainians in their fight against the Russians.
Johnson has made himself the primary target of the Freedom Caucus by requiring Democrats to come to his aid on the Rules Committee. After the committee vote, Johnson won’t be done relying on Democrats: He’ll need their votes to pass the rule to bring the bills to the House floor, and maybe again to fend off an attempt by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her allies to oust him. Johnson’s gambit depends on his getting support from Democrats on the Rules Committee. But here’s the thing: That just doesn’t happen. Like, ever. The Twitter account Ringwiss notes that “It would appear that never in recorded history have minority members of the Rules Committee voted in favour of reporting a rule to make up for majority votes against it.” I want to stress that this is not a done deal by any means. Many things can happen in the next 48 hours that could blow it all up. Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 01:38 PM (JCZqz) 132
I'm starting to think that having a succession of closeted homosexuals as their legislative leaders isn't working out for Republican voters.
Posted by: Emmett Milbarge at April 19, 2024 01:20 PM (3vCGB) Not like the out-of-closet ones are any better. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 01:38 PM (tkR6S) 133
This is some MKUltra shit, innit?
@8NewsNow Fire breaks out at historic Oregon hotel used in 'The Shining' Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 01:38 PM (IG4Id) 134
If we all focus on one artery in his skull, maybe we can pop it like popcorn.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at April 19, 2024 01:39 PM (J8LnB) 135
FUCK 'EM ALL
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:39 PM (RqMDa) 136
My favorite bit of historical idiocy from a politician was when someone said that without copyright, we'd never have Shakespeare...who wrote without copyright and had his stuff stolen all the time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison I don't think copyright enforcement came to be a big thing until Dickens came along and started going after folks who were doing unauthorized stage adaptations of his works. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:39 PM (9yWhg) 137
>>Not like the out-of-closet ones are any better.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 01:38 PM (tkR6S) ___ But less susceptible to blackmail. Posted by: Frasier Crane at April 19, 2024 01:39 PM (bNf8H) 138
Somebody set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (+zECz) 139
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court. “We are in the same position as Ms. Swift. This is copyright and shouldn’t be public.”
Imagine, if someone killed your child - and you know they were both batshit crazy and also wrote down exactly why they should be mocked, minimized, and otherwise frozen out of the public square as well as all those like them - and yet you engaged in lawfare to make sure that doesn't happen. And that's these parents. A lot of dumb shit gets said around here, and I've said some dumb shit as well - like this next nugget. That a liberal is just a conservative that hasn't been mugged yet. Turns out, that's not how it works at all. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (rcDDC) 140
You will never change national policy long term by voting. The system in DC is too rich and too entrenched. Replace one Lindsey Graham you get a Lindsey Graham clone in xer place. You must change the system itself and what that requires most Americans don't have anymore. The Founders didn't rid themselves of the British Crown by voting.
Posted by: Pantloadius Hero of the Greeks at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (Yg/ZT) 141
Anyone still think this manifesto is just the usual insane tranny ranting? Or is everyone on my side of the thinking that it directly implicates other actors that the Regime does not want implicated?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:21 PM (iFTx/) Bingo! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (tkR6S) 142
Do you get the feeling that this is just the last of the paper shuffling before the collapse? I do.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (lTGtQ) 143
The Senate of the Late Roman Republic was a mockery of representative government. Just a collection of corrupt, venal, self-dealing oligarchs trying to outmaneuver each other and grab as much wealth and power as humanly possible, in a system that had lost any semblance of accountability or civic duty.
But even a piece of shit like Quintus Servilius Caepio the Elder would blush if he could see what's become of this once-mighty Republic. It's just astounding to behold. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (0FoWg) 144
so, it seem slike some protestor just set himself on fire at the PDJT trial....
hope he's not well done and not too crispy... Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (bving) 145
What you stop to think about it, this shithole Johnson is basically saying "I don't give a shit that this country is going down in flames, we're going to send taxpayer money all over the globe, to satisfy our corporate overlords."
In another time, another place, this would be considered treason. A more sane and reasonable time and place than the nightmare in which we are living. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (dGCAG) 146
>>>1. Because the US is a current ally of Iran and a historical ally of Israel and it is an election year so the US is doing what it always does and is trying to have its cake and eat it, too by supporting both sides of the conflict in hops of holding on the associated interest groups within the Party.
2. Because we're an empire, and empires have to support their possessions and retain favorable access to them. Like all empires before us, we are dying of bankruptcy. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) Well said. And same from Divide By Zero Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (d2bW3) 147
More than that, assume she wrote the song explicitly as a part of the commission of the crime.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:36 PM (HnUIn) You don't even need the analogy. What if she wrote a "song" that was exactly this particular text in question? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 01:41 PM (GkFGh) 148
>>>Somebody set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Posted by: Lost in Space Sadly, it wasn't Biden. Posted by: Wyatt Earp at April 19, 2024 01:41 PM (d2bW3) 149
Somebody set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (+zECz) We should all be so lucky. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:41 PM (dGCAG) 150
The Mouse That Roared. I think Peter Sellers was in it. Never seen it, though. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus ========== Peter ustinov. I haven't seen it either but I want to. We should have a watch party. Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at April 19, 2024 01:42 PM (ny95y) 151
An Egyptian investigative journalist who exposed the acquisition of a luxury villa by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy’s mother-in-law in El-Gouna has been found dead, according to a report on Friday by El Mostaqbal. The independent journalist, Mohammed Al-Alawi, reported on the purchase of the villa for $4.85 million in August by Olga Kiyashko, leaking alleged documents as proof of his claims. The report raised questions of corruption and misappropriation of US financial aid to Ukraine by the Zelenskyy family. look, maybe Zelensky needs another house Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:42 PM (AR07F) 152
I'm so pissed at this... Damned Johnson... I bet McCarthy wouldn't have been any worse.. Probably better
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:42 PM (Akjoo) 153
Johnson’s gambit depends on his getting support from Democrats on the Rules Committee. But here’s the thing: That just doesn’t happen. Like, ever. The Twitter account Ringwiss notes that “It would appear that never in recorded history have minority members of the Rules Committee voted in favour of reporting a rule to make up for majority votes against it.”
Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 01:38 PM (JCZqz) It would appear that Johnson's sole role was to get more money for Ukraine without positively impacting the border. Given that he may even be ousted over this, looks like a kamikaze mission. Wouldn't be shocked if he faces a vote, gets ousted and then retires. He has played his part. That'll do, pig. That'll do. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:43 PM (KbCG3) 154
so, it seem slike some protestor just set himself on fire at the PDJT trial....
hope he's not well done and not too crispy... Posted by: SturmToddler The Papuan consulate just placed a call to Uber Eats... Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:43 PM (9yWhg) 155
I'm so pissed at this... Damned Johnson... I bet McCarthy wouldn't have been any worse.. Probably better
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:42 PM (Akjoo) ++++ McCarthy never met a spending or amnesty bill he didn't love. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:43 PM (HnUIn) 156
Not in the too distant past there was complaint about MTG wanting to dump Johnson. Well...?
I think, basically, Johnson is a good guy and MTG would better serve by using some of her physEd workout routines on some house members, Out behind the barn if necessary. Also, Stefanic is not without responsibility, she's the whip and should learn how to use it. Steffi, call up Tom DeLay he's got some advice you can use. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:43 PM (PRpm0) 157
We'll get em next time, champ!
Posted by: Speakers Hastert, Boehner, and Ryan, soon McCarthy at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (tN3kf) 158
What's the person got to do around this place to get a bill to close the southern border?
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (+zECz) 159
Let me ask a question that I hope gets answered. Could Johnson be doing this to appease the RINOs so that they don't resign or become Dems and the Republicans loose the majority? If that happens the Democrats ram this bill through anyway but Republicans loose the Speaker
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (RqMDa) 160
Do you get the feeling that this is just the last of the paper shuffling before the collapse? I do.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 19, 2024 01:40 PM (lTGtQ) They say trannies are prominently on display in several past civilizations, just before the collapse. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (dGCAG) 161
The Russians are slowly grinding the Ukes into dust. Nothing that they're voting on in DC will change the outcome , it'll just produce more dead. If the Russians do win they could create chaos in US by releasing all of the records showing how many US politicians are in on the grift
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (Wjvnb) 162
My favorite bit of historical idiocy from a politician was when someone said that without copyright, we'd never have Shakespeare...who wrote without copyright and had his stuff stolen all the time.
Almost all of Shakespeare's plays are adaptations of earlier works. IIRC The Tempest is the only actual original plot; the rest were really just punched up with better dialogue. (And a character tweaked here and there.) That's not a slam on the Bard. Trends change-- sometimes adaptations are all the rage, sometimes not. Posted by: Lance McCormick at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (l8gTz) 163
What you stop to think about it, this shithole Johnson is basically saying "I don't give a shit that this country is going down in flames, we're going to send taxpayer money all over the globe, to satisfy our corporate overlords."
Most people don't think - I know that. I know it by just a little over fifty years of observation. Most people, early on, develop a set of behaviors. And those don't change. We call them "beliefs" - I call them "faiths". And their typical response, when the currents of life run counter to their set course, is to row harder. Like a boat with no sail and no rudder. That's people. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (rcDDC) 164
The British who until now voted Tory have decided to go with "No Seats," wherein they either stay home or vote for Labor to crash the faux two-party system and accelerate the country's collapse. That idea is not without merit.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (KSNKu) 165
Not really cheering for it, but a Russian victory over Ukraine could open the Ukraine files for the world to see just how deep the corruption in Ukraine really runs. I've long since concluded that Ukraine is one of the key hotspots / transfer points for world-wide corruption. If those files are ever opened, we would learn that there isn't a significant politician in the world who is not dancing to some tune which is being called through that corrupt network.
Posted by: Beelzebubba at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (TOe+Q) 166
The weekend is here
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 01:45 PM (fwDg9) 167
I don't think copyright enforcement came to be a big thing until Dickens came along and started going after folks who were doing unauthorized stage adaptations of his works.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:39 PM (9yWhg) The notable success of the ribald musical Cum Dumpster Havisham was the last straw for Dickens. Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 01:45 PM (OguvZ) 168
wow, so just saw the video, that dude was fully engulfed. no getting out of that one.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (bving) 169
As one does...
@BNONews 1m JUST IN: Man sets himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (IG4Id) 170
Has the time come for a new party to replace the Republican party?
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (+zECz) 171
Let me ask a question that I hope gets answered. Could Johnson be doing this to appease the RINOs so that they don't resign or become Dems and the Republicans loose the majority? If that happens the Democrats ram this bill through anyway but Republicans loose the Speaker
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (RqMDa) No. Johnson is doing this because he's a gay homosexual pedophile, and doesn't want them to release the photos of his victims, nor the autopsy results. Same result, so frankly, I don't care why, as it obviously doesn't make a damn bit of difference who's in the Speaker chair. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (dGCAG) 172
168 wow, so just saw the video, that dude was fully engulfed. no getting out of that one.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (bving) What was he protesting ? Life ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (Akjoo) 173
170 Has the time come for a new party to replace the Republican party?
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (+zECz) It did: 1996. Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:47 PM (KSNKu) 174
"If the Russians do win they could create chaos in US by releasing all of the records showing how many US politicians are in on the grift"
or maybe they just keep the kompromat as leverage against those politicians? It seems most of Congress is owned by someone, or by multiple someones. Posted by: illiniwek at April 19, 2024 01:47 PM (Cus5s) 175
Has the time come for a new party to replace the Republican party?
Posted by: Lost in Space You misspelled "Uniparty." And, yes. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:47 PM (9yWhg) 176
173 170 Has the time come for a new party to replace the Republican party?
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (+zECz) Yes.. The No Bullshit Party Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (Akjoo) 177
>>>JUST IN: Man sets himself on fire outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse
MAGA cultist or TDS wacko? Posted by: Mark1971 at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (xPl2J) 178
Johnson is supposed to be on Bongino's show in 15 minutes.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (63Dwl) 179
You notice the Big Promise of the usual Failure Theater isn't even being bothered with?
I mean, not too many years ago, they'd at least try to lie to us that, if we eat this shit sandwich today, we'll get steak tomorrow. The most famous being passing Obamacare in exchange for a vote on raising the debt ceiling. Now? It's all F you voters, we're doing what we want. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (yikga) 180
The Russians are slowly grinding the Ukes into dust. Nothing that they're voting on in DC will change the outcome , it'll just produce more dead. If the Russians do win they could create chaos in US by releasing all of the records showing how many US politicians are in on the grift Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM Yup. I think Vlad already knows plenty, but something in his KGB background implores him to never show his cards. Odd, to me. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (RKVpM) 181
Johnson is turning into another Rino, I think any conservative can be conned into the Deep State in a matter of time
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (fwDg9) 182
No. Johnson is doing this because he's a gay homosexual pedophile, and doesn't want them to release the photos of his victims, nor the autopsy results.
No idea if he's gay, or a pedo. I do know he's a Republican highly enough connected to get a leadership position. So he's an asshole - because it takes an asshole to get a leadership position in the GOP. All he's doing is pushing forward the collective will of the GOP. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (rcDDC) 183
Somebody set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Posted by: Lost in Space Were they able to save his pussy hat? Posted by: burn bitch burn at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (myMpi) 184
No. Johnson is doing this because he's a gay homosexual pedophile, and doesn't want them to release the photos of his victims, nor the autopsy results.
Same result, so frankly, I don't care why, as it obviously doesn't make a damn bit of difference who's in the Speaker chair. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (dGCAG) The mysterious "black son" who had not been legally adopted and turned up in California arrest records says "hi." As I recall, Matt Gaetz had a Cuban version. Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (KSNKu) 185
I wonder how many spending bills would be passed if they included a forensic accounting of where all the money went and penalties for diverting funds back to Congress or their families?
Posted by: Advo at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (VHN21) 186
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Wouldn't be shocked if he faces a vote, gets ousted and then retires. He has played his part. That'll do, pig. That'll do. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer ---------------- Running through speaker after speaker is not the answer. Those estray Republicans, and there are many, must be wrangled in before the Speaker can do his job. Johnson is a good man who has been lashed to the barrel. That rules committee needs its butt kicked and those 151 strays need to go through the dipping vat. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (PRpm0) 187
What good would would opposing this bill do if Republicans loose the House and the Democrats pass it anyway ?
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (RqMDa) 188
The Russians are slowly grinding the Ukes into dust. Nothing that they're voting on in DC will change the outcome , it'll just produce more dead. If the Russians do win they could create chaos in US by releasing all of the records showing how many US politicians are in on the grift
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 01:44 PM (Wjvnb) What blows my mind is france, which isn't even part of Nato, calling for Nato troops to go in and try to change the outcome. Think about that one. We've had too many American lives lost because of french fudgery, and the U.S. mindlessly allowing ourselves to be sent in to clean up after them. Never again. Gee, where have I heard that phrase before. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (dGCAG) 189
wow, so just saw the video, that dude was fully engulfed. no getting out of that one.
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (bving) What was he protesting ? Life ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:46 PM (Akjoo) not any more.... Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:50 PM (bving) 190
Not really cheering for it, but a Russian victory over Ukraine could open the Ukraine files for the world to see just how deep the corruption in Ukraine really runs. FAKE DOCS! Posted by: It's what they'll say at April 19, 2024 01:50 PM (63Dwl) 191
Hey, do you think they will do a poll to see how much support there is for these give-a ways with the American people?
Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (dIske) 192
Has the time come for a new party to replace the Republican party?
It came when the response to the Tea Party wave was the GOP crushing the Tea Party wave. But people, being what they are, just had to believe in the GOP - because that's what they believed for a few decades - and also shout down anyone who suggested any different. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (rcDDC) 193
Running through speaker after speaker is not the answer.
Works for me. Barracks emperors. If they can't produce, they get it in the neck. Too bad, so sad. Posted by: but what will become of capital gains?!? at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (myMpi) 194
Congrats on funding the foreign wars, speaker Johnson! So what’s next?
SoTH : now were gonna cut social security and medicare! Posted by: Oglebay at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (7fVdQ) 195
159 Let me ask a question that I hope gets answered. Could Johnson be doing this to appease the RINOs so that they don't resign or become Dems and the Republicans loose the majority? If that happens the Democrats ram this bill through anyway but Republicans loose the Speaker
Posted by: anon ----------------- Yes. And those 151 and those on the rules committee should be actively opposed at home. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (PRpm0) 196
Johnson has done some good, impeachment, biden inquiry, investigation of Hunter, etc
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (RqMDa) 197
What good would would opposing this bill do if Republicans loose the House and the Democrats pass it anyway ?
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (RqMDa) What good would it do, if someone intends to rape you in the ass, to resist him, if he's just going to end up raping you anyway. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (dGCAG) 198
The only purpose of the Republican Party was to provide the illusion that voters had a "choice". They no longer even provide that service.
Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (PWI4f) 199
This bikini brunette at twilight is pretty sure that the US congress does not have the best interests of Americans in mind:
http://tiny.cc/if4txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (HnUIn) 200
Yes. And those 151 and those on the rules committee should be actively opposed at home.
And be labeled as pariahs to the party. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (PRpm0) 201
Somebody has just set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (YAtuc) 202
Johnson is a good man who has been lashed to the barrel. That rules committee needs its butt kicked and those 151 strays need to go through the dipping vat.
Horse. Shit. Nobody made Johnson do a damn thing. He does what he does because he wants to. This is what he's done. And it's not like he was drafted into the job. Do the job. No more bitching because "it's hard" or "we have to do something". Johnson is a jack-ass. Like all those before him. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (rcDDC) 203
Johnson has done some good, impeachment, biden inquiry, investigation of Hunter, etc
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (RqMDa) yeah, but i suspect he only did it knowing that schumer, romney, et al were going to protect him by not allowing anything to actually happen Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (bving) 204
Johnson has done some good, impeachment, biden inquiry, investigation of Hunter, etc
And where are the results to show for it? Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (/y8xj) 205
What good would it do, if someone intends to rape you in the ass, to resist him, if he's just going to end up raping you anyway. Maybe you stop the next few rapes? Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (RqMDa) 206
No idea if he's gay, or a pedo. I do know he's a Republican highly enough connected to get a leadership position. So he's an asshole - because it takes an asshole to get a leadership position in the GOP.
All he's doing is pushing forward the collective will of the GOP. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:48 PM (rcDDC) Yeah, I don't know either, but as they say, at this point what difference does it make. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (dGCAG) 207
200 Yes. And those 151 and those on the rules committee should be actively opposed at home.
And be labeled as pariahs to the party. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (PRpm0) They are perfect reflections of the Republican Party, those 151. Either ditch that controlled opposition motherfucker or keep being used like a little bitch. Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:54 PM (KSNKu) 208
Running through speaker after speaker is not the answer. Those estray Republicans, and there are many, must be wrangled in before the Speaker can do his job.
Johnson is a good man who has been lashed to the barrel. That rules committee needs its butt kicked and those 151 strays need to go through the dipping vat. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:49 PM (PRpm0) ++++ Lashed to the barrel, crushed by the barrel. Do it enough times and either the party shitbags fall into line, or the party collapses under its own weight and dies. Either way, it's an improvement over the duplicitous scumbags who piss me and claim it's raining. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:54 PM (HnUIn) 209
Somebody has just set himself on fire outside the Trump trial.
Boy, somebody was really pissed off that he missed out on the Trump malt giveaway at Chik-Fil-A. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 01:54 PM (9yWhg) 210
202 Johnson is a good man who has been lashed to the barrel. That rules committee needs its butt kicked and those 151 strays need to go through the dipping vat.
Horse. Shit. Nobody made Johnson do a damn thing. He does what he does because he wants to. This is what he's done. And it's not like he was drafted into the job. Do the job. No more bitching because "it's hard" or "we have to do something". Johnson is a jack-ass. Like all those before him. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (rcDDC) Yeah, his hands were so tied here that he...appealed to the opposition to approve the bill. F him. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:54 PM (KbCG3) 211
Let me ask a question that I hope gets answered. Could Johnson be doing this to appease the RINOs so that they don't resign or become Dems and the Republicans loose the majority?
--- Possibly. But highly unlikely. 1) why wasn't a promise to pass this good enough to keep those who already left? 2) notice how--after saturation coverage attacking his family just after he became Speaker, it all ... just stopped? Have you ever, ever, ever known the left to just stop attacking a Republican? Especially if they have a juicy "weird family" angle? He's been turned. And see my prior, how they are not even bothering lie to us with future promised action. You're seeing a broken man who has given up. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 01:55 PM (yikga) 212
Funny, I don't see anyone else wanting the Speakers job. Why is that? Posted by: Frank Barone at April 19, 2024 01:55 PM (+oR7L) 213
206 No idea if he's gay, or a pedo. I do know he's a Republican highly enough connected to get a leadership position. So he's an asshole - because it takes an asshole to get a leadership position in the GOP.
--------------- Wrong. He was pushed into the job because No One Else would take it. It's a crappy job because the House is infested with turncoats. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (PRpm0) 214
Believe me I am furious over this - I am just wondering if I can convince myself that there is any silver lining at all
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (RqMDa) 215
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Funny, I don't see anyone else wanting the Speakers job. Why is that? Posted by: Frank Barone at April 19, 2024 01:55 PM (+oR7L) I think , roll up your sleeves, Jordon wanted it... Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (Akjoo) 216
Johnson is doing his master's bidding.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (4XwPj) 217
Quite something how Johnson and McConnell always deliver what the Left wants. Amazing stuff there.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (KSNKu) 218
Johnson is a jack-ass. Like all those before him.
Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:53 PM (rcDDC) Yeah, his hands were so tied here that he...appealed to the opposition to approve the bill. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:54 PM (KbCG3) We see this here, constantly. Always the same folks. The GOP Apologists. It's just no their fault - time and time and time again. My analogy holds. Most people don't "think" as I'd define it - they don't critically analyze cause and effect and change assumptions accordingly. They make up their mind, jump in a rowboat, point the bow in a direction - and then row like Hell regardless of what happens next. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (rcDDC) 219
The Graft Must Flow. Alpha, Omega, That's All That Matters.
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (SYTee) 220
Running through speaker after speaker is not the answer.
----------- Works for me. Barracks emperors. If they can't produce, they get it in the neck. Too bad, so sad. Posted by: but what will become of capital gains?!? at April 19, 2024 01:51 PM (myMpi) Hmmm, running through speaker after speaker. My only question is, running them through with what? Maybe we can find some short swords like the one used by the 17 year old kid who gutted the Japanese socialist pol back in 1960. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (dGCAG) 221
Trump said the right thing the other day.. There is an ocean between us so Europe needs to pick up the Tab....
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (Akjoo) 222
But... I was told by the GOP that the vote to put Johnson in the speaker position was THE MOST REPREHENSIBLE THING EVAH, because they were WORKING WITH MUH DEMZZZ to do it.
Funny how that goes, eh? Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (0FoWg) 223
Wrong. He was pushed into the job because No One Else would take it. It's a crappy job because the House is infested with turncoats.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (PRpm0) Oh ... bullshit. Nobody made him take the job. He took it because he wanted it. If you don't want the job ? Don't take the damn job. They can't make you. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (rcDDC) 224
http://tiny.cc/if4txz
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:52 PM (HnUIn) Aloha! Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (0j+Qe) 225
217 Quite something how Johnson and McConnell always deliver what the Left wants. Amazing stuff there.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (KSNKu) ======= And if we don't vote R no matter what, Democrats will get what they want! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (GBKbO) 226
But... I was told by the GOP that the vote to put Johnson in the speaker position was THE MOST REPREHENSIBLE THING EVAH, because they were WORKING WITH MUH DEMZZZ to do it.
Funny how that goes, eh? Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (0FoWg) ++++ It's all one Party. The Speaker stuff last year as a target of opportunity for the Inner Party, this one is business as usual for the Uniparty. Totally different. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (HnUIn) 227
Smart enough to do the job. Dumb enough to take it.
Posted by: Two key attributes at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (s2YO2) 228
You'd never accept "but he's a good man" as an excuse if you were an investor in a private enterprise that was failing and losing all your money, but people somehow convince themselves it's a reasonable approach to government. I don't care if any of my leaders are good or bad. Politicians are almost universally scum. The results are all that matters. Produce or fuck off. I owe them nothing.
Posted by: They're supposed to be working for me at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (myMpi) 229
Also hidden in the bill is a clause that will provide funding for 5 to 10 "hispanic or Brazilian landscapers or construction workers" to attend to the needs of Speaker Johnson's wife every other Saturday evening at the Baton Rouge Days Inn.
Posted by: Looziana Cucks in Da Hous at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (qUkBO) Posted by: Lockheed-Martin at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (GkFGh) 231
It's a crappy job because the House is infested with turncoats.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (PRpm0) Are they turncoats? What if the coats they are wearing have always been the coats they have worn, and have not been turned at all. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (dGCAG) 232
221 Trump said the right thing the other day.. There is an ocean between us so Europe needs to pick up the Tab....
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (Akjoo) ======= Ukraine is a regional border conflict, no more. If Germany is worried about it and wants to do something, they should send in their own army. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (GBKbO) 233
Also hidden in the bill is a clause that will provide funding for 5 to 10 "hispanic or Brazilian landscapers or construction workers" to attend to the needs of Speaker Johnson's wife every other Saturday evening at the Baton Rouge Days Inn.
Posted by: Looziana Cucks in Da Hous at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (qUkBO) ++++ With the US Treasury's vast holdings, they're only springing for the Days Inn? Man, being Outer Party really does suck, eh? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (HnUIn) 234
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (eyxn4) 235
228 You'd never accept "but he's a good man" as an excuse if you were an investor in a private enterprise that was failing and losing all your money, but people somehow convince themselves it's a reasonable approach to government. I don't care if any of my leaders are good or bad. Politicians are almost universally scum. The results are all that matters. Produce or fuck off. I owe them nothing.
Posted by: They're supposed to be working for me at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (myMpi) A good man doesn't turn his back on his country's largest problems to fill the pockets of a crowd invested in perpetual war. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (KbCG3) 236
Video of this self immolation?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:01 PM (fwDg9) 237
Oh ... bullshit. Nobody made him take the job. He took it because he wanted it.
If you don't want the job ? Don't take the damn job. They can't make you. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (rcDDC) And furthermore, if the threat is merely that they will take the job away from you, if you don't give them everything they want... how is that a threat, if you never wanted the job in the first place? Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:01 PM (dGCAG) 238
Haven't heard much lately about the bio-weapons labs in Ukraine.
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 02:01 PM (SYTee) 239
Are they turncoats? What if the coats they are wearing have always been the coats they have worn, and have not been turned at all.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (dGCAG) ++++ Yup. "RINO" does not mean what most people say it means. If this kind of action pisses you off and feels like a betrayal and you are also a Republican, *you* are the RINO, not the congressmen. Matt Gaetz is a RINO. Kevin McCarthy is not. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:01 PM (HnUIn) 240
Ukraine is a regional border conflict, no more.
If Germany is worried about it and wants to do something, they should send in their own army. Posted by: TheJamesMadison About that... Posted by: Zombie Erwin Rommel at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (sHgnb) 241
Oh ... bullshit. Nobody made him take the job. He took it because he wanted it. If you don't want the job ? Don't take the damn job. They can't make you. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This ====================== First up and first in. Yup, slick as greased lightening he slid into that job. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (PRpm0) 242
We would be better off, quite seriously, with no Speaker. Put a Ukraine bill, an Israel bill, and a Border bill up. And let the chips fall where they may.
Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (rcDDC) 243
For what purpose does the senator from Raytheon rise?
Posted by: The senator from Lockheed Martin at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (s2YO2) 244
the 17 year old kid who gutted the Japanese socialist pol back in 1960.
Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 01:58 PM (dGCAG) Otoya Yamaguchi, PBUH. I looked at buying a print of that photo for my office, but it's pretty pricey. Still might do it anyway. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (0FoWg) Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (eyxn4) 246
Bongino won’t push Johnson. He still thinks it’s important the speaker is a member of the Republican Party… LOL
Posted by: Cooldawg at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (FvNw3) 247
Typical Bee Sting:
Mike Johnson unzips skin suit to reveal that he's been Kevin McCarhty all along. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Nothing to Contribute to the Debate at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (xPJvm) 248
For what purpose does the senator from Raytheon rise?
Posted by: The senator from Lockheed Martin at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (s2YO2) ++++ Collusion, of course. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (HnUIn) 249
Johnson's doing what he's doing because this is what he's being paid for. They all do it. They all have a price. His price to be uber-RINO was met.
If someone's price isn't met they'll vote however they feel... or vote "present." Or not vote at all. Personally, I think the left generally has a grip on the majority of the funds congress has access to so they can bribe themselves. It would, perhaps, explain why so many of the GOP vote with the left even though it's against their constituent's wishes. To fix this, the processes that put these assholes in office needs to be fixed first. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 02:02 PM (Q4IgG) 250
Are we sure it was a for or against Trump?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:03 PM (fwDg9) 251
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I would kind of like to stop referring to what this shitdick does as a "job". He ain't getting no fucking W-2. He's a worm who wormed himself into a position of power, and he will be remunerated handsomely in ways that neither you nor I nor the IRS will ever be privy to. He ain't some damn turkey-and-swiss for lunch GC hired to build a new wing off an office building no one works in. He's a fucking politician. Fuck him. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 02:03 PM (GkFGh) 252
225 217 Quite something how Johnson and McConnell always deliver what the Left wants. Amazing stuff there.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (KSNKu) ======= And if we don't vote R no matter what, Democrats will get what they want! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM (GBKbO) The grift has about run its course at the national level. I stand by an earlier prediction that this is the GOP's last competitive federal election. The Left will try to prop it up because it also needs, albeit less frequently, an excuse for what it does, too, but that may be too big of a lift. I wouldn't be shocked if the subsequent bundling of the Ukraine and Israel money is solely for the benefit of the Left, to wit, their base would and may still go apeshit over money going to Tel Aviv. "But we had to do this to fight Putin!" Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 02:03 PM (KSNKu) 253
We would have been better off if we had just sent Putin a hundred billion dollar bribe not to invade. But then all the crooks in DC might not have gotten their cut.
Ukraine is a bottomless money pit. Posted by: Florida Peasant at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (Lo97M) 254
"RINO" does not mean what most people say it means. If this kind of action pisses you off and feels like a betrayal and you are also a Republican, *you* are the RINO, not the congressmen.
Matt Gaetz is a RINO. Kevin McCarthy is not. Posted by: Joe Mannix I am a Constitutionalist. Only what the Constitution explicitly enumerates. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (sHgnb) 255
And if we don't vote R no matter what, Democrats will get what they want! Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 Pay attention to this 'unrealized gains' taxation proposal for a Biden second term. I don't think even the uniparty is in favor of flat out communism and wealth redistribution. But if we don't keep the (D)'s out of office it will become real. That's the only reason I vote (R) anymore. 'Prevent defence' - and I know the line that 'the only thing the prevent defence does is prevent you from winning'. But that's football and not the tax code. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (RKVpM) 256
Also hidden in the bill is a clause that will provide funding for 5 to 10 "hispanic or Brazilian landscapers or construction workers" to attend to the needs of Speaker Johnson's wife every other Saturday evening at the Baton Rouge Days Inn.
Posted by: Looziana Cucks in Da Hous at April 19, 2024 01:59 PM The Paolo, his lobbying efforts have, how you say, borne fruit. Posted by: Paolo at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (Wnv9h) 257
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
Not that I doubt it, but confirmed or speculation? Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (/y8xj) 258
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:01 PM (HnUIn)
Seriously? Help me understand Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (YRsIm) 259
Believe me I am furious over this - I am just wondering if I can convince myself that there is any silver lining at all
Posted by: anon at April 19, 2024 01:56 PM (RqMDa) Soon enough, someone will set off the first nook, everyone else will retaliate, and the world will self-immolate. Not just nutjobs in front of courthouses and embassies. So we got that going for us. Which is nice. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (dGCAG) 260
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (eyxn4) Fuck off with the pixellation to hide the idiot's I.D. Fucker did it in public. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (tkR6S) 261
Martini Farmer maybe then Fetterman's price hasn't been met,or he is just out there and could care less
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:05 PM (fwDg9) 262
>>>Are they turncoats? What if the coats they are wearing have always been the coats they have worn, and have not been turned at all.
Posted by: BurtTC a -------------------- If they aren't turncoats then we should look at the states are they from and see who supports those positions. There's an election coming maybe they have an opponent that needs a couple of bucks. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:05 PM (PRpm0) 263
260 Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (eyxn4) Fuck off with the pixellation to hide the idiot's I.D. Fucker did it in public. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon ------------------------------ One at a time is just not enough. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:06 PM (PRpm0) 264
I am a Constitutionalist. Only what the Constitution explicitly enumerates.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (sHgnb) Me too. And both parties, as well as a broad swath of folks here, would lose their shit if we actually paid attention to the 10th. Nations that observe such a thing as the 10th don't, collectively, "do great things". Well - I'm all great things out. Sick of them. Sick of who gets to pick them. Leave me alone. I insist. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:06 PM (rcDDC) 265
We would have been better off if we had just sent Putin a hundred billion dollar bribe not to invade. But then all the crooks in DC might not have gotten their cut.
Ukraine is a bottomless money pit. Posted by: Florida Peasant at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (Lo97M) Yeah, and the half million or so dead Ukrainians would be better off too. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:06 PM (dGCAG) 266
Quite something how Johnson and McConnell always deliver what the Left wants. Amazing stuff there.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (KSNKu) More to the point: Johnson and McConnell always get what they want. What they want is what the uniparty wants. If the left disagreed, they'd find themselves F'd, too. But they don't, so they aren't. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:07 PM (KbCG3) 267
One at a time is just not enough.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:06 PM (PRpm0) They ought to have the courtesy to pre-announce such events, so we'd have a chance to show up with sticks and wieners to roast. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:08 PM (tkR6S) 268
@253
>>Ukraine is a bottomless money pit. And the shit cherry on top of the shit sundae is going to be when Ukraine is finally recognized as a military loss, we get to pay for the reconstruction and revitalization. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 02:08 PM (dg6j6) 269
Hey maybe some retard will get himself run over by a bulldozer at the next Trump outing.
There's always hope. And they're not very creative. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 02:08 PM (GkFGh) 270
Seriously? Help me understand
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 02:04 PM (YRsIm) ++++ This is what the GOP is. This is what it always does, like clockwork. The GOP claims to stand for X, Y and Z (they tell you it's raining) and then proceed to partner with their pals in the "other party" to do the opposite (they piss on you). The GOP does not believe anything it *tells* you it believes, and neither do its members in good standing. A damn near perfect track record of open collaboration with the "other party" belies its stated positions. This is the GOP. This is what courses through its veins and directs its compass. The party itself is exactly what it looks like. If you're not down with it, you - not they - are the "in name only" member of that party. The likes of Rand Paul and Matt Gaetz - the ones who appear to believe the stated positions (or will at least pretend to) are the odd men out, and are hated by their "own" party while often-disparaged so-called "RINOs" all hang out after work and have a drink together with their "opponents" in the "other party." So which ones are "name-only" Republicans in reality? It's folks like Matt Gaetz and Rand Paul. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (HnUIn) 271
Types...deletes...
Wonders when speaker dick face will bring a bill to the floor for OUR national security... Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (GTqXr) 272
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme at April 19, 2024 02:00 PM (eyxn4) lol at the guy who thinks whacking Mr. Flambé with his coat is helping somehow. No, no, my guy. This calls for marshmallows. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (Bej1H) 273
Wonders when speaker dick face will bring a bill to the floor for OUR national security...
Posted by: Heavy Meta at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM #twoweeks Posted by: Mistah Speakah at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (Wnv9h) 274
As much as I dis-like what Johnson did, unfortunately the majority of the republicans in the Senate seem to want to keep sending money to Ukraine
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (Akjoo) 275
If they aren't turncoats then we should look at the states are they from and see who supports those positions. There's an election coming maybe they have an opponent that needs a couple of bucks.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:05 PM (PRpm0) As has been noted elsewhere, these Gopes tend to come from so-called "red" states. Complacent voters, pulling the lever for incumbents. And then when people get sick of the "turncoats," some stalwart conservative, like say, an Eyepatch Crenshaw comes along and tells everyone how conservative he is, you guys, and voters vote for him. Then it takes another decade or three to get that slimy prick out of his chair. Rinse, lather, repeat. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (dGCAG) 276
https://www.disclose.tv/id/lo6lrgxl6l/
Link from comment at Legalinsurrection.com Unblurred out of flameman Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (fwDg9) 277
As much as I dis-like what Johnson did, unfortunately the majority of the republicans in the Senate seem to want to keep sending money to Ukraine
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:09 PM (Akjoo) ++++ So? That's the Senate's problem, not the House's. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (HnUIn) 278
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
...... THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY Posted by: wth at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (v0R5T) 279
This is what the GOP is. This is what it always does, like clockwork.
Remember when, under Obama, they passed a clean eight page bill to defund most of ObamaCare ? Then, when they actually controlled the House, Senate, and White House - they never put that same bill on the floor again ? That's a tell. Regardless of what certain high folks repeatedly tell you. Posted by: Its Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (rcDDC) 280
233 Man, being Outer Party really does suck, eh?
were, there are perqs. like the choco ration, which keeps going up. Posted by: parsons at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (v3pYe) 281
That's the Senate's problem, not the House's. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (HnUIn) Too many in the House wanted it too.. Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (Akjoo) 282
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial. That dude is never going to regain consciousness. He should be happy that he never regains consciousness. Country has gone insane. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (RKVpM) 283
Too many in the House wanted it too..
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (Akjoo) ++++ And Johnson, apparently, was one of them. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (HnUIn) Posted by: sniffybigtoe at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (JTwsP) 285
And the shit cherry on top of the shit sundae is going to be when Ukraine is finally recognized as a military loss, we get to pay for the reconstruction and revitalization.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 02:08 PM (dg6j6) In the immortal words of Otter: You f**ked up, you trusted us. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (dGCAG) 286
He seems to be moving while burning 🔥, not sure how much could be involuntary muscle contractions
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (fwDg9) 287
One Democrat immolating himself is a tragedy.
A million Democrats immolating themselves is the beginning of the road back to normalcy in this country. Posted by: Everyday Rockets at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (qUkBO) 288
The likes of Rand Paul and Matt Gaetz - the ones who appear to believe the stated positions (or will at least pretend to) are the odd men out, and are hated by their "own" party while often-disparaged so-called "RINOs" all hang out after work and have a drink together with their "opponents" in the "other party."
So which ones are "name-only" Republicans in reality? It's folks like Matt Gaetz and Rand Paul. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) ------------------------------------- You're going to confuse some people. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (PRpm0) 289
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That's the Senate's problem, not the House's. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:10 PM (HnUIn) Too many in the House wanted it too.. Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (Akjoo) ======= Speaker has total control over what goes to the floor. He could have worked with committees to get a good border bill to voting shape, gotten that to the floor, and said, "No Ukraine funding until this passes." He could even go so far as to say, "No more CRs until the border is closed," shut down the government until the next Congress, and gone fishing Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (GBKbO) 290
287 One Democrat immolating himself is a tragedy.
A million Democrats immolating themselves is the beginning of the road back to normalcy in this country. Posted by: Everyday Rockets at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (qUkBO) Do they know it was a Dem ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (Akjoo) 291
Just remember:
MIRV=Multiple Intercontinental Reentry Vehicles WOPR say "Hi! Would you like to play a game?" Posted by: s_tenhoff at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (2waQ7) 292
Flaneguy is toast, he died then and there, watch link I posted
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (fwDg9) 293
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme Fuck off with the pixellation to hide the idiot's I.D. Fucker did it in public. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon One at a time is just not enough. Posted by: Braenyard Note to the Horde. Don't do that shit around me. I'm not a fireman. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (sHgnb) 294
He could even go so far as to say, "No more CRs until the border is closed," shut down the government until the next Congress, and gone fishing
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (GBKbO) ++++ That's Not Who We Are (tm) Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (HnUIn) 295
People only care about self-immolation when it's Buddhist monks doing it.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (Bej1H) 296
Too many in the House wanted it too..
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (Akjoo) And Johnson was the one man who could have stopped it. He stood astride history, and bravely said "Let's f**k over America, to please our overlords, both foreign and domestic." Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (dGCAG) 297
He seems to be moving while burning 🔥, not sure how much could be involuntary muscle contractions
Posted by: Skip All of it. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (sHgnb) 298
People only care about self-immolation when it's Buddhist monks doing it.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (Bej1H) Cultural appropriation, if ever I've seen it. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (dGCAG) 299
Are we sure he was protesting against Trump?
What more could he want, there has to be 4 trials going to send him to prison Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (fwDg9) 300
296 Too many in the House wanted it too..
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:11 PM (Akjoo) And Johnson was the one man who could have stopped it. He stood astride history, and bravely said "Let's f**k over America, to please our overlords, both foreign and domestic." Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (dGCAG) I know, just want to know why ? Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (Akjoo) Posted by: Just The Punchline at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (rcDDC) 302
I know, just want to know why ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (Akjoo) ++++ To please their patrons and keep their seat at the trough. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (HnUIn) 303
Why would a Leftist light himself up over this? This travesty of justice gives them all raging blue-veiners. Seems likelier to be a despondent Trump supporter, from where I'm standing.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (0FoWg) 304
Is there any way that the Dem convention won't be a circus with wackjobs lighting themselves on fire everyday while police hose the crowds? I guess they could shut the whole city down and I don't put it past them, but I think there will be some proper crazy.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (Y6IkP) 305
Bongino won’t push Johnson. He still thinks it’s important the speaker is a member of the Republican Party… LOL Posted by: Cooldawg He's arguing with him right now about FISA warrants. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (63Dwl) 306
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
Not that I doubt it, but confirmed or speculation? Posted by: Oddbob Video. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (sHgnb) 307
Meanwhile, there might be an unsuccessful Khe Sanh in Niger and nobody cares.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (0EOe9) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (IG4Id) 309
303 Why would a Leftist light himself up over this? This travesty of justice gives them all raging blue-veiners. Seems likelier to be a despondent Trump supporter, from where I'm standing.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (0FoWg) That's what I think... Yet another thing to blame Trump for Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (Akjoo) 310
Such a litany of impotent pithy comments. AOS: Your virtual Dennys full of Geriatric GOPers.
Posted by: MikeN at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (kKUVf) 311
Methinks sparky thought immolation would be a quicker death than it was.
Posted by: Erebus-ex-killer whale at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (bPal/) 312
I know, just want to know why ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:14 PM (Akjoo) At this point blackmail seems the most obvious answer. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (dGCAG) 313
He seems to be moving while burning 🔥, not sure how much could be involuntary muscle contractions
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (fwDg9) Looks like he kicked off a flaming sneaker. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (tkR6S) 314
As above...
Outside Courthouse A man has set himself on fire outside the Donald Trump trial in horrifying scenes. No idea about motivation yet. It’s possible the victim may be a Trump supporter if CNN is any indication. Fiery but peaceful… https://tinyurl.com/4d5x5866 45 seconds; NSFW Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (vtyCZ) 315
291 Just remember:
MIRV=Multiple Intercontinental Reentry Vehicles hmm. *scribbles note* winged mirvs = mirv griffins Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (v3pYe) 316
I can't listen to Bongino. The man takes about a five minute thought - and stretches it out for about sixty.
Posted by: It's Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (rcDDC) 317
Triumph Forsaken covers those Buddhist self immolation, Mark Moyar puts a lot of it as Communists and Propaganda as the Buddhist s were a small percentage and the reporters were inflating they were the majority.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (fwDg9) 318
He probably left a Jew-hating manifesto.
Posted by: Everyday Rockets at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (qUkBO) 319
Bongino interviewing Johnson. Doing a good job with questions.
Posted by: Spypeach at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (UuB/1) Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (Bej1H) 321
Burning man? Someone said,
"Something appeared to fly from his body as a group of people rushed to try to put the fire out" Yeah. His soul. And it was on fire and fell to the ground also. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (sHgnb) 322
306 My thoughts too. He means well but stretches it to last a episode
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (fwDg9) 323
309 303 Why would a Leftist light himself up over this? This travesty of justice gives them all raging blue-veiners. Seems likelier to be a despondent Trump supporter, from where I'm standing.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (0FoWg) That's what I think... Yet another thing to blame Trump for Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 02:16 PM (Akjoo) These people make no sense on their best day. Dude could be doing this as a way to protest climate change that's disproportionately impacting tranny Palis. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (KbCG3) 324
Why would a Leftist light himself up over this? This travesty of justice gives them all raging blue-veiners.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM You're applying logic here, something that's not a hallmark of the left. Dude was probably protesting Israel and blaming it on Trump. Posted by: Bert G at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (VARTN) 325
74 "And Obama told me the truth about his drowned 'chef'"
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 01:23 PM (iFTx/) Yet another blockbuster story the media was very, very uncurious about. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 01:25 PM (KbCG3) _____ Yea. Even after it was revealed that Obama lied about his whereabouts at the time of the murder . . . err, drowning. A healthy, athletic 40-something man who was apparently an experienced paddleboarder just up and drowns while paddleboarding. Nothing to see here at all. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (iFTx/) 326
MikeN, the fulltime pivot man at the DNC Convention.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (R4t5M) 327
316 I can't listen to Bongino. The man takes about a five minute thought - and stretches it out for about sixty.
well, he *does* have four hours to fill (three hour radio show + one hour podcast) Posted by: anachronda at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (v3pYe) 328
These people make no sense on their best day. Dude could be doing this as a way to protest climate change that's disproportionately impacting tranny Palis.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (KbCG3) ++++ Yeah. Self-immolation is usually strongly correlated with bugnuts crazy. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (HnUIn) 329
I don't know about humans ... but that's an awful way to cook steak. Do not recommend.
Posted by: It's Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (rcDDC) 330
This even pales in comparison to the FISA reup since there was an established history of it being misused against Republican voters. Sort of like not muttering a word when non-violent misdemeanants were put into solitary confinement and tortured in Our Democracy.
Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (KSNKu) 331
nood, you bastiches.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (IG4Id) 332
NY Post is speculating the man might be homeless.
https://tinyurl.com/56dmsnep Via Drudge. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (Bej1H) He came home. Posted by: Stan at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (tkR6S) 333
Another insane Democrat self-immolates, this time in front of Trump's trial.
http://tiny.cc/yf4txz Posted by: bonhomme Good grief, what an awful way to die. Just stick a gun in your mouth and get it over quickly. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (9yWhg) 334
307 Meanwhile, there might be an unsuccessful Khe Sanh in Niger and nobody cares.
------- Or Dien Bien Phu. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (vtyCZ) 335
That's why I am wondering if it was a Leftist, that makes no sense.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (fwDg9) 336
I suspect that a lighted match thrown at Biden would cause him to light up with a whoof, dessicated corpse that he is.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (SQ3Sy) 337
329 Uncle Bosey went down that way with a little A1 on the side.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (0EOe9) 338
Bongino interviewing Johnson. Doing a good job with questions.
Posted by: Spypeach at April 19, 2024 02:17 PM (UuB/1) Is he asking him why he's such a rancid piece of shit? If not, I'm not interested. Posted by: BurtTC at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (dGCAG) 339
NY Post is speculating the man might be homeless.
https://tinyurl.com/56dmsnep Via Drudge. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (Bej1H) Wonder what the headline will be tomorrow. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (R4t5M) 340
294 He could even go so far as to say, "No more CRs until the border is closed," shut down the government until the next Congress, and gone fishing
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:12 PM (GBKbO) ++++ That's Not Who We Are (tm) Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (HnUIn) ====== It's who I am! Makes me a RINO, I guess. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 02:21 PM (GBKbO) 341
Will somebody tell me what burning man's thoughts on current events are because I find his fiery demonstration compelling and I am prepared now to change my mind.
Posted by: Said Literally No One, Ever at April 19, 2024 02:21 PM (qUkBO) 342
I need some info with someone who tracks these things:
Was there any border-including package that would have gotten through the Senate? Is there some reason a borders-only bill can't make some progress? At least it would force Democrats to vote specifically for open borders. Posted by: MartynW at April 19, 2024 02:22 PM (sHP7b) 343
324 Why would a Leftist light himself up over this? This travesty of justice gives them all raging blue-veiners.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM You're applying logic here, something that's not a hallmark of the left. Dude was probably protesting Israel and blaming it on Trump. Posted by: Bert G at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (VARTN) I see a desperate attempt to get people to watch cable and other state propaganda organs again. CNN may cut a check to the dude's estate or something. Posted by: Trump poisoned my cat at April 19, 2024 02:22 PM (KSNKu) 344
NY Post is speculating the man might be homeless.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 02:18 PM (Bej1H) Wonder what the headline will be tomorrow. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 02:20 PM (R4t5M) City makes progress on homeless problem - that'll be the top line at the Times. Posted by: It's Always Been Like This at April 19, 2024 02:22 PM (rcDDC) 345
Johnson is clearly very easily influenced by (if not a paying member) of the deep state. Bongino was soft on him.
Posted by: Cooldawg at April 19, 2024 02:22 PM (FvNw3) 346
“Imagine us going to Taylor Swift’s residence and they collect Ms. Swift’s writings and found 10 new songs,” the attorney said in court
I can imagine quite a few things I would like to see happen to this attorney and that family. Posted by: Chuck C at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (yOPBE) 347
I'm not sure why Shareblue wastes money trolling right wing comments sections anymore. The Party has moved on from discourse and persuasion. They don't need to sway people or grind them down. Seems like it's just a way for David Brock to get checks from the Donks at this point, and I can't see why they write the checks for it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (0FoWg) 348
If Johnson can get the border bill passed then he can say "Ta daa"
Otherwise, this guy should be metaphorically shanked It should have been included in the "MIRV". The fact that it's not means that he can't get it passed, so it's all about optics on the surrender. Good luck to him - this would have worked in 2004, but not in 2024. That's the silver lining I guess Posted by: Milquetoast Mortgage-Paying Neighbor in Flyover Country at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (5C4od) 349
Someone once told me that if your friends won't trade with you and you can't do business with your enemies you won't accomplish much. Sometimes you gotta go along to get along but you gotta stand on principles.
I don't think Johnson or the GOP have principles. It remains to be seen if Gaetz and Jordan do. When it comes time to draw the ire of everyone for standing on principle, we'll see how those two do. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 02:23 PM (YRsIm) 350
I thought the self-immolator might be one of our guys but I suppose homeless fits too that I hadn't considered.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 02:25 PM (vtyCZ) 351
KJP tells reporters the White House has no official statement about Israel's strikes on Iranian targets last night, and she's going to be "super mindful"* and not speak to some reports that may be out there or speculate about anything. The reporters keep asking and asking, though.
So, Loser Joe and the DNC are still strategerizing about what they can say that will cost them the fewest votes in Dearbornistan. I guess CAIR has not yet told Joe how to dance on this one. *Super mindful is a term she's now using 30+ times every press conference; it's her go-to delay tactic now and it gives her an all-purpose reason she can't answer any embarrassing questions. As in, I have to be super-mindful that investigations of the events at Columbia yesterday are on-going, so I'm going to be super-mindful and not respond to any questions on this. What a stupid, execrable person. Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 02:35 PM (5fDan) 352
Notice that only 94 GOP congressmen voted against it. When you only got 25% of the House, you're a minority party and you shouldn't fool yourself into thinking you can do jack shit.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 19, 2024 03:05 PM (jNav6) 353
316 I can't listen to Bongino. The man takes about a five minute thought - and stretches it out for about sixty. Posted by: It's Always Been Like This That's 5 more minutes of thought than Hannity puts into anything on any given day. Posted by: Tom Servo at April 19, 2024 03:09 PM (jNav6) 354
But nothing for America or Americans these rotten Democ-Rats
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at April 19, 2024 05:34 PM (wGqjj) RFKJr. Makes the Ballot in Worst State for Biden -- MichiganistanThe Muslims are looking to show their political power by voting for someone other than Biden. They won't vote for Trump. But they will vote for RFKJr.Joe Biden squeaked by in Michigan in 2020. He can't afford to lose a big chunk of voters in 2024. Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016. Michigan is a crucial battleground state. Kennedy is working to get access to all 50 state ballots. RFK, Jr. was nominated by the Natural Law Party, a small party with ballot access in Michigan.... The news was confirmed by the Michigan Secretary of State's office. The Natural Law Party has filed its documents with the Bureau of Elections. Kennedy will appear on the ballot in November.This is bad for Biden. It's also bad for Israel -- Biden will now have to side with Hamas and Iran even more. Meanwhile, Israel launched disappointingly small missile attacks at targets in Syria and around the nuclear plant at Nanatz, Iran. But they didn't hit the reactor. The Jerusalem Post says this was a demonstration attack showing they could hit the reactor, and Iran's air defenses are completely unable to stop Israel. Sources have confirmed to the Jerusalem Post that the attack on Iran at Isfahan, attributed by sources in the New York Times to Israel, hit Iranian air force assets at Isfahan, almost right next door to the Islamic Republic's nuclear site in the same area. The message was unmistakable, 'we chose not to hit your nuclear sites this time, but we could have done worse right here,' sources told the Post. In other words, the attack at Isfahan was designed not only to hurt Iran but also to make it eminently clear how vulnerable to attack its nuclear sites are.For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: GF at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (tUCgX) 2
Say goodnight, Joe.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (2UnvF) 3
Not to worry; the CIA knows how to handle Kennedys.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (ynpvh) 4
Which way was the wind blowing?
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (W/lyH) 5
Gropey Joe getting rejected by the Muslims after everything the Democrats have done to lick their anuses...
Yeah, why not. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (UnA8+) 6
Top ten sponge.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (ufFY8) 7
Huh. Anyone know where RFK Jr. stands on Israel?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (cCVOS) 8
5 Gropey Joe getting rejected by the Muslims after everything the Democrats have done to lick their anuses...
Yeah, why not. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (UnA8+) And so many things in common! I mean, both like little boys. Not sure about goats, sheep and camels. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (8AONa) 10
4 Which way was the wind blowing?
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (W/lyH) The CIA knows how to adjust their sites for wind. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (ynpvh) 11
I suspect the real danger is older Democrats, tired of the direction of the Democrat Party but also tired of Trump, deciding that they want to return to the glory days of America when we had Camelot and not all this racial strife by voting for a Kennedy.
Assuming Detroit can be reined in from just imagining ballot numbers in ballot boxes, that is. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (GBKbO) 12
>> Gropey Joe getting rejected by the Muslims after everything the Democrats have done to lick their anuses...
One word: Submission. That is the only thing they will accept, total submission from the infidels. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (cCVOS) 13
actually his campaign manager, amaryllis fox is ex company, she wrote her memoir
rfk jr is too sensible on israel for the moslems to vote for him, Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (PXvVL) 14
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
======= "It wasn't rocket attacks. It was people in the country that we can't find and can hit us with explosives near key points in our energy infrastructure." -I guess that's better Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (GBKbO) 15
"This is bad for Biden. It's also bad for Israel -- Biden will now have to side with Hamas and Iran even more."
Meh. I don't think Joey Showers' anti-Israel policies have anything to do with Michigan demographics. He will either steal the state like he did in 2020, or he won't. The actual voting demographics mean little. Joey Showers is anti-Israel because he's a leftwing shiteating cocksucker and all leftwing shiteating cocksuckers hate Israel. Obama was fucking over Israel while sucking off Muslim terror long before Michigan demographics was ever an issue. Nothing has changed. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (iFTx/) 16
>>Assuming Detroit can be reined in from just imagining ballot numbers in ballot boxes, that is.
And maybe monkey will fly out of their butts, too. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (cCVOS) 17
I guess PA kept him off? I will have to write him in
Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (AcWfM) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (ufFY8) 19
Hi Ace
I'm really starting to have hope. Then I watch video of what is going on at Columbia and think maybe it's too late. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (t/2Uw) 20
Doesn't matter.
Posted by: Not voting our way out at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (tN3kf) 21
Joe Biden squeaked by in Michigan in 2020. He can't afford to lose a big chunk of voters in 2024. Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016. Michigan is a crucial battleground state.
++++ When did "swing states" become "battleground states?" I know this was the near-universal language in 2020, but I don't remember if it was in 2016 or earlier. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) 22
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Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (iFTx/) ======= FIFY. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO) 23
Y'know, I just have this feeling that saber-rattling really shouldn't be done with missiles.
But what do I know? Posted by: FeatherBlade at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (ou9hh) 24
One word: Submission.
That is the only thing they will accept, total submission from the infidels. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (cCVOS) Well, that is the literal meaning of Islam, so... Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (ufFY8) 25
BRRRRRRRR
WHRRRRRR Posted by: Wayne County Printing Presses at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) 26
FWIW, I have an old friend that's a paid consultant for RFK. According to him, RFK will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Now could some legal shennaingans prevent that? Sure, but at least internally, they believe they will appear in all 50 states. Just passing along what I was told. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (w8F/W) 27
13 actually his campaign manager, amaryllis fox is ex company, she wrote her memoir
rfk jr is too sensible on israel for the moslems to vote for him, Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (PXvVL) Wut kinda name is Amaryllis? Oh, a flower name. Got it. https://nameberry.com/list/97/flower-names-for-girls Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (ynpvh) 28
Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (JAhdn) 29
I know this was the near-universal language in 2020, but I don't remember if it was in 2016 or earlier.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) Biff! Blam! Ka-Pow! Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (GkFGh) 30
May Allah bless RFK.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (Y6Wgg) 31
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
++++ They're going for the 'ole "hoarders and wreckers and apostates" line. Classics. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (HnUIn) 32
Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (JMAcK) 33
. . . Joey Showers is anti-Israel because he's a leftwing shiteating cocksucker and all leftwing shiteating cocksuckers hate Israel. Obama was fucking over Israel while sucking off Muslim terror long before Michigan demographics was ever an issue. Nothing has changed.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 *** I can recall Jugears, on a Netanyahu visit to the WH, forcing him to exit from the back door into an alley. Something outrageous like that. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (J2vNu) 34
30 May Allah bless RFK.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (Y6Wgg) I'm afraid he's gonna meet the fate of his Father and Uncle Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (Akjoo) 35
I'm very interested in how the Israelis carried out the attack. F-35s? Missiles?
There's a good discussion of their options at this link. https://tinyurl.com/5h3xjka2 Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (CsUN+) 36
name is Amaryllis
Wasn't there a restaurant where you could take a big steak challenge in Amaryllis, Texas? Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (ufFY8) 37
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
______________________________ Go ahead, go fight that guy. You can take him....do it!!! Nah, I think my mom is calling me for dinner. See you guys. Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (dIske) 38
Do they drink Natural Light?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (63Dwl) 39
Kennedys...was that Joe III in the background yesterday?
Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (AwYPR) 40
>>Valerie Jarrett is anti-Israel because she's a leftwing shiteating cocksucker and all leftwing shiteating cocksuckers hate Israel.
She's also an American who grew up in Iran. As with Obama, she spent her formative childhood years in a muslim country, the years when most of us were playing little league, celebrating 4th of July at the beach, suffering through big family Thanksgiving dinners, etc.. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (cCVOS) 41
FWIW, I have an old friend that's a paid consultant for RFK. According to him, RFK will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Now could some legal shennaingans prevent that? Sure, but at least internally, they believe they will appear in all 50 states. Just passing along what I was told. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (w8F/W) ++++ It'll make the contest more interesting if true. If the polls are anything even approaching a loose relationship with reality, it will make the cheat a bit harder. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (HnUIn) 42
Wut kinda name is Amaryllis? Oh, a flower name. Got it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) Good to see that you didn't dawdle in looking that up. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (9yWhg) 43
32 Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (JMAcK) ======= The PA SoS (who is now PA's governor) "accidentally" sent out 250,000 mail in ballots illegally...in 2022. They're going to cheat to the moon and back. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (GBKbO) 44
14 For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
======= "It wasn't rocket attacks. It was people in the country that we can't find and can hit us with explosives near key points in our energy infrastructure." -I guess that's better Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (GBKbO) I guess the words "Losers. Love Israel" in Persian wasn't a clue. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (ynpvh) 45
Infiltrators, huh?
..... So why'd y'all rugfuckers light up the night sky with AAA tracers? Celebrating the 363rd Most Holy Day In Islam with a little fireworks? Hmmm? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (GkFGh) 46
"3 Not to worry; the CIA knows how to handle Kennedys.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (ynpvh)" Yes. I'd never vote for RFK Jr. but he's now been denied Secret Service protection five times. (Actually, he's probably better off so long as he can make his own security arrangements.) Posted by: Rowsdower Believes Ray Epps is a Fed and Ashli Bennett is Crispus Attucks at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (1NRtQ) 47
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:04 PM Ah, but the illegitimate figure-head puppet Biden is out there talking about the Israeli attack. Because we finally put the adults back in charge. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (JMAcK) 48
Israel should continue humiliating Iran every way it can to show the rest of the world (especially Iran's Arab neighbors) that it's impotent.
NOTHING upsets a Muslim more than mocking his manhood, especially when he can't retaliate. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (7fElN) 49
They should have hit the reactor.
You only get one free pass. Now the Iranians will try to fix things. Which means if you are a civilian airliner flying to Tehran, like a Ukraine jet years ago, you may get blasted out of the air. Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (qam6F) 50
21 Joe Biden squeaked by in Michigan in 2020. He can't afford to lose a big chunk of voters in 2024. Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016. Michigan is a crucial battleground state.
++++ When did "swing states" become "battleground states?" I know this was the near-universal language in 2020, but I don't remember if it was in 2016 or earlier. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) Wow, Battleground. Sorta like Bloodbath. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (ynpvh) 51
I shot the mullah but I did not shoot the reactor.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (Dv2Ug) 52
Newest MI poll Trump +3. GA +6
I think it is pretty significant that polls have Trump at 48 ,49%. A lot of people have already made up their minds. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (t/2Uw) 53
Beau was eaten by cannibals while he fought off the entire German army after C-Day!
He would have beaten the Germans too, but Trump said that people who joined the military were losers! And I'm still going to nuke Israel if they invade Haifa! My word as a Biden! Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (YAtuc) 54
23 Y'know, I just have this feeling that saber-rattling really shouldn't be done with missiles.
But what do I know? Posted by: FeatherBlade at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (ou9hh) They ain't sabers. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (ynpvh) 55
50 Wow, Battleground.
Sorta like Bloodbath. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (ynpvh) ======= Just don't put crosshairs on a map. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (GBKbO) 56
Kennedy/Tlaib Unity Ticket 2024!
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (LGZQv) 57
25 BRRRRRRRR
WHRRRRRR Posted by: Wayne County Printing Presses at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) Pre-stamped with Biden, for your pleasure. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (ynpvh) 58
22 15 Joey Showers Valerie Jarrett is anti-Israel because she's a leftwing shiteating cocksucker and all leftwing shiteating cocksuckers hate Israel. Obama was fucking over Israel while sucking off Muslim terror long before Michigan demographics was ever an issue. Nothing has changed.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (iFTx/) ======= FIFY. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (GBKbO) _________ Don't disagree. It's all the same people from Obama's admin thinking all the same anti-Semitic thoughts. Jarret is fucking Iranian, FFS. Obama is a closet Muslim. Joey Showers has a personal vendetta against Israel going back to Menachem Begin. All three hate Israel and want to see it embarrassed and destroyed. But that is my point above: I think it's this age-old hatred that's animating Biden's pro-terror policies. Not Michigan demographics. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (iFTx/) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (ufFY8) 60
I didn't know Kerry Kennedy mas married to Andrew Cuomo...good lawd...did they have kids?
Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (AwYPR) 61
Kennedy making the ballot...Ol Joe has said that's bridge he'll cross when he gets to it.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (W/lyH) 62
You can abbreviate it as amy dammerell thromber, seriously that was her maiden name,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (PXvVL) 63
Israel said that they will not allow a nuclear Iran.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (Dv2Ug) 64
32 Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian ========= Cheating on behalf of an aging demented prezzie that no one really likes is a risky proposition. Has led to governments being unseated in other places. One of the top three reasons that governments are toppled is cheating in elections. True communist states like the Norks, the USSR back in the day, or China are a bit different and despite our problems in the US, we don't have that here yet. The Deep State is working on it but the coming government finance failure is likely to work against consolidating into a truly authoritarian state. More likely to splinter into pieces than for an effective consolidation to happen. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (nWD6/) 65
31 For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
++++ They're going for the 'ole "hoarders and wreckers and apostates" line. Classics. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (HnUIn) So either Israelis infiltrated, or Iranian citizens infiltrated. Which sounds worse? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (Q4IgG) 67
The Muslims are looking to show their political power by voting for someone other than Biden.
-- Isn't it funny that this fairly small demographic proportion of the population in MI carries such clout and power that Biden is trying to kiss their mohammadan a$$es to the moon and back... ...yet our own political leaders routinely ignore 70%+ of their own voters wishes. Just an observation. Posted by: Lady in Black at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (mupln) 68
How many states will RFK Jr carry?
At least three. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (Dv2Ug) 69
Michigan has no voting oversight, they will declare the win for Biden.
Posted by: Jamaica at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (4zk5T) 70
I can’t imagine the shit storm of Trump haddenied RFK secret service protection but I know that it would be biblical 24/7/365 from the Democrat media. Joefredo denying it not peep.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (17s+e) 71
32 Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (JMAcK) If they use the law of "Try and Stop Us" successfully, well then... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (ynpvh) 72
>>I can recall Jugears, on a Netanyahu visit to the WH, forcing him to exit from the back door into an alley. Something outrageous like that.
Not just that: For a head of government to visit the White House and not pose for photographers is rare. For a key ally to be left to his own devices while the President withdraws to have dinner in private was, until this week, unheard of. Yet that is how Binyamin Netanyahu was treated by President Obama on Tuesday night, according to Israeli reports on a trip viewed in Jerusalem as a humiliation, The Times reported Friday. After failing to extract a written promise of concessions on settlements, Obama walked out of his meeting with Netanyahu but invited him to stay at the White House, consult with advisers and “let me know if there is anything new”, a U.S. congressman, who spoke to the Prime Minister, said. “It was awful,” the congressman said. One Israeli newspaper called the meeting “a hazing in stages,” poisoned by such mistrust that the Israeli delegation eventually left rather than risk being eavesdropped on a White House telephone line. ... Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (cCVOS) 73
58 Don't disagree. It's all the same people from Obama's admin thinking all the same anti-Semitic thoughts. Jarret is fucking Iranian, FFS. Obama is a closet Muslim. Joey Showers has a personal vendetta against Israel going back to Menachem Begin. All three hate Israel and want to see it embarrassed and destroyed. But that is my point above: I think it's this age-old hatred that's animating Biden's pro-terror policies. Not Michigan demographics.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (iFTx/) ======= Oh, I agree. The administration is balancing the line (poorly) between pro-Jew and anti-Israel because it's ideologically committed to the destruction of Israel and the rise of Iran but also because they have to put up a front for their donors. It has nothing to do with voting. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (PXvVL) 75
21 Joe Biden squeaked by in Michigan in 2020. He can't afford to lose a big chunk of voters in 2024. Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016. Michigan is a crucial battleground state.
++++ When did "swing states" become "battleground states?" I know this was the near-universal language in 2020, but I don't remember if it was in 2016 or earlier. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (HnUIn) ________ Swingers think they can swing but it always turns into a battleground of jealousy and possession Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (iFTx/) 76
FWIW, I have an old friend that's a paid consultant for RFK. According to him, RFK will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Now could some legal shennaingans prevent that? Sure, but at least internally, they believe they will appear in all 50 states. Just passing along what I was told. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (w8F/W) ++++ It'll make the contest more interesting if true. If the polls are anything even approaching a loose relationship with reality, it will make the cheat a bit harder. Posted by: Joe Mannix ____ His niche is 3rd parties, and RFK's main goal for his candidacy was appearing on the ballot in all 50 states and they hit that goal. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (w8F/W) 77
68 How many states will RFK Jr carry?
At least three. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (Dv2Ug) If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (exHjb) 78
Israeli spies disguised as Iranians did it. Plus the usual spy goats.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (qam6F) 79
38 Do they drink Natural Light?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (63Dwl) I thought the Iranians were more into heavy water. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (ynpvh) 80
The College Fix: Study claims ‘racism’ drives opposition to DEI statements
https://tinyurl.com/3ktcscen Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (JAhdn) 81
64 Cheating on behalf of an aging demented prezzie that no one really likes is a risky proposition. Has led to governments being unseated in other places. One of the top three reasons that governments are toppled is cheating in elections.
True communist states like the Norks, the USSR back in the day, or China are a bit different and despite our problems in the US, we don't have that here yet. The Deep State is working on it but the coming government finance failure is likely to work against consolidating into a truly authoritarian state. More likely to splinter into pieces than for an effective consolidation to happen. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (nWD6/) ======== I have yet to see evidence that the people running these elections are restrained or intelligent enough to see past their next decision. Besides, recent history says that America will just take it. PA cheating out the ass to get Fetterman to the Senate in 2022 (250,000 illegal mail in ballots sent out "accidentally"? Oh, I'm sure it made no difference at all...). Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (GBKbO) 82
FWIW, I'm not 100% sure RFK hurts Biden.
RFK has said Trump asked him to be on Trump's ticket and Trump has yet to deny that. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (w8F/W) 83
-- Isn't it funny that this fairly small demographic proportion of the population in MI carries such clout and power that Biden is trying to kiss their mohammadan a$$es to the moon and back... ...yet our own political leaders routinely ignore 70%+ of their own voters wishes. Just an observation. Posted by: Lady in Black ---------------------------- It illustrates what a small group can do if it's willing. Similar to those 12 Republicans in the House that are willing to screw the nation. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (Dv2Ug) 84
73 58 Don't disagree. It's all the same people from Obama's admin thinking all the same anti-Semitic thoughts. Jarret is fucking Iranian, FFS. Obama is a closet Muslim. Joey Showers has a personal vendetta against Israel going back to Menachem Begin. All three hate Israel and want to see it embarrassed and destroyed. But that is my point above: I think it's this age-old hatred that's animating Biden's pro-terror policies. Not Michigan demographics.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (iFTx/) ======= Oh, I agree. The administration is balancing the line (poorly) between pro-Jew and anti-Israel because it's ideologically committed to the destruction of Israel and the rise of Iran but also because they have to put up a front for their donors. It has nothing to do with voting. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (GBKbO) __________ Agreed Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (iFTx/) 85
Maybe *biden should sniff some Islamic kids? Would that help?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (Q4IgG) 86
Afternoon Ace. The under /over on number of days before a "disgruntled Dem office seeker " takes out RFK Jr is about 60. Vegas might have a different number
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (Wjvnb) 87
The Deep State is working on it but the coming government finance failure is likely to work against consolidating into a truly authoritarian state. More likely to splinter into pieces than for an effective consolidation to happen.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (nWD6/) ++++ The fiscal and monetary meltdown will put an end to their ambitions. It will put an end to almost everyone's ambitions. The bitch of it is, as always, timing. I'd say not before five more years and not after 30 more years, but that's not a helpful range and it could be flat damn wrong anyway. Unless we get another industrial revolution that increases productivity so much that we get a new era, of course. Those are unpredictable and they tend to rise just as the prior one peters out (which it is in the process of doing). Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (HnUIn) 88
SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (Wnv9h) 89
Cheating on behalf of an aging demented prezzie that no one really likes is a risky proposition. Has led to governments being unseated in other places.
Agree. Their problem is that they have to pull off the unlikely scenario where Biden wins by a hair again, without provoking a very strong reaction. They may just conclude that it isn't worth it this time. Who knows? Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (CsUN+) 90
And all the Kennedys support me, except for that traitor RFK Jr!
Don't worry, we're going to give RFK Jr. the full "CIA special"! Tee, hee! I'm already working on my eulogy at the memorial service! Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (YAtuc) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (qam6F) 92
yet our own political leaders routinely ignore 70%+ of their own voters wishes.
Just an observation. Posted by: Lady in Black at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (mupln) Because when a mass of disenfranchised voters descended on the capitol to finally make their displeasure with this lawless regime known, they all stood around gawping at the drapes and taking selfies and then were stitched up like a bunch of suckers. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (GkFGh) 93
47 For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:04 PM Ah, but the illegitimate figure-head puppet Biden is out there talking about the Israeli attack. Because we finally put the adults back in charge. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (JMAcK) Adult diapers back in charge. You get the graft, dementia, and crazy stories for free. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (ynpvh) 94
92 Because when a mass of disenfranchised voters descended on the capitol to finally make their displeasure with this lawless regime known, they all stood around gawping at the drapes and taking selfies and then were stitched up like a bunch of suckers.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (GkFGh) ======== And then the capitol put up razor wire fences for months. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (GBKbO) 95
52 Newest MI poll Trump +3. GA +6
I think it is pretty significant that polls have Trump at 48 ,49%. A lot of people have already made up their minds. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) ====== That is about par for the course in elections with an incumbent. But, there are a lot of wild cards out there--whether the Dems pull out all stops on cheating, the effect of third parties like RFK, foreign affairs, etc. To some degree, the question is whether the Deep State is going to take a licking and lose some of their functionaries so the rest may live or go down the bad path by trying to prop up the rotten Biden junta. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (nWD6/) 96
>>>If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump...
Posted by: Nova Local ------------------------ It goes to Trump Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (Dv2Ug) 97
Study claims ‘racism’ drives opposition to DEI statements
There is pushback against DEI that is growing. So of course they cry rayciss. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:20 PM (ufFY8) 98
>>Valerie Jarrett is anti-Israel because she's a leftwing shiteating cocksucker and all leftwing shiteating cocksuckers hate Israel.
She's also an American who grew up in Iran. As with Obama, she spent her formative childhood years in a muslim country, the years when most of us were playing little league, celebrating 4th of July at the beach, suffering through big family Thanksgiving dinners, etc.. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (cCVOS) ------------ “The Muslim call to prayer is one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset. [Michael's farts? Not so much ...]” Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:20 PM (LGZQv) 99
Is it my fault if some public-spirited citizen whacks RFK, Jr?
Who I am to interfere with the actions of a patriotic American? Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 12:21 PM (YAtuc) 100
Just looked up Ross Perot and he got almost 20% allowing Clinton to win with 43% of the vote. In this case, I think Trump benefits. Bush only got 37% which is pretty close tot he numbers that Biden is pulling now in approval ratings.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:21 PM (t/2Uw) 101
Hehe hehe, too funny.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 12:21 PM (V1/1/) 102
If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump...
Posted by: Nova Local —- Voting in republicans does not assure a Trump win in that scenario. Republicans hate Trump just as much as donks maybe more. Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 12:21 PM (17s+e) 103
PS - If it goes to the house, VA is currently 6 Ds, 5 Rs for a D vote for Pres...so if anyone is in VA, while Trump will lose the state, you wanna vote your R congressman and see if we can flip the state back 6-5 our way...7th district would be the big opportunity (although we could lose the 2nd)...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:21 PM (exHjb) 104
55 50 Wow, Battleground.
Sorta like Bloodbath. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:13 PM (ynpvh) ======= Just don't put crosshairs on a map. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:14 PM (GBKbO) Cross hares? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (ynpvh) 105
What if I told you that Rebel Moon was a giant troll by Zack Snyder to see how far he can go before his most ardent supporters stop defending him?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (GBKbO) 106
Mary Joe Kopechne unavailable for comment.
Posted by: Evergreen at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (LqU2m) 107
yet our own political leaders routinely ignore 70%+ of their own voters wishes.
.. Once you taste power and wealth... Delish! Posted by: Speaker MAGA Mike at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (tN3kf) 108
32 Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 12:11 No standing Posted by: Judge kahmaniwannalaya at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (OiAR7) 109
I suspect the real danger is older Democrats, tired of the direction of the Democrat Party but also tired of Trump, deciding that they want to return to the glory days of America when we had Camelot and not all this racial strife by voting for a Kennedy.
--- Yeah They could cheat to the win if the Muslims stay home, so long as the old Dems still vote. But old Dems and Muslims staying home or voting for RFK Jr? They can't overcome that. Especially if it's a vote to send a message. People are irrational like that. Consider: All the polls showing Trump with just a slight lead, all the hysteria over "Trump the dictator!," "white nationalists!," etc.? That's a full-court press to cattle prod their base, fear then into voting for Biden, "you can't afford to send a message." But, the risk of overplaying their hand is huge. Many are going to see through the hysteria, especially recalling nothing bad like that happened when Trump was president. And, worse, it could cascade--Trump really does move ahead, and swing state votes think he's going to win, so a protest vote is "safe." It's gonna get uglier. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (yikga) 110
Pixy got upset when I mentioned B U G G S Bunny...wow.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (ynpvh) 111
"For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel."
Wreckers, hoarders, kulaks, and these fucking "infiltrators." What's a nice fascist commie regime supposed to do? Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (iFTx/) 112
PS - If it goes to the house, VA is currently 6 Ds, 5 Rs for a D vote for Pres...so if anyone is in VA, while Trump will lose the state, you wanna vote your R congressman and see if we can flip the state back 6-5 our way...7th district would be the big opportunity (although we could lose the 2nd)...
Posted by: Nova Local We need to get rid of that POS Gerry Connally. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (88xKn) 114
There's only one reason most people remember me at all, so please forgive me for hoping that Donald Trump doesn't manage to win this year.
Posted by: Grover Cleveland at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (HnUIn) 115
113 140% voter turnout for Biden!
Believe me, they will try pull it off. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (88xKn) ====== "Can we audit that against the most recent phone book?" Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (GBKbO) 116
Kennedy making the ballot...Ol Joe has said that's bridge he'll cross when he gets to it.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 12:15 PM (W/lyH) ------------ BREAKING: Biden Says He Will Cross the Francis Scott Key Bridge to Meet With RFK, Jr. Developing ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (LGZQv) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (ufFY8) 118
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast, so that they aren't compelled to retaliate against Israel."
_________ T-800 or T-1000? Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (iFTx/) 119
96 >>>If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump...
Posted by: Nova Local ------------------------ It goes to Trump Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (Dv2Ug) No, you have to get to 270, not just a win...so if Trump doesn't get to 270, it goes to the House... If RFK wins 3 states, no one is getting to 270... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (exHjb) 120
jim joking about another Kennedy getting whacked, but I think the opposite scenario is more likely. If Joe strokes out, RFK Jr. becomes the only way to stop Trump.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson DeSantis/Lake 2024 at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (wGerL) Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (17s+e) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (qam6F) 123
114 There's only one reason most people remember me at all, so please forgive me for hoping that Donald Trump doesn't manage to win this year.
Posted by: Grover Cleveland at April 19, 2024 12:23 PM (HnUIn) ======= I remember you for marrying your ward. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (GBKbO) 124
buggs
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (ynpvh) 125
You can abbreviate it as amy dammerell thromber, seriously that was her maiden name,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 *** That's enough to give you a coronary thromber-osis Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (J2vNu) 126
"Not to worry; the CIA knows how to handle Kennedys."
This was my first thought. While the left would no doubt love to see Trump disposed of BAMN, and one of their loonies yet might try, it wouldn't be the first time expediency was served by those in power with a sacrificial Kennedy. Posted by: barbarausa at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (enw9G) 127
RFK Jr. didn't kill himself.
Posted by: McLurkerson at April 19, 2024 12:24 PM (CjgNg) 128
Something tells me that the Democrat-Communists in Lansing will find "something" wrong with the paperwork and throw him off the ballot at the last, most prejudicial, moment. In order to, you know, "save democracy."
Posted by: Anti-Faucist at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (qUkBO) 129
112 PS - If it goes to the house, VA is currently 6 Ds, 5 Rs for a D vote for Pres...so if anyone is in VA, while Trump will lose the state, you wanna vote your R congressman and see if we can flip the state back 6-5 our way...7th district would be the big opportunity (although we could lose the 2nd)...
Posted by: Nova Local We need to get rid of that POS Gerry Connally. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (9yWhg) He's in the 2nd bluest seat (D+1 - that's gonna be almost impossible to beat. There's a D+6 that would be a shot...but his really isn't until he retires... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (exHjb) 130
D+18
Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (exHjb) 131
>>>Biden wins by a hair again, without provoking a very strong reaction. They may just conclude that it isn't worth it this time. Who knows?
Posted by: Archimedes --------------------- And all the people turn to each other and say, 'I didn't vote for that SOB'. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (Dv2Ug) Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (ynpvh) 133
The College Fix: Study claims ‘racism’ drives opposition to DEI statements
https://tinyurl.com/3ktcscen Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (JAhdn) ++++ "Academics defend academic doctrine against detractors through personal insult." :: YAWN :: Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (HnUIn) 134
Oh, it's Bugs Bunny.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:26 PM (ynpvh) 135
Israel should have gone with an airbust over Tehran.
...with lots of glitter. Shiite love glitter. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 12:26 PM (50n2b) 136
>>Isn't it funny that this fairly small demographic proportion of the population in MI carries such clout and power that Biden is trying to kiss their mohammadan a$$es to the moon and back...
Ah, but they've been flexing their power across the country since 10/7 by closing down bridges, tunnels, and airports during key traffic times (Thanksgiving and Christmas travel), they've been protesting various celebrations like the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and Times Square NYE, they've been non-stop protesting on college campuses, sit-ins in Congressional offices, Google, college leadership, going to city council meetings to chant/shout down/demand they make a Palestinian state their priority, they've twice (IIRC) mobbed the US Capital and the National Mall (and vandalized it), and so on. They MSM has been carefully downplaying it and refusing to connect them as one coordinated movement. I doubt many normies have a full view of the extent to which they have been forcing their demands on us for the last six months, but I would imagine they have been harassing elected officials at all levels quite effectively. I suspect this is not just about Michigan, not be a long shot. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:26 PM (cCVOS) 137
The bitch of it is, as always, timing. I'd say not before five more years and not after 30 more years, but that's not a helpful range and it could be flat damn wrong anyway.
Posted by: Joe Mannix ------- War and/or a severe economic depression is likely to decide the question just like it gave the coup de grace to the dying Austrian Hungarian Empire. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:27 PM (nWD6/) 138
Nope!
MILF Julie Moran trying to sell me a heated blanket. https://images.app.goo.gl/8nkTMNwjvPL3qKwp7 Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 19, 2024 12:27 PM (ufFY8) 139
Who is Bugs Potter?
Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (OguvZ) 140
You all see where that woman in Brazil wheeled Biden's twin into a bank and tried to get a loan in his name?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (50n2b) 141
It is possible that Biden*, Trump, and RFK will all be dead come November 5, though only one of them by natural causes.
Posted by: Anti-Faucist at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (qUkBO) 142
The Jerusalem Post says this was a demonstration attack showing they could hit the reactor, and Iran's air defenses are completely unable to stop Israel.
Should have dropped bombs that popped out little flags saying, "Boom!." Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (0eaVi) 143
105 What if I told you that Rebel Moon was a giant troll by Zack Snyder to see how far he can go before his most ardent supporters stop defending him?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:22 PM (GBKbO) _____ I think that's true of most of Hollywood nowadays. It's inside pool on how much contempt they can show for their audiences and still get glowing reviews and cash fat paychecks. I finally finished Avatar 2: The Way of Shit after 2 prior tries. It had to be a joke on how badly Cameron could make a movie and still make a ton of money. He was laughing at his audience writing that script on toilet paper while sitting on the shitter after a big Mexican dinner. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (iFTx/) 144
132 Okay, it's the combo of
B u g g s and of B u n n y in a single comment that's banned. Huh. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) -------------- That happened to me not too long ago. Pixy will not accept it. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (Dv2Ug) 145
Christopher Rufo/City Journal: Larry Sanger Speaks Out
The Wikipedia co-founder discusses Katherine Maher and the corruption of the Internet. https://tinyurl.com/3s3yab39 Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (JAhdn) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (qam6F) 147
Bugs Bunny.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (JAhdn) 148
I doubt many normies have a full view of the extent to which they have been forcing their demands on us for the last six months, but I would imagine they have been harassing elected officials at all levels quite effectively. I suspect this is not just about Michigan, not be a long shot.
Posted by: Lizzy Most of those protests are run by professional protesters and organizers. Often they actually recruit on college campuses by paying the yutes a few bucks, meals, and transportation to participate. Pretty much all of those protests seen in the media are fake crap designed to sway public opinion in a crisis. Organic, they are not. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (nWD6/) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (IG4Id) 150
143 I think that's true of most of Hollywood nowadays. It's inside pool on how much contempt they can show for their audiences and still get glowing reviews and cash fat paychecks.
I finally finished Avatar 2: The Way of Shit after 2 prior tries. It had to be a joke on how badly Cameron could make a movie and still make a ton of money. He was laughing at his audience writing that script on toilet paper while sitting on the shitter after a big Mexican dinner. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (iFTx/) ====== Dear lord,...Avatar 2...the worst big budget script since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald. And it still made $2 billion despite the culture having forgotten about Avatar 1. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (GBKbO) 151
Daffy Duck
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (9yWhg) Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (NFX2v) 153
Goes well out of his way to step on a rake.
Daily Mail Online @MailOnline 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (FVME7) 154
Whih 3 states can Kennedy possibly win? RCP curently has Trump at 295 electoral votes. He's already at 48-49% in most of the battlegrounds. You telling me that Kennedy is going to pull those numbers down at this point? From Trump? He might prevail in really really blue states but there is no way that he is going to change the dynamic in the places already pretty solidly for Trump. It's not like people don;t already know lhe is out there. He is only pulling 5-8% in three way polling and Trump stil comes out ahead.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (t/2Uw) 155
The Wendigo possesses stick thin guys with pale skin and sunken eyes and yellow teeth, and makes 'em eat people. Can't stop the hunger, jack! At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974. They called me the Medicine Man back then, just like my own docs do til this day.
Anyway, that's why I thought it was a Wendigo when it ate Beau. I caught him in a dreamcatcher, and then found out it was just the smartest guy I know. He only ate 'im to save 'im from the cancer. I told that dreamcatcher it had six seconds to release him, or I'd kill every damn buffalo on the Great Plains. And whaddya know, but I killed 'em all, and now that guy is my Minister of Foreign Hookers. Word as a Brandon. Posted by: Brandon at April 19, 2024 12:31 PM (0FoWg) 156
>>>If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump...
Posted by: Nova Local ------------------------ It goes to Trump Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:19 PM (Dv2Ug) ------------- Bongino's hair has been on fire of late (NTTAWWT since mine's been on fire for over three years now) warning about additional House R's retiring before their current terms expire -- or attempting to replace our latest neo-traitor House Speaker Johnson -- resulting in a Speaker of The House Hakeem Jeffries who would ensure the sabotage of Trump if the election were to go to The House. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:31 PM (LGZQv) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:31 PM (qam6F) 158
Isn't it funny that this fairly small demographic proportion of the population in MI carries such clout and power that Biden is trying to kiss their mohammadan a$$es to the moon and back... ...yet our own political leaders routinely ignore 70%+ of their own voters wishes. Just an observation. Posted by: Lady in Black ———- It’s a good observation because politics is actually the art of dividing people to accumulate and maintain power. Once you’ve got the base secured you can only work on the margins. Trump has been attempting and has succeeded to a large degree to steal the working class division but Republican politicians rather lose than absorb that group. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (r+zNo) 159
Dear lord,...Avatar 2...the worst big budget script since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald. And it still made $2 billion despite the culture having forgotten about Avatar 1.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (GBKbO) And DEIsney tries to take credit for it, sort of, but they were only the distributor of the film. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (ufFY8) 160
154 Whih 3 states can Kennedy possibly win? RCP curently has Trump at 295 electoral votes. He's already at 48-49% in most of the battlegrounds. You telling me that Kennedy is going to pull those numbers down at this point? From Trump? He might prevail in really really blue states but there is no way that he is going to change the dynamic in the places already pretty solidly for Trump. It's not like people don;t already know lhe is out there. He is only pulling 5-8% in three way polling and Trump stil comes out ahead.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (t/2Uw) ======== With concerted effort in a state dominated by Mormons, Mormon Evan McMuffin still didn't win Utah in 2016. The last 3rd party candidate to carry any states at all was George Wallace in 1968. RFK ain't gonna have the appeal of George Wallace in Alabama. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (GBKbO) 161
The Wendigo possesses stick thin guys with pale skin and sunken eyes and yellow teeth, and makes 'em eat people. Can't stop the hunger, jack! At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974. They called me the Medicine Man back then, just like my own docs do til this day.
Anyway, that's why I thought it was a Wendigo when it ate Beau. I caught him in a dreamcatcher, and then found out it was just the smartest guy I know. He only ate 'im to save 'im from the cancer. I told that dreamcatcher it had six seconds to release him, or I'd kill every damn buffalo on the Great Plains. And whaddya know, but I killed 'em all, and now that guy is my Minister of Foreign Hookers. Word as a Brandon. Posted by: Brandon at April 19, 2024 12:31 PM (0FoWg) ++++ It actually took me a minute to recognize this as language. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (HnUIn) 162
Hatsune Miku is 16
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:29 PM (qam6F) What's the legal age of consent for virtual idols? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (JAhdn) 163
Illhan Omar's daughter/niece Buckwheat Nur says "O-tay"
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (wBaIH) 164
New Guinea cannibals overwhelmingly preferred fresh cooked Japanese.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (qam6F) 165
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Not true! The cannibals ate Beau's liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti! My word as a Biden! Posted by: Joe Biden, Child Molester! at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (YAtuc) 166
159 And DEIsney tries to take credit for it, sort of, but they were only the distributor of the film.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:32 PM (ufFY ======= They got a good chunk of the cash and it had a good deal with helping them salvage their 2023 financials. Take the win, they should have. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (GBKbO) Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (WCiZg) 168
... resulting in a Speaker of The House Hakeem Jeffries who would ensure the sabotage of Trump if the election were to go to The House.
---------------- Should have added: by getting some bill or resolution passed defining Trump as an "insurrectionist" and thereby preventing him from assuming office per the Fourteenth Amendment. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (LGZQv) 169
117 Ugh.
Taylor Swift story on the news. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ------- News is pretty much all propaganda all of the time. Good reason to avoid it and keep your digestion running smoothly. Someone here will mention enough of the key points of the Idiocratic media droppings so that you demonetize the propaganda merchants and get to sneer at it without reading the actual AI assisted press release by Tay Tay and co. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (nWD6/) 170
I don’t see RFK wining any state, not even close. He’ll get 10% if he’s lucky.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (Y6Wgg) 171
Honestly, if they put the nuke crap so deep it can't be bombed or whatever, you don't need to destroy, just entomb it collapse the accesses? What am missing ...?
Posted by: SouthCentralPA at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (6mBpS) 172
Israel shows their power and restraint in one elegant and tactful move. Interesting gambit.
I remember the 80's teen movie trope where the hero gets into a fight with the bully but doesn't actually hurt him, he merely deflects all the blows heading his way. At the end, he throws bully to the ground and launches a kill shot palm strike to the face. But he doesn't actually connect and stops one inch away. The bully now knows he's been beaten and humiliated and the fight ends. Some times that works, sometimes it doesn't. I guess time will tell. To go back to hollywood tropes, some people just want to watch the world burn. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (FCbAQ) 173
PS - For those unaware, if no presidential candidate gets to 270, the THREE top presidential candidate names then are sent to the House (while the top 3 VP ones are sent to the Senate), and each state's delegation votes for 1 name...and majority wins.
So, RFK could win 1 state and be selected president if he gets an election where no one hits 270. This is also why you need to vote R Senate. With delegations of 2, the votes for VP will be even more crucial to stop any post-election nonsense. Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (exHjb) 174
167 Joe Biden squeaked by in Michigan in 2020
-- hahahaha Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (WCiZg) ======= It just took weeks of "counting". Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (GBKbO) 175
You all see where that woman in Brazil wheeled Biden's twin into a bank and tried to get a loan in his name?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher Well, he'd only been dead for a couple of hours.... Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (t/2Uw) 176
11 I suspect the real danger is older Democrats, tired of the direction of the Democrat Party but also tired of Trump, deciding that they want to return to the glory days of America when we had Camelot and not all this racial strife by voting for a Kennedy.
Assuming Detroit can be reined in from just imagining ballot numbers in ballot boxes, that is. Posted by: TheJamesMadison --- Yup. It could only mean something to the much older Democrats with $ who believe they can continue to keep things balanced for them and theirs. Ha. Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (NFX2v) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (qam6F) 178
At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974.
Wait a sec ... the Indians didn't have a Bronze Age. I suspect some of this is not entirely accurate. Did the Aztecs work bronze? Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (OguvZ) Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (ufFY8) 180
142 The Jerusalem Post says this was a demonstration attack showing they could hit the reactor, and Iran's air defenses are completely unable to stop Israel.
Posted by: OrangeEnt Stupid question, but, didn't Iran already know that? Posted by: old chick at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (F3Dlr) 181
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle.’ Souffleing Private Biden is no longer movie material? Posted by: Rex B at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (HtVDB) 182
And it still made $2 billion despite the culture having forgotten about Avatar 1.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (GBKbO) What, not excited about Avatar 3 through 15? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (JAhdn) 183
I don’t see RFK wining any state, not even close. He’ll get 10% if he’s lucky.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (Y6Wgg) ++++ I doubt RFK will carry any state. He *will* change the margins in several, though. Who those margin changes will favor, though, remains to seen. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (HnUIn) 184
The new spending bill has funding for Hamas.
We are paying them to take hostages. We don't negotiate with terrorists, we finance them. Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (MeG8a) 185
That cannibal eating Joes Uncle has been de- fanged... The plane lost it's engine and hit the water . There was one survivor who said the others didn't survive... Unless the cannibals went swimming I doubt they ate Joe's Uncle
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (Akjoo) 186
144 132 Okay, it's the combo of
B u g g s and of B u n n y in a single comment that's banned. Huh. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) -------------- That happened to me not too long ago. Pixy will not accept it. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (Dv2Ug) I wonder why? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (ynpvh) 187
Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast
... You missed me. No I didn't. Yeah huh. Plus I'm bullet proof. I hit you right there. Nope I'm everything proof called it first no copying. Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (z/ifB) 188
Bongino's hair has been on fire of late (NTTAWWT since mine's been on fire for over three years now) warning about additional House R's retiring before their current terms expire -- or attempting to replace our latest neo-traitor House Speaker Johnson -- resulting in a Speaker of The House Hakeem Jeffries who would ensure the sabotage of Trump if the election were to go to The House.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:31 PM (LGZQv) Chris Plante was sounding the same alarm this morning. I think Johnson is a classic POS Uni-Party Repub, but even the slightest advantage is better than no advantage, but the R(etard) Party will probably screw this up because that's who they are! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (hOUT3) 189
>>Most of those protests are run by professional protesters and organizers. Often they actually recruit on college campuses by paying the yutes a few bucks, meals, and transportation to participate.
Pretty much all of those protests seen in the media are fake crap designed to sway public opinion in a crisis. Organic, they are not. Agreed. Seems that the same bunch of 60's radicals have had a hand in most protest movements since they started (the kind that pop up every 4 years IYKWIM), including BLM, OWS, #MeToo, Bush era anti-war, etc. They do this because it works. It gets the Democrats focused on their demands because they know they can't get elected without the support of the aggrieved demographic du jour. This year, it's Palestinians. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (cCVOS) 190
182 What, not excited about Avatar 3 through 15?
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (JAhdn) ======= I would say, "Take a break, James," but he seems determined to either make more Avatar movies or take a break to make a movie about Hiroshima. Maybe the Hiroshima movie making no money would be a healthy hit to his ego. Or, it'll be another Oppenheimer and makes tons of money. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (GBKbO) 191
I can recall Jugears, on a Netanyahu visit to the WH, forcing him to exit from the back door into an alley. Something outrageous like that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (J2vNu) That was the Dali Lama. Man I wanted to say Llama. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (FCbAQ) 192
Should have added: by getting some bill or resolution passed defining Trump as an "insurrectionist" and thereby preventing him from assuming office per the Fourteenth Amendment.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (LGZQv) ——- Except ex post facto law and bill of attainder. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (r+zNo) 193
Good to see Kennedy aligning himself with stone-age cultists. Pretty sure it'll add another glorious chapter in the march of Progressivism.
Posted by: Erik In Texas at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (HDrsj) 194
I remember the 80's teen movie trope where the hero gets into a fight with the bully but doesn't actually hurt him, he merely deflects all the blows heading his way. At the end, he throws bully to the ground and launches a kill shot palm strike to the face. But he doesn't actually connect and stops one inch away. The bully now knows he's been beaten and humiliated and the fight ends.
-- I remember those. The other one was where the beautiful woman would often choose to live the rest of her life with the poorer, less attractive man over the hunky wealthy guy simply because the former had shown high moral character. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (WCiZg) 195
This medieval blonde doesn't care about elections because she is a royalist and is uninterested in any form of government that is not monarchy:
http://tiny.cc/q24txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (HnUIn) 196
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at April 19, 2024 12:30 PM (FVME7) Wait, you mean they had delicate, refined pallets? Cannibals are now like the French? What if cousin Brucie Biden there was young and tender, and had a sage and garlic in his pants? Maybe a tub of butter in his parachute pack? Sauteed slowly over a bed of locally harvested roasted fresh vegetables? Come on! Posted by: Boswell at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (K+UlC) 197
Only Biden could start a diplomatic spat by suggesting another countries citizens ate his uncle. Old man Bush barfing on the Japanese prime minister has nothing on this
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (Wjvnb) 198
191 I can recall Jugears, on a Netanyahu visit to the WH, forcing him to exit from the back door into an alley. Something outrageous like that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (J2vNu) He left him sitting there and went to dinner Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (Akjoo) 199
or those unaware, if no presidential candidate gets to 270, the THREE top presidential candidate names then are sent to the House (while the top 3 VP ones are sent to the Senate), and each state's delegation votes for 1 name...and majority wins.
So, RFK could win 1 state and be selected president if he gets an election where no one hits 270. This is also why you need to vote R Senate. With delegations of 2, the votes for VP will be even more crucial to stop any post-election nonsense. Posted by: Nova Local Does this vote take place after the new Congress is sworn in or with the sitting Congress at the time of the election because if so it's f'ed up. Not that I think there is a a snowball's chance in Hell that this scenario will take place. Kennedy does not have a significant consituency so all this is nonsense talk. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (t/2Uw) 200
I saw that the Kennedys endorsed Biden over RFKJr.
Which makes me like RFKJr a bit more. Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (q2svT) 201
I missed commenting on the morning rant--but must say, no fucking shit dipstick.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (XMwZJ) 202
The A-20G's flight engineer survived the ditching,
The Havoc was being used for non-combat flights after suffering a belly landing. Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (qam6F) 203
You can be the trend setter...
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (qam6F) I dunno. The lead singer of BabyMetal is cuter and I wouldn't have to worry about getting electrocuted from trying to stick it in a USB port. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (JAhdn) 204
So, RFK could win 1 state and be selected president if he gets an election where no one hits 270
— Could be even better than that. He could theoretically win one of the EVs in Maine or Nebraska, Trump and Biden are 269-268. Nobody is at 270. All 3 go to the house, RFK wins with only 1 EV won. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (Y6Wgg) 205
It’s a good observation because politics is actually the art of dividing people to accumulate and maintain power. Once you’ve got the base secured you can only work on the margins.
Trump has been attempting and has succeeded to a large degree to steal the working class division but Republican politicians rather lose than absorb that group. Posted by: MAGA_Ken ======= The GOP is and has been a dead party for decades mouthing pieties but then doing the opposite in power on wars, taxes, trade, national security, the economy, and immigration. It is only the fact that the Dems have become insane in governance that the GOP manages to scrape together enough votes from its base that votes for the GOP for self defense reasons--not passion. Trump and a few others are trying to revive the corpse of the GOP rather than create a new party but I am not sure they can be successful. But it is worth a vote and support to those reformers if they can teach the elephant to dance. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (nWD6/) 206
I suspect the real danger is older Democrats, tired of the direction of the Democrat Party but also tired of Trump, deciding that they want to return to the glory days of America when we had Camelot and not all this racial strife by voting for a Kennedy.
===== Today, early am local news in Chicago outlets had the Pretend Pres accepting kudos from 'The Kennedys' with the crawl saying that the 'Kennedy Family' endorses FJB. I laughed. Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (MIKMs) 207
The new spending bill has funding for Hamas.
We are paying them to take hostages. We don't negotiate with terrorists, we finance them. Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 12:35 PM (MeG8a)Delighted! Oh no! Anyway...we must win in November or I lose power and wealth! I Mean the Democrats will win! Posted by: Speaker MAGA Mike at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (tN3kf) 208
News is pretty much all propaganda all of the time.
Yup. I watch it for the occasional local story, and the entertainment value of some stupidity. The local snippets of network/national stories are absolutely horribly slanted or inaccurate. I NEVER watch the network news. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (ufFY8) 209
Only Biden could start a diplomatic spat by suggesting another countries citizens ate his uncle.
- *ahem* It's a stutter. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (WCiZg) 210
204 Could be even better than that. He could theoretically win one of the EVs in Maine or Nebraska, Trump and Biden are 269-268. Nobody is at 270.
All 3 go to the house, RFK wins with only 1 EV won. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (Y6Wgg) ======== It feels a little early for people to be fretting over the 269-269 scenario that's always technically possible but never comes close to actually happening. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (GBKbO) 211
"That happened to me not too long ago. Pixy will not accept it.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:28 PM (Dv2Ug) I wonder why? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) " Yeah, what's up with that? Posted by: Doc at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (vFG9F) 212
How many states will RFK Jr carry?
At least three. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:16 PM (Dv2Ug) If he does, the election will go to the House...so you all better be voting in Rs if you want Trump... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (exHjb) RFKJ won't win any state where Trump had a shot. If he wins anything it'll be something like Vermont. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (nR2nR) 213
Does this vote take place after the new Congress is sworn in or with the sitting Congress at the time of the election
— It’s the new house and senate. Vote takes place after both the current house and senate is sworn in. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (Y6Wgg) 214
New Guinea cannibals overwhelmingly preferred fresh cooked Japanese.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (qam6F) Just not their navy guys starving from eating white rice. Posted by: Cannibal picky eaters at April 19, 2024 12:40 PM (z/ifB) 215
It'll make the contest more interesting if true. If the polls are anything even approaching a loose relationship with reality, it will make the cheat a bit harder.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (HnUIn) *twists hershey's kiss tinfoil hat tighter* It may make it easier if Dominion machines can be hacked to take the Trump totals down by giving them to a third party candidate. That way Joetato doesn't have to have more votes than voters, which makes the cheat obvious. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 12:40 PM (FCbAQ) 216
The other one was where the beautiful woman would often choose to live the rest of her life with the poorer, less attractive man over the hunky wealthy guy simply because the former had shown high moral character.
Posted by: Moron Robbie ======== Yeah, that ended with the screen test of Pretty in Pink where Ducky got screwed because the femmes in that audience wanted Andy McCarthy to end up with Molly Ringwald. Amusing actually. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:40 PM (nWD6/) 217
>>> That was the Dali Lama.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (FCbAQ) Twelfth son of the Lama. The flowing robes, the grace, bald,... striking. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 12:40 PM (Y6IkP) 218
Posted by: Nova Local
Does this vote take place after the new Congress is sworn in or with the sitting Congress at the time of the election because if so it's f'ed up. Not that I think there is a a snowball's chance in Hell that this scenario will take place. Kennedy does not have a significant consituency so all this is nonsense talk. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (t/2Uw) That, I don't know...the only thing I can find is that the new Pres must get 26 votes...and if it's not done by inauguration day, the VP-elect (picked by the Senate) would serve as Pres til someone gets to 26...SO VOTE HOUSE R and SENATE R! I could see a VP serving...forever...in some scenarios... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:41 PM (exHjb) 219
Cameron's Hiroshima movie will be about the pilot for the B-29 'The Great Artiste' who later in life lost contact with reality and became Walter Mitty.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:41 PM (qam6F) 220
FWIW, I'm not 100% sure RFK hurts Biden.
RFK has said Trump asked him to be on Trump's ticket and Trump has yet to deny that. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (w8F/W) https://is.gd/9dbZK3 Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 12:41 PM (nR2nR) 221
I guess this is only for the primary, come election that have no where to go.
And still think the August surprise is going to be sprung on Democrats Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 12:41 PM (V1/1/) 222
feels a little early for people to be fretting over the 269-269 scenario that's always technically possible but never comes close to actually happening.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (GBKbO) It’s not that far fetched, I played around with 270towin and there were a few plausible scenarios where 269 ties happened. If that does happen Trump easily wins in the house. Remember it’s a vote by state delegation. Which means California’s 52 reps get 1 vote just like Wyoming’s 1 rep gets a vote. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:42 PM (Y6Wgg) 223
For its part, Iran is pretending that "infiltrators," not Israelis, were responsible for the blast I have a theory about that but not sharing. Israel knows how to play the game and if I'm correct don't wanna tip Iran off. Bonus points: If they *really* do think it was an inside job it only adds to their paranoia, which will lead to further crackdown on citizens, which could lead to those citizens deciding they'd be better off without the mullahs. I saw a video on X where the police are cracking down on women not covering their hair in public. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 12:42 PM (RKVpM) 224
220 FWIW, I'm not 100% sure RFK hurts Biden.
RFK has said Trump asked him to be on Trump's ticket and Trump has yet to deny that. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:18 PM (w8F/W) And if that was real, it was again, so stupid by Trump...but we're used to his bad personnel decisions. Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:42 PM (exHjb) 225
222 It’s not that far fetched, I played around with 270towin and there were a few plausible scenarios where 269 ties happened.
If that does happen Trump easily wins in the house. Remember it’s a vote by state delegation. Which means California’s 52 reps get 1 vote just like Wyoming’s 1 rep gets a vote. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:42 PM (Y6Wgg) ======= As I said, it's technically possible, but it never comes close. It's, at best, an interesting academic exercise. It's, at worst (mostly when featured in prominent places), a waste of column space. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (GBKbO) 226
I would say, "Take a break, James," but he seems determined to either make more Avatar movies or take a break to make a movie about Hiroshima.
Maybe the Hiroshima movie making no money would be a healthy hit to his ego. Or, it'll be another Oppenheimer and makes tons of money. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:36 PM (GBKbO) He's doing a Hiroshima movie. So two and a half hours of Japanese getting burned alive in radioactive fire and 30 minutes of condemning America? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (JAhdn) 227
I can recall Jugears, on a Netanyahu visit to the WH, forcing him to exit from the back door into an alley. Something outrageous like that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 * He left him sitting there and went to dinner Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 *** I thought I remembered one of our sources here running a pic of Netanyahu in coat and hat walking thorugh an alley instead of emerging from the WH and descending to his limo. Maybe I just imagined it. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (J2vNu) 228
Hatsune Miku, " USB-C?"
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (qam6F) 229
195 This medieval blonde doesn't care about elections because she is a royalist and is uninterested in any form of government that is not monarchy:
http://tiny.cc/q24txz Posted by: Joe Mannix Monarchies have the same problem that democracies do--they degenerate over time because there is no foolish ruler prevention strategy. The Romans and later Byzantines probably had the best system for monarchy where they 'adopted' someone and trained them to be their successor rather than relying on the genetic lottery. Unfortunately, enough rulers like Marcus Aurelius etc. ignored that system in favor of promoting their beloved spawn that were incompetent and/or evil buffoons. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (nWD6/) 230
I thought I remembered one of our sources here running a pic of Netanyahu in coat and hat walking thorugh an alley instead of emerging from the WH and descending to his limo. Maybe I just imagined it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (J2vNu) The Dalai Lama Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (Akjoo) 231
Trump and a few others are trying to revive the corpse of the GOP rather than create a new party but I am not sure they can be successful. But it is worth a vote and support to those reformers if they can teach the elephant to dance.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (nWD6/) ——- I think the serendipitous death of McConnell would do wonders. Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (r+zNo) 232
222 feels a little early for people to be fretting over the 269-269 scenario that's always technically possible but never comes close to actually happening.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:39 PM (GBKbO) It’s not that far fetched, I played around with 270towin and there were a few plausible scenarios where 269 ties happened. If that does happen Trump easily wins in the house. Remember it’s a vote by state delegation. Which means California’s 52 reps get 1 vote just like Wyoming’s 1 rep gets a vote. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:42 PM (Y6Wgg) MAYBE - TX and FL also only get 1 vote...and states with 1 House member gets TONS of power. So, you need to vote R everywhere. Like VA. it's a 1 vote difference in the party delegation makeup right now, and it's the wrong way... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (exHjb) 233
226 He's doing a Hiroshima movie.
So two and a half hours of Japanese getting burned alive in radioactive fire and 30 minutes of condemning America? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (JAhdn) ======= This is the info on Wikipedia: "The Last Train from Hiroshima: The Survivors Look Back On August 12, 2010, Entertainment Weekly reported that Cameron was working on a biographical film about Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a Japanese man that survived both the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The film's title was announced as Last Train to Hiroshima.[96] Cameron met Yamaguchi just days before he died.[96] The film would be based on the book of the same by Charles R. Pellegrino.[97] However, the project entered into development hell after Cameron decided to first focus on the Avatar sequels." The entry has obviously not been updated recently because Cameron was saying it was possibly his next project after Avatar 3 last year. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (GBKbO) 234
As I said, it's technically possible, but it never comes close. It's, at best, an interesting academic exercise. It's, at worst (mostly when featured in prominent places), a waste of column space.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (GBKbO) ... Is this like when they have a football score that has never happened before. Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (z/ifB) 235
Monarchies have the same problem that democracies do--they degenerate over time because there is no foolish ruler prevention strategy.
The Romans and later Byzantines probably had the best system for monarchy where they 'adopted' someone and trained them to be their successor rather than relying on the genetic lottery. Unfortunately, enough rulers like Marcus Aurelius etc. ignored that system in favor of promoting their beloved spawn that were incompetent and/or evil buffoons. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (nWD6/) ++++ Yeah, the Roman approach worked okay while they followed it. Kind of like our Constitution in that regard. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (HnUIn) 236
There are a lot of things in our post-LHC alternate universe that I would simply not believe if a time traveler told me about it 20 years ago. Today, I'm adding "GOP votes to fund Hamas' war against the Jews" to the list.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (0FoWg) 237
I suspect the real danger is older Democrats, tired of the direction of the Democrat Party but also tired of Trump, deciding that they want to return to the glory days of America when we had Camelot and not all this racial strife by voting for a Kennedy.
You would have to be over 75 to have an inkling of “Camelot” and want it revived. Posted by: Ann at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (Qhx8s) 238
However, the project entered into development hell after Cameron decided to first focus on the Avatar sequels."
... I just want to know when the Live Die Repeat sequel is coming out. Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (z/ifB) Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (qam6F) 240
The Dalai Lama
Posted by: It's me donna Was that before or after he took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (9yWhg) 241
Trump and a few others are trying to revive the corpse of the GOP rather than create a new party but I am not sure they can be successful. But it is worth a vote and support to those reformers if they can teach the elephant to dance.
So....the new GOP mascot is named Topsy? Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (CsUN+) 242
Trump and a few others are trying to revive the corpse of the GOP rather than create a new party but I am not sure they can be successful. But it is worth a vote and support to those reformers if they can teach the elephant to dance. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:38 PM (nWD6/) I don't need them to dance so much as Sit, Stay, and quit waltzing over to the Democrats on everything. Posted by: Just Lily at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (vivhj) Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (Y6Wgg) 244
As I said, it's technically possible, but it never comes close. It's, at best, an interesting academic exercise. It's, at worst (mostly when featured in prominent places), a waste of column space.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison ======== People get attention by writing new and novel takes and not citing the tried and true and most likely scenarios. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (nWD6/) 245
237 You would have to be over 75 to have an inkling of “Camelot” and want it revived.
Posted by: Ann at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (Qhx8s) ======= How many people voted Democrat for their entire lives because FDR gave their daddy a job during the Great Depression? It's a cultural thing. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (GBKbO) 246
Remember when the Democrats seized power and were seated in 2021 and immediately changed the election rules so that there couldn't be any potential objection or delay or VP interference after their successful coup?
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (WCiZg) 247
MAYBE - TX and FL also only get 1 vote...and states with 1 House member gets TONS of power. So, you need to vote R everywhere. Like VA. it's a 1 vote difference in the party delegation makeup right now, and it's the wrong way...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (exHjb) ——— Maybe Youngkin can work his charm! Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (r+zNo) 248
Did the Aztecs work bronze?
Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (OguvZ) Yeah...but prolly more copper. Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (AwYPR) 249
238 I just want to know when the Live Die Repeat sequel is coming out.
Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (z/ifB) ======= Hopefully never. Leave it be. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (GBKbO) 250
Please to correct. Natanz, Iran, not Nanatz.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (RIvkX) 251
Hatsune Miku, " USB-C?"
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 12:44 PM (qam6F) I'd need a much bigger port. Just sayin'. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (JAhdn) 252
While I'm all for DJT becoming number 47 (which will be 24/7 365 drama, just like last time) I think if we have learned anything since 2015 is that a President is either all powerful or he controls nothing. The reality is that all modern presidents are being controlled, not the other way around.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (MeG8a) 253
Live Die Repeat II might be the most obvious sequel ever.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (WCiZg) 254
Why would anybody vote for a Kennedy when the Kennedys won't even vote for a Kennedy?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (vFG9F) 255
A rising tide lifts all boats.
Posted by: John Kennedy, Revanchist Right-Winger at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (woPEM) 256
244 People get attention by writing new and novel takes and not citing the tried and true and most likely scenarios.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (nWD6/) ======= "Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver is going to change all of cinema for the better. Zack Snyder is a genius, and his take on Seven Samurai is going to make Zombie Akira Kurosawa come to life and kiss Snyder's feet for making his piss poor original so much better." -Yesterday Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (GBKbO) 257
Sirhan Sirhan's motive was revenge for 1967 War. Didn't make much sense, but don't get too caught up in that. Enjoy the irony.
Posted by: occam's brassiere at April 19, 2024 12:49 PM (W9ZQN) 258
>>> Imagine a tie, and we end up with Trump as prezzy and Kamala as VP.
That would be legen-dary! Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (Y6Wgg) Kamala would latch on like a moray eel to whatever is paying the bills. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 12:49 PM (Y6IkP) 259
I guess this is only for the primary, come election that have no where to go.
And still think the August surprise is going to be sprung on Democrats Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 *** When is the D convention, and the R? And you have to wonder (well, no, not really) about why either side wants to bother. They *know* who their nominee is. Take that money and spend it on the campaign! (Yeah, I know; the convention is a chance to get out of town, hire some hookers, and do some blow.) Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (J2vNu) 260
I don't need them to dance so much as Sit, Stay, and quit waltzing over to the Democrats on everything.
Posted by: Just Lily ======== Weekend at Bernies was a commentary on the GOP. Dead Elephants don't dance--at best, they can be propped up and serve as a target for Dems. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (nWD6/) 261
269 tie scenario
Take 2020 results with these changes Trump wins GA, PA Biden wins ME-2 Not that out of the realm of possibility. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (Y6Wgg) 262
Trump currently at 295 with 104 tossups. Even if he doesn;t get a single tossup, he still wins. Biden is getting worse every day. All of a sudden things are starting to trend to the right. There is a very different dynamic going into this election than last time. The POCs soldily for Ds last time, not so much this time. Whatever they got paid to do the dirty work last time does not outweigh inflation and being overrun by illegals taking their benefits.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (t/2Uw) 263
He's doing a Hiroshima movie.
So two and a half hours of Japanese getting burned alive in radioactive fire and 30 minutes of condemning America? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (JAhdn) ... It starts with a researcher trying to find a necklace in an underground safe deposit box bunker in Nagasaki that supposedly survived the blast but when they open the box it's just a drawing of a naked lady wearing the necklace and... Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (z/ifB) 264
Beau Biden was devoured by cannibals? What did I miss?
Posted by: Erik In Texas at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (HDrsj) 265
Was that before or after he took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge?
===== Just like Billy Joe MacAllister took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (MIKMs) 266
> Why would anybody vote for a Kennedy when the Kennedys won't even vote for a Kennedy?
__________ They're a deeply weird family. I guess *biden pays better. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (Q4IgG) 267
"Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver is going to change all of cinema for the better. Zack Snyder is a genius, and his take on Seven Samurai is going to make Zombie Akira Kurosawa come to life and kiss Snyder's feet for making his piss poor original so much better."
-Yesterday Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (GBKbO) *Slurp* Posted by: Your Average Zack Snyder Fanboy at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (JAhdn) 268
262 Trump currently at 295 with 104 tossups. Even if he doesn;t get a single tossup, he still wins. Biden is getting worse every day. All of a sudden things are starting to trend to the right. There is a very different dynamic going into this election than last time. The POCs soldily for Ds last time, not so much this time. Whatever they got paid to do the dirty work last time does not outweigh inflation and being overrun by illegals taking their benefits.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (t/2Uw) ======== 1. I don't believe polls. 2. Democrats will cheat big. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (GBKbO) 269
Mon, Jul 15, 2024 – Thu, Jul 18, 2024 is the R National Convention.
The D one is late August, but we'll see with OH saying it's too late for their ballot... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (exHjb) 270
263 It starts with a researcher trying to find a necklace in an underground safe deposit box bunker in Nagasaki that supposedly survived the blast but when they open the box it's just a drawing of a naked lady wearing the necklace and...
Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:50 PM (z/ifB) ======= The Wolverine? Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (GBKbO) 271
Amaryllis was the name of the little girl having a piano lesson with Marian Paroo, in The Music Man
Posted by: browndog holds his fingers as high as he possibly can at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (TTAGa) 272
"Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver is going to change all of cinema for the better. Zack Snyder is a genius, and his take on Seven Samurai is going to make Zombie Akira Kurosawa come to life and kiss Snyder's feet for making his piss poor original so much better."
-Yesterday Posted by: TheJamesMadison ------ You oughta review creative IP for a living!!!. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (nWD6/) 273
FWIW, I have an old friend that's a paid consultant for RFK. According to him, RFK will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Now could some legal shennaingans prevent that? Sure, but at least internally, they believe they will appear in all 50 states. Just passing along what I was told. Posted by: Blago at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (w8F/W) Paid in advance, one hopes. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (tkR6S) 274
The reality is that all modern presidents are being controlled, not the other way around.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at April 19, 2024 12:48 PM (MeG8a) As are all elected officials. Puppet, or pariah. That's all you can get in this system. Elections are worse than useless. They just place a fig leaf of legitimacy over the syphilitic crotch of this corrupt oligarchy. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (0FoWg) Posted by: New Guinea cannibals at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (CsUN+) 276
FWIW, I have an old friend that's a paid consultant for RFK. According to him, RFK will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Now could some legal shennaingans prevent that? Sure, but at least internally, they believe they will appear in all 50 states. Just passing along what I was told. Posted by: Blago --- Being on the ballot ina all 50 is huge. Being pissed enough to sue, a la Jill Stein, will be even bigger. Judges were a-ok tossing Orange Man Bad suits for lack of harm/ standing. Especially with the dodge, "he would have lost anyway." But RFK Jr, those parties do suffer harm even in a loss: Because even a few thousand more votes gets them auto ballot access and federal matching next cycle. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (yikga) 277
272 You oughta review creative IP for a living!!!.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:51 PM (nWD6/) ====== I wish I could make a living off of it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (GBKbO) 278
The Dalai Lama Posted by: It's me donna Was that before or after he took out the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM Speaking of the MV Dali, things are progressing nicely and they're pulling big section of the bridge out of the water. Small shallower channel ready in about 10 days, the full channel cleared 30 days after that. One absolute shocker - one construction vehicle they pulled out of the water looked absolutely unscathed. Which has started some unfortunate conspiracy types to crawl out of the woodwork. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (RKVpM) 279
In other news...After his role in Star Trek, Ricardo Montalban had trouble finding roles in Hollywood.
Nobody wanted to hire an ex-Kahn. Posted by: Diogenes at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (W/lyH) 280
The Muslim call to prayer is one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset.
Personally, I'd have gone with my wife saying "here's your whisky, would you like a blowjob" but, sure, muzzie call to prayer... Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (nR2nR) 281
I just want to know when the Live Die Repeat sequel is coming out.
Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:46 PM (z/ifB) ======= Hopefully never. Leave it be. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (GBKbO) I think it should just be whats her name hunting the Tom Cruise down and killing him over and over again just because she can and he'll always respawn. Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:52 PM (z/ifB) 282
Trump currently at 295 with 104 tossups. Even if he doesn;t get a single tossup, he still wins. Biden is getting worse every day. All of a sudden things are starting to trend to the right.
-- Democrats will sweep both branches, illegals will be citizens by June because of that mandate. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (WCiZg) 283
Tastes like chicken.
Posted by: Just the punchline at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (LqU2m) 284
224. Trump’s campaign manager and other campaign officials have 100% denied anyone from the campaign offered a VP spot to RFK. I heard him say this almost two weeks ago on several news outlets.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (if+8H) 285
So....the new GOP mascot is named Topsy?
Posted by: Archimedes ------- LOL, I had to google that up because the name sounded familiar but was afraid of misremembering. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (nWD6/) 286
Yeah, the Roman approach worked okay while they followed it.
Kind of like our Constitution in that regard. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 *** Unfortunately the Romans only did the adoption/training a successor thing for about 75 years, from "the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus." Just about long enough, as Gibbon puts it, for a single normal human lifespan. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (J2vNu) Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (V1/1/) 288
I wish I could make a living off of it. - That should be on the letterhead of every university. "If people do it as an unpaid hobby, you probably shouldn't take out a loan to get a degree in it." Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (WCiZg) 289
What is RFK's angle here? He obviously has no chance of winning. And he's gonna take more votes from Biden than Trump. So what gives? It is the usual ego and greed? Or is it more because RFK -- or those backing him -- hate Biden/Obama and want to see them beaten and bloodied, even if it means electing Trump?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (iFTx/) 290
Another 269 scenario
Take 2020 with these changes Trump wins GA, AZ, NV and NE-1 Based on current polling this is not a crazy scenario. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:55 PM (Y6Wgg) 291
Huh. Anyone know where RFK Jr. stands on Israel?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM ------------------------- His rhetoric since 10/7 has been strongly pro-Israel /anti-Hamas. Unless he does a major flip flop (certainly possible) I don't see him peeling a significant number of Muslims away from Biden. Posted by: Bigsmith at April 19, 2024 12:56 PM (w2IUI) 292
1. I don't believe polls.
2. Democrats will cheat big. Posted by: TheJamesMadison ========= If you believe no 2, I would seriously advise being a prepper because it will probably introduce a massive crisis in governance resulting in significant public unrest. I don't think a sequel to the Steal 2020 will work as well as the original. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:56 PM (nWD6/) 293
Unfortunately the Romans only did the adoption/training a successor thing for about 75 years, from "the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus." Just about long enough, as Gibbon puts it, for a single normal human lifespan.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius I've wondered if that system is what inspired Diocletian when he instituted the Tetrarchy. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:56 PM (9yWhg) 294
>>> Trump’s campaign manager and other campaign officials have 100% denied anyone from the campaign offered a VP spot to RFK. I heard him say this almost two weeks ago on several news outlets.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (if+8H) I'm not sure if I'm ready to believe a Kennedy is capable of lying. Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 12:56 PM (Y6IkP) 295
Michigan Dems are in full control" supreme Court, Legislature and Governor
Posted by: Paul banned at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (SGUII) 296
Ross Perot was a special case. They called it for Clinton before polls closed on the West Coast. Perot picked up votes he wouldn't have gotten in a close race.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (yeEu9) 297
74 val is red diaper baby. she just happened to be born in Iran,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:17 PM (PXvVL) No matter how many people attempt to point out that she's not an ethnic Iranian, nobody cares. There's no reason to care. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (UnA8+) 298
"What's all this talk about the unlikelihood of two people in 69 scenarios? I've been in many myself. It happens."
-- Kamala "Magic Mouth" Harris Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (iFTx/) 299
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I don't think a sequel to the Steal 2020 will work as well as the original. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:56 PM (nWD6/) ====== I fully believe that the steal part 3 will happen. I also have no idea how America will react to it. Philly reports 200% turnout? How does the rest of the state react when courts refuse to do anything? Recent history says nothing, but there's always a spark. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (GBKbO) 300
What is RFK's angle here? He obviously has no chance of winning. And he's gonna take more votes from Biden than Trump. So what gives? It is the usual ego and greed? Or is it more because RFK -- or those backing him -- hate Biden/Obama and want to see them beaten and bloodied, even if it means electing Trump?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (iFTx/) Libs are deranged. It's hard to tell. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (R4t5M) 301
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (iFTx
RFK is a weird guy with obsessions about certain topics, but he seems genuinely passionate about them. I give him the benefit of the doubt on this - I think he wants to wrench up the works of this rotten ass system as much as he can. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (0FoWg) 302
...RFK -- or those backing him -- hate Biden/Obama and want to see them beaten and bloodied, even if it means electing Trump?
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 12:54 PM (iFTx/) I think it's that one. For all that Trump was in office when the mRNA shot was "officially" developed, Biden is the one who mandated it and vaccines are one of RFKJ's big bugaboos. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (nR2nR) Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 12:58 PM (MIKMs) 304
sorry ok I meant in the primary election next week in PA - I don't see an option for RFK Jr just that Dean Philips guy. there is zero chance I don't vote against Joetato just wondering if I should write RFK in or if he's definitely going third party
Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 12:58 PM (AcWfM) 305
Democrats will sweep both branches, illegals will be citizens by June because of that mandate.
Posted by: Moron Robbie ======== If you believe that, you had best prepared for civil breakdown possibly to the level of the American Civil War. It is one thing to cheat and run a popular government subsequently; it is quite another to do so in the service of a failed and unpopular regime. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (nWD6/) 306
RFK is taking votes from Biden
absolutely no question. not from elderly Ds, but from younger ones. Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (AcWfM) 307
295 Michigan Dems are in full control" supreme Court, Legislature and Governor Posted by: Paul banned at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (SGUII) Paul is implying they will cheat, lol. Paul actually said something truthful. Maybe buy a lotto ticket today the stars are aligned. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (Y6Wgg) 308
When you put Kennedy in the mix in Wisconsin Biden wins the state according to the latest poll.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (raFOj) 309
And he's gonna take more votes from Biden than Trump.
===== I think the opposite. Posted by: mustbequantum -- I'm leaning that way, but only in the not-real sense same as abortion, student loans, "trump said pussy", etc. angle. They don't need RFK to take votes from Trump. They just need to be able to report that he did when they cheat. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (WCiZg) 310
Recent history says nothing, but there's always a spark.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (GBKbO) There's always a spark, it's usually something small, everyone is surprised. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (nR2nR) 311
TJM, I think you're wrong. What they did on 2020 was before they knew what an f'ing disaster Biden was going to be. He has ruined the economy, created an international crisis and exposed the DEI regime's incompetence. He is polling under 40% in job approval even from left leaning pollsters. There is no one enthusiastic about voting for him let alone cheating for him.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:00 PM (t/2Uw) 312
Uncle Bob in the art thread looks like my father in law.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 19, 2024 01:00 PM (PI/SC) 313
RFK is a weird guy with obsessions about certain topics, but he seems genuinely passionate about them. I give him the benefit of the doubt on this - I think he wants to wrench up the works of this rotten ass system as much as he can.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice --------- My take as well. You also have the fact that he knows the Deep State killed his uncle and father and quite possibly his cousin JFK Jr. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:00 PM (nWD6/) 314
If you believe that, you had best prepared for civil breakdown possibly to the level of the American Civil War.
-- I think the only thing worse than Biden winning would be Trump winning. Our Betters have managed to set up a no-lose scenario. No matter who wins, the other side will know it was because of cheating and interference. We're in a very bad place. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM (WCiZg) 315
284 224. Trump’s campaign manager and other campaign officials have 100% denied anyone from the campaign offered a VP spot to RFK. I heard him say this almost two weeks ago on several news outlets.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 19, 2024 12:53 PM (if+8H) __________________________________ I'm pretty sure Trump's VP pick is going to be Lee Zeldin. He let it slip about 3 months ago that the front runner was a state politician who overachieves (Zeldin did much better than anyone expected in the Gov. race in NY). Additionally, when Trump dominated in the Iowa primary...Zeldin was one of the first to run to social media to congratulate him profusely. None of the other perceived frontrunners made that effort. Posted by: Orson at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM (dIske) 316
311 TJM, I think you're wrong. What they did on 2020 was before they knew what an f'ing disaster Biden was going to be. He has ruined the economy, created an international crisis and exposed the DEI regime's incompetence. He is polling under 40% in job approval even from left leaning pollsters. There is no one enthusiastic about voting for him let alone cheating for him.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:00 PM (t/2Uw) ======= There's no enthusiasm for pro-Hamas sentiment, and yet the pro-Hamas side keeps getting funded. The people who run our government have no restraint on their lust for power. They're not going to stop because this time the people are REALLY against them. Fuck the people. The people don't deserve to have a say in the running of the government. That's for their betters. These are entitled Stalinists who fund Maoists to be their shock troops. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM (GBKbO) 317
For those saying 2024 cheat won’t work as well as 2020…what evidence is there to suggest this? If anything the Dems are more emboldened since they know nobody will stop them. And if anyone says anything they’ll be dismissed as insurrectionists who hate deMocraCY
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM (Y6Wgg) 318
It is one thing to cheat and run a popular government subsequently; it is quite another to do so in the service of a failed and unpopular regime.
Posted by: whig Agree and said more succintly than I did. Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (t/2Uw) 319
I worry about the polls after theTrump trial and the probable conviction.
We are in a mess. All I can do is pray. Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (raFOj) 320
311 '
Posted by: MAC V SOG at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (P4Pk9) 321
>>> 234 As I said, it's technically possible, but it never comes close. It's, at best, an interesting academic exercise. It's, at worst (mostly when featured in prominent places), a waste of column space.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:43 PM (GBKbO) ... Is this like when they have a football score that has never happened before. Posted by: TexasDan at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (z/ifB) All Games in Pro Football History with a 3 to 0 score https://shorturl.at/cuR58 Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (llON8) 322
305 Democrats will sweep both branches, illegals will be citizens by June because of that mandate.
Posted by: Moron Robbie ======== If you believe that, you had best prepared for civil breakdown possibly to the level of the American Civil War. It is one thing to cheat and run a popular government subsequently; it is quite another to do so in the service of a failed and unpopular regime. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:59 PM (nWD6/) A well-medicated society is a well-placated society. No one will risk their meds or their pot no matter how things turn out. Or, I shouldn't say no one...but not enough... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (exHjb) 323
299 Philly reports 200% turnout? How does the rest of the state react when courts refuse to do anything? Recent history says nothing, but there's always a spark.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:57 PM (GBKbO) They're not gonna *Fedpost*. They're NEVER gonna *Fedpost*. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (UnA8+) 324
311 The demos will cheat for him
Posted by: MAC V SOG at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (P4Pk9) 325
The people who run our government have no restraint on their lust for power. They're not going to stop because this time the people are REALLY against them. Fuck the people. The people don't deserve to have a say in the running of the government. That's for their betters.
These are entitled Stalinists who fund Maoists to be their shock troops. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM * Sigh. * You are too young to be so cynical. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (a3Q+t) 326
317 For those saying 2024 cheat won’t work as well as 2020…what evidence is there to suggest this? If anything the Dems are more emboldened since they know nobody will stop them. And if anyone says anything they’ll be dismissed as insurrectionists who hate deMocraCY
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:01 PM (Y6Wgg) ======= People seem to forget that 2022 happened, and there was a lot of out in the open cheating there, too. The two examples I use are the PA SoS sending out 250,000 illegal ballots "accidentally" to be cured, and the AZ SoS effectively turning of signature verification for mail in ballots which was declared illegal by a federal court months afterwards (though the election not rerun for some reason). Mail in ballots are where they do the mass level cheating now, and there's nothing stopping them from outright breaking the law, in the open, and getting restrained. The courts would have to turn against them for that. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (GBKbO) 327
We’ve only had what 60 elections or whatever. That’s not a large sample size given all the possible outcomes. A tie, statistically speaking will happen eventually.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (Y6Wgg) 328
Dana Nessel decides who wins statewide in MI. Voters don't matter.
Read prop 2 from the '22 ballot. If she says Brandon wins, you can't even argue it in court. Posted by: leoncaruthers at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (UfRqq) 329
What they did on 2020 was before they knew what an f'ing disaster Biden was going to be.
----- His eye exploded during the debate, and he was stumbling around raving about trunaliminaprazure. They knew what a disaster he'd be. They were going to run the same fraudulent playbook and hang the exact same agenda around Kamala's retarded neck, but she imploded like a carbon fiber pleasure boat, so Brandon it was. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (0FoWg) 330
308 When you put Kennedy in the mix in Wisconsin Biden wins the state according to the latest poll.
Posted by: redridinghood ====== Tell me the frame of the poll, the sampling technique, and whether it was a media poll. Anyone citing polls here should use that as a guideline as to whether people should pay attention or not to it. The frame of all adults, registered voters, and likely voters determines likely accuracy. Media polls always suck and are designed to push media narratives not accuracy. And the sampling technique is whether the sampling was RDD, convenience like internet polling is, or actual combination of phone calls, texts, internet, etc. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (nWD6/) 331
325 * Sigh. *
You are too young to be so cynical. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (a3Q+t) ======== To be fair, I am almost Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:04 PM (GBKbO) 332
The PA SoS (who is now PA's governor) "accidentally" sent out 250,000 mail in ballots illegally...in 2022.
They're going to cheat to the moon and back. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:12 PM (GBKbO) === The current Secretary of State for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Al Schmidt, Republican, who took office in 2023. That will make the cheat a bit harder, too. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (rj6Yv) 333
314 No matter who wins, the other side will know it was because of cheating and interference.
We're in a very bad place. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at I don’t understand this- you mean the other side will think they know it was cheating? Because our side doesn’t cheat. Hence our current situation. The high road was one way to leftist crazy town. Posted by: Piper at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (ZdaMQ) 334
His eye exploded during the debate, and he was stumbling around raving about trunaliminaprazure. They knew what a disaster he'd be. They were going to run the same fraudulent playbook and hang the exact same agenda around Kamala's retarded neck, but she imploded like a carbon fiber pleasure boat, so Brandon it was.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice ======== Problem is that 2024 is not 2020. Trying the same schtick over and expecting the same results is usually a recipe for disaster in politics or in war. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (nWD6/) 335
I'm watching https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/national/ and not seeing anything unexpected. Trump ahead, RFK Jr steals about 8% from Biden, even with a poll over-represented with D's. Trump could easily win the popular vote, and the EC with as much as 400 plus. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (RKVpM) 336
I did not know this:
2 of the 5 NFL gams ending with a 2-0 score were split between the Packers and Da Bears. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (llON8) 337
Okay, it's the combo of
B u g g s and of B u n n y in a single comment that's banned. Huh. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:25 PM (ynpvh) No. It's because there was an *ggs Boots spammer. And Bugs Bunny has only one "g" in his name. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (tkR6S) 338
@289..."what is RFK's angle here?...he's gonna take more votes from Biden than Trump"
An essential aspect of political fortification is plausibility. Doesn't have to be particularly persuasive or able to withstand close scrutiny. Just has to be plausible enough to get repeated relentlessly through a news cycle or two and settle into conventional wisdom. Like "Supreme Court overturning Roe led to unprecedented turnout for Democrats." I wouldn't dismiss the idea that "RFK Jr got a decisive number of independent/center right votes, which led to a Biden victory" will settle into conventional wisdom by Thanksgiving. Posted by: occam's brassiere at April 19, 2024 01:06 PM (W9ZQN) 339
One word: Submission.
That is the only thing they will accept, total submission from the infidels. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM Don't forget death. Death works, too. Posted by: Abduly McAbdulface at April 19, 2024 01:06 PM (a3Q+t) 340
I think a lot of dissatisfied Dems are telling pollsters they support RFK. And they mean it. Today. As the election draws closer the vast majority of them will go back to Biden. Because even though Biden sucks he sucks less than Trunp, In their eyes.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:06 PM (Y6Wgg) 341
A well-medicated society is a well-placated society. No one will risk their meds or their pot no matter how things turn out. Or, I shouldn't say no one...but not enough...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 01:03 PM (exHjb) Not enough quickly becomes nobody. Everyone will sit on their porch and bark. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 01:06 PM (FCbAQ) 342
340 I think a lot of dissatisfied Dems are telling pollsters they support RFK. And they mean it. Today. As the election draws closer the vast majority of them will go back to Biden. Because even though Biden sucks he sucks less than Trunp, In their eyes.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:06 PM (Y6Wgg) ====== 3rd party presidential candidates have always underperformed their polls. Still, 2% is 2%. Also, the cheating. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:07 PM (GBKbO) 343
341 comments in the first 3 minutes -- no wonder I feel vertigo-ous!
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:07 PM (vtyCZ) 344
If cannibals ate Hunter Biden they'd overdose
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 01:07 PM (Wjvnb) 345
The left had foot soldiers in 2020 to carry out the cheat. It can;t be done without them. Those same foot soldiers have been shafted by this regime. Their hubris endorsing unlimited immigration, sending billions of dollars overseas, sending prices through the roof has hit home. There is no chance that lputting Biden back in office is going to put them in line in front of illegals and hate America Muslims.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:08 PM (t/2Uw) 346
Illegals are already getting ballots. They don't have to be citizens to vote. That's going to be the deal. And what the Democrats are interested in are those ballots. They don't give a shit about the people.
But those millions of ballots... Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 01:08 PM (Q4IgG) 347
The current Secretary of State for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Al Schmidt, Republican, who took office in 2023. That will make the cheat a bit harder, too.
lol omg my sides! no Al is totally corrupt and in no way a republican. he's beyond RINO Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 01:08 PM (AcWfM) 348
>>> 334 His eye exploded during the debate, and he was stumbling around raving about trunaliminaprazure. They knew what a disaster he'd be. They were going to run the same fraudulent playbook and hang the exact same agenda around Kamala's retarded neck, but she imploded like a carbon fiber pleasure boat, so Brandon it was.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice ======== Problem is that 2024 is not 2020. Trying the same schtick over and expecting the same results is usually a recipe for disaster in politics or in war. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (nWD6/) You're not wrong - but the SMAHHHHRT people think you are. They have a perfect plan!!! Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 19, 2024 01:08 PM (llON8) 349
Now the only question is if they are willing to cheat enough.
They certainly CAN cheat enough, but the question is can they get away with it when it becomes that obvious. Posted by: Formerly Virginian RFK makes their cheating more difficult. Posted by: Sock Monkey * waterwings fer sale at April 19, 2024 01:09 PM (yps4S) 350
In Pennsylvania, the PA Legislature and the Governorship are controlled by the Dems. The PA Senate is controlled by the GOP 28 to 26.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 01:09 PM (rj6Yv) 351
Trump could easily win the popular vote, and the EC with as much as 400 plus.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (RKVpM) ******* Not the popular vote with California Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 01:09 PM (raFOj) 352
I have some RINOish friends. They hate Trump, not fans of Biden. But they also want nothing to do with RFK Jr.
It’s a weird dynamic, Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:09 PM (Y6Wgg) 353
Vote to get the foreign aid bills going was 316-94 and Dems were the ones to vote with Uni Rs to get it out of the Rules Committee...
94 Nos - I don't think is even just Rs...so now you know how much work we have to do to take back the party... Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 01:10 PM (exHjb) 354
There have been 5 million illegals allowed in during Biden’s time. If only 2% vote that’s 100k Biden votes.
In 2020 his margin was less than 100k votes in 3 states. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM (Y6Wgg) 355
Trump could easily win the popular vote, and the EC with as much as 400 plus.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (RKVpM) Thank you(heart emoji) Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM (t/2Uw) 356
I posted it yesterday, but at this time in 2020, Biden was up 3.9 in MI.
There has been almost a 7 point swing in favor of Trump, if he's up 3 now. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM (yikga) 357
Problem is that 2024 is not 2020. Trying the same schtick over and expecting the same results is usually a recipe for disaster in politics or in war.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:05 PM (nWD6/) True... But these people have run roughshod over 350m people while laughing in their faces for decades. It's been an entirely consequence-free environment for every last man jack in the lot. They believe they can do whatever they want. So maybe they force Brandon over the finish line and rerun 20-24, or rerun 16-20 instead, but they're not worried about any disaster. It's just YOLO time for them. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM (0FoWg) 358
I did not know this:
2 of the 5 NFL gams ending with a 2-0 score were split between the Packers and Da Bears. ===== Real Football. Each yard fought hard. Usually in very cold weather, sometimes in snow. Inches matter. Throw a safety into the mix and the betting cartels go wild. Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM (MIKMs) 359
Palestinians killed his dad, and now they are going to vote for his son?
Posted by: MikeN at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (XygMV) 360
While I'm all for DJT becoming number 47 (which will be 24/7 365 drama, just like last time) I think if we have learned anything since 2015 is that a President is either all powerful or he controls nothing. The reality is that all modern presidents are being controlled, not the other way around.
yeah the deep state, military, and bureaucracy will just sit on its hands and slow walk or ignore Trumps directives while the GOPe will sell him out on the legislative side until he's out of office Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (AR07F) 361
Not the popular vote with California Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 01:09 PM Or New York State for that matter, but look at the 1980 election and replace Biden with Carter, RFK Jr with John Anderson, and Trump with Reagan. History may not repeat exactly but it sure looks like it's getting ready to rhyme. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (RKVpM) 362
Montec, if those illegals are in NY or Ca, not going to make a difference.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (t/2Uw) 363
Mail in ballots are where they do the mass level cheating now, and there's nothing stopping them from outright breaking the law, in the open, and getting restrained. The courts would have to turn against them for that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison TJM, I like you but I follow fraud and have actually done a bit of published research on it awhile back. Fraud requires two parts aside from simply ballot stuffing. The first part is fictitious registrants--dead, moved, floaters (aka homeless), and illegals (felons in some states, nursing home residents with dementia, and illegal immigrants). The second is the mail in ballot. But, in almost every state, parties can challenge the issuance of a mail ballot and stop it by demonstrating the non existence of the person or that particular voter is illegally registered (felon, dementia, etc.). In many states, that person is still eligible to vote in person but without voter id and the infrastructure needed, it is far harder and much less common for people to fraudulently vote in person. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (nWD6/) 364
Now I'm wondering if I should vote for RFK here in Cali. Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (ny95y) Posted by: banana Dream at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (Y6IkP) 366
no Al is totally corrupt and in no way a republican. he's beyond RINO
Posted by: BlackOrchid at April 19, 2024 01:08 PM (AcWfM) He can't be totally corrupt, otherwise he'd be a Democrat. 50% corrupt should be good enough. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 01:13 PM (rj6Yv) 367
The lockdowns also helped with the 2020 cheat because people couldn't discuss the BS at bars, restaurants, churches etc. when, what? even 20% of Dems at the time thought there had been a cheat
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (vtyCZ) 368
@349..."RFK makes their cheating more difficult"
Not sure. Stuffing ballot box for Biden will be a tough sell this year. But "RFK Jr protest vote unexpectedly took more out of Trump than Biden" is a lot easier. Confusing, first of all, which will help a lot in the few short weeks before election is certified. Plausibility is all that's required. Posted by: occam's brassiere at April 19, 2024 01:14 PM (W9ZQN) 369
Mike Johnson not "Big Mike" BTW.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (vtyCZ) 370
363 In many states, that person is still eligible to vote in person but without voter id and the infrastructure needed, it is far harder and much less common for people to fraudulently vote in person.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (nWD6/) ======== If they had to directly tie individual votes to registrations, then I'd consider this a serious hurdle. But they don't have to do that. They just have to keep it under the total voter threshold. And even then, Philly can get away with 105% turnout. Where's the voter roll maintenance matter in that scenario? And again, PA didn't "accidentally" send out 250,000 illegal mail in ballots in 2022 because they were worried about looks of impropriety or keeping with a good margin. They did it because the courts had decided that any cheating was fine as long as Democrats won. That's the incentive structure now: Democrats do anything and everything to win, courts sign off on it or, at worst, give them a slap on the wrist months later. Throw in the unalloyed fact that no state-level GOP structure in purple states will seriously fight, and you've got 2024 being a massive, in the open, cheat fest. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 01:16 PM (GBKbO) 371
yeah the deep state, military, and bureaucracy will just sit on its hands and slow walk or ignore Trumps directives while the GOPe will sell him out on the legislative side until he's out of office
Posted by: brak at April 19, 2024 01:12 PM (AR07F) Exactly like they did during Trump's first "term" (not Administration because the entire federal establishment blocked almost every initiative he attempted)! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (hOUT3) 372
Inches matter.
Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 01:11 PM I hear this, how you say, a multiplicity of times. Posted by: Paolo at April 19, 2024 01:17 PM (a3Q+t) 373
Did the Aztecs work bronze?
Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 12:34 PM (OguvZ) Yeah...but prolly more copper. Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 12:47 PM (AwYPR) Aztecs had no source of tin, unless they traded with Bolivia. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 01:22 PM (tkR6S) 374
The kids are alright.
Biden says little kids giving him the finger "happens all the time" as he's driving through rural towns Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 01:24 PM (FVME7) 375
258. Whatever her other faults (and they are many), I think I would definitely want Kamala latched onto my junk than a lamprey. Willie Brown (whatever his other faults) seems like he is a good judge of these sorts of things...
Posted by: SouthCentralPA at April 19, 2024 01:42 PM (6mBpS) 376
Maybe...Worst thing that can happen to Israel is Iran Hire Hunter as consultant?
Posted by: MR. KIM at April 19, 2024 01:57 PM (paWUw) 377
Last night was Act II of U.S. NSA Jake Sullivan’s theatrical production: Israelis hit nothing on the ground in Iran, and the only damage all night was to a radar site in Syria’s southern province of Daraa.
From ZeroHedge: “Market reaction: initial panic selling, but gradually as it becomes clear that this is just a token “scripted” response to the token “scripted” initial attack by Iran – which achieved absolutely nothing – markets are rebounding.” Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, used one word on ‘X’ to describe their strike: !דרדל׳ה the Hebrew word for ‘scarecrow!’, in his statement of disgust about Israel’s fake attack on Iran. Posted by: 10x25mm at April 19, 2024 02:13 PM (DzVWe) 378
Everything seems to be going like planned.
Posted by: Plainoldtoast at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (ytSiK) 379
It doesn’t matter anymore. All that’s is left is the historic ending and it’s not gonna be pretty
Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at April 19, 2024 02:50 PM (WZAHA) 380
Biden and the Democrats will not need Michigan after they flip Texas with illegal alien votes. I fully expect Texas to be stolen by Deep State in November. They have shrunk a 1.7mil vote (23%) difference in 2004 down to 631k (6%) in 2020. Well within reach of stealing, especially considering how many millions of illegal aliens have been invading Texas over the past 4 years.
2000: R+1.365 mil (+22%) 2004: R+1.704mil (+23%) 2008: R+950k (+12%) 2012: R+1.261mil (+16%) 2016: R+807k (+9%) 2020: R+631k (+6%) Posted by: Clyde Shelton at April 19, 2024 04:31 PM (P5BPp) 381
6% is less than what Trump needed to flip Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania in 2016.
Wisconsin: 2012: D+213k (+6.9%) 2016: R+22.7k (+0.7%) Michigan: 2012: D+449k (+9.5%) 2016: R+10.7k (+0.2%) Pennsylvania: 2012: D+309k (+5.4%) 2016: R+44.2k (+0.7%) Democrats do not need to worry about losing Michigan's 16 electoral votes when they know they have Texas' 40 electoral votes in the bag. Posted by: Clyde Shelton at April 19, 2024 04:38 PM (P5BPp) THE MORNING RANT: Another Prominent Atheist Discovers the Civilizational Importance of ChristianityA famous atheist and evolutionary biologist, Richard Dawkins, explained he identifies as a "cultural Christian" in an interview after learning Ramadan lights were hung on a street in the UK as opposed to hanging lights to celebrate Easter. "I must say I'm slightly horrified to hear that Ramadan is being promoted instead," Dawkins said in an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC Sunday. "I feel that we are a Christian country." "It's true that statistically, the number of people who actually believe in Christianity is going down and I'm happy with that, but I would not be happy if, for example, we lost all our cathedrals and our beautiful parish churches. So, I count myself a cultural Christian.”Being happy about the collapse in the number of practicing Christians while simultaneously despairing the loss of what practicing Christians bring to the culture is quite the “Chesterton’s Fence” moment. Dawkins clearly did not understand the importance of the protective fence provided by Christian culture before seeking to clear it out. Dawkins said that if he had to choose between Christianity and Islam, he would choose Christianity "every single time." "I'm not talking about individual Muslims, who, of course, are all quite different, but the doctrines of Islam, the Hadith and the Quran, it's fundamentally hostile to women, hostile to gays and, I find that I like to live in a culturally Christian country, although I do not believe a single word of the Christian faith."Welcome back to the radiant glow of the chapel, Richard! I hope you will ultimately repent of the damage you have done, seek the forgiveness of those you once mocked, and perhaps one day even walk through those chapel doors and join the body of believers who are the foundation of the civilization that you see slipping away. It was just a few months ago that another prominent atheist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, announced that she had decided to become a practicing Christian. I wrote about it at the time, noting that, “As Ms. Ali makes clear, she is making a calculated decision – a decision that is somewhat political - to become a practicing Christian.” Ms. Ali received some criticism for her politically-motivated decision regarding her religious affiliation, to which I wrote, ”I pray that the rational decision process that has led Ms. Ali through the chapel doors will blossom into genuine faith with all of its rewards.” But even if as a practicing Christian Ms. Ali has doubts about the faith, she and society will be better off for her living a Christian life, promoting the Christian faith, and perpetuating Christian culture. I pray that Mr. Dawkins’ awakening regarding the importance of Christian culture will allow him to follow the path of Ms. Ali. Yet I also understand the frustration of so many Christians toward Mr. Dawkins for the damage he has done, and for not fully understanding the dissonance of desiring a “cultural Christianity” that lacks actual practicing Christians. “Richard Dawkins’ ‘Cultural Christianity’ Is Thin Gruel: There is no such thing as Christianity without Christians” [The American Conservative – 4/05/2024]Having actively persecuted the church, Dawkins finds he is sad to see it go. We cannot pretend this is anyone’s fault but his own, and that of his compatriots who have crusaded against religion as the root of all social ills. Nevertheless, some of the church’s greatest apologists have come from its worst former persecutors. May the same be true of Dawkins.Mr. Dawkins might be shocked to learn that in communities where Christianity remains strong and the pews remain full, there are an abundant number of parishioners whose “faith” would fall somewhere between agnostic and atheist if they were forced to be honest. Although these doubt-filled church-goers may not be published philosophers, they have long understood the magnificent importance of maintaining Christian culture and living a Christian life – for their families, for their communities, and for civilization as a whole. They also understand that being a practicing Christian helps inoculate against bad religions. If I may quote myself again from that Ayaan Hirsi Ali piece: People are inherently religious. It was almost certainly a factor in our evolution and survival as a species, helping to create family units, parenting structures, agricultural practices, forbidden destructive behaviors, etc. which allowed humans to flourish. But being inherently religious, we’ll rapidly adopt evil religious practices where there is a void from good religions. Anti-humanity death cults (the Church of Climate, radical Islam) have filled the void where Judeo-Christianity has retreated.These agnostic-yet-practicing Christians have understood for generations what Mr. Dawkins is just figuring out. Nick the church usher – with his wife in the choir and with his children active in church youth programs - may have some doubts about the tenets of the faith, but he also gives generously, prays with his family, volunteers for mission work, reads Bible stories to his children, serves on committees, and actively promotes Christian culture. Christianity and the community benefit from his family’s active commitment to the church and to the faith, despite Nick’s doubts. Finally, and this may be linguistic semantics, but it seems to me that agnostics are more likely to truly be non-believers than those who call themselves atheist, but the word “atheist” is so toxic that they don’t use it. In fact, the word “atheist” has pretty much become a synonym for “anti-Christian.” I know of plenty of people who identify as atheist who are venomously anti-Christian, yet they are not hostile to other religions, and they are especially sympathetic to Islam. Further, they are hyper-religious about climate and the environment, embracing the most primitive religious belief of all…that human misbehavior is the cause of bad weather. I also chuckle when “atheists” speculate if we are living in a simulation. Not unlike their forebears gathered around a communal fire many millennia ago, these “non-believers” are sitting around a digital campfire with others in their online tribe, pondering their creator, and trying to formulate a creation story based on the earthly realm they know. In other words, they are trying to write their own Book of Genesis. [buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com] Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
Morning.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (4mCEx) 2
Bridesmaid
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (V1/1/) 3
1st?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg) 4
Not 1st.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (9yWhg) 5
Was that picture at top dive by some kinda crazed Thomas Kinkade AI?
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (4mCEx) 6
Too little, too late there Mr. Dawkins.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 11:02 AM (Q4IgG) 7
Was that picture at top dive by some kinda crazed Thomas Kinkade AI?
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM Pretty sure the Nuclear reactor powering the Church has gone critical. Or God is sending a message for that guy to come in. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 11:02 AM (QNSds) Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 11:02 AM (AwYPR) 9
Having seen the collapse of Christianity in western Europe, and the rise of Islam as its replacement, he is now starting to miss what he helped destroy, with his recent pronouncement that he is a “Cultural Christian.”
“Famous atheist says he identifies as a 'cultural Christian' and is 'horrified' by promotion of Islamic holiday; Richard Dawkins says he would choose Christianity over Islam 'every single time'“ [Fox News - 4/02/2024] Fuck you. No take backs. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 11:03 AM (sHgnb) 10
I saw Culture Christian open for Fine Young Cannibals at the Manhole Club back in 2002.
Posted by: Pawl at April 19, 2024 11:03 AM (vFG9F) 11
From Dumbass to Damascus
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:04 AM (GkFGh) Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 11:04 AM (RKVpM) 13
"I'm not talking about individual Muslims, who, of course, are all quite different, but the doctrines of Islam, the Hadith and the Quran, it's fundamentally hostile to women, hostile to gays and, I find that I like to live in a culturally Christian country, although I do not believe a single word of the Christian faith."
Douche. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (Zz0t1) 14
The atheists posit something much easier to believe in and more easily proved than God: infinite parallel universes.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (CsUN+) 15
He's "slightly horrified"?
I'm offended and mortified. I like civilization, and against the promotion of dark ages militaristic anti-religions, like Islam. Posted by: The Retarded Reflexive Contrarians at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (aMY2p) 16
They will all repent for their anti-Christianity when Islam starts to put them to the sword.
Posted by: ruralcounsel at April 19, 2024 11:06 AM (diMhW) 17
So, I count myself a cultural Christian.
Welcome! -- Christmas and Easter Christians Posted by: Divide by Zero Yeah, we refer to the like as CEO Catholics - Christmas and Easter Only. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:06 AM (WXNFJ) 18
Now if we could just get a couple Anglicans to start talking this way, too.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:07 AM (GkFGh) 19
Christ / Anti-Christ = Christianity / islham
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:07 AM (Zz0t1) 20
The more I study Christianity, the deeper my own faith grows. It's simply *impossible* for it to be any other way.
I sometimes watch atheists attempt to debate Christians during presentations by Christians and it's almost laughable to watch the atheists flail around when the Christian presenter asks very simple questions. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:07 AM (7fElN) 21
"I find that I like to live in a culturally Christian country, although I do not believe a single word of the Christian faith."
I believe that's called a free rider problem. Posted by: ruralcounsel at April 19, 2024 11:07 AM (diMhW) 22
Richard Dawkins is the perfect example of someone who is brilliant in one limited field of study -- in his case, evolutionary biology -- who then thinks he's an expert in everything and ends up making a fool of himself. The Selfish Gene was brilliant. The God Delusion was idiotic prattle that could have been written by a stoner commie at Berkeley.
Dawkins catastrophic mistake (that he now seems willing to admit) was thinking that just because he personally doesn't believe in God or Judeo-Christian religion/ethics that they have no benefit to the larger society. I'm agnostic myself. But I recognize the obvious benefits that Judeo-Christian religion/ethics has brought to Western society, and especially compared to the savage barbarism of the Muslim world. Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (iFTx/) 23
No one is really an atheist when the house is empty and it's just them and their thoughts.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (3CVIc) 24
Without religion, people become nihilistic, hedonistic narcissists. That alternative is preached unceasingly in the media.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (FVME7) 25
When people "warn" me that the Midwest Is "heavily Christian," I say, "I'd rather live around them than around Moslems, cartels, and gang-bangers."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (J2vNu) 26
I heard a long time ago that all societies/cultures are theocracies. You just have to figure out who Theo is.
If the apostle Paul can be used to further the Gospel, I'm sure God can use someone like Dawkins as well. I would love to see the fallen return to Christ, but that is an individual choice. Maybe Dawkins will have a "road to Damascus" moment as well. Who knows? God does. Posted by: AnchorPoint at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (qgPFD) 27
It's okay. We need all the allies we can get and if he can change once, he can change again.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (yeEu9) 28
People are inherently religious. It was almost certainly a factor in our evolution and survival as a species, helping to create family units, parenting structures, agricultural practices, forbidden destructive behaviors, etc. which allowed humans to flourish. But being inherently religious, we’ll rapidly adopt evil religious practices where there is a void from good religions. Anti-humanity death cults (the Church of Climate, radical Islam) have filled the void where Judeo-Christianity has retreated.
I agree with this. People, unlike animals, can foresee the consequences of random bad things happening, so the loss of control over their lives leaves them with dread. Religion allows us to maintain our sanity. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (CsUN+) 29
I would not be happy if, for example, we lost all our cathedrals and our beautiful parish churches. They won't be lost, they'll just be converted into mosques with a back door for women to enter. Minor structural modification m-fer. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (RKVpM) 30
The atheists posit something much easier to believe in and more easily proved than God: infinite parallel universes.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (CsUN+) --- Except that there is ZERO experimental proof that infinite parallel universes exist. And even if they do, that still means we live a bleak, meaningless existence (our alternate selves are rich, powerful, and banging an endless supply of hotties while we are stuck HERE). Where's the spiritual fulfillment in that? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (7fElN) 31
I believe that's called a free rider problem.
Posted by: ruralcounsel at April 19, 2024 11:07 AM (diMhW) Not exactly.... Believe or don't, as the Spirit prompts you, but at least don't shit on the institution that tolerates your unbelief, and do what you can to defend it as an ally of sorts, if not a member. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (GkFGh) 32
The painting makes me think of the night I attended my first AA meeting, in a well-lit church. Not in cold weather and not out in the country, but otherwise quite a bit like this.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (J2vNu) 33
17 So, I count myself a cultural Christian.
Welcome! -- Christmas and Easter Christians Posted by: Divide by Zero Yeah, we refer to the like as CEO Catholics - Christmas and Easter Only. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:06 AM (WXNFJ) _____ Three Day Jews Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 11:10 AM (iFTx/) 34
Without religion, people become nihilistic, hedonistic narcissists. That alternative is preached unceasingly in the media.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM Even with religion that still happens. We just have to look around us on a daily basis. I call those people plastic Christians. They claim they are good Christians but act the exact opposite of what Christ taught. Take joe biden, nancy pelosi and most democrats for example. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 11:10 AM (QNSds) 35
Militant atheists aren't treated well by militant Muslims.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:10 AM (rj6Yv) 36
Dawkins clearly did not understand the importance of the protective fence provided by Christian culture before seeking to clear it out.
++++ Atheism is as often practiced, and as you point out, is its own religion. It isn't a disbelief in G-d, it's a hatred of faith. But that comes with problems, because faith structures are a human imperative. Some are better than others, but everyone - and every civilization - has one. Atheism is anathema, and it depends on the faithful to provide buttresses. Atheism can only survive when supported by the presence of the faithful, because the deference - sincere or merely for show (e.g, real or the "Pascal's Wager" variety) - of the faithful to G-d and the resulting moderation of their behavior provides a rubric for their own behavior. Atheism can only survive as a going concern when it is areligious rather than antireligious. Pure atheistic morality has no anchor and therefore imposes no limits. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (HnUIn) 37
I'm glad they are waking up to the destruction their are and have caused to our society, but my earnest prayer is that they would start to question their initial stance.
IF Christianity is clearly a superior "civilizational" good, since it reflects God's ordering of his creation, MAYBE you should also reflect on the central truth of Christ. That would be far more important than simply trying to continue a "cultural" Christianity. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (JMAcK) 38
"I would not be happy if, for example, we lost all our cathedrals and our beautiful parish churches."
We got that covered. Posted by: Canada at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (mt9oT) 39
Where's the spiritual fulfillment in that?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:09 AM (7fElN) There is none. And I've seen where this is becoming a false doctrine for some Christians. Right up there with reincarnation to 'learn more things' like this life is just kindergarten. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (3CVIc) 40
What does that even mean-"I don't believe a word of the Christian faith?" meaning he doesn't believe that Jesus was the son of God, or that he died and was resurrected or that he doesn't believe in Apostle's Creed, or that doesn't believe in of the words about how we should behave found throughout the New Testament, because for a scientist, Dawkins use very imprecise language.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (XkYcA) 41
Pretty sure the Nuclear reactor powering the Church has gone critical...
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 11:02 AM (QNSds) Can't quite decipher what you're saying here so I'll just throw out that, in the case of nuclear reactors, the term "critical" means "has achieved a stable chain reaction". It is not, inherently, a bad thing. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (nR2nR) 42
I keep picturing this Richard Dawkins guy, whenever I read his name, as being actor/game show host Richard Dawson.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (J2vNu) 43
Maybe it's a Cyrus moment, if not a Paul moment....
Hey, I may not be Jewish, but these Jews are pretty great to have around, aren't they? That sort of thing. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (GkFGh) Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (q8LR6) 45
The atheists posit something much easier to believe in and more easily proved than God: infinite parallel universes.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (CsUN+) --- Except that there is ZERO experimental proof that infinite parallel universes exist. Yeah, that was my point. They can't explain the universe any other way, but to me, IPUs are just handwaving, with no more foundation than any other religion. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (CsUN+) 46
42 I keep picturing this Richard Dawkins guy, whenever I read his name, as being actor/game show host Richard Dawson.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (J2vNu) So I'm not the only one. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (GkFGh) 47
They will all repent for their anti-Christianity when Islam starts to put them to the sword.
Posted by: ruralcounsel Most of them will die bleating "But-but-but-I was on your side!" Posted by: Brother Tim sez Nick Saban for President! at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (OUMaO) 48
First Jordan Peterson, now this.
God is subtle and powerful. Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Anti-Marxist, buy ammo at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (xcxpd) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (FVME7) 50
I think it is probably very hard for people who have attained a certain level of celebrity and are used to fawning attention from people eagerly wanting to hear their next brilliant brain fart to actually take the first step towards being a Christian, which is say, "I am flawed. I am a sinner."
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (991eG) Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Anti-Marxist, buy ammo at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (xcxpd) 52
Dawkins isn't a scientist. He's barely even a philosopher.
He's nuts-to-butts with being a stand up comedian. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (GkFGh) 53
The atheists posit something much easier to believe in and more easily proved than God: infinite parallel universes.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (CsUN+) 1. Absolutely everything is the result of a chain of random chances. 2. There is not such thing as free will, We are slaves to the chemical processes in our brain. 3. The "man" is keeping me down. Fundamentally unserious thinking. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (nR2nR) 54
So is Dawkins taking the CS Lewis path?
Wasn't Lewis an atheist before making a public conversion to Catholicism? How long before Dawkins does something similar? Can we expect him to write the next Lion, Witch and Wardrobe? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (Xn6DF) 55
Thank you, Buck.
For those of us who do not have the 'gift of faith' (whichever philosopher coined that phrase), I do not want to deny anyone that true gift. Old agnostic that I am, I raised my kids as Roman Catholics and hope that my grandchildren will be raised in faith as well. Beautiful essay. Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (MIKMs) 56
Isn't this the story of John Cleese?
Posted by: Darth Randall at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (f1kZG) 57
I watched the film "Freuds Last Session" about a supposed meeting between C.K. Lewis and Freud weeks before his death. I thought it was a beautifully written movie. Both had doubts about their belief in God but neither was afraid to discuss those doubts. Neither preached to each , just discussed their reasons for believing. There were so many layers to the movie I'll have to watch it again.
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (BolxK) 58
I keep picturing this Richard Dawkins guy, whenever I read his name, as being actor/game show host Richard Dawson.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 * So I'm not the only one. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 *** I want to stroll up to Dawkins and ask, "So, Richard, what was Bob Crane really like?" Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (J2vNu) 59
At first I thought those trees were columns of billowing black smoke from a church on fire.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (991eG) 60
If there are infinite parallel universes, how did we wind up with this one?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (FVME7) 61
The more I study Christianity, the deeper my own faith grows. It's simply *impossible* for it to be any other way.
I sometimes watch atheists attempt to debate Christians during presentations by Christians and it's almost laughable to watch the atheists flail around when the Christian presenter asks very simple questions. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel There's a very good website that I follow called "History for Atheists." It's done by a guy named Tim O'Neill, who is himself an atheist. But he is also a historian, and believes that, if atheists are going to claim that they follow facts and logic, that they need to get those facts straight. So his site is all about taking various claims that atheists make about Christian history (the burning of the library at Alexandria, the Chruch's attempt to suppress science by persecuting Galileo, etc.) and showing how these claims are just wrong, or at any rate grossly exaggerated to further the atheist cause. I highly recommend it. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:15 AM (9yWhg) 62
What does John Cleese count himself as?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 11:15 AM (63Dwl) 63
Wasn't Lewis an atheist before making a public conversion to Catholicism?
How long before Dawkins does something similar? Can we expect him to write the next Lion, Witch and Wardrobe? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM (Xn6DF) Lewis converted to the CoE, much to the consternation of his Catholic friend JRR Tolkien. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:15 AM (rj6Yv) 64
The atheists posit something much easier to believe in and more easily proved than God: infinite parallel universes.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (CsUN+) --- Except that there is ZERO experimental proof that infinite parallel universes exist. Yeah, that was my point. They can't explain the universe any other way, but to me, IPUs are just handwaving, with no more foundation than any other religion. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:12 AM (CsUN+) --- My pastor talked about the difference between "evidence" and "proof" recently. There is a mountain of evidence that God exists, should anyone choose to look for it, even if there is no proof. There is some interesting evidence that IPUs *could* exist, but again, there's no proof. And they are far more unreachable than God at this point. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (7fElN) 65
If the are infinite parallel universes, who cares?
If they're accessible, they're not parallel. If they're not accessible, they're trivial. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (GkFGh) 66
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Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 * Where? Is she cute? Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Anti-Marxist, buy ammo at April 19, 2024 *** "Hey! Lookit all these good-lookin' bridesmaids runnin' around here! Hel-lo, bay-bee!" (-- "The Big Bopper's Wedding") Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (J2vNu) 67
Lewis converted to the CoE, much to the consternation of his Catholic friend JRR Tolkien.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:15 AM (rj6Yv) Oh, right, Church of Engerlond. Well, close enough. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (Xn6DF) 68
"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. "
Matthew 12:30 Posted by: Marcus T at April 19, 2024 11:17 AM (/PTz1) 69
Also noteworthy: Naomi Wolfe, interviewed by Tucker, confesses that she has gone to serious prayer and Scripture-reading recently after observing the thoroughly anti-religious (secularized?) ambience surrounding the Covid event.
Posted by: dad29 at April 19, 2024 11:17 AM (i4oeh) 70
Atheists can never go back farther than the 'big bang'.
Can't answer why it banged. Can't answer what was before it banged. All their shit falls apart Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (3CVIc) 71
Special Advisor to SBA: Obama and Hillary Clinton Are Running Biden Admin
- Ahh, a brain trust Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks No wonder so much shit is fucked up. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (sHgnb) 72
If there are infinite parallel universes, how did we wind up with this one? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:14 AM This is the one where you are tested daily and have to pick a side in the battle against evil. If given the choice would you really wanna spend infinity strumming a harp? I think after a while you'd say, 'Put me back in coach. I'm ready." Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (RKVpM) 73
I don't recall ever seeing an AOSHQ post on religion that stayed on the rails. Let's see where this one goes.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (991eG) 74
Just want to toss this out there:
The eclipse last week is evidence that God exists and that he loves us. If our moon were a little bigger or a little smaller, if it were a little further away or a little closer, if it were moving in a different orbital direction- if it were not perfectly where it is now, we would never know what an eclipse is. We have 200ish moons in our solar system. "Somehow" we ended up with one that PERFECTLY covers the sun. If it were bigger, the sun would just disappear. If it were the slightest bit smaller, the sun would still shine. (Think about the difference between 99% coverage and 100%. It was a massive difference in experience.) It is a wonder. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (JMAcK) 75
1. Absolutely everything is the result of a chain of random chances.
2. There is not such thing as free will, We are slaves to the chemical processes in our brain. 3. The "man" is keeping me down. Fundamentally unserious thinking. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 11:13 AM (nR2nR) --- When you start crunching numbers for postulate 1 above, you'll find that the probability of random chance creating everything is such a ludicrously ridiculous number that an intelligent Creator makes more sense. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:19 AM (7fElN) 76
I don't recall ever seeing an AOSHQ post on religion that stayed on the rails. Let's see where this one goes.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 11:18 AM (991eG) Christ is King. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:19 AM (Zz0t1) 77
Where to begin...
"It's true that statistically, the number of people who actually believe in Christianity is going down and I'm happy with that, but I would not be happy if, for example, we lost all our cathedrals and our beautiful parish churches. So, I count myself a cultural Christian.” This isn't even being a cultural Christian. Pretty buildings filled with crosses do not a religion make. You want to admire fine architecture? Great. There's a reason these churches are beautiful and feel beautiful. And the fact that he can't properly reason why he would rather live in a culturally Christian country undermines everything. Something, something higher power... Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:20 AM (KbCG3) 78
Legal Expert Warns “Rust” Armourer’s Sentence Is “Bad News” for Alec Baldwin
- And you can believe him. He's an expert. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:20 AM (FVME7) 79
And the fact that he can't properly reason why he would rather live in a culturally Christian country undermines everything. Something, something higher power...
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:20 AM (KbCG3) "Well, i don't believe in loving my neighbor, but I'm glad my neighbor does. " Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (GkFGh) 80
I'm agnostic myself. But I recognize the obvious benefits that Judeo-Christian religion/ethics has brought to Western society, and especially compared to the savage barbarism of the Muslim world.
Posted by: Elric Blade at April 19, 2024 11:08 AM (iFTx/) Most people don't grasp the savage barbarism of the pre-Christian world, either. Rome would have been incomprehensible to people today, and it was one of the better societies. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (JMAcK) 81
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And you can believe him. He's an expert. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:20 AM (FVME7) "Word." - - - Al Gore - Climatologist Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (Zz0t1) 82
My pastor talked about the difference between "evidence" and "proof" recently. There is a mountain of evidence that God exists, should anyone choose to look for it, even if there is no proof. There is some interesting evidence that IPUs *could* exist, but again, there's no proof. And they are far more unreachable than God at this point.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (7fElN) Or the difference between "discovery" and "creation". When I get into those kinds of discussions, I simply state that my belief in a Creator is based on the evidence that there is just too much order in the Universe to allow rational argument for an alternative. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (rj6Yv) 83
It's quite entertaining to watch some of these allegedly smart people finally grasp the unfolding horrors of a collapsing Western civilization.
Unfortunately it's too late and speaking or writing words about it is futile. The Black Shirts are in control and destruction is on the menu. Remember who enabled them. From Dawkins to Tapper, senior Gope Leadership and the corrupt grifters on the right. Posted by: Not voting our way out at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (tN3kf) 84
I keep picturing this Richard Dawkins guy, whenever I read his name, as being actor/game show host Richard Dawson.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:11 AM (J2vNu) -------------- Will never forget the hilarious episode (as related to me by a friend) of "Family Feud" where the question was "Name a famous Rudolf" and after guessing well-known ones like "The Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Valentino" ... went with "Rudolph Hilter." Richard Dawson apparently kept a non-believing straight face, looked at the laughing crowd, turned to the board, gave a big sweep of his arm, and said: "SHOW ME THE INFAMOUS "RUDOLPH HILTER!" Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (q8LR6) 85
Nothing makes Christianity shine so brightly as to compare it to Islam.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:22 AM (jbnUc) 86
Rome would have been incomprehensible to people today, and it was one of the better societies. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (JMAcK) History didn't exist until Owebama was elected. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:22 AM (Zz0t1) 87
The cult of Science really let their mask slip, which I think hurts their position re: theism vs atheism.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:22 AM (3CVIc) 88
85 Nothing makes Christianity shine so brightly as to compare it to Islam. Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:22 AM (jbnUc) True but you could say the same with any other religion compared to Islam. Scientology looks great next to Islam. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (3CVIc) 89
The traditional soaring music from the pipe organ, the concert grand piano and, occasionally the choir, reflects our longing for our true home.
Then the sermon brings it all crashing back to earth. If the church service was primarily the musical program and Christian rituals, e.g., recital of the creed, holy communion, with the sermon replaced by private study and reflection with an Ace of Spades HQ thread for discussion, that would be a very fine thing. Posted by: Oglebay at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (ogTiX) 90
The eclipse last week is evidence that God exists and that he loves us.
If our moon were a little bigger or a little smaller, if it were a little further away or a little closer, if it were moving in a different orbital direction- if it were not perfectly where it is now, we would never know what an eclipse is. We have 200ish moons in our solar system. "Somehow" we ended up with one that PERFECTLY covers the sun. If it were bigger, the sun would just disappear. If it were the slightest bit smaller, the sun would still shine. (Think about the difference between 99% coverage and 100%. It was a massive difference in experience.) It is a wonder. Posted by: Formerly Virginian at April 19, 2024 *** And if Luna were much closer and still had its current mass and density, the Earth would be afflicted by tremendous tides, and possibly more and stronger earthquakes. Our species would have had a hard time surviving. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (J2vNu) 91
If our moon were a little bigger or a little smaller, if it were a little further away or a little closer, if it were moving in a different orbital direction- if it were not perfectly where it is now, we would never know what an eclipse is.
Ask the flat earfers, if the earth were flat, why doesn't EVERYONE on earth have night and day at the same time? Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (sHgnb) 92
Scientology looks great next to Islam. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (3CVIc) RAPE! Posted by: Danny Masterson at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (Zz0t1) 93
When you start crunching numbers for postulate 1 above, you'll find that the probability of random chance creating everything is such a ludicrously ridiculous number that an intelligent Creator makes more sense.
It's easy to be led astray by this approach, though. Stephen Meyer has made a career out of it, and is very persuasive, but there is a counter. He'll say "what are the odds that x happens in this exact way without intelligent design?" (actually paraphrasing) However, I could say the same thing about my morning bagel. What are the odds that that exact bagel would exist on my plate? I'd have to calculate things like the positions of the various atoms in the bagel, which would generate an astronomical number of zeros. Therefore, my bagel could not exist. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+) 94
I keep picturing this Richard Dawkins guy, whenever I read his name, as being actor/game show host Richard Dawson.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius I've read that he was a real prick when he was in Hogan's Heroes. He thought the show should revolve around his character. On the other hand, he was married to Diana Dorrs, so there's that. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (9yWhg) 95
"Surprised by Joy" is the book by C.S. Lewis about being confirmed in the church as a kid, his rejection of Christianity and his coming back to religious faith. It's subtitle is called "The Shape of MY Early Life"and it contains a lot about his school days, his reading and his coming to Oxford. It was made into a film called "The Most Reluctant Convert"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (XkYcA) 96
Scientology looks great next to Islam.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (3CVIc) Jim Jones would get at least a sidelong glance... Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (GkFGh) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (FVME7) 98
The cult of Science really let their mask slip, which I think hurts their position re: theism vs atheism.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:22 AM (3CVIc) --- What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (7fElN) 99
FenSpoke should be on this thread.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:25 AM (9yWhg) 100
Same reason why people who believed in Santa are nevertheless better people even if they're wrong.
Posted by: cpurick at April 19, 2024 11:25 AM (lNjg1) 101
Screw this cultural Christian crap. Atheists think there is no greater power than themselves, and that the universe revolves around themselves, their beautiful self-ish (to quote the always astute Johnny Rotten).
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 19, 2024 11:25 AM (wBaIH) 102
I would certainly rather live under a regime ordered by the Ten Commandments than any other quasi-ethical system.
Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 11:25 AM (MIKMs) 103
So Dawkins is exactly like the clergy in the Anglican Church. Atheists that promote Christianity.
Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (MNhXM) 104
I believe that's called a free rider problem.
Posted by: ruralcounsel I don't think that really is a problem at the end of all things. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (IG4Id) 105
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I've read that he was a real prick when he was in Hogan's Heroes. He thought the show should revolve around his character. On the other hand, he was married to Diana Dorrs, so there's that. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (9yWhg) He was the go to guy on The Match Game. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (Zz0t1) 106
What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (7fElN) That's what I always said. If you're a real scientist or a mathematician, you should be convinced of God. One study of fractals should do it. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (3CVIc) 107
And if Luna were much closer and still had its current mass and density, the Earth would be afflicted by tremendous tides, and possibly more and stronger earthquakes. Our species would have had a hard time surviving.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (J2vNu) Talking with my four-year-old son the other day and he started talking about where we get oxygen. And it just got me thinking how perfectly our world was brought together. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (KbCG3) 108
I have always said that some of the most religious people I know are "atheists".
Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I AM The Science at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (lg881) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (Zz0t1) 110
Isn't this the story of John Cleese?
Posted by: Darth Randall He's done some back-flips into leftism again. So, no. Weak sister syndrome. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:26 AM (IG4Id) 111
And if Luna were much closer and still had its current mass and density, the Earth would be afflicted by tremendous tides, and possibly more and stronger earthquakes. Our species would have had a hard time surviving.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:23 AM (J2vNu) Shake, rattle, roll. Shine on harvest moon. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:27 AM (rj6Yv) 112
"I don't recall ever seeing an AOSHQ post on religion that stayed on the rails."
I'll stay on the rails. I worship trains. Posted by: Slow Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:27 AM (v3XCI) 113
I've read that he was a real prick when he was in Hogan's Heroes. He thought the show should revolve around his character.
- They could've renamed it Newkirk's Knickerbockers. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:27 AM (FVME7) 114
"I'm not talking about individual Muslims, who, of course, are all quite different"
Nonsense. Practicing muslims are pretty much a known quantity. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (JuA5P) 115
I would certainly rather live under a regime ordered by the Ten Commandments than any other quasi-ethical system.
Posted by: mustbequantum Amen. Otherwise, I could be a real prick. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (sHgnb) 116
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‘ Where's the spiritual fulfillment in that?’ Where’s Mrs. Squirrel’s reaction to your wanting to spend your time banging hotties? Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (jbnUc) 117
Atheist don't even believe they are right.
Or they would be the most furiously productive people, to at least leave a legacy, as this is it. Or absolute hedonists, as this is it. Instead, they carry on like everyone Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (yikga) 118
What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
My daughter once asked me how I, a scientist, could believe in God. I replied that it took me months to set up simple experiments that more often than not went wrong, and I'm supposed to believe that the order in the universe just...happens? And yes, I have a reasonable understanding of entropy and statistical mechanics. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (CsUN+) 119
Screw this cultural Christian crap. Atheists think there is no greater power than themselves, and that the universe revolves around themselves, their beautiful self-ish (to quote the always astute Johnny Rotten).
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov Pick one: cultural 'Christian' or programmed marxist. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:29 AM (IG4Id) 120
I saw Culture Christian open for Fine Young Cannibals at the Manhole Club back in 2002.
Posted by: Pawl at April 19, 2024 11:03 AM (vFG9F) was that the one with Culture Club as a special guest? Posted by: SturmToddler at April 19, 2024 11:29 AM (bving) 121
We have 200ish moons in our solar system. "Somehow" we ended up with one that PERFECTLY covers the sun. If it were bigger, the sun would just disappear. If it were the slightest bit smaller, the sun would still shine. (Think about the difference between 99% coverage and 100%. It was a massive difference in experience.)
-- Shut up because lightning struck a mud puddle and chaos arranged itself into beautiful order like what you noticed with the eclipse. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 11:29 AM (JuA5P) 122
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‘ Where's the spiritual fulfillment in that?’ Where’s Mrs. Squirrel’s reaction to your wanting to spend your time banging hotties? Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (jbnUc) --- There is no Mrs. Squirrel in this universe... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:29 AM (7fElN) 123
Dawkins has come around to the same conclusions as Douglas Murray.
Posted by: MichiCanuck at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (sH3/P) 124
Screw this cultural Christian crap. Atheists think there is no greater power than themselves, and that the universe revolves around themselves, their beautiful self-ish (to quote the always astute Johnny Rotten).
I'll take it. If they start behaving according to Christian principles, that's an unalloyed good. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (CsUN+) 125
Just the structure and design of nothing is amazing beyond comprehension, before you even start putting stuff into it.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (GkFGh) 126
Per Dennis Prager and the following PragerU video by Peter Kreeft (atheism requires a greater leap of faith than belief in God):
http://tiny.cc/2w3txz Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (q8LR6) 127
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:24 AM (CsUN+)
As usual with Leftists they aren’t capable of making logical comparisons. The argument is not the odds to create an exact replica but to creat any bagel. And the bagel he refers to was created by a intelligent being. Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (MNhXM) 128
118 What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
My daughter once asked me how I, a scientist, could believe in God. I replied that it took me months to set up simple experiments that more often than not went wrong, and I'm supposed to believe that the order in the universe just...happens? And yes, I have a reasonable understanding of entropy and statistical mechanics. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:28 AM (CsUN+) Isn't it as simple as, science explains things. What explains science? (Probably a better comment if read stoned) Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (KbCG3) 129
What does John Cleese count himself as?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 11:15 AM (63Dwl) --- John Cleese is very much a "progressive" and pushed for many of the changes that have occurred in England. Then one day he woke up as an old white man and realized that the England he grew up in was gone. That the following generations of people didn't look like him and didn't hold his same values. That as an Old White Man he was now the devil. Posted by: Darth Randall at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (f1kZG) 130
What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
-- (lightning bugs have entered the chat) Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 11:31 AM (JuA5P) 131
It can be lunch time
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 11:31 AM (V1/1/) 132
So, are these people who've had some sort of revelation about their notions of religion, ideology, sexual orientation or whatever being honest, or are they hedging against something?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 11:32 AM (Q4IgG) 133
Isn't it as simple as, science explains things.
What explains science? (Probably a better comment if read stoned) Duuuuuuude. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:32 AM (CsUN+) 134
When people talk about the wonders of the universe, they always talk about the astronomical phenomena -- planets, stars, galaxies, etc. And it's fine to be in awe of those.
But lately, with my various health issues, I have started to look at equally marvelous phenomena at the opposite end of the scale -- the myriad physical and chemical processes that take place every second inside our own bodies. These are the processes that keep us alive, but they take place, for the most part, without or knowing or thinking much about them. These things are as amazing as the movements of the cosmos, even when, as in my post-29 case, they don't always work as flawlessly as they used to. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:32 AM (9yWhg) 135
On the other hand, he was married to Diana Dorrs, so there's that.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Born - Diana Mary Fluck. There's a name for you. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:32 AM (WXNFJ) 136
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‘ for a scientist, Dawkins use very imprecise language.’ He hasn’t given his atheism much analysis, hasn’t he? Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (jbnUc) 137
I'll take it. If they start behaving according to Christian principles, that's an unalloyed good.
Posted by: Archimedes -- Agreed. Even if people didn't believe in God they recognized that adhering to the 10 Commandments provided an orderly, functional society. Quick, remove the 10 Commandments from courthouses! Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (JuA5P) 138
Loved him in Hogan's Heroes.
Posted by: Newkirk at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (LqU2m) 139
Well, here's a religious story.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel Breaks Silence with a Powerful Message to Attacker After Stabbing https://shorturl.at/fhszA - I must say, I don't agree with everything he says here. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (FVME7) 140
I make a distinction between atheists and Christophobic anti-religious hate bigots. The former are people who don't or can't believe. The latter want to make sure those who do can't practice their faith, at least in public. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (MoZTd) 141
The dihedral angle of the water molecule. Change it a tiny bit either way and life as we know it becomes impossible.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (GkFGh) 142
Isn't it as simple as, science explains things.
What explains science? (Probably a better comment if read stoned) Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (KbCG3) --- Science is great about explaining "what" and "how." It tends to fail miserably when explaining "why." WHY did the universe come into being? WHY is it so darn big? WHY did humans evolve as we did? WHY do we have consciousness? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (7fElN) 143
National Review: It’s 1892 All Over Again
https://archive.is/W08Td It's a pretty entertaining read. From the article: Robert Ingersoll quipped of the two parties that “each side would have been glad to defeat the other, if it could do so without electing its own candidate.” Sounds familiar. Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:34 AM (ajS0Q) 144
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‘ game show host Richard Dawson.’ Richard Dawson is the one who already knows whether God is real. Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (jbnUc) 145
I've met very few actual atheists in my life.
I've met scores of anti-theists. Very different animal. Posted by: GM27, SEP Field Technician at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (pgwxJ) 146
You can go the rest of your life without breathing.
Posted by: Try and see at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (LqU2m) 147
Just the structure and design of nothing is amazing beyond comprehension, before you even start putting stuff into it.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:30 AM (GkFGh) ----------- Merely studying the anatomy of the miraculous human body is enough to believe in intelligent design, not to mention the Goldilocks Conditions that have allowed life to flourish on Earth as well as the Code of DNA which implies a coder/programmer. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (q8LR6) 148
Alex O'Connor, who is the anti-Jordan Peterson (he's a leftwing atheist but a good person at discussing issues as opposed to just yelling racist like most leftists) accidentally made an interesting point in his debate with Jordan Peterson namely:
Of course the sort of Christian society you are talking about is a better one to live in. I just don't believe in God. Do you expect me to live a lie? And its interesting because then that should prompt some deep reflection on WHY such a society is better. Random chance isn't a good answer. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (ibTVg) 149
Statism, not Islam, replaced Christianity in Europe. Though Islam is making inroads because Statism is soulless.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (nvtOt) Posted by: Wally at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (v3XCI) 151
>>> Nonsense.
Practicing muslims are pretty much a known quantity. Posted by: Moron Robbie -------------------- It's not necessary for them to be practicing muslims. If they are raised in that M.E. mindset (see:MI) that's all that's necessary. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:35 AM (Dv2Ug) 152
But lately, with my various health issues, I have started to look at equally marvelous phenomena at the opposite end of the scale -- the myriad physical and chemical processes that take place every second inside our own bodies. These are the processes that keep us alive, but they take place, for the most part, without or knowing or thinking much about them. These things are as amazing as the movements of the cosmos, even when, as in my post-29 case, they don't always work as flawlessly as they used to.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:32 AM (9yWhg) --- This is also true. I can't look at the tip of my finger without being in awe of the mystical atomic/chemical/biological processes that are involved just in that small 1 cubic centimeter of flesh, blood, and bone. Then multiply that by the rest of my body. Then multiply that by all the other humans on earth. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (7fElN) 153
Reuters Reports Iran Mere “Weeks or Days” from Having Enough Nuclear Material for a Bomb
- What's the worst that could happen? The only bright spot is that it is Reuters saying it so it's probably not true. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7) 154
John Cleese is very much a "progressive" and pushed for many of the changes that have occurred in England. Then one day he woke up as an old white man and realized that the England he grew up in was gone. That the following generations of people didn't look like him and didn't hold his same values. That as an Old White Man he was now the devil.
Posted by: Darth Randall The fun part of his story is that when he got his cheese he fucked off to Santa Barbara and bought a winery. Someone, not me, should make a parody of his life and grind his story into the ashtray. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (IG4Id) 155
Did you hear about all the atheists rioting several years ago?
They found a blank piece of paper on someone's desk. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (9yWhg) 156
>>>The dihedral angle of the water molecule. Change it a tiny bit either way and life as we know it becomes impossible.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:33 AM (GkFGh) ======= Sounds suspiciously close to math. Posted by: Turn 2 at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (s7R54) 157
Which was the first ape in the progression with an eternal soul?
Posted by: I would like to know at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (LqU2m) 158
There is the thought
If you don't believe in God you will believe in anything. Leftism has making up its own science without a bit of reality Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 11:37 AM (V1/1/) 159
The dihedral angle of the water molecule. Change it a tiny bit either way and life as we know it becomes impossible.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 *** The very fact that, unlike most substances we know, water *expands* as it freezes, and thus floats. Otherwise the oceans would have frozen from the bottom up. Life would have been impossible too. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:37 AM (J2vNu) 160
Nonsense.
Practicing muslims are pretty much a known quantity. Posted by: Moron Robbie -------------------- It's not necessary for them to be practicing muslims. If they are raised in that M.E. mindset (see:MI) that's all that's necessary. Posted by: Braenyard -- Oh, absolutely. What I meant was that praying/practicing Muslims are very reliable in their desires, and their desires don't involve you living or being submissive if they allow you to live if you're not a Muslim. Posted by: Moron Robbie congratulates women on being wage slaves until they're 80 years old U GO GIRLS at April 19, 2024 11:37 AM (JuA5P) 161
We should have nipped the anti Christian shit in the bud and by no in the bud I mean violently ended it. Not modern day Christian wise Old Testament wise.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 11:37 AM (17s+e) 162
When I get into those kinds of discussions, I simply state that my belief in a Creator is based on the evidence that there is just too much order in the Universe to allow rational argument for an alternative.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:21 AM (rj6Yv) My Mother told me once that believing is simply and act of faith. One chooses to believe. Posted by: javems at April 19, 2024 11:37 AM (zMue3) 163
WHY do we have consciousness?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel I've always been amazed that our memories are recalled by brain chemicals. How da **** did that happen? Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (WXNFJ) 164
I have to point out that C S Lewis utterly despised the "cultural Christian" posture.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (1bNHn) 165
Sounds suspiciously close to math.
Posted by: Turn 2 at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (s7R54) It's exactly a hundred and something point something. Hopefully that's unmathy enough for us. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (GkFGh) 166
Which was the first ape in the progression with an eternal soul?
Posted by: I would like to know at April 19, 2024 *** The one who tossed the antelope bone in the air in the prologue to 2001: A Space Odyssey! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (J2vNu) 167
Statism, not Islam, replaced Christianity in Europe. Though Islam is making inroads because Statism is soulless.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 There's a lot in that. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (IG4Id) 168
The human body itself is amazing. That this mass of cells actually formed a breathing, walking creature with a brain. And most of the time it works flawlessly. When it doesn't, the brain trys to think of ways to fix it. The only flaw I see is the birthing process. That definitely needs updating.
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (BolxK) 169
Freedom in the traditional sense only seems to come about in a Christian society. Yes yes you can be some oddball dissenter and do your own thing but when a certain percentage of the population goes atheist, or some malevolent religion like Islam, things go to shit.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (ibTVg) 170
Reuters Reports Iran Mere “Weeks or Days” from Having Enough Nuclear Material for a Bomb
- What's the worst that could happen? The only bright spot is that it is Reuters saying it so it's probably not true. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (FVME7) At the risk of sounding like an ass I've been hearing that for over 20 years now. I'm pretty much at the point that I'll believe Iran has the bomb when Jerusalem disappears under a mushroom cloud. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (3HcJ4) 171
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (7fElN)
The body is it’s own universe Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (MNhXM) 172
I saw Dawkins make this stunning admission on a YT video and my jaw dropped. I shared it at a men's group and they too were stunned.
Dawkins helped light the fires that have pushed Christianity aside in the west. And now he is complaining that the house is on fire. Truly a remarkable conclusion on his part. It's not at all clear there is time to reverse the catastrophe and conflagration he helped ignite. Posted by: WarEagle82 at April 19, 2024 11:39 AM (mQxC9) 173
168 The human body itself is amazing. That this mass of cells actually formed a breathing, walking creature with a brain. And most of the time it works flawlessly. When it doesn't, the brain trys to think of ways to fix it. The only flaw I see is the birthing process. That definitely needs updating.
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (BolxK) Mating process is pretty sweet, though. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:39 AM (KbCG3) 174
It's cute the way evangelical atheists pretend atheism was something developed last week, whereas it has a long and miserable history. All those "officially atheist" states? They all disappeared without a trace, unmourned, having produced nothing except death and a ruined people. And now that Europe has largely de-Christianized and de-Judeified itself, it's become a backwater, prey to climate apocalypsm. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 11:39 AM (MoZTd) 175
Which was the first ape in the progression with an eternal soul?
Posted by: I would like to know at April 19, 2024 *** The one who tossed the Tapir. *Tries hard not to be pedantic ass. Fails.* Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:40 AM (CsUN+) 176
The human species is the only one that knows it will one day die.
Posted by: Think about it at April 19, 2024 11:40 AM (LqU2m) 177
Statism, not Islam, replaced Christianity in Europe. Though Islam is making inroads because Statism is soulless.
Statism has tried to become more of a real religion repeatedly with communism of various flavors, environmentalism, and now woke-ism but...its always going to be a poor one and yes even compared to something like Islam. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (ibTVg) 178
My thinking is no matter what Europeans are believing, Muslims are invading and Europeans are not stopping it.
The Marxists here are letting them in, it's just they are not close enough to take over the Invasion. Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (V1/1/) 179
With Gang Chaos Continuing, Haiti Belatedly Creates “Presidential Transition Council”
- Ahh, the main course. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (FVME7) 180
dawkins has long had an animus to islam, but he like maher hitchens et al eroded the foundation,
Islam is a cut and paste inversion of jewish culturat traits, cooked up by a madman, Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (PXvVL) 181
Reuters Reports Iran Mere “Weeks or Days” from Having Enough Nuclear Material for a Bomb
Reuters, so I call bullshit on this “reporting.” Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (17s+e) 182
171 Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM (7fElN)
The body is it’s own universe Posted by: polynikes at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (MNhXM) "And a wonderland" -John Mayer Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Anti-Marxist, buy ammo at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (xcxpd) 183
The one who tossed the
Tapir. *Tries hard not to be pedantic ass. Fails.* Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 *** Been a long time since I saw the flick. It has never been a favorite of mine. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:41 AM (J2vNu) 184
Tapir. *Tries hard not to be pedantic ass. Fails.* Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:40 AM (CsUN+) _________ *rolls eyes* *shakes head* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (MoZTd) 185
I've only been attending church for the past few months but I will say, I leave each service feeling so much better than I did when I entered.
It's nourishing, even if I don't quite understand or believe everything I hear. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (KbCG3) 186
Nothing an atheist likes to talk about more than God.
Posted by: Have ya ever noticed? at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (LqU2m) 187
yes theyve had 30 years and the best Russian Pakistan scientists and have not gotten around to it,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (PXvVL) 188
Tapir? I never even knew her.
Posted by: Slow Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:43 AM (v3XCI) 189
176 The human species is the only one that knows it will one day die.
Posted by: Think about it at April 19, 2024 11:40 AM (LqU2m) I've often wondered if squirrels were aware of their mortality. And if they suddenly became aware, you think they'd jump from tree to tree with their current state of arrogance? Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:43 AM (KbCG3) 190
Now for the deep questions. How does one pronounce desertification? According to Google, it's DESertification.
I've always said deSERTification, but that means the world is turning into eclairs. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:44 AM (CsUN+) 191
The human body itself is amazing. That this mass of cells actually formed a breathing, walking creature with a brain. And most of the time it works flawlessly. When it doesn't, the brain trys to think of ways to fix it. The only flaw I see is the birthing process. That definitely needs updating.
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (BolxK) --- A large part of medicine is NOT repairing the body, but in holding it together long enough for our natural repair mechanisms to take over and do their job. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:44 AM (7fElN) 192
Islam is a cut and paste inversion of jewish culturat traits, cooked up by a madman,
Posted by: no 6 He stole stuff from Christianity, too. Supposedly, the Virgin Mary is pretty popular with Muzzies. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:44 AM (9yWhg) 193
Lotta real dumb experts.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 11:44 AM (R4t5M) 194
Statism is a religion pretending to be form of politics.
Islam is a form of politics pretending to be a religion. The two are almost identical lies. Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 11:44 AM (17s+e) 195
186 Nothing an atheist likes to talk about more than God.
Posted by: Have ya ever noticed? at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (LqU2m) I guess condescending righteousness is a form of talk. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (KbCG3) 196
Everyone knows that Hogan's Heroes should have revolved around my character.
Posted by: Gnadige Frau Linkmeyer at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (V5BDR) 197
I've often wondered if squirrels were aware of their mortality. And if they suddenly became aware, you think they'd jump from tree to tree with their current state of arrogance?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer They apparently like to commit suicide around here. Why else would one wait by the side of the road until a vehicle approaches and then run into the street? Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (WXNFJ) 198
Utter hamdouche Mike Johnson calls out White privilege...oh, and another 100+ billion about to fly out the door to be properly laundered and folded.
James Woods noted that they probably have this guy on tape fucking a goat. Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (YIxO9) 199
>>>At the risk of sounding like an ass I've been hearing that for over 20 years now. I'm pretty much at the point that I'll believe Iran has the bomb when Jerusalem disappears under a mushroom cloud.
Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (3HcJ4) ********* Or, more probably when Tehran disappears under a mushroom cloud. Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (Z8Xq7) 200
that would seem unlikely,
I know it's in keeping with clarke and kubrick's aesthetic choices, but who would through a jaw bone it's a useful tool right, Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (PXvVL) 201
I've only been attending church for the past few months but I will say, I leave each service feeling so much better than I did when I entered.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (KbCG3) --- I've had the same reaction since I've started attending a local church. I've also been attending the men's group at church and it's just incredible how good I feel whenever I leave both. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (7fElN) 202
197 I've often wondered if squirrels were aware of their mortality. And if they suddenly became aware, you think they'd jump from tree to tree with their current state of arrogance?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer They apparently like to commit suicide around here. Why else would one wait by the side of the road until a vehicle approaches and then run into the street? Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (WXNFJ) No lie, few weeks ago I was driving and within a quarter mile there were four squashed squirrels in the road. Was like their version of Jonestown. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (KbCG3) 203
So, there's anecdotal reports that in the USA, at least, there's been a spike of conversions to Orthodox Christianity.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (dZw/v) 204
What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
===== Charles Darwin. Posted by: mustbequantum at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (MIKMs) 205
I've only been attending church for the past few months but I will say, I leave each service feeling so much better than I did when I entered.
It's nourishing, even if I don't quite understand or believe everything I hear. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer My son once said that you "feel clean" after going to church. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (9yWhg) 206
Or, more probably when Tehran disappears under a mushroom cloud. Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (Z8Xq7) __________ "Push the button, Mohammed!" Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 11:47 AM (MoZTd) 207
James Woods noted that they probably have this guy on tape fucking a goat.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (YIxO9) A man of culture, I see. Posted by: Achmed at April 19, 2024 11:47 AM (3QeU/) 208
James Woods noted that they probably have this guy on tape fucking a goat.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM (YIxO9) If they do, I'll betcha he's the bottom. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:47 AM (GkFGh) 209
It's nourishing, even if I don't quite understand or believe everything I hear.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (KbCG3) If it's nourishing, it means you are understanding the message. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 11:48 AM (R4t5M) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:48 AM (FVME7) 211
yes its a terrible retcon of all the previous traditions in the region, how exactly did it gain such currency
yes by the sword, but the byzantines had swords did they not, Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:48 AM (PXvVL) 212
I dunno about confession...seeing that the Republican House just pushed through legislation to mandate having to share information with federal agents.
I don't trust any fucking priest any further than I can throw him, and I sing in the choir. As I mentioned a few days ago, I think we overreacted a tad to 9/11. Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 19, 2024 11:48 AM (YIxO9) 213
The human species is the only one that knows it will one day die.
Posted by: Think about it at April 19, 2024 *** Little Tatiana the Wonder Siberian was never in great health for her less than four years on the planet. But she played hard and lived intensely, for an indoor cat. It's almost as if she knew she didn't have much time and wanted to fit as much experience and fun into her short life as she could manage. Of course, this is me, the human, applying my imagination. But it helps me remember her as she was. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:49 AM (J2vNu) 214
Fun fact about Hogan's Hero's. Every exterior scene has snow on the ground. The producers never wanted to transmit the messages that the stalag was a pleasant place.
Posted by: Kinda neat at April 19, 2024 11:49 AM (LqU2m) 215
201 I've only been attending church for the past few months but I will say, I leave each service feeling so much better than I did when I entered.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:42 AM (KbCG3) --- I've had the same reaction since I've started attending a local church. I've also been attending the men's group at church and it's just incredible how good I feel whenever I leave both. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM (7fElN) Haven't quite had the time to explore a further group but probably going to soon. Be interested to know if there are fellow skeptics who can't deny what they feel. Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 11:49 AM (KbCG3) 216
The Old Testament is rife with stories of how the Jews turned their backs to God and were punished until they saw the error of their ways. Moses, who showed the glory and power of God to the Israelites over and over again on their way out of Egypt, goes up the mountain for forty days and comes back to see them worshipping a golden calf.
So this is a human condition to make our own Gods to serve us instead of serving God. Been going on for a while. So laugh all you want at the "sky daddy" while practicing your global warming religion. But don't imagine that you've done anything but replace one for the other. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 11:50 AM (FCbAQ) 217
What is Orthodox Christianity? I have never heard of it. Is it old time religion, fire and brimstone, Latin mass?
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:50 AM (BolxK) 218
Meanwhile, at CNN: "‘I’m actually going to vomit’: Ecstatic Swift fan reacts to new album"
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 11:51 AM (MvF+J) 219
So laugh all you want at the "sky daddy" while practicing your global warming religion. But don't imagine that you've done anything but replace one for the other.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 11:50 AM (FCbAQ) They love kneeling down in front of Baals, alright. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:51 AM (GkFGh) 220
"I must say I'm slightly horrified to hear that Ramadan is being promoted instead," Dawkins said in an interview with Rachel S. Johnson of LBC Sunday. "I feel that we are a Christian country."
It's almost as if Christianity itself is a Chesterton's Fence. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 11:51 AM (2ocoG) 221
yes and he brought them out of Egypt, and they still didn't get the point they were worshiping one of the Old Gods,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:52 AM (PXvVL) 222
176 I am not so sure about that. Animals see others die, elephants especially seem to honor passing family
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 11:53 AM (V1/1/) 223
>>So laugh all you want at the "sky daddy" while practicing your global warming religion. But don't imagine that you've done anything but replace one for the other.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 11:50 AM (FCbAQ) ********* Not really, the adherents to the religion of global warming won’t leave you alone to live in peace. Big difference. Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 11:53 AM (Z8Xq7) 224
Recommended: David Suchet's NIV audio bible from Audible. Awesome.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 11:53 AM (MvF+J) 225
I dunno about confession...seeing that the Republican House just pushed through legislation to mandate having to share information with federal agents. __________ A good reason to have old-fashioned confessionals. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 11:53 AM (MoZTd) 226
I’ve found that most of society’s ill can be traced to narcissism and belligerent atheists
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 11:54 AM (RHGPo) 227
when you watch the Ten Commandments now, you see how People can delude themselves,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:54 AM (PXvVL) 228
Israel said they will not allow a nuclear Iran.
Iran goes nuclear they are pushing their own button. I tolla you so. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 11:54 AM (Dv2Ug) 229
Richard Dawkins? That butthole! He's why I have to deal with all of these sea otters!
Posted by: Cartman at April 19, 2024 11:54 AM (yOPBE) 230
The human species is the only one that knows it will one day die.
Posted by: Think about it at April 19, 2024 That is an unverifiable statement, since we can never know for sure what goes on in the minds of animals. However, some animals, such as elephants, have been observed to go through what seem like mourning/funerary rites when one dies, so that would seem to imply some awareness of death on their part. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:54 AM (9yWhg) 231
Trial of Ex-FBI Informant Tied to Biden Bribery Allegations Postponed Until After Election
https://tinyurl.com/mrxtduxc They're not even hiding it. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (CsUN+) 232
What is Orthodox Christianity? I have never heard of it. Is it old time religion, fire and brimstone, Latin mass?
Posted by: Megthered at April 19, 2024 11:50 AM (BolxK) In a lot of ways, it's basically catholicism without Rome. Lot of stylistic differences, lots of administrative differences, but doctrinally you kinda have to dig. Outside of the filioque dispute which kicked off the schism in the first place, i don't even know of any actual doctrinal differences in terms of the faith itself and how it works. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (GkFGh) 233
231 Trial of Ex-FBI Informant Tied to Biden Bribery Allegations Postponed Until After Election
https://tinyurl.com/mrxtduxc They're not even hiding it. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (CsUN+) ====== They wouldn't do this if we had a better candidate. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO) 234
However, some animals, such as elephants, have been observed to go through what seem like mourning/funerary rites when one dies, so that would seem to imply some awareness of death on their part.
Quite a few birds as well. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (2ocoG) 235
I am not so sure about that. Animals see others die, elephants especially seem to honor passing family
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 *** But can they extrapolate from that to realize the same thing will happen to them? Most animals don't seem to have a strong concept of "the future." Still, we're finding they are often more intelligent than we've traditionally thought. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (J2vNu) 236
Appreciate this Morning Rant, Buck. Thanks.
I've consider myself a Christian my entire life. I've failed many a time but, hopefully, have been redeemed to some degree, too. Only with age do I get "Let Go and Give it to God," and that it's not easy to follow. YTG, 'CS Lewis & “What Let Go and Let God” really means' May 18, 2016. In part, "“Let go and let God.” In part, "It’s likely most people who use this phase have no idea where it came from. The Keswick Convention, begun in the late 19th Century, popularized this phrase. The “let go” means to surrender everything to God. The “let God” means to yield to His guiding and directing of our lives." IDK. Like I said, more solid belief & internal peace but it has come with age. 🙏💕 Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 11:56 AM (NFX2v) 237
Former agnostic here. It’s a sample size of one but I was def not an atheist. Today I am sort of a Christian. Baby steps.
Posted by: Max Power at April 19, 2024 11:56 AM (9Z02M) 238
> I am not so sure about that. Animals see others die
____________ A stray dog killed one of our cats many years ago. We were away when it happened. The other cats were, agitated and kept running over to the body and meowing. It took us awhile to go look. I think "they know." Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 11:56 AM (Q4IgG) 239
Not really, the adherents to the religion of global warming won’t leave you alone to live in peace. Big difference.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 11:53 AM (Z8Xq7) Neither will we. Posted by: Jehovah's Witnesses and Muslims at April 19, 2024 11:57 AM (FCbAQ) 240
ah yes Cartman, the sage of the age,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 11:57 AM (PXvVL) 241
Outside of the filioque dispute which kicked off the schism in the first place, i don't even know of any actual doctrinal differences in terms of the faith itself and how it works.
IIRC, the Filioque Dispute preceded the Rectification of the Vuldronaii. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 11:57 AM (CsUN+) 242
What is Orthodox Christianity?
The Eastern half of the Great Schism of 1054. Eastern Orthodoxy, Russian Orthodoxy, etc. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:57 AM (9yWhg) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 11:57 AM (GkFGh) 244
Meanwhile, at CNN: "‘I’m actually going to vomit’: Ecstatic Swift fan reacts to new album"
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 11:51 AM (MvF+J) https://tinyurl.com/yuuns2h7 This is the problem with cultivating a fan base of middle aged queers who all wish they were 10 year old girls. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 11:58 AM (3QeU/) 245
Poor elephants.
Imagine the depth of your grief at a loss if you don't even know what death is. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 *** Richard Adams's rabbits in Watership Down had the phrase, "My friend stopped running today." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:59 AM (J2vNu) 246
Donkey Chompers invents a new oxymoron.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC What is going on here @BarnardCollege @Columbia? How does a student with no disciplinary record suddenly get to a suspension less than 24 hours after a nonviolent protest? What merits asymmetric crackdowns on Palestinian human rights protests? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:59 AM (FVME7) 247
The same argument can be leveled at Antifa weenies and socialists in the West. They tear down capitalism and Judeo-Christian values while operating under their protections and with the benefit of their wealth generation. Go to a failed state and implement your socialist utopia (if it isn't already the reason behind the failed state.) See how far you get with a public that responds only to power and works within a godless framework. If you manage to survive at all, let's then compare the result to what America managed -- despite the ruinous factions hellbent on killing its Christian roots.
Posted by: red speck at April 19, 2024 11:59 AM (0Id0S) 248
1. Love one another as your self.
2. An eye for an eye. 3. Kill all infidels. Two out of three ain't bad. Posted by: Meat Loaf at April 19, 2024 11:59 AM (ufFY8) 249
Meanwhile, at CNN: "‘I’m actually going to vomit’: Ecstatic Swift fan reacts to new album"
-- It's so weird how Tay Tay and Beyoncee don't sell their songs for $2 or $3 apiece, isn't it? With all those fans, imagine how much more money they'd make. Unless those fans don't really exist and it's all just streaming algorithms promoting the popularity. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:00 PM (WCiZg) 250
I’ve found that most of society’s ill can be traced to narcissism and belligerent atheists
Posted by: SMOD And assholes (most assuredly not anyone in good Moron standing here in the Horde) that won't leave people alone when they should. Queues up Clint Eastwood line "now get off my lawn" Posted by: BifBewalski at April 19, 2024 12:00 PM (VWqx0) 251
when you think she's a quart low, she comes up with the bucket,
Posted by: no 6 at April 19, 2024 12:01 PM (PXvVL) 252
Also yeah, it's really weird for a grown man to be saying that.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:01 PM (WCiZg) 253
What does Tay-Tay think about the Iranian situation?
Posted by: I gotta ask at April 19, 2024 12:01 PM (LqU2m) 254
Not really, the adherents to the religion of global warming won’t leave you alone to live in peace. Big difference.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly —- Vegans have entered the conversation. Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 12:01 PM (17s+e) 255
The fun part of his story is that when he got his cheese he fucked off to Santa Barbara and bought a winery. Someone, not me, should make a parody of his life and grind his story into the ashtray.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 11:36 AM --- Did he really? Last I heard he and his wife were moving to the Bahamas where cultural England from the 60-70s seemed to still exist. I'm sure he'll love Santa Barbara. When I lived in Cali, Santa Barbara was nothing but very well off white people in gated communities. Posted by: Darth Randall at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (lw3je) 256
https://images.app.goo.gl/YYofARriYXZ2qM7z8
I wonder if MILF Gina Gannon will try to sell me stuff on the local news today. Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (ufFY8) 257
But can they extrapolate from that to realize the same thing will happen to them? Most animals don't seem to have a strong concept of "the future."
Still, we're finding they are often more intelligent than we've traditionally thought. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius Elephants are extremely intelligent. One of my favorite animals. There's a reason Kipling made Hathi the elephant the ruler of the jungle in his Mowgli stories. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (9yWhg) 258
Also yeah, it's really weird for a grown man to be saying that.
In this case, "man" is rather loosely defined. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (CsUN+) 259
He can have a church wedding with Mrs. Garrison.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (0FoWg) 260
I’ve found that most of society’s ill can be traced to narcissism and belligerent atheists
Posted by: SMOD But enough about Hollywood. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 12:02 PM (FVME7) 261
>> What's weird is that there are many scientists who are devout believers in God because they can see the wonders of Creation and marvel at its elegance.
Yes. Have sat next to many in church over the years - aeronautical engineers, famous physicists, etc... Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 12:03 PM (cCVOS) 262
What does Tay-Tay think about the Iranian situation?
Posted by: I gotta ask at April 19, 2024 12:01 PM (LqU2m) Gotta shake it off, shake it off. Posted by: Tay Tay at April 19, 2024 12:03 PM (3QeU/) 263
Not really, the adherents to the religion of global warming won’t leave you alone to live in peace. Big difference.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly —- Vegans have entered the conversation. Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 *** Yeah, but they're 25 light-years away. They're commenting on our stuff from 1974. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (J2vNu) 264
What does Tay-Tay think about the Iranian situation?
-- I assume that Biden is handling it great and anyway it's Trump's fault for putting the world in this situation. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (WCiZg) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (ufFY8) 266
265 Ha, Blinked wants to de-escalate.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (ufFY ======= Impoverish Iran by preventing them from selling oil on the international market, then. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (GBKbO) 267
====== They wouldn't do this if we had a better candidate. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 11:55 AM (GBKbO) ---------------------- They've got something up their sleeve. They're not going to just run Biden out there on a natural. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:04 PM (Dv2Ug) 268
I don’t know if my dogs understand death, even if they have experienced one of their dog friends in death. But I do know they know mourning of their loss.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (17s+e) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (9yWhg) 270
Blinken, dammit.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (ufFY8) 271
Dawkins helped light the fires that have pushed Christianity aside in the west. And now he is complaining that the house is on fire. Truly a remarkable conclusion on his part. It's not at all clear there is time to reverse the catastrophe and conflagration he helped ignite.
Posted by: WarEagle82 at April 19, 2024 11:39 AM (mQxC9) I'll go a step further and posit that admitting that "cultural Christianity" is a societal good is as far as the people who give him voice will let him go. IF he were to actually have his road to Damascus moment and want to tell the world about it, he'd be uninvited to all the shows which currently have him on and helped build his name and reputation. Sure, he'd be a guest on many Christian shows and sites, but really, he'd just be preaching to the choir and not the athiests who need to hear it. Posted by: OneEyedJack at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (FCbAQ) Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (2ocoG) 273
Running Biden on a natural is a lot different than Ona Zee.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (Dv2Ug) 274
143 National Review: It’s 1892 All Over Again
https://archive.is/W08Td It's a pretty entertaining read. From the article: Robert Ingersoll quipped of the two parties that “each side would have been glad to defeat the other, if it could do so without electing its own candidate.” Sounds familiar. Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert ======= Like most of the NRO drivel, it is full of half truths to serve an agenda--aka anti tariffs and kow towing to financial interests. It is also flawed in its analysis of elections in a party era--contested conventions were a thing back then and did not demonstrate widespread public dislike of a candidate. By all accounts, Harrison was a cold person and apparently had a limp dead fish handshake. On the other hand, Cleveland had pretty good political skills but was at sea regarding government finances. There is also the distortion regarding government finances in the NRO piece--simply put--the Union pensions for troops were an issue as in the 1890's--those vets were aging and many were unable to work at the time making them dependent on the government to do the right thing. Many of them were also drafted into service. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (nWD6/) 275
Ha, Blinked wants to de-escalate.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt He blinked? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:05 PM (9yWhg) Blinken blunk. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (3QeU/) Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (WCiZg) 277
So, there's anecdotal reports that in the USA, at least, there's been a spike of conversions to Orthodox Christianity.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at April 19, 2024 11:46 AM *makes beckoning motion* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 12:06 PM (Wnv9h) 278
Elephants are extremely intelligent. One of my favorite animals.
There's a reason Kipling made Hathi the elephant the ruler of the jungle in his Mowgli stories. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 *** And Tarzan and Tantor the elephant were always good friends. The one time in his life Tarzan ate elephant meat, he had not hunted for a long time, the stuff came out of a Gomangani cookpot, and he didn't know what it was. (The animal had also been sick before it died or was killed, and a semi-poisoned Tarzan wound up having nightmares!) Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (J2vNu) 279
Richard Dawkins is an example of what my first college history teacher (an agnostic) said about atheists who pushed for secularization of universities, hospitals, etc. "They're like fleas on a dog, cheering on their host's death."
Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (fxCK2) 280
nood
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 12:07 PM (MvF+J) 281
Blinken, dammit.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 *** Winken, Blinken, and Nod one night Sailed off on a river of crystal light! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 12:08 PM (J2vNu) 282
Too bad there's a nood. This has been a most interesting thread.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 12:09 PM (9yWhg) 283
249 Meanwhile, at CNN: "‘I’m actually going to vomit’: Ecstatic Swift fan reacts to new album"
-- It's so weird how Tay Tay and Beyoncee don't sell their songs for $2 or $3 apiece, isn't it? With all those fans, imagine how much more money they'd make. Unless those fans don't really exist and it's all just streaming algorithms promoting the popularity. Posted by: Moron Robbie ====== Bandwagon effect and it affects people that like to be in a herd. Ironically, it also has a sell by date as well as eventually everyone not a rabid fan gets disgusted with the hype machine and turns into a curmudgeon regarding the latest fad and the kids will always find a new faddish singer and then make fun of the folks adhering to previous faddish singer. Takes about two to three generations before you figure out who sticks or not music wise. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (nWD6/) 284
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‘ watch the Ten Commandments ’ Whenever Edward G Robinson’s character came on the screen bitching about something, I always say “Look kids, history’s first democrat.” Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 19, 2024 12:10 PM (jbnUc) 285
237 >>Former agnostic here. It’s a sample size of one but I was def not an atheist. Today I am sort of a Christian. Baby steps.
Good for you. The most important moment of my life was the admission: "God is." Everything since then is refinement. And it's so refreshing to see in the last few years how three different men -- coming from entirely, wildly different backgrounds -- have moved toward God: Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, and Russell Brand. And they've all done it simply by asking questions and being genuinely open to the answers, wherever the logic led, and no matter what they previously thought. Guys like Dawkins tend to be incapable of being honest with themselves, because they've got it all figured out -- everything in its cubby. Life isn't like that. And we're supposed to come to the realization sometimes that "I don't know" is a perfectly valid conclusion. Posted by: red speck at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (0Id0S) 286
The multiverse / infinite parallel universes concept is the atheist concession speech. There is zero evidence for it, and even if true it would just shift the goalposts, as it would require a greater being to have created them. The moral, teleological, and cosmological arguments, among others, point to the truth of a creator god, and the evidence for the Bible points to the real God.
Posted by: Eternity Matters at April 19, 2024 12:11 PM (MTm8X) 287
The b*tch still has NO chest.
Posted by: Sapwolf at April 19, 2024 12:33 PM (pQQ5j) 288
Or, more probably when Tehran disappears under a mushroom cloud.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 11:45 AM --------------- This. The Iranians suck at weapons delivery. Posted by: Bigsmith at April 19, 2024 12:37 PM (w2IUI) 289
Ps 11:3 "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
Posted by: lyford at April 19, 2024 12:45 PM (gb+vr) 290
Dawkins is the worst sort of social loafer, worse than pacifists. He benefits from that which he has helped to destroy then mourns its loss. He can go horse fuck.
Posted by: Butch at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (0APJ3) 291
Thank you for the beautiful essay, Buck.
Per The Morning Report, please pray for the young soldiers stranded by the Biden junta in Niger. It's hard to believe the callousness of this admin against its citizens, but you only need to look anywhere in the Western World to see it repeated over and over. Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 19, 2024 01:02 PM (s6PBU) 292
Believers...of any faiths "Know" there is god(s), and their actions/thoughts based upon those beliefs range from simple personal comfort, to violent evangelism.
Agnostic's, real ones...Just don't "Know", and are open to research, study, comparative applications, but it doesn't drive their lives. Atheists, real ones..."Know" there is no god(s) and it is not a big deal, similar to the santa, tooth fairy, easter bunny, myths. It is not something that drives their lives. ANTI Theists are those who are evangelical in their "Knowing" there is NO GODS!, any one who proffers or promotes God belief is evil incarnate, and insist upon preaching their own personal superiority of intellect and morality to one and all. I was once an evangelical atheist, an anti theist. Posted by: birdog at April 19, 2024 02:03 PM (+Fkyb) 293
Things changed...Today?
I do not believe in God, I do not believe I am six foot one, I do not believe my eyes are blue..these are absolute, incontrovertibly FACTS, beyond disputation. I belong to the worlds smallest congregation, no one but me in it...but the worlds largest cathedral...it IS the world. I do my best every single hour of every day to be "good" in the world, to DO good in the world, to bring kindness and helpfulness to every person and thing that crosses my path, to be grateful for the lives I have been given, praying only for knowledge of gods will for me, the power to carry that out, the willingness to do so...and the opportunities to attempt to make up for some of the harms I have done in the past, that I may be able to live comfortably within my own skin. Posted by: birdog at April 19, 2024 02:15 PM (+Fkyb) 294
Somebody should tell Richard, to quote the late Noel Coward, "You can't have your cake and sit in it, too."
Posted by: Beverly at April 19, 2024 02:19 PM (Epeb0) 295
Some fellow to talk about the six Miracles that atheists believe in. That order came out of chaos. That something came out of nothing. That life came out of non-life. Etc.
Posted by: Beverly at April 19, 2024 02:32 PM (Epeb0) 296
How come no ones burning those Black Churches anymore?! Can we say No Big News Coverage?!
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at April 19, 2024 05:36 PM (wGqjj) 297
Wake me when he realizes that it's a lot more than treating women and gays nice. The very central concepts of Christianity are what allow what we call "civilization." Without them, it's nothing more than regulated barbarity.
All of Progressivism is about tearing out Christianity - at the heart of Western Civilization - so that people can be their own gods. That doesn't bring about the utopia they think it might. Posted by: GWB at April 19, 2024 08:56 PM (1zxQh) Mid-Morning Art ThreadUncle Bob Archibald J. Motley, Jr. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
1st?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (9yWhg) 2
Ate by cannibalism
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (V1/1/) 3
Yesss! I'll call 'em.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (9yWhg) 4
hiya
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (T4tVD) 5
Ah yup, that's him.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (Q4IgG) 6
Bob's your uncle!
Posted by: As any Brit can tell you at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (dg+HA) 7
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (Zz0t1) 8
I know that guy.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (Zz0t1) 9
Huh. He doesn't even appear to be eaten by cannibals.
Inaccurate reflection of reality. Would not hang. Posted by: Joseph R. Biden at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (HnUIn) 10
Uncle Bob looks like Grandpa Jones.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (9yWhg) 11
Uncle Bob just did his taxes.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (fnAb4) 12
Why does uncle Bob look like Shitcago's mayor?
Also, don't tap on the glass sides of the aquarium. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (sHgnb) 13
Bob looks like he's holding in a big ole toke of pipe ganja
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (Wjvnb) 14
Wait....he's black. Aren't we supposed to oppress him?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (CsUN+) 16
After I smoke this here pipe, imma eat a bullet.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (VwHCD) 17
Bob's seen some shit, let me tell you.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (nR2nR) 18
Old Bob has seen better days.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (88xKn) Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (5fDan) Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (fnAb4) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (MoZTd) 22
NSA listening post. The early years.
Posted by: Modest beginnings at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (dg+HA) 23
I like this one. Very crisp. Uncle Bob does have the disappointed eye thing going. Which one of you pulled some shenanigans?
Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (2bFN5) 24
Doesn't look much like a Terminator.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, fighting kaiju with Ishiro Honda at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (GBKbO) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (GkFGh) 26
Uncle Bob, the Post-NSA Years.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (Wnv9h) 27
I like it, and I wonder what the book on the table is. Maybe the Bible?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (XkYcA) 28
Archibold Motley. From Motley Crew ? Crewww!
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (Wjvnb) 29
Maybe..He hungry but making breakfast seem like lot of work.
Posted by: MR. KIM at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (paWUw) 30
"Wear suspenders", they said. "They'll make you look 30 years younger", they said. Asshoes.
Posted by: Uncle Bob at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (CsUN+) 31
Archie painted his other uncles...the Motley crew.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (Wnv9h) Posted by: Klaus at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (8AONa) 33
I like it, and I wonder what the book on the table is. Maybe the Bible?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (XkYcA) I wondered the same thing, given the religious overtones of this week's art. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (Zz0t1) 34
Maybe the Bible?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke That would be my thought. But what is the thing behind it? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (9yWhg) 35
The one he did of his grandma darning socks is good too.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (0FoWg) Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (JAhdn) 37
At first I thought it was some weird asymmetrical pipe he was holding but then I realized that it was the tip of his thumb behind it. Anybody care to identify the object towards the rear of the table behind the (I assume) Bible?
Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (/y8xj) 38
What is the round brassy-looking thing on the table to the right?
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (T+Iwg) 39
I like it, and I wonder what the book on the table is. Maybe the Bible?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (XkYcA) Ashley Biden's diary. That's why he's got that look on his face. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (nR2nR) 40
But what is the thing behind it?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (9yWhg) Give-a-shit meter. It's at zero. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (Zz0t1) 41
Looks like his niece picked him fresh flowers. Betcha old Bob is sitting on a big fat inheritance.
Posted by: Ulterior motives at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (dg+HA) Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (HnUIn) 43
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (nR2nR)
LOL. Thankfully, the old guy missed those revelations. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (XkYcA) 44
Bob needs a sammich or two
Or . . . Bob needed a sammich or two Depending on current status Posted by: Klaus at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM Bob Status: Vertical. Administer sammich. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (Wnv9h) 45
42 I can't tell what he looks like.
Unamused? Defeated? Exhausted? He doesn't seem contented. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (HnUIn) Resting Bob Face Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (GkFGh) 46
I like it, and I wonder what the book on the table is. Maybe the Bible?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (XkYcA) Atlas Shrugged. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (JAhdn) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (9yWhg) 48
He just saw the latest TikTok challenge.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (Zz0t1) 49
The object at the back looks like it might be a metronome? Maybe this is the drawing room and it has a piano somewhere out of frame?
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (HnUIn) 50
Off WEF sock
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (8AONa) Posted by: Uncle Bob at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (Q4IgG) Posted by: But I'm no pipe smoker at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (dg+HA) 53
What is the round brassy-looking thing on the table to the right?
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM Looks like an ashtray with a holder for a pack of smokes. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (Wnv9h) 54
How long I gotta' sit here?
Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (AwYPR) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 09:40 AM (MoZTd) 56
A vase, a book, a bowl, and a metronome? on the table...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 09:40 AM (PiwSw) 57
Looks like Bob is sitting outside watching the world go by.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:40 AM (88xKn) 58
I guess ashtray would make more sense...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 09:41 AM (PiwSw) 59
Uncle Bob is sick of your b.s.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 09:41 AM (RIvkX) 60
The flowers look like they're wilting.
I think it's a metaphor for ole Bob's life. Short and unlived. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:41 AM (JAhdn) 61
Uncle Bob is weighing the wisdom of acquiring a second-hand lion.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:41 AM (CsUN+) 62
Looks like it's about time to take Uncle Bob to the bank, get him to sign some papers.
Posted by: Bob's Brazilian niece at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (VGOMa) 63
Makes me think of Second Hand Lions.
Posted by: Just needs a shootin' iron at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (dg+HA) 64
@63
Oh, so close. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (CsUN+) 65
Bob just fell into one of Admiral Akbar's traps.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (T+Iwg) 66
Bob thinks dey lookin' like a foo with their pants on da ground.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (Zz0t1) 67
Alternate Title: Wilford Brimley Goes Keto.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:43 AM (q8LR6) 68
Bob thinks dey lookin' like a foo with their pants on da ground.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM Excellent throwback reference. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:43 AM (Wnv9h) 69
This is a very nice painting. At first I found Uncle Bobs stare off-putting, but the more I looked at it the more engaging it became. The image of a man who undoubtedly worked hard his entire life now retired. His dress and posture reflect a generation America will never see again, serious people.The pipe and the flowers are nice effects to deflect from break up the focus on the subject. Would hang.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 09:43 AM (Z8Xq7) 70
Excellent throwback reference. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:43 AM (Wnv9h) Maybe the rent's too damn high. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:43 AM (Zz0t1) 71
What is the round brassy-looking thing on the table to the right?
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher Exterozometer. Measures extraterrestrial activity. It's pegged, you damned dirty ape! Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:44 AM (IG4Id) 72
You know those warnings for drugs that say if you’re allergic to xyz don’t take xyz? Bob ignored the warning.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:44 AM (tpjlM) 73
He's waiting for the box to show up he can shit in and ship somewhere.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (Zz0t1) 74
I'm not a fan of the artist's style overall but this one has a certain appeal. Bob has the look of someone who has been around the block a few times and seen things. He now enjoys the simple pleasure of beautiful, fragrant cut flowers, a corn cob pipe and a good book (Bible?). The objects and simple background almost detract from Bob's figure but almost, not completely. And the match holder/ashtray on the right adds another homey touch. (As a pipe smoker I wouldn't mind having one like that.)
A rather pleasant image that I would hang. Posted by: JTB at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (zudum) 75
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) 76
He's waiting for the box to show up he can shit in and ship somewhere.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM The Horde is in good form on this fine Friday morning. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (Wnv9h) 77
Reminds me of the pot conversation on the previous thread. Uncle Bob looks like he got some of the strong stuff.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (9yWhg) 78
@69: ****deflect form AND break up****
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (Z8Xq7) 79
Maybe he had a dog but ate him?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (V1/1/) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:46 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:46 AM (IG4Id) 82
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM Obligatory: $20 bucks, same as in town. Alt: lawn ornament for a city townhouse. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (Wnv9h) 83
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) Like a short fat elf in a pointy hat that you put in your garden. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (JAhdn) 84
Was wondering what the device on the right with the apparent "red dial" was -- a thermometer or maybe a thermostat -- so wondered what the time period was and did a search.
Wait, that's a black dude? [From online search:] "Uncle Bob is a painting by Archibald J. Motley, Jr., an American painter associated with the Harlem Renaissance. It is the first work by Motley to enter The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. Motley is known for his depictions of everyday life in the Bronzeville area of Chicago and his portraiture practice. He was born on October 7, 1891, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on January 16, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois." Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (q8LR6) 85
Soon there will be a rumble of thunder and it will start to rain. Bob will re-light his pipe, take a puff, and mutter under his breath "Yep. We needed this."
Posted by: Living the good life at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (dg+HA) 86
His look is pretty telling.... Seriously. Why are you painting me? I'm just a simple man with simple needs. Shouldn't you be doing something constructive?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (YRsIm) 87
A vase, a book, a bowl, and a metronome? on the table...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 09:40 AM (PiwSw) ++++ The Vase, The Book, The Bowl and the Metronome A Study of Common Anglo-American Ecclectica, ca. 1870-1920 The expansion of readily-available consumer goods during the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to a greater consumption of a wider variety of goods, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. One side effect of this increased consumption was the development of a "collection culture" where objects were acquired, retained and displayed rather than commonly or routinely used. This growth of "collections" and associated increase in acquisition for its own sake is examined through an ethno-anthropological framework, with comparisons drawn to contemporary "consumer culture," with recommendations for reducing excessive consumption to reduce the social effects of wealth disparity and the ecological effects of climate change. Posted by: I bet it would pass peer review at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (HnUIn) 88
A Frugal Gentleman's Life - a limerick Uncle Bob no longer goes on benders Instead of sirloin he eats chicken tenders He must play the hand he's dealt And since he can't afford a belt... ...It's the Last of the Big Time Suspenders Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (991eG) 89
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM Obligatory: $20 bucks, same as in town. They used to be a nickel. Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (T4tVD) 90
"With his 'fucks to give' meter still at zero, Bob stares at the pride parade marching by his home.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (Zz0t1) 91
Baghdad Bob?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM (ufFY8) 92
Wait, that's a black dude?
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (q8LR6) Seems that way. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (JAhdn) 93
BTW, a black-and-white is a vanilla milkshake with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
Decent people order a white-and-black, which is far superior. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (RIvkX) 94
This growth of "collections" and associated increase in acquisition for its own sake is examined through an ethno-anthropological framework, with comparisons drawn to contemporary "consumer culture," with recommendations for reducing excessive consumption to reduce the social effects of wealth disparity and the ecological effects of climate change.
But enough from Katherine Maher. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (CsUN+) 95
Something tells me those flowers weren't Uncle Bob's idea.
Posted by: t-bird at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (Av2Ad) 96
A vase, a book, a bowl, and a metronome? on the table...
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 09:40 AM Bell, book, and candle > book, bowl, and metronome Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (Wnv9h) 97
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) ++++ It's a male gnome that bought into the "men should obsesses over their skin, hair and clothing just like women do" nonsense. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (HnUIn) 98
Shiplap!
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (8mBXH) 99
Aha! Nice background story, good selection CBD!
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (YRsIm) 100
True Codger-hood is only attained when one wears a belt AND suspenders. Uncle Bob has sadly, fallen short.
Posted by: Even a Cardboard Belt at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (V5BDR) 101
Huh, I cannot find this one on wikiart. 1929.
I like the artists style. Feels very 20s. He seemed to like naked women, the figures are more realistic than idealized. The page on this one at the Met: "He painted several family members—usually elders—throughout his career. His sitter in this instance is his mother’s half-brother, Robert (Bob) White, who was born enslaved in 1850 but eventually owned his own farm. Motley portrays him at home in Arkansas seated on his porch, wizened by age after decades of labor. The table next to him features a still life arrangement of a vase of flowers, an ashtray complete with match holder, and a book, perhaps a Bible, a detail that might signify White’s literacy." Me: or maybe Bob's devotion to God? Crazy idea, I know, Mr Commie Writer. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (di6C2) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (9yWhg) 103
...It's the Last of the Big Time Suspenders
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 09:48 AM Aww... *kicks rock* Posted by: Sweet Charity at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (Wnv9h) 104
True Codger-hood is only attained when one wears a belt AND suspenders. Uncle Bob has sadly, fallen short.
Posted by: Even a Cardboard Belt Do overalls count? Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (sHgnb) 105
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) ++++ It's a male gnome that bought into the "men should obsesses over their skin, hair and clothing just like women do" nonsense. Man, around here you really have to know your gnome-enclature. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (CsUN+) 106
38 What is the round brassy-looking thing on the table to the right?
----- I think it's a cigarette-box holder. I doubt he'd have that many pencils in a pencil holder. Although a quick look for vintage American cigarette packs didn't bring up any that had a red stripe/ribbon on them. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (vtyCZ) 107
I saw Indignant Cannibals open for Six Angry Samoans in '89 at the Malayan.
@MailOnline 1h 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle https://trib.al/ZiJMJ2P Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (IG4Id) 108
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) ++++ It's a male gnome that bought into the "men should obsesses over their skin, hair and clothing just like women do" nonsense. Posted by: Joe Mannix *snort Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (sHgnb) 109
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) Like a short fat elf in a pointy hat that you put in your garden. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (JAhdn) ------------- And uses the public transit system. /BTW, for those who haven't seen the French movie Amélie -- highly recommended (my favorite foreign film and a perpetual clever laugh riot featuring a world-weary garden gnome traveler). Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (q8LR6) 110
True Codger-hood is only attained when one wears a belt AND suspenders. Uncle Bob has sadly, fallen short.
Are we forgetting something? Posted by: Onion at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (CsUN+) 111
I find this painting deeply disturbing. There's clearly no litter box for any therians exploring the lawn.
Posted by: The Principal of Mt. Nebo Middle School at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (UCSAm) 112
You'd think, with the overall look of the painting, Uncle
Bob would be holding a corn cob pipe. But that one, though the right color, has a narrow decorative band between the pipe body and the stem (the part that goes into your mouth). Normally cob pipes don't have any frills like that. Still, it's neat that he is clearly sitting on his porch, with a book and his pipe. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (J2vNu) 113
Gator got his granny.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: Uncle Bob at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (ufFY8) 115
This was back before we tied an onion to our suspenders.
Posted by: Grandpa Simpson at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (dg+HA) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (vtyCZ) 117
"Lemme tell you a story, sonny boy..."
Posted by: Uncle Bob at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (7fElN) 118
You see a guy dressed like that, you know he's got a kick-ass ham radio shack.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (JRuSx) 119
He seemed to like naked women,
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (di6C2) A man of culture, I see. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (JAhdn) 120
You see a guy dressed like that, you know he's got a kick-ass ham radio shack.
Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (JRuSx) He's not my dad. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: Ciampino - for apples? at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (qfLjt) 122
Although a quick look for vintage American cigarette packs didn't bring up any that had a red stripe/ribbon on them.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (vtyCZ) L.S.M.F.T. Posted by: Uncle Bob at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (ufFY8) 123
True Codger-hood is only attained when one wears a belt AND suspenders. Uncle Bob has sadly, fallen short.
Posted by: Even a Cardboard Belt at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (V5BDR) ++++ LOL. One of the best visual jokes I have ever seen - and I didn't notice it for years - is from the movie "Office Space." One of the Bobs (the tall skinny one) wears suspenders that are made out of those woven leather belts. It's a very subtle and extremely funny visual pun on the "belt-and-suspenders" thing. http://tiny.cc/bh3txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (HnUIn) 124
Wonder what tasty pub food and drink CBD is enjoying today.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (9yWhg) 125
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art's page:
"His sitter in this instance is his mother’s half-brother, Robert (Bob) White, who was born enslaved in 1850 but eventually owned his own farm. Motley portrays him at home in Arkansas seated on his porch, wizened by age after decades of labor" The book isn't identified, but it could be a Bible. Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (rj6Yv) 126
@MailOnline 1h
'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle https://trib.al/ZiJMJ2P Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (IG4Id) ------------- Those cannibals back then had poor taste. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (q8LR6) 127
I did, in fact, have a great-uncle Bob and a great-grandfather Archibald...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (7fElN) 128
Man, around here you really have to know your gnome-enclature.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:51 AM (CsUN+) ++++ LOL. Nice. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (HnUIn) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (T4tVD) 130
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) 131
Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino In front of the door? Mat. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (WXNFJ) 132
Still, it's neat that he is clearly sitting on his porch, with a book and his pipe.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius Thank you Willie Nelson 🎵 There's a family Bible on the table Each page torn and hard to read But the family Bible on the table Will ever be my key to memories At the end of day when work was over And when the evening meal was done Dad would read to us from the family Bible And we'd count our many blessings one by one 🎵 Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (sHgnb) 133
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) ++++ It's a male gnome that bought into the "men should obsesses over their skin, hair and clothing just like women do" nonsense. Posted by: Joe Mannix Jeez Louise! Wake up from my 3 hour night time nap, grinding my teeth and making a conscious choice to be pissed off at the world today and some moron goes and posts something that makes me giggle and spit coffee. Not appreciated Joe! Posted by: Sock Monkey * waterwings fer sale at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (yps4S) 134
Judging solely on the basis of cranial capacity Uncle Bob has an IQ of 247
Lawdy, that noggin!!! Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (991eG) 135
Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino In front of the door? Mat. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (WXNFJ) In a pile of leaves? Russell. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (Zz0t1) 136
President Joe Biden, 81, “has no impairment,” Attorney General Merrick Garland claimed in the octogenarian’s defense on Tuesday.
While testifying under oath before a House appropriations subcommittee, Garland said “the president has no impairment” because he “watched” Biden conduct meetings. “I have watched him expertly guide meetings of staff and of cabinet members on issues of foreign affairs and military strategy and policy,” he said. “I have complete confidence in the president,” Garland noted. .. shows lying to Congress means nothing Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (RHGPo) Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (sHgnb) 138
Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino In front of the door? Mat. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (WXNFJ) ---- On the wall? Art. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:55 AM (7fElN) 139
116 I'm not a fan of the artist's style overall ...
---------- Those are pants not overalls! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 09:52 AM (vtyCZ) I actually do like it. To me it feels like 20s/30s, but without some of the monolithic impersonality of some other art from the period where the people do not look like people but representations of people. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (di6C2) 140
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) Are they in the North Atlantic? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (JAhdn) Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (sHgnb) 142
Just out of frame on the porch is every appliance Uncle Bob ever bought. Refrigerators, washing machines, there's even a stained flowered couch.
Posted by: Country Still-Life at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (V5BDR) 143
Someone needs a geography lesson. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (sHgnb) Well, NATO is a joke, so...... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (Zz0t1) 144
#122 Great response!
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140 Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) Are they in the North Atlantic? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (JAhdn) *The Atlantic Coast Conference has joined the chat* Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (PiwSw) 146
His sitter in this instance is his mother’s half-brother, Robert (Bob) White, who was born enslaved in 1850 but eventually owned his own farm.
------------ Damn. 'Merica! ... we hardly knew ye. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (q8LR6) 147
What's a metronome ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:45 AM (T4tVD) ++++ It's a male gnome that bought into the "men should obsesses over their skin, hair and clothing just like women do" nonsense. Posted by: Joe Mannix ---- Wasn't one of the Smurfs like that? (And I don't mean Smurfette) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (7fElN) 148
born in 1850, painted in 1929, decades of labor, 'wizened by age'...he looks none the worse for wear!
Posted by: t-bird at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (Fr3vV) 149
That's Ambrose Finnegan, the day before being eaten by cannibals.
Posted by: Uncle Biden at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (Q4IgG) 150
Just out of frame on the porch is every appliance Uncle Bob ever bought. Refrigerators, washing machines,
there's even a stained flowered couch. Posted by: Country Still-Life That's a fine quality item there, Clark. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (sHgnb) 151
The cicadas are here! The cicadas are here! Red-eyed devils, they are!
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (vFG9F) 152
I did, in fact, have a great-uncle Bob and a great-grandfather Archibald...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (7fElN) Had a 5xgrandfather nic named Ambus...for Ambrose...he owned slaves. Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (AwYPR) 153
63 Makes me think of Second Hand Lions.
Posted by: Just needs a shootin' iron at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (dg+HA) What a charming movie and underappreciated gem. Posted by: Kris at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (OyyDO) 154
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) Are they in the North Atlantic? They would be partners, not really part of the alliance, and would provide no defense guarantees to the real members. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (CsUN+) 155
146 His sitter in this instance is his mother’s half-brother, Robert (Bob) White, who was born enslaved in 1850 but eventually owned his own farm.
------------ Damn. 'Merica! ... we hardly knew ye. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (q8LR6) The exact opposite of DEI. That man earned every bit of that. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (di6C2) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (9yWhg) 157
That reminds me that I was reading something a few days ago and some guy was arguing that if Russia attacked Hawaii it wouldn't trigger NATO article whicheveroneitis because Hawaii is in the Pacific.
Uh...sure. Okay. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (JAhdn) 158
Bob waits and is getting high off of his stash, until the mail man drops of his social security welfare check, then he's off to booze it up and maybe get a whore or 2.
Would Hang. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (cDEsv) Posted by: UCLA at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (Fr3vV) 160
Just out of frame on the porch is every appliance Uncle Bob ever bought. Refrigerators, washing machines, there's even a stained flowered couch.
Posted by: Country Still-Life Nonna had a washing machine with an open tub and a wringer attached. I blame her for teaching young Tonypete the meaning of the phrase 'tit in a wringer'. That woman would say anything. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (WXNFJ) 161
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) Are they in the North Atlantic? They would be partners, not really part of the alliance, and would provide no defense guarantees to the real members. Posted by: Archimedes One of the "everyone gets a trophy" team. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (sHgnb) 162
Thee unfortunate combination of:
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G75.0 Micrognathia -AND- ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G91.9 Hydrocephalus, unspecified Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (991eG) 163
His sitter in this instance is his mother’s half-brother, Robert (Bob) White, who was born enslaved in 1850 but eventually owned his own farm.
------------ Damn. 'Merica! ... we hardly knew ye. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM Bob White? I know that guy! Posted by: A quail at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (Wnv9h) 164
We're in the North Atlantic, too. Posted by: UCLA at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (Fr3vV) "The conference of CHAMPIONS!" - - - - Bill Walton Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (T4tVD) 166
Argentina wants to join NATO
I imagine the general meetings including Britain would be rather chilly. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (CsUN+) 167
162 Thee unfortunate combination of:
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G75.0 Micrognathia -AND- ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G91.9 Hydrocephalus, unspecified Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (991eG) Damn, muldoon- had to look that one up. Smaller lower jaw. Huh. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (di6C2) 168
I blame her for teaching young Tonypete the meaning of the phrase 'tit in a wringer'. That woman would say anything.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:59 AM (WXNFJ) That's one hell of a purple nurple. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (Zz0t1) 169
Laboratory Sector for Making Folks Tiny (Fantastic Voyage)
Mmmm.....Raquel Welch in that white rubber getup...mmmm... Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (ufFY8) Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (Q4IgG) 171
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (RHGPo) ++++ Odd. Why? Argentina and the US already have decent military relations, and even train together during exercises. Argentina has a naval air force, for example, but no carriers since the early 90s IIRC. The maintain the naval air wing to interact with American naval forces should anything happen in that theater. The training exercises - often touch-and-go drills on US carriers - are colloquially referred to as "Gringo-Gaucho Drills," which is (deliberately) quite amusing. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (HnUIn) 172
a detail that might signify White’s literacy."
Me: or maybe Bob's devotion to God? Crazy idea, I know, Mr Commie Writer. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 09:50 It might be both things, honestly. Black artists in this period wanted to highlight positive features of black culture in America, like faith, education, hard work, etc. It was such a far cry from Cardi B that it's hard to comprehend. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (0FoWg) 173
Wait....he's black. Aren't we supposed to oppress him?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 *** Is he? Black, I mean? His hair doesn't look right for that. Yes, his hands are dark, but so are the hands of any white man or woman who's worked outdoors for his whole life. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (J2vNu) 174
What's a metronome? $20 bucks , same as in town . Except the metronome gives it back , then takes it back , then gives..
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (Wjvnb) 175
Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino In front of the door? Mat. Posted by: Tonypete ---- On the wall? Art. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel In the mailbox. Bill Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (WXNFJ) 176
Wasn't one of the Smurfs like that? (And I don't mean Smurfette)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM I don't remember a Faggy Smurf, but considering that there was only one female Smurf... Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (Wnv9h) 177
The cicadas are here! The cicadas are here! Red-eyed devils, they are!
Posted by: fd Sunny hostin hardest hit Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (cHBL9) 178
You people aren't fooling me. It's really Thursday, isn't it?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (vFG9F) 179
Um...Are Poland, Greece, Turkey, etc.?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (9yWhg) Geography is almost as bad as math. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (JAhdn) 180
>>>63 Makes me think of Second Hand Lions.
Posted by: Just needs a shootin' iron at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (dg+HA) What a charming movie and underappreciated gem. Posted by: Kris at April 19, 2024 09:58 AM (OyyDO) ******* Yes, I really enjoyed that movie it was a sweet story and I have been intending to watch it again. Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (Z8Xq7) 181
138 Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino In front of the door? Mat. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 09:54 AM (WXNFJ) ---- On the wall? Art. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at Water skiing? Skip Posted by: nurse ratched at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (UpLUT) 182
Contrast:
https://tinyurl.com/yfw8jz27 One of the best asses I have seen in art. Dude outside is a caricature. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (di6C2) 183
Judging solely on the basis of cranial capacity Uncle Bob has an IQ of 247
Lawdy, that noggin!!! Posted by: Muldoon So there is a correlation between head size and intellect? Is that the same science women in bars use when they ask a man what his shoe size is? Posted by: Sock Monkey * waterwings fer sale at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (yps4S) 184
166 Argentina wants to join NATO
I imagine the general meetings including Britain would be rather chilly. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:00 AM (CsUN+) Don't mention the Maldives. Posted by: Barack Obama, super genius at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (PiwSw) 185
It was such a far cry from Cardi B that it's hard to comprehend.
I suspect he would have a rather low opinion of her. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (CsUN+) 186
That would be my thought. But what is the thing behind it?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 *** A brass ashtray, with a holder for matches? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (J2vNu) 187
"Motley portrays him at home in Arkansas seated on his porch, wizened by age after decades of labor. The table next to him features a still life arrangement of a vase of flowers, an ashtray complete with match holder, and a book, perhaps a Bible, a detail that might signify White’s literacy."
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (vtyCZ) 188
Why not? They'd be at least as ineffective as Canada.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (Q4IgG) ++++ Canada's a real ally. Other countries routinely "support" US military actions. Canada sends men into theater. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (HnUIn) 189
It's cannibals, all the way down.
Posted by: torabora at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (AvZ3a) 190
Q: What do you call a drowning quadriplegic in the sea?
A: Bob. Posted by: Ciampino Having the bit about drowning is unnecessary, drowning or not they're bobbing Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:03 AM (cHBL9) 191
A brass ashtray, with a holder for matches?
------ Suuure. You thought that up on your own, WA! Suuuuuure. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (vtyCZ) 192
Makes me think of Second Hand Lions.
Posted by: Just needs a shootin' iron at April 19, 2024 *** One of the films on my short "I would change *nothing* about this movie" list. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (J2vNu) 193
It might be both things, honestly. Black artists in this period wanted to highlight positive features of black culture in America, like faith, education, hard work, etc. It was such a far cry from Cardi B that it's hard to comprehend.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (0FoWg) Fair point, YD. I was just kind of pissed at the article on the met site. It was a mess. Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (di6C2) 194
Hmm. As I look out my office window, it appears I have another common flicker preparing a nest in the tree just off my deck. Last year's nest was occupied by a squirrel, that still appears to be using it. Freakin' squatter.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (Wnv9h) 195
Canada's a real ally. Other countries routinely "support" US military actions. Canada sends men into theater.
Posted by: Joe Canada has .missed that memo Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (cHBL9) 196
Is he? Black, I mean? His hair doesn't look right for that. Yes, his hands are dark, but so are the hands of any white man or woman who's worked outdoors for his whole life.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (J2vNu) Description says he was a slave, so...... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (Zz0t1) 197
"It's cannibals, all the way down.
Posted by: torabora " If I opened a restaurant named "Canny Bell", would Taco Bell sue me? Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (vFG9F) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (IG4Id) 199
Just out of frame on the porch is every appliance Uncle Bob ever bought. Refrigerators, washing machines, there's even a stained flowered couch.
Posted by: Country Still-Life at April 19, 2024 09:56 AM (V5BDR) ---------------- Also, an early turn-of-the-19th-to-20th-century EV on fire. [BTW: Ransom Eli Olds built a short run of electric "horseless carriages" before devising the first mass-market Oldsmobile car -- the one known electric survivor is in a museum in Lansing, Michigan, which became home to Oldsmobile after a fire in Mr. Olds’ Detroit factory.] Coincidence? We don't think so ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (q8LR6) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (Zz0t1) 201
Starlings, greatest birds ever
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (cHBL9) 202
Um...Are Poland, Greece, Turkey, etc.?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Geography is almost as bad as math. Posted by: Robert Universities in the 'Big Ten' can't do the math thing either. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (WXNFJ) 203
It might be both things, honestly. Black artists in this period wanted to highlight positive features of black culture in America, like faith, education, hard work, etc. It was such a far cry from Cardi B that it's hard to comprehend.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:01 AM (0FoWg) ++++ Aspirational art is no good. It might make people remember that they aren't mere beasts of burden. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (HnUIn) 204
What is the round brassy-looking thing on the table to the right?
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher * Exterozometer. Measures extraterrestrial activity. It's pegged, you damned dirty ape! Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 *** That reminds me of the Clifford D. Simak novelette "The Big Front Yard." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (J2vNu) 205
If I opened a restaurant named "Canny Bell", would Taco Bell sue me? Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (vFG9F) Would you provide phones to illegals? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (Zz0t1) 206
The flowers on the table look very nice and brighten up the picture.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (XkYcA) Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (/y8xj) 208
Argentina would be a good ally to jave
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (cHBL9) 209
Gaaa. Just clicked on Twitchy and there is a particularly horrifying picture of Joy Behar front and center. Eye bleach, stat
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (Wjvnb) 210
Try the Green Taco. It's Green!
Posted by: Canny Bell at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (vFG9F) 211
Nonna had a washing machine with an open tub and a wringer attached.
------ We had one through the '60s until the late '60s or early '70s when a friend of mine got his arm caught in it and then dad sprang for an electric clothes-dryer! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (vtyCZ) 212
Makes me think of Second Hand Lions.
Posted by: Just needs a shootin' iron at April 19, 2024 *** One of the films on my short "I would change *nothing* about this movie" list. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (J2vNu) I would tweak the ending. Instead of confirming the uncles' adventures I'd leave it deliberately ambiguous. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (JAhdn) 213
Contrast:
https://tinyurl.com/yfw8jz27 That's a very interesting painting (no, not for that reason). The black man in the background looks like a racist caricature, with the big red lips, exaggerated pose with the cigar, and the proximity to naked white women, yet the artist is himself black. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (CsUN+) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (9yWhg) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (Zz0t1) 216
Gaaa. Just clicked on Twitchy and there is a particularly horrifying picture of Joy Behar front and center. Eye bleach, stat
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (Wjvnb) ++++ I usually don't post girls on the Art Thread, but we're over 200 and the Behar Exception is quite powerful. http://tiny.cc/vi3txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) 217
Water skiing?
Skip In a hole? Phil (For Joe) Captured by cannibals? Stu Posted by: Oddbob Outside in the barn? Rusty. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (WXNFJ) 218
Nonna had a washing machine with an open tub and a wringer attached
Bet she had to watch the tits around there Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (cHBL9) 219
You people aren't fooling me. It's really Thursday, isn't it?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 10:02 AM (vFG9F) Don't tell Skip ! Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (T4tVD) 220
How are the birds today?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (9yWhg) ++++ Absent, thankfully. Maybe it'll stay that way. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) 221
That's a very interesting painting (no, not for that reason). The black man in the background looks like a racist caricature, with the big red lips, exaggerated pose with the cigar, and the proximity to naked white women, yet the artist is himself black. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (CsUN+) Eyes on da prize. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (Zz0t1) 222
I imagine the general meetings including Britain would be rather chilly.
-------- 🐧 Penguins would help break the ice. 🐧 Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (vtyCZ) 223
Gaaa. Just clicked on Twitchy and there is a particularly horrifying picture of Joy Behar front and center. Eye bleach, stat
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM (Wjvnb) How bad can it be? Is she in a microbikini? Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (JAhdn) 224
Hmm. As I look out my office window, it appears I have another common flicker preparing a nest in the tree just off my deck. Last year's nest was occupied by a squirrel, that still appears to be using it. Freakin' squatter.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (Wnv9h) --------------- Out here in Northern AZ, we annually see the the "Western Red-Breasted Tail Flicker” -- a subspecies of the Northern Flicker -- and they make hawk-like sounds. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (q8LR6) 225
Argentina would be a good ally to jave
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:06 AM I wonder if they have any good beef MREs in Argentina. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (Wnv9h) 226
BTW: Ransom Eli Olds built a short run of electric "horseless carriages" before devising the first mass-market Oldsmobile car -- the one known electric survivor is in a museum in Lansing, Michigan,
There are a couple 100+ old electric cars at the Gilmore Museum in MI. Don't think they are Olds, though. They also have a Stanley Steamer and the last Checker (?) taxi that came off the assembly line. Great museum. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (ufFY8) 227
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) Oh my...... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 10:09 AM (T4tVD) 229
Breaking: Beau Biden was eaten by cannibals as he was fighting the Germans on 9/11 in George Washington’s army.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:09 AM (tpjlM) 230
I wonder if they have any good beef MREs in Argentina. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (Wnv9h) Don't cry for me....... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:09 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:09 AM (9yWhg) 232
🐧 Penguins would help break the ice. 🐧
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (vtyCZ) ++++ Argentina could probably provide them. At worst, they'd have to do a limited incursion into Chile to get 'em. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:09 AM (HnUIn) 233
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) She seems to be summoning me with the power of her mind. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (JAhdn) 234
Out here in Northern AZ, we annually see the the "Western Red-Breasted Tail Flicker” -- a subspecies of the Northern Flicker -- and they make hawk-like sounds.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM (q8LR6) We have the "Large-Breasted Bean Flicker" Posted by: PrOnHub at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (ufFY8) 235
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G75.0
Micrognathia -AND- ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G91.9 Hydrocephalus, unspecified Posted by: Muldoon Maybe: ICD-10-CM Code for Heart failure, unspecified I50.9 (clubbed index finger) Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (guGes) 236
I usually don't post girls on the Art Thread, but we're over 200 and the Behar Exception is quite powerful.
http://tiny.cc/vi3txz Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) Nice eyes. Nice skin. Great cleavage. That is what we call 'presentation.' Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (di6C2) 237
tarlings, greatest birds ever
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:05 AM (cHBL9) Why ? Posted by: JT Write when not using phone Tldr. They work as motherfuckers Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (cHBL9) 238
Out here in Northern AZ, we annually see the the "Western Red-Breasted Tail Flicker” -- a subspecies of the Northern Flicker -- and they make hawk-like sounds.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:08 AM Mine are yellow shafted flickers. This one's hard at work. The wood chips are flying. The tree is only about 15 feet from my deck and the drop off in the land has the nest only a few feet above eye level. Should make for some good bird watching this season. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (Wnv9h) 239
Painting reminds me I hafta pick up some light bulbs today.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (MvF+J) 240
Seeing a JJ morning! Hoping he's back for good!
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 10:11 AM (3CVIc) 241
Mine are yellow shafted flickers. This one's hard at work. The wood chips are flying. The tree is only about 15 feet from my deck and the drop off in the land has the nest only a few feet above eye level. Should make for some good bird watching this season.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:10 AM (Wnv9h) ++++ "Yellow-shafted flicker" sounds like either: 1. A technical problem with CRT displays 2. Something very, very dirty Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:11 AM (HnUIn) 242
I usually don't post girls on the Art Thread, but we're over 200 and the Behar Exception is quite powerful.
http://tiny.cc/vi3txz It moved. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (tpjlM) 243
194 Hmm. As I look out my office window, it appears I have another common flicker preparing a nest in the tree just off my deck. Last year's nest was occupied by a squirrel, that still appears to be using it. Freakin' squatter.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:04 AM (Wnv9h) "Squatter" is a pejorative term that fails to address modes of systemic injustice perpetrated by a reliance on outdated Western views of justice, which historically exclude BIPOC alternative systems of justice. The NPR Stylebook mandates the usage of "undocumented homeowner" instead. Posted by: Katherine Maher at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (PiwSw) 244
We have the "Large-Breasted Bean Flicker"
Posted by: PrOnHub Around here it's almost time for the Large Breasted American Bed-Wrestler to come back from wintering in Fort Myers. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (WXNFJ) 245
Large Servin' Mmhmm Fried Taters
Posted by: Karl Childers at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (UCSAm) 246
Saw two rabbits in the backyard yesterday. Wife thinks they may be living under the deck. We've had rabbits living there before.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (9yWhg) 247
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"Yellow-shafted flicker" sounds like either: 1. A technical problem with CRT displays 2. Something very, very dirty Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:11 AM (HnUIn) When the magnets break loose and the convergence is out of whack. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (Zz0t1) 248
Our flickers like to hoover ants out of sidewalk cracks. Pretty birds.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (MvF+J) 249
Squatter has an entirely different meaning in germany
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (cHBL9) 250
If I opened a restaurant named "Canny Bell", would Taco Bell sue me?
Posted by: fd Taco Bell sue? Baby, look up the story of Taco Bell ripping off a Mexican joint for their menu and get back to us. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (IG4Id) 251
Large Servin' Mmhmm Fried Taters
Posted by: Karl Childers at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (UCSAm) Sizzle Pork And Mmmmmmm! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (Zz0t1) 252
LSMFT has another slang meaning that I heard many years ago when I was working blue-collar. It's prob. not appropriate for a family blog.
Lucky Strike had an ad campaign in the Forties after America got into the war. Apparently their cig packs used to sport a green stripe, or were green. After Dec. 1941, LS canceled the green, and ads proclaimed, "Lucky Strike Green Has Gone to War!" I guess they wanted you to think that the green dye was essential to the war effort -- that they were sacrificing the old packaging for the duration. (I don't think the green package ever came back.) Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (J2vNu) 253
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:07 AM (HnUIn) That's some tough competition. Posted by: Hypnotoad at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (SYTee) 254
I once wrote a program that threw a Behar Exception.
Indicating, of course, a hardware problem ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (q8LR6) 255
Squatter has an entirely different meaning in germany
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (cHBL9) And Cleveland. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:14 AM (rYSaN) 256
255 Squatter has an entirely different meaning in germany
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (cHBL9) And Cleveland. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:14 AM (rYSaN That's just nasty! Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 10:14 AM (3CVIc) 257
Our flickers like to hoover ants out of sidewalk cracks. Pretty birds.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM They are. I'm glad a pair came back this spring. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:14 AM (Wnv9h) 258
Squatter has an entirely different meaning in germany
Posted by: N And Cleveland. Posted by: Robert What? Posted by: Zombie Danny Thomas at April 19, 2024 10:15 AM (WXNFJ) 259
And now we know why Biden is so desperate to get the Hamas vote in MI.
Why, with the gov, the SOS and the fraud, they are all acting like they could lose MI. RFK Jr is on the ballot in MI. That is the source of panic. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 19, 2024 10:15 AM (yikga) 260
Out here in Northern AZ, we annually see the the "Western Red-Breasted Tail Flicker” -- a subspecies of the Northern Flicker -- and they make hawk-like sounds.
Posted by: ShainS In Dallas, home of plastic surgery, we have the "Texas Big Breasted Tail Flicker" and they make screeching harridan sounds. The "I want to talk to the manager" sounds. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:15 AM (sHgnb) 261
Argentina does have a long Atlantic seacoast. Unfortunately it's all in the *South* Atlantic. Oops.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:15 AM (J2vNu) 262
I guess they wanted you to think that the green dye was essential to the war effort -- that they were sacrificing the old packaging for the duration. (I don't think the green package ever came back.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:13 AM (J2vNu) No. My Dad used to smoke Lucky's. I remember them as always being red. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:16 AM (ufFY8) 263
"Squatter" is a pejorative term that fails to address modes of systemic injustice perpetrated by a reliance on outdated Western views of justice, which historically exclude BIPOC alternative systems of justice. The NPR Stylebook mandates the usage of "undocumented homeowner" instead.
Posted by: Katherine Maher at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM *slowly rotates selector switch* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:17 AM (Wnv9h) 264
I am a fan of big tits, after you date a girl with big sweater puppies anything under dd is a disappointment, but imitation tits are not as fun
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:17 AM (cHBL9) 265
Columbia president Minouche Shafik repeated this claim at a meeting of the university’s senate. "Demonstrators," she said, "were sprayed with a toxic chemical."
It now appears that the "toxic chemical" was a harmless fart spray purchased on Amazon for $26.11. According to a lawsuit filed against Columbia on Tuesday, the suspended student had in fact dispersed "Liquid Ass"—a "gag gift for adults and kids," per its product description—at an unsanctioned pro-Palestinian rally. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:17 AM (RHGPo) 266
Legal Insurrection: Equal Protection Project Opposes Proposed DEI Amendment to the NY State Constitution
The Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot in November 2024 would enshrine Diversity Equity & Inclusion into the New York State Constitution, protecting reverse discrimination and other discrimination done in the name of “dismantling discrimination.” https://tinyurl.com/ypbp7jtk Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:17 AM (JAhdn) 267
"Squatter" is a pejorative term that fails to address modes of systemic injustice perpetrated by a reliance on outdated Western views of justice, which historically exclude BIPOC alternative systems of justice. The NPR Stylebook mandates the usage of "undocumented homeowner" instead.
Posted by: Katherine Maher *slowly rotates selector switch* Posted by: RedMindBlueState Off of Authentic Frontier Gibberish. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:18 AM (sHgnb) 268
264 I am a fan of big tits, after you date a girl with big sweater puppies anything under dd is a disappointment, but imitation tits are not as fun
Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:17 AM (cHBL9) Yeah, but any bigger than that, and it's a 99% chance it's either a troon or a crossdresser (who doesn't identify as a troon) trying to trap you. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 10:18 AM (UnA8+) 269
When the magnets break loose and the convergence is out of whack.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (Zz0t1) ++++ Service recommendation: When assembly 243571-J or derivative assemblies are in use, it is recommended to also check for accelerated wear-out of the green electron gun. Yellow-shafted flicker is usually related to convergence drift, but absent physical damage, it rarely occurs in the absence of abnormally reduced green intensity. If the green electron gun is at reduced output, increase its drive until it returns to normal range and advise the owner that the set will likely need to be replaced within five years. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:18 AM (HnUIn) 270
I guess they wanted you to think that the green dye was essential to the war effort -- that they were sacrificing the old packaging for the duration. (I don't think the green package ever came back.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 No. My Dad used to smoke Lucky's. I remember them as always being red. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 *** Well, they certainly had the ad campaign; I've seen scans of them. Maybe there was a second flavor, or a product with filters, called "Lucky Strike Green." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:19 AM (J2vNu) 271
One unsanctioned event, "Resistance 101," featured speakers from Israeli-designated terror groups and praise for plane hijackings, which Khaled Barakat, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, called an "important tactic" of the "Palestinian resistance."
Four students were suspended over the event, video of which was removed from Youtube for violating the platform’s anti-terrorism rules. One student, Aidan Parisi, refused to leave campus, pledging to resist the suspension "just as the Palestinians have resisted occupation." Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:19 AM (RHGPo) 272
Yeah, but any bigger than that, and it's a 99% chance it's either a troon or a crossdresser (who doesn't identify as a troon) trying to trap you.
The first dds I ran into were hs, so not so much a worry then, More of a worry in hs now though Posted by: N at April 19, 2024 10:20 AM (cHBL9) 273
In Dallas, home of plastic surgery, we have the "Texas Big Breasted Tail Flicker" and they make screeching harridan sounds. The "I want to talk to the manager" sounds.
Posted by: rickb223 Last time I was visiting the kids in Big D, while at a Central Market, I saw such a creature. What was really interesting was that she was with Grandma and her daughter and they all dressed exactly the same along with the big hair, flashy jewelry, and over done makeup. An interesting species. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:20 AM (WXNFJ) 274
If the green electron gun is at reduced output, increase its drive until it returns to normal range and advise the owner that the set will likely need to be replaced within five years.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:18 AM (HnUIn) Better replace the 200 ohm 1w load resistor. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:20 AM (Zz0t1) 275
Four students were suspended over the event, video of which was removed from Youtube for violating the platform’s anti-terrorism rules. One student, Aidan Parisi, refused to leave campus, pledging to resist the suspension "just as the Palestinians have resisted occupation."
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:19 AM (RHGPo) ++++ So they will show solidarity with those "resisting occupation" by refusing their exile and engaging in occupation? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:20 AM (HnUIn) 276
NEW: Justice Department investigation finds FBI had no bias in targeting Catholic "extremists"
- Nobody expects the Catholic extremists! Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (FVME7) 277
Well, they certainly had the ad campaign; I've seen scans of them. Maybe there was a second flavor, or a product with filters, called "Lucky Strike Green."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:19 AM (J2vNu) Could be. I was a dumb kid, and just remembered red Lucky's and green Kool's. I was never a cigarette connoisseur, until I bought RJR and Phillip Morris stock. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (ufFY8) 278
I find it fascinating that I still get 2-3 spam mails per week from National Review flogging a sale or discounted subscription.
This is so very stupid. NR isn't that expensive, and "value" arguments for wonk literature is never effective. Unless it's *really* expensive, the price isn't the reason someone subscribes or doesn't. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (HnUIn) 279
Yeah, but any bigger than that, and it's a 99% chance it's either a troon or a crossdresser (who doesn't identify as a troon) trying to trap you.
Posted by: XTC https://tinyurl.com/2p8htaak As an expert in this area, I have to rate this statement as "mostly true". But c'mon....we all remember and love these size "Z" tiddies, right? Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at April 19, 2024 10:23 AM (JCZqz) 280
[Correction from wifey: our tail flickers are Western "Red-Shafted" ones, not "Red-Breasted." "Oh, my!" -- Obligatory George Takai]
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:23 AM (q8LR6) 281
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:20 AM (WXNFJ)
We go to the local CM on Sunday to get pachugo. There's always a cadre of THOTs from the nearby university in yoga pants. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 10:23 AM (YRsIm) 282
If (woman.rating
throw Behar exception; Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:23 AM (tpjlM) 283
per Snopes, the bullseye was always red, the pack was originally green.
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 10:24 AM (SYTee) 284
63 ... "Makes me think of Second Hand Lions."
It does a bit, doesn't it. I watch that movie at least once a year. It is fun, heartwarming and has its poignant moments. And Robert Duval as a crusty old character is always a pleasure. Posted by: JTB at April 19, 2024 10:24 AM (zudum) Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:24 AM (tpjlM) 286
Then suspend her in an iron cage and let the fucking crows have her.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:24 AM (0FoWg) 287
276 NEW: Justice Department investigation finds FBI had no bias in targeting Catholic "extremists"
- Nobody expects the Catholic extremists! Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (FVME7) 'bank robber find he did not break law in robbing bank, freed on own recognizance' Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (3CVIc) 288
Then suspend her in an iron cage and let the fucking crows have her.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice I'm moving your resume' to the top of the pile. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (WXNFJ) 289
It's almost May already. We'll have all the pretty birds coming through. Grosbeaks, orioles, buntings. Tempus fugit.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (MvF+J) 290
Could be. I was a dumb kid, and just remembered red Lucky's and green Kool's. I was never a cigarette connoisseur, until I bought RJR and Phillip Morris stock.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (ufFY -------------- Wifey is a serious Dividend Investor (even wrote an app by that name to track her portfolio and payments). Phillip Morris has been her best-paying dividend stock for decades ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (q8LR6) 291
This is so very stupid. NR isn't that expensive, and "value" arguments for wonk literature is never effective. Unless it's *really* expensive, the price isn't the reason someone subscribes or doesn't.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:22 AM (HnUIn) It could be a cent a month and I still never subscribe to any publication. Inevitably that cent a month turns into $17.99 a month after the intro rate. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (tpjlM) 292
It could be a cent a month and I still never subscribe to any publication. Inevitably that cent a month turns into $17.99 a month after the intro rate.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (tpjlM) I remember the record clubs.....get 14 albums for a penny! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Zz0t1) 293
As an expert in this area, I have to rate this statement as "mostly true". But c'mon....we all remember and love these size "Z" tiddies, right?
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at April 19, 2024 10:23 AM Without clicking, I'm guessing freakazoid Canadian shop teacher. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Wnv9h) 294
Pixie doesn’t like Java syntax in comments.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:24 AM (tpjlM) ++++ Avoid the less-than sign. It never works properly and gets stripped out. You can use negation instead, I think. If (!(woman.rating >= 0)) throw Behar exception; Should work. I guess we'll see. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (HnUIn) 295
Scotland becomes latest country to join Team Reality, halts puberty blockers for children
- Related. How to spot a Scotsman. (1 minute) https://shorturl.at/aBJZ6 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (FVME7) 296
Without clicking, I'm guessing freakazoid Canadian shop teacher. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Wnv9h) DING DING DING!!!! On to the bonus round!!! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Zz0t1) 297
I understand the artist is chronicling African American art, music, and literature. But, though the gentleman in the painting is Black, I recognize (in my mind) an almost mirror image of my Uncle Bob who passed a few years ago. The same bearing, dress, abode - very Americana, much the same for decades.
I'd hang it. Thank you. Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (NFX2v) 298
Farm Report: Soil temperature here is 57 degrees F. At 60 degrees we cook, I mean plant. Gotta stop watching Breaking Bad. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (RKVpM) 299
DING DING DING!!!!
On to the bonus round!!! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Zz0t1) ++++ Spoiler alert: the bonus is a date with him. Also, the date is mandatory. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (HnUIn) 300
NEXTA @nexta_tv 10h
Nearly a hundred new marine species have been discovered on reefs near New Zealand - Ocean Census The research was conducted in a little-explored area of the Bounty Trench, and it was there that new species of ocean life were found. NEXTA @nexta_tv 11h Japanese Kenta Adachi broke the world record for the number of pull-ups in 24 hours among men He managed to do 8940 pull-ups, which is more than 300 more than the previous record set by Gary Lloyd from Australia. Kenta ascribes his visit to Bounty Trench for lunch with his new record. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (vtyCZ) 301
I second the love for the film "Secondhand Lions."
A real treat for Bloom County fans is the instant recognition of the cartoon art for the closing credits ... performed of course by the hand of one Berkeley Breathed. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:29 AM (q8LR6) 302
Kenta ascribes his visit to Bounty Trench for lunch with his new record.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (vtyCZ) ++++ "The Bounty Trench" sounds like a *really* seedy strip club. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:29 AM (HnUIn) 303
I don't know how true this is but I'm willing to suspend disbelief.
Report: Israel and Iran were satisfied with the "eye for an eye" they had dealt each other, but then the Biden admin blabbed to the press and made Iran look bad Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (FVME7) 304
The black man in the background looks like a racist caricature, because he is. They're "between acts" in a musical revue, and that character was a mainstay (Mister Interlocutor) from minstrelsy right up to the Technicolor era.
Bert Williams, who wrote the first all-black show on Broadway, used to have to wear black-face makeup because he was Bahamian, and didn't blend in with the other actors. When the "coon show" started to go out of style due to white folks' racial sensibilities both ways, black performers complained bitterly because the buck'n'wing high stepper characterizations had been good steady work for a long time. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (zdLoL) Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (/y8xj) 306
I can eat fifty Bidens.
Posted by: Cool Hand Cannibal at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (SYTee) 307
It's a little known fact but most mortgage applications which are declined are due to failure to pay off their Columbia House accounts. Posted by: Cliff Clavin at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (RKVpM) 308
"The Bounty Trench" sounds like a *really* seedy strip club.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) Heh. Or, 'The JoyTyme Touching Studio'. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (WXNFJ) 309
Less than no good, greater than good.
Interesting. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (tpjlM) 310
NEXTA @nexta_tv 10h
Nearly a hundred new marine species have been discovered on reefs near New Zealand - Ocean Census The research was conducted in a little-explored area of the Bounty Trench, and it was there that new species of ocean life were found. . . . Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 *** But what of the green-lipped mussel? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM (J2vNu) 311
NEXTA @nexta_tv 11h
Japanese Kenta Adachi broke the world record for the number of pull-ups in 24 hours among men He managed to do 8940 pull-ups, which is more than 300 more than the previous record set by Gary Lloyd from Australia. Kenta ascribes his visit to Bounty Trench for lunch with his new record. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (vtyCZ) He's going to celebrate by going down to a nearby vending machine, buying a pair of used panties, putting them up to his face and inhaling deeply. Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (JAhdn) 312
"I usually don't post girls on the Art Thread"
And that certainly was a girl. Looks about 18. I'm glad she's improving her life by doing (what do the men call it?) THOT shots for fun and profit. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (XkYcA) 313
London police threatened to arrest a man at a Palestine protest because he was "openly Jewish" and that was causing a disturbance
- Geez! Walking around openly Jewish! What did he expect? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (FVME7) 314
"The Bounty Trench" sounds like a *really* seedy strip club.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:29 AM (HnUIn) *shifty eyes* Posted by: Sandra Fluke at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (PiwSw) 315
The Canadian tittyfreak is one of my favorite recent news items. Hilarious troll. In his life outside of work, he just goes about his business as the middle-aged Canuck dude he really is, and then throws "Im gender fluid" at anyone who complains. He's awesome.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (0FoWg) 316
Probably to prevent malicious scripting. Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM People really do that shit? Posted by: Robert'); DROP TABLE at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (RKVpM) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (9yWhg) 318
The Canadian tittyfreak is one of my favorite recent news items. Hilarious troll. In his life outside of work, he just goes about his business as the middle-aged Canuck dude he really is, and then throws "Im gender fluid" at anyone who complains. He's awesome.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (0FoWg) ++++ He didn't make the rules, but he sure knows how to work 'em. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:32 AM (HnUIn) 319
This is so very stupid. NR isn't that expensive, and "value" arguments for wonk literature is never effective. Unless it's *really* expensive, the price isn't the reason someone subscribes or doesn't.
Posted by: Joe Mannix I can make up my own David French articles for fun on my toilet for free. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 10:32 AM (IG4Id) 320
DING DING DING!!!!
On to the bonus round!!! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (Zz0t1) ++++ Spoiler alert: the bonus is a date with him. Also, the date is mandatory. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM *forfeits game* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:33 AM (Wnv9h) 321
I second the love for the film "Secondhand Lions."
A real treat for Bloom County fans is the instant recognition of the cartoon art for the closing credits ... performed of course by the hand of one Berkeley Breathed. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 *** The film's years-later epilogue, where we find the boy has become a cartoonist and his strip features the lioness he knew, and that his uncles really were rip-snorting adventurers . . . that's really what lifts the film out of the ordinary. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:34 AM (J2vNu) 322
But what of the green-lipped mussel?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM Steam with garlic, leeks, white wine, and a few red pepper flakes. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:34 AM (Wnv9h) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:34 AM (FVME7) 324
Limericks Stop Muldoon From Thinking
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:35 AM (991eG) Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:35 AM (WXNFJ) 326
@nexta_tv
Nearly a hundred new marine species have been discovered on reefs near New Zealand - Ocean Census ... Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:28 AM (vtyCZ) ++++ I was assured that there is ongoing extinction apocalypse and biodiversity collapse because of the evil white man and his Gaia-hating industry. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (HnUIn) 327
Isn't Uncle Bob's mustache riding kind of low?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (63Dwl) 328
Ha, go figure:
I dipped into the market a month or so ago and bought 10 mighty shares of Netflix (NFLX) at around $570 per share. I usually do not buy (sometimes to my detriment) the latest thing people buzz about. NFLX has been around a while, and I watched the DEIsney earnings call two quarters ago, and compared it to NFLX's call a few days later. Compared to vague, blue sky bullshitting Disney, those Netflix fuckers were focused, raging capitalists intent on making money. They knew their shit cold. So, I bought those shares for fun. Fast forward to yesterday. NFLX earnings call was decent, but they said they were going to stop reporting subscribers numbers and average revenue per subscriber, because that metric is misleading, since the price points are different in each country. Logical to me. The market freaked out over it, and NFLX dropped like 40 points (LOL). Now I am back to even. People are sheep. Go figure. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (ufFY8) 329
But what of the green-lipped mussel?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:30 AM * Steam with garlic, leeks, white wine, and a few red pepper flakes. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 *** I was thinking of those constant ads for Omega-XL with John Walsh, where they tout the product as containing extracts from "the green-lipped mussel from the pristine waters of New Zealand." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (J2vNu) 330
LOL. They already have an Uncle Bossy and a Cannibal action figure out. 😂😂😂
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (sHgnb) 331
Isn't Uncle Bob's mustache riding kind of low?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (63Dwl) ++++ It always does, at least until I ask for a ride. That makes him smile and perks it right up! Posted by: Mrs. Bob at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (HnUIn) 332
I have a car designed by the guy who did the Lucky Strike pack. It doesn't have a single target on it. And it's not green.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (zdLoL) 333
I was thinking of those constant ads for Omega-XL with John Walsh, where they tout the product as containing extracts from "the green-lipped mussel from the pristine waters of New Zealand."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM Hmm. Haven't seen those. I'll just eat them. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (Wnv9h) 334
Isn't Uncle Bob's mustache riding kind of low?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 *** It looks like Gus McRae's in Lonesome Dove. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (J2vNu) 335
Immigrants and American Anxiety. Tune out the demagogues and look for the deeper economic and cultural sources of our unease.
REPUBLICANS TORPEDOED a tough, comprehensive bill that would have brought serious and much-needed reform to our southern border...Republicans...decided they could not win the 2024 election if the border was not visibly chaotic....Trump, offers one central explanation for the source of Americans’ problems: immigrants. Without immigrants streaming into the country, Republicans would be forced to deal with the complicated reality of why Americans feel more alone and unhappy than ever before. It turns out impoverished people making a desperate play for a better life are not the true source of our angst, so even if the border were brought under control, our spiritual crisis would have remained. It falls to us to rebuild a sense of obligation to each other—a new American solidarity. We need to build concrete policies that prevent excesses and cruelties now permitted in the name of profit. we need to rebuild a culture that prioritizes the common good—the idea we owe more to each other than just whatever the market will allow us to get away with. Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (JCZqz) 336
Avoid the less-than sign. It never works properly and gets stripped out. You can use negation instead, I think.
If (!(woman.rating >= 0)) throw Behar exception; Should work. I guess we'll see. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:27 AM (HnUIn) ------------- LMAO. Of course, I would have saved two characters of code writing: If (woman.rating throw Behar exception; I AM NOT OCD, I SWEAR!!! Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (q8LR6) 337
Isn't Uncle Bob's mustache riding kind of low?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. "That's Uncle Joe, his mustache's kind of low at the Junction" You're welcome. Try to get that out of your head this morning. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:38 AM (WXNFJ) 338
@304: very interesting. Thanks.
Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:38 AM (CsUN+) 339
Thus endeth the lesson ... Mannix wins again.
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:38 AM (q8LR6) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:38 AM (ufFY8) 341
The plethora of new marine species is to be expected in Climate Change as old species boil off. -- Experts any day now Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 10:39 AM (RKVpM) 342
"That's Uncle Joe, his mustache's kind of low at the Junction"
You're welcome. Try to get that out of your head this morning. Posted by: Tonypete As long as I also have the mental image of the naked girls in the water tank, I'm good. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:40 AM (9yWhg) 343
Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (JCZqz)
++++ Wow. Seriously, wow. Unreal. I could write a lengthy column on just these three paragraphs of total stupidity. Are they still pretending to be "conservative," even under the loosest definitions? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:41 AM (HnUIn) 344
Phillip Morris has been her best-paying dividend stock for decades ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:25 AM (q8LR6) Yes it has! When they tobacco deal went down during Clinton, companies like RJR and MO said "fuck it, we are going to hand cash to shareholders", so their payout ratio increased. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:41 AM (ufFY8) 345
Fast forward to yesterday. NFLX earnings call was decent, but they said they were going to stop reporting subscribers numbers and average revenue per subscriber, because that metric is misleading, since the price points are different in each country. Logical to me.
The market freaked out over it, and NFLX dropped like 40 points (LOL). Now I am back to even. People are sheep. Go figure. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ======== Buy and hold is about the only strategy that makes sense in an individual stock's case. I prefer index funds simply because they are already diversified as far as risk (other than economic downturns). I am leaving out black swan events that require a very different sort of investing aiming at stores of wealth rather than an investment per se. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:41 AM (nWD6/) 346
London police threatened to arrest a man at a Palestine protest because he was "openly Jewish" and that was causing a disturbance
- Geez! Walking around openly Jewish! What did he expect? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:31 AM (FVME7) ------------- Just wait 'til Jews are mandated to wear yellow stars again ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:41 AM (q8LR6) 347
Here in town, an animal care technician shot himself inside the School of Medicine building. There was a big police kerfuffle. The bulletin says the shooter/shootee is being treated at the medical center.
That's the way you do it, if you're that sick: Shoot yourself, not other people! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 10:41 AM (J2vNu) 348
REPUBLICANS TORPEDOED a tough, comprehensive bill that would have brought serious and much-needed reform to our southern border Comprehensive=amnesty Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 10:42 AM (63Dwl) 349
It falls to us to rebuild a sense of obligation to each other—a new American solidarity. We need to build concrete policies that prevent excesses and cruelties now permitted in the name of profit. we need to rebuild a culture that prioritizes the common good—the idea we owe more to each other than just whatever the market will allow us to get away with.
Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions ========= When Billy Kristol gives up his ill found wealth cheerleading for an Iranian leftist billionaire, then I might consider listening to what the Bulshit writers have to say. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:43 AM (nWD6/) 350
The bulletin says the shooter/shootee is being treated at the medical center.
Well, evidently he wasn't serious about it because he botched the job. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 10:43 AM (YRsIm) 351
Comprehensive=amnesty
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. ======= Inversion is a thing for those that follow the Prince of lies like the Bulshit crew. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:43 AM (nWD6/) 352
" a culture that prioritizes the common good—the idea we owe more to each other than just whatever the market will allow us to get away with."
To each according to his ability. Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:44 AM (MvF+J) 353
Fast forward to yesterday. NFLX earnings call was decent, but they said they were going to stop reporting subscribers numbers and average revenue per subscriber, because that metric is misleading, since the price points are different in each country. Logical to me.
The market freaked out over it, and NFLX dropped like 40 points (LOL). Now I am back to even. People are sheep. Go figure. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ======== Buy and hold is about the only strategy that makes sense in an individual stock's case. I prefer index funds simply because they are already diversified as far as risk (other than economic downturns). I am leaving out black swan events that require a very different sort of investing aiming at stores of wealth rather than an investment per se. Posted by: whig GSAF. Gold, Silver, Ammo & Foodstuffs. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:44 AM (sHgnb) 354
When the "coon show" started to go out of style due to white folks' racial sensibilities both ways, black performers complained bitterly because the buck'n'wing high stepper characterizations had been good steady work for a long time.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver I've noticed lately that they are far more willing to use blacks as villains than they were only a few years ago. For example, Mrs. Wrecks likes the Monk-like detective show Elsbeth. For two of the three episodes, the murderer has been black. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:45 AM (FVME7) 355
From each. Sheesh.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:45 AM (MvF+J) 356
REPUBLICANS TORPEDOED a tough, comprehensive bill that would have brought serious and much-needed reform to our southern border
Comprehensive=amnesty Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 10:42 AM Yeah, 5000 a week with exemptions for multiple groups, more Judges to move them into the Country faster... Amnesty Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 10:45 AM (Akjoo) 357
To each according to his ability.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 19, 2024 10:44 AM (MvF+J) ++++ Yup. The Kristol Klub opening calling for the state-imposed savagery of a blood-soaked world of all of all. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:46 AM (HnUIn) 358
That's the way you do it, if you're that sick: Shoot yourself, not other people!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius ======= Those with depression either turn inwards due to anger with self and pursue self destruction or they turn outwards to strike at those they believe caused their suffering. A few do both. You see examples of that on occasion even here. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:46 AM (nWD6/) 359
It falls to us to rebuild a sense of obligation to each other—a new American solidarity = give me free government money!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:46 AM (FVME7) 360
It looks like RFK,jr. qualifies for a spot on the Michigan 2024 ballot. I wonder how dark-horse presidential candidate Whitmer likes that.
Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 10:47 AM (rj6Yv) 361
313 London police threatened to arrest a man at a Palestine protest because he was "openly Jewish" and that was causing a disturbance
--------- He also made a hate complaint to the cops against Tommy Robinson. Tommy Robinson @TRobinsonNewEra Can you actually fucking believe it, this is @GideonFalter who had me arrested & violently attacked for attempting to cover the anti semitism rally as a journalist. I face months in jail next week because of his attack on freedom of speech, freedom of the press & freedom of movement . Now he’s moaning the police asked him to leave . The sheer hypocrisy of his actions Quote Tweet: David Atherton @DaveAtherton20 · 18h This is @GideonFalter CEO of Campaign Against @antisemitism posing the question, is London safe for Jews? Against a backdrop of anti-Semitic placards, genocidal slogans, the glorification of Hamas terrorists & swastikas on Saturday afternoons, Gideon went to London. https://tinyurl.com/4dz89ms5 See you later. Grocery shopping. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 10:47 AM (vtyCZ) 362
Buy and hold is about the only strategy that makes sense in an individual stock's case. I prefer index funds simply because they are already diversified as far as risk (other than economic downturns).
Yep. I am a buy and hold guy for the most part. The only real timing I did was buy Boeing after 9/11. I dumped it about two weeks ago. Some of my assets allocation is in SPY, and a few other ETFs, also. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (ufFY8) 363
House Leadership buried $9 billion of aid to Gaza in the Israel aid bill
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (RHGPo) 364
Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (JCZqz)
That's some World Class liberal bullshit, there. Posted by: BignJames at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (AwYPR) 365
GSAF. Gold, Silver, Ammo & Foodstuffs.
Posted by: rickb223 ======= Booze, cigarettes, medicines, etc. are also not a bad bet. During burning times, people don't care so much about quality as being able to indulge so Valu Rite Vodka, generic ciggies, and generic medicine work for barter. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (nWD6/) 366
Without immigrants streaming into the country, Republicans would be forced to deal with the complicated reality of why Americans feel more alone and unhappy than ever before. It turns out impoverished people making a desperate play for a better life are not the true source of our angst, so even if the border were brought under control, our spiritual crisis would have remained.
Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 10:37 AM (JCZqz) Hmmm...wonder what might cause a spiritual crisis? Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (KbCG3) 367
Chicago Tribune, Entertainment, By Lori Waxman,
Published: April 8, 2015, 'A Motley crew: Representing black bodies for 100 years' Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (NFX2v) 368
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I was assured that there is ongoing extinction apocalypse and biodiversity collapse because of the evil white man and his Gaia-hating industry. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (HnUIn) We still don't know everything about Earth, but we can control the climate. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (Zz0t1) 369
Here in town, an animal care technician shot himself inside the School of Medicine building
******** Was he trying to self-treat a broken leg? Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (991eG) 370
GSAF. Gold, Silver, Ammo & Foodstuffs.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:44 AM (sHgnb) Like pumpkins! https://youtu.be/vEUkpOrcr78 Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (OguvZ) 371
RFK Jr is going to be on the Michigan ballot on the Natural Law Party Ballot. You will be seeing a lot of anti RFK propaganda now. Michigan is going to be fun this election
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (Wjvnb) 372
I've noticed lately that they are far more willing to use blacks as villains than they were only a few years ago. For example, Mrs. Wrecks likes the Monk-like detective show Elsbeth. For two of the three episodes, the murderer has been black.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks I thought that black characters had finally made it in entertainment when they introduced the character of Urkel -- a black nerd. Finally, someone other than a white person was allowed to be eccentric. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (9yWhg) 373
House Leadership buried $9 billion of aid to Gaza in the Israel aid bill
____________ Aid to Gaza is essentially aid to Iran. Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (lf83v) 374
Breaking: 'Transgender' student in Maryland wrote 129-page manifesto, planned to shoot up school
.. of course the Memphis manifesto is still tied up by F-ing Bureaucrats and Idiots Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:49 AM (RHGPo) 375
Those with depression either turn inwards due to anger with self and pursue self destruction or they turn outwards to strike at those they believe caused their suffering. A few do both.
Posted by: whig Late wife tried to cover both outcomes; loaded the weapon with just the right number of shells for me and the kids. She got tired of waiting for us to get home so. . . . Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (WXNFJ) 376
Yep.
I am a buy and hold guy for the most part. The only real timing I did was buy Boeing after 9/11. I dumped it about two weeks ago. Some of my assets allocation is in SPY, and a few other ETFs, also. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ------ Smart investor. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (nWD6/) Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (Zz0t1) 378
Uncle Bob needs a little sip of the grape.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (Dv2Ug) 379
Chicago Tribune, Entertainment, By Lori Waxman,
Published: April 8, 2015, 'A Motley crew: Representing black bodies for 100 years' Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM These leftists have a weird obsession with "black bodies". Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (Wnv9h) 380
RFK Jr is going to be on the Michigan ballot on the Natural Law Party Ballot. You will be seeing a lot of anti RFK propaganda now. Michigan is going to be fun this election
______ Gonna be lit, yo! Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (lf83v) 381
GSAF. Gold, Silver, Ammo & Foodstuffs.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:44 AM (sHgnb) ---------------- AKA Gold, Silver, Lead, & Bread! Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (q8LR6) Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:51 AM (WXNFJ) 383
If this trend continues, the Congressional Budget Office anticipates the national debt will grow to an astonishing $54 trillion in the next decade. Higher interest rates are also compounding the pain of higher debt.
.. the IMF is talking down to Washington like we’re a Third World country because .. Biden Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:51 AM (RHGPo) 384
These leftists have a weird obsession with "black bodies".
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (Wnv9h) -------------- Black hoes in particular. Posted by: #DrunkDonLeMon at April 19, 2024 10:51 AM (q8LR6) 385
Late wife tried to cover both outcomes; loaded the weapon with just the right number of shells for me and the kids. She got tired of waiting for us to get home so. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete ====== Self destruction of a person due to mental illness is a tragic situation. Cannot find the words here but glad that the Lord sheltered you and yours during that awful situation. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (nWD6/) 386
Isn't Uncle Bob's mustache riding kind of low?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 19, 2024 10:36 AM (63Dwl) The low rider is a real goer. Posted by: War at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (4I/2K) 387
I thought that black characters had finally made it in entertainment when they introduced the character of Urkel -- a black nerd. Finally, someone other than a white person was allowed to be eccentric.
Besides whites, the other acceptable stereotypes now are Asians, both oriental and Indian. Raj on BBT is shown as an wimpy, semi-gay neuter, while orientals in general are math whizzes but also lacking in masculinity. Blacks are all superstuds and much more masculine than anyone else. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (CsUN+) 388
374 House Leadership buried $9 billion of aid to Gaza in the Israel aid bill
-------------- Took a while but they got to him. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (Dv2Ug) 389
AKA Gold, Silver, Lead, & Bread!
Posted by: ShainS Didn't Burl Ives have a song about that? __________ Zeppelin sang about lead and David Gates sang about Bread. Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (lf83v) Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:52 AM (sHgnb) 391
Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM
I realize from other things you've posted that this was some time ago, but my God, that is horrific. I couldn't even cut-n-paste it to reply. Prayers for you and your family. Posted by: Oddbob at April 19, 2024 10:53 AM (/y8xj) 392
it must be discouraging for the climatistas to turn out to block a road, deface a museum, or commit some other nihilistic act, only to find the pro-Hamas protestors got up earlier and beat you to the bridge or the airport
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:53 AM (RHGPo) 393
I feel a sense of obligation toward Bill Kristol. But I think we're talking about a very different kind of obligation.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 10:53 AM (0FoWg) 394
Blacks are all superstuds and much more masculine than anyone else.
Interestingly, for them, masculinity is a good thing, while for whites it's evidence of the patriarchy. This is about as close to outright racism as its possible to get. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (CsUN+) 395
Late wife tried to cover both outcomes; loaded the weapon with just the right number of shells for me and the kids. She got tired of waiting for us to get home so. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete That's horrible, Tonypete. So sad. I'm sorry for the loss of your wife and the tragic way it came about, but glad that you and your children escaped the fate she had planned for you. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (9yWhg) 396
dark-horse presidential candidate Whitmer
- "Gov. "Wretched" Whitmer Pays Migrants Who Move to Michigan" I knew she was stupid and evil but, dude . . . Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (FVME7) 397
If this trend continues, the Congressional Budget Office anticipates the national debt will grow to an astonishing $54 trillion in the next decade. Higher interest rates are also compounding the pain of higher debt.
.. the IMF is talking down to Washington like we’re a Third World country because .. Biden Posted by: SMOD Will we even be able to service a $54 trillion dollar debt? Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (sHgnb) 398
it must be discouraging for the climatistas to turn out to block a road, deface a museum, or commit some other nihilistic act, only to find the pro-Hamas protestors got up earlier and beat you to the bridge or the airport
______ It is written, the early bird terrorizes the worm. Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (lf83v) Posted by: The Magic Wand of Finance at April 19, 2024 10:55 AM (lf83v) 400
House Leadership buried $9 billion of aid to Gaza in the Israel aid bill
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 10:48 AM (RHGPo) ---------------- "SEND MOAR MONEY SO THAT WE CAN FINALLY CONTROL THE HOUSE!!!" /Oh, wait ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:55 AM (q8LR6) Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 10:55 AM (CsUN+) 402
Too bad Biden's uncle was Naval aviator with rank of Commander...
...after the village tribal feast he would have been Commander-in-Chief. Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:55 AM (991eG) 403
389 374 House Leadership buried $9 billion of aid to Gaza in the Israel aid bill
-------------- Took a while but they got to him. Posted by: Braenyard -------- The Gang of 8 and the intel committees in the House and Senate are an ass cancer on the body of Congress. My guess is that enough GOPe congress critters like Mike Turner House Intel Cmte chief threatened to resign and end Johnson's reign of error. That is why I am not sanguine at the long run survival of the DC regime. Simply too many embedded parasites in government beholden to too many foreign and commercial interests. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:56 AM (nWD6/) 404
wasn't a naval aviator
Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:56 AM (991eG) 405
It falls to us to rebuild a sense of obligation to each other—a new American solidarity. We need to build concrete policies that prevent excesses and cruelties now permitted in the name of profit. we need to rebuild a culture that prioritizes the common good—the idea we owe more to each other than just whatever the market will allow us to get away with.
=== "collective need ahead of individual greed" was a Nazi slogan. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 10:56 AM (RIvkX) 406
Some of my assets allocation is in SPY, and a few other ETFs, also.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ------ Smart investor. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:50 AM (nWD6/) Ha! I have had my losers too. American Superconductor (thanks, China) Rentech Lifeline Biotech Loral (thanks, Clinton, and China) And a few others I have repressed. The trick is to diversify, and buy and hold. If you try to time stuff, treat it as fun money, or gambling money. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:57 AM (ufFY8) 407
Will we even be able to service a $54 trillion dollar debt?
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (sHgnb) -------------- Silly deplorable, we'll just take out more loans to pay off our previous loans! Duh ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:57 AM (q8LR6) 408
393 I feel a sense of obligation toward Bill Kristol. But I think we're talking about a very different kind of obligation.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice a ===== Nepots like Kristol and Podhoretz weren't the persons that their parents were. Their parents eschewed Trotskyism and were actual intellectuals. The nepot generation simply cashed in. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:58 AM (nWD6/) 409
If you try to time stuff, treat it as fun money, or gambling money. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 10:57 AM (ufFY8 ) Because, in essence, that's what you're doing. Gambling. Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at April 19, 2024 10:58 AM (Zz0t1) 410
Strike......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:58 AM (Zz0t1) 411
Too bad Biden's uncle was Naval aviator with rank of Commander...
...after the village tribal feast he would have been Commander-in-Chief. Posted by: Muldoon at April 19, 2024 10:55 AM (991eG) --------------- Command-in-Chef? Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (q8LR6) 412
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Silly deplorable, we'll just take out more loans to pay off our previous loans! Duh ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 10:57 AM (q8LR6) What's in YOUR wallet? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (Zz0t1) 413
It is written, the early bird terrorizes the worm.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at April 19, 2024 10:54 AM (lf83v) LOL Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (rj6Yv) 414
395 Late wife tried to cover both outcomes; loaded the weapon with just the right number of shells for me and the kids. She got tired of waiting for us to get home so. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete That's horrible... My BIL committed suicide and rigged his apartment to blow up.. Thankfully it didn't work and only he died Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (Akjoo) 415
If you try to time stuff, treat it as fun money, or gambling money.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt ------ I prefer horse racing to trying to get short term gains by timing. It is more honest because you know the odds going forward versus the black box of the stock market. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (nWD6/) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (FVME7) 417
That's horrible... My BIL committed suicide and rigged his apartment to blow up.. Thankfully it didn't work and only he died
Posted by: It's me donna at April 19, 2024 10:59 AM (Akjoo) Dafuq? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (Zz0t1) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (ufFY8) 419
NOOOOOOOOOD
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (9yWhg) 420
Late wife tried to cover both outcomes; loaded the weapon with just the right number of shells for me and the kids. She got tired of waiting for us to get home so. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete I am so sorry you had to go thru that. 😢 Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (sHgnb) 421
Interesting Biden /Harris ad.
https://youtu.be/2It1VmB3qFA Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 19, 2024 11:00 AM (FVME7) That's awesome. "I'm a complete dipshit and I approve this message." Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (Zz0t1) 422
407 Will we even be able to service a $54 trillion dollar debt?
Posted by: rickb223 --------- The Deep State always planned to inflate the debt away versus formal default. But I think a considerable number of Deep Staters now feel the whole regime is doomed and are busy in the looting phase of the dying republic. Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (nWD6/) 423
The Deep State always planned to inflate the debt away versus formal default. But I think a considerable number of Deep Staters now feel the whole regime is doomed and are busy in the looting phase of the dying republic.
Posted by: whig at April 19, 2024 11:01 AM (nWD6/) And where would they go? Posted by: mrp at April 19, 2024 11:03 AM (rj6Yv) 424
Is it more appropriate to say Uncle Dirty Bob or Dirty Uncle Bob?
Posted by: No Name Today at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (vlXMQ) 425
Noodus non atheistica
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 11:05 AM (J2vNu) 426
When were kids, back in the 50's, LSMFT meant, "Loose Straps Mean Flabby Tits". Great 4th grade humor.
Now, vacate my lawn. Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at April 19, 2024 11:06 AM (iODuv) 427
@ 56 A vase, a book, a bowl, and a metronome? on the table...
__________________ Today's Quiz: Which of these is not like the others? Posted by: Dr_No at April 19, 2024 11:16 AM (ayRl+) 428
Uncle Bob is obviously a racist. No doubt on this one
Posted by: Plainoldtoast at April 19, 2024 11:27 AM (ytSiK) 429
toy robot.
Posted by: cmeat at April 19, 2024 01:00 PM (6+aIJ) 430
Silence of the Donkeys
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at April 19, 2024 05:38 PM (wGqjj) The Morning Report — 4/19/24Israeli missiles hit at least one site in Iran, ABC News reported, citing US officials, and Iranian state media alerted citizens to explosions heard in the central part of the Islamic republic. The attack comes after Iran rained down more than 300 drones and missiles toward the Jewish nation last Saturday — though nearly all were intercepted by Israel and its allies. Israel’s early morning retaliatory strike, however, appeared to be “limited,” a military source told Fox News. Israeli officials notified the US on Thursday that it had planned to strike Iran within 24 to 48 hours, according to Bloomberg News. The Biden [junta] “didn’t endorse” Israel’s response, a US official told CNN.T he city of Isfahan – home of Iran’s Natanz nuclear research facility and a major air base – appears to have been Israel’s primary target. A scroll alerting viewers to a “loud noise” near Isfahan was displayed on Iranian state television, but provided no other information, according to the Associated Press. State television claimed that all nuclear sites in the region were “fully safe.” Hossein Dalirian, a spokesman for Iran’s civilian space program, claimed that the explosions were the results of three quadcopter drones that had been shot down, dismissing the threat Israel’s apparent retaliation posed to Iran. Iran’s air defense systems were activated in several provinces after the explosions first rang out, state news outlet IRNA reported, according to CNN. . . . . . “Hearing [Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei] is having a blast today on his birthday,” Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) wrote on X, shortly after reports of the Israeli strike began to emerge. Khamenei, 84, was indeed born on April 19.Maybe we can dress up a goat to resemble Marylin Monroe, replete with full burqa-witz, and get it to bleat "Happy Birthday" in a sultry manner. Or we can deliver Rashida Tlaib on a silver platter with an apple in her mouth. Same difference. In all seriousness, the world has been destabilized, not only in the Middle East, but almost everywhere on the map as a result of the head-up-the-ass Ivy League/Kennedy School/Johns Hopkins-fueled delusions of the Foggy Bottom elites whose worldview is completely out of phase with reality and just plain old Jew-hatred that's also part and parcel of that worldview. As I implied, if elections indeed have consequences, take a good look around and consider the consequences of stolen elections. The only thing that irks me from that report is that Israel supposedly informed the White House (boy, you talk about the term "Occupied Territories") that it was going to retaliate, and if that is true, likely the extent/nature of the retaliation. I imagine this was some sort of face-saving diplomatic gesture but the real-politik of who is a friend and enemy kind of blows this out of the water. In any case, on the broader diplomatic front of this brewing war, the Sponge-Brain Shits-Pants banana-in-the-tailpipe junta might have totally screwed itself – and that means some good news for a change for Israel and all of us. The United States used its veto on Thursday at the United Nations (UN) Security Council to block a Palestinian state from being declared unilaterally. American policy has held for decades that a Palestinian state should emerge after negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Still, the Biden administration played coy until the last hours before the UN Security Council vote, with the White House dodging questions about a potential veto until the State Department announced the U.S. position earlier on Thursday. . . . . . The U.S. tried to portray a Palestinian state as something that “Hamas and its Iranian backers” would oppose, though Hamas denounced the U.S. veto. Israel welcomed the veto. The Israeli government had argued against Palestinian statehood, either at the UN or outside of it, arguing that recognizing a Palestinian state in the present context would reward Hamas for terror.This comes a couple of weeks after the US stabbed Israel in the heart by not vetoing another General Assembly vote which paved the way for "Palestinian" statehood. There's either no one at the helm or Commodore Decker has sealed himself on the Enterprise bridge and is intent on ramming us down the throat of the planet killer; that cheapo model on strings that resembles a Biden ice cream cone on end. At least, to paraphrase Gil Scot Heron, they might have "lost Detroit." But for sure, they've lost Dearborn and possibly Minneapolis. Will they have regained some (most, all) of the self-gassing idiot Jews who had initially distanced themselves in the wake of 10/7 to come back and open their checkbooks for the DNC? TBD. So, let's take a quick gander at the state of play on the RISK board: IRAN – is going to have to respond to this, and with the abject failure of its mass aerial assault last weekend, I would imagine there will be some sort of mass combined ground and artillery attack from Hezbollah coming from Lebanon. ISRAEL – no doubt sees this and perhaps is preparing some sort of preemptive strike on Iranian assets up north to blunt that attack, or whatever command and control assets Iran has up there and possibly in Iran itself. Combined ops of Mossad and Sayeret Matkal, the IDF's equivalent of the SEALs/Delta Force. The Biden-Junta-controlled USA – in order to salvage the Muslim-Marxist voting base might have to somehow intervene militarily or otherwise assist Iran to defend itself if they catch wind of what Israel is going to do. Oh boy! Talk about getting hair mussed. In any case, this may be anecdotal but remember that there is a lot of pent up hatred of the mullahs in Iran itself: The Iranian police reportedly arrested Iranian national volleyball team player Mobina Rostami for condemning the Iranian attack on Israel:Pray for her. Pray for all the truly innocent Iranian people who think like her. Pray for Israel, Judeo-Christian civilization as well as for our personnel abandoned in Ni*er. And Joey should only choke on a big fat slice of yellow cake. How fucked is this world with Obama or whoever pulling his strings?Iranian national volleyball team player Mobina Rostami posted on her Instagram account: “As an Iranian, I am truly ashamed of the authorities’ attack on Israel, but you need to know that the people in Iran love Israel and hate the Islamic Republic.” She was reportedly arrested shortly afterwards. One of the comments on her post came from an account associated with Iranian security forces, stating: “We will shove you in a bag.” “Only God knows what fate awaits her,” her friends posted on social media.No one knows where she is right now. BIDEN: "I made it clear to the Israelis — don't move on Haifa!" . . . Biden has tried to pressure Israel not to enter Rafah, a city in Gaza on the Egyptian border that is thought to be the location of the last Hamas battalions, and the remaining Israeli hostages. Haifa is considered Israel’s third city, after Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. It features a large port in a natural harbor. It is also seen as an example of coexistence between Arabs and Jews, and is a headquarters for the Baha’i faith.My latest essay is up at Taki's Magazine. Please read and comment. Have a good weekend. And as Buck Turgidson said to Suge (not Knight) "Don't forget to say your prayers!"
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Happy Fricking Friday
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (ENQN6) 2
Thank you, JJ!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (a1415) 3
I think the biggest news yesterday was there was no Thursday.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:38 AM (vFG9F) 4
Don't start none, won't be none.......
Posted by: Israel at April 19, 2024 07:39 AM (QNSds) 5
That's a lotta links...
Posted by: Hawkpilot at April 19, 2024 07:40 AM (Jtce1) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:40 AM (GkFGh) 7
It's comforting to see your Morning Report JJ.
Thanks and you remain in my prayers. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:40 AM (LK9/j) 8
"arguing that recognizing a Palestinian state in the present context would reward Hamas for terror."
The reward is obliteration. Congratulations. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:41 AM (vFG9F) 9
Bonjour cheesehead and thank you! Now, off to the gym. Your Taki essay was another good-to-read truth bomb. (Can I still say "bomb"?)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:41 AM (MqOEd) 10
Willowed:
The worst was him shuffling in and he saw a little girl and stopped so quickly that it made his shoes squeak on the floor. It's bizarre. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:32 AM (WCiZg) -------------- And the sudden glee on his face when he saw her made it even stranger. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (MqOEd) The cherry on top was his arms out Schwing! pelvis thrust at her like he was some third rate Vegas lounge act. Your President, Ladies and Gentlemen. Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 07:42 AM (eDfFs) 11
Israel: do not tell Washington your plans
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:43 AM (oCjPU) 12
I want a member of the press to axe Joe about the Nigers in Niger and the military coup and forgotten US servicemen and also axe him about the Jews in Israel bombing Iran in Iran.
Nigers and Jews, Joe would go down in history with his answers. More coffee... Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (cDEsv) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (T4tVD) 14
Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (ju2Fy) 15
9 Bonjour cheesehead and thank you! Now, off to the gym. Your Taki essay was another good-to-read truth bomb. (Can I still say "bomb"?)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:41 AM (MqOEd) They changed my title. It was "86 All Control Agents." Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (x0n13) 16
Joe walked into the Wawa with all the authority of a nursing home patient with pantload.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:45 AM (vFG9F) 17
I think Israel took out the Iranian equivalent of an Edward Teller or Robert Oppenheimer at home in bed asleep. 'Cause that's the best you can hope for, is to die in your sleep. Posted by: Kenny Rogers at April 19, 2024 07:46 AM (RKVpM) 18
Good morning again dear morons and thanks for the MR JJ
I'd like to know more about targeting and BDA. Details seem hidden. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:46 AM (RIvkX) 19
Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 07:47 AM (nR2nR) 20
>I'd like to know more about targeting and BDA. Details seem hidden.
Posted by: San Franpsycho --- Iran will announce it's just a flesh wound Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:48 AM (oCjPU) 21
Thank you JJ. Continued prayers for you.
That article about our troops in Niger contains this: “Our troops are currently sitting on a powder keg caused by political indecision at the top of the Department of State and Department of Defense. With a military junta in charge — who detests our presence and considers us unserious and predatory” Their junta sounds like our junta! Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 07:48 AM (xT8gx) Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:49 AM (V1/1/) 23
"Biden Claims He Prevented Israel from Invading Haifa — an Israeli City"
--- Each time I read that I can't help but think "Well it worked, Israel didn't attack Haifa. Right?" Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:49 AM (LK9/j) 24
On Twitter/X I saw a video of a fire truck and ambulance in the Isfahan area heading somewhere in the dark. The Iranians will lie of course and deny any damage. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:49 AM (RKVpM) Posted by: Count de Monet at April 19, 2024 07:49 AM (4I/2K) 26
Nigers and Jews, Joe would go down in history with his answers.
More coffee... Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (cDEsv) Thou didst almost cause me to spew my morning caffeine in laughter! Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 07:50 AM (xT8gx) 27
Saw James O'Keefe video, not overly sure they are not the puppet masters as much as the Gate keepers.
Certainly could be wrong as someone is pulling the strings Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:51 AM (V1/1/) 28
I hope that this the one of many retaliatory strikes by Israel.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 07:51 AM (88xKn) 29
23 "Biden Claims He Prevented Israel from Invading Haifa — an Israeli City"
--- Each time I read that I can't help but think "Well it worked, Israel didn't attack Haifa. Right?" Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:49 AM (LK9/j) Bibi should send out a press release to that effect. "We respected President Biden's wishes and vow to never attack Haifa." Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 07:51 AM (x0n13) 30
"and for most of us who lived during the Cold War, almost anything that the CIA did to keep us one step ahead of the Soviets and to prevent the expansion of Communism was worth it. Yes, we used to read about the CIA’s suspected role in certain revolutions and assassinations, and we may have felt twinges of confusion or discomfort about some of these actions; but whatever CIA agents did, we told ourselves that they understood these matters better than we did and that their long-term motives were admirable"
- What a neat article. Imagine being able to look back with perfect clarity regarding what you are allowed to know about and being able to say almost everything was a bad idea, but still saying "It was worth it!" in 2024. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:53 AM (WCiZg) 31
Today's Blacklisted American: Former Trump Lawyer Already Disbarred in California Because He Took Trump's Case Now Blackballed by His Banks
---- Seems to me the State is actively preventing Trump from exercising his Constitutional right to counsel. Is there ANY Constitutional right that has NOT been violated in pursuit of Trump? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 07:53 AM (7fElN) 32
Nigers and Jews, Joe would go down in history with his answers. ...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:44 AM (cDEsv) === I like where you're going with this. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:54 AM (RIvkX) 33
"Is there ANY Constitutional right that has NOT been violated in pursuit of Trump?"
Give it time.... Give it time. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:54 AM (a1415) 34
"As bad as this comes off, especially compared to Trump's Chick-fil-A visit last week, it's worse than you think. Every single moment of Biden's visit to the Wawa was staged. Even the cashier's tip was pre-planned."
Joe Biden Makes Staged Visit to a Wawa – And It Was Bad - Warai-otoko had a threadwinner a few minutes ago and it wasn't even posted in this thread: "It's a Philly area wawa. Secret service goes in advance and shuffles of anyone with a knife or gun, the place becomes a damn ghost town." Posted by: Warai-otoko Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:54 AM (WCiZg) 35
Bro-Fo Omar’s Daughter Suspended from College for Involvement in Anti-Israel Encampment (Is the brother the father of the daughter? - jjs)
______ Uncle-Daddy? Posted by: Eeyore at April 19, 2024 07:55 AM (1bNHn) 36
Steeped in pseudo-academic theories such as postcolonialism and surrounded by left-wing ideologues who held America and Western civilization responsible for collective global sin, Obama sought to remake the Middle East map.
Translation Making US and Israel poorer, weaker, and lesser will make the world a better place. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 07:56 AM (ENQN6) 37
...felt twinges of confusion or discomfort about some of these actions; but whatever CIA agents did, we told ourselves that they understood these matters better than we did and that their long-term motives were admirable" ...
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:53 AM (WCiZg) === Who is this "we?" Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:56 AM (RIvkX) 38
Bibi should send out a press release to that effect. "We respected President Biden's wishes and vow to never attack Haifa."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton Ha! The ultimate troll. Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 07:57 AM (PwgSL) 39
Link to vid posted last night on Israeli attack.
Don't know how accurate. Also goings on in Gaza. https://tinyurl.com/mr2nb4j3 Posted by: TeeJ at April 19, 2024 07:57 AM (71kwi) 40
"Israel Hits Bat at Iran in Retaliatory Strike"
That will teach them to hang around with terrorists. Posted by: Big Penguin at April 19, 2024 07:58 AM (vFG9F) 41
Hossein Dalirian, a spokesman for Iran’s civilian space program, Goats in Space, claimed that the explosions were the results of three quadcopter drones that had been shot down, dismissing the threat Israel’s apparent retaliation posed to Iran.
Bhagdad Bob moved to iran. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 08:00 AM (sHgnb) 42
I do think the real big question mark is the official Iraqi statement.... will it be death to yadda yadda, or yeah we coordinated with Israel to strike Iranian elements entrenched in our territory?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:00 AM (GkFGh) 43
Yeah there's no way They send the enfeebled Biden into a roadside convenience store without emptying the place first
anyone in the shot who likes like a citizen is probably an actor Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:01 AM (oCjPU) 44
anyone in the shot who likes like a citizen is probably an actor
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:01 AM (oCjPU) Canadian Girlfriends Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:01 AM (GkFGh) 45
Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde. Posted by: Inogame at April 19, 2024 08:01 AM (53oGX) 46
>I do think the real big question mark is the official Iraqi statement....
it will be some version of 'we meant to do that' Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:02 AM (oCjPU) 47
According to a report from CBS News, "Biden ordered a classic-size Italian hoagie with American cheese and a black-white milkshake from the Delaware County-based convenience store that recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Ok, since I've gone to Wawa for some gas but never gone inside. What's a black-white milkshake? Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 08:02 AM (88xKn) 48
gotta be sure not to get eye rack and eye ran mixed up
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:03 AM (oCjPU) 49
For as nasty as they fought during GWII, i don't think Al-Sadr and his minions are completely insane. They're still running the joint over there, right?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:03 AM (GkFGh) Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 08:03 AM (RKVpM) 51
>Ok, since I've gone to Wawa for some gas but never gone inside. What's a black-white milkshake?
Posted by: dantesed it's diverse Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:03 AM (oCjPU) 52
Yonder Horde
____________ IIRC the US has (had) a fairly large UAV - drone facility in Niger. It's called "Base 201" and is near the city of Agadez. Issues surrounding the types of missions and the targets resulted in the Niger government suspending flights some number of months ago. Another junta screw-up. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 08:05 AM (Q4IgG) 53
Yeah there's no way They send the enfeebled Biden into a roadside convenience store without emptying the place first
anyone in the shot who likes like a citizen is probably an actor Posted by: Don Black Glowie. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 08:05 AM (sHgnb) 54
"Ok, since I've gone to Wawa for some gas but never gone inside. What's a black-white milkshake?
Posted by: dantesed it's diverse" It's topped with Cheez Whiz. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:06 AM (a1415) 55
I remember reading once that Al-Sadr and the Marines buried the hatchet for a few days and actually fought a joint operation against some little troupe of real crazy nutjobs, just to get them out of the way.
Probably from Michael Yon or one of them guys. I don't remember. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:06 AM (GkFGh) 56
Ok, since I've gone to Wawa for some gas but never gone inside. What's a black-white milkshake?
Posted by: dantesed Probably something nasty assed like iced coffee and a vanilla shake. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 08:07 AM (sHgnb) 57
WTF do we have troops in Niger
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:07 AM (oCjPU) 58
Like the Auschwitz orchestra playing "The Merry Widow" in front of the gas chambers
I was thinking more along the lines of camp guards telling the allied troops that the Jewish prisoners were just pining for the fjords. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 08:07 AM (nR2nR) Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 08:08 AM (SYTee) 60
Oh, FFS.
Tchiani already told Victoria Nuland (quite literally) that she's too fat, that her regime in Niamey had run its course, that her puppet Bazoum was not going to be released under any circumstances, and that US financial and military assistance was no longer required in Niger. His current assessment that the DC regime is "unserious and predatory" is correct - and, given that it both trained him and elevated him to flag rank in the first place, he'd be in a position to know it. His current demand for us to vacate is his right, since our status-of-forces agreement expired last month. Brandon's handlers are deliberately putting these troops in harm's way, in hopes that Tchiani will get trigger happy and provide them with a pretext to overthrow his government, as revenge for him insulting their corpulent, toadlike warlord Nuland. Our government is truly disgusting. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 08:09 AM (0FoWg) 61
Good morning everyone. Thank you JJ for the hefty links and essaay up top.
Posted by: BifBewalski at April 19, 2024 08:09 AM (VWqx0) 62
"Who is this we?"
Well San Fran, for the first going on forty years of my life I held the clowns and the fibbers in very high regard indeed. Of course, I'm 69 now so... Posted by: TeeJ at April 19, 2024 08:10 AM (71kwi) 63
as revenge for him insulting their corpulent, toadlike warlord Nuland.
Our government is truly disgusting. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 08:09 AM (0FoWg) Here's a play: Offer them Niger citizenship and a spot in their military with the same rank. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:11 AM (GkFGh) 64
43 Yeah there's no way They send the enfeebled Biden into a roadside convenience store without emptying the place first
anyone in the shot who likes like a citizen is probably an actor Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:01 AM (oCjPU) I gotta give Biden credit on this one. He managed to not sniff the little girls. (Is he maybe wearing a shock collar?) Posted by: Emmie at April 19, 2024 08:11 AM (Sf2cq) 65
Get ready for the news spewers to say "KNEEEE-ZHAYYYY" as hard as they can.
Posted by: Warai-otoko longs to be in KEEEEEEV at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (GkFGh) 66
Joe walked into the Wawa with all the authority of a nursing home patient with pantload.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:45 A The way I see him walk sometimes I am 85% confident that he just $hit himself. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (QNSds) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (a1415) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (oCjPU) 69
It's not a Color Revolution, it's a Revolution of Color, dammit!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:14 AM (GkFGh) 70
>anyone in the shot who likes like a citizen is probably an actor
Posted by: Don Black 'looks' but you guys catch my drift, right Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:14 AM (oCjPU) 71
looks'
but you guys catch my drift, right Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:14 AM (oCjPU) My brain just autocorrects that shit, man, i don't even see it. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:15 AM (GkFGh) 72
Apparently we have TWO air bases in Niger. And they're both in jeopardy.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 08:15 AM (YRsIm) 73
The way I see him walk sometimes I am 85% confident that he just $hit himself.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (QNSds) The Nadler Shuffle Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 08:16 AM (xT8gx) 74
Morning everyone, thx JJ. The Christian school teaching the Bible to public school students reminds me of my own elementary education. I went to a public school but every Wednesday at 2 we'd be let out early to go to CCD class at a local Catholic elementary school. I have no idea what non Catholics did for that hour and a half
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (Wjvnb) 75
Nadler = one who nadles.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (GkFGh) 76
So how's the construction going on the shiny new pier/port/cargo terminal/big fat target in Gaza?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (Hg0Ue) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (a1415) 78
It's National Garlic Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (NpAcC) 79
looks'
but you guys catch my drift, right Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:14 AM (oCjPU) My brain just autocorrects that shit, man, i don't even see it. Posted by: Warai-otoko Fist bump. I didn't see it the first time. Didn't see it on the re-read. Only saw it on the re-re-read. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (sHgnb) 80
Bro-Fo Omar’s Daughter Suspended from College for Involvement in Anti-Israel Encampment
-- Suspended, but not expelled? Will she be back in a week? Posted by: Lady in Black at April 19, 2024 08:18 AM (mupln) 81
And they're both in jeopardy.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 08:15 AM (YRsIm) ---- FINAL JEOPARDY ANSWER: "Brandon's handlers are deliberately putting troops in harm's way, in hopes that Tchiani will get trigger happy and provide them with a pretext to overthrow his government, as revenge for him insulting this corpulent, toadlike warlord." Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 08:18 AM (7fElN) 82
78 It's National Garlic Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:17 AM (NpAcC) "Phooey!!!!" - - Bela Lugosi Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 08:18 AM (x0n13) 83
So we're in Niger in order to better meddle in Niger's internal politics?
that sounds like U.S. Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (oCjPU) The stated purpose of the erstwhile status-of-forces agreement was for joint counterterrorism operations. But of course Victoria Nuland-Cartman hauled her prodigious ass to Niamey to protect whatever 10% our Big Guys were extracting from this destitute toilet of a country. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 19, 2024 08:18 AM (0FoWg) 84
"Suspended, but not expelled? Will she be back in a week?"
I think her mother and Father/Uncle first have to meet with the school. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:19 AM (a1415) 85
Why the US has military bases in Niger
The U.S. has a military presence in several African countries. In Niger, the U.S. has had two military bases, called Air Base 101 and Air Base 201, and first started drone operations in 2013. While Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, its geographic location and natural resources have increased its importance to global powers. Specifically, Niger’s location gives the U.S. ability to engage in counterterrorism throughout much of West Africa. -Military dot com Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:19 AM (oCjPU) 86
67 "Not with that stutter of his."
He has trouble pronouncing the asterisk. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:13 AM (a1415) It looks like a little girl's anus so he drools when he sees it. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 08:19 AM (x0n13) 87
I'm not one to go around licking strange fishes.
Posted by: Emily Litella at April 19, 2024 08:19 AM (vFG9F) 88
Who gets their uranium from Niger these days?
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 08:20 AM (SYTee) 89
65 Get ready for the news spewers to say "KNEEEE-ZHAYYYY" as hard as they can.
So glad I never watch any of that stuff anymore. Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 08:20 AM (Hg0Ue) 90
Today is actually the anniversary of my "wake up call."
Posted by: TeeJ at April 19, 2024 08:22 AM (71kwi) 91
Bartiromo just showed a vid of Granholm on The View pushing electric cars with tax credits. My IQ went down momentarily just listening to it
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 08:22 AM (Wjvnb) 92
My IQ went down momentarily just listening to it
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 08:22 AM (Wjvnb) They're basically hypnotoads Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 08:23 AM (GkFGh) 93
I have always been proud of my degree from the University of Southern California; my commencement speaker [mumble mumble] years ago was Jack Kemp. This year they’re having John Chu, some guy in the movie industry who went to USC. To their credit, they’ve cancelled the valedictorian’s speech because she’s a Jew hater and was gonna use the platform to denounce Israel’s “crimes” (in her mind, their mere existence I’m sure)…. I wonder if they’ll stick to their guns because already they’re being accused of “censorship”…. If you don’t want your commencement ruined by some raging Jew hate you’re in favor of censorship….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 08:24 AM (xT8gx) 94
Biden makes me think of the scene in "Sleeper", where Woody Allen holds up the nose of The Leader -- about to be cloned -- and threatens to shoot the nose with a gun.
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at April 19, 2024 08:25 AM (RK5mk) 95
Trumps legal team is out of strikes for the remaining 5 alternates. So I expect all Trump haters that get their marching orders from Morning Joe and The View to be selected.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:26 AM (NpAcC) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:26 AM (vtyCZ) 97
We had "released time"on Wednesday afternoon to go to church Bible class in elementary school. This was in Brooklyn in the mid-60s. Walked about 10 blocks. There were no helicopter Moms, car lines, bus service, etc.
Posted by: Better Times at April 19, 2024 08:26 AM (V5BDR) 98
Mornin’, All. Happy Friday.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 08:28 AM (9yWhg) 99
Bro-Fo Omar’s Daughter Suspended from College for Involvement in Anti-Israel Encampment
-- Suspended, but not expelled? Will she be back in a week? Posted by: Lady in Black at April 19, 2024 08:18 AM Suspended-a sentence?! Posted by: Bonasera at April 19, 2024 08:29 AM (Wnv9h) 100
"So I expect all Trump haters that get their marching orders from Morning Joe and The View to be selected. "
Might be an opening for appeal when convicted. How long can a Trump-Hater hide their bias, and evidence of it? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:30 AM (a1415) 101
"Jury of his peers" is not very likely. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 08:30 AM (RKVpM) 102
Trumps legal team is out of strikes for the remaining 5 alternates. So I expect all Trump haters that get their marching orders from Morning Joe and The View to be selected.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:26 AM (NpAcC) I’ve already prepared myself to expect a conviction. It seems inevitable to me, though I’m sure I’ll be shocked in the moment. The real question is what happens afterwards: do they immediately haul him off to jail? Allow secret service in jail with him? Even without jail, does the conviction cause a lot of stupid people to say “wow, he’s a criminal…. I was gonna vote for him but I can’t now”…. Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 08:30 AM (xT8gx) 103
Trumps legal team is out of strikes for the remaining 5 alternates. So I expect all Trump haters that get their marching orders from Morning Joe and The View to be selected.
This is all part of the Humiliation. Then comes the Bankruptcy. Then, most likely, an SS detail will finish the destruction of Trump. It is far too obvious that the Left has taken full control and are making Trump the cat toy while they are constructing the camps and railways for the Christians. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:31 AM (4HcMG) 104
Twitchy has an interesting thread showing that the head of the CBC is basically an old intellectual twin of NPRs Maher. AWFLs of the world unite
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 08:33 AM (Wjvnb) 105
The stated purpose of our troops in Niger is "counter-terrorism" but that mission, especially with UAV's like the Predator could be performed from the "other" African base we have; Djibouti (Camp Lemonnier) used by the USN.
As said, we (the US) have been fomenting more color revolutions in Africa and, as usual, fucking it up. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 08:33 AM (Q4IgG) 106
Actually it's 12 people who aren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 08:33 AM (Hg0Ue) 107
104 Then, most likely, an SS detail will finish the destruction of Trump.
It is far too obvious that the Left has taken full control and are making Trump the cat toy while they are constructing the camps and railways for the Christians. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:31 AM (4HcMG) The only question is if they do it in full broad daylight where people can see, or if they black-bag him somewhere private and do it there. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 08:34 AM (UnA8+) 108
All Glory to the Hypnotoad!
Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 08:34 AM (SYTee) 109
Breaking911 @Breaking911 16h
BIDEN: "Are you ready to choose freedom over democracy?! Because that's America." Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:35 AM (vtyCZ) 110
Biden's second term has plans to tax 'unrealized gains'. So if you hold a stock and it increases in value, you get taxed. If your home goes up in value, it gets taxed. Even if you sell neither. I don't think it makes it past the Supreme Court but it's good to know what the 'income re-distributionists'' (cough Obama) have planned. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 08:36 AM (RKVpM) 111
Bibi should send out a press release to that effect. "We respected President Biden's wishes and vow to never attack Haifa."
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 07:51 AM (x0n13) Given that most Americans have no idea where Haifa is, this would be spun as a win for Biden. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 08:36 AM (nR2nR) 112
LOL.
Leading Report @LeadingReport 9h BREAKING: RFK Jr.’s sister Kerry Kennedy tells America to “Vote for Trump.” And then she corrects herself: “Excuse me, “Vote for Biden.” Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:37 AM (vtyCZ) 113
Biden makes me think of the scene in "Sleeper", where Woody Allen holds up the nose of The Leader -- about to be cloned -- and threatens to shoot the nose with a gun.
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at April 19, 2024 08:25 AM (RK5mk) - But the ending is different. Biden gets saved by his CPAP mask. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 08:37 AM (eb5t2) 114
"So if you hold a stock and it increases in value, you get taxed. If your home goes up in value, it gets taxed. Even if you sell neither.
" So how will one file for refunds on 'Unrealized Losses'? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:38 AM (a1415) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 08:38 AM (oCjPU) 116
BREAKING: RFK Jr.’s sister Kerry Kennedy tells America to “Vote for Trump.”
And then she corrects herself: “Excuse me, “Vote for Biden.” Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:37 AM (vtyCZ) - Flip-flop. No wonder her parents named her Kerry! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 08:38 AM (eb5t2) 117
"Verdict is already in on Trump
Now comes the trial, for appearances 🦘" You have been charged with the following crimes..... Before sentencing, how do you plead? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:39 AM (a1415) 118
Seems to me the State is actively preventing Trump from exercising his Constitutional right to counsel.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 07:53 AM (7fElN) No, no... not the State. It's private organizations doing this. Totally above board and exactly the way non-fascists do things. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 08:40 AM (nR2nR) 119
How long can a Trump-Hater hide their bias, and evidence of it?
Do they? Its sort of like being a tranny, Vegan, Harvard grad, marathoner or into Cross-Fit - hating Trump is an identity more important than their own name. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:40 AM (4HcMG) 120
> I don't think it makes it past the Supreme Court but it's good to know what the 'income re-distributionists'' (cough Obama) have planned.
Posted by: Divide by Zero __________________ Yea, but "re-distributing" it to the junta and its cronies. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 08:40 AM (Q4IgG) 121
So how will one file for refunds on 'Unrealized Losses'? Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:38 AM Obama said nothing about believing in 'spreading the losses' around. Just other peoples wealth. The commie bastid. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 08:41 AM (RKVpM) 122
Leading Report @LeadingReport 16h
BREAKING: Biden has lost 14 points to Trump among likely voters under 30, according to a Harvard poll Leading Report @LeadingReport 14h BREAKING: Vocal Philly voter trashes Biden for supporting immigrants over Americans. “We need Trump back.” https://tinyurl.com/yw3u9b5r 1:19 minutes; illegals, Afghanistan, Biden's brain... Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:41 AM (vtyCZ) 123
Leading Report @LeadingReport 14h
BREAKING: Oklahoma House has passed a bill that would make illegal immigration a state crime and require them to leave the state within 72 hours of the date and time specified on a written order. After that, the person would be prohibited from reentering the state. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:41 AM (vtyCZ) 124
Hossein Dalirian, a spokesman for Iran’s civilian space program, claimed that the explosions were the results of three quadcopter drones that had been shot down, dismissing the threat Israel’s apparent retaliation posed to Iran. Iran’s air defense systems were activated in several provinces after the explosions first rang out, state news outlet IRNA reported, according to CNN.
++++ Two things here, I think. First, with the possible exception of Japan (and even that is questionable), there is no such thing as a nation state with a "civilian space program." Private outfits like SpaceX, sure - but even *that* is questionable given the number of military and spy satellites they launch for the US government. A nation state does not waste money on a space program without an ulterior motive - like cover for developing ballistic missiles or delivering intelligence or weapons payloads to orbit. That there are tons of civilian benefits is somewhat beside the point. None of it happens without significant strategic state interest. Bragging rights just aren't worth it. Second, "Iran’s air defense systems were activated ... after the explosions first rang out" is a damning statement. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:42 AM (HnUIn) 125
Breaking911 @Breaking911 16h
BIDEN: "Are you ready to choose freedom over democracy?! Because that's America." Posted by: andycanuck Yes. Yes I am. Always choosing freedom. All day, every day. And twice on Sundays. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 08:42 AM (sHgnb) 126
♪ There's battle-lines being drawn. ♪ Posted by: Buffalo Springfield at April 19, 2024 08:43 AM (RKVpM) 127
Jesse Watters
@JesseBWatters This is why we do not have political trials in America https://tinyurl.com/23k5xk8v Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:43 AM (NpAcC) 128
Leading Report @LeadingReport 11h
BREAKING: Texas Bar finds no evidence that former Trump attorney Sidney Powell violated "any ethical rule in filing four federal suits after the 2020 election.” Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:44 AM (vtyCZ) 129
"So if you hold a stock and it increases in value, you get taxed. If your home goes up in value, it gets taxed. Even if you sell neither.
Before the next fiscal year begins, if you haven't already, you should form a Trust and "sell" your home to the Trust at some obscenely high value (but the gap still under the $250k cap-gains limit), then you have years of inflation and other value raising vectors of protection. I see opportunities to form non-profit housing co-ops, just need to work out the legal and tax issues to get around this plundering scheme out of Babylon DC Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:45 AM (4HcMG) 130
The White House is proud to announce that all bathrooms now have litter boxes, which aren't there, and are just a Christian Nationalist conspiracy theory.
Posted by: CNN Headlines of Tomorrow, Today at April 19, 2024 08:46 AM (UCSAm) 131
7 It's comforting to see your Morning Report JJ.
Thanks and you remain in my prayers. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:40 AM (LK9/j) ------- +1 Posted by: Seems Legit at April 19, 2024 08:46 AM (JeYYB) 132
♪ There's battle-lines being drawn. ♪
Posted by: Buffalo Springfield at April 19, 2024 08:43 AM (RKVpM) - I was drawn years ago. Ever since, one side has been brutal, while the other side has mostly been rolling over. It's getting late. Here's hoping no one has to vote harder in November. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 08:46 AM (eb5t2) 133
How long can a Trump-Hater hide their bias, and evidence of it?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 08:30 AM (a1415) **** One woman already stated that she hated Trump's demeanor. She's been seated on the jury because Trump's team was out of strikes. Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:47 AM (NpAcC) 134
Well Mr Pres since democracies frequently stomp on people's freedoms in the name of the majority, I'll choose freedom. Oh, and by the way, we are a Constitutional Republic you idiot
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 08:47 AM (Wjvnb) 135
The Jury will be packed strictly with useful idiots, so yes, a conviction is all but guaranteed. However- Even if I were the Democrattiest Democrat and a juror for this show trial would I really want to place my stamp of approval on that kind of total misuse and illegal under our Constitution kind of power. As a guy with a passing knowledge of history, I would not. Once you behead the king, so to speak, it's open season on anyone and everyone else....Discount decapitations for all! Even if they murder and destroy Trump, what normal can we as a society go back to? What's this Trumpless Utopia they expect? You've approved 100% pure lawlessness for anything any action at all Our Betters wish to take. Are you one of Our Betters? I doubt it. You're just meat for the grinder and 50% of the new Really Impossible Biurger with the other 50% being cricket and mealworms. Think, A-holes! Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 08:47 AM (eDfFs) 136
BIDEN: "Are you ready to choose freedom over democracy?! Because that's America."
At least they have come forward and provided their definition of the word "democracy" - and that is: "one-party, totalitarian rule." So when Pelosi, Schumer or some other Marxist sputters something about "our precious democracy" understand that they are referring to their own grip on total control of the police state. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:47 AM (4HcMG) 137
good morning, JJ, Horde
* scans populist and investigative journalist social media * * scans Ace of Spades news * Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. Posted by: callsign claymore at April 19, 2024 08:48 AM (JcnCJ) 138
... the world has been destabilized, not only in the Middle East, but almost everywhere on the map as a result of the head-up-the-ass Ivy League/Kennedy School/Johns Hopkins-fueled delusions of the Foggy Bottom elites ...
++++ Yes, but the wider problem is a lot deeper. The world order is cracking up in real time. The American empire is finished. We're tapped out but even if we weren't, it's now too inconsistent, the goals too misaligned with national interest and we have a competence crisis at all levels. The way I think of this is that we are in the opening stages of a vast, world-shaking rejiggering. The world, for all intents and purposes, ended in 2020 and we're in the opening stages of the aftermath. The deed is done. The world as we knew it no longer exists, and figuring out what the hell that means is extremely disruptive and dangerous. Watching not only the fall of an empire, but the end of the world (they often but not always coincide) unfold in real time is quite interesting. "Chinese Curse" kind of interesting. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:48 AM (HnUIn) 139
(The author goes to great lengths to put Nixon in the most positive light and glosses over the consequences of his major failings. You be the judge - jjs)
I recently learned that Nixon had workable plans drawn up to make the US power grid 100% nuclear by 1980. That would’ve greatly blunted Middle Eastern influence on our energy supply and kneecapped the global warming crowd before they got started. Unfortunately he created the NRC to oversee it and they staffed up with commies and immediately scuttled the plan. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 08:50 AM (FD5dr) 140
The United States used its veto on Thursday at the United Nations (UN) Security Council to block a Palestinian state from being declared unilaterally.
++++ Sincere question about this. What difference does it make? If the UNSC recognizes a state or doesn't, what changes? The UN can say it's a state, but that doesn't mean that Israel or her Arab neighbors will, and they have the greatest interest. Does it unlock anything meaningful? Does it change the basis or quantity of aid, or enable "legitimate" weapons transfers or result in some kind of enforceable changes to treaties or anything like that? In other words, does this actually *matter* in any way, or is it yet more UN nonsense that has no bearing on anything, whichever way it goes? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:50 AM (HnUIn) 141
We had "released time"on Wednesday afternoon to go to church Bible class in elementary school. This was in Brooklyn in the mid-60s. Walked about 10 blocks. There were no helicopter Moms, car lines, bus service, etc.
Posted by: Better Times - That was before insane asylums were closed down by Kennedy and LBJ and the majority (D) Congresses in order to intentionally move crazy people into local communities to roam, rape, rob, kidnap, etc. Oh, and reproduce. And now here we are, two generations after that genetic material has been spread throughout local communities, and you can see the results. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:50 AM (WCiZg) 142
The United States used its veto on Thursday at the United Nations (UN) Security Council to block a Palestinian state from being declared unilaterally.
++++ Sincere question about this. What difference does it make?... - I suspect a really big one is war could be easily waged against a state vs. oppressed, marginalized community withing a nation of Joooos. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (WCiZg) 143
IRAN – is going to have to respond to this, and with the abject failure of its mass aerial assault last weekend, I would imagine there will be some sort of mass combined ground and artillery attack from Hezbollah coming from Lebanon.
++++ That would be my guess, but the wildcard there is that Hezbollah might not want to. Hezbollah is both busy and apparently fairly happy fighting its civil war in Lebanon. Engaging Israel outright would be high-risk, because if they lose on that front (not a guarantee, but it's where I'd put my money), they could lose Lebanon. It's likely an existential question for Hezbollah. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (HnUIn) 144
Photo up top is disturbing.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (88xKn) 145
BREAKING: Biden has lost 14 points to Trump among likely voters under 30, according to a Harvard poll Gonna take a whole lotta 'fortifying' to negate that. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (RKVpM) 146
I’ve already prepared myself to expect a conviction. It seems inevitable to me, though I’m sure I’ll be shocked in the moment. The real question is what happens afterwards: do they immediately haul him off to jail? Allow secret service in jail with him? Even without jail, does the conviction cause a lot of stupid people to say “wow, he’s a criminal…. I was gonna vote for him but I can’t now”….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 08:30 AM (xT8gx) ******* I have a feeling these jurors want to be famous for convicting Trump and throwing him in jail. They will be heroes with the MSM like Christine Blasey Ford and E. Jean Carroll. Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:53 AM (NpAcC) 147
The Biden-Junta-controlled USA – in order to salvage the Muslim-Marxist voting base might have to somehow intervene militarily or otherwise assist Iran to defend itself if they catch wind of what Israel is going to do. Oh boy! Talk about getting hair mussed.
++++ I strongly suspect that Israel is not sharing much real intelligence with the US at this point. Probably a lot of information sharing and most of it is legitimate and real, but I'd bet that they're not sharing anything about strategic direction or operational plans. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:53 AM (HnUIn) 148
Even if they murder and destroy Trump, what normal can we as a society go back to? What's this Trumpless Utopia they expect?
Clearly, the US is experiencing Mass Formation Psychosis, or in terms of Mimetic Theory, Mimetic Crisis. In a Mimetic Crisis, you have this large scale vicious circle where those in the Double Bind will compete to out-do the other (and there are a lot of others) where you have an irrational and obsessive focus on a single target. This is the scapegoat. The catharsis is to kill the scapegoat (which isn't really a scapegoat, but I didn't come up with the theory). The problem isn't them humiliating, bankrupting and killing Trump - which they most certainly will do, its that the crisis itself is left untreated and they will quickly seek another focus, which will larger and even more ambitious - e.g. The Christian Church. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:54 AM (4HcMG) 149
A black and white milkshake is a type of ice cream shake made with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.. The shake gets its name because the two flavors are swirled together to create a black-and-white effect.
AKA B Hussein Obama Shake Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 08:54 AM (ENQN6) 150
The world, for all intents and purposes, ended in 2020 and we're in the opening stages of the aftermath.
- I agree with this completely. I think it was the Great Reset, just like they said and had been planned. The only problem was that it was supposed to happen with Hillary in office. With Trump there a little wedge opened up and now lots of Americans are saying no, we don't want your plans. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 08:54 AM (WCiZg) 151
Watching not only the fall of an empire, but the end of the world (they often but not always coincide) unfold in real time is quite interesting. "Chinese Curse" kind of interesting.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:48 AM (HnUIn) Late Bronze Age Collapse. Posted by: davidt at April 19, 2024 08:55 AM (SYTee) 152
This week’s rainfall was [UAE]’s heaviest since record-keeping began in 1949.
But Muslim nations are so meticulous about their scientific endeavors! I'm shocked that they don't have records going back centuries! /sarcasm Posted by: pookysgirl, cello mom at April 19, 2024 08:55 AM (dtlDP) 153
Ha, ha! Just rike Hans Brix!
Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 8h NEW: North Korea mocks US envoy’s Asia trip by calling it the “aid-begging trip of a loser”. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:56 AM (vtyCZ) 154
This time, it's Niger. Wait, do I have to write that as Ni*er so I don't get sent to a gulag?
-------------- All those cancelled since David Howard in '99 for using the word "niggardly" -- an adjective meaning "stingy" or "miserly" -- hardest hit. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 08:56 AM (q8LR6) 155
144 Photo up top is disturbing.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (88xKn) . . . but accurate. My job is done. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 08:56 AM (x0n13) 156
It's also,...
National Cat Lady Day. 🐈🐈⬛🐈 Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (NpAcC) 157
This week’s rainfall was [UAE]’s heaviest since record-keeping began in 1949.
But Muslim nations are so meticulous about their scientific endeavors! I'm shocked that they don't have records going back centuries! /sarcasm Posted by: pookysgirl, cello mom at April 19, 2024 08:55 AM (dtlDP) ++++ LOL. Not even we have records going back centuries. Neither do older countries. A lot of places have "records," but they're loose. Tracking data across generations is something that only stupendously rich civilizations can do, and nobody's been *that* rich until fairly recently. The Arabs weren't that rich until extremely recently - like "within the living memory of a lot of people still alive right now" recently. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (HnUIn) 158
I have a feeling these jurors want to be famous for convicting Trump and throwing him in jail.
I'm pretty sure that those in the book publishing industry already know who all the jurors are as contracts and ghost writers are being assigned. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (4HcMG) 159
Hi JJ. How are you feeling. I haven’t been able to read the morning report for about 3 weeks. New job. Are you back back? How’s your health? I pray for you.
Posted by: Jaimo at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (sLy0T) 160
So it's the 84 year old Iranian dude who's been in power since the Carter administration and the 81 year old creepy corrupt guy from Scranton who's been in elected office since the Carter administration. How does this story end?
Depends. Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 08:58 AM (Hg0Ue) 161
My job is done.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 08:56 AM (x0n13) Oh, I didn't say it was inaccurate just disturbing as hell. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 08:58 AM (88xKn) 162
Tracking data across generations is something that only stupendously rich civilizations can do, and nobody's been *that* rich until fairly recently. The Arabs weren't that rich until extremely recently - like "within the living memory of a lot of people still alive right now" recently.
Didn't help in the data retention business when the Muslims kept burning down the libraries. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:58 AM (4HcMG) 163
@TheInsiderPaper 8h
NEW: North Korea mocks US envoy’s Asia trip by calling it the “aid-begging trip of a loser”. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 08:56 AM (vtyCZ) ++++ Ouch. Sadly, this kind of statement is no longer something that one can just laugh at mock by default. I have no idea what they diplomatic mission was about, but I can no longer assume that a Kim statement about a US diplomatic effort is just inverted from reality and be 100% sure of being correct in that assumption. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (HnUIn) 164
It's also,...
National Cat Lady Day. 🐈🐈⬛🐈 Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (NpAcC) --- When is National Cat Dude Day? Or is that not a thing? (If not, I blame the matriarchy!) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (7fElN) 165
Photo up top is disturbing.
Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 08:52 AM (88xKn) - So just imagine an 11 year old girl in place of the mullah. That's much better. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (eb5t2) 166
Didn't help in the data retention business when the Muslims kept burning down the libraries.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:58 AM (4HcMG) ++++ Yeah, that tends to put a damper on things. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (HnUIn) 167
Biden relaxes sanctions and Iran earns $35 billion in profit selling crude to China.
Iranian oil exports hit 6 year high. Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (ENQN6) 168
Didn't help in the data retention business when the Muslims kept burning down the libraries.
-- (buffs nails) Posted by: General Ulysses S. Grant at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (WCiZg) 169
However-
Even if I were the Democrattiest Democrat and a juror for this show trial would I really want to place my stamp of approval on that kind of total misuse and illegal under our Constitution kind of power. As a guy with a passing knowledge of history, I would not. Useful idiots never think it'll happen to them. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (sHgnb) 170
This week’s rainfall was [UAE]’s heaviest since record-keeping began in 1949.
Is it really Climate Change™ when the record setting rainfall was initiated by cloud seeding? Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (4HcMG) 171
159 Hi JJ. How are you feeling. I haven’t been able to read the morning report for about 3 weeks. New job. Are you back back? How’s your health? I pray for you.
Posted by: Jaimo at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (sLy0T) Hey there. I am feeling no pain, not impaired in any way and my first surgical consult isn't until this coming Wednesday. So that they didn't put me at the head of the line is encouraging. I'll know more then so hopefully the diagnosis and then prognosis will have me back up and running full tilt boogie. Thanks for the good wishes and prayers! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (x0n13) 172
When is National Cat Dude Day?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (7fElN) - We have one in our neighborhood. He looks like what you'd imagine. Blech! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:01 AM (eb5t2) 173
Remembering Nixon’s Legacy 30 Years After His Death
Having actually attended Nixon’s 100th Birthday Party at the Mayflower in DC, I can tell you that according to Pat Buchanan, Nixon saw himself as a liberal. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:01 AM (RHGPo) 174
When is National Cat Dude Day?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (7fElN) ++++ Never. Any single man with a cat is hated by all. And I am a single man with a cat. Great for keeping critters at bay. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (HnUIn) 175
Maybe if we told Joey Sponge-Brain Shits-Pants that Niger is holding Betty Crocker hostage, he'll launch a rescue mission for our trapped soldiers.
------------- Too late, J.J. Like F. Joe Mugabe, I've heard that Betty Crocker has been stir crazy for decades ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (q8LR6) 176
Thus always to tyrants.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (WCiZg) 177
Having actually attended Nixon’s 100th Birthday Party at the Mayflower in DC, I can tell you that according to Pat Buchanan, Nixon saw himself as a liberal.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:01 AM (RHGPo) ++++ He was. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (HnUIn) 178
So it's the 84 year old Iranian dude who's been in power since the Carter administration and the 81 year old creepy corrupt guy from Scranton who's been in elected office since the Carter administration. How does this story end?
Depends. Posted by: Quarter Twenty That's a shitty way to look at it. Oh, btw, ISWYDT. Golf clap. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (sHgnb) 179
When is National Cat Dude Day?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 08:59 AM (7fElN) - We have one in our neighborhood. He looks like what you'd imagine. Blech! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:01 AM (eb5t2) --- As the owner of 5 cats myself, I see one every time I look in the mirror.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (7fElN) 180
... my first surgical consult isn't until this coming Wednesday.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (x0n13) - Don't take the puberty blockers, no matter what the doc says! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (eb5t2) 181
Hi JJ. How are you feeling. I haven’t been able to read the morning report for about 3 weeks. New job. Are you back back? How’s your health? I pray for you.
Posted by: Jaimo at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (sLy0T) ================== Look at that! JJS drawing comments from the only remaining living member of the Allman Brothers Band. Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (q3m2C) 182
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (x0n13) Did you get a MRI or what? If this is too personal, please disregard the question. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:03 AM (88xKn) 183
Hey there. I am feeling no pain, not impaired in any way and my first surgical consult isn't until this coming Wednesday. So that they didn't put me at the head of the line is encouraging.
I'll know more then so hopefully the diagnosis and then prognosis will have me back up and running full tilt boogie. Thanks for the good wishes and prayers! Posted by: J.J. Sefton You have my prayers. Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:04 AM (sHgnb) 184
Biden dismantles Trump-era Title IX rules, sidesteps issue of trans athletes in girls' sports
https://tinyurl.com/5dff7u4h Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:04 AM (NpAcC) 185
When is National Cat Dude Day?
--------------- I'm feelin' good from my head to my shoes Know where I'm goin' and I know what to do I've tidied up my point of view I got a new cattitude I'm in control, my worries are few 'Cause I've got love like I never knew Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh I got a new cattitude /You're welcome for the earworm ... Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:04 AM (q8LR6) 186
TGIF!
Always great to see you, JJ! Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (cCVOS) Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (Hg0Ue) 188
Unless things really go sideways, this wi come down to tit-for-tat, who was willing to be hit last and decided to call it a day.
The U will again play no role other than call for Isreal to apologize. However, Biden's Dearbornistan will not be pleased. See Cobert will be doing show from DNC and in Chicago. Gonna be lit Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (FxH7T) Posted by: Rep. Francis "Beatoff" O'Rourke at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (q3m2C) 190
Look at that! JJS drawing comments from the only remaining living member of the Allman Brothers Band.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (q3m2C) So, Jaimo is just a ramblin man now. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (88xKn) 191
O/T, just bragging.
I finished my data entry for the past few days and per my tracking, I am closing in on -50 lbs since I put my nose to the grindstone late last year. It's Pesach on Monday and that will mark a setback - I do not intend to ruin the Seder by obsessing over my diet - but I will probably cross that threshold by this time next week. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:06 AM (HnUIn) 192
182 Thanks for the good wishes and prayers!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (x0n13) Did you get a MRI or what? If this is too personal, please disregard the question. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:03 AM (88xKn) I have had two, about 6 weeks apart. The second one is "concerning." But since these neurologists neurosurgeons read these things like a kid reads the Bazooka Joe comics and can see immediately a tumor or what have you, and have yet to tell me that that is what they're dealing with, is what I take as a positive. Or, because of Obamacare, it's fatal and they waited to tell me. Gevalt! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:06 AM (x0n13) 193
That Gone With the Wind article is interesting. That movie is the lovely and discerning Mrs naturalfake's favorite. She was really disappointed in missing the April 12th showing on the big screen. Originally, not my kind of movie, but I've seen it several times now. (the lovely and discerning Mrs naturalfake's favorite, yo!)- and have come to admire and enjoy it. Or, at least, significant parts of it. It's pure storytelling and characterizations are excellent. I also think the handwringing over racism is way overblown in these stupid times. That era is in the far past and dead and never coming back. So- I tend to look at the slavery as something that was of the time. Do I get all angry when I watch a show like "Rome" with its Germanic slaves? Do I howl at the indignity done my ancestors? No. I do not. I realize things are a bit more complex than that, however- People need to grow up. GWTW is not responsible for the failures in your life. Watch it or don't, if it upsets you that much. Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 09:06 AM (eDfFs) 194
The Great Firewall: China Orders Apple To Remove WhatsApp, Threads From App Store
"We are obligated to follow the laws..." Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:07 AM (RHGPo) 195
158 I'm pretty sure that those in the book publishing industry already know who all the jurors are as contracts and ghost writers are being assigned.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (4HcMG) The inevitable Netflix Movie is already being written. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:07 AM (UnA8+) 196
187 *sidesteps issue of trans athletes in girls' sports*
Men make the best women. Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 09:05 AM (Hg0Ue) "You bacha bazzi on that!" - - Afghani men Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:07 AM (x0n13) 197
Biden dismantles Trump-era Title IX rules, sidesteps issue of trans athletes in girls' sports
https://tinyurl.com/5dff7u4h Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:04 AM (NpAcC) ++++ Under the new rules, sex discrimination includes discrimination based on gender identity as well as sexual orientation. Biden is also officially undoing sexual assault rules put in place by his predecessor and current election-year opponent, former President Donald Trump. ++++ Huh. The Biden Administration defends "rape culture" on campus! You heard it here first! Title IX should just be eliminated. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:07 AM (HnUIn) 198
It's also,...
National Cat Lady Day. 🐈🐈⬛🐈 Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 08:57 AM (NpAcC) Was watching "Friends" last evening. In one episode, they had a Halloween party and Monica dressed up as Cat-Woman. Yowza! Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (T+Iwg) 199
I finished my data entry for the past few days and per my tracking, I am closing in on -50 lbs since I put my nose to the grindstone late last year.
Wow! You must have had a big nose! Mine is large, too. Posted by: Beaker at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (V5BDR) 200
You have my prayers.
Posted by: rickb223 at April 19, 2024 09:04 AM (sHgnb) ------------- J.J. was immediately moved to the top of my ever-expanding prayer list. Getting old sucks ... until you consider the alternative, in which case gratitude abounds. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (q8LR6) 201
Posted by: pookysgirl, cello mom
Does your kid play the cello? My son played it for a year or so in elementary school. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (9yWhg) 202
The Great Firewall: China Orders Apple To Remove WhatsApp, Threads From App Store
"We are obligated to follow the laws..." Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:07 AM (RHGPo) ++++ They are, if they want to operate in the market. Never expect any company to "make a stand" in violation of a law. Here, there or anywhere. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (HnUIn) 203
174 Never. Any single man with a cat is hated by all.
And I am a single man with a cat. Great for keeping critters at bay. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (HnUIn) Doesn't seem like something to admit on the Most Badass Blog on the Intertubes. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM (UnA8+) 204
Wow! You must have had a big nose! Mine is large, too.
Posted by: Beaker at April 19, 2024 09:08 AM (V5BDR) ++++ My big schnozz is part of my ethnic identity, thank you very much Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM (HnUIn) 205
It's 199 days till Election Day 11-05-24.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM (NpAcC) 206
Doesn't seem like something to admit on the Most Badass Blog on the Intertubes.
Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM (UnA8+) ++++ LOL. I am many things. "Badass" is not one of them. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (HnUIn) 207
Monica?
Not even close. Posted by: Julie Newmar at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (dg+HA) 208
"Biden Says His Uncle Was Eaten by Cannibals in WWII. The Military Begs to Differ"
============== Also, Foreign Policy Expert and Lifelong Fighter for Rights of People of Color and H@ter of Ray-cism FJB angers People of Color in a key Pacific nation DailyMail article today - https://tinyurl.com/d4e7b5ss 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle Analysts branded Biden's comments as 'unsubstantiated and poorly judged'" Other academics said his categorization of the cannibalism was 'very offensive' FJB makes an FJB-blunder yet again! Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (5fDan) 209
FAA to now require that reentry spacecraft get landing license before launch
======================= The fricken FAA has done such an excellent job with their statutory job hiring and DEI training AT Controllers and overseeing Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers, that they have extra time to load on useless regulatory controls on a company that is figuring out the hardest flight engineering problems existing. Biden Junta is Asshoe. Posted by: Rep. Francis at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (fnAb4) 210
National Guard Captain Testifies: Forced to Stand Down Until 5 pm on J6
National Guard whistleblower Captain Timothy Nick said the Guard was ready to go to the Capitol on January 6 to help the police but was told to stand down until after 5 pm, which was too late. The Secretary of the Army lied and claimed he made calls to the National Guard, but he did not. ... this looks more and more like a reason to disperse Congress so damaging evidence of fraud could not be introduced at the presidential vote procedure, then skipped when they reconvene. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:11 AM (RHGPo) 211
I finished my data entry for the past few days and per my tracking, I am closing in on -50 lbs since I put my nose to the grindstone late last year. It's Pesach on Monday and that will mark a setback - I do not intend to ruin the Seder by obsessing over my diet - but I will probably cross that threshold by this time next week.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:06 AM (HnUIn) - About 22 lbs. here since last June. Not worried about a few goodies here and there. I just watch portion sizes and won't be crunching down Matza for 7 days straight (8 days outside of Israel). Gotta go. Be happy and healthy, Horde, in spite of everything the evil forces among us try to do. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:11 AM (eb5t2) 212
Furry sock removal
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:11 AM (fnAb4) 213
Huh. The Biden Administration defends "rape culture" on campus! You heard it here first!
------------ Not to mention enabling -- nay, encouraging -- the serious rape culture of women and children being trafficked across the border hourly for over three years now. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:11 AM (q8LR6) 214
Good for you on the weight loss, Joe Mannix. It really is a hard thing to do. I lost about 50 pounds over the course of about 5 years, and even at that leisurely rate it was hard.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:11 AM (9yWhg) 215
It's 199 days till Election Day 11-05-24.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM (NpAcC) I guess I better leave town before all hell break loose. Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (88xKn) 216
and have come to admire and enjoy it. Or, at least, significant parts of it. It's pure storytelling and characterizations are excellent. - On a drive recently I heard someone discussing King Kong and how it was a theatrical masterpiece in large part because the director didn't want a man in a gorilla suit, and how the proportions of Kong kept changing throughout the film. They discussed the enormous torso and hand that was made but IIRC they weren't sure if they'd use it or be able to finish the film since it was in the middle of such hard economic times. The conversation was about a recent book IIRC, and it sounded really interesting. I need to re-watch King Kong soon. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (WCiZg) 217
I recently learned that Nixon had workable plans drawn up to make the US power grid 100% nuclear by 1980.
100% is folly because nukes are base load (constant supply) not peaker plants, and simple observation of demand curves over time would reinforce the idea of oversupply, unless the excess was used for desalination, pumping or some other activity that can be intermittent. (like Bitcoin generation) Furthermore, a pure nuclear, or any other fuel system is incompatible with competing power auctions which are held every few minutes in most RTOs. With today's MBAs who don't know how to increase productivity but only can "cut costs" (mostly through deferred maintenance and short-cuts), this only means a degrade ability to generate power with no upgrades or new supplies being built due to the non-competitiveness of a single fuel energy source. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (4HcMG) 218
Analysts branded Biden's comments as 'unsubstantiated and poorly judged'"
Other academics said his categorization of the cannibalism was 'very offensive' I was kind of hoping since that story first hit that the woke-industrial complex would decide that even though he's got the (D) he was still being offensive about sacred indigenous populations. And it seems to be happening. LOLOLOL. *throws popcorn in the microwave* Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (P9pDS) 219
>>Fentanyl isn't the scourge. 60-plus years of the Leftist's intentional societal degeneracy that led to fentanyl is the real scourge - jjs
Hell, pot is doing damage, too. Two kids on my block - both were bright young boys - got into heavy pot-smoking in their teen, both then had schizophrenic breakdowns. Futures gone, now a burden to their parents who will spend the rest of their lives managing them. Obviously this doesn't happen to every person who uses pot, but it is bad for kids' developing brains in general, and it is associated with mental illness (people with disposition for/issues of schizophrenia or whatever in their family), that is may trigger it. All part of our current culture of "Not feeling fabulous? Take a pill, a puff, a snort, a shot to boost your spirits!" Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (cCVOS) 220
It's 199 days till Election Day 11-05-24. Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:09 AM I trust you checked the date and number of remaining days carefully. In Obama's third term they're putting people in jail for less then that. In his fourth term it's to the camps. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (RKVpM) 221
... 'They wouldn't just eat any white men that fell from the sky': Outraged Papua New Guinea academics lash out at Biden's 'unacceptable' suggestion that cannibals ate his WW2 pilot uncle ...
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (5fDan) ++++ This raises some questions for me, purely out of academic interest. What *were* the requirements for eating someone? If "any white men that fell from the sky" were not eligible for consumption, what would make them eligible? What makes someone a target for barbecuing? Inquiring minds want to know! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:12 AM (HnUIn) 222
"As the owner of 5 cats myself, I see one every time I look in the mirror....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel " Owner? Posted by: the cats at April 19, 2024 09:13 AM (vFG9F) 223
... this looks more and more like a reason to disperse Congress so damaging evidence of fraud could not be introduced at the presidential vote procedure, then skipped when they reconvene.
Posted by: SMOD - Yep. That's almost certainly why it was timed like it was. The "rioters" supposedly walked away from what they'd driven hours to see and hear and started the party before Trump's speech ended, which is absurd. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (WCiZg) 224
I have had two, about 6 weeks apart. The second one is "concerning." But since these neurologists neurosurgeons read these things like a kid reads the Bazooka Joe comics and can see immediately a tumor or what have you, and have yet to tell me that that is what they're dealing with, is what I take as a positive.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton It sounds positive to me! Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (PwgSL) 225
Good Lord. The NPR woman just puts all the woke words in a blender and hits frappe'.
Still good looking, though. https://tinyurl.com/yc4bs9kz Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (CsUN+) 226
Democrat and Peekskill Common Council member and Housing Authority Board member Rob Scott, 44, has been arrested and charged with forging signatures of deceased voters on his election petition. Scott tried to bump up his numbers to secure a spot on the ballot for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, which ultimately backfired.
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (RHGPo) 227
It's 199 days till Election Day 11-05-24.
It isn't the number of days between now and the alleged Election Day, its the probability of an Election even being held that most interests me. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (4HcMG) 228
> FAA to now require that reentry spacecraft get landing license before launch
______________ Splashdown Your license is revoked. Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (Q4IgG) 229
OT: So did Israel attack Iran directly with drones today? Very sketchy reporting so far, and no confirm from Israel yet...
Posted by: Nova Local at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (exHjb) 230
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-------------------------- In honor of Lexington and Concord, let us consider an American badass. https://youtu.be/rDo6x0MhERE?si=Ea87O15Ll6kRoUBU Get off his lawn. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 03:20 AM (Wnv9h) Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (fnAb4) 231
On Wednesday, Biden claimed that his uncle Ambrose Finnegan crashed on an island in New Guinea and was eaten by cannibals.
“He got shot down in an area where there were a lot of cannibals at the time,” Biden initially told reporters. He was visiting a war memorial in his hometown of Scranton, Pa., that bears his uncle's name. “They never recovered his body, but the government went back when I went down there and they checked and found some parts of the plane.” It's a good story. Too bad it's not even close to the truth. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (RHGPo) 232
206 LOL. I am many things. "Badass" is not one of them.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (HnUIn) Horde Members are allowed to not be badasses? Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (UnA8+) 233
In any case, on the broader diplomatic front of this brewing war, the Sponge-Brain Shits-Pants banana-in-the-tailpipe junta might have totally screwed itself ...
----------- My man! Three, three, three memes in one ... brought to you by AoSHQ. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (q8LR6) 234
Praying for you JJ.!
Thank you so much for all you do to make us laugh, informed and our blood pressure soar. 🙏 Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (NpAcC) 235
FAA to now require that reentry spacecraft get landing license before launch
======================= The fricken FAA has done such an excellent job with their statutory job hiring and DEI training AT Controllers and overseeing Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers, that they have extra time to load on useless regulatory controls on a company that is figuring out the hardest flight engineering problems existing. ... Posted by: Rep. Francis at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (fnAb4) ++++ I wonder what the legal justification is given that nobody (I don't think) operates a land-return spacecraft anymore. Yes, I know we're post-law, but all of this nonsense has *some* paper-thin legal justification. If it's going to land in the sea, what's the justification? "If you launch from here, you shall comply?" Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (HnUIn) 236
Hell, pot is doing damage, too. Two kids on my block - both were bright young boys - got into heavy pot-smoking in their teen, both then had schizophrenic breakdowns. Futures gone, now a burden to their parents who will spend the rest of their lives managing them.
- People insist pot is non-addictive and doesn't cause any more harm than anything else, but for some weird reason the stereotype of a pothead has existed for decades and everyone knows a few losers from high school that remained losers as adults because of pot. I haven't checked but I assume it's tied to the 1963 Communist Goals. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (WCiZg) 237
Good Lord. The NPR woman just puts all the woke words in a blender and hits frappe'.
I love the irony of her self-gassing cis-whiteness and her bleached blond hair. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (4HcMG) 238
>>On a drive recently I heard someone discussing King Kong and how it was a theatrical masterpiece in large part because the director didn't want a man in a gorilla suit, and how the proportions of Kong kept changing throughout the film
Pfftttt! *shakes head* Posted by: Andy Serkis at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (cCVOS) 239
I need to re-watch King Kong soon.
Posted by: Moron Robbie One of my favorite movies since I was a kid. Fathom Events had it out in theaters in 2020, right before the lockdowns, and I was at last able to see it on the big screen. It was genuinely scary. They did a great job with Kong -- he's terrifying, and yet genuinely sympathetic. Oh, and Fay Wray was a babe. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (9yWhg) 240
Good Lord. The NPR woman just puts all the woke words in a blender and hits frappe'.
Still good looking, though. https://tinyurl.com/yc4bs9kz Posted by: Archimedes I'm convinced all of those NPCs have a chip embedded in their body somewhere that gets a code patch every two weeks or so to keep them updated on the proper terms for the message. Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:17 AM (PwgSL) 241
People insist pot is non-addictive and doesn't cause any more harm than anything else, but for some weird reason the stereotype of a pothead has existed for decades and everyone knows a few losers from high school that remained losers as adults because of pot.
Does pot transform people into Losers, or does dope lure Losers? Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:17 AM (4HcMG) 242
Naturally, the Biden campaign had to respond so they sent him to a Wawa in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Mayor Cherelle Parker. According to a report from CBS News, "Biden ordered a classic-size Italian hoagie with American cheese and a black-[and-]white milkshake from the Delaware County-based convenience store that recently celebrated its 60th anniversary."
Because, you know, he's a regular guy. But the stop was another bust. Video from the visit showed that the only fans Biden had at the event were those in the media covering the campaign stop, and what made it even more hilarious is that Biden struggled to close his takeout box before ordering one of this handlers to take the box so he could order a milkshake. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:17 AM (RHGPo) 243
Morning.
This is a couple of weeks old but Dave Rubin shared a clip of the son of a Hamas co-founder on Dr. Phil 'splaining sone shit to this little pro-Pali twat. https://youtu.be/2E3vkVmbbRA Posted by: Robert at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (JAhdn) 244
232 206 LOL. I am many things. "Badass" is not one of them.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:10 AM (HnUIn) Horde Members are allowed to not be badasses? Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (UnA8+) Badass-less chaps. Literally . . . Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (x0n13) 245
Good Lord. The NPR woman just puts all the woke words in a blender and hits frappe'.
Still good looking, though. https://tinyurl.com/yc4bs9kz Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:14 AM (CsUN+) ===================== "Free Speech" perpetuates bad think. What a beotch. Who dragged this idiot in from the rain and gave her a job? Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (fnAb4) 246
Does pot transform people into Losers, or does dope lure Losers?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure -- Yes and yes. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (WCiZg) 247
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As the owner of 5 cats myself, I see one every time I look in the mirror.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (7fElN) ---- Piker! Posted by: Ciampino - WhatsUp? Catsup! at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (qfLjt) 248
Do you think Iran will not respond to an attack on its soil? It will have to counter and then the US and Europe are likely to get drawn in. All western leaders begged Netanyahu not to this.
They begged Netanyahu not to. All they do is beg. (Then send money and weapons.) And the ethnic cleansing of Palestine grinds on. Israel has not "ethnically cleansed" the 20% of its citizens who are Arabs. But, it is fighting a war against the Iranian backed terrorists who have and still are attacking Israel. Ethnic cleansing is the polite term. Most call it genocide. And killing over 13,000 children is not self defense. This is now what Israel will be famous for. Thirteen thousand dead children. Killed for being Palestinian. Polite? A more accurate word would be "biased." The Hamas war headquarters are in underground tunnels and bunkers beneath (and sometimes inside) civilian sites. It is intentional on the part of Hamas in order to protect themselves at the expense of their own civilians. people concerned about civilians, direct anger at the Hamas cowards who hide behind civilians to save their own murderous hides. Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (JCZqz) Posted by: Tex Lovera at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (wtvvX) 250
People insist pot is non-addictive and doesn't cause any more harm than anything else, but for some weird reason the stereotype of a pothead has existed for decades and everyone knows a few losers from high school that remained losers as adults because of pot.
Part of it's that pot has gotten significantly stronger than it was when the 29 year olds fiddled with it in the 60s/70s/80s so they still think it's relatively harmless but it's actually closer to a hard drug now. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (OyOhQ) 251
239 Oh, and Fay Wray was a babe.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (9yWhg) Are you Johnnie Ray? Are you Slim Ray? Are you Fay Wray? Who wants to know? Who wants to know? Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (UnA8+) 252
Joe Biden considers his Uncle to be a real human shit-stain in the loincloth of life.
The whole damn family is no good. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (a1415) 253
I'm convinced all of those NPCs have a chip embedded in their body somewhere that gets a code patch every two weeks or so to keep them updated on the proper terms for the message.
Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:17 AM (PwgSL) ++++ They do. It's called "the academic milieu." Academic language is an ecclesiastical language derived from mid-century postmodern philosophy. Once you learn the language, you just ... speak it. If you keep running in those circles, you'll remain abreast of the new vocabulary through osmosis and it's easy to do because you already know the new language's rules. We have new words all the time in the main language, too and it's effortless to pick up on them in you run the circles where they appear. Same thing with "corporatespeak," which is another ecclesiastical language. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (HnUIn) 254
But the stop was another bust. Video from the visit showed that the only fans Biden
-- NOW WE'RE TALKING! - Hundo Biden, Esquire Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (WCiZg) 255
Biden claimed ...
It's a good story. Too bad it's not even close to the truth. There, I saved you some time. This is universally applicable. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (CsUN+) 256
"As the owner of 5 cats myself, I see one every time I look in the mirror....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel " People call you 'Karen', no? Posted by: dantesed at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (88xKn) 257
And NPR lady is far from good looking. She looks like someone stuck a hot poker up her ass when she's talking, and making her repeat a bunch of random woke words without logical connection or meaning.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (fnAb4) 258
It is intentional on the part of Hamas in order to protect themselves at the expense of their own civilians.
- Wait. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (WCiZg) 259
Praying for you JJ.!
Thank you so much for all you do to make us laugh, informed and our blood pressure soar. 🙏 Posted by: redridinghood at April 19, 2024 09:15 AM (NpAcC) Seconded ! Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (T4tVD) 260
180 ... my first surgical consult isn't until this coming Wednesday.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:00 AM (x0n13) - Don't take the puberty blockers, no matter what the doc says! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:02 AM (eb5t2) ---- Is estrogen prescribed for prostate cancer? Posted by: Ciampino - Prostate Prostrate !! at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (qfLjt) 261
Remember when Barcelona declared independence from Spain and the Euros just arrested the local politicians?
Assuming they are out of jail now it would be amusing if Israel naturalized one of those guys and made him their ambassador to the UN/EU. Note: Barcelona has a *well defined* reason for independence - they were a separate kingdom until the 1500s. "Palestine" has never existed unless we go back in time to the Jewish kingdoms in Israel. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 09:20 AM (ibTVg) 262
Pot leads to schizo breakdowns? Am I in a 1950s PSA movie? 🤣
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:21 AM (tpjlM) 263
People insist pot is non-addictive and doesn't cause any more harm than anything else, but for some weird reason the stereotype of a pothead has existed for decades and everyone knows a few losers from high school that remained losers as adults because of pot. Yeah, I knew a guy who smoked pot all the time in HS. He ended up high as a kite one night, lost control of his brand new car, and plowed head on into a car in the other lane. Other driver was found impaled on steering wheel. I checked up on him recently. He died 20 years ago. Hopefully still carrying the burden of murdering a husband and young father because of his drug use. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:21 AM (RKVpM) 264
They begged Netanyahu not to. All they do is beg. (Then send money and weapons.) And the ethnic cleansing of Palestine grinds on.
======================= Optimism at DU! Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:21 AM (fnAb4) 265
Video from the visit showed that the only fans Biden had at the event were those in the media
If Biden had an OnlyFans, the subscribers would definitely be predominately members of the media. Fact check true. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 09:21 AM (OyOhQ) 266
On Wednesday, Biden claimed that his uncle Ambrose Finnegan crashed on an island in New Guinea and was eaten by cannibals.
If Trump was a pathological liar like Biden, the story Trump would tell would be where his uncle parachuted onto an island in New Guinea and ate the tribal leaders until he was commander of the island. Betas got to beta. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (4HcMG) 267
Israel has not "ethnically cleansed" the 20% of its citizens who are Arabs. But, it is fighting a war against the Iranian backed terrorists who have and still are attacking Israel.
.. Iran is not primarily composed to Arabs, but rather they are Persians (and proud of it) Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (RHGPo) 268
If Trump was a pathological liar like Biden, the story Trump would tell would be where his uncle parachuted onto an island in New Guinea and ate the tribal leaders until he was commander of the island.
Betas got to beta. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (4HcMG) ++++ LOL. Grampa Trump, the Pirate King! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (HnUIn) 269
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Guy That Yells Ranch Dressing at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (Zz0t1) 270
Same thing with "corporatespeak," which is another ecclesiastical language.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) Corporatespeak is a great example. I'm guilty of using this myself. Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:22 AM (PwgSL) 271
Two biggest stoners I knew growing up ended up as a high end lawyer and a diplomat respectively Wait maybe you’re right and it does cause mental illness after all. 😉
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:23 AM (tpjlM) 272
mass combined ground and artillery attack from Hezbollah coming from Lebanon.
What? You mean like a flotilla of Afghani badged Toyotas or something? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:23 AM (IG4Id) 273
Maybe we can dress up a goat to resemble Marylin Monroe, replete with full burqa-witz, and get it to bleat "Happy Birthday" in a sultry manner. Or we can deliver Rashida Tlaib on a silver platter with an apple in her mouth. Same difference.
Nah. I'm betting, even in her current state, Monroe is hotter. And Khamenei would agree. Posted by: Guy That Yells Ranch Dressing at April 19, 2024 09:23 AM (Zz0t1) 274
The whole damn family is no good.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM (a1415) ====================== A little hot sauce and he wasn't completely terrible, but to each his own. Posted by: New Guinea Tribesman at April 19, 2024 09:24 AM (fnAb4) 275
272 mass combined ground and artillery attack from Hezbollah coming from Lebanon.
What? You mean like a flotilla of Afghani badged Toyotas or something? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:23 AM (IG4Id) Or the 155 Howitzers and Bradleys we left behind in Afghanistan. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 19, 2024 09:24 AM (x0n13) 276
No one claimed pot use negated family connections.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:24 AM (WCiZg) 277
...Same thing with "corporatespeak," which is another ecclesiastical language.
That is an astute and concise observation of Woke Speak. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM (4HcMG) 278
A little hot sauce and he wasn't completely terrible, but to each his own.
Posted by: New Guinea Tribesman at April 19, 2024 09:24 AM (fnAb4) ++++ It's a good thing that the art thread is coming soon, because we just had the threadwinner for this one. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM (HnUIn) 279
Yeah, I knew a guy who smoked pot all the time in HS. He ended up high as a kite one night, lost control of his brand new car, and plowed head on into a car in the other lane. Other driver was found impaled on steering wheel
— Good thing you never hear stories like this about people who drink. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM (tpjlM) 280
Part of it's that pot has gotten significantly stronger than it was when the 29 year olds fiddled with it in the 60s/70s/80s so they still think it's relatively harmless but it's actually closer to a hard drug now. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 09:19 AM When my brother-in-law was in the final months of dealing with stage 4 metastatic cancer he scored some of the current weed. He said he took one hit and couldn't move for 20 minutes. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM (RKVpM) 281
If Biden had an OnlyFans, the subscribers would definitely be predominately members of the media. Fact check true.
Posted by: Ian S. ---------- Hat tip to you. Heh. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM (2bFN5) 282
Drunks are losers too and rejected by polite culture. Weird how society is allowed to say that out loud.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (WCiZg) 283
At least, to paraphrase Gil Scot Heron, they might have "lost Detroit."
------------- Never heard that song -- nor about the "speculation at the time that a crushed beer can in the works had caused a partial fuel meltdown in '66 at the Fermi 1 nuclear plant mishap in Monroe County) before -- thanks. Posted by: ShainS -- Blood-Bath-and-Beyond angel investor at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (q8LR6) 284
Good thing you never hear stories like this about people who drink. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM Sorry to disappoint but I have zero stories to tell of HS classmates who killed anyone with their vehicle after drinking. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (RKVpM) 285
Where, in his dying brain, does Biden come up with these bizarre stories?
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (ewqMN) 286
@221 I think discussion of cannibalism ethics and food preparation is probably better discussed in a Gainzzz thread
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (Wjvnb) 287
People insist pot is non-addictive and doesn't cause any more harm than anything else, but for some weird reason the stereotype of a pothead has existed for decades and everyone knows a few losers from high school that remained losers as adults because of pot.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:16 AM (WCiZg) I suspect it is, in large part, like alcohol. Some people can handle it, some can't. Add in the fact that it's been changed to be more potent over time and you've gone from the equivalent of kids having a beer to kids downing shots of 151. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 19, 2024 09:26 AM (nR2nR) 288
Same thing with "corporatespeak," which is another ecclesiastical language.
— I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:27 AM (tpjlM) 289
I suspect it is, in large part, like alcohol. Some people can handle it, some can't. Add in the fact that it's been changed to be more potent over time and you've gone from the equivalent of kids having a beer to kids downing shots of 151.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic - Yep. Pot was already making decent kids losers when it was crappy skunkweed, and then they made it stronger. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:27 AM (WCiZg) 290
I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue.
Posted by: Montec -------------- I'll respond under separate cover. Posted by: scampydog at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (2bFN5) 291
Exclusive: Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say
"You can't go anywhere at all, not even to Uzbekistan or Belarus for the May holidays," said one source. -snip- Russia is making overseas travel harder for some officials due to fears that foreign powers may try to gain access to state secrets during the worst crisis in relations with the West for more than 60 years, nine sources told Reuters. The Federal Security Service (FSB) is putting pressure on employees across government ministries not to leave Russia at all, even to visit so-called 'friendly' countries that have not imposed sanctions against Moscow, the sources said. Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (RHGPo) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (Zz0t1) 293
Same thing with "corporatespeak," which is another ecclesiastical language.
— I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue. Don't silo me, man. Posted by: Archimedes at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (CsUN+) 294
I would just like to say (after reading about Columbia U) that I am glad I do not have a hateful, anti semetic, ignorant kid going to college. His university has not had any anti Israel rallies and my son has taken out numerous books on the Holocaust, and when he's here he sits in church where we pray for Israel every Sunday.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (XkYcA) 295
How Ohio Became the Center of the Republican World
====================== Except for JD Vance, Ohio doesn't have a Republican politician anyone here would support. So if Ohio is somehow now the center of the GOP world we are in even bigger trouble. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (fnAb4) 296
People who smoke weed are fucking losers. Now who wants another shout of tequila?
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (tpjlM) 297
I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue.
At least paradigm changing has gone out of fashion. Posted by: Ian S. at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (OyOhQ) 298
I tried pot back in my 20s (I'm 60). I'm one of those people that experience INTENSE paranoia when smoking it. It was an unpleasant experience in the extreme. I haven't done it since.
Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (PwgSL) 299
I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue.
Posted by: Montec You've got to socialize it with them. Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (9yWhg) 300
I also can tell stories of guys who did pot occasionally who got great grades, went to great med schools, and one became an MD and the other a cardiac heart surgeon. Everything in moderation. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:29 AM (RKVpM) 301
Everything in moderation.
- Yep. that's the problem. Same as alcohol, cocaine, cookies, porn, etc. You don't know if you can partake moderately it until you try it. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (WCiZg) 302
I also can tell stories of guys who did pot occasionally who got great grades, went to great med schools, and one became an MD and the other a cardiac heart surgeon.
Everything in moderation. Agree. We only ate his brain, and since he was a Biden, that was a limited portion. Posted by: New Guinea cannibals at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (CsUN+) 303
I’ll circle back on this with you when we can come up with a synergistic strategy to engage our stakeholders on the issue.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:27 AM (tpjlM) ++++ That sounds good, but we'll be presenting to the business, so ensure that you keep it high-level. Your deck should provide a 10,000 foot view of the issue with recommended deliverables presented as good/better/best. Form a SWAT team and go through a stop/start/continue exercise on our current GTM process so we can reduce our COGS score while continuing to delight our customers! Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (HnUIn) 304
Except for JD Vance, Ohio doesn't have a Republican politician anyone here would support. So if Ohio is somehow now the center of the GOP world we are in even bigger trouble.
Posted by: Huck Follywood This is true. For example, our governor is a hardcore Democrat (he has an R by his name, though). Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (PwgSL) 305
Joe will let US troops die before he orders a resupply or relief mission that might result in casualties to Black People in an African nation. It's optics, optics, optics for the Junta.
Posted by: Gref at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (5fDan) 306
Note: Most Muslim Arabs in Israel moved there after the start of Zionism.
The European Jews that moved back home brought money, skills, and European technology which then led to a booming economy in what had been a backwater (we have descriptions of what it was like from various Christians that traveled there in the 1800s). Arafat, for example, was Egyptian. Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 09:30 AM (ibTVg) 307
Noodus gratia artis.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (9yWhg) 308
I tried pot back in my 20s (I'm 60). I'm one of those people that experience INTENSE paranoia when smoking it. It was an unpleasant experience in the extreme. I haven't done it since.
Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (PwgSL) ++++ Yeah, me too (though I am not in my 60s). It hit me like a ton of bricks. Did not like it at all. Probably a good thing. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (HnUIn) 309
I suspect it is, in large part, like alcohol. Some people can handle it, some can't. Add in the fact that it's been changed to be more potent over time and you've gone from the equivalent of kids having a beer to kids downing shots of 151.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic Of course. It’s like most things done to excess isn’t good for you. And beer has become more potent as well. When I was growing up beer was pisswater Bud. Now there is 8% or 9% beer out there. A couple of those beers gets most people drunk. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:31 AM (tpjlM) 310
I tried pot back in my 20s (I'm 60). I'm one of those people that experience INTENSE paranoia when smoking it. It was an unpleasant experience in the extreme. I haven't done it since. Posted by: Biergood at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM Bill Cosby, way back when, did a comedy bit about that kind of experience. Peering out the curtains, just waiting for the police to arrive. It was funny. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (RKVpM) 311
>>Two biggest stoners I knew growing up ended up as a high end lawyer and a diplomat respectively Wait maybe you’re right and it does cause mental illness after all.
Always amazes me that when it comes to pot, some people can never accept that for some percentage of the users it has a harmful affect. We can all see that while many people drink alcohol, some become alcoholics and it destroys their body (slowly). With smoking, we accept that it causes harm to the lungs, and for some, can lead to cancer, etc.. A lot of people like sweets, but for some who overindulge, it can lead to serious weight gain, diabetes. But no, because some guys you knew smoked some pot and went on to be successful, discussing how it can and is harmful to kids is a joke. Whatever, duuuude. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (cCVOS) 312
296 People who smoke weed are fucking losers. Now who wants another shout of tequila?
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:28 AM (tpjlM) The Horde only drinks Buffalo Trace. Posted by: XTC at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (UnA8+) 313
I'm still extremely pro 10th Amendment and have no problem with individual states doing whatever they want and people who support it can move there or leave there, but I won't pretend pot isn't damaging society.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (WCiZg) 314
Form a SWAT team
— Haha. Haven’t heard that one in a while. But man for a while that was up there in rotation. And it was like nails on a chalkboard for me. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (tpjlM) 315
Customers schustomers. We've got the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) to keep happy!
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, who worked at a financial services company at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (PiwSw) 316
Where, in his dying brain, does Biden come up with these bizarre stories?
Dying brains misfire a lot more synapses. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (4HcMG) 317
Except for JD Vance, Ohio doesn't have a Republican politician anyone here would support. So if Ohio is somehow now the center of the GOP world we are in even bigger trouble.
Posted by: Huck Follywood Checks Ohio Republicans, checks Republicans in Federal Congress.... Yeah, I'm not seeing much difference. We're all supporting Ohio Republicans, except for a lucky few. Posted by: Moron Analyst at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (JCZqz) 318
What a beotch. Who dragged this idiot in from the rain and gave her a job?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:18 AM (fnAb4) - Deep State. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 09:34 AM (eb5t2) 319
>>Add in the fact that it's been changed to be more potent over time and you've gone from the equivalent of kids having a beer to kids downing shots of 151.
And more recently, it may be laced with fentanyl (the stuff not bought at regulated pot shops). Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (cCVOS) 320
Bill Cosby, way back when, did a comedy bit about that kind of experience. Peering out the curtains, just waiting for the police to arrive. It was funny.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:32 AM (RKVpM) ++++ Ugh. I wish it had been that. For me, it was existential dread of being hated by all and the subject of a vast put-on where nobody was what they seemed. I was certain - unshakably certain - that my friends all hated me and that their tolerance for my presence was essentially an elaborate con. Really screwed me up for a couple of days. Never touched the stuff again. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (HnUIn) Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (IG4Id) 322
The Iranian police reportedly arrested Iranian national volleyball team player Mobina Rostami for condemning the Iranian attack on Israel
====================== Keep her safe, Lord. Brave woman. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (fnAb4) 323
Haha. Haven’t heard that one in a while. But man for a while that was up there in rotation. And it was like nails on a chalkboard for me.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:33 AM (tpjlM) ++++ Would you prefer a Tiger Team, or are you more of an Afterburner guy who would prefer a Red Team? Or are you trying to "turn the ship around" and so would prefer nautical analogies? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (HnUIn) 324
Always amazes me that when it comes to pot, some people can never accept that for some percentage of the users it has a harmful affect.
— Yes just like alcohol. And coffee. And sugar. And pretty much anything on the planet. THAT is the point. There will always be the exceptions to the rule. Most people can smoke a joins now and then with no adverse effects. Just like most people can drink a couple of beers on a Friday night with no adverse effects. Yet weed is treated as if anyone who touches it once turns into a vegetable or something. Which is absurd. And I haven’t smoked in 15 years. It was something I did in my younger days. And I find it hilarious how some people think of weed as if we’re back in 1955 black and white PSA movies about it. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (tpjlM) 325
My son went off the deep end after his buddies go him smoking pot. He was an IB student and made deans list in his first year in Chem E. He's a wasteland now 10 years later. Lives like a bum. No car. Moved to DENVER. I wonder why.
Posted by: pawn at April 19, 2024 09:37 AM (QB+5g) 326
I do not like those birbs that screech at 3am. They are not my fav.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (IG4Id) 327
---- Isn't this also the story of Barack Obama?? Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (vtyCZ) 328
Art nood.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, who worked at a financial services company at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (PiwSw) 329
Would you prefer a Tiger Team, or are you more of an Afterburner guy who would prefer a Red Team? Or are you trying to "turn the ship around" and so would prefer nautical analogies? Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 19, 2024 09:36 AM (HnUIn) Your statement is trying to boil the ocean. Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:38 AM (tpjlM) 330
Good thing you never hear stories like this about people who drink.
Posted by: Montec at April 19, 2024 09:25 AM Our driver's instructor was a retired state trooper. Somebody thought it would be good to ask about the worst drunk driving accident he'd seen. Let's just say that "impaled on steering wheel" would have made a nicer visual. Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (fxCK2) 331
I find it hilarious that people can look at any urban area and minority community and refuse to accept that the black and white warnings from the 50s were right.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (WCiZg) 332
" And I find it hilarious how some people think of weed as if we’re back in 1955 black and white PSA movies about it."
You are the one living in the past. Posted by: pawn at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (QB+5g) 333
Trillion-Dollar Deficits Explain Why Inflation Keeps Hitting American Families
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:39 AM (RHGPo) 334
262 Pot leads to schizo breakdowns? Am I in a 1950s PSA movie? 🤣
It happened to my daughter you asshole. She got a medical MJ card and starting vaping pot and She ended up in a psych ward. Just go away. Posted by: RoxxeeRoe at April 19, 2024 09:41 AM (++w+7) 335
Excellent summary of international events. Dreadful.
Strongly recommend the Lame Cherry and Monkey Werks sites for reference information and excellent commentary on the world club; a club we are responsible for funding but not allowed to join. Posted by: Dan Patterson at April 19, 2024 09:42 AM (ln5wD) 336
OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly planning a $100B supercomputer
To be named 'Colossus' says project manager, Dr. Charles Forbin Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:44 AM (RHGPo) 337
Yet weed is treated as if anyone who touches it once turns into a vegetable or something
Uh, you're the idiot pretending nothing bad ever happens to weed smokers, as if it's the one perfect drug. But if you couldn't be a retarded reflexive contrarian, you'd have nothing to say, would you. Posted by: spindrift at April 19, 2024 09:44 AM (OguvZ) 338
Anyone besides me feel like the dam is on the verge of breaking?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * waterwings fer sale at April 19, 2024 09:44 AM (yps4S) 339
>>And I haven’t smoked in 15 years. It was something I did in my younger days. And I find it hilarious how some people think of weed as if we’re back in 1955 black and white PSA movies about it.
Well, you're projecting that caricature onto someone who doesn't think that way. You assume that to mention that it has harmful effects on some that some 50's scold has entered the chat and it's time to start mocking them. You do you, duuuude. Posted by: Lizzy at April 19, 2024 09:46 AM (cCVOS) 340
“I really appreciate you coming in and talking about these issues, that way I get to know how many racist people belong to this University.”
Assistant Professor Removed by Police for Disrupting Ann Coulter Speech at Cornell ===================== Kudos to Nadine Strossen, former ACLU President, from back n the days the ACLU supported the First Amendment, who was so offended by students not permitting Coulter to speak last year at Cornell that she personally organized, invited Coulter, and introduced last night's speech. Only a 400 pound assistant professor got arrested protesting, so a success! Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 09:46 AM (g9ZsE) 341
273 Maybe we can dress up a goat to resemble Marylin Monroe, replete with full burqa-witz, and get it to bleat "Happy Birthday" in a sultry manner. Or we can deliver Rashida Tlaib on a silver platter with an apple in her mouth. Same difference.
Nah. I'm betting, even in her current state, Monroe is hotter. And Khamenei would agree. Posted by: Guy That Yells Ranch Dressing at April 19, 2024 09:23 AM (Zz0t1) ---- Remember when some imam declared that a mohammedan husband could have sex with his dead wife for up to 6hrs(?) after death of wife? Posted by: Ciampino - mohammedans are fixated at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: Dan Patterson at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (ln5wD) 343
"Anyone besides me feel like the dam is on the verge of breaking?"
I have no idea what you're talking about. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to loading magazines and bottling more water. Posted by: PabloD at April 19, 2024 09:47 AM (JRuSx) 344
I saw The Retarded Reflexive Contrarians open for Fine Young Cannibals at the Agora in Cleveland.
Posted by: pawn at April 19, 2024 09:49 AM (QB+5g) 345
Argentina wants to join NATO
Posted by: SMOD at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (RHGPo) 346
Econ textbooks: The government spending money it doesn't have causes inflation which in turn raises the costs of good and services across the board.
The FNM: Yes the government is spending money that it doesn't have, and more money then it ever has before. But this has nothing to do with the costs of goods and services across the board and there is no inflation. Leftist Idiots: There is no inflation but if my job doesn't give me a raise I'm not going to be able to make ends meet because of all that greedy businesses that are demanding more money because their costs have gone up Posted by: 18-1 at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (ibTVg) 347
iirc, Fine Young Cannibals had a manager who lived n Cleveland, and the Agora was a great venue, so that is totally believable!
Posted by: The Retarded Reflexive Contrarians at April 19, 2024 09:53 AM (g9ZsE) 348
"Anyone besides me feel like the dam is on the verge of breaking?" I've been in slow speed prep mode since the election got stolen. But I have my own independent water supply and the means to power my well pump, small electric in-line water heaters, a 2k battery, a portable 8' solar panel, lots of food, lots of seeds, neighbors with chickens. I'll survive. Armament status is on a need to know basis. My BIL openly bragged all the time and had his home broken into and gun safe emptied. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 09:57 AM (RKVpM) 349
Good morning, all, and thanks, J.J. 🙏
>Peoples Dispatch, Why has Niger declared US military presence in its territory illegal? Only months after forcing its former colonizer France to withdraw its troops, Niger, West Africa’s largest country, has said the presence of US troops is illegal. This could be a major blow to the US military’s power-projection capacity in the region, March 19, 2024 by Pavan Kulkarni In begins, "Niger declared the US military deployment in its territory “illegal” on Saturday, March 16, after a US delegation allegedly threatened “retaliation” against the largest country in West Africa for its ties with Russia and Iran." And, "...Like in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, the presence of Western troops in Niger for nearly a decade only saw an increase in the spread of violence by Islamist insurgencies they were ostensibly deployed to fight, after spawning them across the Sahel by destroying Libya in 2011." Also, March 19, 2024, VOA 'South Africa Accuses US Congress of Adding it to a New ‘Axis of Evil’ Over Israel Genocide Case' And yesterday, CNN 'Chad’s government threatens to kick out US troops as Russia expands influence in Africa' 🤦 Cont'd Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (NFX2v) 350
2/2 - The Hill, 03/20/24 - Senate Democrats press Biden to establish two-state solution for Israel, Palestine
"A group of 19 Democratic senators led by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) have sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to establish a “bold, public framework” for establishing a two-state solution recognizing a “nonmilitarized Palestinian state” after the war in Gaza." more... How much is theater? Also, yesterday, “If the progressive base is not excited and enthusiastic — and if they don’t feel like we are trying to earn their votes and that they are important — then I think the horrific idea of a second Donald Trump presidency could become reality,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., the progressive caucus chair, said in an interview. “We cannot afford to let that happen. And we won’t.” Pennsylvania primary is April 23, 2024. Don't doubt its importance to Joe & Co. (It's his backyard. Fetterman and Shapiro; The Tree of Life Synagogue; The 'lump' Bob Casey & his shrinkflation; Routine abortion that goes too far (imho), Sanctuary counties. Today, 04/19/24: POLITICS, AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 10:12 AM (NFX2v) 351
Nixon opened us up to China, so … screw him too. For once can we get a leader who cares about what’s best for our people instead of political power or just himself?
Posted by: With two we take your eggroll at April 19, 2024 10:47 AM (fW90f) 352
Because the Israeli strike was near Iran's nuclear facility in Isfahan, and not directly on it, was them showing Iran that if they FA, they're going to FO.
Posted by: RebeccaH at April 19, 2024 11:38 AM (Nvors) Israel WarNo details, but Israel has launched strikes against targets in Iran and its proxy states. I think this is a powerful indicator of the change in the mindset of the Israeli people. The entire world wanted them to be passive in the face of an Iranian attack on their homeland. Israel said: "No." Simultaneous Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq and Syria - reports Iranian outlets are reporting no damage, and in fact at least one is claiming that the attacks came from within the country. Why that is better is a question that should. Be asked of the mad Mullahs. What happens next? An expansion of the simmering war? As Diogenes pointed out yesterday, it's a long supply line between Iran and Israel, and Iranian forces would be vulnerable the entire way. My guess is an increase in Hezbollah activity and a staunch Iranian denial of any damage. But the stage is set for significant changes. Hopefully it will be regime change in Iran, with the pressure from within. The strike is undoubtedly a message to the Mullahs that Israel can hit them wherever they are. It seems to be a limited strike, which suggests that it was political rather than military.Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
Morning
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 19, 2024 05:54 AM (Cp1vk) 2
FFO phase of the war.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 19, 2024 05:55 AM (XV/Pl) 3
I was at home minding my own business when this happened. Honest!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 05:59 AM (eb5t2) 4
g'mornin', 'rons Posted by: AltonJackson at April 19, 2024 05:59 AM (2WOOS) 5
Am Israel Chai!
Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 06:01 AM (njWTi) 6
I take some meaning from the fact that an attack on "Iran" means strikes in Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:01 AM (RIvkX) 7
I was at home minding my own business when this happened. Honest!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 05:59 AM (eb5t2) ==== I didn't see you at the meeting. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:02 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 06:02 AM (njWTi) 9
What did they strike? All I can find is areas that were struck, but not specific targets.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 06:02 AM (YRsIm) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 06:03 AM (T4tVD) 11
I didn't see you at the meeting.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:02 AM (RIvkX) - I was getting ready to head out and pick up my monthly cabal paycheck. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:03 AM (eb5t2) 12
Good morning everyone
Only read Legalinsurrection.com article on it, hopefully 1 good hit was made, not a so- so so something else has to be attacked Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 06:04 AM (A0HU0) 13
JPost and Arutz Sheva both say it was a "message" attack.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:06 AM (RIvkX) 14
Do you renounce the mullah?
Yes, I renounce him. Do you renounce all their works? Yes, I renounce them. Do you renounce all their ways? Yes, I renounce them. Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at April 19, 2024 06:08 AM (gxokI) 15
Guess we'll have to wait for the BDA. It'd be significant if some high profile HVTs were targeted at home.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 06:09 AM (YRsIm) 16
JPost and Arutz Sheva both say it was a "message" attack.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:06 AM (RIvkX) - No one here really knows what exactly happened - for the time being. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:09 AM (eb5t2) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:12 AM (eb5t2) 18
Happy Battle of Lexington and Concord day.
The Minutemen may have lost these battles but the Brits paid a big price. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 06:13 AM (K3LI9) 19
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Which one? There are so many! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:12 AM (eb5t2) ---- Yeah it's the same here but with lawyers. Posted by: Ciampino - Texas French toast at April 19, 2024 06:15 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at April 19, 2024 06:15 AM (gxokI) 21
Today is Earthquake day.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:18 AM (RIvkX) 22
Yeah it's the same here but with lawyers.
Posted by: Ciampino - Texas French toast at April 19, 2024 06:15 AM (qfLjt) - That's the same everywhere. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:18 AM (eb5t2) 23
Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 19, 2024 06:19 AM (Be/+i) 24
If Iran is correct and Israel launched these latest attacks from within Iran, isn't that even more impressive?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 06:21 AM (MqOEd) 25
>>> What did they strike? All I can find is areas that were struck, but not specific targets.
Good OpSec. Posted by: fluffy at April 19, 2024 06:24 AM (86W+h) 26
If Iran is correct and Israel launched these latest attacks from within Iran, isn't that even more impressive? Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 06:21 AM yes the old "it's coming from inside the house" gambit Posted by: AltonJackson at April 19, 2024 06:24 AM (2WOOS) 27
the old "it's coming from inside the house" gambit Posted by: AltonJackson at April 19, 2024 06:24 AM Perhaps some tampering with the Iran radar defense system, which would be fun to discover as I think they bought it from the Soviets. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:31 AM (RKVpM) 28
Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at April 19, 2024 06:31 AM (Hg0Ue) 29
Iranian woman lawyer living here critiques the brutalities of the Iranian regime and calls out people who support the regime. Bonus, she's quite attractive too. From "NY Post" three days ago:
https://tinyurl.com/32w2tnnw Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 19, 2024 06:32 AM (TR5kx) 30
the old "it's coming from inside the house" gambit
Posted by: AltonJackson at April 19, 2024 06:24 AM (2WOOS) === I just rewatched When A Stranger Calls the other night. Carol Kane was teh awesome. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:32 AM (RIvkX) 31
Looks like they missed Dearbornistan.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at April 19, 2024 06:35 AM (PiwSw) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:37 AM (u82oZ) 33
It seems Iranian weapons and troops now flow quite freely through Iraq and Syria. That would not be happening without the acquiescence of those governments and probably the Russians too.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:38 AM (RIvkX) 34
I guess at some level every attack is a "message". That message could be anything from "now you cease to exist" to "Dammit, Larry leaned on the big red button again, sorry guys".
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 06:40 AM (GkFGh) 35
They may have targeted the home of some senior person in charge of the nuclear program. Ambulance and fire truck were seen headed into the town. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:42 AM (RKVpM) 36
I'll be interested to see Iraq's reaction....
"Ermagerd the joos just did strikes in your country! Don't that make you mad?" "Well who the hell do you think told them exactly where to hit?" Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 06:44 AM (GkFGh) 37
It seems to be a limited strike, which suggests that it was political rather than military.
Posted by: CBD Sending a message the other world kibitzers can accept as well as warning the Mad Mullahs that they are completely vulnerable isn't a bad thing. The actual damage reports are suspect as the MMs are not going to admit they spent a bundle and got a few hits and Israel spent some and did damage. A *proportional* response sucks in war; but, it looks like Israel threaded a very small needle. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 06:45 AM (LK9/j) 38
IIRC, the Junta hosted the PM of Iraq just last week.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 06:46 AM (v0yRR) 39
Has the FBI, our own anti-American goon squad, arrested any Iranian supporters?
I would expect attacks here. Or are all their energy spent on trying to jail patriotic American citizens and continue this reign of error? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:46 AM (u82oZ) 40
I hear the word "proportional" a lot, but they never say what the gain factor ought to be...
If i send ten missiles for every one incoming, that's still proportional. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 06:47 AM (GkFGh) 41
Divide by Zero
I would expect the pucker factor in the Iranian Navy to be high. How good is their ASW? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM (u82oZ) 42
Looks like they missed Dearbornistan.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes Hard to take all of them out unless you're ready on the Friday's of Ramadan. You'd have to be *very* through and that would decimate the college enrollments. (Yeah, as if that would be a terrible thing). Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM (LK9/j) 43
Happy Battle of Lexington and Concord day. ___________ "By the rude bridge that arched the flood Their flags to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world.” Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM (MoZTd) 44
I guess at some level every attack is a "message".
Meh. If I were gonna 'message' someone who just threw a massive air assault against my country, it'd be in the form of some HVT assassinations in very public settings, in very widespread locales, followed by some major destruction of strategic infrastructure. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM (YRsIm) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:49 AM (u82oZ) Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 06:49 AM (o2ZRX) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 06:50 AM (T4tVD) 48
Fridays not Friday's, DOH...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 06:50 AM (LK9/j) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:50 AM (u82oZ) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 06:52 AM (BpYfr) 51
mornin yall. It's Friday already? What happened to Thursday?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 06:52 AM (vFG9F) 52
Hopefully it will be regime change in Iran, with the pressure from within.
________ The CIA can't spare any resources assigned to the current color revolution operation. Besides, their bosses like Iran the way it is. Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 19, 2024 06:53 AM (fs1hN) 53
fd
Thursday was yesterday. But I applaud your dedication to day-drinking. Might be prudent, depending on threat levels. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:54 AM (u82oZ) 54
I would expect the pucker factor in the Iranian Navy to be high. How good is their ASW? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM I'm the dummy of this here smart military blog. No military experience. But I can conjecture like a summabitch. Much as I would like to see a hit on their ability to export oil I can't see it happening so close to an election. Energy prices would skyrocket, another round of inflation, and a pissed off USA and China, while making Russia stronger. I think Israel threaded the needle very carefully and took out someone they wanted dead. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 06:54 AM (RKVpM) 55
What happened to Thursday?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 06:52 AM (vFG9F) ----------------- It transitioned. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 06:54 AM (Xj+CV) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 06:56 AM (eb5t2) Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:58 AM (u82oZ) 58
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Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 06:58 AM (RIvkX) 59
What happened to Thursday?
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 06:52 AM (vFG9F) -------- That was yesterday, and will someday be tomorrow, but every day is today, which we celebrate together, for our shared tomorrow will finally become yesterday! Posted by: Kamala Harris, Vice President Of The United States at April 19, 2024 06:58 AM (Dw/2v) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 07:00 AM (T4tVD) 61
What those in the Western governments refuse to acknowledge is that many people in Israel have rediscovered the meaning behind the phrase "Never again."
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 07:01 AM (4M26g) 62
"Posted by: Kamala Harris, Vice President Of The United States"
Oh. I see you have mastered the calendar. No wonder you are VP. Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:01 AM (vFG9F) 63
I wonder what cursive Hebrew looks like....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:01 AM (GkFGh) 64
Think Edward Teller, Robert Oppenheimer level Iranian person got eliminated. At home, in bed asleep. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:02 AM (RKVpM) 65
That was yesterday, and will someday be tomorrow, but every day is today, which we celebrate together, for our shared tomorrow will finally become yesterday!
Posted by: Kamala Harris, Vice President Of The United States at April 19, 2024 06:58 AM (Dw/2v) Why am i picturing Arnold Horshak in a toga now? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:02 AM (GkFGh) 66
Think Edward Teller, Robert Oppenheimer level Iranian person got eliminated. At home, in bed asleep.
With an exploding goat. Posted by: Anna Puma at April 19, 2024 07:03 AM (4M26g) 67
I wonder what cursive Hebrew looks like....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:01 AM (GkFGh) ==== It looks smeared. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:04 AM (RIvkX) 68
USS Iowa BB 61
Hand Salute! Not the Navy’s best day. May GOD bless those lost and their families. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 07:04 AM (JJZfF) 69
I had big plans for Thursday, but now that I have learned that it has passed, f' it.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:04 AM (vFG9F) 70
Have a great day, everyone.
May you all be safe on the road, where the immediate danger exists. And may Iranian emergency meetings do bad things to Iranian leader's health. Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 07:05 AM (u82oZ) Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:06 AM (RIvkX) 72
Think Edward Teller, Robert Oppenheimer level Iranian person got eliminated. At home, in bed asleep.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:02 AM Colonel Musta On the veranda With a "LAZE-urrr" Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at April 19, 2024 07:08 AM (J5ai8) 73
Salty!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:08 AM (a1415) 74
Yet again, the question is why? Why continue to waste billions of dollars producing films and shows or EVs no one wants to see and no one wants to drive? Why take the far-and-away No. 1-selling beer in the nation and kill it along with tainting all the other labels of Anheuser-Busch?
------------------------ JJS is asking why companies do obviously uneconomic things, which is a good damn question. But whole industries do too, like media journalism, which is self-immolating on their marxist alter right before our eyes. All in the name of propagandizing for the Demofascists. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:11 AM (4cFfb) 75
USS Iowa BB 61
Hand Salute! Not the Navy’s best day. May GOD bless those lost and their families. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 07:04 AM (JJZfF) Amen ! Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 07:13 AM (T4tVD) 76
All in the name of propagandizing for the Demofascists.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:11 AM (4cFfb) I think it can still be explained economically, if you realize that capitalism is out the window and their primary income stream has nothing to do with selling products or services. Also, that their personal income streams have nothing to do with the corporate income stream. Basically, it's Funny Money all the way down. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:14 AM (GkFGh) 77
What's the word on the street?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:58 AM (u82oZ) - Don't walk! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:14 AM (eb5t2) 78
Translated:
-have a wonderful Shabbat - Actually, referring to my grilling, I wrote "In honor of the holy Shabbat." But now that you mention it: שבת שלום ומבורך לכל עם ישראל Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:16 AM (eb5t2) 79
I think it can still be explained economically, if you realize that capitalism is out the window and their primary income stream has nothing to do with selling products or services.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:14 AM (GkFGh) -------------------- Thats probably right. Its all a big rent-seeking scheme to soak Uncle Sugar. Tesla has made a fortune doing it, for example. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:18 AM (irXTX) 80
i remember reading World War III by General Sir John Hackett back in the day where after the war was over, the nations of the world would use a neutron bomb type missile to take out any war mongers and their staffs like the weird beards in Iran to prevent future wars.
Maybe pop a few into Tehran and washington dc while they are at it. More coffee... Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:18 AM (cDEsv) 81
JJS is asking why companies do obviously uneconomic things, which is a good damn question. ____________ Companies will fire a 63-year-old engineer with 35 years of experience because they're "too expensive" but lavish millions on some virtue-signalling venture that destroys their brand. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 07:19 AM (MoZTd) Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:20 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:20 AM (GkFGh) 84
I thought you were being poetic, I've never associated bbq and shabbat
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:20 AM (RIvkX) - I do it almost whenever possible and weather permitting. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:22 AM (eb5t2) 85
41 Divide by Zero
I would expect the pucker factor in the Iranian Navy to be high. How good is their ASW? Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 19, 2024 06:48 AM (u82oZ) ---- The Iranian subs? One word: Screen door ....... two words! Posted by: Ciampino - Update #39 at April 19, 2024 07:22 AM (qfLjt) 86
🇮🇱
Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:22 AM (oCjPU) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (a1415) 88
Todays headlines from the Telegraph newspaper:
- Giant prehistoric snake found in India - Biden: Cannibals Ate My Uncle - Britain May Soon Be At War In Ukraine - FIFA Considers Expelling Israel From World Football The news is just plain weird, from beginning to end.... Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (H4Drt) 89
i remember reading World War III by General Sir John Hackett back in the day where after the war was over, the nations of the world would use a neutron bomb type missile to take out any war mongers and their staffs like the weird beards in Iran to prevent future wars.
Maybe pop a few into Tehran and washington dc while they are at it. More coffee... Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:18 AM (cDEsv) === That book was fun but a little silly. An independent Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique team up to invade South Africa to topple the apartheid regime?. Completely ridiculous. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (RIvkX) 90
Mmmmm
Burnt offerings Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:20 AM (GkFGh) - Only a koinkadinky, I believe: A burnt offering in Hebrew is pronounced "kore-bon". That's pretty close to carbon. Hopefully, not close to my grilling. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:24 AM (eb5t2) 91
- FIFA Considers Expelling Israel From World Football
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (H4Drt) - FFIFA! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:25 AM (eb5t2) 92
Oh no i guess we have to stop fighting for our lives because some faggy kickyball perverts in Europe won't let us play faggy kickyball with them anymore....
Fuck off, feefa. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:25 AM (GkFGh) Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:25 AM (oCjPU) 94
They dragged Biden into a Sheetz in the Pittsburgh area and a Wawa in the Philadelphia area trying to replicate the Trump visit to Harlem. :: record scratch :: Sad is the only word for it. Like why isn't in a home or assisted living somewhere sorta sad. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:25 AM (RKVpM) 95
*An independent Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique team up to invade South Africa to topple the apartheid regime?. Completely ridiculous.*
Wakanda forever! Posted by: Speaking of silly at April 19, 2024 07:26 AM (Hg0Ue) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 07:26 AM (eb5t2) 97
More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 19, 2024 07:18 AM (cDEsv) === That book was fun but a little silly. An independent Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique team up to invade South Africa to topple the apartheid regime?. Completely ridiculous. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (RIvkX Thanks, Cuba and USSR, you bastards. Posted by: Eromero at April 19, 2024 07:26 AM (o2ZRX) 98
Gotta have a WaWa.
Posted by: Trump knows at April 19, 2024 07:27 AM (Hg0Ue) 99
A burnt offering in Hebrew is pronounced "kore-bon". That's pretty close to carbon. Hopefully, not close to my grilling.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey Okay, I grinned. The grill/bbq/smoker duty was bequeathed to me by our children when the pizza nights substituted for burnt offerings too often. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:28 AM (LK9/j) 100
Israel should actively withdraw from FIFA, just as an unambiguous Fuck You
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:28 AM (GkFGh) 101
The Imams don't think rationally. To them it's all about the 12th Imam. They don't care about their countrymen. I expect more of the same with a bit of desperation added.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 19, 2024 07:29 AM (yps4S) 102
Thursday's gone
to the wind Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:29 AM (vFG9F) 103
Has NPR reported on these attacks yet?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:29 AM (a1415) 104
We're sending out a FAFO
Message in a missile. Posted by: IDF at April 19, 2024 07:30 AM (4I/2K) 105
Considering how awful the Sheetz visit was, why on earth would the do the same thing the next day in WaWa?
Doing the same thing and expecting different result is the definition of cray, amirite? Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:30 AM (RIvkX) 106
The Imams don't think rationally. To them it's all about the 12th Imam. They don't care about their countrymen. I expect more of the same with a bit of desperation added.
Posted by: Sock Monkey I just wish they'd try to bring on the 11th by lighting off their nuke under themselves. The sooner the better. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 19, 2024 07:31 AM (LK9/j) 107
"Has NPR reported on these attacks yet?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice" Women, children, and transvestites hit hardest. RAAWWK! Posted by: Propaganda Parrot at April 19, 2024 07:31 AM (vFG9F) 108
We're sending out a FAFO
Message in a missile. Posted by: IDF at April 19, 2024 07:30 AM (4I/2K) "It's been an hour or more Since we smote this dope..." Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:31 AM (GkFGh) 109
Just one more reason to hate soccer…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 19, 2024 07:31 AM (xT8gx) 110
BREAKING Israel Strikes Targets In Iran; White House Finalizes Plans To Wake President, Tell Him Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:31 AM (oCjPU) 111
They dragged Biden into a Sheetz in the Pittsburgh area and a Wawa in the Philadelphia area trying to replicate the Trump visit to Harlem.
- there were a lot of off-putting things about the video. He wore his sunglasses the entire time, the only person that seemed interested in him being there was a black guy that I assume was a politician running for re-election, and there was NO enthusiasm by anyone. The worst was him shuffling in and he saw a little girl and stopped so quickly that it made his shoes squeak on the floor. It's bizarre. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:32 AM (WCiZg) 112
Retardo visiting a Buc-ee's would be good for a chuckle or two. Seeing the imbecile getting lost in the jerky section, mumbling about Uncle Bosey winding up like that.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 19, 2024 07:33 AM (0EOe9) 113
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JJS is asking why companies do obviously uneconomic things, which is a good damn question. ____________ Companies will fire a 63-year-old engineer with 35 years of experience because they're "too expensive" but lavish millions on some virtue-signalling venture that destroys their brand. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 19, 2024 07:19 AM (MoZTd) One is an initiative by the CFO, the other is an initiative by the head of marketing. Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at April 19, 2024 07:33 AM (eYoxG) 114
Just testing this decoder ring: אובלטין אינו אסור
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 19, 2024 07:33 AM (zdLoL) 115
>there were a lot of off-putting things about the video. He wore his sunglasses the entire time
--- I think the drugs to make him appear life-like dilate his pupils to their maximum, so they make him wear shades Posted by: Don Black at April 19, 2024 07:34 AM (oCjPU) 116
If Creepy Joe wants to dive in to the whole Sheetz versus WaWa debate, it's a great way to alienate half of Pennsylvania. Have at it, Creepy Joe.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 19, 2024 07:34 AM (Hg0Ue) 117
Heh
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (RIvkX) 118
...But whole industries do too, like media journalism, which is self-immolating on their marxist alter right before our eyes. *calls out* "It's all for you, Damien!" *jumps off ledge with rope tied around her neck, hangs self in spectacular manner* Why, yes. I did watch "The Omen" again recently. Why do you ask? Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (eDfFs) 119
Biden gets wheeled out for "campaign events" not very often, but, when they happen, those events are few in number and close to home, usually in Pennsylvania.
Biden can't campaign like a normal politician. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (MqOEd) 120
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I posted this a day or so ago. WATCH: Every single moment of Biden's "visit" to this Philadelphia Wawa was carefully choreographed and scripted — down to the cashier's tip https://tinyurl.com/yc6u5ujn Posted by: Ciampino - Update #40 at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (qfLjt) 121
Mudpants had to visit both. Don't want to piss off either the Pittsburgh or Philly people. Ridiculous, I know.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (R4t5M) 122
What we see of Biden in public is the best they can do.
Posted by: fd at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (vFG9F) 123
Todays headlines from the Telegraph newspaper:
- Giant prehistoric snake found in India - Biden: Cannibals Ate My Uncle - Britain May Soon Be At War In Ukraine - FIFA Considers Expelling Israel From World Football The news is just plain weird, from beginning to end.... Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:23 AM (H4Drt) - Boy Trapped In Refrigerator Eats Own Foot! - Bat Boy Still On The Run! Posted by: Weekly World News at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (4I/2K) 124
Considering how awful the Sheetz visit was, why on earth would the do the same thing the next day in WaWa? Doing the same thing and expecting different result is the definition of cray, amirite? Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 07:30 AM Maybe they expected a friendlier crowd closer to Philly. I'm not sure it wasn't the same day. But there was basically no one in the Wawa which is very strange. They're quick in, quick out with usually 20 or 30 people inside paying for gas, picking junk food off the shelves, ordering sandwiches, waiting to check out. A lot of hustle and bustle. This one was like a funeral home with milkshakes. Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (RKVpM) 125
Biden can't campaign like a normal politician.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:35 AM (MqOEd) What *can* be do like a normal person? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (GkFGh) 126
Breath?
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (V1/1/) 127
Orange chicken and rice. It's what's for breakfast.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (YRsIm) 128
This one was like a funeral home with milkshakes.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (RKVpM) It's a Philly area wawa. Secret service goes in advance and shuffles of anyone with a knife or gun, the place becomes a damn ghost town. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (GkFGh) 129
The worst was him shuffling in and he saw a little girl and stopped so quickly that it made his shoes squeak on the floor. It's bizarre.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:32 AM (WCiZg) -------------- And the sudden glee on his face when he saw her made it even stranger. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (MqOEd) 130
- Boy Trapped In Refrigerator Eats Own Foot!
- Bat Boy Still On The Run! Posted by: Weekly World News at April 19, 2024 07:36 AM (4I/2K) --- Finally! A trusted news source! Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (7fElN) 131
JJ Posted by: rhennigantx at April 19, 2024 07:38 AM (ENQN6) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 19, 2024 07:38 AM (a1415) 133
I posted this a day or so ago. WATCH: Every single moment of Biden's "visit" to this Philadelphia Wawa was carefully
choreographed and scripted — down to the cashier's tip https://tinyurl.com/yc6u5ujn Posted by: Ciampino -- hahahaha I like the tubby black woman SS agent at 1:20. Seems like a great idea. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:38 AM (WCiZg) 134
He could have stopped for a sammich at Primanti's in Pittsburgh. One of those big sloppy ones with the French fries, Jill screaming "Joe, you're getting it all over your shirt".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 19, 2024 07:39 AM (0EOe9) 135
It's a Philly area wawa. Secret service goes in advance and shuffles of anyone with a knife or gun, the place becomes a damn ghost town.
Posted by: Warai-otoko - Oh man, that doesn't need to be left at the end of this thread. If you don't carry it over I will. That's fantastic. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:39 AM (WCiZg) 136
The worst was him shuffling in and he saw a little girl and stopped so quickly that it made his shoes squeak on the floor. It's bizarre.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 19, 2024 07:32 AM (WCiZg) -------------- And the sudden glee on his face when he saw her made it even stranger. Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 19, 2024 07:37 AM (MqOEd) The cherry on top was his arms out Schwing! pelvis thrust at her like he was some third rate Vegas lounge act. Your President, Ladies and Gentlemen. Posted by: naturalfake at April 19, 2024 07:41 AM (eDfFs) 137
Here's a link to story on Israeli attack.
https://tinyurl.com/mr2nb4j3 How accurate? Don't know. Also more goings on in Gaza. Posted by: TeeJ at April 19, 2024 07:47 AM (71kwi) 138
>>>The entire world wanted them to be passive in the face of an Iranian attack on their homeland.
Maybe the heads of state but not the entire world. Not us. Maybe a silent majority, even? Posted by: m at April 19, 2024 08:23 AM (o3SCB) 139
Watched Fox News last evening, almost all evening & into the night, after announcement, 'Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend assault: source.' (Trace Gallagher, Trey Yingst, all guests in such matters are always standouts.)
There were extraordinary 'guests/Israeli spokespersons' on & at one point while discussing Israeli response, an Israeli gentleman changed direction briefly and said, seemingly with great sincerely (paraphrased), 'This is not against the Iranian people. We understand and we are with you.' Then I recalled yesterday, in earlier and separate reports, that Iranian police had once again intensified a hijab crackdown on women. (I believe that true.) Also read in Iranwire, 04/18/23, 'Amid Iran's Crackdown on Women, Honor Killings Rise' The article began, "While the Islamic Republic transforms the streets into violent battlegrounds for women to enforce mandatory Hijab, another trend emerges – a rise in "honor killings." So, yes, an extraordinary & brilliant public appeal to the women, to the people of Iran while notably, the Jewish nation's strike came on the day Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marked his 85th birthday. 🙏 Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 19, 2024 08:43 AM (NFX2v) 140
3 I was at home minding my own business when this happened. Honest!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 05:59 AM (eb5t2) heh Posted by: m at April 19, 2024 09:29 AM (o3SCB) Daily Tech News 19 April 2024Top Story
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FIRST?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:08 AM (omVj0) 2
Oops, didn't mean to have the caps lock on.
Evening and morning to all the folken! "Micron is an American company." Yeah, I used to use their mouthwash when I was a kid. (Oh. Wait . . .) Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:09 AM (omVj0) 3
Particle Physics: Consider a vaporized mohammedan
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #38 at April 19, 2024 04:10 AM (qfLjt) 4
G'Day everyone
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:11 AM (fwDg9) 5
Micron is receiving $6 billion under the CHIPS Act to build $100 billion in memory fabs in New York state. Nice factory you have there, be a shame if we have to take it away from you -- NY State AG Letitia James Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 19, 2024 04:11 AM (RKVpM) 6
Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, missed Friday practice last night
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:12 AM (fwDg9) 7
Particle Physics: Consider a vaporized mohammedan
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #38 at April 19, 2024 04:10 AM Spherical? Linear? Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 04:13 AM (Wnv9h) 8
'Tis Friday, the consummation devoutly to be wished.
As I mentioned on the ONT, now I have to kick myself into changing, stretching, and working out. If I don't? I have to go tomorrow. I like to lounge around a little on Saturday a.m. Grrrr. Warm and wet here, 73 F. w/ 90% humidity. Almost no wind, though, so there's that. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:13 AM (omVj0) 9
7 Particle Physics: Consider a vaporized mohammedan
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #38 at April 19, 2024 04:10 AM Spherical? Linear? Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 04:13 AM (Wnv9h) ---- This is the Tech Thread, the only erudite thread in the AoS Kingdom. Now, pay attention. This is not the spherical cow problem, this is a vaporized bedouin and so it has the shape of the container which has yet to be discussed. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #39 at April 19, 2024 04:19 AM (qfLjt) 10
Droxford Maritime @Drox_Maritime
What is it with Russian aircraft spiralling to the ground with the arse end on fire? Looks like a load of bollox to me! Video “Russian Tu-22m3 bomber shot down” https://shorturl.at/ioIOP Is it fake? Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:22 AM (TIPo8) 11
Seems real
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:24 AM (fwDg9) Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 04:24 AM (njWTi) 13
Video “Russian Tu-22m3 bomber shot down”
https://shorturl.at/ioIOP Is it fake? Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:22 AM (TIPo Why turn away just before impact? Probably somebodys rc plane - RIP Posted by: a dude in MI at April 19, 2024 04:25 AM (+I6Y/) 14
Hiya
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:29 AM (T4tVD) 15
Hiya, JT!
Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 04:30 AM (njWTi) 16
Why turn away just before impact? Probably somebodys rc plane - RIP
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 19, 2024 04:25 AM (+I6Y Agreed. The Droxford guy is a sober minded fellow. Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:30 AM (TIPo8) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:32 AM (T4tVD) 18
Hey, JT... just waiting for True Spring!
Still pretty cold at night. Can't turn on the irrigation water yet. Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 04:34 AM (njWTi) 19
Funny and a couple of days old:
Cake decorating mishaps. This is the icing on the cake. https://tinyurl.com/33bdprvd Posted by: Ciampino - sponge cake at April 19, 2024 04:35 AM (qfLjt) 20
Disclaimer: The distance from Agano station to Ikebukuro is 58.9km. Agano Station itself is the terminus for the Seibu Ikebukuro line and the Seibu Chichibu extension line. The distance from Agano Station to Higashi-Agano, the next station inwards on the line towards Ikebukuro, is 5.1km and can walked in about an hour.
and can walked --> and can be walked Posted by: m at April 19, 2024 04:36 AM (o3SCB) 21
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and can walked --> and can be walked Posted by: m at April 19, 2024 04:36 AM (o3SCB) ---- Maybe it's a can of beans. Posted by: Ciampino - particulate Iranian imam at April 19, 2024 04:39 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:40 AM (T4tVD) 23
I didn't know that Google Search was so much more reputable before 2023. Yet folks seem to think so:
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1781100981037494538 Enjoy it while it lasts. I'm sure Google with "fix" this. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 04:45 AM (eb5t2) 24
London cop - Man crossing a London street threatened with arrest for being JEWISH. “You are quite openly Jewish…if you choose to remain here you will be arrested.”
https://shorturl.at/bkxH0 Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:45 AM (TIPo8) 25
Good morning morons
Well it is on. Oakland changed the name of it's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International. City Attorney David Chiu has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit. Oakland says SFO should change it's name to Millbrae Airport. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 04:47 AM (RIvkX) 26
Again as happened yesterday I can get new American Thinker on phone but doesn't come up on tablet.
Other sites happens sometimes, and can the other way around. Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:48 AM (fwDg9) 27
City Attorney David Chiu has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit. Oakland says SFO should change it's name to Millbrae Airport.
Posted by: San Franpsycho ----------- HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 04:50 AM (njWTi) 28
Is it fake?
Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:22 AM (TIPo The incident took place 400 km from the front lines. Propaganda Posted by: Outside of Life at April 19, 2024 04:56 AM (89Sog) 29
Jews should get out of England before the Night of Breaking Glass arrives
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:57 AM (fwDg9) 30
Stopped watching YouTube stuff on way as often it's video games not real events
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:59 AM (fwDg9) 31
Why is French Toast called French Toast ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:59 AM (T4tVD) 32
London cop - Man crossing a London street threatened with arrest for being JEWISH. “You are quite openly Jewish…if you choose to remain here you will be arrested.”
https://shorturl.at/bkxH0 Posted by: 13times at April 19, 2024 04:45 AM (TIPo - For years, Mrs. BD and I have been telling our UK relatives that they won't have forever to leave. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 19, 2024 05:07 AM (eb5t2) 33
Regarding taxing unrealized capital gains, pay attention to what kind of entity gets taxed. Blackrock and Goldman Sachs are not paying 20% on anything.
Posted by: Jamaica at April 19, 2024 05:08 AM (IG7T0) 34
Set truck alarm off in pocket and couldn't get it to stop until ran out and started it.
Looks like today will be a good day Forward Dog 9 hitting a short road Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 05:09 AM (fwDg9) 35
Have a good one and stay safe Skip !
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:12 AM (T4tVD) 36
Mornin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 05:14 AM (xA5g+) 37
Why is French Toast called French Toast ?
Posted by: JT Because it tastes so good with Le Maple Syrup? Posted by: Bruce at April 19, 2024 05:16 AM (scLBY) 38
It's reassuring to wake up and find that the world is still batcrap crazy.
Posted by: Bruce at April 19, 2024 05:17 AM (scLBY) 39
Coffee is ready. The plumber is coming today to install a water softener. Hurray!
Posted by: Bruce at April 19, 2024 05:18 AM (scLBY) 40
At least he's not installing a stool softener !
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:20 AM (T4tVD) Posted by: Bruce at April 19, 2024 05:21 AM (scLBY) 42
From what I gather the Israeli strike was not intended to topple the regime but to communicate a threat to their nuclear program.
This is not what I hoped. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 05:21 AM (RIvkX) 43
At least he's not installing a stool softener !
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:20 AM (T4tVD) === I like my stools to be cushy and comfy. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 05:23 AM (RIvkX) 44
31 Why is French Toast called French Toast ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:59 AM (T4tVD) ---- I believe it has something to do with maple syrup .... Posted by: Ciampino - whose toast? at April 19, 2024 05:23 AM (qfLjt) 45
1 Why is French Toast called French Toast ?
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 04:59 AM (T4tVD) ---- I believe it has something to do with maple syrup .... Posted by: Ciampino - whose toast? at April 19, 2024 05:23 AM (qfLjt) I thought the French stole that from the Injuns..... Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:29 AM (T4tVD) Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 19, 2024 05:30 AM (RIvkX) 47
From what I gather the Israeli strike was not intended to topple the regime but to communicate a threat to their nuclear program.
This is not what I hoped. Posted by: San Franpsycho ----- Indeed. Much better, would have been total annihilation of eye-ran's nuke project... Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 05:37 AM (njWTi) Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 05:37 AM (T4tVD) 49
At least he's not installing a stool softener !
Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 *** I heard that in Johnny Carson's voice. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 05:39 AM (omVj0) 50
Texas Toast French Toast
Where ya get water from a muddy hoofprint ? Posted by: JT at April 19, 2024 *** "If I ever meet one of you Texas waddies what *ain't* drunk water from a muddy hoofprint, I'll shake his hand and buy him a Daniel Webster cee-gar." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 05:40 AM (omVj0) 51
Good morning! Today is the opening day of the Main Street Arts Festival here in Cowtown. It's a Fr- Sun event where hoity toity artsy fartsy folks come and try to sell you something for a few hundred dollars (or serval thousand depending on your budget). But some of the stuff is truly amazing and beautiful (and expensive). As tradition would have it, the weather will be crappy over the weekend, so I'm gonna duck outta work and we're gonna go this afternoon.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 19, 2024 05:49 AM (YRsIm) 52
CoJ-- Similar goings-on here....
Artsy fartsy overpriced goods on sale in tents on the kollidge kampus this weekend. Used to go with Mom, every Spring. Great memories! But, "meh" on the products. Posted by: JQ at April 19, 2024 05:56 AM (njWTi) 53
War Nood
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 19, 2024 05:58 AM (Cp1vk) The ONT Is Coming! The ONT Is Coming!Listen my children and you shall hear This Is Bizarre This may be the strangest story I've read in a while. 21-year-old student from Pune and the curious case of her changing hands (right click, inspect, settings, disable javascript, refresh to bypass paywall)Explaining the shift, Pune-based physiotherapist Ketaki Doke, who has been working with Shreya, says behind this could be the muscle reconditioning itself to the new host. “The nerve begins to send signals, it is called reinnervation, and the muscles function according to body needs. A man will have muscle function different from a woman. The muscles in her hand may have started adapting to a female body,” says Doke, adding, “It was still not anticipated that her hands will transform so much.” In the last 3-4 months, Shreya’s mother Suma noticed that her fingers were becoming leaner, slightly longer. “I see her hand every day. The fingers have become like a woman’s, the wrist is smaller. These are remarkable changes,” she says. Iyer, from Amrita Institute, says they never anticipated such changes. “This is our first case of male-to-female hand transplant. We can only guess that female hormones have led to the change but assessing the exact cause is difficult,” he says. So the transplanted hands were beefier and more muscular, because the donor was male, and also had much darker skin. Over time, the skin tone lightened to match her natural color, and the hands themselves became more slender and feminine. That's just amazing. Journalism By Bot The best restaurant for Tex-Mex in Tyler, according to diners—plus, see the runners-up The article is crap – 2 of the 12 restaurants are fast food and there's no mention of places that are actually good like El Norteno, Jalpita's or Ruby's, but if you read between the lines it becomes apparent what they did. They wrote an intro paragraph and then had a bot collect the 12 highest rated places in the Tex Mex category on Yelp. Boom! Instant content. Wish I could figure out how to automate the ONT like that. Meet The Press Tucker Carlson’s Turn So what the hell happened to Tucker Carlson? The skepticism that served him well in the Trump years when much of the fourth estate behaved like an opposition political party has led him all the way around the horseshoe. His opposition to the people he hates—liberals and neocons—has turned him into Noam Chomsky in a bow tie.I'm of two minds here. Yes, Tucker can get out on the fringes sometimes. Some of his recent blatherings about how wonderful the Potempkin village the Russians showed him were just embarrassing. But the main beef the author of this piece seems to have with Tucker is that he has interviewed people he doesn't like. That should be the job of journalists. Interviewing Putin gives us a chance to see the man and hear what he has to say. That's information, and the job of the news should be to inform. Also, since in the article the author openly poo-poos the idea that the FBI influenced the Jan 6 demonstrators in any way or that the 2020 election was anything other than squeaky clean, I don't think he has much room to talk about people not being grounded in reality. Just The Tax, Ma'am Here are the massive tax increases coming your way in a second Biden term Biden’s written plan calls for a small business tax hike, a corporate tax hike, a capital gains and dividends tax hike, income tax hikes, energy tax hikes and even a second Death Tax on top of the first one.And to think our founders rebelled and founded this country in protest over a 2% tax on tea. How low we have fallen. And Now For A Different Perspective
America Is Now in the Business of Losing Wars Obviously, America ought not involve itself in foreign conflicts in which we are unwilling to stay the course. American interests dictate pragmatism. But we've gone far beyond that. Now we're telling our allies that they can't win victories in conflicts in which they are willing to stay the course and in which they can win. We will actively step in to prevent victory. And so our enemies grow stronger. They have no such Hamlet-like moral qualms. They push where there is mush. Should Israel accede to America's request to leave Hamas in place in Rafah, Hezbollah will challenge Israel in the north; Iranian proxies will challenge Israel in the West Bank; Iran will up the ante in Yemen and the Red Sea. Israel and Saudi Arabia will be forced to search for new allies and new weapons. The world will significantly become more dangerous. It turns out that the alternative to an America confident in its own moral role -- and an America willing to stand with its allies -- is a world of chaos. We are now living in that world. And things will get much, much worse before the end of this era of moral vacillation and cowardice in the face of evil. There's only one way to win a war and achieve a lasting peace. You have to kill the enemy, and keep killing them until they have had enough and say “No more”. Then and only then can you start defining a post-war world. If the enemy doesn't believe that they have been defeated, all you do is give them a chance to rearm and regroup, and sooner or later start fighting again. Not only is this endlessly bloody, it is ultimately immoral and in the long run far costlier. The Face Of Evil Texas gender clinic dubbed 'Frankenstein's lab' performs hundreds of experimental surgeries each year - including giving patients a penis AND vagina and 'Barbie-dolling' clients by removing both No comment. But I pray there will come a reckoning. And that it will be unbelievably harsh. Good Advice For many Gen Z students, skipping college for a trade may be their best bet The median pay for new construction hires was $48,089 last year, compared to $39,520 for new hires in professional services. According to payroll-services provider ADP, pay for new hires in construction increased 5.1% last year, nearly double the increase for professional services. Trade jobs are also less subject to replacement by AI and other technologies. Some tech exec might make good money before student loan payments, but he’ll pay some kid a fortune to unclog his toilet. If there’s a dummy in that scenario, it ain’t the kid.We were extremely pleased when Little said he wanted to go into the trades. He's finishing his first year in the welding program at the local junior college, and doing quite well. All this and no student loans to worry about. Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by radial power: Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (3CVIc) 2
1st
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (IL8pV) 3
Yeet!
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (+HHs+) 4
Oy
Posted by: Muchas buchas at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (sRqeR) 5
Hello!
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (w6EFb) 6
Dang
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (IL8pV) 7
Iran has a few more smokers now.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (3CVIc) 8
Horse looks like it's bottoming out.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (63Dwl) 9
close enough for me!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (hOUT3) Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (3CVIc) 11
Yoot !
Posted by: JT at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (T4tVD) 12
I'm mystified by "yeet" - I've heard it used to mean getting kicked out.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (w6EFb) 13
Good evening horde. Have a good ONT. Thanks WD.
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:02 PM (IQ6Gq) 14
Sorry I'm late, I was ordering take-oit from New Guinea.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:02 PM (6h8c9) 15
Wish I could figure out how to automate the ONT like that.
--- I thought the ONTs *were* automated...You and MisHum just tell AceGPT what to crank out for your ONTs and the engine takes care of the rest... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:03 PM (BpYfr) 16
Texas gender clinic dubbed 'Frankenstein's lab' performs hundreds of experimental surgeries each year - including giving patients a penis AND vagina and 'Barbie-dolling' clients by removing both
Well, it all averages out, doesn't it? Posted by: "Drs. Frankenstein" at April 18, 2024 10:03 PM (DgGvY) 17
Why didn't Paul Revere simply post to all of his followers on Tik ToK?
--- The generations coming behind us Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:03 PM (WXNFJ) 18
I was going to excuse my tardiness this evening but saying some weirdo on horseback was causing a commotion, but the first story kind of ruined it.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:04 PM (6h8c9) 19
>>It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”. The later makes no sense considering that the Colonies considered themselves British. It wasn't until the next day, at Lexington and Concord, that they became Americans.
Someone has done the Freedom Trail tour. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:04 PM (LkLld) 20
It's a midnight ride, but the chickens are wandering about the yard?
Posted by: Archimedes at April 18, 2024 10:04 PM (CsUN+) 21
That's a twofer.
I can retire on top now. Posted by: AlaBAMA Hopefully because you were also first in another thread, and not because you were at the Texas frankenstein clinic. Posted by: mikeski doubles the double entendres at April 18, 2024 10:05 PM (DgGvY) 22
Consider the source of the Tucker Carlson article. Eli Lake.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 10:05 PM (63Dwl) Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (3CVIc) 24
Wasssssuuuuuppp Hordelings?!?!
Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (RFPHU) 25
The radial powered pickup truck is bonkers. Wonder if it really works. #engineering
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq) 26
so..it's WWIII..but localized....
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:07 PM (V13WU) 27
Shiny truck.
Posted by: davidt at April 18, 2024 10:07 PM (SYTee) 28
Unrealized gains? What if you are forced to pay the tax on a stock that went up, but then it plummets to a huge loss on paper? do you get a refund?
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at April 18, 2024 10:07 PM (duT0u) 29
The radial powered pickup truck is bonkers. Wonder if it really works. #engineering
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq) ---- Are we sure it's not a nuclear reactor under the hood? Maybe it's RADIUM-powered...(if that's such a thing...) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (BpYfr) 30
Unrealized gains? What if you are forced to pay the tax on a stock that went up, but then it plummets to a huge loss on paper? do you get a refund?
== NO REFUNDS! Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (V13WU) 31
Miley,
To yeet is to throw something. Like chucking shit at a fan and seeing where it scatters. I used to meep meep like the roadrunner when Trump would consistently make the Dems look like idiots. Now I throw shit at the fan. I hope to meep again. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (+HHs+) 32
It was the “French and Indian war” that really created America.
Posted by: Allen at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (r6Z36) Posted by: Paul's Tijuana Drag Sow at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (3/uDj) 34
And Now For A Different Perspective
They had one of those at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington (the only real Six Flags) for decades. It was fun unless your eyes refused to believe the illusion anymore. They also had a thing where you rolled a ball uphill. And other illusions. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (1zxQh) 35
What if you are forced to pay the tax on a stock that went up, but then it plummets to a huge loss on paper? do you get a refund?
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender HAHAHAHAHAHAHA *deep breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHA -- 80,000 new IRS agents Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (WXNFJ) Posted by: Adriane the Green Tea Ice Cream Critic . . . at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (4Winp) 37
23 That Tax article is infuriating.
It will absolutely destroy this country. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (3CVIc) To be fair, Joey B and the Yellen bitch have been pointing out for quite some time that this is the legal way to crush the peasants, all in the name of doing good for the commoners! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (hOUT3) 38
Great. I will have to pay more property tax next year AND tax on the increased value because people moved to this area to escape taxes high-rent blue areas!
Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (DBQwY) 39
JackStraw -- I heard from a mutual hockey nerd friend (browndog) that you and I have opposing rooting interests in Round 1.
Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (RFPHU) 40
Taxing unrealized gains is the same as arresting people for thinking about murder.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (3CVIc) 41
so..it's WWIII..but localized....
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:07 PM (V13WU) Just like the nuclear fallout will be localized . . . . Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:10 PM (emlEe) 42
21-year-old student from Pune and the curious case of her changing hands
Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:10 PM (ynpvh) 43
Another historic anniversary. On this date in 1943, Army Air Force P-38s ambushed and killed Admiral Yamamoto. Sucked to be him.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (FVME7) 44
Nice radial engine. Certainly not a Mazda.
I still prefer Fat Albert's friend's car, though, with the turbine engine in it. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (1zxQh) 45
Biden assures me that nobody earning less than $400,000 will pay any extra taxes.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (63Dwl) 46
May words to Israel tonight is........
Don't ................ Don't............ Don't Shit your pants like I do !!!!! Posted by: President Reverend at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (BSF0H) 47
America Is Now in the Business of Losing Wars .. Let's show some pride in our L's! Lot's more to come! Posted by: Speaker MAGA Mike at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (ENXQd) 48
Taxing unrealized gains is the same as arresting people for thinking about murder.
Posted by: AlaBAMA There was a case in Ohio 10 years or so ago where a guy was convicted of child pronography for writing trash in his diary. He did not publish the diary in any way. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (WXNFJ) 49
Just like the nuclear fallout will be localized . . . .
=== In Iran, price of iodine just went up... Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (V13WU) 50
>>JackStraw -- I heard from a mutual hockey nerd friend (browndog) that you and I have opposing rooting interests in Round 1.
I'm sorry for your loss. Seriously, good luck. Should be a fun series. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (LkLld) 51
Well, when PR was alive, men had balls and morals. Today? Not so much.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (Aoykm) 52
21-year-old student from Pune and the curious case of her changing hands
Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:10 PM (ynpvh) *makes Call Me motion* Posted by: Michelle Fields at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (4I/2K) 53
Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) 54
I imagine our state taxes will go up also to pay for the "free" food and housing for immigrants.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (DBQwY) 55
That's a bad configuration for a radial engine. The rear facing cylinders get very little air flow, and will tend to overheat.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (XMwZJ) Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (V13WU) 57
40 Taxing unrealized gains is the same as arresting people for thinking about murder.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (3CVIc) And the kicker will be when the unrealized gains are calculated based on the peak value of your stocks during the preceding year... Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (hOUT3) 58
Jay Leno has a single room in his garage that is dedicated almost exclusively to cars with airplane engines. It is gloriously mad.
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (IQ6Gq) 59
That Tax article is infuriating.
It will absolutely destroy this country. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (3CVIc) ----- To be fair, Joey B and the Yellen bitch have been pointing out for quite some time that this is the legal way to crush the peasants, all in the name of doing good for the Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (hOUT3) Fixed for accuracy. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (emlEe) 60
It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”.
I had heard it was likely "The Redcoats are coming!" They were actually known as that, particularly among those who didn't think pleasantly of them. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (1zxQh) 61
There was a case in Ohio 10 years or so ago where a guy was convicted of child pronography for writing trash in his diary. He did not publish the diary in any way.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (WXNFJ) --- Nowadays, with the right publisher, he could probably get it sent out to every public school library in America... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (BpYfr) 62
>>Miley,
To yeet is to throw something. Like chucking shit at a fan and seeing where it scatters. Ah, then to get "yeeted out" of a place is to get thrown out. Gotcha. Thanks nurse! Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 10:14 PM (w6EFb) 63
The median pay for new construction hires was $48,089 last year, compared to $39,520 for new hires in professional services.
Rule of thumb... not exact... but take the hourly pay... double it... make it thousands... and you have the pay scale... So... 40K per year.... is $20 per hour... or what a fuckin McD's employee now makes in Clownifornia. $48 K per year.... $24 per hour? Posted by: Romeo13 at April 18, 2024 10:14 PM (xaFKb) 64
45 Biden assures me that nobody earning less than $400,000 will pay any extra taxes.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (63Dwl) Except inflation under Biden will eventually make a $50K/yr household of 2020 into a $500K/yr household in 2028... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:15 PM (ynpvh) 65
59 That Tax article is infuriating.
It will absolutely destroy this country. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (3CVIc) ----- To be fair, Joey B and the Yellen bitch have been pointing out for quite some time that this is the legal way to crush the peasants, all in the name of doing good for the Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:09 PM (hOUT3) Fixed for accuracy. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (emlEe) Fixed for political correctness! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:15 PM (hOUT3) 66
Fine no more taxes....however, we will fee and license your ass back to the stone age.
Posted by: joey b the "b" stands for braindead at April 18, 2024 10:15 PM (vJiyU) 67
53 Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) You are all cruel bastards! Posted by: Michelle Fields... at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (xaFKb) 68
No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (s6PBU) 69
I'm sorry for your loss.
Seriously, good luck. Should be a fun series. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:11 PM (LkLld) Should be good for sure. NYR certainly had the better overall season. But in each teams final 22 games, they each had the same number of regulation / OT wins (12). This series might be closer than a lot of people think. Plus -- the Presidents' Trophy curse is real!!! Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (RFPHU) 70
53 Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) Well, from the article, that hospital had an arm-up on the competition. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (ynpvh) 71
>>Jay Leno has a single room in his garage that is dedicated almost exclusively to cars with airplane engines. It is gloriously mad.
Leno has a home here in Newport and does a Cars and Coffee video thing with another a guy who works for another gazilllionaire who has a local car museum in the summers. They also do amateur car shows at the various mansions. If you think his cars are mad you should see his Newport home. J Gatsby would say "Dude, dial it back". Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (LkLld) 72
No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (s6PBU) High taxes drive an underground economy. Ask Sweden. Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (w6EFb) 73
68 No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (s6PBU) Yes, and it is perfect, because everyone will be totally dependent of government largesse (subject of course to their Google social credit score)! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (hOUT3) 74
Think anyone woke Biden up to tell him Israel is striking Iran? Can you just see Jill shaking her fists in anger they defied he…..him?
Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (ZdaMQ) 75
Should be good for sure. NYR certainly had the better overall season. But in each teams final 22 games, they each had the same number of regulation / OT wins (12). This series might be closer than a lot of people think. Plus -- the Presidents' Trophy curse is real!!!
Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (RFPHU) Rangers in 5. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (R4t5M) 76
73 68 No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (s6PBU) Yes, and it is perfect, because everyone will be totally dependent of government largesse (subject of course to their Google social credit score)! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (hOUT3) And remember: we'll own nothing and Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (ynpvh) 77
My brother teaches HVAC at a tech college in Texas. Many of his students cannot read well or do basic math. They also can't put their phones down long enough to do the work.
Posted by: huerfano at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (VGOMa) 78
And now for something completely different, Orthodox Mark Knopfler.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6OqSvtz16O4 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (FVME7) Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:20 PM (9yWhg) 80
21-year-old student from Pune and the curious case of her changing hands
The donor was from Tang... Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:20 PM (W/lyH) 81
I had heard it was likely "The Redcoats are coming!" They were actually known as that, particularly among those who didn't think pleasantly of them.
Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (1zxQh) In Boston and surround New England, they were also known as Lobsterbacks, for obvious local ocean cuisine reasons. But I think Revere, et.al., were warning of the Regulars coming. It's like they didn't say, when in battle line, 'ready aim, fire!' They were smooth bore muskets, there was no 'aiming'. The actual order was 'ready, level, fire!' Then hope you hit someone. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:21 PM (emlEe) 82
Looks like Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites, and got clearance from Jordan and Saudi to do so.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:21 PM (PMWNp) 83
In three days there were fires at the 155mm artillery ammunition plants in the US, the UK, and Germany.
"Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action." Auric Goldfinger. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at April 18, 2024 10:21 PM (uqx1e) 84
Israel attacked Iran, apparently.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:21 PM (ufFY8) 85
I would tend to stay with "The British are coming!!"
We have had enough of revisionist history and removal of historic statues and Marxists/Commies running this Republic into the ground. Oh...Where is Berry OBAMA these days...my friends want to know. Is he stateside? Is he HUNKERING DOWN in some European SPA with his manwife? Curious minds want to know... Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:22 PM (TDvv2) 86
No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen No one is going to pay them. There aren't enough prison cells. Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:22 PM (PMWNp) 87
Taxes? We don’t need no taxes! We ain’t got no stinking taxes!
Keep the printers running! Turn those printers back on! Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (VNX3d) 88
Watching The Enforcer, on utube.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (ufFY8) 89
82 Looks like Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites, and got clearance from Jordan and Saudi to do so.
I understand the Saudis ordered several tons of popcorn recently Posted by: Johnny at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (PmiZd) 90
Taxing unrealized gains is the same as arresting people for thinking about murder.
Posted by: AlaBAMA Seriously, if you're Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, etc etc, how do you even pay a tax like that? And 90% of those dorks are on the Demofascist side. Biden wants the "unrealized gains" to be taxed like any other long-term capital gains. So at 20% for the guys in their tax bracket. As an example, Bezos owns 55M shares of Amazon. It appreciated about $80 per share over the last 12 months, from about $100 to about $180. If he has to pay 20% of that gain to the government, he has to come up with $880,000,000 in cash. Just for his Amazon stock, never mind anything else he owns. So everyone in the country has to liquidate 20% of their holdings every year to come up with the cash to pay their taxes. That certainly won't crash the stock market. Bezos is going to have Biden assassinated if he tries this. He might do it personally. Posted by: mikeski at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (DgGvY) 91
@84 Deplorable Ian Galy-Yep. Rumors are they hit some critical nuclear facilities.
Posted by: JROD at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (IlL6s) 92
No one will be willing to work hard with those tax rates.
Posted by: BarcelonaCarmen at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (s6PBU) Yes, and it is perfect, because everyone will be totally dependent of government largesse (subject of course to their Google social credit score)! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (hOUT3) And remember: we'll own nothing and like take it. Or at least that's the goal. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (ynpvh) *** Start planning your tea party now!!! Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (W/lyH) Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (RFPHU) 94
For Democrats, taxes are now merely punitive on their political enemies or to discourage behaviors they don't like.
Democrats currently believe in the related concepts of Modern Monetary Theory and that deficits just don't matter. However, if deficits don't matter, then there is no reason for taxes and the millions of man-hours wasted every year for businesses to comply with the tax accounting rules. Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (HlyYF) 95
There was a young lady from Pune
Who chopped off her hand in a loom They attached a man's hand Which she really can't stand Cause it gropes her all over the room Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (FxINA) 96
So everyone in the country has to liquidate 20% of their holdings every year to come up with the cash to pay their taxes. That certainly won't crash the stock market.
Bezos is going to have Biden assassinated if he tries this. He might do it personally. Posted by: mikeski at April 18, 2024 10:23 PM (DgGvY) --- I'm sure exceptions will be made for certain citizens... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (BpYfr) 97
He can't raise taxes by executive order. It seems unlikely that the DEMs will get the trifecta of Biden's re-election, plus control of both the House & Senate.
Still, it's a warning of what they'll do if they get the chance. Opposition to Biden's tax hikes is probably the only remaining thing that the entire GOP in Congress can agree on. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (NLIak) 98
82 Looks like Israel hit Iran's nuclear sites, and got clearance from Jordan and Saudi to do so.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:21 PM (PMWNp) I would think the Saudis would have asked for the Israelis to do a little something to Iran's oil export capabilities. Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (6h8c9) Posted by: Some Rat at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (vJiyU) 100
Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete They get two thumbs up from me! Posted by: mikeski at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (DgGvY) Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (SRRAx) 102
US refueling planes over Iraq.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (PMWNp) 103
Israel has hit Iran.
Posted by: Anna at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (FnSbk) 104
If ISRAEL attacked iran...well.. purely military sites and a few upper level apartments with key political players thinking they are just having tea...KABOOM!!!
Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (TDvv2) 105
They do transplants??
Posted by: Michelle Fields at April 18, 2024 10:27 PM (SYTee) 106
95 There was a young lady from Pune
Who chopped off her hand in a loom They attached a man's hand Which she really can't stand Cause it gropes her all over the room Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (FxINA) Nice, but twas a bus accident. And both hands (lower arms). I I bet they grab her boobs from time to time... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:27 PM (ynpvh) 107
Things getting frisky over in the ME again. Must be a day that ends in "y"....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (SRRAx) --- I do find it interesting that the Iranians attacked Israel on a Saturday (Jewish Sabbath) and Israel is returning the favor by attacking on a Friday (Islamic holy day of the week). I don't believe that's a coincidence. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (BpYfr) 108
iran will be weeping their folly now.
Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (TDvv2) 109
Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete They get two thumbs up from me! Posted by: mikeski at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (DgGvY) *** Some.imoressive prestidigatation! Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (W/lyH) Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (WXNFJ) 111
KC135s are refueling Israeli planes over Iraq.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (PMWNp) 112
The market is yawning only down 1%.
Posted by: Not voting our way out at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (ENXQd) 113
There was a young lady from Pune
Who chopped off her hand in a loom They attached a man's hand Which she really can't stand Cause it gropes her all over the room Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter Nice, but twas a bus accident. And both hands (lower arms). I I bet they grab her boobs from time to time... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) Have you checked for lumps today? We should check for lumps today. Posted by: the hands at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (DgGvY) 114
I do find it interesting that the Iranians attacked Israel on a Saturday (Jewish Sabbath) and Israel is returning the favor by attacking on a Friday (Islamic holy day of the week).
I don't believe that's a coincidence. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:28 PM (BpYfr) Concur. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (W/lyH) 115
104 If ISRAEL attacked iran...well.. purely military sites and a few upper level apartments with key political players thinking they are just having tea...KABOOM!!!
Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:26 PM (TDvv2) ...and Iran says as a "result" of the Israeli "attack" they may revise their "nuclear doctrine". Gonna take a pretty fat Arab or Persian to carry one of those in their ass... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (ynpvh) 116
Where is OBAMA?
Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (TDvv2) 117
Rest In Peace Dicky Betts
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (sJHOI) 118
>>It's like they didn't say, when in battle line, 'ready aim, fire!' They were smooth bore muskets, there was no 'aiming'. The actual order was 'ready, level, fire!' Then hope you hit someone.
Every year there is a re-enactment of the battle at the Lexington and Concord. Those of us who grew up around the area used to visit back when we did things like history and school field trips. One of the defining parts of those fights and a big reason the vastly outnumbered and out trained citizens were able to beat back the British is because they used what were essentially guerrilla tactics. Hiding in the woods and shooting at the British who were marching in formation in their red coats. Pissed the Brits off but that was a big talk to the hand moment. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (LkLld) 119
Apparently Israel used stand-off missiles in the attack, so there were no IAF planes over Iran, at least not on bombing runs. Good.
Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (NLIak) 120
KC135s are refueling Israeli planes over Iraq.
Posted by: Thomas Paine ====== Which would mean the Iranians knew ahead of time. Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (8AONa) 121
"Announcements in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport tell travelers that all flights are canceled, and instructs passengers to leave the airport, in footage circulating on Iranian social media.
Flights coming into Tehran have also been turning around" Your vacation in Isfahan is postponed ! Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (V13WU) 122
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... Have you checked for lumps today? We should check for lumps today. Posted by: the hands at April 18, 2024 10:29 PM (DgGvY) LOL Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:31 PM (ynpvh) 123
How are things, Doof?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (9yWhg) 124
I'm sure exceptions will be made for certain citizens...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (BpYfr) The Panera Bread people. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (emlEe) 125
Gender is a social construct!
Posted by: Ribbed at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (CLmzh) 126
Caryn Ann Harlos
@carynannharlos On train again, abusive drug addled bum started yelling at a woman. Men did nothing. - Go figure. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (FVME7) Posted by: Animal at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (3/uDj) 128
121 "Announcements in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport tell travelers that all flights are canceled, and instructs passengers to leave the airport, in footage circulating on Iranian social media.
Flights coming into Tehran have also been turning around" Your vacation in Isfahan is postponed ! Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (V13WU) There's always Kabul... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (ynpvh) 129
125 Gender is a social construct!
Posted by: Ribbed at April 18, 2024 10:32 PM (CLmzh) Yes. Construction done in hospitals... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (ynpvh) 130
There was a young lady from Pune
Who chopped off her hand in a loom They attached a man's hand Which she really can't stand Cause it gropes her all over the room Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter --- "Idle hands are the Devil's plaything." -- proverb I heard one time... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (BpYfr) Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (yps4S) 132
Gravity is a social construct! Ban scales!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (FVME7) 133
Yet the hands didn't seem to be confused which body they were attached to.
Posted by: Ribbed at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (CLmzh) 134
It’s not still Friday in Iran, though.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (9yWhg) 135
I do find it interesting that the Iranians attacked Israel on a Saturday (Jewish Sabbath) and Israel is returning the favor by attacking on a Friday (Islamic holy day of the week).
Actually, the more amusing piece of misdirection is that various people were explaining online that Israel was unlikely to strike before April 22, which is when the traditional Passover seder occurs. Guess not... Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (YAtuc) 136
130 There was a young lady from Pune
Who chopped off her hand in a loom They attached a man's hand Which she really can't stand Cause it gropes her all over the room Posted by: Dr. Frank N. Furter --- "Idle hands are the Devil's plaything." -- proverb I heard one time... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (BpYfr) So when Masturbatin' Pete is busy doing his...business...at least one of them ain't idle, right? Or is it still the Devil's plaything? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (ynpvh) 137
Weird Dave: My oldest granddaughter elected not to go to college even though I had been telling her for years that she should at least go to an art school. Instead, she apprenticed herself to a tattoo shop. Today, she is making good money, even paying rent to her parents. She has no school debt or any other debt I am aware of. I'm very proud of her taking that initiative.
The only thing I worry about is that I doubt there is a street corner in Omaha without a tattoo parlor, and maybe another one in the middle of the block. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (ET1Q8) 138
in the article the author openly poo-poos the idea that the FBI influenced the Jan 6 demonstrators
Eli Lake is in love with both foreign tyrants (Zelenskyy) but also domestic tyrants (FBI, Biden Junta, the MIC) Lake is also needing to explain why Speaker Johnson was "Border First" and after a couple sessions with the IC, is now "What Border? The Ukrainian Border? Sure! What debt? Who The Fuck is America and Why Should America Have a Recognizable Border?" The two possible explanations are Johnson has always been a snake just waiting for his opportunity to strike, or as MTG suggests, the IC showed pictures of child pr0n on Johnson's personal computer. Eli Lake has Stockholm Syndrome and with a bad case of Crab Bucket Syndrome with Tucker. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (4HcMG) Posted by: Ribbed at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (CLmzh) 140
71 Leno has a home here in Newport and does a Cars and Coffee video thing with another a guy who works for another gazilllionaire who has a local car museum in the summers. They also do amateur car shows at the various mansions.
If you think his cars are mad you should see his Newport home. J Gatsby would say "Dude, dial it back". Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM *** One wild thing about the mansion is that it is divided into five condos. He bought four of them. Another owner remains in the fifth. Jay is probably happy to have someone around the place. I think he paid $13.5m which must have looked like a bargain compared to CA real estate prices. Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (IQ6Gq) 141
132 Gravity is a social construct! Ban scales!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:33 PM (FVME7) Do that and fish will need bicycles... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (ynpvh) 142
I'm imagining a Hitler Downfall parody video...
"Steiner's air defenses will knock them out of the sky!" "Mein Imam..." Posted by: davidt at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (SYTee) 143
It’s not still Friday in Iran, though.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus Isn't it around 0605am tomorrow there now? Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (WXNFJ) 144
I would think the Saudis would have asked for the Israelis to do a little something to Iran's oil export capabilities.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (6h8c9) Kharg Island was a target, so...? The mullahs should get into Vault 666. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (ufFY8) 145
134 It’s not still Friday in Iran, though.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:34 PM (9yWhg) 6:05 a.m. Friday... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (ynpvh) 146
I'm of two minds here. Yes, Tucker can get out on the fringes sometimes. Some of his recent blatherings about how wonderful the Potempkin village the Russians showed him were just embarrassing. But the main beef the author of this piece seems to have with Tucker is that he has interviewed people he doesn't like. That should be the job of journalists.
The irony here is that if Tucker had given the exact same interview and said the exact same things in 2012 that the FNM would love him. And as a point to consider, it is not that Russia has become a wonderful place overnight, though there are small improvements, is that urban America has become the kind of shithole we complained about in other countries a generation ago. Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (ibTVg) 147
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NOT yawning. Oil (WTI) up 3.75%. Futures losses aren't decimal dust, either, esp considering the recent S&P losing streak. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (NLIak) Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (V13WU) 149
Gravity is a social construct! Ban scales!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals We need common sense gravity laws. Or a way to tax it. Posted by: Some Rat at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (vJiyU) 150
Should be good for sure. NYR certainly had the better overall season. But in each teams final 22 games, they each had the same number of regulation / OT wins (12). This series might be closer than a lot of people think. Plus -- the Presidents' Trophy curse is real!!!
Posted by: Doof at April 18, 2024 10:16 PM (RFPHU) Its been Friday. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (R4t5M) 151
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AH...yes indeed...Southern Fried ROCK at it's very best. Don't have bands like The ALLMAN BROTHERS any more!!! That was a time. Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:36 PM (TDvv2) 152
Allegedly a building in Teheran blew up where a meeting of high-ranking IRGC officers was taking place.
These things happen... Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 10:36 PM (YAtuc) 153
The two possible explanations are Johnson has always been a snake just waiting for his opportunity to strike, or as MTG suggests, the IC showed pictures of child pr0n on Johnson's personal computer.
Remember how the FNM/IC invented child molestation charges out of whole cloth against Judge Roy Moore? I said at the time allowing them to get away with it was a dumb dumb idea... Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 10:37 PM (ibTVg) Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:37 PM (V13WU) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:37 PM (FVME7) 156
It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”. The later makes no sense considering that the Colonies considered themselves British. It wasn't until the next day, at Lexington and Concord, that they became Americans.
Someone has done the Freedom Trail tour. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:04 PM (LkLld) I thought "Americans" was in common use to refer to colonial residents in the decades before the Revolutionary War? Posted by: just the punchline at April 18, 2024 10:38 PM (tkR6S) 157
If ISRAEL attacked iran...well.. purely military sites and a few upper level apartments with key political players thinking they are just having tea...KABOOM!!!
Personally, I would prefer that random Iranian mullahs (and the State Department co-conspirators) just keep disappearing without any explanation or clues. Keep the leadership of Iran and the traitors in the US State Department guessing and constantly looking over their shoulders afraid of their own shadow. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 18, 2024 10:38 PM (4HcMG) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:38 PM (ufFY8) 159
153 The two possible explanations are Johnson has always been a snake just waiting for his opportunity to strike, or as MTG suggests, the IC showed pictures of child pr0n on Johnson's personal computer.
Remember how the FNM/IC invented child molestation charges out of whole cloth against Judge Roy Moore? I said at the time allowing them to get away with it was a dumb dumb idea... Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 10:37 PM (ibTVg) Even if he didn't have any...ask Sharyl Attkisson what the Gov't did to HER computer... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:38 PM (ynpvh) 160
Good night, y’all. Early day tomorrow.
Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 10:39 PM (ZdaMQ) 161
Dear iran,
please immediately UN-FUCK YOURSELVES or suffer further pain and degradation until you are nothing more than the sands of time... Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:39 PM (TDvv2) 162
Oops! I was thinking that today was Friday! Belay my last stupid comment.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:39 PM (9yWhg) 163
154 Markets roiled !!
---Day ending in a "Y" Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:37 PM (V13WU) In Spanish, that doesn't work: Domingo Lunes Martes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:40 PM (ynpvh) 164
In Spanish, that doesn't work:
Domingo Lunes Martes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:40 PM (ynpvh) spanish markets don't count Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:40 PM (V13WU) 165
One of the defining parts of those fights and a big reason the vastly outnumbered and out trained citizens were able to beat back the British is because they used what were essentially guerrilla tactics. Hiding in the woods and shooting at the British who were marching in formation in their red coats.
Pissed the Brits off but that was a big talk to the hand moment. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:30 PM (LkLld) The Colonials learned to fight like Indians. Add to that The Kentucky Long Rifle, with actual rifling in the barrel, for accurate shots. At one point, the British had called a parlay because the Rebels were shooting their officers with alarming frequency. The British thought that terribly unfair and wanted their officers to face random death on the battlefield like the average soldier and not specifically targeted. No agreement came from the parlay. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (emlEe) 166
158 Apparently it is some mullah's birthday.
Didn't catch who they said it was. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:38 PM (ufFY Did he go out with a bang? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (ynpvh) 167
I hope my Iranian sodobuddies are okay! When they aren't with me they're usually underneath livestock, so they are probably shielded... Posted by: Paul's Tijuana Drag Show at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (3/uDj) 168
163 All the more reason not to speak Spanish.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (9yWhg) 169
Biden promises to impose a tax on "unrealized gains." If your land or stock account has increased in value in the last year you would pay taxes on the unrealized gain. You have not sold the property; you do not have the income. It isn’t "real." Yet you will be taxed as if you had made the sale and received the income
And remember this ignores inflation which is running at around 10% (real rate). So buy $1000 in stock and watch it go to $1100 with still the real purchasing power of $1000 but now you'll own the Junta $20 or $30 dollars for the mistake of investing your money... Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (ibTVg) Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (NLIak) 171
Nice radial engine. It is.
The NSU/Mazda is a "rotary" engine. But there is another rotary, too -- WWI Rhone airplane engines are the oddest thing ever. Propeller is attached to the block; crank and pistons are stationary, part of the plane. The whole mass of the motor rotates. They didn't even try to throttle them. On, or off. When there were lots of surplus radials around, they were used for some stationary power applications. You can see them at antique tractor meets. They're better in free air, or driving a fan -- but the big drawback is how much oil they fling, and the shorter TBOH due to the big thermal differences. Loose as a goose cold, and the rings snug up as the engine heats up. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (zdLoL) 172
Israel took out the Iranian early warning system in Syria first.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (PMWNp) 173
>>>> Texas gender clinic dubbed 'Frankenstein's lab' performs hundreds of experimental surgeries each year - including giving patients a penis AND vagina and 'Barbie-dolling' clients by removing both
============ So, Texas Children's is at it again? Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (s9Dvd) 174
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... No agreement came from the parlay. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (emlEe) Well, one British sniper had Washington in his sites at one point, but didn't fire... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (ynpvh) 175
I stumbled across the first trailer for Transformer One.. The article around it insists it is the most anticipated movie of the fall. Not by me it's not. Thank heaven I have at least twenty years of DVDs stored away. I have the feeling its going to be a long, long time til I trot out to a theater. The only thing that interests me is that Alamo Roadhouse reruns older movies that would be great to see on the big screen again.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (ET1Q8) 176
Of course taxes are going to go up. We have millions of freeloaders here illegally costing us billions every month. Somebody's got to lay up. And those student loans weren't forgiven. They were merely transferred to us.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (W/lyH) Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (XV/Pl) 178
172 Israel took out the Iranian early warning system in Syria first.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (PMWNp) Wouldn't that, in itself, be a warning? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (ynpvh) 179
And as a point to consider, it is not that Russia has become a wonderful place overnight, though there are small improvements, is that urban America has become the kind of shithole we complained about in other countries a generation ago.
Just traveling around the globe through either Dubai or Doha and you realize that the US international airports are shitholes. That is the Great Entryway into the US from abroad and it sort of sets the expectations when they get into Gangland America where every blue city looks like WW2 Dresden or Beirut. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (4HcMG) 180
Que sabroso~
@ReduxxMag 🚨MEET MEXICO'S NEW "FEMALE" POLITICAL CANDIDATES🚨 Four men in San Luis de Potosí have self-identified as "women" in order to secure nominations in the upcoming municipal election. twitter.com/ReduxxMag/status/1780998600241057919 Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (IG4Id) 181
152 Allegedly a building in Teheran blew up where a meeting of high-ranking IRGC officers was taking place.
These things happen... Posted by: The ARC of History I wonder if the Imams lay awake at night, puckered, because they know they can't hide from Mossad. Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (yps4S) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (ufFY8) 183
We need common sense gravity laws. Or a way to tax it.
Posted by: Some Rat at April 18, 2024 10:35 PM (vJiyU) Rat, I think you broke the code, the IRS could use a man like you in their innovative tax creation department! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (hOUT3) 184
WAIT! WAAAIIT!! does Iran have an airforce ???
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (V13WU) 185
One of the defining parts of those fights and a big reason the vastly outnumbered and out trained citizens were able to beat back the British is because they used what were essentially guerrilla tactics.
This is true but it undersells that Washington was strategically brilliant. He use those guerilla tactics, the lay of the land, and his understanding of how the British worked to beat them. Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (ibTVg) 186
176 Of course taxes are going to go up. We have millions of freeloaders here illegally costing us billions every month. Somebody's got to lay up. And those student loans weren't forgiven. They were merely transferred to us.
Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (W/lyH) Wait until they start drawing social security... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (ynpvh) 187
Judging by the illustration above...
For a silversmith, he sure rides like a no-hands rodeo star. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (NLIak) 188
Our glorious judicial system.
Nicholas Fondacaro @NickFondacaro Former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin fears a Trump supporter will "sneak onto that jury." She suggests the surefire way to get onto the jury is to say "I hate Trump." She's not worried about a Trump hater sneaking onto the jury. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:44 PM (FVME7) 189
181 152 Allegedly a building in Teheran blew up where a meeting of high-ranking IRGC officers was taking place.
These things happen... Posted by: The ARC of History So, some people did some things... Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (hOUT3) 190
@165 The Ferguson breech-loader is coming to the chat.
A British sniper once had G.Wash in his sights. Noblesse oblige, he didn't have the heart. What a gent. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (zdLoL) Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (V13WU) 192
180 Que sabroso~
@ReduxxMag 🚨MEET MEXICO'S NEW "FEMALE" POLITICAL CANDIDATES🚨 Four men in San Luis de Potosí have self-identified as "women" in order to secure nominations in the upcoming municipal election. twitter.com/ReduxxMag/status/1780998600241057919 Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (IG4Id) The small Kalifornian bordertown of Calexico recalled its trans mayor. https://tinyurl.com/ycsxhumt Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (ynpvh) 193
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Oh yes that would apply to the current FJB administration as there are PLENTY of MOSSAD operatives flowing about Maryland and Virginia that the CIA have lost track of... But where is Berry? Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (TDvv2) 194
Times of Israel: "As Israel reportedly strikes Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marks his 85th birthday."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:46 PM (MvF+J) 195
Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran all hit.
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:46 PM (V13WU) 196
As Israel reportedly strikes Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marks his 85th birthday."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:46 PM (MvF+J) Hope it's his last. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:47 PM (R4t5M) 197
185 I’ve heard it said that Washington, though not a flawless military commander, never made the same mistake twice. Dude learned from his mistakes.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:47 PM (9yWhg) 198
I wonder if the Imams lay awake at night, puckered, because they know they can't hide from Mossad.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 10:43 PM (yps4S) --- Let's hope they haven't had a good night's sleep in 30 years... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:47 PM (BpYfr) 199
169 Biden promises to impose a tax on "unrealized gains." ... So buy $1000 in stock and watch it go to $1100 with still the real purchasing power of $1000 but now you'll own the Junta $20 or $30 dollars for the mistake of investing your money...
Posted by: 18-1 Gonna be a lot of stocks falling out of the canoe and into the lake! Posted by: IRS meet ATF at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (FxINA) 200
Times of Israel: "As Israel reportedly strikes Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marks his 85th birthday."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:46 PM (MvF+J) At least he is not blowing out nuclear candles. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (ufFY8) Posted by: Wine Snob at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (3/uDj) 202
Sorry, leftist site. Stuff in it was absolute Bullshit. Here's a better one:
https://tinyurl.com/5bmy86xs Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (ynpvh) 203
178 172 Israel took out the Iranian early warning system in Syria first.
Posted by: Thomas Paine ------------------ Thought you said, 'took out Syria first', that would have been nice. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (s9Dvd) 204
Of course taxes are going to go up.
There are some asshats, who've been around awhile, who have proposed taxing employer provided health care benefits. It never stays on the table long. Wondering if it will this time? Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (yps4S) 205
29 The radial powered pickup truck is bonkers. Wonder if it really works. #engineering
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq) ---- Are we sure it's not a nuclear reactor under the hood? Maybe it's RADIUM-powered...(if that's such a thing...) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:08 PM (BpYfr) ---- Well in the 30s-50s radium, Ra, could do everything so we had Ra enemas, Ra added to 'elixirs', and of course glow-in-the-dark everything. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #12 at April 18, 2024 10:49 PM (qfLjt) 206
Cyber attack on Iran too.
=== Israel telling Iran, "We gonna fk you up !" Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:45 PM (V13WU) ---- I suspect by the time the Israelis are done, the message will be, "We can reach out and touch you anytime, anywhere, in any manner we choose...Sleep tight!" Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:49 PM (BpYfr) 207
As Israel reportedly strikes Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei marks his 85th birthday."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:46 PM (MvF+J) Hope it's his last. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:47 PM (R4t5M) We replaced the regular candles on his cake with those trick candles that constantly relight themselves. He'll blow out a pulmonary artery trying to blow out all the candles. Posted by: The Mossad at April 18, 2024 10:49 PM (4I/2K) 208
Even worse, there are reports that the Israelis are marching into Haifa, despite Biden's order that they not do that.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (YAtuc) 209
I think you broke the code, the IRS could use a man like you in their innovative tax creation department!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ 40 years ago my Uncle said "The only thing they don't tax is the air you breathe, and someday, they'll get around to that." The man was a freaking prophet. Posted by: Some Rat at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (vJiyU) 210
Well in the 30s-50s radium, Ra, could do everything so we had Ra enemas, Ra added to 'elixirs', and of course glow-in-the-dark everything.
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #12 at April 18, 2024 10:49 PM (qfLjt) ---- Heh. I'd forgotten about that. Didn't that also lead to an exciting new array of diseases? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (BpYfr) 211
>>One wild thing about the mansion is that it is divided into five condos. He bought four of them. Another owner remains in the fifth. Jay is probably happy to have someone around the place. I think he paid $13.5m which must have looked like a bargain compared to CA real estate prices.
I've heard it's been redone back into a single mansion. But all the mansions in Newport have full time staff to keep them up. They have to because of the North Atlantic and just the immense size of the place. It's like owning a stone hotel with acres of land on the ocean because that's what it is. I spent most of my life fishing in the ocean right in front of the place. It's spectacular. Leno is originally from the Boston area, I've never met him but locals who have say he's a really nice guy. A bit about the place. https://tinyurl.com/5473ustw Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (LkLld) 212
Even worse, there are reports that the Israelis are marching into Haifa, despite Biden's order that they not do that.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (YAtuc) Well, Haifa is in Israel, so... Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (ufFY8) 213
60 It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”.
I had heard it was likely "The Redcoats are coming!" They were actually known as that, particularly among those who didn't think pleasantly of them. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (1zxQh) ----------- Lobsterbacks? George's Poofters? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (H22GW) 214
Even if he didn't have any...ask Sharyl Attkisson what the Gov't did to HER computer...
That is what I mean. When Schumer told us that the IC has "Six Ways From Sunday of Getting Back At You", he started from the position of a dirty fighter who believes in By Any Means Necessary to maintain power - which would include framing, inventing crimes, lawfare, debanking, and outright assassination - character or physical - if needed. So when he is in awe of the utter corruption and evil of the IC, we need to know its real. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (4HcMG) 215
this looks a little dated ..
"US approves Rafah op. in exchange for no Israeli counter-strikes on Iran - report Israel allegedly obtained approval for an operation in Rafah as long as it doesn't strike Iran, according to Qatari reports." I guess Israel will have to live with US disapproval. Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (V13WU) 216
We may have a terror cell activation in our near future.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (R4t5M) 217
IRGC says they shot down three "small birds".
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (ufFY8) 218
When there were lots of surplus radials around, they were used for some stationary power applications. You can see them at antique tractor meets. They're better in free air, or driving a fan -- but the big drawback is how much oil they fling, and the shorter TBOH due to the big thermal differences. Loose as a goose cold, and the rings snug up as the engine heats up.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 10:42 PM (zdLoL) That truck with the radial looks unfinished; no pipes to the exhaust ports. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (tkR6S) 219
Biden promises to impose a tax on "unrealized gains." ... So buy $1000 in stock and watch it go to $1100 with still the real purchasing power of $1000 but now you'll own the Junta $20 or $30 dollars for the mistake of investing your money...
Posted by: 18-1 Gonna be a lot of stocks falling out of the canoe and into the lake! Posted by: IRS meet ATF at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (FxINA) *** Gonna be even more politicians falling out of canoes...with concrete galoshes. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (W/lyH) Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:52 PM (WXNFJ) 221
208 Even worse, there are reports that the Israelis are marching into Haifa, despite Biden's order that they not do that.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (YAtuc) Yeah, old news. They did that in 1948. They did that 4000 years ago too. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:52 PM (ynpvh) 222
53 Um, that wasn't a hand transplant, it was a double lower-arm transplant...
Posted by: jim Still, you have to hand it to them. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) ---- Gives a different meaning to shoulder arms. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #13 at April 18, 2024 10:52 PM (qfLjt) 223
SS Agent #1: Wake up the POTUS Israel just hit Iran... What's that horrible smell ???
SS Agent #2: Smells like Shit !!!!!!!! SS Agent #1: Son of Bitch that Old Fart Shit in the bed again..... I am not cleaning it up again. That's three times today. SS Agent #2: Screw that Crap I am not cleaning it up..... Get that little idiot KJP or Cumstain Sullivan... Posted by: SNL Live from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave at April 18, 2024 10:53 PM (BSF0H) 224
and of course glow-in-the-dark everything.
Posted by: Ciampino - ----------------------- Chrysler had a three dimensional instrument cluster. It was simply marvelous. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 10:53 PM (s9Dvd) 225
210 Well in the 30s-50s radium, Ra, could do everything so we had Ra enemas, Ra added to 'elixirs', and of course glow-in-the-dark everything.
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #12 at April 18, 2024 10:49 PM (qfLjt) ---- Heh. I'd forgotten about that. Didn't that also lead to an exciting new array of diseases? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM (BpYfr) A great deal of the radium watch assembly girls would have attested to that, except many lost their tongues, and mouths, and died for aweful cancers. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:53 PM (ynpvh) 226
Yeah, old news. They did that in 1948. They did that 4000 years ago too.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:52 PM (ynpvh) LOL We are assholes. I assume he means Rafah. Still...we are assholes. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (ufFY8) 227
Hi there! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that
would be okay. I'm definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates. == Just don't wonder into the comments section. You will thank me later.... Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (V13WU) Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (NLIak) 229
Sad to hear about Dickey Betts. Glad I saw ABB when I did (1995). Great show! He made it to 80 and considering his lifestyle, that's pretty good.
https://youtu.be/68X8o0S7vJc?si=vEtuG12jzvA7nqUG Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (xA5g+) Posted by: Film at 11:00! at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (3/uDj) 231
213 60 It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”.
I had heard it was likely "The Redcoats are coming!" They were actually known as that, particularly among those who didn't think pleasantly of them. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 10:13 PM (1zxQh) ----------- Lobsterbacks? George's Poofters? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (H22GW) "Yo, Paul R., Are those faggots those redcoats are eating over there?" Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (ynpvh) 232
I stumbled across the first trailer for Transformer One.
- Videogame sequel Kingdom Come II was announced today. I was a great game although very hard. You learned a lot about life in 14th century and it wasn't just all fighting. You haggled with merchants, went to church, gathered resources and crafted things etc. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tUq1uQKSZg&t=175s Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (FVME7) 233
216 We may have a terror cell activation in our near future.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner Come on man, that be like crazy talk, there's no way Iranian terrorists could get into this country... Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:55 PM (hOUT3) 234
A great deal of the radium watch assembly girls would have attested to that, except many lost their tongues, and mouths, and died for aweful cancers.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:53 PM (ynpvh) I saw that a number of years ago on some show about poisons. Horrible. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:55 PM (ufFY8) 235
Even worse, there are reports that the Israelis are marching into Haifa, despite Biden's order that they not do that.
Remember when Biden bragged about having the most comprehensive voter fraud schemes in place? When he hinted that Putin should invade Ukraine and when Iran should attack Israel directly? Those were covered up as slips, but they also were foreshadowing. When Biden bragged about knowing about the location of the Top Secret Presidential Bunker by telling everyone where it was? When Biden talked about Haifa, that was foreshadowing of a false flag to be staged in Haifa. Bank on it. It was brought up in a Briefing and he has fantasized about it since then and has no filters to keep secrets to himself. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 18, 2024 10:56 PM (4HcMG) 236
Of course taxes are going to go up.
There are some asshats, who've been around awhile, who have proposed taxing employer provided health care benefits. It never stays on the table long. Wondering if it will this time? Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 10:48 PM (yps4S) Here's another oldie. I'm waiting for the nationalization of 401(k)s and IRAs. Looking at the current landscape, is that really too far fetched now? The governments are bankrupt and illegals are going to start rioting soon over lack of being giving enough free shit while blacks will riot because their free shit is going to the illegals. Somebody has to pay. So who needs Mr. and Mrs. Middle Class? Just take everything from them. Their, businesses, their homes, their savings. Why it's a communist Utopia for illegals and The Free Shit Army! Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 10:56 PM (emlEe) 237
Hope it's his last.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 10:47 PM (R4t5M) Would be real nice, it would. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 10:56 PM (tkR6S) 238
227 Yeah, old news. They did that in 1948. They did that 4000 years ago too.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:52 PM (ynpvh) LOL We are assholes. I assume he means Rafah. Still...we are assholes. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:54 PM (ufFY Yeah, true, but Beau was there for both events... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:56 PM (ynpvh) 239
Enough of this geopolitical falderal. Let’s get to the important stuff: What does Tay-Tay think of Sydney Sweeney’s boobs?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (9yWhg) 240
Sources say Israel says this is a "limited response".
LOL Alarms going off in northern Israel. They are guessing the proxies are fucking around, i.e. Hezbollah. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (ufFY8) 241
"It's likely that Revere would have shouted “The Regulars are coming out!” rather than “The British are coming”. The later makes no sense considering that the Colonies considered themselves British. It wasn't until the next day, at Lexington and Concord, that they became Americans."
Sounds like WeirdDave has either attended an Appleseed or read some David Hackett Fischer, or both. Bravo! Posted by: Pennsyltucky at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (2AUjo) 242
217 IRGC says they shot down three "small birds".
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:51 PM (ufFY Birds aren't real! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (hOUT3) 243
Enough of this geopolitical falderal. Let’s get to the important stuff: What does Tay-Tay think of Sydney Sweeney’s boobs?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (9yWhg) --- At last! A serious topic worthy of Horde discussion! Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (BpYfr) 244
56 or is it iodine pills ??
*drinking iodine does not do much does it ? Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 10:12 PM (V13WU) ---- Iodine solution is not good!! (Potassium) iodide for thyroid protection, if it works. And iodine is pronounced iodeen not iodyne. You know just like chlorine, fluorine, bromine, astatine. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #14 at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (qfLjt) 245
Looking at war news on Jerusalem Post. They have toenail fungus ads too. Who knew?
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (tkR6S) 247
241 Sources say Israel says this is a "limited response".
LOL Alarms going off in northern Israel. They are guessing the proxies are fucking around, i.e. Hezbollah. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 10:57 PM (ufFY Time for FAFO the clown to honk their noses. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 10:59 PM (ynpvh) 248
216;234
Look on the bright side. At least we're safe from school board dissidents and anti-abortion pickets. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:00 PM (NLIak) 249
246 Looking at war news on Jerusalem Post. They have toenail fungus ads too. Who knew?
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (MvF+J) No, those just follow you from this site. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:00 PM (ynpvh) 250
Looking at war news on Jerusalem Post. They have toenail fungus ads too. Who knew?
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (MvF+J) But do they have King Harv? Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 11:01 PM (W/lyH) 251
I hope this is just the beginning of Iran's destruction by Israel. Make the ground bounce.
Posted by: With Extreme prejudice at April 18, 2024 11:01 PM (vJj6V) 252
211 Leno is originally from the Boston area, I've never met him but locals who have say he's a really nice guy.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 10:50 PM *** Can confirm. He'll talk cars all day but is a somewhat reluctant celebrity. I've spent time with him but never dreamed of asking for a photo. Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (IQ6Gq) 253
18, 19, and 20 April are heavy days in history. Article coming.
Sure, a lot of modern oddities are just because of anniversary dates, but -- the discovery of Australia? Try to plan that! So close to Hitler's birthday... Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (zdLoL) 254
You're spot on Dave, that list is crap! Any list that doesn't have Tacqueria Lugar on it is trash! I do like Posado's a lot, so that's one they got.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (S6gqv) 255
>The later makes no sense considering that the Colonies considered themselves British.
Well if they talked about "the British", (IDK, I won't stake my history knowledge against any hordemember in good standing), then they were separate. It's funny how people use "us" and "them" and unconsciously group things in ways that are more truthful than any geography or law. Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (lhenN) 256
Sonobi!
Posted by: Ghost of Sonobi at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (V13WU) 257
249 216;234
Look on the bright side. At least we're safe from school board dissidents and anti-abortion pickets. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:00 PM (NLIak) https://youtu.be/jHPOzQzk9Qo&t=30s Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:02 PM (ynpvh) 258
Look on the bright side.
At least we're safe from school board dissidents and anti-abortion pickets. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:00 PM (NLIak) And we're monitoring those menacing Catholic terrorists with their Latin trash talk. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 11:03 PM (emlEe) Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 11:03 PM (HGv4O) 260
Good evening morons and thank you wd
I agree it's important to interview distasteful people. The problem is TuCa is not asking the right questions, the tough questions. He gave Putin a pass. He gave the Bethlehem priest a pass. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 18, 2024 11:03 PM (RIvkX) 261
And we're monitoring those menacing Catholic terrorists with their Latin trash talk.
Posted by: RickZ But it is not a problem when the "newcomers" cannot speak a word of English... Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 11:04 PM (hOUT3) 262
How’s Leno doing since his accident a year or two ago?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:05 PM (9yWhg) 263
Well, I'd suck their brains out with a straw, sell the widows and orphans and go into South American zinc... Posted by: City Gent at April 18, 2024 11:06 PM (3/uDj) 264
We've got a sanctified shit ton of green lacewings around here now. Adults. They are good guys. They eat other bugs, which eat garden vegetables. But there is a swarm of 'em here. A bunch are in the house. And they stink when smashed. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 11:06 PM (w6EFb) 265
258 Look on the bright side.
At least we're safe from school board dissidents and anti-abortion pickets. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:00 PM (NLIak) And we're monitoring those menacing Catholic terrorists with their Latin trash talk. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 11:03 PM (emlEe) ------------- We should all be grateful the FBI doesn't squander any of its precious resources looking into the 'Death to America' crowd that's showing up at all the anti-Jew protests. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:06 PM (H22GW) 266
The Sherman Tank was most often powered by a 9 cyl radial engine, adapted from an airplane engine design.
Whether Pratt or Wright, I don't recall at the moment. Don't know how the ducted the cooling fans, but it seems to have worked well enough. Until the Sherman took a German shell, and then the fan would only make the Ronson Flame all the more happy to burn. And, here's hoping the Israelis did Great Haram to the Mullahs and their enterprises. *pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 18, 2024 11:06 PM (e6UQI) 267
Thanks for nuking the spammer! Some of those fuckers are dangerous to your computer's health.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:06 PM (tkR6S) 268
261 Comers of new
Comers experiencing newness Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:07 PM (9yWhg) 269
"What does Tay-Tay think of Sydney Sweeney’s boobs?"
Jealousy. And keeping an eye on Travis' browser history. Posted by: davidt at April 18, 2024 11:07 PM (SYTee) 270
We've got a sanctified shit ton of green lacewings around here now. Adults. They are good guys. They eat other bugs, which eat garden vegetables.
But there is a swarm of 'em here. A bunch are in the house. And they stink when smashed. Posted by: publius Um, don't smash'em? Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 11:07 PM (HGv4O) 271
Catholic terrorists with their Latin trash talk.
Gutter Italian. I've known people who could converse in classical Latin. Nobody understands Churchlatin. It's...vulgar. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 11:08 PM (zdLoL) 272
269 "What does Tay-Tay think of Sydney Sweeney’s boobs?"
Jealousy. And keeping an eye on Travis' browser history. Posted by: davidt at April 18, 2024 11:07 PM (SYTee) LOL, I read that as "Trouser History"... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:08 PM (ynpvh) 273
I'm hoping the XO and I will be able to avoid a lot of the new taxes. The day after Zero won the presidency, I talked the XO into cashing in every none ash financial instrument we owned. The only thing we have now are a checking account and an interest bearing savings account he can write three checks a month. We own absolutely nothing the Feds can make us pay accrued but not realized profit on. We sold the house and moved into an apartment. We owe nothing on any of the three vehicles -- A Subaru Croschek, A 20 year old Rogue, and a 2001 Suzuki Vitara. The Vitara really should be put out of its misery. We've been holding on to it simply because it's an SUV. The XO occasionally takes it for a drive to keep the battery charged. The Rogue goes back to my daughter when her oldest turns 16. All we'll have is the Subaru. Two creaking antiques don't need more than one vehicle. So, all-in-all, I think we're in not perfect, but a fairly safe spot.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 18, 2024 11:08 PM (ET1Q8) 274
But it is not a problem when the "newcomers" cannot speak a word of English...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 11:04 PM (hOUT3) To do anything about that would be a friggin' hate crime. And require an update to telephone trees everywhere. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 11:08 PM (emlEe) 275
*pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim ============== Cheers! Sipping a little wine myself. I'm so tired, it could put me down in half an hour. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:08 PM (ny95y) 276
>> Um, don't smash'em?
Inadvertently mashed, as in flying between one's fingers and the door handle. One's fingers then stink. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (w6EFb) 277
Thanks for nuking the spammer! Some of those fuckers are dangerous to your computer's health.
== so, who do you think it was ?? The Russians ? Bulgarian mafia? Chicoms?? IRG ?? Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (V13WU) 278
Unrealized gains? What if you are forced to pay the tax on a stock that went up, but then it plummets to a huge loss on paper? do you get a refund?
Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at April 18, 2024 10:07 PM (duT0u) What it will do, mostly, is force everyone into Treasuries, which will support the valuation of Treasuries until they become as collectible as beanie babies or shares in John Law's Mississippi Company then, as they meme from South Park has it "It's gone" Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (D7oie) Posted by: City Gent at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (3/uDj) 280
277 Thanks for nuking the spammer! Some of those fuckers are dangerous to your computer's health.
== so, who do you think it was ?? The Russians ? Bulgarian mafia? Chicoms?? IRG ?? Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (V13WU) Gay Chinese Muslims? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:10 PM (ynpvh) 281
>>Can confirm. He'll talk cars all day but is a somewhat reluctant celebrity. I've spent time with him but never dreamed of asking for a photo.
I had a very good family friend who was exactly like that. Also a car guy and his weakness was Ferraris. Opened up his own business restoring them and did most of the work himself Well known musician and hated the celebrity but would talk enthusiastically with anyone who knew anything about Italian cars or any cool cars. Got him to come evaluate my first used Porsche. He basically told me I was a moron for buying it but I bought it anyway. He was right of course. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (LkLld) Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (ufFY8) 283
so, who do you think it was ?? The Russians ? Bulgarian mafia? Chicoms?? IRG ?? Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (V13WU) Gay Chinese Muslims? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:10 PM (ynpvh) --------- It's the damn PNG cannibals again. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (H22GW) 284
Gutter Italian. I've known people who could converse in classical Latin. Nobody understands Churchlatin. It's...vulgar.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver Oh, you've known them? I suppose you have black friends too. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (IG4Id) 285
Book banning? I remember when a smarmy Massachusetts school librarian returned some Dr. Seuss books to Melania Trump because of their unsuitable content. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:12 PM (ny95y) 286
Everybody talkin' about the Israeli strike on Iran... except the Israelis. "Missile strike? All we know is what the Americans are saying."
The best, fastest reporting is in the Brit tabloids, as always. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:13 PM (NLIak) 287
285
Book banning? I remember when a smarmy Massachusetts school librarian returned some Dr. Seuss books to Melania Trump because of their unsuitable content. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:12 PM (ny95y) Why? the Libb-rarian would rather have to kids read explicit books about Paedophilic gay relationships? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:13 PM (ynpvh) 288
282 https://images.app.goo.gl/cWmQdp8JBdCYdakW6
Sydney Sweeney and a couple things. Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (ufFY ---------- Patriots, this is why we fight. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:13 PM (H22GW) 289
when a smarmy Massachusetts school librarian
Bitch needs to be smacked upside the head with a hardcover Huckleberry Finn. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 18, 2024 11:14 PM (ufFY8) 290
>>> The Vitara really should be put out of its misery.
----------------- Don't say that about Suzy. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:14 PM (s9Dvd) 291
It's the damn PNG cannibals again.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (H22GW) Or the FBI. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:14 PM (tkR6S) 292
Israel does not "punch" they drill down through iranian nut sack.
FJB did not get the memo on this raid because...fjb. They do not trust this POS. Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 11:14 PM (TDvv2) 293
271 -- Thank you for that. The XO and I have been fighting over that for years. I went to a public school and learned how to pronounce it properly. He went to a Catholic school and learned Church Latin, which I'd just gussied up Italian.
Weni, wedi, weki vs veni, vedi, vichi. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 18, 2024 11:15 PM (ET1Q8) 294
Flipping around radio in car...what is this sportsball event that the announcers are yelling about...I listen for a minute to get the terms. Professional Womens Volleyball..on the radio. Not optimal
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 18, 2024 11:15 PM (+I6Y/) 295
288 282 https://images.app.goo.gl/cWmQdp8JBdCYdakW6
Sydney Sweeney and a couple things. Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM (ufFY ---------- Patriots, this is why we fight. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:13 PM (H22GW) For her and her bosom buddies? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:15 PM (ynpvh) 296
So... 40K per year.... is $20 per hour... or what a fuckin McD's employee now makes in Clownifornia.
$48 K per year.... $24 per hour? Posted by: Romeo13 at April 18, 2024 10:14 PM (xaFKb) 35 hours a week because if you go higher the employer owes you health care 52 weeks in a year, and the total is 36.400. Of course if you take a second job and are working 45-50 hours a week then you are screwed Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:15 PM (D7oie) 297
"Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB is citing “reliable sources” as saying that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan are “completely safe”"
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:16 PM (V13WU) 298
222 Bot-like...
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 11:16 PM (w6EFb) Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 18, 2024 11:17 PM (/QIWP) 300
297 "Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB is citing “reliable sources” as saying that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan are “completely safe”"
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:16 PM (V13WU) For Israel? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:17 PM (ynpvh) 301
I am sure that Iran's state broadcaster is as good as the North Korean state broadcaster...
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:18 PM (V13WU) Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:18 PM (NLIak) 303
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I had a very good family friend who was exactly like that. Also a car guy and his weakness was Ferraris. Opened up his own business restoring them and did most of the work himself Well known musician and hated the celebrity but would talk enthusiastically with anyone who knew anything about Italian cars or any cool cars. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 11:11 PM *** Freeze frame? Centerfold? Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 11:18 PM (IQ6Gq) 304
282 https://images.app.goo.gl/cWmQdp8JBdCYdakW6
Sydney Sweeney and a couple things. Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop ---------------------- Ha! I thought she was one of Trump's persecutors. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:19 PM (s9Dvd) Posted by: Man hands in Puma at April 18, 2024 11:19 PM (QaHqQ) 306
Great White:
I've always thought "Once Bitten Twice Shy" would be GREAT walk-up music for Trump at a rally. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:20 PM (NLIak) Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 11:20 PM (4I/2K) 308
"Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB is citing “reliable sources” as saying that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan are “completely safe”"
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:16 PM (V13WU) They must be completely safe. We haven't had any messages to the contrary. No messages at all, in fact. Posted by: Reliable sources at April 18, 2024 11:21 PM (tkR6S) 309
Israel strikes back at Iran: Explosions are reported near bases housing Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities as Netanyahu defies Biden days after unprecedented missile barrage on Jewish state
https://tinyurl.com/yd8bsdmr Posted by: Ciampino - Update #15 at April 18, 2024 11:21 PM (qfLjt) 310
I am sure that Iran's state broadcaster is as good as the North Korean state broadcaster...
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:18 PM (V13WU) Baghdad Al is the greatest of all time. Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 11:21 PM (4I/2K) 311
308 "Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB is citing “reliable sources” as saying that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan are “completely safe”"
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 11:16 PM (V13WU) --------- Tehran Tom? Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:21 PM (H22GW) 312
But there is a swarm of 'em here. A bunch are in the house. And they stink when smashed.
Posted by: publius Well, put the cap back on the liquor bottles. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 11:22 PM (W/lyH) 313
I've always thought "Once Bitten Twice Shy" would be GREAT walk-up music for Trump at a rally.
Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:20 PM (NLIak) concur. Posted by: Reliable sources at April 18, 2024 11:22 PM (tkR6S) 314
301 I am sure that Iran's state broadcaster is as good as the North Korean state broadcaster...
Posted by: runner They might even be more reliable than our mainstream media reporting. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 18, 2024 11:22 PM (VNX3d) 315
However, if deficits don't matter, then there is no reason for taxes and the millions of man-hours wasted every year for businesses to comply with the tax accounting rules.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at April 18, 2024 10:24 PM (HlyYF) aaakchually, MMT requires taxes to "destroy" wealth so that inflation is controlled. an alternate plan, of course, is to create either rationing or shortages (or both) so there is nothing to do with the extra money other than put it in the bank or invest it. Under draconian taxation then they go where no taxes are taken, like in state bonds or the equivalent of "Liberty bonds" or Treasuries. the fact that this collapsed the USSR through massive discontent, and then through hyper inflation when Gorbachev tried to open the soviet economy is llost on these idiots without history before the first gulf war. Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:22 PM (D7oie) 316
Baghdad Al is the greatest of all time.
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 11:21 PM (4I/2K) Baghdad Bob. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 11:23 PM (emlEe) 317
"The only thing that interests me is that Alamo Roadhouse reruns older movies that would be great to see on the big screen again."
The weekend of April 27, Stephen Soderberg's "The Mummy" from 1998 (the version starring Brendan Frazier) will be back in theaters for a week-long run to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It's an old-fashioned adventure flick, lots of fun. My wife and I will be going to see it - and it takes a lot to get her into a movie theater these days! Posted by: Nemo at April 18, 2024 11:23 PM (S6ArX) Posted by: Ped Xing at April 18, 2024 11:23 PM (3/uDj) 319
307 Great White covers Zeppelin
Oh, the humanity! Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 11:20 PM (4I/2K) LOL. Here more: https://youtu.be/8CwNgsChUpQ Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:24 PM (ynpvh) 320
I would think the Saudis would have asked for the Israelis to do a little something to Iran's oil export capabilities.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (6h8c9) The Israelis may be willing to play both ends against the middle as well. Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:24 PM (D7oie) 321
>>Freeze frame? Centerfold?
https://tinyurl.com/2w3hcjca Gotta do what you gotta do to make a buck. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 11:24 PM (LkLld) 322
Sydney Sweeney and a couple things.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop Is she confronting Crazy Eyes Hope over RJ? Where do Nice Bod Brooke and Big Tit Donna fit into this story arc? Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:25 PM (9yWhg) 323
Is Isfahan burning?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 18, 2024 11:25 PM (RIvkX) Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 11:25 PM (4I/2K) 325
>>>> as Netanyahu defies Biden
------------------- puts him in a headlock, gives him a knuckle rub saying, you know I love you Joey. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:25 PM (s9Dvd) 326
We bought a Bowflex for Little a few years back when he was playing football. He never used it, he preferred to work out at the school gym. I decided to use it because I want to work out more, and I gotta say, it's no joke. I'm drenched in sweat after each workout. I do about 25 minutes per day, one day arms, the next legs, skip a day, repeat. I've also started walking a mile and a half every day it isn't raining (can't stand treadmills). We'll see what happens to my fat ass.
Posted by: Weirddave at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (NGHju) 327
Y'all a bunch of flaming heterosexuals...
Posted by: Ped Xing at April 18, 2024 11:23 PM (3/uDj) Yep, with our own red, white and blue hate-crime flag. Posted by: RickZ at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (emlEe) 328
A great deal of the radium watch assembly girls would have attested to that, except many lost their tongues, and mouths, and died for aweful cancers. Posted by: jim That's what you get for licking the brush. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (63Dwl) 329
320 I would think the Saudis would have asked for the Israelis to do a little something to Iran's oil export capabilities.
Posted by: tankdemon at April 18, 2024 10:25 PM (6h8c9) ----------- I'm betting there's a sudden surge of activity at some remote airbases in the Empty Quarter right about now. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (H22GW) 330
They might even be more reliable than our mainstream media reporting.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 18, 2024 11:22 PM (VNX3d) Hell. My parent's parry line was more reliable than our media. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (W/lyH) 331
A great deal of the radium watch assembly girls would have attested to that, except many lost their tongues, and mouths, and died for aweful cancers.
Posted by: jim That's what you get for licking the brush. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (63Dwl) ------------ Pikers. Posted by: The Mad Hatters at April 18, 2024 11:27 PM (H22GW) 332
276 >> Um, don't smash'em?
Inadvertently mashed, as in flying between one's fingers and the door handle. One's fingers then stink. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 11:09 PM (w6EFb) -------------------------- Look, Fat, having some stinkfinger just means it was a good day with the kids. C'mon, man! Posted by: F. Joe Biden, President of..you know, the thing. at April 18, 2024 11:27 PM (2AUjo) 333
Back in the day, Israel published a photo of Yasser Arafat sitting on the crapper.
Message: "You can't hide from us anywhere." Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:27 PM (NLIak) 334
There was a time when Longfellow's poem was memorized and recited by students.
But then, there was a time when students recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 18, 2024 11:28 PM (XeU6L) 335
That's what you get for licking the brush.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (63Dwl) Word. Oh, wait. Posted by: Michael Douglas at April 18, 2024 11:28 PM (tkR6S) 336
>>> That's what you get for licking the brush.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. ------------------ You don't get the happy dance today. And I imagine it goes both ways. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:29 PM (s9Dvd) Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 11:30 PM (NLIak) 338
as Netanyahu defies Biden
------------------- puts him in a headlock, gives him a knuckle rub saying, you know I love you Joey. Posted by: Braenyard Some long distance noggies ala Todd (Bill Murray). Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 11:30 PM (WXNFJ) 339
326 We bought a Bowflex ...I'm drenched in sweat after each workout. ...
Posted by: Weirddave at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (NGHju) I do the Potato Exercise Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax.Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato bags.Then try 50-lb potato bags and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this level.)After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (ynpvh) 340
Is she confronting Crazy Eyes Hope over RJ? Where do Nice Bod Brooke and Big Tit Donna fit into this story arc?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:25 PM (9yWhg) Sydney Sweeney >> Nice Bod Brooke >> Big Tit Donna >> Crazy Eyes Hope. Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (ufFY8) Posted by: davidt at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (SYTee) 342
We'll see what happens to my fat ass. Posted by: Weirddave ============= Keep us posted. I like gaaaaiiiinzzz stories. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (ny95y) 343
What do you think of my housecoat?
Posted by: Mrs. Loopner at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (RIvkX) 344
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A great deal of the radium watch assembly girls would have attested to that, except many lost their tongues, and mouths, and died for aweful cancers. Posted by: jim That's what you get for licking the brush. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:26 PM (63Dwl) Twas the easiest way to put the radium in the watches... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: Ped Xing at April 18, 2024 11:32 PM (3/uDj) 346
My WWII-issue M29 Weasel has radium paint on the instruments. But only up to 30 MPH on the speedometer, although the speedometer itself goes to 40 MPH. I can go out to the dark shop at night, and see the numbers faintly glimming away.
Posted by: Michael Douglas at April 18, 2024 11:32 PM (tkR6S) 347
After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) * rim shot * Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 11:32 PM (IG4Id) 348
LOL. Here more:
https://youtu.be/8CwNgsChUpQ Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) Thanks. I didn't realize they did a whole cover set, just found the one on my daily Feral Irishman visit. Cool beans, they really do nail it. Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at April 18, 2024 11:32 PM (/QIWP) 349
My WWII-issue M29 Weasel has radium paint on the instruments. But only up to 30 MPH on the speedometer, although the speedometer itself goes to 40 MPH. I can go out to the dark shop at night, and see the numbers faintly glimming away.
Posted by: Michael Douglas Now the cancer scare makes sense. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (IG4Id) 350
78 And now for something completely different, Orthodox Mark Knopfler.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6OqSvtz16O4 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 10:19 PM (FVME7) ---- That was very good but the best one is Dire Straits live album 'Alchemy'. The riff starting at around 6:56 to the end is magical. https://youtu.be/8Pa9x9fZBtY Posted by: Ciampino - Update #16 at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (qfLjt) 351
(I'm at this level.)After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:31 PM (ynpvh) LOL! Well played. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (tkR6S) 352
All the more reason not to speak Spanish.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (9yWhg) Spanish is a lovely language, except for the way Mexicans and American English speakers speak it. Oh, and have I bitched about Madrilleño accents recently? And Puerto Rican is understandable but sooooo . . . Anoyeeeeeng! Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (D7oie) 353
349 My WWII-issue M29 Weasel has radium paint on the instruments. But only up to 30 MPH on the speedometer, although the speedometer itself goes to 40 MPH. I can go out to the dark shop at night, and see the numbers faintly glimming away.
Posted by: Michael Douglas Now the cancer scare makes sense. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (IG4Id) ------------ Probably best to get a monthly chest x-ray. I mean, you can't be too careful. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 11:34 PM (H22GW) 354
Iran and Syria need Atomic Wedgies. We can always slant drill under the glass to get the oil... Posted by: Ped Xing We have plenty of oil and gas right here. If we could only use it. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:34 PM (63Dwl) 355
>> Well, put the cap back on the liquor bottles.
It took me a bit too long to get that. Maybe I need some of them brain pills they're advertising.... Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 11:36 PM (w6EFb) 356
Why? the Libb-rarian would rather have to kids read explicit books about Paedophilic gay relationships? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) ============ She sniffed that school kids these days are much too sophisticated for such retrograde drivel. One of the books she ceremoniously returned was The Cat in the Hat. A photo of her from may be a year prior was later uncovered in which she is in the middle of some library event wearing a Cat in the Hat costume. So basically, the anwer is Bad Orange Man's Wife Bad, Too. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:36 PM (ny95y) 357
I can’t stand Spanish anymore. Make all the werbacks learn Russian, just so that their heads will explode.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:37 PM (9yWhg) 358
I had an aunt! She’d work in factories and we used to call her Rosie the Riveter!
I also had an uncle that crashed landed on a south Pacific beach. They called him Bosey the Rib du jour. Fact! Posted by: Joe Joe at April 18, 2024 11:37 PM (DC9IU) 359
Look, Bibi. Don't escalate my bluff! No, I mean, uh, don't bluff an attack to keep me from escalating against Irandiana...no, wait, that's not right, uh, don't fake my bluff or uh, well, anyway, just DON'T!!! DON'T!!!!
Posted by: Joe, nephew of a jet fighter pilot roasted alive by cannibals at April 18, 2024 11:37 PM (5fDan) 360
Iran and Syria need Atomic Wedgies. We can always slant drill under the glass to get the oil...
Posted by: Ped Xing We have plenty of oil and gas right here. If we could only use it. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 11:34 PM (63Dwl) Turning the dirt to glass would be a great way to prospect for oil and other valuable minerals. Just fly low over it in an airplane. "Hey, Look! Oil over there to the right; looks like it's a bout 2000 feet down." Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:38 PM (tkR6S) 361
Israel giving the middle finger to Biden is amusing...how far we have fallen in the eyes of the world. Well done IC
Posted by: a dude in MI at April 18, 2024 11:38 PM (+I6Y/) 362
352 All the more reason not to speak Spanish.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 10:41 PM (9yWhg) Spanish is a lovely language, except for the way Mexicans and American English speakers speak it. Oh, and have I bitched about Madrilleño accents recently? And Puerto Rican is understandable but sooooo . . . Anoyeeeeeng! Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:33 PM (D7oie) https://youtu.be/bFqu9YVuAgI Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 11:38 PM (ynpvh) 363
Well, put the cap back on the liquor bottles.
It took me a bit too long to get that. Maybe I need some of them brain pills they're advertising.... Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 11:36 PM (w6EFb) *** Heh. That's ok, it took me awhile to write it. Krappy Kindle. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 11:40 PM (W/lyH) 364
I am a mother pheasant plucker
I pluck mother pheasants I am the most pleasant mother pheasant plucker that ever plucked a mother pheasant Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:40 PM (s9Dvd) 365
Russkiy yazyk >>>>> Ispanskiy yazyk
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (9yWhg) 366
And iodine is pronounced iodeen not iodyne. You know just like chlorine, fluorine, bromine, astatine.
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #14 at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (qfLjt) tell me how you pronounce "skeletal", "diplodicus" and "sloth" Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (D7oie) 367
280 -- The Vitara has been broken into at least three times, damaging the fold back top which is currently being held together and almost in place with a handful of rivets. It needs a ton of work -- at least twice what the damn thing is worth. It has one good feature: it can turn on a dime and give you at least a nickel back in change. Oh, and also, it can squeeze into really, really tight spots.
If we really need to go somewhere during a blizzard, our oldest son owns a Tahoe, the youngest a Jeep, and the son-in-law a monster pickup. Not to mention Bellevue's second fire station is right across the streets and the EMTs are a really nice bunch. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (ET1Q8) 368
Oh sure. Give Revere all the credit. You know, I bet he stopped for beer along the way.
Posted by: William Dawes at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (W/lyH) 369
BREAKING: Iranian official claims Israeli attempts 'failed and were humiliating' and all its assets were 'shot down'.
Well, I guess that's it, then. Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (YAtuc) 370
Paul and his horse got into a crash. Because he changed lanes and forgot to check his revere mirror.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (9yWhg) 371
She sniffed that school kids these days are much too sophisticated for such retrograde drivel. One of the books she ceremoniously returned was The Cat in the Hat. A photo of her from may be a year prior was later uncovered in which she is in the middle of some library event wearing a Cat in the Hat costume.
So basically, the anwer is Bad Orange Man's Wife Bad, Too. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 18, 2024 11:36 PM (ny95y) Somebody needs to start a Stuntogram service. (a contraction of stunned c***ogram). For $150, they will send 3 people to knock on the victim's door, and when the victim opens up, they sing, in perfect harmony, "gee, ___ ___, you sure are a stunned c***". And then slowly walk away. You could get up the buck fifty with only thirty five-dollar donations. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (tkR6S) 372
>>>>Not to mention Bellevue's second fire station is right across the streets and the EMTs are a really nice bunch.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin ------------------- So, donuts every other month? Buddy moved to the new neighborhood about two blocks from the sheriff's station. He took donuts, fresh Kolaches and introduced himself. Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:48 PM (s9Dvd) 373
You missed me. You missed me. Now you got to kiss me!
Posted by: Iran at April 18, 2024 11:48 PM (63Dwl) 374
tell me how you pronounce "skeletal", "diplodicus" and "sloth"
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (D7oie) I don't pronounce "sloth". Too much like work. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 11:48 PM (tkR6S) 375
I agree it's important to interview distasteful people. The problem is TuCa is not asking the right questions, the tough questions. He gave Putin a pass. He gave the Bethlehem priest a pass.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 18, 2024 11:03 PM (RIvkX) and Copernicus did not dispose of the question of epicycles in planetary orbits (or fully describe Gresham's law on the Polish Silver Penny) and Kepler did not deduce general relativity from Brahe's observations on planetary motions. Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:49 PM (D7oie) 376
Reason Jr. wants to become a mechanic. Mrs. Reason is apprehensive. Her 1st husband was a Diesel mechanic and a codependent flake who couldn't stay grounded and stable. I am trying to convince her those were character traits completely unrelated to his career.
I am still pushing Jr. to get a business degree along with whatever trade certification he wants. Learn the skills but also learn how to run a business so someday when your hands and back get creaky you can manage the shop and delegate the physically demanding stuff. That C10 is gorgeous. Posted by: reason at April 18, 2024 11:50 PM (wa6DW) 377
Paul Revere a celebrated Silversmith of his time, was hear to yell into the night as he put spurs to his horse.
Hi Yo Silver, my Trade! Which greatly annoyed his horse, Triggered. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 18, 2024 11:53 PM (e6UQI) 378
BREAKING: Iranian official claims Israeli attempts 'failed and were humiliating' and all its assets were 'shot down'.
- Amateur. He didn't call them pig-dogs! He didn't even disparage their mothers' choice of footwear! 1/5 stars. Posted by: Baghdad Bob at April 18, 2024 11:56 PM (wa6DW) 379
Paul Revere a celebrated Silversmith of his time, was hear to yell into the night as he put spurs to his horse.
Hi Yo Silver, my Trade! Which greatly annoyed his horse, Triggered. Jim Unfortunately, his trusted Indian sidekicks, Pinto and Flounder, were on an ale run for Bluto. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 18, 2024 11:56 PM (VNX3d) Posted by: Archer at April 18, 2024 11:56 PM (rskKm) 381
The Navy revealed that one of the ships it deployed to support the mission of building a pier to deliver aid to {{{starving}}} residents in Gaza was forced to turn back last week after it suffered a fire in its engine room.
_military.com experts say there are other delays and problems cropping up with the mission Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:58 PM (s9Dvd) 382
and Copernicus did not dispose of the question of epicycles in planetary orbits (or fully describe Gresham's law on the Polish Silver Penny) and Kepler did not deduce general relativity from Brahe's observations on planetary motions.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:49 PM (D7oie) === ¿qué? Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 18, 2024 11:59 PM (RIvkX) 383
I like big copper bottom pots and I can not lie
You other chef brothers cannot deny. Posted by: Sir Revere*Ware-a-lot at April 18, 2024 11:59 PM (4I/2K) 384
"Some of these buggers would kark it if someone broke wind unexpectedly."
LOL Aussie slang on Blue Heelers. Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:00 AM (ufFY8) 385
380 Happy Admiral Yamamoto shoot down day!!
April 18, 1943 Posted by: Archer at April 18, 2024 11:56 PM (rskKm) ---------- I'd celebrate with a 'nip' of Japanese whiskey if I had some in the house. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:00 AM (H22GW) 386
Reason Jr. wants to become a mechanic. Mrs. Reason is apprehensive. Her 1st husband was a Diesel mechanic and a codependent flake who couldn't stay grounded and stable. I am trying to convince her those were character traits completely unrelated to his career.
I am still pushing Jr. to get a business degree along with whatever trade certification he wants. Learn the skills but also learn how to run a business so someday when your hands and back get creaky you can manage the shop and delegate the physically demanding stuff. That C10 is gorgeous. Posted by: reason at April 18, 2024 11:50 PM (wa6DW) Mechanic-ing is a great trade. The big drawback is that nearly all of your clients come to you with a problem, and want to unload on you. And a subset of those are convinced you want to defraud them. I would like to suggest auto upholstery. All cars have seats, and nearly all, if kept long enough, will need seat repairs. And the customers see that, and know that, so it's not such a hard sell. And some of your customers will be looking for show-quality custom interiors, and will pay the big bucks it takes to get them. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 12:01 AM (tkR6S) 387
more... Sal Mercogliano, an academic and shipping expert, noted to Military.com on Wednesday that one of the Army Landing Craft Utility ships, the Wilson Wharf, seems to be stuck in Tenerife -- a small island that is part of the Canary Islands cluster off the west coast of Africa. Plus, the Army's Logistics Support Vessel General Frank S. Besson spent a week in the Azores before finally making it to the Navy's base at Souda Bay in Greece.
Mercogliano said such a long stay may indicate the ship had an engineering issue. A retired Army chief warrant officer who has significant experience in the Army's watercraft community also told Military.com in an interview Wednesday that "if those boats don't have multiple major mechanical failures -- I mean 'dead in the water' mechanical failures -- I will be shocked." "They're horrendously maintained. I've got videos of these things falling apart," the retired officer added. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:02 AM (s9Dvd) 388
You can settle for Copernicus but you I bet you really want Ptolemy.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:03 AM (H22GW) 389
..I'd celebrate with a 'nip' of Japanese whiskey if I had some in the house. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:00 AM (H22GW)
Careful. Those ethnic puns are a very Slippery Slope. One careless move, and you can Zip right over the line. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 12:04 AM (e6UQI) 390
the Army's Logistics Support Vessel General Frank S. Besson spent a week in the Azores before finally making it to the Navy's base at Souda Bay in Greece.
Mercogliano said such a long stay may indicate the ship had an engineering issue. I saw his video this morning. The guy knows his shit. What's Going On With Shipping is the utube channel. Bab El Mandab! (drink!) Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at April 19, 2024 12:04 AM (ufFY8) 391
366 And iodine is pronounced iodeen not iodyne. You know just like chlorine, fluorine, bromine, astatine.
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #14 at April 18, 2024 10:58 PM (qfLjt) tell me how you pronounce "skeletal", "diplodicus" and "sloth" Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 11:42 PM (D7oie) What is James Carville, Lizzo, and Michael Moore? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:04 AM (ynpvh) 392
there's no way Iranian terrorists could get into this country...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 10:55 PM (hOUT3) I noticed Schlicter didn't attack Corsicana in The Attack. Even though it was not in October. He knows how that would go. Posted by: GWB at April 19, 2024 12:05 AM (1zxQh) 393
They could build that Gaza dock with scrap steel from the Francis Scott key bridge.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 12:05 AM (tkR6S) 394
369 BREAKING: Iranian official claims Israeli attempts 'failed and were humiliating' and all its assets were 'shot down'.
Well, I guess that's it, then. Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (YAtuc) Yup. Those explosions in Iran proper were all part of Iran's plan to MAKE it look like the Israelis were successful... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:06 AM (ynpvh) 395
>>I am still pushing Jr. to get a business degree along with whatever trade certification he wants. Learn the skills but also learn how to run a business so someday when your hands and back get creaky you can manage the shop and delegate the physically demanding stuff.
I have a business degree. I think one of the biggest fallacies and one of the reasons we have an imbalance in our workforce is because we have too many business majors and not enough of skilled craftsmen. I took a year off from college after my sophomore year and worked and then worked 30 hours my last 2 years. Biggest lesson I learned is that learning how to run a business without knowing how a business really runs is stupid. By all means encourage him to take a couple accounting and other relevant courses but learning a trade in an industry he loves is far more important. Learning how to run a business is easier than learning what make a business. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 12:06 AM (LkLld) 396
369 BREAKING: Iranian official claims Israeli attempts 'failed and were humiliating' and all its assets were 'shot down'.
Well, I guess that's it, then. Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (YAtuc) It was much worse and more expensive than our clusterfuck last week... Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 12:07 AM (di6C2) 397
350:That was very good but the best one is Dire Straits live album 'Alchemy'. The riff starting at around 6:56 to the end is magical.
https://youtu.be/8Pa9x9fZBtY Posted by: Ciampino Also, from 'Alchemy': Telegraph Road, which I can listen to on a loop. All 13+ Glorious minutes of it! The studio version is great too. 'Alchemy' is a wonderful live album. One of the best. Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 12:08 AM (xA5g+) 398
Saw a reference upstream to the oft-repeated thesis that during the Revolution, American use of guerrilla warfare tactics gave them a huge advantage over the British tactic of fighting in ranks and files.
There's little doubt that guerrilla actions were effective against the Redcoats, but contrary to the view that even the NPS was regurgitating years ago, all the major battles of the American Revolution featured the eighteenth-century European model of firing by ranks, then files, with the aim of creating a wall of death at the enemy, who was attempting to do the same. In fact, it was the difficulty of mastering these methods of making war that put America at a significant disadvantage early in the Revolutionary War. That's one of the reasons why Baron von Steuben (who was certainly not a baron and likely never held a rank above that of a NCO) was so valuable to the Continental Army - he was able to get the principles of European drill across to the troops. 1/ Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 12:09 AM (9Uomk) 399
You can settle for Copernicus but you I bet you really want Ptolemy.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:03 AM (H22GW) My Mama done Ptolemy: https://youtu.be/zBfnCnwDpKA Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 12:09 AM (tkR6S) 400
388 You can settle for Copernicus but you I bet you really want Ptolemy.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:03 AM (H22GW) Who a tolla you I wanna Ptolemy? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:10 AM (ynpvh) 401
Motorhead school mate received a double major, math and music.
He went to work as a mechanic at a Ford dealership. Now, he owns one. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:12 AM (s9Dvd) 402
396 369 BREAKING: Iranian official claims Israeli attempts 'failed and were humiliating' and all its assets were 'shot down'.
Well, I guess that's it, then. Posted by: The ARC of History! at April 18, 2024 11:46 PM (YAtuc) It was much worse and more expensive than our clusterfuck last week... Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 19, 2024 12:07 AM (di6C2) We only have one CF every week? I thought it was more frequent that that. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:13 AM (ynpvh) 403
I'd celebrate with a 'nip' of Japanese whiskey if I had some in the house. Posted by: Cicero ------- [eyes sealed bottle of Suntory Old Whisky] Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 12:15 AM (XeU6L) 404
... "if those boats don't have multiple major mechanical failures -- I mean 'dead in the water' mechanical failures -- I will be shocked." "They're horrendously maintained. I've got videos of these things falling apart," the retired officer added. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:02 AM (s9Dvd)
I just enjoyed a visit with my USCG ex neighbor, who was in town on a short leave. He'll be separating from the service, retiring, having put in his twenty. His ship has been "pinned" in Baltimore Harbor since the bridge collapse, as it was in for repairs at the time. The ship? Is Sixty Five Years old. I suspect most of her "structural integrity" consists of layers of paint and rust. Historical Fact. The Queen Mary (the one docked at Long Beach). One of her funnels (smokestacks) is a modern reproduction, fabricated and welded-in, on site. Her original stack Really Was standing ONLY because of the multiple layers of paint and rust. A paper thin layer of steel at the core, was all that remained. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 12:16 AM (e6UQI) 405
¿qué?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 18, 2024 11:59 PM (RIvkX) Before Copernicus went to Rome to develop and posthumously release his theory on planetary motion, he was asked by his archbishop why all the good Polish pennies were going out of circulation, while all the German pennies that were debased with lead were in circulation everywhere in Poland. He determined it was because everyone knew the pure pennies had more value than the debased ones, and since the face value was what was counted, everyone spent those and kept the Polish pennies in a sock under the mattress. I am not sure what they did with this information, I suspect the Polish mints started debasing their pennies to match the german ones. However, that is Gresham's law in a nutshell. Tucker did what no other western journalist wanted to do, and everyone is dumping on him or not doing enough. Tucker stated ahead of time he was not doing it to get that scorching interview, but to get AN interview, to give a point of view that has not been heard except as being described as an aberrant and absolute lie. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 12:16 AM (D7oie) 406
404 ... "if those boats don't have multiple major mechanical failures -- I mean 'dead in the water' mechanical failures -- I will be shocked." "They're horrendously maintained. I've got videos of these things falling apart," the retired officer added. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:02 AM (s9Dvd)
I just enjoyed a visit with my USCG ex neighbor, who was in town on a short leave. He'll be separating from the service, retiring, having put in his twenty. His ship has been "pinned" in Baltimore Harbor since the bridge collapse, as it was in for repairs at the time. The ship? Is Sixty Five Years old. I suspect most of her "structural integrity" consists of layers of paint and rust. Historical Fact. The Queen Mary (the one docked at Long Beach). One of her funnels (smokestacks) is a modern reproduction, fabricated and welded-in, on site. Her original stack Really Was standing ONLY because of the multiple layers of paint and rust. A paper thin layer of steel at the core, was all that remained. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 12:16 AM (e6UQI) Theseus' Naval vessels...discuss... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:19 AM (ynpvh) 407
Tucker's a good man.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 12:19 AM (s9Dvd) 408
The ship? Is Sixty Five Years old. I suspect most of her "structural integrity" consists of layers of paint and rust.
---------- Supposedly the hull is so far gone that there's no way a renovation would ever make economic sense. Ordinarily it would be headed for the ship breakers in Turkey but years ago someone got the clever idea to enclose it in a rock jetty. Now its just going to dissolve in place, lacking any better plan. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:20 AM (H22GW) Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 12:22 AM (WXNFJ) 410
I had forgotten that Copernicus dabbled in monetary theory. The internet says he was the first to clearly articulate the "Quantity Theory of Money". Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 19, 2024 12:22 AM (w6EFb) 411
bookkeeping and sales to go along with mechanics and computing
Most cars are now computer controlled and understanding more than how to plug the tester in might be important. Sales is important, and there are people who teach nothing but that. It is a very important skill. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 12:23 AM (D7oie) 412
To beat a foe like the British, whose drill and fire discipline allowed an individual soldier to get off three shots in a minute under most conditions, not to mention the Hessians (mercenaries, but closer to what Philip of Macedon did in terms of how they were brought into another country's service), you had to train to match them.
By 1777 onwards, there was more or less a working doctrine of war for the Continental Army (and the varied State militias that sometimes fought in concert with them) that differed little from that dominated battlefields in Europe and would continue to do so into the early decades of the nineteenth century. Individual commanders showed a learning curve, so that, for example at the Battle of Cowpens, Daniel Morgan positioned state militia troops, who had a reputation for retreating before British fire, in a central position, keeping selected sharp-shooters and veteran Continental troops more to the flank and rear. The Royal Army also knew the tendency of militia to retreat and panic, and when they saw the first signs of just that, they advanced rapidly ... into a double envelopement. 2/ Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 12:23 AM (9Uomk) 413
>>Supposedly the hull is so far gone that there's no way a renovation would ever make economic sense. Ordinarily it would be headed for the ship breakers in Turkey but years ago someone got the clever idea to enclose it in a rock jetty.
If only someone with a management degree could untie this Gordian knot. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 12:24 AM (LkLld) 414
The Royal Army also knew the tendency of militia to retreat and panic, and when they saw the first signs of just that, they advanced rapidly ... into a double envelopement.
----------- *fistbump* Posted by: Hannibal Barca at April 19, 2024 12:25 AM (H22GW) 415
413 >>Supposedly the hull is so far gone that there's no way a renovation would ever make economic sense. Ordinarily it would be headed for the ship breakers in Turkey but years ago someone got the clever idea to enclose it in a rock jetty.
If only someone with a management degree could untie this Gordian knot. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 12:24 AM (LkLld) Put the word out that it's loaded with copper wiring. Next day, it'll be stripped and scuttled... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:25 AM (ynpvh) 416
I would like to suggest auto upholstery. All cars have seats, and nearly all, if kept long enough, will need seat repairs. And the customers see that, and know that, so it's not such a hard sell. And some of your customers will be looking for show-quality custom interiors, and will pay the big bucks it takes to get them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 19, 2024 12:01 AM - good call. I like that. Posted by: reason at April 19, 2024 12:25 AM (wa6DW) 417
“The British are coming!”
“Um, dude, yeah. You’re a Brit.” Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 12:26 AM (8sMut) 418
417 “The British are coming!”
“Um, dude, yeah. You’re a Brit.” Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 12:26 AM (8sMut) Is today's version, "The Trannies are coming"? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:28 AM (ynpvh) 419
Galileo said "e' pua se mouve" or something like that in Romance Italian
And yet it moves. Unlike Galileo, Copernicus released his theory postumously because he knew it would cause a political firestorm, and he could not defend it. Galileo released theories on sunspots, planetary motion and the rotation of the Earth based on observations on pendulums and wound up on the Vatican's Index and under threat of execution. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 12:28 AM (D7oie) 420
Trex, are you from RI or did you met Jay Leno in LA? Had lunch with Donald Osborne at a mutual friend’s house in RI and was surprised to learn that he trained as an opera singer before getting involved with cars…
Posted by: Slash Buzz at April 19, 2024 12:29 AM (qVs5k) 421
Put the word out that it's loaded with copper wiring. Next day, it'll be stripped and scuttled...
--------- If only the hull was made of platinum. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 19, 2024 12:30 AM (H22GW) 422
I had to read the article on the evil TX clinic because I figured it could be on one place: Dallas. Haha, who am I kidding? AUSTIN. Of course. Fucking Austin.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 12:30 AM (8sMut) 423
Is today's version, "The Trannies are coming"?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) Well, they would if their addadicktomes or gangrenous slash holes worked properly. But they don't. Posted by: Tonypete at April 19, 2024 12:30 AM (WXNFJ) 424
419 Galileo said "e' pua se mouve" or something like that in Romance Italian
And yet it moves. Unlike Galileo, Copernicus released his theory postumously because he knew it would cause a political firestorm, and he could not defend it. Galileo released theories on sunspots, planetary motion and the rotation of the Earth based on observations on pendulums and wound up on the Vatican's Index and under threat of execution. Posted by: Kindltot at April 19, 2024 12:28 AM (D7oie) Index Librorum Prohibitorum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_Librorum_Prohibitorum Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:30 AM (ynpvh) 425
“The British are coming!”
“PHRASING!!!” Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 12:31 AM (8sMut) 426
To put it another way, Morgan and other Continental Army commanders had mastered enough of the British way of war that they were able to use it against them, even to the point of taking advantage of the Royal Army's contempt for colonials who broke under fire and exploiting that to demolish the Redcoats.
Obviously other factors played into American victory, not least the direct support of the French and the indirect efforts by the Dutch and the Spanish, and that's only the beginning of accounting for one of the most significant triumphs in world history. Yes, there were Americans who employed guerrilla tactics, snipers as well as skirmishers had their place, but it all comes down to the fact that the U.S. soldier could and did match his Royal Army counterpart on his own terms, the lethal, close-range, coordinated volleys by rank and file. 3/fin Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 12:31 AM (9Uomk) 427
Individual commanders showed a learning curve, so that, for example at the Battle of Cowpens, Daniel Morgan positioned state militia troops, who had a reputation for retreating before British fire, in a central position, keeping selected sharp-shooters and veteran Continental troops more to the flank and rear.
The Royal Army also knew the tendency of militia to retreat and panic, and when they saw the first signs of just that, they advanced rapidly ... into a double envelopement. They re-enacted that in The Patriot Posted by: Weirddave at April 19, 2024 12:31 AM (NGHju) 428
The problem for Iran Tom is that if you feed the population pure drizzly green liquid horsezh*t long enough, then pretty soon the people ignore it & start seeking out more reliable foreign news sources.
Happens in every modern-era war. During WW I on the Western front, Swiss newspapers were treasured, and every issue passed through hundreds of hands in the trenches, even if it was three weeks old. During WW II, the people in occupied Europe routinely risked their lives to listen to the BBC. So... keep telling them you're winning, guys. Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 12:33 AM (NLIak) 429
By all means encourage him to take a couple accounting and other relevant courses but learning a trade in an industry he loves is far more important. Learning how to run a business is easier than learning what make a business.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 12:06 AM - Thanks man. I appreciate the perspective. Posted by: reason at April 19, 2024 12:34 AM (wa6DW) 430
I had to read the article on the evil TX clinic because I figured it could be on one place: Dallas. Haha, who am I kidding? AUSTIN. Of course. Fucking Austin.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 - I coulda been a contender... Posted by: Denton at April 19, 2024 12:37 AM (wa6DW) 431
Yup. Those explosions in Iran proper were all part of Iran's plan to MAKE it look like the Israelis were successful...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:06 AM (ynpvh) Potemkin explosions. No actual buildings were harmed. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 12:39 AM (emlEe) 432
430 I had to read the article on the evil TX clinic because I figured it could be on one place: Dallas. Haha, who am I kidding? AUSTIN. Of course. Fucking Austin.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 - I coulda been a contender... Posted by: Denton at April 19, 2024 12:37 AM (wa6DW) Hey, Houston's gotta be a contender too. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:39 AM (ynpvh) 433
>>>Haha, who am I kidding? AUSTIN. Of course. Fucking Austin.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 19, 2024 Gangrenous Slashholes 'R' Us Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 12:39 AM (w6EFb) 434
431 Yup. Those explosions in Iran proper were all part of Iran's plan to MAKE it look like the Israelis were successful...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:06 AM (ynpvh) Potemkin explosions. No actual buildings were harmed. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 12:39 AM (emlEe) Who was that guy that got into a fight with Mike Tyson (on the street) and got beat up badly, but claimed Mike Tyson, who showed not damage, had run off like a "pussy"? Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:40 AM (ynpvh) 435
tell me how you pronounce "diplodicus"
You know what I'm going to say, don't you. Just look it up once, and you'll see. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 19, 2024 12:41 AM (zdLoL) 436
You know what I'm going to say, don't you.
Just look it up once, and you'll see. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver - Does it AMEWSE YEW... when I ssspeak of my fwend... Biguss... Dikkuss? Posted by: Denton at April 19, 2024 12:45 AM (wa6DW) 437
...off, dang UNT sock....
Posted by: reason at April 19, 2024 12:47 AM (wa6DW) 438
Hey, Houston's gotta be a contender too.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 12:39 AM - true Posted by: reason at April 19, 2024 12:48 AM (wa6DW) 439
While Saratoga was a major morale-building victory and Yorktown ended it all, I have read many an article describing Cowpens as the Continental Army's best battle with the best generalship. And that's not to knock Washington and Trenton, and the whole 'Father Of Our Nation' thingy. Cowpens was just the perfect battle for the Rebels, an amazing and overwhelming victory.
Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 12:50 AM (emlEe) 440
Go ahead. Look up "diplodicus." Or, try. You'll get it.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 19, 2024 12:51 AM (zdLoL) 441
According to the ToI, Israeli officials have informed their U.S. counterparts that Israel did NOT strike any Iranian nuclear facilities-- only conventional military sites & army bases.
Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 12:51 AM (NLIak) 442
Yes, there were Americans who employed guerrilla tactics, snipers as well as skirmishers had their place, but it all comes down to the fact that the U.S. soldier could and did match his Royal Army counterpart on his own terms, the lethal, close-range, coordinated volleys by rank and file.
>>> Them Yanks even used a gator as a canon! Kilt, wounded, or captured over 2,000 of us in just 30 minutes, including me! Posted by: British Commander Major General Sir Edward Pakenham, 8 January, 1815, New Orleans at April 19, 2024 12:51 AM (4I/2K) 443
>>Thanks man. I appreciate the perspective.
My wisdom is as deep as a thimble but good luck to both of you. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 12:54 AM (LkLld) 444
They re-enacted that in The Patriot
Posted by: Weirddave That they did, and quite well too! There's been some surprising accuracy in films about eighteenth century warfare over the last few decades. One day, maybe some director will feature the staff that NCOs carried in European forces up to the 1730s-1740s that were long enough that they could press almost an entire rank of troops forward, to ensure that they maintained formation and didn't break and run. It would be great as well to see the real "fog of war" that gunpowder weapons created, where commanders had to take suicidally forward positions to be able to direct their forces. Washington was especially known for this, and the fact that he had horses shot out from under him and his uniform riddled with bullets but never suffered a scratch is one of the miracles of all time. Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 12:54 AM (9Uomk) 445
364 I am a mother pheasant plucker
I pluck mother pheasants I am the most pleasant mother pheasant plucker that ever plucked a mother pheasant Posted by: Braenyard at April 18, 2024 11:40 PM (s9Dvd) ---- Very good. Passed on already. Say quickly and repeatedly: Yellow lorry Red Lorry Posted by: Ciampino - Update #17 at April 19, 2024 12:55 AM (qfLjt) 446
This prompted me to read up a bit on the history of Copernicus, Galileo and on to Kepler, and figuring out the motions of the solar system. One article got me to thinking. Knowing what we know, you tend to laugh and ask "how could they have been so dumb" and not see what was right before their faces. Well, it pointed it, "seeing what is before your face" depends on Newton, and other things since. They didn't exist then. So, we'd all have been likely as "dumb" as they were. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 19, 2024 12:58 AM (w6EFb) 447
dunning kruger effect examples Israel has called Iran's bluff now we will see if it is a paper tiger or puts more chips on the table of war.
Posted by: raimondo at April 19, 2024 12:58 AM (2TdiS) 448
The brand new FOX News polls are out tonight for 4 of the swingers. Mostly benign for MAGA, & no big surprises.
In sum, IIRC: Trump up yuuge in GA. Trump up +3 in The Biggest Enchilada of Them ALL (MI). Tied in PA & WI. With the 3rd party candidates included, Trump improves a point of two everywhere except WI, in which Biden goes from tied to Biden +2. Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:01 AM (NLIak) 449
raimondo, are you feeling well? You're not quite yourself this evening.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:04 AM (s9Dvd) 450
retardo works nights. Gets bonus, I imagine.
Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:05 AM (NLIak) 451
tis about time for me to sleep. Busy day tomorrow. Night.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 01:06 AM (ynpvh) 452
All flights have been diverted away from Iran as another IRGC headquarters meeting has been hit south of Baghdad Iraq. EWS sites have been knocked out in Syria.
_enforcerYoutobe. -------------------- Don't know these people but it sounds good. Posted by: Braenyard at April 19, 2024 01:08 AM (s9Dvd) Posted by: Ciampino - Update #18 at April 19, 2024 01:09 AM (qfLjt) 454
>>There's little doubt that guerrilla actions were effective against the Redcoats, but
But, that's exactly what happened at the battle of Lexington and Concord. Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 01:10 AM (LkLld) Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 19, 2024 01:10 AM (cOq4q) 456
Israeli govt is saying nothing whatsoever. Perhaps while they await reports on the success (or not) of their missile/drone attacks.
Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:12 AM (NLIak) 457
Them Yanks even used a gator as a canon! Kilt, wounded, or captured over 2,000 of us in just 30 minutes, including me!
Posted by: British Commander Major General Sir Edward Pakenham, 8 January, 1815, New Orleans Yep, they filled his head with cannonballs and powdered his behind, and when they touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind. And remember, Jackson's men only took a little bacon and a little beans before they caught the bloody British at the town of New Orleans. Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 01:12 AM (9Uomk) 458
And to think our founders rebelled and founded this country in protest over a 2% tax on tea. How low we have fallen.
You ain't seen nothin' yet. Posted by: Notorious BTO at April 19, 2024 01:12 AM (V8he0) 459
Yesterday JJ had a link to a NASA article under Science. This is an excerpt from it.
What the heck is a transmasculine? NASA has a team that will update everything for the lunatic’s “current genders, names and pronouns” (which may or may not change on a biweekly basis) and then deploy a “workplace gender transition plan” that is only a little less complicated than the original moon landings. “When I first came out, I did not come out as nonbinary at work. I wasn’t sure that people would accept that, so I came out as transmasculine and am only recently being completely authentic about it, like, ‘Actually, I’m nonbinary, and my pronouns are they/them,’” Mars “research scientist” Silas J. Ralston explains in a special NASA feature. https://tinyurl.com/4vy2mm7d Now if I were saddled with the job to colonize another planetary body I would do my damnest to make sure there were no 'A B Normals' in the group, starting with queers and pronouners. Also no one with a propensity to cut off heads, thus no mohammedans. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #19 at April 19, 2024 01:15 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: The Big Orange (mnw) at April 19, 2024 01:15 AM (NLIak) 461
It'll be interesting in the next few days, to see which sources or outlets actually produce valid Satellite Imaging of Iranian Damages, vs. which ones suppress, and fail to publish, the same.
Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 01:16 AM (e6UQI) 462
Was about to go to bed when I saw these two headlines:
1) "Iran evacuates Hezbollah, IRGC commanders from Syria amid fears of Israeli retaliation" 2) "Israel strikes Iran, IRGC troops evacuated from Syria" LOL Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 01:16 AM (ynpvh) 463
Night.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 19, 2024 01:17 AM (ynpvh) 464
Night, Jim.
Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:19 AM (NLIak) Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:23 AM (NLIak) 466
But, that's exactly what happened at the battle of Lexington and Concord.
Posted by: JackStraw Lexington was a face-off between colonial militia led by a veteran of the French and Indian War against the marching column of Redcoats moving from Boston to Concord. By all accounts, the Minutemen were arrayed in something close to the rank and file formation that was the norm of the day, and the larger Royal Army force broke their column and formed ranks. (The intent of the Minutemen is unclear - they may have intended their formation as a demonstration of resolve, or as a way to buy time for Concord to secure their armament, or both.) Then that mysterious shot rang out, and the Brits opened fire. There were a few return shots from the Minutemen, but they dispersed as the British moved forward with bayonets. Concord was a different matter. The forces there had time to prepare, and what ensued was a combination of urban warfare and conventional eighteenth century tactics that flung the defeated British into a hurried retreat. They were sniped at and attacked on the way back to Boston, where guerrilla tactics did come into display, but the battle had effectively ended by then. Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 01:24 AM (9Uomk) 467
This certainly is a military blog tonight.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 19, 2024 01:27 AM (w6EFb) 468
Jim in KA.
.... And I'll lay odds that the Israelis had actual TRACKING DEVICES salted all into the fleeing Iranian possessions and equipment of those forces, as they fled. Fish. Barrel. Shootings. Some assembly required. And, accomplished. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 01:28 AM (e6UQI) Posted by: JackStraw at April 19, 2024 01:30 AM (LkLld) 470
Who was that guy that got into a fight with Mike Tyson (on the street) and got beat up badly, but claimed Mike Tyson, who showed not damage, had run off like a "pussy"? Posted by: jim ------- 'I hit him several times on his fist with my face.' Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 01:30 AM (XeU6L) Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:36 AM (NLIak) 472
Nytol
Posted by: mnw at April 19, 2024 01:37 AM (NLIak) 473
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, 21, is arrested along with 108-strong anti-Israel mob as NYPD smashes protest encampment at Columbia University: Squad member's wayward child was suspended from college hours earlier
https://mol.im/a/13326333 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #20 at April 19, 2024 01:38 AM (qfLjt) 474
Palestine activists praise Hamas in NYC as Columbia students stage second day of 'Gaza solidarity' camp
https://mol.im/a/13323635 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #21 at April 19, 2024 01:39 AM (qfLjt) 475
Reports of explosions in Syria and Iran.
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #22 at April 19, 2024 01:42 AM (qfLjt) 476
I have to laugh a bit. When we talk of guerrilla tactics, we were a bunch of farmers or sailors or businessmen with only some having French and Indian War experience (which was not traditional European rank-and-file style fighting anyway) now up against the best army in the world where standing in rank and firing volleys was the order of war of the day, against soldiers who could fire three volleys in a minute. I'd do some guerrilla tactics, myself, under those circumstances.
This is where any comparison to the Vietnam War ends. Yes, the VC were guerrillas, but they were well-supplied and supported. Our army, not so much, as Washington's correspondence attests. Yet it was our traditional Army, more battle-hardened and organized, which won in the end, not the guerrilla tactics. Posted by: RickZ at April 19, 2024 01:48 AM (emlEe) 477
447 dunning kruger effect examples Israel has called Iran's bluff now we will see if it is a paper tiger or puts more chips on the table of war.
Posted by: raimondo at April 19, 2024 12:58 AM (2TdiS) ---- Mitt Romney has entered the chat. Posted by: As not seen on TV at April 19, 2024 01:48 AM (j2as6) 478
474 Palestine activists praise Hamas in NYC as Columbia students stage second day of 'Gaza solidarity' camp
-- It would be interesting to get a breakdown of the demonstrators, firstly how many are actually not students; secondly what school (Arts, STEM, etc.); thirdly what actual majors. My personal experience as an undergrad in South Africa in the turbulent 60s was that the BA, BEd and BCom students had time to demonstrate while the Science and Engineering students were too busy with serious classes and labs every day to be able to afford taking time to cause trouble. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #23 at April 19, 2024 01:55 AM (qfLjt) 479
Atlanta or Afghanistan? Wild shootout breaks out at gas station with one gunman wielding an AK-47: Three bystanders are wounded and just one arrest is made
https://mol.im/a/13325763 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #24 at April 19, 2024 01:59 AM (qfLjt) 480
Yea, I grew up there and know it all.
Posted by: JackStraw Then you understand that the skirmish at Lexington and the battle that developed so poorly for the British at Concord (a vicious struggle in which Redcoats, in torching an outstructure that had once held weapons, formed bucket brigades to put out those houses that caught fire as an indirect result of their action) began and concluded in conventional (per 18th century military doctrine) forms of combat. The tactics of irregular warfare make their appearance on the doomed British retreat back to Boston, and these harrying guerrilla tactics put the fleeing Redcoats into disarray, ultimately requiring another British force to rush out of Boston to secure their flanks and retreat into the city right before the militia forces sealed them inside. Had the irregulars (guerrillas) organized their attacks more efficiently, they could have greatly reduced the strength of the Lobsterbacks, maybe even fixing them in place where they could have been swarmed and several of them taken (permanently) out of service. As it was, though, the Royal Army marched double-quick base to their secured base, and the guerrillas only sped them up. Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 02:04 AM (9Uomk) 481
Laura Loomer on X: An illegal alien was just arrested outside of the Roosevelt Hotel in NYC after he assaulted both me and @anjewla90 and tried to steal our phones because we were recording the illegals.
https://tinyurl.com/39e7wsf2 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #25 at April 19, 2024 02:06 AM (qfLjt) 482
Nigeria's army rescues woman abducted a decade ago as a schoolgirl, and her 3 children. This is one of the girls abducted by Boka Haram which Michelle Obama held up that ridiculous sign 'to bring back the girls'.
https://tinyurl.com/2szcmnxy Posted by: Ciampino - Update #26 at April 19, 2024 02:11 AM (qfLjt) 483
WATCH: Every single moment of Biden's "visit" to this Philadelphia Wawa was carefully choreographed and scripted — down to the cashier's tip
https://tinyurl.com/yc6u5ujn Posted by: Ciampino - Update #27 at April 19, 2024 02:15 AM (qfLjt) 484
The radial engine mounted horizontally looks cool but way too many problems running that (cooling, vibration, transition connection, etc) to ever get that running down the road. Guarantee it. You'll prob never see a video of that even idling.
Posted by: Son of Dad at April 19, 2024 02:17 AM (8JB5s) 485
Kaylee Gain is walking again and 'greatly improved' less than two months after schoolyard bully attacked and slammed her head against the cement
https://mol.im/a/13323777 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #28 at April 19, 2024 02:18 AM (qfLjt) 486
Toronto Airport gold heist was an inside job: Air Canada workers among nine arrested for $20million theft of bars from plane that had just flown in from Zurich
https://mol.im/a/13324185 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #29 at April 19, 2024 02:20 AM (qfLjt) 487
The radial engine mounted horizontally looks cool but way too many problems running that (cooling, vibration, transition connection, etc) to ever get that running down the road. Guarantee it. You'll prob never see a video of that even idling.
Posted by: Son of Dad ------ If it has to be an aircraft engine, Merlin is the way to go. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 02:22 AM (XeU6L) 488
484
Also I'm dubious as to the strength of the chassis to stand up to the torque and vibration without falling apart. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #30 at April 19, 2024 02:23 AM (qfLjt) 489
Iran hints it will build a NUKE if Netanyahu carries out a strike on its atomic sites - and target Israel's nuclear facilities
https://mol.im/a/13323985 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #31 at April 19, 2024 02:25 AM (qfLjt) 490
John Galvin, a noted USAR General and a veteran of some of the most nasty adventures we had in East Asia, used his interest from having grown up in the country surrounding Lexington and Concord and a natural gift for historical research and writing to produce one of the best volumes on the subject The Minutemen: The First Fight: Myths and Realities of the American Revolution (2006). It's a masterful treatise on the creation and organization of the Minutemen and other allied colonial militia and how they were deployed in actions against Indians and other opponents, culminating in Lexington and Concord. He, along with Charles Shy, A People Numerous and Armed: Reflections on the Military Struggle for American Independence (1990) and Arnold Bemtom Rourtellot, Lexington and Concord: The Beginning of the War of the American Revolution (2000) are all brilliant summaries of the events in question that combine extensive research with compelling insights that provide a synthesis of all that we've been able to verify about those two pivotal days of April 18/19, 1775,
Posted by: John Drake at April 19, 2024 02:27 AM (9Uomk) 491
Zelensky assassination plot arrest in Poland: Man is held for 'passing on airport details to Russian security services planning to kill Ukrainian president'
https://mol.im/a/13324459 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #32 at April 19, 2024 02:27 AM (qfLjt) 492
Son of Dad.
Dig hard enough, and there's a video of a chopped, H-D style motorcycle, with a small-enough, 7 cyl, Russian radial engine facing "face forward" into the wind, driving a transmission and BMW shaft final drive to the rear wheel. As I posted earlier, the Sherman Tank was powered by a Radial Aircraft derived engine. There's no reason the C-10 won't run, other than completion. And, every Deuce n' a Half 6x6, and most Cement Mixers, have upward facing differentials, feeding from a bevel gear, from the driveshaft, above. The C-10 can be engineered to completion. One poster mentioned cooling, and that'll be the biggest challenge to success. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at April 19, 2024 02:28 AM (e6UQI) 493
EXCLUSIVE Young people are now identifying as 'gender season' - meaning their gender changes with time of year: 'I feel more masculine in the summer!'
https://mol.im/a/13323887 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #33 at April 19, 2024 02:29 AM (qfLjt) 494
13 Democrats and 1 Republican vote AGAINST resolution condemning Iran's 'brazen' assault on Israel with over 350 missiles and drones fired as pro-Gaza 'Squad' member Cori Bush slams Israel for taking out Iranian target in Syria
https://mol.im/a/13324415 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #34 at April 19, 2024 02:31 AM (qfLjt) 495
Drive by Howdy to the Horde. Off to bed soon.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at April 19, 2024 02:32 AM (Sgq8y) 496
Scratch built , beautiful 10 cyl. radial motorcycle
https://tinyurl.com/3r7tvbne Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 19, 2024 02:33 AM (XeU6L) 497
Chicago residents in MAGA hats tear into Democrat mayor for allotting $70million to migrants: 'We need the money more than they do!'
https://mol.im/a/13324975 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #35 at April 19, 2024 02:35 AM (qfLjt) 498
Dead man wheeled in to a Brazilian bank by his niece was malnourished and may have been POISIONED
https://mol.im/a/13324487 Posted by: Ciampino - Update #36 at April 19, 2024 02:36 AM (qfLjt) 499
Bank trip at Bernies. Night, Horde, sweet dreams.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at April 19, 2024 03:01 AM (Sgq8y) 500
Ciampino that still didn't stop.the withdraw did I t?
I mean the guy showed up in person Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:13 AM (fwDg9) Posted by: Marvin the Martian at April 19, 2024 03:19 AM (y7zkd) 502
In honor of Lexington and Concord, let us consider an American badass.
https://youtu.be/rDo6x0MhERE?si=Ea87O15Ll6kRoUBU Get off his lawn. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 19, 2024 03:20 AM (Wnv9h) 503
I didn't have to get up until 4
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:32 AM (fwDg9) 504
Mornin' Skip.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 19, 2024 03:37 AM (xA5g+) 505
Sundowner has always been a old style Marxist, make the " rich" pay their "fair" share.
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:40 AM (fwDg9) 506
Morning, fellow insomaniacals! Slept (with a couple of interruptions) until the alarm. Now I have to kick myself finto going to work out.
But -- it's FRIDAY! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 03:59 AM (omVj0) 507
French Toast today, wish had sausages
Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 04:02 AM (fwDg9) 508
500 Ciampino that still didn't stop.the withdraw did I t?
I mean the guy showed up in person Posted by: Skip at April 19, 2024 03:13 AM (fwDg9) ---- But he didn't stand up for his rights. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #37 at April 19, 2024 04:06 AM (qfLjt) 509
Noodus pixyana
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 19, 2024 04:11 AM (omVj0) 510
Particle Physics: Consider a vaporized mohammedan
Posted by: Ciampino - Update #38 at April 19, 2024 04:11 AM (qfLjt) 511
WeirdDave!
Posted by: Candidus at April 19, 2024 09:35 AM (hbkSB) 512
"Over time, the skin tone lightened to match her natural color, and the hands themselves became more slender and feminine."
But male/female is just a social construct. Posted by: Simon Jester at April 19, 2024 09:50 AM (BSu3l) Cliff-Racing CafeNewark by daisukephotography This is why you stake down your tent. Magical shenanigans exposed. Joe Biden meeting with his brothers. McDonald's in Italy is a very different experience. Peek-a-boo parrot. Mountain village in Madeira. Fun but maybe just a touch dangerous. Update your records: I'm not a Vespa Man any longer.I've found a scooter that is 50% gayer. Quick track changing. Huzzah! The sport of the future combines two terrible things, mini-bikes and soccer, into one single pastime that we can all ignore with 50% of the effort needed to ignore both individually. Gojira! Cycling at the very edge of a high cliff. Supposedly, this guy is mimicking each sound that's presented to him. But what I'm most interested in is his Hype Squad going crazy after every show of mimickry. Racing a car along a cliff's edge. Now this is pod-racing!
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Happy Thursday
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 07:45 PM (3CVIc) 2
Yay, Cafe!
Posted by: Nazdar at April 18, 2024 07:45 PM (9XWKq) 3
Evening.
Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 07:45 PM (JAhdn) Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 07:45 PM (JAhdn) 5
Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 07:46 PM (fwDg9) 6
Here in N IL right now we have cherries, plums, and a bunch of other trees in flower.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:46 PM (MvF+J) 7
I want the transparent screen with the motion control gloves like Tom Cruise in Minority Report.
Some of you might struggle with your adult videos though. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 07:46 PM (3CVIc) 8
Newark is best when the cherry blossoms bloom.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:46 PM (nOjd9) 9
I have been through Newark, that looks nothing like New Jersey
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 07:47 PM (fwDg9) 10
Hello, Horde! ❤️ 😊
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at April 18, 2024 07:47 PM (SRRAx) 11
Hiya
Posted by: JT at April 18, 2024 07:47 PM (T4tVD) 12
Good evening horde.
Posted by: TRex at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (IQ6Gq) 13
That's the rough side of Newark. Other side is over. Near the mall.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (3CVIc) 14
Are there cannibals in Newark?
Posted by: torabora at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (AvZ3a) 15
Okay, the art is pretty cool. But I used to get excited when the rain started and the peepers peeped in the Lilly pad hallway of ATL.
Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (ZdaMQ) 16
*Actually pays attention to content for once*
Holy shit, that New Jersey beautification project is really paying off. Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (OtB3K) 17
Also, I really want to go to Japan. I have only been through the airport. It’s on my list.
Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 07:49 PM (ZdaMQ) 18
Speaking of New Jersey, have there been any recent sightings of the monster that lives in the Pine Barrens?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:49 PM (nOjd9) 19
I have the same thought I did when watching those sci-fi movies: Neat, but why?
Yeah, it's just going to screw with your natural eyesight. Expect eye-strain to the max. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 07:50 PM (IG4Id) 20
Where's da rats. It ain't Newark widdout da rats.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:50 PM (0EOe9) 21
First Reply to the Rome McDonald's video:
sharifahazlina84's profile picture Mcdonals support israel...killer...we boycot Mcdonals.. 40mReply =========== Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:51 PM (vtyCZ) 22
I have the same thought I did when watching those sci-fi movies: Neat, but why?
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 07:46 PM --- Yeah, they look cool, but what's the practical reason for it? From a user's perspective, I tend to keep my desktop covered with open windows most of the time, so I hardly ever see the desktop. I don't want transparent backgrounds because then I can't see what I'm working on. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 07:52 PM (BpYfr) 23
Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 18, 2024 07:52 PM (xA5g+) 24
17 On one trip to WESPAC, our pilot did an orbit around Mt Fuji so both aisles could get a view and pictures. I could see why the Japanese hold it in reverence.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:53 PM (0EOe9) 25
Some of you might struggle with your adult videos though.
-------- I'm watching Behind the Green Door and the freaking picture is bouncing all over the screen! Posted by: a moron phoning customer service at April 18, 2024 07:53 PM (vtyCZ) 26
I have the same thought I did when watching those sci-fi movies: Neat, but why?
Yeah, it's just going to screw with your natural eyesight. Expect eye-strain to the max. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 07:50 PM (IG4Id) --- I just thought of one interesting application, though...Windows that change the scenery, but can be turned "transparent" by audio command so that you can see the actual weather conditions outside.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 07:54 PM (BpYfr) 27
Also, I really want to go to Japan. I have only been through the airport. It’s on my list.
Posted by: Piper Don't stay in Tokyo. Take the Shinkansen immediately to Kanazawa. It wasn't bombed out and was left relatively untouched by the modernization. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 07:54 PM (IG4Id) 28
McDonalds in Rome has a statue of Michelle Fields out front.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:54 PM (nOjd9) 29
Flying tent is hilarious! Reminds me of the time we took Paco, Jr. to a park to fly a kite on a windy day. We carried the kite in a gray plastic bag out to the middle of the park, but no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't get the thing to stay in the air. Suddenly, I noticed the bag we had carried the kite in - soaring over the tops of the pine trees, vanishing in the distance.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 07:54 PM (njExo) 30
So, does the McDonalds in Rome have an opening for a sommelier?
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 07:56 PM (njExo) 31
Don't stay in Tokyo. Take the Shinkansen immediately to Kanazawa. It wasn't bombed out and was left relatively untouched by the modernization.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April Noted! Thank you. Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 07:57 PM (ZdaMQ) 32
First Reply to the Rome McDonald's video:
sharifahazlina84's profile picture Mcdonals support israel...killer...we boycot Mcdonals.. 40mReply It's never a bad time to spew a little Jooo hate. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:57 PM (nOjd9) 33
I just thought of one interesting application, though...Windows that change the scenery, but can be turned "transparent" by audio command so that you can see the actual weather conditions outside....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel Or you could just look out a window. Meh, I like new stuff, and not am against it, just there are always costs. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 07:57 PM (IG4Id) 34
The thing where Dad jumps on the air mattress and launches the Kid is gold
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:58 PM (oCjPU) 35
That Vespa substitute is useless as it has no pillion. How do you take your girl to the movies?
Posted by: Ciampino - Could go for a Lambretta? at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (qfLjt) 36
Those scooters are probably Montenegro Highway Patrol surplus.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (njExo) 37
My great-great-great grandad was the first guy they ate on the raft of Medusa. GGG-granny told some guy named Gerry Cole all about it. He did a painting.
No lie. Posted by: joey biden at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (vtyCZ) 38
Speaking of New Jersey, have there been any recent sightings of the monster that lives in the Pine Barrens?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:49 PM (nOjd9) The Jersey Devil. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (R4t5M) Posted by: Tuna at April 18, 2024 08:00 PM (oaGWv) 40
The Wendigo possesses stick thin guys with pale skin and sunken eyes and yellow teeth, and makes 'em eat people. Can't stop the hunger, jack! At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974. They called me the Medicine Man back then, just like my own docs do til this day.
Anyway, that's why I thought it was a Wendigo when it ate Beau. I caught him with a dreamcatcher, and then found out it was just the smartest guy I know. He only ate 'im to save 'im from the cancer. I told that dreamcatcher it had six seconds to release him, or I'd kill every damn buffalo on the Great Plains. And whaddya know, but I killed 'em all, and now that guy is my Minister of Foreign Hookers. Word as a Brandon. Posted by: Brandon at April 18, 2024 08:01 PM (0FoWg) 41
Take the Shinkansen immediately to Kanazawa.
------- Trains in Japan take you all the way to African Christmas. No lie. woo-wooo! chugga-chugga-chugga wooo-wooo! Posted by: joey biden at April 18, 2024 08:01 PM (vtyCZ) 42
I wanted to see where the launched kid ended up. I'm thinking the kitchen.
Posted by: nckate at April 18, 2024 08:02 PM (4bYb7) 43
Update your records: I'm not a Vespa Man any longer.I've found a scooter that is 50% gayer.
Congrats, ace. A match made in Ewok heaven. Was there complimentary messenger bag included? Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 18, 2024 08:02 PM (V8he0) 44
Gojira looks like an iguana to me.
Posted by: Tuna at April 18, 2024 08:00 PM (oaGWv) So the 1998 Devlin/Emmerich Godzilla. Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 08:03 PM (JAhdn) 45
We could use the Jersey Devil about now
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 08:03 PM (fwDg9) 46
The Newark Art Museum and the attached Ballantine Mansion are worth seeing, but that's about it for me.
Posted by: Long-time Refugee at April 18, 2024 08:04 PM (V5BDR) 47
Who will be first to photo shop Retardo's head sticking out of a cauldron surrounded by cannibals? And, even though I'm on a prevent gout diet, I'll eat there every day if somebody opens an Uncle Bosey's BBQ.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 08:04 PM (0EOe9) 48
99.99 Gojira is a marine iguana. Comes back to land and snorts accumulated salt out its nose.
Iirc. Maybe it’s a nuclear flame. Posted by: Adriane the Green Tea Ice Cream Critic . . . at April 18, 2024 08:05 PM (4Winp) 49
I think the Jersey Devil (Jon Corzone) lives on some tropical island with his heap of loot, if memory serves.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 18, 2024 08:05 PM (0FoWg) 50
Corzine
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 18, 2024 08:05 PM (0FoWg) 51
Spring's getting off to a roaring start here. Went for sushi in West Knoxville. Heat Index = 93.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 18, 2024 08:05 PM (/HDaX) 52
The "immersive art experience" is spectacular.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 08:06 PM (njExo) 53
That Vespa substitute is useless as it has no pillion. How do you take your girl to the movies?
Posted by: Ciampino - Could go for a Lambretta? at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (qfLjt) answer one: She gets an Uber like any sensible person on seeing a Vespa answer B: Men who ride Vespas can get dates? Who do you think they are, John Wayne? https://tinyurl.com/mr3sp7ry Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 08:06 PM (D7oie) 54
The immersive art display is way cool.
------- CBD had that as an Art Thread piece once -- Rembrandt's work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calming_the_storm Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:06 PM (vtyCZ) 55
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'have there been any recent sightings of the monster that lives in the Pine Barrens?' Fuck that monster. You better watch out for that Russian interior decorator. Posted by: Paulie Gaultieri at April 18, 2024 08:06 PM (roH4R) 56
That Vespa substitute is useless as it has no pillion. How do you take your girl to the movies?
Posted by: Ciampino She sits on your shoulders of course. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 18, 2024 08:07 PM (SC4LU) 57
But what I'm most interested in is his Hype Squad going crazy after every show of mimickry.
I'd be most interested in seeing a competition between this guy and Larvelle Jones. Monsieur Larvelle Jones. Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 18, 2024 08:08 PM (/HDaX) 58
I'd be most interested in seeing a competition between this guy and Larvelle Jones. Monsieur Larvelle Jones. Posted by: Additional Blond Agent I think this was faked, watch the mouth on guy supposedly making the sounds. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 18, 2024 08:09 PM (SC4LU) 59
I liked Corzone better. That's a cool name.
Posted by: Sounds Gangsterish at April 18, 2024 08:09 PM (V5BDR) 60
She sits on your shoulders of course. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 18, 2024 08:07 PM (SC4LU 'Bug Catcher' Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (3CVIc) 61
Transparent laptop.
Yeah, that's great. Make sure you're not looking at any sensitive or prurient information on it, unless you want to share with the whole class. Posted by: FeatherBlade at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (ou9hh) 62
I thought the Jersey Devil got eaten by Repairman Jack's escaped Rakoshi?
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (D7oie) 63
I may be a weird, latter-day savage, but I think "monster" is a bit much.
Posted by: Some Piney at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (0FoWg) 64
Speaking of New Jersey, have there been any recent sightings of the monster that lives in the Pine Barrens?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:49 PM (nOjd9) The Jersey Devil. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 07:59 PM (R4t5M) You're not gonna believe this. He killed 16 Czechoslovakians. The guy was an interior decorator. Posted by: Paulie Gualtieri at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (4I/2K) 65
Cycle bobsledding would be interesting. Or how about the cycling shot put?
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 08:11 PM (njExo) 66
. . . Skeet Surfing? I think there was a song about it.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 08:12 PM (D7oie) 67
Time for bed, at done in Philadelphia until later next week.
Fairly close to home tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great evening Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 08:12 PM (fwDg9) 68
That minibike soccer is just stupid bicycles. Real minibikes with Briggs and Stratton engines would be much more cool.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 08:13 PM (tkR6S) 69
Or how about the cycling shot put?
----- You have to throw it as far as you can and catch it for it to count. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:14 PM (vtyCZ) 70
I thought the Jersey Devil got eaten by Repairman Jack's escaped Rakoshi?
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 08:10 PM (D7oie) --- F. Paul Wilson also wrote a pretty cool short story involving mysterious lights in the Pine Barrens... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (BpYfr) 71
Speaking of fanciful sports, there's a comedy video out there somewhere showing a biathlon event featuring competitors shooting at each other.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (njExo) 72
Randy Bachman is selling 200 of his guitars at auction in NYC and online next month.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (vtyCZ) 73
sharifahazlina84's profile picture
Mcdonals support israel...killer...we boycot Mcdonals.. 40mReply =========== Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:51 PM (vtyCZ) Getting heartburn from McDonalds food is too high a price to pay for a muzzscrunt cry. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (tkR6S) 74
40 The Wendigo possesses stick thin guys with pale skin and sunken eyes and yellow teeth, and makes 'em eat people. Can't stop the hunger, jack! At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974. They called me the Medicine Man back then, just like my own docs do til this day.
Anyway, that's why I thought it was a Wendigo when it ate Beau. I caught him with a dreamcatcher, and then found out it was just the smartest guy I know. He only ate 'im to save 'im from the cancer. I told that dreamcatcher it had six seconds to release him, or I'd kill every damn buffalo on the Great Plains. And whaddya know, but I killed 'em all, and now that guy is my Minister of Foreign Hookers. Word as a Brandon. Posted by: Brandon Amazing, Mr. President!!! You are the Greatest President in History!! Tell us more!! (Shits self, eats shit. Vomits, eats vomit) Posted by: MSNBC, reel newz at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (xA5g+) 75
Instagram is like looking the in the wrong end of a telescope. Why?
Posted by: ss at April 18, 2024 08:16 PM (xlrNs) 76
56 That Vespa substitute is useless as it has no pillion. How do you take your girl to the movies?
Posted by: Ciampino She sits on your shoulders of course. Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at April 18, 2024 08:07 PM (SC4LU) ---- One word, low bridges .... two words! Posted by: Ciampino - Could go for a Lambretta! at April 18, 2024 08:17 PM (qfLjt) 77
You should use those scooters for soccer instead of the bicycles.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 08:18 PM (63Dwl) Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at April 18, 2024 08:19 PM (klJTj) 79
I got yer Blue Hole... RIGHT HEAH! Posted by: I'm at your mom's house bruh at April 18, 2024 08:20 PM (0FoWg) 80
68 An old school Rupp mini bike with a B&S or Techumseh engine would be a handy thing to have stashed away with a couple bottles of Stabil.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 08:20 PM (0EOe9) 81
Or how about the cycling shot put?
----- You have to throw it as far as you can and catch it for it to count. - andycanuck Splendid suggestion! Much safer than something else I was considering: goalie for a javelin thrower. Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 08:20 PM (njExo) 82
Cycle Ball chyron: "The goalie is not allowed to use THEIR hands." Awful.
The goalie is not allowed to use HIS hands. Posted by: the good people of MO (mnw) at April 18, 2024 08:21 PM (NLIak) 83
The geriatric boxing match made me lol.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 08:23 PM (njExo) 84
I will check in later. I need to learn my classes for tomorrow.
Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 08:23 PM (ZdaMQ) 85
'Nite Skip !
Posted by: JT at April 18, 2024 08:23 PM (T4tVD) 86
just got back; @74, lol! Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:24 PM (PFYt9) 87
The goalie is not allowed to use they are hands.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 18, 2024 08:24 PM (WCiZg) 88
transparent laptop, like hunter's?
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at April 18, 2024 08:24 PM (as3uC) 89
Doesn't matter how fancy the entrance is . . . you're in Rome and you're eating McDonalds?!?
Posted by: Build your own damn stadium!!! at April 18, 2024 08:26 PM (Cia0+) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 08:26 PM (tkR6S) 91
Nothing like waking up to a beautiful starlit evening... when I went to sleep looking at the inside of the tent.
Posted by: DaveA at April 18, 2024 08:27 PM (FhXTo) Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:27 PM (PFYt9) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:29 PM (vtyCZ) 94
Uganda's Mickey D's > Italy's Mickey D's
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 18, 2024 08:30 PM (R/m4+) 95
82 Cycle Ball chyron: "The goalie is not allowed to use THEIR hands." Awful.
The goalie is not allowed to use HIS hands. Posted by: the good people of MO (mnw) RiSPekT dE pRoNuoNs!!! Posted by: manbun with soft hands at April 18, 2024 08:30 PM (xA5g+) 96
Nothing like waking up to a beautiful starlit evening... when I went to sleep looking at the inside of the tent.
Posted by: DaveA at April 18, 2024 08:27 PM (FhXTo) (sings) Some untented evening... Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 08:30 PM (tkR6S) 97
Update your records: I'm not a Vespa Man any longer.I've found a scooter that is 50% gayer.
The Vespa with the attached machine gun discussed on Sunday's Gun Thread was 237.6% more manly, Ace. Perhaps Chuy's new ride? Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 18, 2024 08:30 PM (4IMPA) 98
Doesn't matter how fancy the entrance is . . . you're in Rome and you're eating McDonalds?!?
Posted by: Build your own damn stadium! I could understand it if you're just off a 36-hour flight and just need something understandable. Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 08:31 PM (IG4Id) 99
Yeah I know...no politics...but...
California border town, and I mean slap dab on the fence, recalls their tranny city council member: https://tinyurl.com/2h96nrnz Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 08:34 PM (ynpvh) 100
Meet Gaia BH3, the largest stellar mass black hole discovered so far in the Galaxy. It's about 2000 ly away in the constellation Aquila, and about 33 solar masses. https://tinyurl.com/23yb7864 Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 18, 2024 08:34 PM (w6EFb) 101
Not to get too political at the Café but a news chyron here claims 12 jurors have been picked in PDT's NYC trial. There isn't any mention of the alternates though. [Five of them??]
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:34 PM (vtyCZ) 102
hiked all day
in training, yo gainzzz! Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:27 PM (PFYt9) Needs a third line to be a true blues verse. And the second line must repeat the first line. Posted by: Blind Junior Melonhead de Monet at April 18, 2024 08:34 PM (4I/2K) 103
lol
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:35 PM (PFYt9) 104
All those people who do stuff on the edge of a cliff? Their parents will miss them.
Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 08:36 PM (NLIak) 105
There's some gas station chain along the highways between Milan and places south that has the best sammiches and coffee...evah! Seriously they've got fresh salamis and of the fruits of the pig, as well as fresh pasta dishes. And fresh coffee..
Better than any WaWas ever thought about being. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 18, 2024 08:37 PM (YRsIm) Posted by: PornHub at April 18, 2024 08:37 PM (FhXTo) 107
99 Yeah I know...no politics...but...
California border town, and I mean slap dab on the fence, recalls their tranny city council member: https://tinyurl.com/2h96nrnz Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 08:34 PM (ynpvh) Oh, and was mayor. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 08:37 PM (ynpvh) 108
Meet Gaia BH3, the largest stellar mass black hole discovered so far in the Galaxy. It's about 2000 ly away in the constellation Aquila, and about 33 solar masses.
-------- All I smell is solar masses! [Read the article and know the joke punchlined "All I smell is molasses!"] Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:38 PM (vtyCZ) Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:38 PM (PFYt9) 110
Randy Bachman is selling 200 of his guitars at auction in NYC and online next month.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:15 PM (vtyCZ) Randy's fat ass looks better now than he did in 1975. Fuck him. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 18, 2024 08:38 PM (R/m4+) 111
34 The thing where Dad jumps on the air mattress and launches the Kid is gold
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:58 PM (oCjPU) First thing the Dad said, "Are you alright?" Second thing the Dad said, "Don't tell Mom!" Posted by: JB1000 at April 18, 2024 08:38 PM (iFW5t) 112
I guess we'll be seeing more about this...
"Maine legislature approves sweeping gun safety legislation six months after deadliest shooting in state history." Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:40 PM (vtyCZ) 113
66 . . . Skeet Surfing? I think there was a song about it.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 08:12 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M6-zD1-vW0 There is one scene that is the most rewound. 50 quatloos was I know which one. Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 18, 2024 08:40 PM (9CJNc) 114
Cycling at the very edge of a high cliff.
Sucks enough wrecking a mountain bike into some prickly pear cactus. Falling off a cliff. Uh... no. Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at April 18, 2024 08:42 PM (/HDaX) 115
Uganda McDonalds you're getting a Bush Meat Big Mac.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 08:43 PM (R4t5M) 116
Defunding the po po isn't so cool now, huh?
St. Louis police dept. considers extending officer shifts to 11 hours amid staffing shortage https://tinyurl.com/StL-Police Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 08:44 PM (HGv4O) 117
That transparent screen that appears in AI-voiceover youtube videos about finance, being viewed and manipulated by models pretending to be financial whizzes. Gag me.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 08:45 PM (w6EFb) 118
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Never let a good crisis go to waste. The DEMs run that play brilliantly. The GOP? not at all. ME also ratified the National Popular Vote Compact this week. ME is asshoe. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 08:45 PM (NLIak) 119
something deep inside says to me that "gun safety" doesn't mean the same thing to the vermont (spit) "legislature" (spit) as it does to Weasel and the denizens of the gun thread ... just sayin' ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:46 PM (PFYt9) Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 18, 2024 08:46 PM (9pf8J) 121
I know I'm late to everything, but RIP Dickey Betts. Such an incredible talent, thank you for sharing that with us. Only the drummer survives as an original member of the AB band. Thank God for youtube videos....
Posted by: Grateful at April 18, 2024 08:47 PM (IQ6Gq) 122
On one trip to WESPAC, our pilot did an orbit around Mt Fuji so both aisles could get a view and pictures. I could see why the Japanese hold it in reverence.
Posted by: bill in arkansas Climb Mount Niitaka! Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 08:47 PM (HGv4O) 123
Men who ride Vespas can get dates? Who do you think they are, John Wayne Ace?
FIFY. Posted by: Duncanthrax Of course they can get dates. Bobby would love to go out with Billy. Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 08:48 PM (HGv4O) 124
Bike Soccer is so lame. The future is Bubble Soccer. It is going to huge. Huge.
https://tinyurl.com/2epfjntm Posted by: Lost in Space at April 18, 2024 08:48 PM (IwS0P) 125
Yes, they still have to pick the alternate jurors a news report updates.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:50 PM (vtyCZ) 126
Supposedly, this guy is mimicking each sound that's presented to him. But what I'm most interested in is his Hype Squad going crazy after every show of mimickry.
Michael Winslow - Police Academy. Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 08:51 PM (HGv4O) 127
Transparent screen so you can see ‘what the hell the cat’s doing back there!’ .
Posted by: Eromero at April 18, 2024 08:51 PM (NxC5+) 128
which drummer?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:51 PM (PFYt9) 129
Vespas are a huge deal for Mike on American Pickers. I guess there is a big European market for Vespas that we're imported to America.
Posted by: polynikes at April 18, 2024 08:51 PM (TDRQO) 130
How about Aztec soccer.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 08:51 PM (R4t5M) 131
How about Aztec soccer.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory ------ They were way ahead of today's version. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 18, 2024 08:55 PM (XeU6L) 132
130 How about Aztec soccer.
-------- I think they have a modern league of that, without the human sacrifice of the losers [damn Spanish and Christian morality!], unless it was a reenactment group playing it I saw once on TV. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 08:55 PM (vtyCZ) 133
I've seen transparent-ish computer equipment before ... clear plastic case ... as surplus from "correctional institutions", presumably to make it harder to stash dope inside, innit?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:56 PM (PFYt9) Posted by: Dr. Bone at April 18, 2024 08:56 PM (pDQ/8) 135
They've got at least 2 attys on the jury. I guess Trump's defense team decided they couldn't afford to use two of their precious peremptory strikes on them. Team Orange must be hoping they'll be lawyers first and Trump haters second.
Lawyers are not excused from jury duty, btw. Usually both sides are afraid of having them on a jury, though, for fear they'll explain the law to the other jurors differently than the jury instructions explain it. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 08:57 PM (NLIak) 136
I don't think you could do it now when there is so much The Gay everywhere, but in the late 80s early 90s I always thought that if you were a halfway decent looking guy and had a restored Vespa with a basket on the front, and in that basket was a golden retriever puppy, and you lived in a college town and drove that Vespa and puppy to record stores and coffee shops and the student union building, you'd never lack for dates with young women.
Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 18, 2024 08:58 PM (WCiZg) 137
Afghan soccer:
Peachy Carnehan: Do they always use such a big ball? Billy Fish: Depend on size of man's head. Big head, big ball, small head, small ball. That Bashki man. Oh big damn head. Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 08:58 PM (4I/2K) Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:59 PM (PFYt9) 139
Billy Fish: Depend on size of man's head. Big head, big ball, small head, small ball. That Bashki man. Oh big damn head.
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 08:58 PM (4I/2K) And the waiter said, "Senor, sometimes ze bool wins." Posted by: just the punchline at April 18, 2024 09:01 PM (tkR6S) 140
lol 136; shoulda adopted that strategy 50 years ago, amirite? lol.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 09:01 PM (PFYt9) 141
How about Aztec soccer.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory ------ They were way ahead of today's version. Posted by: Mike Hammer Bet they didn't flop like they do today. Posted by: rickb223 at April 18, 2024 09:01 PM (HGv4O) 142
only allman bros album I ever owned was Live at Fillmore East ...
playing it now Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 08:59 PM (PFYt9) Timeless album. Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 09:01 PM (R4t5M) 143
Eat me.
Posted by: Uncle Bossie at April 18, 2024 09:02 PM (LaNzR) 144
Mountain Jam …
Posted by: Adriane the Green Tea Ice Cream Critic . . . at April 18, 2024 09:03 PM (4Winp) Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:04 PM (LkLld) 146
I'm currently reading Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber.
It's a little weird when the word "Trump" is splashed on almost every page.... Of course, this is referencing major arcana cards from a tarot deck, not an actual person... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:05 PM (BpYfr) 147
Re: immersive French museum experience.
Why, oh why are people trying to capture that with their cell phones? Put the phone away and enjoy the experience. It's not like you're going to show that to anybody, anyway, It will be stuck on your phone. Posted by: Darrell Harris at April 18, 2024 09:05 PM (Ze4AG) 148
only allman bros album I ever owned was Live at Fillmore East ...
playing it now. Got to see the Allman Brothers at an improbable venue, at a campground in Redmond in either 1970 or 1971. The campground is long gone as was that night. The Allman Brothers showed up about 4 hours late and finally got started about midnight and went off for the next 4 hours. There may have been 300 of us left by the time they started and they gave us a night to forever remember. Posted by: Lost in Space at April 18, 2024 09:07 PM (+zECz) 149
Put the phone away and enjoy the experience. It's not like you're going to show that to anybody, anyway,
Um, I bet a whole bunch of us just watched it on a phone. Posted by: Oddbob at April 18, 2024 09:09 PM (/y8xj) 150
Mr A F , damn straight!
JS, thx! I have always thought that the true mark of the absolute best jam band is two drummers ... Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 09:09 PM (PFYt9) 151
>>Why, oh why are people trying to capture that with their cell phones? Put the phone away and enjoy the experience. It's not like you're going to show that to anybody, anyway, It will be stuck on your phone.
Or just go sailing. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:10 PM (LkLld) 152
which is to say dead and allman bros ... may be others who have not come to my attention ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 09:12 PM (PFYt9) 153
O happy man, Lost In Space!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 18, 2024 09:14 PM (PFYt9) 154
New York Post @nypost 2h
Anti-Israel protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge for hours released without charges trib.al/JAkSSVy Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 09:14 PM (vtyCZ) 155
I'm currently reading Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber.
[ . . . ] Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:05 PM (BpYfr) I read that first in high school and I liked the series a lot, I reread The Guns of Avalon recently and the writing and plotting was not as good as I remember. Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:17 PM (D7oie) 156
Why, oh why are people trying to capture that with their cell phones? Put the phone away and enjoy the experience. It's not like you're going to show that to anybody, anyway, It will be stuck on your phone.
To many, it's not real unless it's on an iphone. They miss the entire point. Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:17 PM (WXNFJ) 157
Sakura !
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:17 PM (V13WU) 158
148 only allman bros album I ever owned was Live at Fillmore East ...
playing it now. Got to see the Allman Brothers at an improbable venue, at a campground in Redmond in either 1970 or 1971. The campground is long gone as was that night. The Allman Brothers showed up about 4 hours late and finally got started about midnight and went off for the next 4 hours. There may have been 300 of us left by the time they started and they gave us a night to forever remember. Posted by: Lost in Space at April 18, 2024 09:07 PM (+zECz) Never saw them live but drank a hell of a bunch of whiskey listening to them at eleventy-eleven. Posted by: Eromero at April 18, 2024 09:18 PM (NxC5+) 159
>>which is to say dead and allman bros ... may be others who have not come to my attention ...
Dicky Betts with the Dead Going Down the Road RFK Stadium 1973 https://tinyurl.com/22w9tk8z Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:18 PM (LkLld) 160
05 There's some gas station chain along the highways between Milan and places south that has the best sammiches and coffee...evah! Seriously they've got fresh salamis and of the fruits of the pig, as well as fresh pasta dishes. And fresh coffee..
Better than any WaWas ever thought about being. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April Those are all over Italy and a lot of Europe. Nothing like here. One of the chains is called “Fart”, which is speed in Norwegian but I am American so it’s funny. Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (ZdaMQ) 161
I read that first in high school and I liked the series a lot, I reread The Guns of Avalon recently and the writing and plotting was not as good as I remember.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:17 PM (D7oie) --- Yeah...I tend to agree, at least for the first five books. I think people tend to rate the second series lower than the first, but I'm enjoying the second series more. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (BpYfr) 162
iPhone...is the greatest invention of all time, ever
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (V13WU) 163
However, I have always loved Zelazny's Doorways in the Sand, since it was damned near impossible to figure out if something was real or not as it was being experienced by the main character, though everthing in the story was actuality in the story, it was just weird.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (D7oie) 164
148 Oh, I am so envious. That had to be quite the experience. Imagine anyone playing for 11.5 minutes now, improvising along the way. They simply didn't need lyrics, the music spoke for itself
Posted by: Grateful at April 18, 2024 09:21 PM (IQ6Gq) 165
iPhone...is the greatest invention of all time, ever
Posted by: runner I have to go with Honda Trail 125. Posted by: Lost in Space at April 18, 2024 09:22 PM (+zECz) 166
"They finally made the transparent computer screen that we've been seeing in sci-fi movies for about fifteen years now."
I remember dissing the high-tech revolution 30 years ago and saying it as overrated.Was I ever wrong. Now we have cell phones more powerful than any of those gadgets they had on Star Trek. Only thing they are lacking is the laser function, which would be great to stun the idiots on the subways. Posted by: Ripley at April 18, 2024 09:23 PM (PTDkx) 167
I have to go with Honda Trail 125.
Posted by: Lost in Space at April 18, 2024 09:22 PM (+zECz) 🤨 Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:23 PM (V13WU) Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 18, 2024 09:23 PM (WCiZg) 169
162 iPhone...is the greatest invention of all time, ever Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (V13WU) Bish, please. Posted by: Bread Slice at April 18, 2024 09:24 PM (3CVIc) 170
Did our "president" just literally short-dick every cannibal in the Congo by leaving them out of the conversation?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:24 PM (GkFGh) 171
Wonder if cannibals are unionized.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:25 PM (3CVIc) 172
However, I have always loved Zelazny's Doorways in the Sand, since it was damned near impossible to figure out if something was real or not as it was being experienced by the main character, though everthing in the story was actuality in the story, it was just weird.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (D7oie) --- My favorite Zelazny is his Changeling/Madwand series. I love the worldbuilding. The copies I have also have incredible artwork inside. Just great fantasy all around. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:27 PM (BpYfr) 173
IPhone...is the greatest invention of all time, ever...
******** Seriously? How about the printing press, electricity, automobile, telephone, and I could go on forever re medical discoveries, say Penicillin.... Posted by: Grateful at April 18, 2024 09:27 PM (IQ6Gq) 174
"Why, oh why are people trying to capture that with their cell phones? Put the phone away and enjoy the experience. "
The worst is recording fireworks. Nobody ever goes back and watches them and if they did they would discover they aren't nearly as impressive as the original. Just enjoy the moment. Posted by: Ripley at April 18, 2024 09:27 PM (PTDkx) 175
iPhone...is the greatest invention of all time, ever
- I'm still leaning towards anesthetics. Posted by: Moron Robbie supports women working until they're 80 years old. You go, girls! at April 18, 2024 09:23 PM (WCiZg) ---- What am I? Chopped liver? Posted by: modern plumbing at April 18, 2024 09:27 PM (BpYfr) 176
171 Wonder if cannibals are unionized.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:25 PM (3CVIc) The International Brotherhood of Amusement Ride Operators, Cobblers, Projectionists, Cannibals, and Whitesmiths. It's a thing. Look it up. (it's not a thing.) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (GkFGh) 177
there is a bit of a hobby for some people to post trailers for movies that have never been made using clips from other movies. This is a "trailer" for The Chronicles of Amber"
https://youtu.be/LGxynFLkltQ?si=Y-k0X4jP8fuSFhaL Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (D7oie) 178
Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (WXNFJ) 179
What am I? Chopped liver?
Posted by: modern plumbing you can live without plumbing...the trees are over there... Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:29 PM (V13WU) 180
The International Brotherhood of Amusement Ride Operators, Cobblers, Projectionists, Cannibals, and Whitesmiths.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (GkFGh Damn Projectionists. Always accusatory. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:29 PM (3CVIc) 181
Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (WXNFJ) can you support that assertion with facts ?! Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:29 PM (V13WU) 182
164
I heard "Eruption/You Really Got Me' on the car radio today. I never thought David Lee Roth could, like, you know... actually SING, as opposed to just prancing about like a fagette. But he doesn't sound half bad... although "You Really Got Me" isn't quite as difficult as "Un Bel Di" from Madame Butterfly or anything. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 09:30 PM (NLIak) Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:31 PM (3CVIc) 184
Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete can you support that assertion with facts ?! Posted by: runner Does "I got my butt pinched by a 89 yr old woman at church today" make it so? Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:31 PM (WXNFJ) 185
Here is an older "trailer" for the Chronicles of Amber. Never made of course, but hey, we did get She Hulk, and that all woman reboot of Ghost Busters
https://tinyurl.com/2pd4nan7 Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:32 PM (D7oie) 186
Does "I got my butt pinched by a 89 yr old woman at church today" make it so? Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 If that happened, you won the month of April. Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 09:32 PM (ZdaMQ) 187
Does "I got my butt pinched by a 89 yr old woman at church today" make it so?
********************* Mike drop! Posted by: Grateful at April 18, 2024 09:33 PM (IQ6Gq) 188
E lucevan le stelle is the greatest aria ever.
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:33 PM (V13WU) 189
183 Van Hager was better.
Change my mind. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:31 PM (3CVIc) Van Roth makes me feel like I need a shower and some disinfectant. Van Hagar makes me feel like I need a dentist and some insulin. ... advantage Hagar, I guess? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:33 PM (GkFGh) Posted by: JT at April 18, 2024 09:34 PM (T4tVD) Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:35 PM (3CVIc) 192
>>Oh, I am so envious. That had to be quite the experience. Imagine anyone playing for 11.5 minutes now, improvising along the way. They simply didn't need lyrics, the music spoke for itself
That was literally every Dead concert. Many never understand why they have such an incredibly devoted fan base or why other musicians as diverse as Dicky Betts and Branford Marsalis and many others would want to sit in. It was always about the music. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:35 PM (LkLld) 193
there is a bit of a hobby for some people to post trailers for movies that have never been made using clips from other movies. This is a "trailer" for The Chronicles of Amber"
https://youtu.be/LGxynFLkltQ?si=Y-k0X4jP8fuSFhaL Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 09:28 PM (D7oie) --- That was pretty neat. Gotta admit, Luke Evans would be well cast in such a movie/television show.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:35 PM (BpYfr) 194
183
I definitely prefer Sammy H. to DLR myself, but they had some hits with DLR. 2 bad Eddie kind of destroyed himself. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 09:36 PM (NLIak) 195
184 Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete can you support that assertion with facts ?! Posted by: runner Does "I got my butt pinched by a 89 yr old woman at church today" make it so? Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:31 PM (WXNFJ) I had a woman maybe 20 years younger than me say to her friend of similar age while looking at me 'Aren't you a cutie?'. I told her I'd tell my wife who is 70. Posted by: Eromero at April 18, 2024 09:36 PM (NxC5+) 196
Does "I got my butt pinched by a 89 yr old woman at church today" make it so?
Posted by: Tonypete at April 18, 2024 09:31 PM (WXNFJ) oh, you mean it does not happen every time you are at church ?? ok, then yes Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:36 PM (V13WU) 197
Van Hagar had a window for a few years.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 09:37 PM (R4t5M) 198
Wait wait wait, are we talking like middle of the sunday morning services church, here, or three or five G&Ts deep into bingo night church?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:38 PM (GkFGh) 199
OSINTdefender
@sentdefender · 1m Additional Footage showing Anti-Aircraft Fire earlier over the City of Isfahan in Central Iran. Posted by: 13times at April 18, 2024 09:38 PM (lqRlW) 200
Can't remember the name, but it was one of the more serious guitar magazines.
They did an interbank interview with David Lee Roth. It started with, as I recall, "your band has been described as juvenile, immature, undisciplined, sophomoric, etc . ." David Lee response was "well that's just my dad talking" Couldn't help but like them a little after that. Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 18, 2024 09:41 PM (8AONa) 201
1m
Additional Footage showing Anti-Aircraft Fire earlier over the City of Isfahan in Central Iran. Posted by: 13times at April 18, 2024 09:38 PM (lqRlW) And here we go Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 09:41 PM (R4t5M) 202
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@TreyYingst · 18m Following reports of large explosions in Iran, Iraq and Syria. Working to confirm and gather more information now. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:42 PM (LkLld) 203
Additional Footage showing Anti-Aircraft Fire earlier over the City of Isfahan in Central Iran.
Posted by: 13times at April 18, 2024 09:38 PM (lqRlW) And here we go Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 09:41 PM (R4t5M) Eh, stupid rugfucking halfwits are probably shooting at geese. Eeeeevil joo spy geese. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:42 PM (GkFGh) 204
And thus, we inch closer to WW3.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:42 PM (3CVIc) 205
OSINTdefender @sentdefender · 11m U.S. Officials have Confirmed that Israeli Aircraft have Stuck a Location in Iran. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:43 PM (3CVIc) 206
What if Iran and Iraq go to war on their own? That would be something.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:43 PM (GkFGh) Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:44 PM (LkLld) 208
U.S. Officials have Confirmed that Israeli Aircraft have Stuck a Location in Iran.
== I hope it's ALL OF THEM Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:44 PM (V13WU) 209
I hope it's ALL OF THEM
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:44 PM (V13WU) Only the Iran shaped part. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:45 PM (GkFGh) 210
Add Israel to the list of countries who ignore "Don't".
Posted by: Mark1971 at April 18, 2024 09:45 PM (xPl2J) 211
Inside Iran...guess the radar failed...lol
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:46 PM (V13WU) Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:46 PM (GkFGh) 213
Isfahan? Is that the fourth or fifth Most Holy Site In Islam?
... It is Thursday, right? Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:46 PM (GkFGh) --- Technically, I think it's now Friday in those parts... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 09:47 PM (BpYfr) 214
OSINTdefender @sentdefender Explosions so far have been reported in the last few minutes near the Cities of Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, which both contain Significant Facilities for the Iranian Nuclear Program. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:47 PM (3CVIc) Posted by: Iranian Air Defense at April 18, 2024 09:48 PM (SYTee) 216
But, but FJB said "Don't!"
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 09:48 PM (hOUT3) 217
Isfahan has military facilities, and Natanz is the major nuke development site
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:49 PM (V13WU) 218
I hope IAF using BIG bombs
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:49 PM (V13WU) 219
Here's to hoping Iran just lost their Nuclear Program for the next two decades
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:50 PM (3CVIc) 220
I hope all IDF pilots return home safely.
I hope Iran doesn't capture a single Israeli prisoner, too. Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 09:50 PM (NLIak) 221
217 Isfahan has military facilities, and Natanz is the major nuke development site
Posted by: runner at April 18, 2024 09:49 PM (V13WU) Isfahan is a gigantic complex of elementary schools. Natanz is 99.4% hospital. Posted by: Warai-otoko is practicing for a career in being a journalism at April 18, 2024 09:50 PM (GkFGh) 222
Speaking of war hero uncles, President Trump actually has a real WWII hero, his uncle, John G. Trump, who received the King's Medal in Service of the Cause of Freedom from the British government, amongst other medals from both the UK and US.
https://tinyurl.com/ytnfdd5j Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at April 18, 2024 09:50 PM (XMwZJ) 223
Isfahan is a gigantic complex of elementary schools.
Natanz is 99.4% hospital. Posted by: Warai-otoko is practicing for a career in being a journalism at April 18, 2024 09:50 PM (GkFGh 0.6 % baby milk factory Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:51 PM (3CVIc) 224
They said if I voted for Trump it would mean WWIII.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 09:51 PM (LkLld) 225
Wonder if they transited Saudi or Jordanian airspace.
Posted by: Mark1971 at April 18, 2024 09:52 PM (xPl2J) 226
Awwww son of a whore, now I got to go die in another damned war...
Posted by: Beau Biden at April 18, 2024 09:52 PM (GkFGh) 227
Which would you rather have, a smart phone, or indoor plumbing?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 18, 2024 09:53 PM (XeU6L) 228
160 05 There's some gas station chain along the highways between Milan and places south that has the best sammiches and coffee...evah! Seriously they've got fresh salamis and of the fruits of the pig, as well as fresh pasta dishes. And fresh coffee..
Better than any WaWas ever thought about being. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April Those are all over Italy and a lot of Europe. Nothing like here. One of the chains is called “Fart”, which is speed in Norwegian but I am American so it’s funny. Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 09:19 PM (ZdaMQ) fartsløper Speed runner/racer... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 09:53 PM (ynpvh) 229
225 Wonder if they transited Saudi or Jordanian airspace.
Posted by: Mark1971 at April 18, 2024 09:52 PM (xPl2J) Wondering if Trumps Abraham Accords paying dividends. Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:54 PM (3CVIc) 230
fartsløper
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 09:53 PM (ynpvh) kinda sounds like "fart slurper"... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 09:54 PM (ynpvh) 231
Van Roth makes me feel like I need a shower and some disinfectant.
Van Hagar makes me feel like I need a dentist and some insulin. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:33 PM Van Heard makes me feel like I need clean sheets. Posted by: Duncanthrax, making the observations the MSM doesn't make at April 18, 2024 09:55 PM (a3Q+t) 232
Van Roth makes me feel like I need a shower and some disinfectant.
Van Hagar makes me feel like I need a dentist and some insulin. Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 18, 2024 09:33 PM What about Van Cherone? Posted by: Mark1971 at April 18, 2024 09:56 PM (xPl2J) 233
100% Biden was asleep when the bombing started.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:56 PM (3CVIc) 234
Why are Japanese roofs concave?
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 09:57 PM (w6EFb) 235
80 68 An old school Rupp mini bike with a B&S or Techumseh engine would be a handy thing to have stashed away with a couple bottles of Stabil.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 08:20 PM (0EOe9) Whoa! I’m 12 again! Posted by: Eromero at April 18, 2024 09:57 PM (NxC5+) 236
Bomb bomb bomb
bomb bomb Iran Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 09:59 PM (4I/2K) 237
234 Why are Japanese roofs concave?
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 09:57 PM (w6EFb Snow load Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:59 PM (3CVIc) 238
May Allah eat shit and die.
Posted by: Montec at April 18, 2024 09:59 PM (9YqI2) 239
233 100% Biden was asleep when the bombing started.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 09:56 PM (3CVIc) Come on man, the nights are getting shorter and you can't expect someone to work ALL the time! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at April 18, 2024 09:59 PM (hOUT3) 240
Gary Cherone was awful.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 09:59 PM (R4t5M) 241
Why are Japanese roofs concave?
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 09:57 PM (w6EFb) It is probably hard to find good quality rafters there. Posted by: Kindltot at April 18, 2024 10:00 PM (D7oie) 242
Oil up 3.65% in last hour.
Posted by: mnw at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (NLIak) 243
Autogrill, along Italian highways, is the best roadside food I've ever had.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 18, 2024 10:01 PM (8AONa) 244
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kinda sounds like "fart slurper"... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18 We will grow up…nah, that isn’t happening. Never mind . Posted by: Piper at April 18, 2024 10:02 PM (ZdaMQ) 245
ONT is go!
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 10:04 PM (4I/2K) 246
Evening HORDE
Posted by: Nightwatch at April 18, 2024 10:14 PM (TDvv2) 247
@235 There is not enough Sta-Bil in a tank farm to make a Sick-um-seh run right.
I liked those Rupps though. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 10:18 PM (zdLoL) 248
This one time at band camp...I had dad's motor home at lake Shasta. High winds pulled the awning apart and the aluminum legs were flailing the motorhome. ugly deal.
Duct tape was my friend that day I can tell you. Posted by: DOYLE at April 19, 2024 12:27 AM (Z8Yh2) Rapid StrikesLeftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again. According to The Free Press, activists are planning to disrupt the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, echoing the violent protests of 1968. The group, which opposes President Joe Biden, is preparing to flood the streets, regardless of whether they receive a permit to protest. The activists are part of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and have gathered 75 organizations to discuss their plans for the DNC. The group opposes President Biden, whom they refer to as "Genocide Joe" for his support of Israel in its war against Hamas. The activists are preparing to protest regardless of whether they receive a permit, with speakers instructing attendees on how to avoid arrest and identify Secret Service members. Days after an illegal alien murdered her aide, Democrat Senator Cortez-Mastro of Nevada calls the Mayorkas impeachment -- which is entirely about Americans being murdered by illegal aliens the Biden Administration illegally paroles into the country -- "a waste of time." The killer was wavied into the country by Biden and Mayorkas: DHS released a statement. As could be predicted, Rueda-Linares was caught entering the country illegally in 2021 and released. <"blockquote>Rueda entered the United States March 12, 2021, at or near the Rio Grande City, Texas, Port of Entry without inspection by an immigration official," DHS told The Post in a statement. "United States Customs and Border Protection arrested him, and he was later released on his own recognizance June 22, 2021."Biden imposes the weakest possible sanctions on his political patron Iran as possible. In other words, he won't sanction the country, just specific individuals and organizations. In other words -- he's acting as an agent for Iran yet again. Ed Morrissey comments: Again: A transgender wrote up a 129 page manifesto explaining a plan to become famousby committing a school shooting. An 18-year-old high school student who identifies as transgender was arrested and charged over alleged plans to shoot up a Montgomery County, Maryland school. The suspect had a 129-page manifesto in which the student strategized how to undertake the crime. Andrea Ye, of Rockville, who goes by Alex Ye was arrested on Wednesday by local Montgomery County Police. This follows an investigation carried out by local police in association with the FBI field office out of Baltimore. The manifesto was discovered after a search warrant was carried out. "Ye was taken into custody and charged with threats of mass violence. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he awaits a bond hearing," read the news release from the Montgomery County Department of Police, referring to the female student as "he." Parts of the manifesto were reportedly included in the application for statement of charges. It read: "I want to shoot up my school. I've been preparing for it for the past few months. As I sit in front of my dad's gun case and stare at the sleek, black gun inside, all I can think about is my finger on the trigger, taking aim, and killing people. The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder. The gun is going to change lives tomorrow."Remember, transgender surgeries cure all of their mental illnesses, haters! It's good that they are showing Respecc for "his" pronouns. Wouldn't want to insult the would-be mass child killer. Literally nothing in Joe Biden's claim of "Uncle Bosie, eaten by cannibals" is true.
As is often the case, the White House simply refused to address the false claim and made it sound like reporters were denigrating the service of his uncle by asking about the cannibal story. White House spokesman Andrew Bates declared "President Biden is proud of his uncle's service in uniform" and emphasized that Finnegan "lost his life when the military aircraft he was on crashed in the Pacific after taking off near New Guinea."To be the millionth person to point this out: The problem isn't just the constant lying. The problem is that after he's mocked for his confabulations, and the White House "corrects the record" (which they're not bothering to do any longer), and after his handlers tell him to stop repeating the same debunked demented lies -- he just keeps on telling them. He's claimed that Beau Biden died in combat about 100 times. He claimed that the same dead man saluted him as he traveled his billionth mile on Amtrak a 100 times. It doesn't matter how many times this demented old fool is corrected, he doesn't remember the correction and goes out and tells the same lies again. It's one thing to not remember what happened 80 years ago. It's another thing to forget what year your son died. And it's another thing further to not remember that your staff corrected you about your faulty memory of your life two weeks ago. He can't remember. He cannot form new memories. His brains were always crap but now they're shot through with holes. Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: GF at April 18, 2024 06:29 PM (vzay3) 2
INSURRECTION !!!
Posted by: illiniwek at April 18, 2024 06:31 PM (Cus5s) Posted by: banana Dream at April 18, 2024 06:33 PM (Y6IkP) 4
The constant lying is so ingrained in Joe that he cannot stop. Never could.
Posted by: huerfano at April 18, 2024 06:33 PM (VGOMa) 5
Uncle Bosey whipped Corn Pop's ass behind the Scranton gym, fat.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 18, 2024 06:33 PM (R4t5M) 6
>>Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again.
Somehow, leftist, attacking leftists in a leftist controlled and dominated city, will be the fault of Spectral Republicans in Unseen Realms. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 18, 2024 06:33 PM (XV/Pl) 7
Jumping Jack Flash Brandon is at the top ofhis game.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at April 18, 2024 06:34 PM (as3uC) 8
I hope they do. Only chance anyone will bust Leftists heads, fucking GOP won't.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Anti-Marxist, buy ammo at April 18, 2024 06:35 PM (xcxpd) 9
Aides are a dime a dozen. Nancy's Angels are precious.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 06:36 PM (1bNHn) 10
"The Freedom Road Socialist Organization, a far-left activist group, ... opposes President Joe Biden,"
Who's their preferred candidate? Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:36 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at April 18, 2024 06:37 PM (wBaIH) 12
You can't boil me -- I'm a flyer!
Posted by: Uncle Bosie at April 18, 2024 06:37 PM (vtyCZ) 13
Cannibal was a mean dude.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 18, 2024 06:38 PM (NpAcC) 14
"The Freedom Road Socialist Organization, a far-left activist group, ... opposes President Joe Biden,"
Who's their preferred candidate? Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:36 PM (MvF+J) ---- Zombie Stalin? Or Zombie Mao? Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 06:38 PM (BpYfr) 15
A 129-page manifesto? That seems oddly prolix.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 18, 2024 06:38 PM (ewqMN) 16
The constant lies are just one more thing to wear us down and disillusion us. Those in charge can do whatever they want.
Posted by: brak at April 18, 2024 06:39 PM (AR07F) 17
>>Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again
Leftists have had a hard-on to re-create the 1968 convention since the day after the 1968 convention. Makes them feel important, and they thrive on chaos. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at April 18, 2024 06:39 PM (OX9vb) 18
Evening.
Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:39 PM (3c2I2) 19
NYPost: Prince Harry officially renounces British residency, lists US as his ‘new country’ on documents
https://tinyurl.com/37457y45 Oh for fuck's sake... Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:40 PM (3c2I2) 20
So what I'm hearing is that one guy ate everyone else on the plane and made up a story.
Posted by: TexasDan at April 18, 2024 06:40 PM (z/ifB) 21
"It doesn't matter how many times this demented old fool is corrected"
He keeps telling the stories because he believes they endear him to voters, true or not. In his mind, they are the Politician Special Sauce that got him where he is now. Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:40 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: Uncle Bosie at April 18, 2024 06:41 PM (vtyCZ) 23
So, Leftists plan to disrupt the Democrat convention.
Isn't that "insurrection, once removed" or something? Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 06:41 PM (njExo) 24
Days after an illegal alien murdered her aide, Democrat Senator Cortez-Mastro of Nevada calls the Mayorkas impeachment -- which is entirely about Americans being murdered by illegal aliens the Biden Administration illegally paroles into the country -- "a waste of time.
Money quote: "I got lots of aides." Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (nOjd9) 25
This follows an investigation carried out by local police in association with the FBI field office out of Baltimore.
I assume this means the FBI tried to get it to use one of the no-no guns they want to ban and they refused so it was time to cut the handling. Posted by: Flyguy at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (OYxA4) 26
Look I bailed out because there were topless girls on the beach. My mistake.
Posted by: Uncle Bosey at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (z/ifB) 27
"A 129-page manifesto? That seems oddly prolix."
Not interested in any firearm that looks 'sleek.' Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (MvF+J) 28
Real Clear Investigations: Impeachment ‘Whistleblower’ Was in the Loop of Biden-Ukraine Affairs That Trump Wanted Probed
https://tinyurl.com/3dbt9dat Ciaramella is a piece of shit. Surprise! Via Instapundit. Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (3c2I2) 29
What's the over/under of Joetato actually showing up for more than a 10 min crop dusting?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 06:42 PM (IG4Id) 30
Huntington Beach - located in Orange County (just south of LA County) - passed a voter ID law last month.
California is suing to overturn it, of course. Posted by: junior at April 18, 2024 06:43 PM (G6WvJ) 31
So what I'm hearing is that one guy ate everyone else on the plane and made up a story.
Posted by: TexasDan at April 18, 2024 06:40 PM (z/ifB) --- Shoulda had the lasagna... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 06:43 PM (BpYfr) 32
Was that manifesto 129 pages front *and* back?
Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:43 PM (3c2I2) Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 06:43 PM (vtyCZ) 34
Talking to my brother again. We've made very slight progress with our sister; she now gets that Biden is a POS. But Trump is still too icky.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 06:44 PM (1bNHn) 35
Boiling makes Boseys rubbery
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 06:44 PM (oCjPU) Posted by: brak at April 18, 2024 06:44 PM (AR07F) 37
If Biden is returned to the White House, it will truly be rule by the imbecilariat.
Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 06:44 PM (njExo) 38
Talking to my brother again. We've made very slight progress with our sister; she now gets that Biden is a POS. But Trump is still too icky.
Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 06:44 PM (1bNHn) --- One less voter for Biden means one more vote they have to manufacture... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 06:45 PM (BpYfr) 39
We didn't crash. We found Amilia Earhart and stopped to pick her up. Super weird-she had the Lindberg's baby. Anyway she and that one guy took off without us in the middle of the night and we starved because it's impossible to open a coconut.
Posted by: Uncle Bosey at April 18, 2024 06:45 PM (z/ifB) 40
>>Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again.
--- cool, bring it 1968 ended with a Republican President-elect Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 06:45 PM (oCjPU) 41
Did he at least get his Unclefathergrand's NAME right? Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 18, 2024 06:46 PM (n+4am) 42
>>> 20 NYPost: Prince Harry officially renounces British residency, lists US as his 'new country' on documents
https://tinyurl.com/37457y45 Oh for fuck's sake... Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:40 PM (3c2I2) YOU GO HOME NOW. YOU BEEN HERE FOUR HOUR. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 18, 2024 06:46 PM (llON8) 43
Five passengers took off that day for a three hour flight. For a three hour flight.
Posted by: Bosie 901 at April 18, 2024 06:46 PM (63Dwl) 44
Was it a "Fine Young Cannibal?"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 06:46 PM (tT6L1) 45
"The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder."
What? No thing that goes up? It sounds like it was written by AI. Posted by: fd at April 18, 2024 06:47 PM (vFG9F) 46
"Make America 1968 Again"
The guard will have Garands and M1 carbines, just like the good old days. Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:47 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (xG4kz) 48
The Freedom Road Socialist Organization, a far-left activist group
Notice the distinction? If they were conservative, the extremist label would be used. FRSO is as extremist as they come. There statement of purpose is essentially the Communist manifesto. They have been very active on college campuses for over 25 years. Phuc the legacy media and any brain washed, low iq toad who reads them. Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (yps4S) 49
Not interested in any firearm that looks 'sleek.'
Sounds suspiciously like a creative writing class prompt, doesn't it? Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (zdLoL) 50
Garand's make a fine club after the clip does its ping.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (tT6L1) Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (njExo) 52
"The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder."
What? No thing that goes up? As opposed to the kind of stock you stick up your ass? (Popular in Germany) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (nOjd9) 53
I guess the Steyr AUG is 'sleek.' Still ugly AF.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:49 PM (MvF+J) 54
*Wonders if Bing AI will write a 129 page communist manifesto for me*
Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:49 PM (3c2I2) 55
My MIL had dementia and I noticed she basically had a script, she knew and remember what she did and if you got her off of her subjects she sounded coherent in, she was lost.
This is the story of Biden, a demented lost old man. I mean how can any sane person look at Biden and think he's really in charge? His eyes are like sharks eyes. Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 06:49 PM (9sWc1) 56
NYPost: Prince Harry officially renounces British residency, lists US as his 'new country' on documents https://tinyurl.com/37457y45 Oh for fuck's sake... Posted by: Robert Do those of us who are citizens here get to vote on this? How dare he use his ginger privilege to jump to the front of the line! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 18, 2024 06:49 PM (xG4kz) 57
I don’t want Chicago 1968. I want Chicago and the other Leftists who descend on the city to declare all out nuclear war on themselves.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:50 PM (8sMut) 58
Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again.
Sounds good to me, except it needs to be harder and more violent. I think Biden should import some of those "immigrants" from Belgium, one ones that burned down that building in Hague. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:50 PM (ynpvh) 59
*message in a bottle*
If you find this we went down; all hands made it to the life raft. It's been 33 days. We've decided to Hodges but not his gammy leg. Posted by: Uncle Bosey at April 18, 2024 06:51 PM (z/ifB) 60
In other words, he won't sanction the country, just specific individuals and organizations.
How exactly does that work? They give the money to Iran who can then give it to those indivicuals and organizations. Win-Win! Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:51 PM (ynpvh) 61
cool, bring it
1968 ended with a Republican President-elect Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 06:45 PM (oCjPU) I think (in part) due to Chicago 1968. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:51 PM (8sMut) 62
45 "The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder."
What? No thing that goes up? It sounds like it was written by AI. Posted by: fd at April 18, 20 Doesn't every rifle have a stock you put up against your shoulder? I aim my pellet gun the same way I aim an AR? Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 06:51 PM (9sWc1) 63
Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again.
Will they wear flowers in their hair? Posted by: dantesed at April 18, 2024 06:52 PM (88xKn) 64
I Meme Therefore I Am @ImMeme0 18h
This is what panic looks like. https://tinyurl.com/ywwwd689 1:00 minute; Dominic Carter of WABC 77 warning Dims about losing black votes after PDT bodega visit; LOUD. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 06:52 PM (vtyCZ) 65
It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder.
- Ye is obviously a firearms expert. Another excerpt: "1 have also considered shooting up my former elementary school because little kids make easier targets. And, I run the risk of getting attacked or tackled midway through with high schoolers. I also hated elementary school. The teachers were evil and the other students were little assholes. I always got in trouble and had to sit out during recess. The other kids would pretend to be my friends but make fun of me to my face. It would be the perfect revenge." Dudette, little kids have smaller target profiles. More: https://shorturl.at/eowGS P.S. I don't know why kids didn't like her. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 06:53 PM (FVME7) 66
Doesn't every rifle have a stock you put up against your shoulder? I aim my pellet gun the same way I aim an AR?
Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 06:51 PM (9sWc1) ... I am reliably informed some of them rest on top of your shoulder. Posted by: Obama at April 18, 2024 06:53 PM (z/ifB) 67
Camps are coming.
Posted by: I've got bad news for you at April 18, 2024 06:53 PM (QIiLZ) 68
Sounds good to me, except it needs to be harder and more violent. I think Biden should import some of those "immigrants" from Belgium, one ones that burned down that building in Hague.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:50 PM (ynpvh) You remember the very civilized year 2020? I think we got plenty of people who ache to engage in “mostly peaceful protest”. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:53 PM (8sMut) 69
45 "The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder."
What? No thing that goes up? It sounds like it was written by AI. Posted by: fd at April 18, 2024 06:47 PM (vFG9F) Or a ham 'n egger. Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I AM The Science at April 18, 2024 06:53 PM (lg881) 70
52 "The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder."
What? No thing that goes up? As opposed to the kind of stock you stick up your ass? (Popular in Germany) Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 06:48 PM (nOjd9) Cumala would use the one you stick in your mouth... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (ynpvh) 71
Bullshit. The FBI wrote this. Their patsy got caught early.
"I want to shoot up my school. I've been preparing for it for the past few months. As I sit in front of my dad's gun case and stare at the sleek, black gun inside, all I can think about is my finger on the trigger, taking aim, and killing people. The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder. The gun is going to change lives tomorrow." Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (PI/SC) 72
>Will they wear flowers in their hair?
Posted by: dantesed --- No, that's only in San Francisco in Chicago in 1968, they wore CPD nightsticks in their hair Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (oCjPU) 73
>>> 58 Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention, promising to Make America 1968 Again.
Sounds good to me, except it needs to be harder and more violent. I think Biden should import some of those "immigrants" from Belgium, one ones that burned down that building in Hague. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:50 PM (ynpvh) Wasn't that a bunch of Eritreans carrying some homegrown fight into their new residence, and burning shit down indiscriminately? Posted by: Helena Handbasket at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (llON8) 74
"I want to shoot up my school. I've been preparing for it for the past few months. As I sit in front of my dad's gun case and stare at the sleek, black gun inside, all I can think about is my finger on the trigger, taking aim, and killing people. The gun is an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. It's the kind of gun with a long barrel and a stock you put up against your shoulder. The gun is going to change lives tomorrow."
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (PI/SC) ------------ this is probably the correct take, sadly. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 06:55 PM (tT6L1) 75
I guess the Steyr AUG is 'sleek.' Still ugly AF.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape Any truth to the complaint that the pencil barrel is wobbly AF? Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 18, 2024 06:55 PM (IG4Id) 76
Doesn't every rifle have a stock you put up against your shoulder?
12 ga SGs with pistol grips are the exception. Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (yps4S) 77
From their website: "FRSO is recruiting and building towards the creation of a new Communist Party based on Marxism-Leninism." At the DNC, they "will stand with Palestine and promote a people’s agenda."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (MvF+J) 78
We don't need common sense gun control - we need common sense tranny control
Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (ibTVg) 79
I see I left the most important part off, that the FBI probably wrote the manifesto.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (tT6L1) 80
Jeffrey Toobin @JeffreyToobin 22h
Trump’s new Truth Social post is a clear attempt to intimidate the jury. I bet the judge moves up his contempt hearing for Trump. From @AC360 Catturd ™ @catturd2 22h You masturbated on a zoom call. We don’t take you seriously for obvious reasons. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (vtyCZ) 81
1:00 minute; Dominic Carter of WABC 77 warning Dims about losing black votes after PDT bodega visit; LOUD.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 06:52 PM (vtyCZ) They might lose a whole two. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (8sMut) 82
Bullshit. The FBI wrote this. Their patsy got caught early.
Guarantee this tranny has been talking with a bunch of people at various big name NGOs that have been stoking his rage... Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 06:57 PM (ibTVg) 83
We have to ban semiautomatic rifles with the long barrels and stock you put up against your shoulder now! To save democracy! And kids! And puppies and kittens and the teachers and first responders and veterans and immigrants and BIPOC LGBTQ++IA!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 18, 2024 06:57 PM (PI/SC) 84
This is what panic looks like.
https://tinyurl.com/ywwwd689 - It may be evil but it's not the stupidest thing I ever watched. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 06:57 PM (FVME7) 85
81 1:00 minute; Dominic Carter of WABC 77 warning Dims about losing black votes after PDT bodega visit; LOUD.
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 06:52 PM (vtyCZ) They might lose a whole two. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (8sMut) There are quite a few blacks that realize that Biden's done nothing for them and actually made things worse for them while Trump improved the economy and reduced jail-time for their jail-families. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (ynpvh) Posted by: Oddbob at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (/y8xj) 87
>>>To be the millionth person to point this out: The problem isn't just the constant lying. The problem is that after he's mocked for his confabulations, and the White House "corrects the record" (which they're not bothering to do any longer), and after his handlers tell him to stop repeating the same debunked demented lies -- he just keeps on telling them.
Decrepit Joe is a One Trick Pony (pony soldier that is, a plastic-faced one). His one trick (actually his mission in public life) is to make everything about him. Now he's wrapping himself in the imaginary burial shroud of his Uncle Bosey, an imaginary fighter pilot who was eaten by imaginary cannibals. Because he believes it makes himself look better having a heroic relative. Joe never publicly praises accomplishments of his relatives, friends, or staff and members of his Administration. Other than demanding everyone call Jill DOCTOR Jill, because he believes it reflects well on him that he's married to a doctor of anything. What did Beau accomplish during his military service. Joe never tells us. What did his father accomplish other than fathering Superman Joe Jr.? Joe never says. Joe is self-centered scumbag asshoe. Posted by: Gref at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (5fDan) 88
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (PI/SC)
LMAO that is the biggest load of scripted shit I've seen this year. Man they're really going for it and it's only April. Posted by: ... at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (lX8VI) 89
If Bribe'em truly was a vegetable he would be a cucumber. He keeps repeating on you.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (mziIs) 90
"You remember the very civilized year 2020? I think we got plenty of people who ache to engage in “mostly peaceful protest”."
It's a question whether the normal crew of downtown Chi recreational violent thugs will coalesce with protestors, or just hit other parts of town while LE is tied up at the DNC. Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (MvF+J) 91
Nicholas Fondacaro
@NickFondacaro ABC News host Joy Behar claims Trump "couldn't care less about his grandchildren" because he says off-shore wind turbines kill whales. She says, Biden "who loves cares about his grandchildren, is working very hard" to stop climate change. https://tinyurl.com/4r6jrb6s Posted by: redridinghood at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (NpAcC) 92
" At the DNC, they "will stand with Palestine and promote a people’s agenda."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (MvF+J) A “people’s agenda” that is violently opposed to the people. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (8sMut) 93
We don't need common sense gun control - we need common sense tranny control
Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (ibTVg) It's all for attention. Just open more drag clubs and they'll put down the guns and rush for the spotlight so they can regale you with shitty renditions of Cher's greatest hits. Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (3c2I2) 94
Hi Ben Had! How are things in TX?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (tT6L1) 95
*message in a bottle*
If you find this we went down; all hands made it to the life raft. It's been 33 days. We've decided to Hodges but not his gammy leg. Posted by: Uncle Bosey Set up for Life of Pie? Posted by: She Hobbit at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (ftFVW) 96
75 Never encountered one IRL, but have hated them since Die Hard 1.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (MvF+J) 97
" At the DNC, they "will stand with Palestine and promote a people’s agenda."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (MvF+J) A “people’s agenda” that is violently opposed to the people. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (8sMut) Because they stink on ice! Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (4I/2K) 98
ABC News host Joy Behar claims Trump "couldn't care less about his grandchildren" because he says off-shore wind turbines kill whales.
She says, Biden "who loves cares about his grandchildren, is working very hard" to stop climate change. https://tinyurl.com/4r6jrb6s Posted by: redridinghood at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (NpAcC) -------------- Joy left off the part about Joe loving his grandchildren in ways that would get normals arrested. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (tT6L1) 99
More from Little Miss Sunshine:
"1 pace around my room like an evil mastermind." - Evil I can see but mastermind? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (FVME7) 100
The rifle makes me feel powerful, like when I wear my red MAGA hat and carry a tiki torch in a parade.
Posted by: AI FBI at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (vFG9F) 101
Joe never publicly praises accomplishments of his relatives, friends, or staff and members of his Administration. Other than demanding everyone call Jill DOCTOR Jill, because he believes it reflects well on him that he's married to a doctor of anything.
Posted by: Gref at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (5fDan) That's not true! He called me the smartest man he knows! Posted by: Hunter at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (lg881) 102
Do tranny high-schoolers call things 'sleek'?
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (oCjPU) 103
Savanah Hernandez @sav_says_ Apr 17
“We can book you a ticket to travel anywhere outside New York City” Signs posted in 8 different languages are promoting free plane tickets at the same location where the city of New York is giving illegals more free hotel rooms | @FrontlinesTPUSA Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (vtyCZ) 104
There are quite a few blacks that realize that Biden's done nothing for them and actually made things worse for them while Trump improved the economy and reduced jail-time for their jail-families.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (ynpvh) No question. I would just rather that translate into votes. I’m not hopeful based on history. But I’d love to be wrong. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (8sMut) 105
Just noticed Dickey Betts passing. I don't know if any of the original members off the Allman Brothers are still around.
Posted by: dantesed at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (88xKn) 106
She says, Biden "who loves cares about his grandchildren, is working very hard" to stop climate change.
I love to give Ashley all 4 inches of lil Joe in the shower. Posted by: Joe Biden at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (ibTVg) 107
That's not true! He called me the smartest man he knows!
Posted by: Hunter at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (lg881) -------------- It's probably true because one of the last things dementia patients like Joe forget is the names of their children. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (tT6L1) 108
104 There are quite a few blacks that realize that Biden's done nothing for them and actually made things worse for them while Trump improved the economy and reduced jail-time for their jail-families.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 06:58 PM (ynpvh) No question. I would just rather that translate into votes. I’m not hopeful based on history. But I’d love to be wrong. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (8sMut) True. It may count in ballots, but won't count as votes. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at April 18, 2024 07:02 PM (ynpvh) 109
Hi Blake, Life is good on the farm. Hope you are well.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 18, 2024 07:03 PM (mziIs) Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 18, 2024 07:03 PM (V8he0) 111
100 LOL
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:03 PM (MvF+J) 112
The President meant to say his plane crashed off the coast of Haiti.
Posted by: Karine Jean Pierre at April 18, 2024 07:04 PM (lL8As) 113
No, that's only in San Francisco in Chicago in 1968, they wore CPD nightsticks in their hair Posted by: Don Black 1968 - Mayor Daley 2024 - Mayor Brandon Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 18, 2024 07:04 PM (63Dwl) Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:04 PM (MvF+J) 115
Joy left off the part about Joe loving his grandchildren in ways that would get normals arrested.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (tT6L1) Or the illegitimate one that he just shitcanned. What a nice guy. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 18, 2024 07:05 PM (nOjd9) 116
>>Just noticed Dickey Betts passing. I don't know if any of the original members off the Allman Brothers are still around.
Jaimo Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 07:05 PM (LkLld) 117
Set up for Life of Pie?
Posted by: She Hobbit at April 18, 2024 07:00 PM (ftFVW) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deoNAOfkXxc Posted by: Obama at April 18, 2024 07:05 PM (z/ifB) 118
The President meant to say his plane crashed off the coast of Haiti.
Posted by: Karine Jean Pierre at April 18, 2024 07:04 PM (lL8As) I'm getting too old for this shit. Posted by: Snake Plissken at April 18, 2024 07:06 PM (4I/2K) 119
What are the chances that an Arkansas Senator would be willing to campaign with Trump in NYC minority neighborhoods?
No reason, really. Just a hankering for the headline COTTON COMES TO HARLEM Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 18, 2024 07:06 PM (zdLoL) 120
ABC News host Joy Behar claims Trump "couldn't care less about his grandchildren" because he says off-shore wind turbines kill whales.
She says, Biden "who loves cares about his grandchildren, is working very hard" to stop climate change. https://tinyurl.com/4r6jrb6s One, climate will always change. What, is Biden going to outlaw death next? (He will, and if you are against him, that’s because you support Big Death.) Two, if we were serious (snort), we’d follow France’s lead and go 70-80% nuclear. (I’d like to see that happen and us export coal.). You care about your grandkids? Demand nukes. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 07:06 PM (8sMut) 121
AmmoLand News @AmmoLand Apr 17
Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists dlvr.it/T5dsJm === Just like TX and CA teaming up to overthrow D.C.'s illegitimate president, aided by brave journalists! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:07 PM (vtyCZ) 122
Biden is like a demented elderly Forrest Gump
there is seemingly no event in history that does not have a Biden component or angle Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:08 PM (oCjPU) 123
Interesting, very disturbing story over at BB. Looks like Retardo managed to get about 1000 US troops in a situation where they are under siege in Niger (and why the fuck do we have troops in Niger). Things could get very bad real quick.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:08 PM (0EOe9) 124
Looks like Tarantino has dropped the idea of doing a movie about film critic Pauline Kael.
Good. It was a fucking stupid idea. Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 07:08 PM (JAhdn) 125
Jaimo
Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 07:05 PM (LkLld) Wow, I thought he passed a long time ago. Posted by: dantesed at April 18, 2024 07:08 PM (88xKn) 126
>Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists
--- Of course! They are natural allies! Right? Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:09 PM (oCjPU) 127
ProudArmyBrat @leslibless 4h
Dan Crenshaw brings in an annual salary of $174,000. He’s been in Congress for 4 years. His dirty stock trading profits him ABOVE Pelosi’s trading! Today, his net-worth is $4.4 million. Not only that… In 2021, Crenshaw voted on a National vax database, to keep track of who did/did not get the jab. Crenshaw's campaign paid his wife’s firm “Pink Cilantro” more than $350,000, and according to the FDR, reported it as ‘spouse salary.’ He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, you can serve your country and still be a rogue, unprincipled snake! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:09 PM (vtyCZ) 128
>>>AmmoLand News @AmmoLand Apr 17
Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists dlvr.it/T5dsJm 5 million quatloos those documents are bogus and were intentionally leaked. Because you know why. Posted by: Gref at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (5fDan) 129
FBI is right about White Supremacists teaming up with Islam. Too bad they're looking the wrong direction when they think "White Supremacist."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (tT6L1) 130
I'm in a mood apparently.
I think Trump should remake the push grandma off a cliff in a wheelchair political hit ad except it's Biden in the wheelchair and Trump pushing it. And there can be lots of cheering at the end. Posted by: TexasDan at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (z/ifB) 131
Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists
Wow. That sure is some f*cked up fantasyland they reside in. Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (V8he0) 132
119 In 2016, some fool put out a blurb about Dr. Ben Carson. "Carson Really Shines".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (0EOe9) 133
Jean Paul Kerry:
President Biden has been a champion for all the rights and freedoms that my father and uncle stood for. That's why nearly every single grandchild of Joe and Rose Kennedy supports Joe Biden. That's right, the Kennedy family endorses Joe Biden for president. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Eaten By Cannibals at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (FVME7) 134
Everyone I know thought it was a great idea!
Posted by: zombie Pauline Kael at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vtyCZ) 135
124 Phew! That mean my treatment still has a chance.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (MvF+J) 136
About 15000 homicides occur each year. In 2033 over 350 transgenders were killed. Far more than killed others
Over the last 5 years murders identified as transgendered avg 2 per year. Posted by: Paul banned at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vXKP1) 137
134 Everyone I know thought it was a great idea!
Posted by: zombie Pauline Kael at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vtyCZ) Lol Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 07:12 PM (1oTv1) 138
Paul predicts 2033.
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:12 PM (MvF+J) 139
127 In 2021, Crenshaw voted on a National vax database, to keep track of who did/did not get the jab.
perhaps we should have a national pdp-10 database so we can keep track of who's playing with a full dec. Posted by: anachronda at April 18, 2024 07:12 PM (v3pYe) 140
He’s been in Congress for 4 years.
His dirty stock trading profits him ABOVE Pelosi’s trading! Today, his net-worth is $4.4 million. Not only that… In 2021, Crenshaw voted on a National vax database, to keep track of who did/did not get the jab. Crenshaw's campaign paid his wife’s firm “Pink Cilantro” more than $350,000, and according to the FDR, reported it as ‘spouse salary.’ He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, you can serve your country and still be a rogue, unprincipled snake! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:09 PM (vtyCZ) And he is a big fan of “red flag” laws. Fuck this guy. Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 18, 2024 07:13 PM (8sMut) 141
The President meant to say his plane crashed off the coast of Haiti.
Posted by: Karine Jean Pierre Nah, crashed outside the Superdome. Posted by: She Hobbit at April 18, 2024 07:13 PM (ftFVW) 142
Paul is obviously regurgitating numbers without, you know, context.
I'll bet a lot of money the majority of the deaths are suicide or trans on trans. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:14 PM (tT6L1) 143
How is that tilapia vag workin' out for ya, Paul?
Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 18, 2024 07:14 PM (V8he0) Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:14 PM (MvF+J) 145
Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson 2h
I Just Got ROBBED At In-N-Out Burger 🍔 https://tinyurl.com/bwv5uyxk 59 seconds; Benny and his crew literally robbed while vlogging about the neighbourhood's crime wave that drove the burger chain out. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:15 PM (vtyCZ) 146
And if anyone wants real stories about cannibals, I recommend the autobiography of John G. Paton (1824-1907) who was a Protestant Scottish missionary to the New Hebrides. It is an amazing story and Rev. Paton seems like he was a courageous man of faith.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 18, 2024 07:15 PM (XkYcA) 147
Posted by: Paul banned at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vXKP1)
I'm working Ace today, you're supposed to be working Breitbart. Check the schedule you fucking retard. Posted by: raimondo at April 18, 2024 07:16 PM (JAhdn) 148
Eh, have at it Marxists, it should be a riot
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 07:16 PM (fwDg9) 149
87 Decrepit Joe is a One Trick Pony (pony soldier that is, a plastic-faced one). His one trick (actually his mission in public life) is to make everything about him. Now he's wrapping himself in the imaginary burial shroud of his Uncle Bosey, an imaginary fighter pilot who was eaten by imaginary cannibals. Because he believes it makes himself look better having a heroic relative.
i'm surprised he hasn't regaled us with the tale about how he named his son beau after his uncle beausey. Posted by: anachronda at April 18, 2024 07:16 PM (v3pYe) 150
I'm looking forward to the day leftists realize trannies are more trouble than they are worth and once again admit trans is a mental disorder and they knew it all along. And it will happen.
Then we can stop hearing about them again. Posted by: JackStraw at April 18, 2024 07:16 PM (LkLld) 151
Paul is obviously regurgitating numbers without, you know, context.
I'll bet a lot of money the majority of the deaths are suicide or trans on trans. Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:14 PM (tT6L1) Turning to the Grapefruit League, today's scores were 3-2, 2-0, 5-4, and in a surprising upset, 6-3. Posted by: When Carlin Was Funny at April 18, 2024 07:17 PM (4I/2K) Posted by: Idi Amin's Syphilitic Brain at April 18, 2024 07:17 PM (Llt2R) 153
@147..LOL!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at April 18, 2024 07:17 PM (tT6L1) 154
He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, you can serve your country and still be a rogue, unprincipled snake!
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:09 PM (vtyCZ) ****** Wow. He is also so self righteous and condescending too. Posted by: redridinghood at April 18, 2024 07:17 PM (NpAcC) Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (MvF+J) 156
I suspect FJB has cannibals on his mind because he's ordered Haitians deported.
Aljazerra News: The United States has sent dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight, despite a surge in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in the Caribbean nation. A spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Al Jazeera on Thursday that one of its agencies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — “conducted a repatriation flight of around 50 Haitian nationals to Haiti”. “Individuals are removed only if they were found to not have a legal basis to remain in the United States,” the spokesperson said in an email. No progressive anger. Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (NFX2v) 157
"The kind of rifle with a stock you put up against your shoulder." As opposed to the other kind of rifle.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (w6EFb) 158
@85
>>There are quite a few blacks that realize that Biden's done nothing for them and actually made things worse for them Replacement theory is real and not some wild eyed conspiracy, and the irony is that blacks will be replaced first and the new hispano-asian majority is not going to be putting up with their sh*t quite the way honky's have. Or alternatively... How about them apples. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (XV/Pl) 159
>>> Days after an illegal alien murdered her aide...
I am thinking of song... Pepper Butthole Surfers Well it should have been a better shot, Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 18, 2024 07:19 PM (cOq4q) 160
I look forward to the day Mudpants strokes out and faces Eternal Judgement. Too bad he won't have clean underwear for the occasion.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at April 18, 2024 07:19 PM (GQGrJ) 161
Since I accidentally fractured my dick I can tuck it all the way back and stick the tip up my butthole and fuck myself! Posted by: Paul's Tijuana Drag Sow at April 18, 2024 07:19 PM (Llt2R) 162
Crenshaw's campaign paid his wife’s firm “Pink Cilantro” more than $350,000, and according to the FDR, reported it as ‘spouse salary.’
He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, you can serve your country and still be a rogue, unprincipled snake! Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:09 PM (vtyCZ) Someone needs to keep an eye on this clown. Posted by: Diogenes at April 18, 2024 07:20 PM (W/lyH) 163
When Retardo checks out for good, I have money bet in Vegas that syphilitic insanity shows up in the Swiss cheese brain.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:20 PM (0EOe9) 164
"The kind of rifle with a stock you put up against your shoulder." As opposed to the other kind of rifle.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (w6EFb) The kind you clamp to your hip and go full auto? Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 07:21 PM (4I/2K) 165
@127
>>Crenshaw's campaign paid his wife’s firm “Pink Cilantro” more than $350,000, and according to the FDR, reported it as ‘spouse salary.’ He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, I hope he made the correct business record entries, seems like something Paxton should look into. Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 18, 2024 07:21 PM (XV/Pl) 166
Security Council bid to recognize "palestine" fails.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 18, 2024 07:21 PM (mziIs) 167
I guess "Pink Taco" was too far over the line.
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 18, 2024 07:23 PM (4I/2K) 168
The Dem convention will be Star Wars bar scene.
Posted by: Northernlurker at April 18, 2024 07:23 PM (ewqMN) 169
164 Prosthetic rifle, as in "Planet Terror."
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:23 PM (MvF+J) 170
If our side did politics they'd have East Palestine demand independence and reparations from the US.
See just how many reporters think they are Gazans... Posted by: 18-1 at April 18, 2024 07:24 PM (ibTVg) 171
Posted by: raimondo at April 18, 2024 07:16 PM (JAhdn)
That is one of the funniest responses about trolls I've ever seen here. I congratulate you! Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 18, 2024 07:24 PM (XkYcA) Posted by: Sandra Fluke looking down her shorts at April 18, 2024 07:25 PM (ibTVg) 173
131 Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists
Wow. That sure is some f*cked up fantasyland they reside in. Posted by: Notorious BFD at April 18, 2024 07:10 PM (V8he0) /Looks at Gays for Palestine... Uh... who do they think we are? stupid as the left? Posted by: Romeo13 at April 18, 2024 07:25 PM (xaFKb) 174
The Federalist @FDRLST 1h
Dark Money Group Backed By Foreign Billionaire Has Dumped $100 Million Into State Ballot Initiatives thefederalist.com/2024/04/18… https://tinyurl.com/39svud3d Wyss-Backed Group Has Dumped $100M Into State Ballot Initiatives A fund backed by Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has dumped millions into state ballot initiatives, a new report revealed. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:25 PM (vtyCZ) 175
"Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist"
FIB/white supremacist venn diagram is pretty much a prolapsed circle Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at April 18, 2024 07:26 PM (GQGrJ) 176
FJB is also back to the story Beau came back from War with cancer.
Mount Sinai, among others: News The Facts About Beau Biden’s Cancer Health June 04, 2015) With mourners gathering in the Delaware Senate to pay their respects Thursday, the death of Vice President Joe Biden’s oldest son Beau at 46 from brain cancer brings to a light a rare, but lethal disease that remains stubbornly resistant to treatment. Beau Biden was originally diagnosed back in 2013. After surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, he went back to work as Delaware’s Attorney General and even had plans to run for Governor in 2016, according to the Washington Post. Sadly, he suffered a recurrence this spring, and his health quickly deteriorated. While death rates from many cancers have declined thanks to better prevention, screening, and treatment, with the overall cancer death rate among Americans falling 22% between 1990 and 2011, death rates from glioblastoma remain virtually unchanged, says Adilia Hormigo, MD, PhD, director of the Neuro-Oncology Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. “The progress has been very limited; we’re kind of stuck with the same treatments.” Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 18, 2024 07:26 PM (NFX2v) 177
I have no idea how Sundowner makes up shit, movies he sees could be just about as good as any reason
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 07:26 PM (fwDg9) 178
168 When the tranny Siamese twins that just married each other give a speech on tranny Siamese twin oppression I'll know they have finally arrived in crazy town.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:26 PM (0EOe9) 179
157 "The kind of rifle with a stock you put up against your shoulder." As opposed to the other kind of rifle.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (w6EFb) I know, I thought I was missing something. I thought they all do but assumed I was wrong. Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 07:27 PM (1oTv1) 180
Mentioning two brain surgeries should punch up any Biden headline.
Posted by: DOYLE at April 18, 2024 07:27 PM (Z8Yh2) 181
Internal Documents Show FBI is Worried About White Supremacist Teaming Up With Islamic Extremists
Wow. That sure is some f*cked up fantasyland they reside in. Posted by: Notorious BFD Both groups are Democrats. So, it is done. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 18, 2024 07:27 PM (cOq4q) 182
Most, if not all racists are socialist.
Otherwise, what's the point? Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 18, 2024 07:28 PM (cOq4q) 183
72 >Will they wear flowers in their hair?
Posted by: dantesed --- No, that's only in San Francisco in Chicago in 1968, they wore CPD nightsticks in their hair Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 06:54 PM (oCjPU) _______ At least, in 1968, the Dem mayor, though a crook, was a hard ass. Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 07:29 PM (1bNHn) 184
"1968 ended with a Republican President-elect"
in 1972 Nixon got 520 Electoral Votes to McGovern's 17. DeepState removed Nixon rather promptly ... after ?? removed JFK before that. The internet has made the truth more clear for inquisitive individuals, yet Google and the rest have managed to silence and hide so many voices, that the masses only know/believe the Google propaganda. A Republic ... If you can keep it. Posted by: illiniwek at April 18, 2024 07:29 PM (Cus5s) 185
The ReidOut @thereidout 22h
The number of Black American players in Major League Baseball has plummeted to just 6%, offering a warning about what can happen when institutions de-emphasize diversity. More on our #ReidOutBlog End Wokeness @EndWokeness 10h 72% of NBA players are black. 13% of the US population is black. Why no equity demands for the NBA? Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:30 PM (vtyCZ) 186
There was a cartoonist for Mad Magazine, Don Martin, that often did brain surgery schticks. He would have a gold mine with Biden.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:30 PM (0EOe9) 187
179 157 "The kind of rifle with a stock you put up against your shoulder." As opposed to the other kind of rifle.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (w6EFb) I know, I thought I was missing something. I thought they all do but assumed I was wrong. Posted by: CaliGirl at April 18, 2024 07:27 PM (1oTv1) _______ Does it have a compass and a thing that tells the time? Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 07:30 PM (1bNHn) Posted by: Take that! at April 18, 2024 07:32 PM (dg+HA) 189
Mentioning two brain surgeries should punch up any Biden headline.
Posted by: DOYLE at April 18, 2024 07:27 PM (Z8Yh2) Did they use my patented screw-top method? Posted by: Doctor Michael Hfuhruhurr at April 18, 2024 07:32 PM (4I/2K) 190
187 A bottle opener. Oh, Galil thought of that.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at April 18, 2024 07:33 PM (0EOe9) 191
188 Ha!
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:33 PM (MvF+J) 192
186 There was a cartoonist for Mad Magazine, Don Martin, that often did brain surgery schticks. He would have a gold mine with Biden.
Gold, Jerry. Gold! Posted by: Banya at April 18, 2024 07:35 PM (dg+HA) 193
Look into history, most of the biggest monsters in Marxism were the worse racist in history
Posted by: Skip at April 18, 2024 07:36 PM (fwDg9) 194
'Leftists plan to disrupt the Chicago Democrat Convention,'
One thing. We get to see to what degree the democrats control the leftist mobs. Posted by: Dr. Claw at April 18, 2024 07:36 PM (roH4R) 195
91 Nicholas Fondacaro
@NickFondacaro ABC News host Joy Behar claims Trump "couldn't care less about his grandchildren" because he says off-shore wind turbines kill whales. She says, Biden "who loves cares about his grandchildren, is working very hard" to stop climate change. https://tinyurl.com/4r6jrb6s Posted by: redridinghood at April 18, 2024 06:59 PM (NpAcC) _______ Behar is a smart as she is beautiful. Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 07:37 PM (1bNHn) 196
why do people care about what the hags on The View have to say
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:38 PM (oCjPU) Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 18, 2024 07:38 PM (0FoWg) 198
They're such easy targets.
Posted by: And we're lazy at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (dg+HA) 199
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Since I accidentally fractured my dick I can tuck it all the way back and stick the tip up my butthole and fuck myself! Posted by: Paul's Tijuana Drag Sow at April 18, 2024 07:19 PM (Llt2R) _______ I think you'd be happier at the Bulwark. Posted by: Eeyore at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (1bNHn) 200
"We get to see to what degree the democrats control the leftist mobs."
Will the pallets of bricks mysteriously show up as in 2020? Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (MvF+J) Posted by: Robert at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (JAhdn) 202
He’s the worst of the worst! Yea, you can serve your country and still be a rogue, unprincipled snake!
Absolutely spot on. Posted by: Paco at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (njExo) 203
Jon Voight: If Re-Elected, Trump Will ‘Overrule The Barbaric Animals Destroying Our Country‘
Hollywood legend Jon Voight is in no doubt former President Donald Trump must be returned to the White House in 2024 to “overrule the barbaric animals destroying our country.” He made his declaration by bookending it with the observation Israel is also in grave danger and both countries must safeguard their futures through backing Trump because the alternatives do not bear thinking about. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (vtyCZ) 204
I find it interesting...
Chicks going "manly" in the transgender realm get guns and kill people. Dudes going "girly" in that realm dangle their d***s in front of girls and ogle their boobs. Can anyone point to any who don't fit that pattern when we hear about them? Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 07:39 PM (1zxQh) 205
147 Posted by: Paul banned at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vXKP1)
I'm working Ace today, you're supposed to be working Breitbart. Check the schedule you fucking retard. Posted by: raimondo Omg. I'm laughing like a hyena and folks are staring at me. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 18, 2024 07:40 PM (xRMIr) 206
Joe Biden Lying About His Uncle Bosey Being Eaten by Cannibals
Probably inspired by the story that Bush the Elder was almost eaten by cannibals. Bush got lucky and ditched his plane in the ocean. The rest of his squadron that was shot down and made it to land were captured by Japanese who ate them as a team building exercise. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 18, 2024 07:41 PM (cOq4q) Posted by: AlaBAMA at April 18, 2024 07:42 PM (rJ7Hd) 208
147 Posted by: Paul banned at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vXKP1)
I'm working Ace today, you're supposed to be working Breitbart. Check the schedule you fucking retard. Posted by: raimondo Omg. I'm laughing like a hyena and folks are staring at me. Posted by: nurse ratched at April 18, 2024 07:40 PM (xRMIr) --- The only known downside of reading AoSHQ around other people... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 18, 2024 07:42 PM (BpYfr) 209
Mentioning two brain surgeries should punch up any Biden headline.
Posted by: DOYLE So the first implant failed, and now the second is getting rejected too... Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at April 18, 2024 07:43 PM (y3Tko) Posted by: Diana Rigg at April 18, 2024 07:44 PM (njExo) 211
cafe is open
Posted by: Don Black at April 18, 2024 07:44 PM (oCjPU) 212
nood
Posted by: Peel gp A Grape at April 18, 2024 07:44 PM (MvF+J) 213
I would firehose, nightstick, and German shepherd dog their asses into the pavement. Then I’ll put whatever’s left in jail.
-zombie Mayor Dailey Posted by: Eromero at April 18, 2024 07:45 PM (NxC5+) 214
187 179 157 "The kind of rifle with a stock you put up against your shoulder." As opposed to the other kind of rifle.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at April 18, 2024 07:18 PM (w6EFb) ---- She's watched Hollywood movies and noted that Tommy-guns and sten guns are usually shown being fired from the waist. Posted by: Ciampino - Update #13 at April 18, 2024 07:46 PM (qfLjt) 215
I would firehose, nightstick, and German shepherd dog their asses into the pavement. Then I’ll put whatever’s left in jail.
-- zombie Mayor Dailey ------- Using Irish and Polish cops. Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:48 PM (vtyCZ) 216
The only known downside of reading AoSHQ around other people... - "Perfessor" Squirrel"
How true! I was surreptitiously reading through the comments section several years ago during an excruciatingly boring meeting and came across some particularly hilarious observation by one of the moron wags, and felt uncontrollable laughter overtaking me. I took the handkerchief out of the pocket of my suit jacket, covered my mouth, and began to fake a coughing fit so that I could leave the room. P.G. Wodehouse frequently had the same effect on me. Posted by: Diana Rigg at April 18, 2024 07:49 PM (njExo) 217
The Wendigo possesses stick thin guys with pale skin and sunken eyes and yellow teeth, and makes 'em eat people. Can't stop the hunger, jack! At least that's what the Algonquin told me when I was their shaman from the bronze age through 1974. They called me the Medicine Man back then, just like my own docs do til this day. Anyway, that's why I thought it was a Wendigo when it ate Beau. I caught him with a dreamcatcher, and then found it was the smartest guy I know. Just ate 'im to save 'im from the cancer. I told that dreamcatcher it had six seconds to release him, or I'd kill every damn buffalo on the Great Plains. And whaddya know, but I killed 'em all. Word as a Brandon. Posted by: Brandon at April 18, 2024 07:52 PM (0FoWg) 218
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Andy With regard to MLB, I wonder if they include dark-skinned Latino players as black? I suspect definitely not. If they DID add AA players & dark-skinned Latino players together, I suspect that the combined total would approach 40% or more, depending on who is sufficiently dark-skinned to be counted as black. Youth baseball has declined in popularity in the cities. MLB has acknowledged this & tried to address the problem. You can't play baseball in a gym, and it's a "traveling sport," unlike playground basketball. "Traveling sport" means someone has to drive the child somewhere to a game. Meanwhile, beisbal is flourishing in Latin America. In sum, it's a little more complex than just saying "blacks are underrepresented." Posted by: the good people of MO (mnw) at April 18, 2024 07:52 PM (NLIak) 219
Doesn't every rifle have a stock you put up against your shoulder?
12 ga SGs with pistol grips are the exception. Posted by: Sock Monkey * expert procrastinator at April 18, 2024 06:56 PM (yps4S) Also, the Franchi SPAS12. The shoulder stock actually did fold up over the rest of the gun and could be used as a carry handle. You could shoot it that way, too. (You could also push a button on the bottom of the foreend, and switch it from pump to semi-auto.) It was a very cool gun, but not really a decent weapon, IMO. Too dang heavy, too bulky, and the ability to switch from semi to pump was kinda pointless. So I traded it. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 07:56 PM (1zxQh) 220
Over the last 5 years murders identified as transgendered avg 2 per year.
Posted by: Paul banned at April 18, 2024 07:11 PM (vXKP1) Not nearly enough. Do better, murderers. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 18, 2024 07:57 PM (tkR6S) 221
Signs posted in 8 different languages are promoting free plane tickets at the same location where the city of New York is giving illegals more free hotel rooms | @FrontlinesTPUSA
Posted by: andycanuck (vtyCZ) at April 18, 2024 07:01 PM (vtyCZ) Boy, I'm seeing an opportunity here for anyone willing to take it. Get them all on the plane... and fly it to Venezuela. Posted by: GWB at April 18, 2024 08:02 PM (1zxQh) 222
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=diMYXNmJkvc
Posted by: JoshO at April 18, 2024 09:06 PM (djqxJ) 223
He just became confused about the time Hunter crashed after eating cannibus in Boise.
Posted by: N h ybugjthttfuy at April 19, 2024 06:31 AM (Uyh/q) Washington Times: Laken Riley's Illegal Alien Murderer Was Set Free Due to a "Lack of Bedspace" In Illegal Alien Dention Centers;
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