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wtf
Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:30 AM (gbOdA) 2
ESPONJA!!!1!!1!1! Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2026 09:30 AM (tljrc) 3
yow!
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:31 AM (R11M+) 4
That's pretty cool. I like it. Not for the Man Cave, though.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 18, 2026 09:31 AM (DgMqy) 5
Them's some freakishly long arms.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 18, 2026 09:31 AM (bFu5X) Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:31 AM (wkRuV) 7
The MET
Title: Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby Artist: Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, Bristol 1769–1830 London) Date: 1790 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 94 in. × 57 1/2 in. (238.8 × 146.1 cm) Classification: Paintings Cape: Capybara and Ermine Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (gbOdA) 8
Good lord, she's wearing a hornets nest!!!!
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (8AONa) 9
That's a Gucci original.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (gVUi7) 10
prematurely gray.
ermine toque. Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (R11M+) 11
Holding a wasp nest covered in spiders.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (Kt19C) 12
Welsh Witch?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:33 AM (UORBG) 13
A fur trimmed cloak and holding a fur hat
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 09:33 AM (+nEug) 14
I think the object she's holding is a muff.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 09:33 AM (i1VVh) 15
What the hell is she wearing?
Where's Piper? Paging Ms. Piper. Ms. Piper, please pick up the white courtesy phone. Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:33 AM (77rzZ) 16
Oh my! That is a woman not to be trifled with.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (tj6OY) 17
Is that a hat she's carrying in her left hand?
Posted by: dantesed at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (Oy/m2) 18
whatever it is, it's felt.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (R11M+) Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (77rzZ) 20
Dramatic background!
Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (tj6OY) 21
All fashionable little girls used to have muffs, but as fancy as that one.
Posted by: LASue at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (lCppi) Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (i1VVh) Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (gbOdA) 24
Good morning, all.
I first thought she was dropping her back-up piece after doing a dirty deed. Posted by: RI Red - who is now Somebody! at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (+EVjX) Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (Y1sOo) 26
The Met-
Elizabeth Farren is depicted as an elegant young woman, showcasing her status in high society. Setting: The background features a lush green glade, symbolizing natural beauty and vitality. Attire: Farren is dressed in luxurious fabrics, including a fur-trimmed cape, which contrasts with the summer landscape, highlighting her fashionable status. She's got gray hair. How young can she really be be? Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (NpAcC) 27
Them's some freakishly long arms.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState What? My hands go down to my knees. Ok. Only when I'm sitting down. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (wkRuV) 28
Looks like Thomas Jefferson in a dress.
Posted by: huerfano at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (98kQX) 29
fuzzy holster.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (R11M+) 30
Pretty lady, though.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (77rzZ) 31
The MET
Title: Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby Artist: Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, Bristol 1769–1830 London) Date: 1790 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 94 in. × 57 1/2 in. (238.8 × 146.1 cm) Classification: Paintings Cape: Capybara and Ermine Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (gbOdA) Painted in 1790 but he knew she'd die in 1829? Posted by: Doof at February 18, 2026 09:36 AM (tceez) 32
Satin with ermine, if I had to guess (and I do).
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 09:36 AM (OX5EB) 33
70?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:37 AM (UORBG) 34
Is all that shit machine washable?
Posted by: Betty White For Spray 'n' Wash at February 18, 2026 09:37 AM (oftw2) 35
No idea what she is wearing but I bet the artist tried to get her to take it off after the sitting! I would have.
This is an unusually interesting portrait, the subject is obviously attractive, the background is interesting, and I think it's very well executed. I'd love to hang this one. Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 09:37 AM (iKtm4) Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 18, 2026 09:37 AM (bFu5X) 37
for lunch, she rubs gravel in her hair.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (R11M+) 38
She's got some serious fur.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (pZ64F) 39
>>No idea what she is wearing but I bet the artist tried to get her to take it off after the sitting! I would have.
Fur real, fur real!! Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (tj6OY) 40
I got nothin'.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (sl73Y) 41
Designer roadkill. Fresh.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (jtM2q) 42
Don't know why she needs a muff. From the background, it doesn't look like winter.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (77rzZ) 43
34 yes. i wash my shit machine every saturday.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:38 AM (R11M+) 44
Though, to hang this one you would need one heckuva large wall! It's about 8 foot from top to bottom.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 09:39 AM (iKtm4) 45
NEXT!
Posted by: Ries Gorthanes at February 18, 2026 09:39 AM (uNwvV) 46
Days in White Satin? Doesn't sound right.
Posted by: Justin Hayward at February 18, 2026 09:39 AM (oftw2) 47
44 Though, to hang this one you would need one heckuva large wall! It's about 8 foot from top to bottom.
--------------- Yeah, this is not for the apartment crowd. Posted by: pudinhead at February 18, 2026 09:40 AM (pZ64F) 48
I like this one - would hang.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:40 AM (tj6OY) 49
Painted in 1790 but he knew she'd die in 1829?
Posted by: Doof at February 18, 2026 09:36 AM (tceez) Museums often play fast and loose with titles, particularly with portraits. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 18, 2026 09:40 AM (n9ltV) 50
She appears to have some furs draped around her shoulders and around her waist.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:40 AM (wzUl9) 51
Imma guessing she's in heat.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 18, 2026 09:41 AM (pZ64F) 52
Ah, now I get it.....
Elizabeth Stanley, Countess of Derby (c. 1759 – 23 April 1829), known as Elizabeth Farren, was an Irish actress of the late 18th century. She was born in Cork in 1759 to George Farren, a surgeon. His drinking habits brought on early death and his widow returned to Liverpool. Her mother went on the stage to support herself and her children. Elizabeth first appeared on the London stage in 1777 Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 09:41 AM (iKtm4) 53
She needs to take the ribbon off that thing. It adds nothing to the look.
Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 09:41 AM (NpAcC) 54
51 her own "personal summer."
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:41 AM (R11M+) 55
Cape: Capybara and Ermine
*** Nothing comes close to those exotic furs like capybara. At least when it comes to impressing your fellow countesses. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (wzUl9) 56
Oops- attribution of my last (@52) is from WikiCommiePedia
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (iKtm4) Posted by: mea culpa at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (52d2f) 58
The thing in her hand is a replacement for the wig on her head. Always pays to have a spare.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (MZ+PY) 59
Shamokin, PA once had a silk factory that employed 6,000 workers. It closed in 1938.
Posted by: Thanks, FDR! at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (oftw2) 60
Since she is young in this painting, is it possible she's wearing a wig?
Posted by: dantesed at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (Oy/m2) Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (wzUl9) 62
What the hell is she wearing?
I think a bigger question is why did she become Countess of Derby after her death? Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (ExV1e) 63
You ain't seen nothing
'till you're down on that muffin She told me that love was here to stay And she said, Walk This Way! Posted by: Count de Monet at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (wVcYX) 64
Why an ermine-hemmed cape and muff?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (RIvkX) 65
Elizabeth first appeared on the London stage in 1777
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 *** Born in 1759, so she was eighteen. I wonder what sort of roles she played? Juliet, perhaps? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (wzUl9) 66
21 All fashionable little girls used to have muffs, but as fancy as that one.
Posted by: LASue My muff shakes bring all the boys to the yard. Posted by: Elizabeth Farren at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (ycI94) 67
Though, to hang this one you would need one heckuva large wall! It's about 8 foot from top to bottom.
Posted by: Huck Follywood Thus the muff. It's only 8 Farren height. Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:45 AM (77rzZ) 68
Painted in 1790 but he knew she'd die in 1829?
Posted by: Doof at February 18, 2026 09:36 AM (tceez) Museums often play fast and loose with titles, particularly with portraits. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 18, 2026 09:40 AM (n9ltV) Makes sense. I was just being obtuse, as usual. Posted by: Doof at February 18, 2026 09:45 AM (tceez) 69
It's a giant furball she's made from her cats.
Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 09:45 AM (NpAcC) 70
63 You ain't seen nothing
'till you're down on that muffin She told me that love was here to stay And she said, Walk This Way! Posted by: Count de Monet at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (wVcYX) best things in lovin were a sister and a cousin Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (gbOdA) 71
The thing in her hand is a replacement for the wig on her head. Always pays to have a spare.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 18, 2026 *** "Put on yo' high-heel sneakers, Wear yo' wig hat on yo' head --" Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (wzUl9) 72
Lawwwd and ladeee Derby!
Say, Derby, I saw you riding your horse real fast the other day. Have you considered racing it? Why yes, Sandwich, and I'm thinking of draping a garland of roses on the winner, and the ladies shall wear giant hats. Say, are you eating a piece of Lord Salisbury's steak between two pieces of bread? I'll have one as well, with Lord Worcestershire's sauce. Posted by: Delurker at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (gtcuf) Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (tj6OY) 74
4 That's pretty cool. I like it. Not for the Man Cave, though.
Posted by: Bad Andrew A woman covered in fur pelts may be for the cave man, though. Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (ycI94) 75
63 if i could walk that way, i wouldn't need the talcum powder.
"alright, who's got the chest cold? oh, i'm gonna need a larger bottle..." Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (R11M+) 76
What the hell is she wearing?
Wokester: Fur. Fur is MURDER! Denizen of Great Britain, when Great Britain was still great: No s***. Posted by: Archimedes at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (Riz8t) 77
Remember, the brits pronounce it "Darby."
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:47 AM (77rzZ) 78
For those unaware, Derby is pronounced Darby when referring to the UK location.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:47 AM (7xyr6) 79
best things in lovin were a sister and a cousin
Posted by: r hennigantx It appears we aren't so different after all... Posted by: Islamic World at February 18, 2026 09:48 AM (ycI94) 80
Great morons think alike!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:48 AM (7xyr6) 81
75 63 if i could walk that way, i wouldn't need the talcum powder.
"alright, who's got the chest cold? oh, i'm gonna need a larger bottle..." Posted by: cmeat Is that from the Naughty Chemist Sketch? Posted by: Arts and Farces at February 18, 2026 09:48 AM (oftw2) 82
Which reminds me, anyone here see the "Finding Your Roots" episode with Bob Odenkirk?
Interesting family tree, lol! Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (tj6OY) 83
So, it's the Kentucky Darby?
Posted by: dantesed at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (Oy/m2) 84
Remember, the brits pronounce it "Darby."
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 *** And "clerk" is "clark." But as with English overall, it's not consistent. The "-er" sound in "fur" is not pronounced "far." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (wzUl9) 85
Some fur coats / stoles leave the head of the animal attached. I have never been a fan of that look. That said, I'm not sure what kind of head that is hanging down
Posted by: No Name Today at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (8mulE) Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (Kc+Vz) 87
Gunsmoke?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (UORBG) 88
81 paraphrased.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (R11M+) 89
CBD: What the hell is she wearing?
************* Elizabeth Farren (b. ~1759, d, 1829), Countess of Derby - a limerick Liiz Farren has died. Rest in peace. She's suffered her final release She's heading home to Derby A two day trip 'twill sure be Cause Baby, that's a long fur piece! Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (qgHp7) 90
>>For those unaware, Derby is pronounced Darby when referring to the UK location.
How about St. John? Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (tj6OY) 91
4 That's pretty cool. I like it. Not for the Man Cave, though.
Posted by: Bad Andrew A woman covered in fur pelts may be for the cave man, though. Posted by: Moron Analyst at February 18, 2026 09:46 AM (ycI94) Raquel Welch, One Million Years B.C. A Hammer Film production, so you know it's good & cheesy cinematography. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (wVcYX) Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (gVUi7) 93
Great morons think alike!
Posted by: Biden's Dog I loved your throwing dogs off the woof pun in the last thread. Wanted to counter with a dog pun of my own, but couldn't come up with one. Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (77rzZ) 94
Would Kim Darby be Kim Derby in the formerly great British Aisles?
Posted by: Gazzetteer at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (oftw2) 95
Some fur coats / stoles leave the head of the animal attached. I have never been a fan of that look. That said, I'm not sure what kind of head that is hanging down
Posted by: No Name Today at February 18, 2026 *** Looks a little like a fox, with that narrow muzzle, so I expect that might be the ermine. The capybara fur must be someplace else. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (wzUl9) 96
No mint juleps.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (UORBG) 97
This is an unusually interesting portrait, the subject is obviously attractive, the background is interesting, and I think it's very well executed. I'd love to hang this one.
Posted by: Huck Follywood ------ She was a cutie. Another painting: https://shorturl.at/sDbtm Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (XeU6L) 98
Born in 1759, so she was eighteen. I wonder what sort of roles she played? Juliet, perhaps?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:44 AM (wzUl9) ================= Wiki has a long list of her roles. Unusually for them, it's a pretty informative article! Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (oqhSb) 99
The countess was angry that day, my friends.
Posted by: George Costanza at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (t2ll/) 100
For those unaware, Derby is pronounced Darby when referring to the UK location.
London is pronounced Ululululululululu! Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (ExV1e) 101
For those unaware, Derby is pronounced Darby when referring to the UK location.
* How about St. John? Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 *** "Sin-jin," I think. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (wzUl9) 102
17 Is that a hat she's carrying in her left hand?
Posted by: dantesed at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (Oy/m2) Since it has what appears to be a handle, I'm gonna say some kind of purse or handbag. Posted by: No Name Today at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (8mulE) 103
... a long fur piece!
This referred to in the limerick community as a Dublin tender. (TheJamesMonroe won't get it.) Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 09:52 AM (qgHp7) 104
And "clerk" is "clark." But as with English overall, it's not consistent. The "-er" sound in "fur" is not pronounced "far."
And James Clerk Maxwell is pronounced Throat Warbler Mangrove. Posted by: Archimedes at February 18, 2026 09:52 AM (Riz8t) 105
And "Cholmondeley" is pronounced "Chumley."
I've given up trying to figure it out. And since I will probably never visit the UK now, I don't guess I'll need to know. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:52 AM (wzUl9) 106
She's cuter in that one, and has a dog.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (UORBG) Posted by: And yet ANOTHER obligatory Seinfeld reference at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (t2ll/) 108
She was a cutie. Another painting:
https://shorturl.at/sDbtm Posted by: Mike Hammer Lovely. Very kissable lips. Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (77rzZ) 109
you take the blonde and Ill take the one in the fur
Posted by: EE Gorre at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (gbOdA) 110
85 yeah my great aunt had a wrap (stole?) with a half dozen mustela kathia in human centipede mode- the lead one had a spring jaw as a clip. loved playing with that thing. probably broke it.
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (R11M+) 111
She was a cutie. Another painting:
https://shorturl.at/sDbtm Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 18, 2026 09:51 AM (XeU6L) The dog knows he needs to stay on her good side. Else she will be wearing him as a hat next week. Posted by: No Name Today at February 18, 2026 09:53 AM (8mulE) 112
So the gal that has the same name as the explorer that brought horses and calvary to the Americas does not know history.
Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:55 AM (gbOdA) Posted by: Don Black, who might be serious, might be kidding at February 18, 2026 09:55 AM (ZxPkt) 114
Some fur coats / stoles leave the head of the animal attached. I have never been a fan of that look. That said, I'm not sure what kind of head that is hanging down
My mother had a fox stole (maybe it was mink) with one head hanging down. We kids were fascinated by it. Posted by: Archimedes at February 18, 2026 09:55 AM (Riz8t) 115
Wiki has a long list of her roles. Unusually for them, it's a pretty informative article!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 *** It is! And I see she did play Juliet as well as some other Shakespearean female roles before she married the count when she was thirty-eight. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 09:56 AM (wzUl9) 116
"What the hell is she wearing?"
Portrait Week continues, with the Countess of Derby. The Countess is draped in a smooth linen sheet, trimmed with weasel fur, sporting splashes of blue and red, and carrying a fur-bedecked beehive. Her coiffure is by Weedwacker, her barely-glimpsed shoe is by Dorothy Gale of Kansas, and she stands proudly before a studio background shade by Acme. Okay, Piper I'm not. G'day, artsy folk. Posted by: mindful webworker - time is relative and so are my siblings at February 18, 2026 09:56 AM (oq2IS) 117
104 but properly spelled "yacht."
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:56 AM (R11M+) 118
The dog knows he needs to stay on her good side. Else she will be wearing him as a hat next week.
Posted by: No Name Today ----- Only an infidel would have that filthy beast on her furniture. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 18, 2026 09:56 AM (XeU6L) Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 09:57 AM (qgHp7) 120
That's one hell of a merkin.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 18, 2026 09:58 AM (pZ64F) 121
119 ctrl-f
Odd. None of you Morons have opined that she might be showing a bit of beaver fur. Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 09:57 AM (qgHp7) She had it cleaned last week. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:58 AM (gbOdA) 122
South of the equator beaver and capybara are interchangeable
Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:59 AM (gbOdA) 123
121 "thanks, i just had it stuffed."
Posted by: cmeat at February 18, 2026 09:59 AM (R11M+) 124
Posted by: mindful webworker - time is relative and so are my siblings at February 18, 2026 09:56 AM (oq2IS)
******** Heh! You've described her perfectly. Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 09:59 AM (qgHp7) 125
122 South of the equator beaver and capybara are interchangeable
--------------- They both stay wet, rite? Posted by: pudinhead at February 18, 2026 10:00 AM (pZ64F) 126
Wolfus, are you in a post Mardi Gras depression?
Posted by: Dr. Whatsamatta. at February 18, 2026 10:00 AM (oftw2) 127
I loved your throwing dogs off the woof pun in the last thread. Wanted to counter with a dog pun of my own, but couldn't come up with one.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:50 AM (77rzZ) - Art thread. Let's take a... paws. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 10:00 AM (7xyr6) 128
Since she is young in this painting, is it possible she's wearing a wig?
Posted by: dantesed at February 18, 2026 09:42 AM (Oy/m2) ------------- By this period, wearing your natural hair was making a comeback. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 10:00 AM (i1VVh) 129
The dog knows he needs to stay on her good side. Else she will be wearing him as a hat next week.
Posted by: No Name Today That's right, girl! Gotta keep them bitches in line! Posted by: Kristi Noem at February 18, 2026 10:01 AM (ycI94) 130
Too bad she didn't live into the television age and show up on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 10:02 AM (77rzZ) Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 10:02 AM (qgHp7) 132
She had it cleaned last week.
Posted by: r hennigantx I recommend Fur Oil to keep it soft and luxurious. It was a real game changer for me. Posted by: Emma Watson at February 18, 2026 10:02 AM (ycI94) 133
Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby
Sir Thomas Lawrence British 1790 On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 628 The Irish actress Elizabeth Farren made her London debut in 1777 and soon became one of the most popular comic performers of the day. Lawrence's "painting displeased the sitter, who asked the twenty-one-year-old artist to alter the depiction of her unfashionably slender figure." That explains the "sheen of satin and the plushness of fur." But what had been attached to the gown or robe? It appears to be beaver carcass with bows. Thank you, but I would pass hanging today's selection. Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 18, 2026 10:03 AM (NFX2v) 134
She looks like that actress with the frizzy hair and the squeaky voice. Not Bernadette Peters, the other one. Played Latke's girlfriend on Taxi, indeterminate foreign accent. You know, what's her name.
Posted by: muldoon at February 18, 2026 10:04 AM (qgHp7) 135
Carol kain or something like that Was in the princess bride and kimmie schmidt
Posted by: LASue at February 18, 2026 10:06 AM (lCppi) 136
Carol Kane.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 10:06 AM (UORBG) 137
116 "What the hell is she wearing?"
G'day, artsy folk. Posted by: mindful webworker That's great! 🤣 Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 18, 2026 10:08 AM (NFX2v) 138
Surprised PETA hasn't thrown soup at this painting.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 18, 2026 10:09 AM (AoZSo) The Morning Report — 2/18/26![]() Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invested months preparing for her highest-profile overseas trip, but when she arrived at the Munich Security Conference, the progressive lawmaker fumbled through basic foreign policy questions and is now faulting conservatives for the backlash. . . Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf told The Hill that Ocasio-Cortez is “not ready for prime time on the international stage.” “It was a beauty pageant to show that she had some chops about international issues, and she showed a complete lack of chops about international issues,” Sheinkopf said. Independent journalist Glenn Greenwald offered perhaps the sharpest critique. “Whoever convinced AOC that she had successfully completed her tutoring and was now ready to give book reports about foreign policy in public really should look for another line of work,” Greenwald said in a post on X.Supposedly she is contemplating a run at the Democrat presidential nomination in 2028? While yes she's a blithering idiot, if she does indeed land at the top of the ticket or even in the Veep slot, her idiocy and insane worldview are in complete alignment with millions of voters that constitute the base and overwhelming majority of the Democrat Party. And having udders and being latina will only help to seal the deal. Now if only her redheaded pasty husband would turn tranny and/or come out of the closet and convert to Islam, she'd be a shoe-in, nein? In other unsurprising news we have the completely corrupt judiciary shoving excrememnt down our throats and demanding we ask for seconds. An Obama-appointed federal judge has once again ruled in favor of suspected gang member and human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, giving him a lifeline he doesn't deserve. Psaki-Psircling back to Jackson for a second, I remember when an open mic caught him in a fit of pique at the ourple-lipped dog-eater promising Al Sharpton that he'd cut Obama's nuts off!" And speaking of dog-eaters and dog shit, if only the world could eradicate Islam. Outrage against Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is the left’s outrage du jour. The rage mob swung into action after Fine wrote: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Yeah, that was it. He didn’t say “Kill them all” or even “Deport them all.” He didn’t recommend any action at all. He was actually responding to an X post from far-left, pro-Hamas activist Nerdeen Kiswani. In response to a news item about two grocery stores removing people with dogs, Kiswani wrote: “Finally, NYC is coming to Islam. Dogs definitely have a place in society, just not as indoor pets. Like we’ve said all along, they are unclean.” Animal rights groups have expressed outrage over Morocco’s alleged killing of millions of stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to a recent report. Organizations such as the International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) and PETA have criticized Moroccan officials for culling the population of roughly three million stray dogs, according to the Daily Mail. The animal rights organizations have reportedly “released images and testimony” claiming that Moroccan officials are resorting to “using harsh methods” such as “clamping dogs by the neck, loading them into trucks and poisoning or shooting them before disposing of their bodies,” according to the outlet.But Jews and Nigerians and other Christians being slaughtered and crickets Be nice to see PETA come to the defense of Randy Fine. Be nice if I won Powerball every week for the next 10 years or could go back in time and have a threesome with Raquel Welch and Ann Margret. Well at least those latter two are realistic unlike my first sentence. Have a great day. And lastly, a quick shout-out and a huge thank you for your continued support in hitting our tip jar. It truly is appreciated more than you can know.
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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at February 18, 2026 07:35 AM (0N4FZ) 2
2th
Posted by: Hawkpilot at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (ewuvP) 3
So close..
Posted by: torabora at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (nL9pE) 4
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (PpBto) 5
Morning, JJ. Hope both you and YOUR first lady are doing well.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (PpBto) 6
Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 07:37 AM (jtM2q) 7
"If this matter were actually about the law or due process, Kilmar Abrego Garcia would already be deported and would never set foot in this country again; Judge Xinis will not be satisfied until he is authorized to live in the United States forever,”
The judge is doing this on purpose because she knows that she will never be called out by SCOTUS for her behavior. She is giving more due process to a criminal illegal alien than I would get if I was arrested. Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at February 18, 2026 07:38 AM (0N4FZ) 8
Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invested months preparing for her highest-profile overseas trip, but when she arrived at the Munich Security Conference, the progressive lawmaker fumbled through basic foreign policy questions and is now faulting conservatives for the backlash. . . Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf told The Hill that Ocasio-Cortez is “not ready for prime time on the international stage.”
She was a f*cking bartender 6 years ago. The fact that they think she's already some political juggernaut shows how shallow and underwhelming the Dem party really is. R's BETTER f*cking take full advantage of this opportunity, but we know they won't. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:39 AM (PpBto) 9
AOC, test
Failed Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:40 AM (+nEug) 10
By the time the 2028 Dem primary kicks off all that will be left of AOC's Munich speech will be a couple of carefully chosen soundbites and a lot of evil right winger attacks upon her.
Posted by: davidt at February 18, 2026 07:40 AM (Q+gd/) 11
While yes she's a blithering idiot, if she does indeed land at the top of the ticket or even in the Veep slot, her idiocy and insane worldview are in complete alignment with millions of voters that constitute the base and overwhelming majority of the Democrat Party. And having udders and being latina will only help to seal the deal.
Having been raised in a not so poor environment, can she even speak Spanish? I mean, if she's going to play up the whole "immigrant" bullshit, she better be able to speak another language. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:41 AM (PpBto) 12
Illegal Alien Kills Georgia Teacher While Fleeing From ICE
Notice that she was Black and that was left out of the article to protect the illegal. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 07:42 AM (gbOdA) 13
Good morning dear morons and happy birthday JJ
Praying for all the Christian morons in their season of sorrow. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 07:42 AM (RIvkX) 14
"Pair of Illegal Aliens Accused of Torturing, Sexually Assaulting Man in North Carolina Home Invasion"
Are you criticizing their culture? This sounds like a criticism of their culture. Posted by: fd at February 18, 2026 07:43 AM (vFG9F) Posted by: Hillary Clinton at February 18, 2026 07:43 AM (DDJSl) 16
or could go back in time and have a threesome with Raquel Welch and Ann Margret.
Woof. Way to blow your load early in the day. Wow....... I'll be in my bunk. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:43 AM (PpBto) 17
Second Winter has begun here in northern WI with a blustery storm, after a nice warm pleasant first False Spring.
Posted by: davidt at February 18, 2026 07:44 AM (Q+gd/) Posted by: Will Robinson at February 18, 2026 07:45 AM (VxFiM) 19
I don't have to agree with Trump on everything and Jackson was a POS race monger.
Posted by: fd at February 18, 2026 07:45 AM (vFG9F) 20
The new national sport of "Where's Nancy?" continues apace.
I'd never take a kidnap hostage skiing at Tahoe, for instance. And an 84-year old woman at a hockey game? Fits right in. Sure wish she'd worn the beanie and striped shirt. Follow us for more "Where's Nancy" tips. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 18, 2026 07:45 AM (zdLoL) 21
She was a f*cking bartender 6 years ago. The fact that they think she's already some political juggernaut shows how shallow and
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:39 AM (PpBto) JUGGSernaut! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 07:46 AM (x0n13) 22
What was she doing on the international prime time stage in the first place? She’s just a garden variety congress critter. Seeking publicity, I suppose. “Well it worked, didn’t it?”
Posted by: Common Tater at February 18, 2026 07:47 AM (Q9ENj) 23
The fun is going to be in watching AOC trying to do a recovery tour.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:48 AM (+nEug) 24
14 "Pair of Illegal Aliens Accused of Torturing, Sexually Assaulting Man in North Carolina Home Invasion"
Are you criticizing their culture? This sounds like a criticism of their culture. Posted by: fd at February 18, 2026 07:43 AM (vFG9F) As I wrote, Islamo/Wetback/Homo/subhuman beasts, a veritable quadfecta of Democrat constituencies. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 07:49 AM (x0n13) 25
Just when you thought that syphilis-infected eyesore in Chicago known as the Obama presidential library couldn't get any worse...
(Narrator voice: it's worse) Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 07:49 AM (Y1sOo) 26
She was a f*cking bartender 6 years ago.
You must stop this. She never qualified as a bartender. Bartending is an honorable profession. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 18, 2026 07:49 AM (zdLoL) 27
Good morning again everyone, thx JJ.
Posted in the Pixy thread that I love Crockett jumping ugly on Colbert after the Talerico episode dust up. The Dems are beginning to fight each other. Ya- hoo Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 07:50 AM (Kc+Vz) 28
Polymarket has now increased to 83% Dems winning the House. And GOP holding Senate at 60%
But trending Dem === How much have you invested big dummy? Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 07:50 AM (RIvkX) 29
Has anybody seen my wiener? Do you want to?
Posted by: AliasDumbAss at February 18, 2026 07:51 AM (vFG9F) Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 07:51 AM (Cjt/F) 31
So many good band names today!
Fish-eyed Blackguards Red-haired Pasty Husbands Purple Lipped Dog Eaters Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 07:51 AM (i1VVh) 32
Polymarkets will predict a 137% chance of the dems taking the house in about 2weeks.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:51 AM (+nEug) 33
Jackson? He was in it for the coin. And poon...
As far as the judge? It's time to follow that time honored tradition of...ignoring it. Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 07:51 AM (cGjQu) Posted by: davidt at February 18, 2026 07:52 AM (Q+gd/) 35
Meet The Radical ‘Abolish ICE’ Activist Tapped As Mamdani’s New Immigration Chief
-- This is probably a stupid question, but why does a city in a state in the USA need an "immigration chief?" Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 07:52 AM (qBdHI) 36
22 What was she doing on the international prime time stage in the first place? She’s just a garden variety congress critter. Seeking publicity, I suppose. “Well it worked, didn’t it?”
Posted by: Common Tater at February 18, 2026 07:47 AM (Q9ENj) Testing for 2028 in a friendly environment. Posted by: Nova Local at February 18, 2026 07:53 AM (tOcjL) 37
Family Blasts Canada's 'Cult of Death': 26-Year-Old Euthanized Over Depression—Not Terminal Illness
https://is.gd/mF2nTW - I hope they're not around if I'm at the Pizza Hut all you can eat buffet and they run out of the good pizza. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 07:53 AM (FXNzP) 38
She was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
When Chakrabarti met her Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (viF8m) 39
Polymarkets < jim Cramer <<< Nancy P's investment advice...
Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (cGjQu) 40
This is probably a stupid question, but why does a city in a state in the USA need an "immigration chief?"
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 07:52 AM (qBdHI) ---------- Another way to give a crony a suck at the gummint teat. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (i1VVh) 41
Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez invested months preparing for her highest-profile overseas trip,
I'm not sure I would buy that. The Communists are probably playing the same game Trump often plays - offer a distraction. When I see an obvious squirrel, in this case a retard who will dependently draw attention, look around as to what the They don't want you to see or discuss. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (a4flb) 42
@39 that much is true
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (Kc+Vz) Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (u82oZ) 44
Jesse picked up MLK's bloody shirt, and turned it into a career
Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (ZxPkt) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 07:55 AM (cGjQu) 46
Apparently it's Bass Ackwards Day.
BREAKING - A fuming Jasmine Crockett has released a statement defending the federal government, confirming that Stephen Colbert and her Democratic opponent James Talarico were lying about the Trump administration pulling his interview. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 07:55 AM (FXNzP) 47
JUGGSernaut! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 07:46 AM (x0n13) Well played. I bow to the master. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:56 AM (PpBto) 48
the betting sites are in it to make money. Nothing else. They will say whatever they think will get them the most profit.
Posted by: Will Robinson at February 18, 2026 07:56 AM (VxFiM) 49
fuming Jasmine Crockett has released a statement defending the federal government,"
Popcorn, get your fresh hot buttered here!!! Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 07:56 AM (cGjQu) 50
Sandy Cortez from a toney suburb went to Boston University (which I'm told is a community college, at best) and took an 'economics' degree, probably of the Marxism and Gay Gender Studies variety.
She moved to the financial capital of the world with an 'economics' degree, yet was working as a cocktail waitress until she answered a casting call for a Bernie Bro fightin' socialist house run. She won the call. She's a blithering idiot with knockers. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (cxFcK) 51
She was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
When Chakrabarti met her Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 07:54 AM (viF8m) ==== Yes, my next congresscum. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (RIvkX) 52
While yes she's a blithering idiot, if she does indeed land at the top of the ticket or even in the Veep slot, her idiocy and insane worldview are in complete alignment with millions of voters that constitute the base and overwhelming majority of the Democrat Party.
============= JD makes a distinction in AOC's case. He thinks she isn't as stupid as she appears but, he says, she is obviously ignorant of foreign policy (which fits with her ignorance of American values, of economics, of history, of Mexican ancestry, of...basically everything). I think he's just being polite. At some point, ignorance is not just because she hasn't read or studied issues, it's because she is lazy and stupid. Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (tZuW2) 53
Mamdani says tax the wealthy or property taxes skyrocket. Never a thought about cutting costs . Maybe he could cut the cities new "city immigration chief"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (Kc+Vz) 54
You must stop this.
She never qualified as a bartender. Bartending is an honorable profession. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 18, 2026 07:49 AM (zdLoL) So she was never a bartender and her entire existence has been a boldfaced lie from the start? Not surprising, but what was she doing before destroying America from within? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:58 AM (PpBto) 55
the betting sites are in it to make money"
And that comes from clicks. The more eyeballs, the more chances of finding fool...er...gamblers. Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 07:58 AM (cGjQu) 56
Hey, Mistah Talarico, tally me banana...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 07:59 AM (i1VVh) 57
Morning all
Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 07:59 AM (wkRuV) 58
They Diddy-ed us and they're happy about it.
Dems Celebrate as Their Effort to Keep 73K Voters Without ID on Rolls Succeeds Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 07:59 AM (FXNzP) 59
One of the most stubborn facts in modern criminal justice is that repeat offending is not just an occasional occurrence. It is the norm. The Bureau of Justice Statistics tracked state prisoners released in 2005 and found that 68% were arrested again within three years, 79% within six years, and 83% within nine years. Over that nine-year period, those 401,288 released prisoners racked up nearly two million arrests -- about five arrests per released prisoner.
I shall rewrite the last sentence: 400,000 people destroyed 2,000,000 peoples' lives. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:00 AM (gbOdA) 60
Yesterday, Bongino had John Solomon on his radio show. Solomon predicted Trump would soon release information that foreign powers meddled in our elections. A guy on X wrote a long tweet about it. About an hour ago Trump reposted the tweet.
That might cause a bit of a pucker on the left. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (viF8m) 61
This is probably a stupid question, but why does a city in a state in the USA need an "immigration chief?"
So Pajeet gets his diploma from the mill and heads to the US dragging along his wife. He gets a job, she gets a job. They then embark on making lots of anchor babies. Each kid is going to cost the tax payers at a bare minimum a quarter million dollars. She can't raise them herself and work so she brings in her parents and his parents. They get a loan to buy a large enough place to live, they write off everything on their taxes, their parents get on various public assistance programs or we pay them to watch the kids. Pajeet eventually gets promoted to hiring manager status and brings in his whole village. Wash, Rinse, Repeat. It takes a lot of concierge services by the government to coördinate all of the visas, the entitlements, the legal training to exploit the system, and to then trade the new residency into illegal votes for the Party Machine. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (a4flb) 62
Never a thought about cutting costs "
You've just described several Houston area skrool chiefs, who are now faced with "declining " enrollment... due to, oh I dunno ... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (cGjQu) 63
58 They Diddy-ed us and they're happy about it.
Dems Celebrate as Their Effort to Keep 73K Voters Without ID on Rolls Succeeds Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 07:59 AM (FXNzP) But they got rid of 150,000 since the started with a list of over 220,000. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (gbOdA) 64
JD makes a distinction in AOC's case. He thinks she isn't as stupid as she appears but, he says, she is obviously ignorant of foreign policy (which fits with her ignorance of American values, of economics, of history, of Mexican ancestry, of...basically everything).
I think he's just being polite. At some point, ignorance is not just because she hasn't read or studied issues, it's because she is lazy and stupid. Posted by: Huck Follywood She's dumb as a stump. She supposedly "studied" for her embarrassing Munich trip. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (wkRuV) 65
I think he's just being polite. At some point, ignorance is not just because she hasn't read or studied issues, it's because she is lazy and stupid.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (tZuW2) Yeah, it's stupid and lazy. It would have taken no work to memorize Hillary's vapid foreign-policy positions and parrot them. Or to simply criticize Trump's with the well-worn establishment talking points. But she's come of age in the land if The Daily Show, so she thinks making underinformed smartass remarks about cowboys is the way. Not that it will matter. Last D national candidate was a cackling retard, and she still came within striking distance. Candidate quality does not matter. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at February 18, 2026 08:02 AM (zZ4br) 66
They just need to find a big enough lie.
Hillary Clinton Accuses GOP of Using Epstein Investigation to Shield Trump Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:02 AM (FXNzP) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:03 AM (cGjQu) 68
"One of the most stubborn facts in modern criminal justice is that repeat offending is not just an occasional occurrence."
Many of the local mug shots are of people arrested for parole violations. A large percentage of those people are adorned with neck and face tats. Posted by: fd at February 18, 2026 08:03 AM (vFG9F) 69
Ah....a cocktail waitress.
She should've ended up like my bud's sister. She worked as a cocktail waitress in a strip club, wound up banging one of the regulars, now is married with 2 kids and after a lengthy military career, won't leave his abusive, sorry ass because he's given her herpes and genital warts and she doesn't want to spread the disease. Oh, and it just so happens to be the f*ck that threatened me via cease and desist order that I'm trying to contact a lawyer on......... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (PpBto) 70
>>Sandy Cortez from a toney suburb went to Boston University (which I'm told is a community college, at best) and took an 'economics' degree, probably of the Marxism and Gay Gender Studies variety.
BU is a large university with a lot of colleges. Some are good. Some not so much. AOC went to the College of Arts and Sciences not the business college for her degree. The C of A and S falls into the latter category. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (viF8m) 71
"Pair of Illegal Aliens Accused of Torturing, Sexually Assaulting Man in North Carolina Home Invasion"
They didn't have to pay them for that? Posted by: Don Lemon at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (qwype) 72
54 So she was never a bartender and her entire existence has been a boldfaced lie from the start?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:58 AM (PpBto) BALD-faced. Posted by: XTC at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (iXqHn) 73
At some point, ignorance is not just because she hasn't read or studied issues, it's because she is lazy and stupid.
----------- This, too, is the story of Kamala. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (i1VVh) 74
in modern criminal justice is that repeat offending is not just an occasional occurrence."
That's human nature. Nothing modern. Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (cGjQu) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:06 AM (FXNzP) 76
She's dumb as a stump. She supposedly "studied" for her embarrassing Munich trip.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 08:01 AM (wkRuV) Many years ago, at least she was a "show us your tits" kinda girl. Gravity, time and mental illness have taken their toll. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:06 AM (qwype) 77
How coincidental that Reverend Jackson should pass on the anniversary of National Treasure Rush Limbaugh’s death, given that Jesse was the virtual epitome of Rushbo’s expression PROFESSIONALL Negro
Posted by: Despise Marxist Rat Race Baiters at February 18, 2026 08:06 AM (HeR4S) 78
it's because she is lazy and stupid.
----------- This, too, is the story of Kamala" Golf ball/ hose. Some assembly required Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:07 AM (cGjQu) 79
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Sullivan confirmed the additional details, stating, “the man who was arrested was running toward the Capitol with a shot gun. He was wearing a tactical vest and had additional rounds of ammo on him.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:07 AM (szNRO) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:07 AM (FXNzP) 81
Also, violence and crime tend to escalate as the perpetrator learns that the behavior not only draws little consequence but more often enjoyable, rewarding, and sometimes lauded.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:07 AM (RIvkX) 82
They just need to find a big enough lie.
Hillary Clinton Accuses GOP of Using Epstein Investigation to Shield Trump Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:02 AM (FXNzP) You drink the blood of aborted fetus's you sick, twisted Satanic beast. F*ck off. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:08 AM (PpBto) 83
Spanish National who was ARRESTED by the Feds while dropping off her son at pre-school in Little Ferry NJ, has now been CHARGED with multiple HEROIN/COCAINE charges in Bergen County NJ.
Naomi Homs Cabezas, a Spanish national living in Bogota, NJ, was charged with manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute heroin/cocaine on January 16, 2026, out of Hackensack NJ and is now facing DEPORTATION! She was also charged with additional traffic offenses cited in Paterson, NJ, shortly after the Jan. 16 incident. Imagine if the Leftists had their way, who were calling for Ms. Cabezas to be FREED back onto our STREETS as recently as YESTERDAY! Thank Goodness JUSTICE will prevail and Ms. Cabezas will be DEPORTED and hopefully in PRISON. May God bless her son, who she clearly does not care very much about and the State may very well have to care for because of her alleged CRIMES. Keep Fighting 🇺🇸 Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (szNRO) 84
79 U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Sullivan confirmed the additional details, stating, “the man who was arrested was running toward the Capitol with a shot gun. He was wearing a tactical vest and had additional rounds of ammo on him.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:07 AM (szNRO) Zombie Dick Cheney. Plug him in the head, it's the only way to be sure. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (qwype) 85
Within 3 mile of their house:
Housing 68% Low income housing 57% BULLSHIT No one want low income housing near their house. These have to be made up numbers. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (gbOdA) 86
BALD-faced. Posted by: XTC at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (iXqHn) I've seen it 15 different ways and never know which one is correct. I'm to take YOUR word on it now? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (PpBto) 87
in modern criminal justice is that repeat offending is not just an occasional occurrence."
- It's not like we can give them conscience implants. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (FXNzP) 88
BALD-faced.
Posted by: XTC at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (iXqHn) -------- This guy gets it! BUCK naked SET foot in HOME in on Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (i1VVh) 89
Also for the record:
any random dog > any random Muslim Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (RIvkX) 90
Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:10 AM (ExV1e) 91
PS Bradley Effect
Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:10 AM (gbOdA) 92
In the case of Camela it could be "balled face".
Posted by: fd at February 18, 2026 08:11 AM (vFG9F) 93
89 Also for the record:
any random dog > any random Muslim Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:09 AM (RIvkX) Islam is right about women. Dogs are right about men. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:11 AM (qwype) 94
BALD-faced.
Posted by: XTC ______ The interwebs say bare-faced is the oldest and original form, dating from the 1500s. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:11 AM (XvL8K) 95
> Yesterday, Bongino had John Solomon on his radio show. Solomon predicted Trump would soon release information that foreign powers meddled in our elections.
------------- A couple months ago there was a long video about foreign election interference. I can't locate it now, but purported to link outfits like Dominion with foreign owned companies who supply software to run (tabulate) elections. Maduro's Venezuela figured prominently and the cartels had a hand in it too. I'm betting that Maduro's capture had as much to do with all that as it did with his cartel connections. As usual, this was a "connect the dots" sort of thing so the typical disclaimers apply. Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 08:11 AM (jtM2q) 96
Spain Amnesty Scheme Could Grant 1.3 Million Illegals Residency"
Well of course. We need the labor! /really stupid euros for the last 2+ thousand years... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:11 AM (cGjQu) 97
Why isn't it BOLD as in bold typeface?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:12 AM (PpBto) 98
Last Friday, in a match that Canada won 8-6, a verbal altercation broke out between the third throwers from each team. Near the end of the match, after a debate over minor rules reached its crescendo, Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson passive-aggressively accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating. Kennedy promptly declared that he “didn’t give a shit,” twice telling Eriksson to “fuck off.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:12 AM (szNRO) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:13 AM (qKSbI) 100
Trump's praising Jesse was in part being decent and also sticking it up Obama's nose/butt. I'm good with the sticking it to the Barky part
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 08:13 AM (Kc+Vz) 101
98 Last Friday, in a match that Canada won 8-6, a verbal altercation broke out between the third throwers from each team. Near the end of the match, after a debate over minor rules reached its crescendo, Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson passive-aggressively accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating. Kennedy promptly declared that he “didn’t give a shit,” twice telling Eriksson to “fuck off.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:12 AM (szNRO) At least in hockey, they use their fists. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:13 AM (qwype) 102
I am enjoying watching the tragedy unfold in New York City.
Martin Scorsese should do a movie. "Mean Streets 2: Johnny Boy's Mamdani Boogaloo". Get De Niro's old wrinkled ass to play Johnny Boy again before he croaks. Posted by: I Point And Laugh at February 18, 2026 08:13 AM (Ljddq) 103
Last Friday, in a match that Canada won 8-6, a verbal altercation broke out between the third throwers from each team. Near the end of the match, after a debate over minor rules reached its crescendo, Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson passive-aggressively accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating. Kennedy promptly declared that he “didn’t give a shit,” twice telling Eriksson to “fuck off.”
Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:12 AM (szNRO) Video replay showed he did touch the stone after releasing it. No one cared. It didn't affect a damn thing. No one cares. It's curling. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:14 AM (PpBto) Posted by: SMOD at February 18, 2026 08:14 AM (szNRO) 105
You wouldn't like her when she's angry.
AOC Is Big Mad at Press Coverage of Her World Stage Disaster - Of course, I didn't like her when she wasn't angry. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:14 AM (FXNzP) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:15 AM (cGjQu) 107
Passive-aggressive curlers. Who would have thought it?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 08:15 AM (i1VVh) 108
Laugh at titty caca all you want but this country is half full of literal lunatics who would vote for her in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:15 AM (XV/Pl) 109
no holes barred
tough road to hoe Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:15 AM (ZxPkt) 110
Mixing people with disparate interests does not create an improved position. We have been warned about it, but despite the efforts of many, were forced to swallow the poison.
Posted by: Clear-Eyed Killer at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (m0F9m) 111
Wooden door with knockers >>> AOC with knockers Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (xG4kz) 112
No one cares. It's curling.
It was invented by drunk ice fishermen (BIRM) on a frozen lake in Minnesota. They would chuck cinder blocks to see who had to run to the liquor store on the sled. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (qwype) 113
How do you cheat at curling?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (XV/Pl) 114
Laugh at titty caca all you want but this country is half full of literal lunatics who would vote for her in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Thomas Bender She will be running for President for the rest of her life. And ours. At least Gary Hartpence went away. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (cxFcK) 115
but this country is half full of literal lunatics who would vote for her in a heartbeat."
Democracy is for idiots... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (cGjQu) 116
Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde. Does anyone have a pacer account? it seems with everything else I have an ADA title 3 complaint against me and I'd like to print out the filings. I'm sorry to ask, but if anyone also has a firm they know that deals with such matters I'd appreciate the lead. Posted by: Inogame at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (53oGX) 117
CBSE’s guiding principles pledge to “center Blackness unapologetically” by offering black students year-round academic interventions in math and literacy, tutoring, food assistance, and transportation support. Yet PPS data from 2021–2022 shows widespread academic struggles: only 17% of Black students meet third-grade reading proficiency levels, with similarly low rates for Native American students (17.6%) and Pacific Islanders (16.7%).
Zero of these mistreated kids will ever stand a chance in todays society. ZERO Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (gbOdA) 118
Wooden door with knockers >>> AOC with knockers
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (xG4kz) Why THANK you, doctor! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:17 AM (PpBto) 119
toad the line Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:17 AM (xG4kz) 120
Last Friday, in a match that Canada won 8-6, a verbal altercation broke out between the third throwers from each team. Near the end of the match, after a debate over minor rules reached its crescendo, Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson passive-aggressively accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating. Kennedy promptly declared that he “didn’t give a shit,” twice telling Eriksson to “fuck off.”
Posted by: SMOD Some memes on the topic. https://is.gd/QJMj6F Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:17 AM (FXNzP) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:17 AM (cGjQu) Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:17 AM (qwype) 123
Many of the local mug shots are of people arrested for parole violations.
"parole violations". Its a major reason why we keep the war on drugs. Possession is drop dead simple to prove in court. If a LEO pulls over a known thief with a back seat filled with stolen car radios and a bag of drugs, everyone forgets about the car radios because a defense attorney could make an argument that Tyrone is a well respected repairman on his way to teach a class on car radio repair. The drugs, like a "parole violation" doesn't require any work. Al Capone on "tax evasion" Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 08:18 AM (a4flb) 124
BBC reports,
Nine people have been arrested in France following an investigation into the murder of a far-right nationalist student by suspected militants from the far-left. Those detained include a parliamentary assistant for a deputy from the radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student, died in hospital on Saturday – two days after being beaten and kicked about the head by a gang of masked young men in Lyon. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (RIvkX) 125
She will be running for President for the rest of her life. And ours. At least Gary Hartpence went away.
Posted by: Blutarski __________ She's done when what remains of her looks are gone. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (XvL8K) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (cGjQu) 127
If not too late for a Limbaugh memory, his radio show came on late in the evening. I remember Tom Snyder announcing with dismay that his radio show will be replaced by Rush Limbaugh. "I don't know what will happen!"
Oh, happy day! Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (yJpvi) 128
g'mornin' again, 'rons Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (tljrc) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:20 AM (PpBto) 130
126 loose your mind"
"Down on the corner, Audi in the street. Willie and the poor boys" Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (cGjQu) There's a bathroom on the right. Posted by: Roy at February 18, 2026 08:20 AM (qwype) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:20 AM (PpBto) 132
Laugh at titty caca all you want but this country is half full of literal lunatics who would vote for her in a heartbeat.
-- Oh, I'm not laughing. I wouldn't go as far as to say half full of literal lunatics that would vote for her, but close enough to make me shudder. She is a brain dead dope who is so blinded by her failed ideology that she will never change. But so are upwards of 40% of Americans. It's a scary thing to contemplate. Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 08:20 AM (qBdHI) 133
113 How do you cheat at curling?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:16 AM (XV/Pl) After releasing the stone, you touch with a finger to adjust your path. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (gbOdA) 134
...he did touch the stone after releasing it Not for nothing was his nickname "The Stone Diddler" Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (xG4kz) 135
Ian Choudri, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in Folsom earlier this month, KCRA 3 has confirmed.
Folsom police said Choudri, 57, was arrested in a neighborhood in Folsom on Feb. 4. A spokesperson for the department told KCRA 3 on Monday that they did not have additional information that could be released about the arrest. The incident occurred one day after Choudri appeared with Gov. Gavin Newsom to celebrate the completion of the Southern Railhead facility in Kern County. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (RIvkX) 136
Tom Noonan died. Actor who played Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (Kc+Vz) 137
Hillary Clinton Accuses GOP of Using Epstein Investigation to Shield Trump
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:02 AM (FXNzP) =================== Democrats first thought the Epstein file release would prove Trump a pedo. Instead, it destroyed the reputations of Democrat after Democrat. It ground Bill Clinton into dust. It embarrassed Congressional Democrats, and emphasized how feckless Ro Khanna has been lately. So we've come full circle, and Hillzabub now says the file release Democrats furiously and endlessly demanded is nothing more than a PDJT protection racket. New irony meters for everyone! Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (becA2) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (cGjQu) 139
I think Sandy Cortez was selected and coached to be exactly what you see today. Whomever sat with her and outlined the political culture that she'd have to adopt did a piss poor job.
I mean, even stupid people like AOC should be able to memorize short, simple sound bites to utter when asked.... but even this is beyond her abilities. Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (jtM2q) 140
Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student, died in hospital on Saturday – two days after being beaten and kicked about the head by a gang of masked young men in Lyon.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:19 AM (RIvkX) He wasn't 'far right.' He was a devout Catholic there to protect the women protesting. He died for it. F*ck the left. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:22 AM (PpBto) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:22 AM (cGjQu) 142
Well, we're approaching Mardi Gras so let the good times roll!
Congress Declines to Adopt Trump's Efforts to Cut Government Spending Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:22 AM (FXNzP) 143
The USS Gerald R. Ford is stuck in a time loop, where it is always on the way to the Middle East, but never arrives
Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:22 AM (ZxPkt) 144
108 Laugh at titty caca all you want but this country is half full of literal lunatics who would vote for her in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:15 AM (XV/Pl) Some people are going to argue "People will see her speak and know she's too stupid to vote for!" But that's exactly why people WILL vote for her. 1) To spite rational peple. 2) Because it makes them feel like THEY could be president. Posted by: XTC at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (iXqHn) 145
Oh, I'm not laughing. I wouldn't go as far as to say half full of literal lunatics that would vote for her, but close enough to make me shudder. Be of good cheer, the reason that the pols have zero interest in the SAVE act is that most of the fools and retards that "voted" for them are dead, illegal, cartoon characters, ghosts, multi-votes, family pets, etc. If the cuntry was as you fear, then they wouldn't care about the SAVE Act or at least not fight it as much as they are. Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (a4flb) 146
I wouldn't go as far as to say half full of literal lunatics that would vote for her, but close enough to make me shudder. She is a brain dead dope who is so blinded by her failed ideology that she will never change. But so are upwards of 40% of Americans. It's a scary thing to contemplate.
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 08:20 AM (qBdHI) Mitt Romney (pbuh) was filleted in the media for saying that exact thing. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (PpBto) 147
Today is Ash Wednesday. ✝️
First Day of Lent. Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (NpAcC) 148
Within 3 mile of their house:
Housing 68% Low income housing 57% BULLSHIT No one want low income housing near their house. These have to be made up numbers. Posted by: r hennigantx If people wanted low income housing close to them, there wouldn't be HOAs. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (wkRuV) 149
Ian Choudri, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in Folsom earlier this month, KCRA 3 has confirmed.
-- Too bad he's not in MN or he could be elected Attorney General. Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (qBdHI) 150
Hit me with your pet shark
Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (ZxPkt) 151
Think I read bout a month ago that locking up something like 1,800 career criminals in Chicago would drop the crime rate 80%.
Being a career criminal shouldn't be a lifestyle choice. Posted by: Three-Time Loser at February 18, 2026 08:24 AM (oftw2) 152
After releasing the stone, you touch with a finger to adjust your path. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:21 AM (gbOdA) Well, it seems odd nothing happened to him, the team wasn't penalized and nothing changed officially. If a rule was broken, for sure officials would've done something. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:24 AM (PpBto) 153
After releasing the stone, you touch with a finger to adjust your path. Posted by: r hennigantx It seems that you may touch the stone's handle after releasing it, but not the stone itself, and all before it crosses the hog line on the end from which it was launched. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:24 AM (xG4kz) 154
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 08:23 AM (a4flb)
== Good perspective, Drip. Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 08:24 AM (qBdHI) Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 18, 2026 08:25 AM (DgMqy) 156
The USS Gerald R. Ford is stuck in a time loop, where it is always on the way to the Middle East, but never arrives
Posted by: Don Black Like that truck racing towards the bollards with the caption, "watch until the end". 45 minutes later... Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 08:25 AM (wkRuV) 157
S'cuse me while I kiss this guy Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 18, 2026 08:25 AM (DgMqy) In a live concert recording, he does say "'scuse me while I kiss that guy." Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:25 AM (PpBto) 158
CLC continues:
Supporters of the SAVE Act may argue that voters can use a passport to register, but this is an insufficient option. Only about half of all U.S. citizens have a passport, and obtaining one to satisfy the SAVE Act could be costly and time-consuming. Why do they need a passport? any of the following: (1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:26 AM (gbOdA) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:26 AM (FXNzP) 160
Maria Bartiromo just shredded Jared Moskowitz live on TV and it was glorious.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:26 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:26 AM (cGjQu) 162
Speaking of Chicago race hustlers, there's supposed to be a mix up on the Obama flack tower with the 5 foot letters at the top quoting hisself arranged in a meaningless order. Fitting, if true. Posted by: Auspex at February 18, 2026 08:27 AM (Y8DZL) 163
156 The USS Gerald R. Ford is stuck in a time loop, where it is always on the way to the Middle East, but never arrives
Posted by: Don Blac It's just going half the distance remaining with each move. Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 18, 2026 08:27 AM (DgMqy) 164
It's also,
Crab Stuffed Flounder Day. Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 08:28 AM (NpAcC) 165
If a rule was broken, for sure officials would've done something.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 08:24 AM (PpBto) For touching the stone you shall be punched in the rocks. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:28 AM (gbOdA) 166
So Sandy Cortez was a bartender in NYC. Probably dispensing her brand of wisdom over the bar, to the rummys who come in every day to ogle her cleavage every time she reaches into the beer case for the next Michelob Lite. One day, one of the regulars blurts out 'You should run for Congress!'
and a legend is born Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:28 AM (ZxPkt) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:28 AM (cGjQu) 168
Shouldn't the Olympics have been put on hiatus until Nancy Guthrie is found?
Posted by: First Things First at February 18, 2026 08:28 AM (oftw2) 169
Shouldn't the Olympics have been put on hiatus until Nancy Guthrie is found?"
So close to pride month? Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:29 AM (cGjQu) 170
AOC Is Big Mad at Press Coverage of Her World Stage Disaster
========================= So, Sandy, it seems the list of people who want to date you just expanded bigly. Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 08:29 AM (vLCcF) 171
And I thought Gidzilla was bad!
Actor Shia Labeouf Arrested After Alleged Brawl During Mardi Gras in New Orleans: “He’s Terrorizing the City” Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:29 AM (FXNzP) 172
BU is a large university with a lot of colleges. Some are good. Some not so much. AOC went to the College of Arts and Sciences not the business college for her degree. The C of A and S falls into the latter category. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 08:04 AM (viF8m) ------ Her looks and her ability to talk the usual liberal clap, trap get her through most domestic politics discussions, not that I agree with any of it. But we saw that fallback to word salad for anything serious. Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 18, 2026 08:30 AM (yJpvi) 173
The American Revolution was fomented out of taverns, the Communist Revolution will be led by a bar tender.
Book it. Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:30 AM (XV/Pl) 174
>>The USS Gerald R. Ford is stuck in a time loop, where it is always on the way to the Middle East, but never arrives
It's been only five days since it was ordered to the Middle East. How fast do you think it goes? lol Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 08:31 AM (Y1sOo) 175
The American Revolution was fomented out of taverns, the Communist Revolution will be led by a bar tender.
Book it. Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 08:30 AM (XV/Pl) --------- You know who else tried to start a revolution in a bar? Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 08:31 AM (i1VVh) 176
Folsom police said Choudri, 57, was arrested in a neighborhood in Folsom Why, he can serve out his sentence just a couple of neighborhoods over from his! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:31 AM (xG4kz) 177
Her looks and her ability to talk the usual liberal clap,"
Yeah, sure. /Grad student instructor who gave her an "A" for... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:31 AM (cGjQu) 178
Sandy is too dumb to make a rum and Coke. She was NOT a bartender. Maybe a cocktail waitress. Though I doubt she would get orders straight doing that.
Posted by: Udderly Useless at February 18, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2) 179
I don't know if he's a terrorist but definitely a dumb ass.
John Cleese Asks if He Will Be Branded a Terrorist for Questioning Islam in Britain Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:32 AM (FXNzP) 180
I wonder what AOC's policy is when foreign nationals jump the borders of her big juicy booty.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 08:32 AM (gVUi7) 181
I have followed polymarket closely the last couple of years, and they screwed up a lot of big races.
They had Trump losing Michigan, Wisconsin, and Neveda on election morning 2024. Dems holding the House in 2022, and several Senate races. Posted by: Jonah at February 18, 2026 08:33 AM (YCxFk) 182
>It's been only five days since it was ordered to the Middle East. How fast do you think it goes? lol
---- next week it will still be a week away Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt) 183
Though I doubt she would get orders straight doing that."
"Hey, I ordered a... wow. Look at those...." *leaves $20 tip* Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:34 AM (cGjQu) Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt) 185
The disrespect being shown to Arlo and Woody during this blizzard of Gutherie coverage is a source for deep and abiding shame in this country. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 08:34 AM (xG4kz) 186
155 Blinded by the light
wrapped up like a douche or S'cuse me while I kiss this guy Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 18, 2026 08:25 AM (DgMqy) Slimey Kangaroos Downtown? Warm smell of Colitis, Rising Up Through the AIr... Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 08:35 AM (x0n13) 187
I wonder what AOC's policy is when foreign nationals jump the borders of her big juicy booty.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 08:32 AM (gVUi7) --------- Susan Ivanova: I've fought against imperialism my whole life, and now I'M the expanding Russian frontier. Dr. Stephen Franklin: But with very nice borders. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 08:36 AM (i1VVh) Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 08:36 AM (x0n13) 189
Kamala is also an idiot who can't speak extemporaneously because she doesn't know anything. AOC is been celebrated and protected for the entirety of her short career. She can say whatever she wants and she will be rewarded by her district because most who actually vote are as dumb as she is.
What we saw in Munich is what happens when Sandy has to deal with the real world. We saw the same dynamic with Harris who is a product of the corrupt election system in CA. As our elections get more secure people like AOC have less of a chance on the national stage. AOC is never going to be president. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 08:36 AM (viF8m) 190
The supply of blue haired, huge glasses fat wymyn with nose rings scolding me while wagging their fingers angrily on social media seems to be limitless. Posted by: Auspex at February 18, 2026 08:36 AM (Y8DZL) 191
Elana Meyers Taylor Honorably Freaks Out After Winning Gold Medal For America In Her 5th Olympics
Interesting that, in the video, they mention that the bronze medalist was from Cali but failed to mention that Taylor lives in Texas. I wonder if, in the extended coverage, that mentioned her activism against racism given that she's talked about how horrible people from other countries are towards black bobsledders. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:36 AM (ExV1e) 192
@160 I watched Maria shred Moscowitz. You wanted to smack him on the back of the head and yell "answer the foookin question"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (Kc+Vz) 193
The disrespect being shown to Arlo and Woody during this blizzard of Gutherie coverage "
Don't you have a restaurant to...whatever? Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (cGjQu) 194
Go watch Nick Shirley’s expose on voter fraud in California. It’s worse than you thought. 30 people registered at one location, dogs registered (and they voted). No voter id so it’s a free for all.
Nobody could legitimately win elections when it’s rigged at this level. Posted by: Vengeance at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (9q3gn) 195
They had Trump losing Michigan, Wisconsin, and Neveda on election morning 2024. Dems holding the House in 2022, and several Senate races.
Posted by: Jonah at February 18, 2026 08:33 AM (YCxFk) ==== Because their sample is skewed and self-selecting. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX) 196
I have followed polymarket closely the last couple of years, and they screwed up a lot of big races.
They had Trump losing Michigan, Wisconsin, and Neveda on election morning 2024. Dems holding the House in 2022, and several Senate races. Posted by: Jonah _________ Assuming the payouts are on the up and up, it's not Polymarket that screwed up. It's the bettors. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (XvL8K) 197
> The USS Gerald R. Ford is stuck in a time loop, where it is always on the way to the Middle East, but never arrives
--------- If the Med is where it's going, and the majority of "ship spotters" think that is so, it would be passing through the Strait of Gibraltar around Thursday - Friday or so. Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (jtM2q) 198
"My Students Protesting ICE Cannot Answer One Question On The U.S. Citizenship Exam"
This depicts the lefty loons in a nutshell. Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 08:39 AM (NpAcC) 199
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
They owe this man $1 billion for all the pain and suffering from persecution and wildly unusual and exceptionally cruel treatment. so what happens if immigrations authorities detain him again? Oops, shot in the back while escaping from an ICE raid - sucks to be him, or move him to Texas facility and ignore the courts again? not a single ICE agent has faced any charges or consequences for breaking just about every law you can think of. So this ruling means nothing. Wow it's been a year with this guy already. I feel so bad for him and his family. I really hope he is able to parlay this experience into some sort of long term finically security for him and his family. The story is honestly insane. Book or movie rights will likely be worth a lot of money. I would imagine a sort of crowdfunding campaign to help him would generate a lot as well. Its the only thing good I can see coming out of this horrific experience Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 18, 2026 08:39 AM (ycI94) 200
Purdy Little Love Song
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:39 AM (XvL8K) 201
EV Fiasco: Electric Buses Purchased by Vermont Can’t Handle Winter Cold, Present Fire Risk
- Well, yeah, but what with global warming, Vermont will soon have Miami's climate. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:39 AM (FXNzP) 202
178 Sandy is too dumb to make a rum and Coke. She was NOT a bartender. Maybe a cocktail waitress. Though I doubt she would get orders straight doing that.
Posted by: Udderly Useless Hey, cocktail waitresses have to be able to remember or write down orders! Posted by: Auspex at February 18, 2026 08:40 AM (Y8DZL) 203
Sandy Cortez from a toney suburb went to Boston University (which I'm told is a community college, at best) and took an 'economics' degree, probably of the Marxism and Gay Gender Studies variety.
Always funny when someone says that the took a degree rather than earned a degree. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:40 AM (ExV1e) 204
I watched Maria shred Moscowitz. You wanted to smack him on the back of the head and yell "answer the foookin question"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (Kc+Vz) ==== It is almost impossible to have a coherent conversation with them. He is afflicted and tormented. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:40 AM (RIvkX) 205
I can't figure out this Shia Labeauf thing (however it's spelled). Last I saw of him he was living in a Catholic monastery and seemed totally devoted to the life.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 08:40 AM (cxFcK) 206
So I asked the a I when will the Gerald Ford get to the middle east?
Answer: "It is expected to arrive there" and stay until April? Expected to arrive? Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 18, 2026 08:40 AM (yJpvi) 207
Have a nice morning.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m) 208
Kamala and AOC are symbols of how degraded our political culture has become. Throw Swallwell in there too, he's low rent, poorly educated, a vacuous speaker, and, just like AOC or Kamala, entirely dependent for success on a voting public as equally dumb as they are.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 18, 2026 08:41 AM (fqhxl) 209
One thing that would strike a truly neutral advisor as odd is that most Jewish people adhere to the left politically, and that the left constantly rails about anti-Semitism "on the right" but the left also welcomes Jackson, Sharpton, and hell the likes of Hamas.
And keep in mind too that the latter two have been behind the murder of people because they are Jewish. When I go to leftist boards I can see threads, almost paired up, calling Trump a Neo-Nazi that will launch a second holocaust next to threads on how all the Jews in Israel should be eliminated... Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:41 AM (sKqQm) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:41 AM (cGjQu) 211
The DNC is now seriously revving up to make “get rid of dogs for Islam” a full party push. They’ve actually found a 97/3 issue and taken the 3% side.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 18, 2026 08:41 AM (QZThv) 212
Mamdani says tax the wealthy or property taxes skyrocket. Never a thought about cutting costs . Maybe he could cut the cities new "city immigration chief"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 07:57 AM (Kc+Vz) Raise property taxes. - or - Tax the wealthy, lose the wealthy, raise property taxes. Socialism at it's finest. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:42 AM (ExV1e) 213
Her looks and her ability to talk the usual liberal clap,
The correct answer for any foreign policy question is: "We still have three more years of Trump's foreign policy. The whole world can be different from right now." ~~ or ~~ "I have ideas, but I would prefer to be surrounded by wise counselors who have devoted a great part of their lives to focus on what you have brought up." Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 18, 2026 08:42 AM (a4flb) 214
Kamala and AOC are symbols of how degraded our political culture has become. Throw Swallwell in there too"
You may want to read up on the House of Representatives... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:43 AM (cGjQu) 215
This dipshit gets on the internet and straight-up lies to millions of her followers across social media, claiming that ICE killed a Georgia teacher.
Police said their investigation found that an illegal immigrant, 38-year-old Oscar Vasquez Lopez, crashed into Davis’s vehicle while fleeing from federal officers who were attempting to initiate a traffic stop. It’s so sickening that these political hacks do everything to twist the narrative and make foreign criminals the good guys. https://tinyurl.com/4cs7z6tf Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 08:43 AM (NpAcC) 216
Shiffrin, who never talks politics, wins Gold in the Slalom
Posted by: Jonah at February 18, 2026 08:43 AM (YCxFk) 217
The DNC is now seriously revving up to make “get rid of dogs for Islam” a full party push"
Peanut's revenge... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:43 AM (cGjQu) 218
Kamala and AOC are symbols of how degraded our political culture has become.
One change I've noticed over the last 20 years - it used to be an expectation that a politician could speak to the issues of the day off the cuff. Yes they might give some socialist drivel or just repeating NYT talking points BUT this was the minimum expectation. Now though? Pols like Harris can't express her own supposed views on politics on their own. And people on the left accept this. I suspect this might be a Kremlin affect. Namely, the later Soviets didn't want one guy that could individually control the whole movement like Stalin did, and the modern left prefers to be led by a large group of oligarchs where no one individual is in complete control. Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:44 AM (sKqQm) 219
Mornin’, All. Happy Wednesday.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 08:44 AM (77rzZ) Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:44 AM (ZxPkt) 221
So Obama cried with Susan Rice when Trump won in 2016?
That's just perfectly on-brand with that cock-gobbling closeted fag. And is the best confirmation yet that he was the vindictive homo bitch behind the frame-up of Trump. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 18, 2026 08:44 AM (HXT0k) 222
Nobody could legitimately win elections when it’s rigged at this level.
Cali is where the DNC beta tests all their voter fraud. But people insist on virtue signaling that the voters there are getting what they want, evidence be damned. Posted by: Ian S. at February 18, 2026 08:45 AM (QZThv) 223
it's not Polymarket that screwed up. It's the bettors."
It's the vig... Posted by: man __________ The vig isn't going to cover their losses on the payouts if they're intentionally setting the odds too far in one direction. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:45 AM (XvL8K) 224
in 2016, think it was predict it, had Trump at about 12% on election day. GOP losing the Senate too.
Posted by: Jonah at February 18, 2026 08:45 AM (YCxFk) Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:46 AM (ZxPkt) 226
I do not remember Jackson doing anything particularly bad to Trump, so Trump probably had some kind of New Yorker camaraderie thing going with Jackson.
I do not look for truth at funerals. Mercy is usually the thing. Posted by: Suburbanbanshee at February 18, 2026 08:46 AM (inQnA) 227
The vig isn't going to cover their losses on the payouts if they're intentionally setting the odds too far in one direction."
Sports betting covers the losses Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:46 AM (cGjQu) 228
Harris, Newsom, Swallowell, AOC don't have any of their own thoughts on issues, they are given a script to memorize and then perform.
Success depends on how well, how convincingly the lines are delivered. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 18, 2026 08:46 AM (RIvkX) 229
Mamdani says tax the wealthy or property taxes skyrocket. Never a thought about cutting costs
Mamdami’s budget is larger than the state of Florida’s for 1/3rd as many people. Posted by: Ian S. at February 18, 2026 08:46 AM (QZThv) 230
Amusing that there’s actually not much reaction to Jesse’s death - I think most under 30’s have no idea who he was. His time had truly passed, he’s already been forgotten.
On that topic , how can Chomsky still be around? Is he trying to live forever? Posted by: John Cleese at February 18, 2026 08:47 AM (otNgF) Posted by: AliasDumbAss at February 18, 2026 08:48 AM (vFG9F) 232
Illegal Alien Kills Georgia Teacher While Fleeing From ICE
-- You won't be surprised to see the left is blaming ICE. Stuff like, "beloved teacher killed because ICE chose to pursue an immigrant." None of them are disclosing the fact that it was the illegal alien, who was speeding to evade arrest, that hit and killed her. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 18, 2026 08:48 AM (HXT0k) 233
Mamdani says tax the wealthy or property taxes skyrocket. Never a thought about cutting costs . Maybe he could cut the cities new "city immigration chief"
The point of government is to loot the taxpayers not whatever nominal services the government is supposed to be providing. And I'll give you an example. A town near mine was facing a budget crises. The state had been giving them "emergency COVID funds" and eventually stopped. The town had used those funds to hire permanent bureaucrats. The town then offered the voters a choice, a massive tax increase or firiing a significant portion of the town's teachers. People looked at the budget and found the new bureaucrats, for example a "sustainability engineer". Couldn't we cut those positions first? And the answer of course was...no. And people pointed out that this level of tax increase would be beyond the ability of people to pay...the response from the compassionate left? Then sell and move. The voters did vote the tax increase down...amazingly since I live in a blue area BUT they voted all the same elected officials back in. Genius! Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:48 AM (sKqQm) 234
Amusing that there’s actually not much reaction to Jesse’s death - I think most under 30’s have no idea who he was. His time had truly passed
Posted by: John Cleese I seem to recall he had a son in an elected position that grifted himself to prison. Maybe I remember wrong. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 08:49 AM (cxFcK) 235
I can't figure out this Shia Labeauf thing (however it's spelled). Last I saw of him he was living in a Catholic monastery and seemed totally devoted to the life.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly Apparently, he became angry when they cut him off so he assaulted the bartender. They subdued him and threw him out. He came back and assaulted them again so they subdued him again but this time called the cops. Geez, I mean, what is Mardi Gras even for? Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:49 AM (FXNzP) 236
To me right now, as one who watched Federal court Vacancies, i could not be more disgusted with Bush 1 and 2 Appeals court Judges who will not retire. 20 of them are in their 80's. Seems they all drifted to the left and hate Trump
Posted by: Jonah at February 18, 2026 08:49 AM (YCxFk) 237
>>>No one cares. It's curling.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer >I hear in Canada they only have sex doggy style; that way they can both watch the hockey game. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 08:49 AM (gVUi7) Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 18, 2026 08:50 AM (HXT0k) 239
The voters did vote the tax increase down...amazingly since I live in a blue area BUT they voted all the same elected officials back in. Genius!
Likely the same fraud split as Georgia where Kemp and Raffensberger were allowed to win in exchange for Biden winning. Posted by: Ian S. at February 18, 2026 08:50 AM (QZThv) 240
234 Amusing that there’s actually not much reaction to Jesse’s death - I think most under 30’s have no idea who he was. His time had truly passed
Posted by: John Cleese I seem to recall he had a son in an elected position that grifted himself to prison. Maybe I remember wrong. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 08:49 AM (cxFcK) He fathered at least one bastard child, but his son was a Chicago area congress critter and I believe you are right that he was convicted of some fraud or something. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 08:51 AM (x0n13) 241
Usta love how much fun Rush had riffing on Revvvvvruuuund Jaxson..
Posted by: I miss Rush at February 18, 2026 08:51 AM (t2ll/) 242
"I can't figure out this Shia Labeauf thing"
Molested at a young age by Hollywood. There is a music video he is in by a musician named Sia. In it LaBeauf and a 12 year old girl are in a cage wearing skin tight flesh colored bodysuits. And...LaBeauf wrestles with the girl. Now, I believe the claimed idea of the video is some sort of self struggle because obviously a pre-teen girl imagines her problems in life as wrestling a 30ish year old male celebrity. The more obvious way to view the video is an in your face "yeah we molest young actors/actresses what are you going to do about it?" Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:51 AM (sKqQm) 243
A degree ain't what it use to be
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2026 08:52 AM (j6kTf) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 18, 2026 08:52 AM (FXNzP) 245
Nine people have been arrested in France following an investigation into the murder of a far-right nationalist student by suspected militants from the far-left.
BREAKING: Biden appointed federal judge orders the release of nine in France. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:53 AM (ExV1e) 246
next week it will still be a week away
Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt) Here you go: https://tinyurl.com/mpyft933 You can follow along. USNI usually updates it about every week or so. Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 08:53 AM (Y1sOo) 247
Jackson was a POS race monger.
--- And that's a full list of Jackson's "good" traits. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice When I was in high school I liked to watch The White Shadow about a white ex-NBA player coaching a hardscrabble high school team. In one episode Jackson was featured giving his " I AM...I AM!...SOMEBODY!" baloney. I quit watching. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 18, 2026 08:53 AM (cxFcK) 248
heard on the radio "news" this morning that the Detroit (Rock City) police department is going to fire two officers for reporting illegals to ICE Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2026 08:53 AM (tljrc) 249
Likely the same fraud split as Georgia where Kemp and Raffensberger were allowed to win in exchange for Biden winning.
TBH I don't think so. One of the people running against the entrenched town people was the woman that led the effort against the tax increase - which after all makes sense. The local Karens though on facebook/nextdoor presented that woman as a extremist why...she might even be a Republican! Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:53 AM (sKqQm) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:54 AM (cGjQu) 251
The vig isn't going to cover their losses on the payouts if they're intentionally setting the odds too far in one direction."
Sports betting covers the losses Posted by: man _________ So you're saying they're fucking with the odds on the political markets instead of letting them be dictated by the bets, and then making up their losses through the vig on sports betting? If so, I'm not buying it. Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 18, 2026 08:54 AM (XvL8K) 252
Gee, wouldn't a group of people who use their left hand instead of toilet paper might be considered more unclean than people who have a pet dog in their house?
Posted by: Fritzy at February 18, 2026 08:55 AM (2GIh1) 253
you're saying they're fucking with the odds"
No. I'm saying they don't care as long as they get their cut. Anyone who uses that as "insight", well... Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 08:56 AM (cGjQu) 254
It’s hilarious to watch Mamdani push for big tax increases immediately - everyone else in the country can stand by and do the “I told you so!” dance on an endless loop while New Yorkers cry.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 18, 2026 08:56 AM (otNgF) 255
‘ I'm somewhat surprised that I did not come across more notices/obits of the fish-eyed blackguard in my gathering up of the links for this morning. ‘
Too much baggage. He was too much a shameless grifter even for Democraps. Plus, he’s been invisiable for years, and the younger generation of race pimps and hustlers — a backbone of the Democrap party — barely knows who he is. Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 18, 2026 08:56 AM (s32T4) 256
After releasing the stone, you touch with a finger to adjust your path.
Normally, after releasing the stone, you breathe a sigh of relief. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 08:56 AM (ExV1e) 257
You can tell how totally ignorant politicians are by watching them operate without a script, prepared talking points, or a teleprompter. Almost every one of them is a stuttering idiot. Few can carry on a conversation about the weather without someone writing down how they should respond, and then coaching them.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 18, 2026 08:57 AM (jtM2q) 258
I do give Jackson credit for one thing though his warning to "Stay out da Bushes"
I mean not only was Bush 43 a failure, well, if you were any sort of conservative, but there are lyme disease ticks were I live so really it is a good advice on several levels. Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 08:57 AM (sKqQm) 259
I don't see why Dems/leftfist are actually criticizing AOC. Her blithering answers are no worse than Kamala's and they all gladly voted for her, eagerly even. Obama, he nations greatest orator, similarly would blather on when given a question off script. Dem voters like their candidates as stupid as they are.
Posted by: Ripley at February 18, 2026 08:58 AM (GUOwU) 260
194 Go watch Nick Shirley’s expose on voter fraud in California. It’s worse than you thought. 30 people registered at one location, dogs registered (and they voted). No voter id so it’s a free for all.
Nobody could legitimately win elections when it’s rigged at this level. Posted by: Vengeance at February 18, 2026 08:37 AM (9q3gn) A file of 9 million submitted to SS (first initial, last name, and last 4 SSID) came back 75% false. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 08:58 AM (gbOdA) 261
So Obama cried with Susan Rice when Trump won in 2016"
He lies about everything. He was crying because we tried a new type of lube and apparently it didn't work as well for him Posted by: Big Mike Obama at February 18, 2026 08:58 AM (sKqQm) 262
Dogs >>>>>> Muzzies
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:00 AM (77rzZ) 263
please stop
you are crushing my spirit I know aircraft carriers take time to go from here to there I was making a mildly ironic comment in reference to Trump's seeming delay with respect to Iran I surrender Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 09:00 AM (ZxPkt) 264
ric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh Outrage is erupting after a 61,000 THOUSAND square foot Islamic facility being established in Georgia — it's being described as an American "Gaza Strip" Are you KIDDING ME?! "[It's] Sharia-based Finance. This is concerning." Repel Islam! https://tinyurl.com/yc62j6u6 Posted by: redridinghood at February 18, 2026 09:00 AM (NpAcC) 265
The local Karens though on facebook/nextdoor presented that woman as a extremist why...she might even be a Republican!
Even when the results are plausible, don’t do any Dem the honor of assuming they won for real. They don’t for Republicans. Posted by: Ian S. at February 18, 2026 09:01 AM (QZThv) 266
Obama cried in 2016 ? Reggie must have been hard on him
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 09:01 AM (Kc+Vz) 267
“ Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"
Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:02 AM (JpKcK) 268
Translation:
I posted something really stupid and got embarrassed, so I'll claim I was only kidding. Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 09:04 AM (Y1sOo) 269
Every day, MarcusT Every day
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 09:04 AM (+nEug) 270
Wes Moore cannot patch about 400 ft of shit tube within 9 months and wants to be President.
Real Media would say that anyone that cannot provide clean water, waste and garbage disposal, and drivable streets is not allow to go further in their political career. Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:04 AM (gbOdA) 271
Sorry Ace, but your ads are FUCKING RIDICULOUS. Seriously, a full screen ad you can't get out of?
Deuces. I'm out. Posted by: Grapefruit LaCroix at February 18, 2026 09:05 AM (LGpc7) 272
Nine people have been arrested in France following an investigation into the murder of a far-right nationalist student by suspected militants from the far-left.
Oh, I'm sorry! I thought this was France! Posted by: French Randy Marsh at February 18, 2026 09:05 AM (ycI94) 273
Amen Ben Had. Amen.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:05 AM (JpKcK) 274
>Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 09:04 AM (Y1sOo)
---- no I really do know big ships move slow and I really was being facetious you've seen this blog before, right? Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 09:06 AM (ZxPkt) 275
“Repent and believe in the Gospel”.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:07 AM (JpKcK) 276
3 Million dogs to be shot by firing squad in Morocco.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:07 AM (UORBG) 277
CLC continues:
Supporters of the SAVE Act may argue that voters can use a passport to register, but this is an insufficient option. Only about half of all U.S. citizens have a passport, and obtaining one to satisfy the SAVE Act could be costly and time-consuming. Why do they need a passport? any of the following: (1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States. Posted by: r hennigantx Fuck them. It costs $200 to get a CHL license in Texas and $50 to $150 every four years after that to exercise a right. THAT IS AN INFRINGEMENT. For a Constitutional right that SPECIFICALLY states "shall not be infringed". Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:07 AM (wkRuV) 278
Men who live in landlocked states can hardly be blamed for not knowing how large ships sail on the Seven Seas.
Posted by: Bluto at February 18, 2026 09:08 AM (oftw2) 279
Willowed from the ONT:
To the one who always says it's not gonna happen, yup. Shawn Ryan (language warning): https://tinyurl.com/33pn8s8s Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:08 AM (7xyr6) 280
Sorry Ace, but your ads are FUCKING RIDICULOUS. Seriously, a full screen ad you can't get out of?
Deuces. I'm out. Posted by: Grapefruit LaCroix at February 18, 2026 09:05 AM (LGpc7) Literally any browser with an ad blocker would solve your problem. Brave has it built in so you don't even need to add anything. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 09:09 AM (ExV1e) 281
Last time I went to renew my DL, and remember...renew it not get a first one, the facility demanded a ton of ID, and I saw them turn people away if they didn't have every single thing the office wanted.
BUT at the same time over the loud speaker in every language known to man they announced if you were an undocumented immigrant they would take whatever papers you had or...none...if you didn't have any. Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 09:10 AM (sKqQm) Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at February 18, 2026 09:10 AM (tqpXi) 283
What ads?
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:10 AM (UORBG) 284
3 Million dogs to be shot by firing squad in Morocco.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 09:07 AM (UORBG) - Being Muslims, I would have thought they'd just throw the dogs off the... woof. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:10 AM (7xyr6) 285
Literally any browser with an ad blocker would solve your problem. Brave has it built in so you don't even need to add anything.
I was using a FireFox instance with adblocking and it can no longer load AoS. The recent changes in ads is impacting the readability of this site. I switched to another browser obviously but some people might not Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 09:11 AM (sKqQm) 286
On today's episode of Gunsmoke, Festus sees a book in Doc's office that has pictures of painted Greek pottery, and asks Doc why them old Greek homos have such tiny pee pees.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 18, 2026 09:13 AM (Kt19C) 287
In Morocco's defense, packs of feral dogs can be dangerous.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 09:13 AM (77rzZ) 288
>I was using a FireFox instance with adblocking and it can no longer load AoS.
---- I have FF and adblocker ultimate no problems using the site Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 09:13 AM (ZxPkt) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:13 AM (7xyr6) 290
Fuck them. It costs $200 to get a CHL license in Texas and $50 to $150 every four years after that to exercise a right.
----- I thought TX was a Constitutional carry state, that goes by the by the black letter of the law? How come you have to pay for it? I live in a State with a supposedly similar regime, and I can just toss whatever gun I want in my car or my holster or whatever and go about my bidness, without paying any gay bureaucrat to do it. How is it "Constitutional" if it comes with a shakedown from the gays? Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 09:14 AM (OX5EB) 291
>>you've seen this blog before, right?
Yes, I have, for about 10 years. And I've seen some people post some seriously dumb stuff regarding naval operations and capabilities -- almost always from someone who, get this, never served in the Navy, specifically, or the military in general. The fog of war in the comments on this here smart military blog can be rather thick, at times. Posted by: one hour sober at February 18, 2026 09:16 AM (Y1sOo) 292
>>> Gee, wouldn't a group of people who use their left hand instead of toilet paper might be considered more unclean than people who have a pet dog in their house?
Posted by: Fritzy >Best part, they don't have running water in the typical Aqal Somali hut, so you know they don't wash. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 09:16 AM (gVUi7) 293
Using Brave for several years now.
There are pop up ads? Where????? Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey I used Dolphin for a dozen years. Then it started having issues. Switched to Brave and wished I'd done it sooner. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:16 AM (wkRuV) 294
289 Using Brave for several years now.
There are pop up ads? Where????? ______ If you hit "continue reading" it'll popup and ad for 5sec that you need to sit thru before you can see the full post. Posted by: Scott_T at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (2waQ7) 295
9 AOC, test
Failed Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:40 AM (+nEug) Hi, Ben Had! I'd love to see someone ask AOC, "What is the International Date Line, and where is it?" Or, "Why is it Tuesday in Sydney, Australia, but Monday here?" Posted by: Gref at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (5rh/l) 296
The Virginia Supreme Court has an obligation to step in and uphold the state’s founding document — no matter how politically unpopular it may be.
_____ 51/49 D/R split and the referendum is whether the 51% wants to have a 90/10 D/R split of reps in Congress. I suppose that is how a Precious Democracy (TM) works. But it is no longer a republican form of government. Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (Dv3i1) 297
I mean the SAVE responses are hilarious.
So it is rayciss and discriminatory to demand a valid ID to vote. But it is ok to demand one to get into a government building? Or fly. Or take out a loan. Or drive. Or buy a gun. Or buy alcohol. Or buy cold medicine. Or on and on and on... Really? Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (sKqQm) 298
“ Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud.”
2 Peter 2:22 Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (MV2Ia) Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (Dv3i1) 300
Good morning!
I'm old enough to remember when Jessie Jackson had to admit he had a baby with one of his staffers, and then resigned. For, like, 2.5 days! He took the weekend off, then un-resigned, got right back into the grift. Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (tj6OY) 301
287 In Morocco's defense, packs of feral dogs can be dangerous.
Posted by: Bulg Don't I know it... Posted by: Taylor Mitchell at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (ycI94) 302
It's not unconstitutional, but one little complaint I have is that I have to purchase something similar to a hunting license if I want to shoot on State-owned land.
This is very lame. I'm already paying for the land and its maintenance! I shouldn't have to pay for so much as a parking spot if I have a State ID. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 09:19 AM (OX5EB) 303
297 I mean the SAVE responses are hilarious.
___ Something like 38 states already require ID to vote. Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 18, 2026 09:19 AM (Dv3i1) 304
Morn' all... I see a "judge" has ruled the Maryland dad can't be arrested by ICE...
Posted by: It's me donna at February 18, 2026 09:19 AM (rnaMO) 305
>> “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.”
As usual, the outrage mob is completely ignoring the first part of his statement: "If they force us to choose..." We all know that they will force us to choose, but some still pretend that this is called "tolerance." Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:21 AM (tj6OY) 306
Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (MV2Ia)
It's not scripture, but I prefer Kipling's formulation, because Kipling... "The dog returns to his vomit, and the sow returns to the mire, and the burnt fool's bandaged finger wabbles back into the fire." Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 09:21 AM (OX5EB) 307
If you hit "continue reading" it'll popup and ad for 5sec that you need to sit thru before you can see the full post.
Posted by: Scott_T at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (2waQ7) People have mentioned to not hit that button but some folks just come in, bitch, and fail to see if anyone addresses their concerns. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 18, 2026 09:22 AM (ExV1e) 308
>>>I'd love to see someone ask AOC, "What is the International Date Line, and where is it?"
>That's the line of Republicans who want to wine and dine her. You need to make a reservation via social media. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 18, 2026 09:23 AM (gVUi7) 309
So the left is crowing because they were able to keep 73k NC questionable registrations on the rolls.
But 250k were challenged. Or 177k removed. And all of those 73k are subject to further scrutiny .... Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 18, 2026 09:23 AM (HXT0k) 310
I thought TX was a Constitutional carry state, that goes by the by the black letter of the law? How come you have to pay for it? I live in a State with a supposedly similar regime, and I can just toss whatever gun I want in my car or my holster or whatever and go about my bidness, without paying any gay bureaucrat to do it.
How is it "Constitutional" if it comes with a shakedown from the gays? Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice The two biggest reasons? 1. Reciprocity With Other States 2. No NICS check when buying a gun. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:23 AM (wkRuV) 311
I use the Qwant browser. No ads. That includes sites like Breitbart, Daily Caller.
Posted by: tubal at February 18, 2026 09:24 AM (pDt9x) 312
>>So it is rayciss and discriminatory to demand a valid ID to vote. But it is ok to demand one to get into a government building? Or fly. Or take out a loan. Or drive. Or buy a gun. Or buy alcohol. Or buy cold medicine. Or on and on and on...
Really? - - - The funniest are the ones on X, who think they are so clever, insisting we should punish those wanting the SAVE Act by making people show ID when they buy a gun!! That'll show 'em, right!?!?! Once again, the Left's propaganda about all those 'gun show loopholes' and 'easier for kids to buy a gun than a book' has left them completely ignorant about how things work in the real world. Posted by: Lizzy at February 18, 2026 09:24 AM (tj6OY) 313
>>>I'd love to see someone ask AOC, "What is the International Date Line, and where is it?"
------- She could tell us about the International Hate Line, though. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 09:24 AM (i1VVh) 314
"THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico. The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Media is always lyin Always Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:24 AM (gbOdA) 315
“If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.”
As usual, the outrage mob is completely ignoring the first part of his statement: "If they force us to choose..." We all know that they will force us to choose, but some still pretend that this is called "tolerance." Posted by: Lizzy I don't give a shit if they "force" me to choose, or not. I'll still pick a dog over a goatfucker 1000 out of 1000 times. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:25 AM (wkRuV) 316
51/49 D/R split and the referendum is whether the 51% wants to have a 90/10 D/R split of reps in Congress. I suppose that is how a Precious Democracy (TM) works. But it is no longer a republican form of government. Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (Dv3i1) ----- Mark Steyn often makes much the same point. Illinois: 14 of 17 congressional districts are democrats. 82%. But Trump got 43% of the vote. That's not representative government Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 18, 2026 09:25 AM (yJpvi) 317
306 Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 09:18 AM (MV2Ia)
It's not scripture, but I prefer Kipling's formulation, because Kipling... "The dog returns to his vomit, and the sow returns to the mire, and the burnt fool's bandaged finger wabbles back into the fire." Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 09:21 AM (OX5EB) Furthermore the dog Posted by: r hennigantx at February 18, 2026 09:26 AM (gbOdA) 318
If you hit "continue reading" it'll popup and ad for 5sec that you need to sit thru before you can see the full post.
Posted by: Scott_T at February 18, 2026 09:17 AM (2waQ7) - Not on my Brave browser (Windows). Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:26 AM (7xyr6) 319
Not on my Brave browser (Windows).
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 09:26 AM (7xyr6) ------- Nor on the Silk browser on my Fire tablet. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at February 18, 2026 09:28 AM (i1VVh) 320
New England votes about 40% R.
21 House Seats all held by Dems (and every one of them is an extremist) Posted by: 18-1 at February 18, 2026 09:28 AM (sKqQm) 321
nood art Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2026 09:31 AM (tljrc) 322
The entire point of the California high speed rail development wasn't to actually build anything.
Just another fraud and grift machine. Posted by: GigantorX at February 18, 2026 09:32 AM (5R1Ii) 323
I don't give a shit if they "force" me to choose, or not. I'll still pick a dog over a goatfucker 1000 out of 1000 times. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2026 09:25 AM (wkRuV) ----- I used to work with an absolutely charming muslim woman; she would be welcome anywhere. Yet she brings along maybe ten percent of her co-believers who are willing to impose sharia law. By any means necessary. And she will go along with them. And I should accept that??? Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 18, 2026 09:34 AM (yJpvi) Posted by: man at February 18, 2026 09:35 AM (cGjQu) Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2026 09:36 AM (x0n13) 326
Good morning, all, and thanks, J.J.
"Federal, OBAMA Hack-in-Black, rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities" Such a family man, such a family woman. He terrorized his now "wife" so she'd marry him when he was being held in custody. She places her two other special needs children, at least one reported to have autism, with that man and has another kid with him. And that child also has also been reported to have autism & hearing problems. Case after case, an undocumented 'parent' on hold for deportation, and often one or more special needs children within the alleged 'family' circle. Marrying for refuge is not unusual at all in the USA, and it's among all 'classes.' Marrying a U.S. citizen while an asylum case is pending can allow an applicant to apply for a green card. Further, the (alleged) children of the undocumented who were (allegedly) born in the USA years ago are, or will be, petitioning for lawful permanent residence for their parents. This is our country now. Probably only a matter of time until the Left & Chamber of Commerce introduces digital nomad visas for the USA. Good day. 🤗 Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 18, 2026 09:49 AM (NFX2v) Daily Tech News 18 February 2026Top Story
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Morning all
Posted by: Tuna at February 18, 2026 04:02 AM (lJ0H4) 2
G'Day everyone
Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 04:04 AM (Ia/+0) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 04:06 AM (7xyr6) Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 04:06 AM (Cjt/F) 5
This video is new to me
Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 04:08 AM (Ia/+0) 6
Is that an Apple AI pendant that I spy between your pendulous breasts or are you happy to see me? -- "Still More Failed Pickup Lines That'll Get You Slapped Across the Face, Volume 3" Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:12 AM (xG4kz) 7
mere lol, even roflmao, cannot express my feelings about the audiophile test results!
for years I have contemplated the insanely inflated claims (and even more insanely inflated prices!) of the dealers in "high end" "audiophile" copper wires. I knew it was all nonsense (virtually all copper wire is OFHC, f'rinstance), yet ... the madness went on, and on ... at last, a trace of old school Real Science ! Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 04:16 AM (Cjt/F) 8
But since engineers have shoved the sum total of human knowledge into it, they had to smooth out the bumps to make it fit. It always tends toward the middle, by design. The aim is to be acceptable, rather than great, and never to offend anybody, which is a perfect fit for corporate customers. "The (entirely predictable) average score for every survey question rated on a scale from 1 to 5 is 3" -- Layton's Law of Surveys Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:17 AM (xG4kz) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:19 AM (xG4kz) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:21 AM (xG4kz) 11
over at Bugscuffle Gazette, a modest proposal:
https://is.gd/imQDFl which will not be implemented Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 04:23 AM (Cjt/F) 12
"One ought not apply the statistical mean to discrete and non-continuous data!" -- statistics' pedants Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:24 AM (xG4kz) 13
Mornin'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 04:33 AM (sAmhv) 14
Tine to catch ninety or so winks ... Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:40 AM (xG4kz) 15
Isn't there some other law of surveys that they're almost entirely bimodal? You can even use that to check the validity of a survey, because if it looks like there is in fact a single mode around the mid-point/average, instead of two "hot spots" at the top and bottom, the responses are probably inorganic?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 18, 2026 04:40 AM (06Hmj) 16
Actually, more than that: In Germany prices have declined. Slightly. From five times what they were just months ago to, in some cases, as little as four times. So there's that. Steve at Hardware Unboxed tested some 'KingBank' branded DDR5 RAM (CL 40) that was ultimately made by CXMT out of China. On a 9800X3D system the results were negligible for most games competing against faster RAM from Crucial and Kingston. The prices, in Australia at least, were slightly cheaper but he says not to expect it to stay that way now that everybody is looking to get Chinese RAM for that very reason. https://youtu.be/slWZgehFgQA Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 04:45 AM (6ydKt) 17
w00t
Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 04:47 AM (+YA9H) 18
The third derivative of position w.r.t. time is called Jerk.
Position. Velocity. Acceleration.... Jerk. I love The Science. Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 18, 2026 04:48 AM (06Hmj) 19
I'm sure somewhere there's A Guy who swears that OFHC copper sounds overproduced, and only uses high oxygen copper for that warm, authentic, vintage sound.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at February 18, 2026 04:52 AM (06Hmj) 20
>>>Except the video was right there.
Whoa. The article wasn't right there at that The Hill link, for me, though its URL was in the browser bar and so I got it here: https://archive.is/TM0JR Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 04:53 AM (+YA9H) 21
Somebody at Apple was a big fan of the Hugh O'Brian and Burgess Meredith series 'Search' as a child.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068131/ The field operatives wore pendants that were tiny cameras and microphones sending back to a think tank lead by Meredith to give real-time advice to the operative on very esoteric areas of expertise. Very ahead of its time in 1972. Posted by: Epobirs at February 18, 2026 04:57 AM (/0z9K) 22
Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at February 18, 2026 05:02 AM (2Ez/1) 23
I gotta give the theme song writers for the old Western TV show "Colt 45" credit.
Anybody that can use the words "Colt Single Action Army revolver" in a song and make it work has my respect. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:02 AM (6ydKt) 24
G'morning, all!
49.6 degrees out, and seems to be well within the comfort range of the morning walk. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:05 AM (iMotb) 25
G'morning Horde. Operating on far too little sleep because I was trying to get things done before bed.
Gonna need a significant mid-day nap to catch up and reset. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:11 AM (O7YUW) 26
g'mornin', 'rons Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2026 05:12 AM (tljrc) 27
Somewhere around freezing point and foggy from snow pack
Have a great day horde Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 05:14 AM (Ia/+0) Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 05:15 AM (+YA9H) 29
So in an interesting twist for our sleep little town....
Last month there was a shocking fatal shooting of an 18 year old employee at a Sonics in our community at around 8:30 in the morning. We actually were caught up in the police response for it, as there was a lockdown of two nearby schools and a major thoroughfare where the Sonics was located. Anyhow, just yesterday they announced the arrest of the suspect. Intercepted at the Bali airport as he stepped off the plane on a temporary passport from the US. Whatever was going on it involved the FBI, State Department, Interpol and who knows who else. And the victim? He was the targeted victim, and had been shot previously at another restaurant in another nearby small town much earlier. Somebody wanted this kid dead, and had the know-how to involve international travel as well. https://tinyurl.com/35sssd9h Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:15 AM (iMotb) 30
Yeah, after a review, I got some info wrong.
Steve at HUB tested against G.Skill RAM (CL26), and the CXMT sticks were CL36, the Kingston was CL40. Not that it matters but I like to be precise if possible. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:15 AM (6ydKt) 31
Never marry a railroad man He loves you every now and then His heart is at his mule train Well, then. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 05:16 AM (+YA9H) 32
Yeah, it was Kingbank being tested against Kingston, so I was confused for a bit as well.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at February 18, 2026 05:17 AM (BLOW1) 33
Shocking Blue - Never Marry a Railroad Man (1970)
Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 05:18 AM (+YA9H) 34
Evening and morning to all the Woden's Day toilers and just plain early risers! Ash Wednesday, innit? I for one welcome a change back to "normal"* from "parade" and "parade" and "too many people galloping through the streets."
Is this Shocking Blue the same group known for the tune "Venus"? I'd never heard anything else by them. * Whatever "normal" is around here, I suppose. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:19 AM (wzUl9) 35
He was the targeted victim, and had been shot previously at another restaurant in another nearby small town much earlier. Somebody wanted this kid dead, and had the know-how to involve international travel as well.
https://tinyurl.com/35sssd9h Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:15 AM (iMotb) I'm going to take a completely wild guess and say "Drug Dealers". I know, I know, hard to believe, but it's all I got. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:19 AM (6ydKt) 36
Anyway, I be up, I be sippin' coffee, I got cats. 'Bout the usual. Howzabout you?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:20 AM (wzUl9) 37
And in another twist of 'things you learn as you go'....
Living within 690 feet of a major cellular tower just might cause your high-dollar digital/communicating heat pump system to transmit corrupted data along it's wires between units and the thermostat. Let's see if the shielded twisted pairs being installed tomorrow resolve the issue of random brain-farts within the system. And if the 5G coax filter arriving today helps to resolve the pixilation that crops up occasionally on the TV. From the same said tower. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:21 AM (iMotb) 38
I gotta give the theme song writers for the old Western TV show "Colt 45" credit.
Anybody that can use the words "Colt Single Action Army revolver" in a song and make it work has my respect. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 *** Capped off by a couple of gunshots. Those were the days, huh? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:22 AM (wzUl9) 39
For a time, anything labeled Western Electric, the really vintage stuff from the 20s and 30s, got good prices from collectors. Even the solder.
Sometime in the 1990s maybe a couple guys from Japan rented a van in the US, and armed with phonebooks made a roadtrip around the country hitting all the longtime Radio and TV repair shops still in business and cleaned out as many of the desirable audio vacuum tubes, which can garner a stupid money. There was one in my hometown up until the 2000s and he still had quite a bit of swag, though none of the old school audio output tubes. Posted by: Common Tater at February 18, 2026 05:23 AM (J48Co) 40
32 Yeah, it was Kingbank being tested against Kingston, so I was confused for a bit as well.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at February 18, 2026 05:17 AM (BLOW1) I looked it up on Amazon here. 2x8 - 16GB kit, 6000MT/s CL36 is going for $265.99 The heat shield is different than what Steve used, but it's got the same specs. All of their other DDR5 is out of stock, not a 32GB kit in sight. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:25 AM (6ydKt) 41
" I'm going to take a completely wild guess and say "Drug Dealers".
I know, I know, hard to believe, but it's all I got." Local news just did a major update to the story on that shooting less than an hour ago. https://tinyurl.com/7xcbe9vj Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:25 AM (iMotb) 42
That was not Jasmine Ratchett on that video. That was Jasmine, the lawyer, Coherent on that video.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 05:27 AM (MPaMF) 43
Time for the morning walk.
BBIAB Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:31 AM (iMotb) 44
I need to work out myself. It's 64 F., a bit of wind. Good conditions.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:34 AM (wzUl9) 45
URL was in the browser bar and so I got it here:
https://archive.is/TM0JR Posted by: m -- Won't open. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 05:37 AM (MPaMF) Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 05:37 AM (+YA9H) 47
Capped off by a couple of gunshots. Those were the days, huh?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:22 AM (wzUl9) Wayde Preston was pretty good in it. He's in one of my favorite Maverick episodes; "The Saga of Waco Williams" where he plays Waco, who pretty much defeating the town boss (played by the ubiquitous R.G. Armstrong), while killing his son, and in the end impresses the man so much he encourages Waco to marry his daughter (played by a very young and attractive Louise Fletcher) because "I've never seen a man I thought was good enough for my daughter until you". I'm pretty sure Wayde got the part in Colt 45 because of that one episode, as it's a highly-rated (8.8 on imdb) and the audience at the time loved it. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:38 AM (6ydKt) 48
Shia Laboeuf, yes, him, the infamous one, was arrested here Tuesday morning about 12:45 on two counts of simple battery.
He was released on his own recognizance. So his annoying qualities have taken a new turn. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:38 AM (wzUl9) 49
Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at February 18, 2026 05:41 AM (bQ4nt) 50
L
Posted by: olddog in mo at February 18, 2026 05:42 AM (bQ4nt) 51
Local news just did a major update to the story on that shooting less than an hour ago. https://tinyurl.com/7xcbe9vj Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2026 05:25 AM (iMotb) Police emphasized that Baker, despite being linked to prior incidents, was a hard-working young man. “He was working two jobs, trying to make a living. That’s honorable,” Wright said. “This was a tragic situation, and our main focus is bringing closure to the family and the community.” At another shooting at a Marcos, house was burgalrized, then shot & killed at the Sonic. He was working, no doubt, but I see a kid dealing on the side, something went down and drugs or money went missing, they're looking for his money or drugs in the house, and then shot him for not paying up. I could be wrong, but that fits the facts. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 05:45 AM (6ydKt) 52
This is cute:
Kevin Dalton@TheKevinDalton . Feb 17 A day after celebrating the high-speed rail that is decades behind schedule and a hundred billion taxpayer dollars over budget with Gavin Newsom, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority was arrested for domestic violence. This may have flown under the radar because this was the same day a large section of the high-speed rail caught fire. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 05:48 AM (MPaMF) 53
I'm pretty sure Wayde got the part in Colt 45 because of that one episode, as it's a highly-rated (8.8 on imdb) and the audience at the time loved it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 *** I think I saw it a couple of years back. Heroes & Icons used to have their "Good Guys at Sunrise" block starting at four am, Colt .45 and Maverick included with Cheyenne, Wanted Dead or Alive, Have Gun -- Will Travel, Rawhide, and High Chaparral. Hartland had their "Gunfighters" series of standing TV Western character figurines, and Preston's Colt character was one of them, along with Paladin, Bret Maverick, Bat Masterson, and others. Looking on eBay, I see there were Johnny Yuma of The Rebel and Lucas McCain of The Rifleman. I never saw or had those! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:49 AM (wzUl9) 54
@45/Braenyard: "Won't open."
Works here, and I suspect I know what's wrong on your end because I've run into this before. It's a bun-fight between Cloudflare and archive.is. If you have DoH (DNS over HTTPS) turned on in your browser, it will probably use Cloudflare's DNS (1.1.1.1) to resolve your DNS queries. If so, archive.is gets an improper IP address when trying to resolve the address through Cloudflare. a) Turn off DoH in your browser b) Pick a different DNS provider to do DoH in your browser (Try Google's dns server at 8.8.8. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:51 AM (O7YUW) 55
Last line: Try Google's DNS server at 8.8.8.8
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:51 AM (O7YUW) 56
None can compare with Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and his mighty dog King!
Posted by: Common Tater at February 18, 2026 05:52 AM (MJ1/T) Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 05:52 AM (u82oZ) 58
@Pixy: I really wish I could turn off the auto-translation of certain characters from the smilies.mee.nu site.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:52 AM (O7YUW) 59
@NaCly Dog: G'morning. We're expecting inclement weather later today. Earlier forecast would have had the crapfest arriving starting at about midnight, and it was almost a guaranteed snow day. Now they have it arriving "mid afternoon" so we won't get cancelled, but we will end up driving in worsening conditions starting right about when our afternoon routes begin.
This is going to be "fun". Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:54 AM (O7YUW) 60
Gotta go feed the furry thugs. G & R, good luck with your snow on your route!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:55 AM (wzUl9) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 05:56 AM (MPaMF) 62
54 @45/Braenyard: "Won't open."
Works here, and I suspect I know what's wrong on your end because I've run into this before. It's a bun-fight between Cloudflare and archive.is. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:51 AM (O7YUW) Thanks, G&R. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 05:59 AM (+YA9H) 63
I made Jambalaya for 'dinner'. I'll be eating it the next 4 nights. I always cook enough so the only thing I need to to is reheat and eat. 12 hour shifts, I don't have the time to cook. Eat, sleep, commute, work, that's it. It smells really good. Used Andouille sausage and shrimp, added the usual for this kind of feast; celery, onion, bell pepper, tomato's, mushrooms, okra. Added red beans and rice. I've made Jambalaya before and it's fairly simple. Listening to a CD box set of various songs based in New Orleans, so jazz, zydeco, R&B, soul, ect. And that is about as Mardi Gras as I get. Don't expect much more from a Pennsyltuckian expat living in Babylon DC.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 05:59 AM (sAmhv) 64
Further on the archive.is and Cloudflare bun-fight (if you really want to dig into the "why" of it):
https://tinyurl.com/2a5exstp Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:59 AM (O7YUW) 65
@60/Wolfus:
The furry thugs will love you again, at least until bellies are empty again in 5...4...3...2... ;-) And thank you! Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:00 AM (O7YUW) 66
58 @Pixy: I really wish I could turn off the auto-translation of certain characters from the smilies.mee.nu site.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 05:52 AM (O7YUW) Into each life, some smilies must fall? Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:01 AM (+YA9H) 67
52 This is cute:
Kevin Dalton@TheKevinDalton . Feb 17 A day after celebrating the high-speed rail that is decades behind schedule and a hundred billion taxpayer dollars over budget with Gavin Newsom, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority was arrested for domestic violence. This may have flown under the radar because this was the same day a large section of the high-speed rail caught fire. Posted by: Braenyard His leadership style is Hindenburg crashing into the Titanic after it hit an iceberg full of burning clowns. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 06:02 AM (sAmhv) 68
@66/m: "Into each life, some smilies must fall?"
Apparently, yes! And now, an appropriate music track from Fallout 3: https://youtu.be/bEJOSvsfYNA Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:03 AM (O7YUW) 69
Hartland had their "Gunfighters" series of standing TV Western character figurines, and Preston's Colt character was one of them, along with Paladin, Bret Maverick, Bat Masterson, and others. Looking on eBay, I see there were Johnny Yuma of The Rebel and Lucas McCain of The Rifleman. I never saw or had those!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 05:49 AM (wzUl9) They show only series on this WEST streaming channel through Dish. Have Gun Will Travel is on it but they play it at like 2 in the morning, followed up by The Californians at 3 (not impressed by that one), thenColt .45 at 4, and The Texan (with Rory Calhoun) at 5. I'd like to see more of Paladin as it's one of the shows I have seen very little of and I like Richard Boone's work, but I'm not getting up at 2 a.m. to do it. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:04 AM (6ydKt) 70
@67/Puddleglum: "His leadership style is Hindenburg crashing into the Titanic after it hit an iceberg full of burning clowns."
*snorts* Tangentially reminded me of this scene: https://youtu.be/zLf6pp5Tvk8 Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:06 AM (O7YUW) 71
weird how after so many years I knew the last octet was an 8;
how many times have we seen that happen? Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:06 AM (Cjt/F) 72
more than I'm doing, here in Wisconsin! way more! Bravo!
laissez le bon temps rouleau, Puddleglum! (no, not snark or /s, really admire the effort, specially what with the 12 hours and all) Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:12 AM (Cjt/F) 73
Grumpy and Recalcitrant
Be safe out there. I am absolutely confident you will be a good role model for the other drivers. One of my memories of driving was a late early release. The roads were covered in rain that froze to a glaze of ice. Took me an additional hour. And I called in a personal favor to get the roads I needed to travel salted. I paused before going down a hill with a deep gully on either side of the road at the bottom. The salt truck was on the way, fifteen minutes out. The bus was very quiet as I went down in 1st gear with the foot very lightly on the brake. Made it, but it could have gone so wrong. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:16 AM (u82oZ) 74
Result for https://archive.is/
TM0JR/A with DNSSEC validation and without DNSSEC detail: Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 06:17 AM (MPaMF) 75
On AOC blathering away in Munich:
Stephen L. Miller retweeted Jay Caruso @JayCaruso 23h She's one of 435 members of Congress. She doesn't serve on the Foreign Relations Committee, the Intelligence Committee, or the Armed Services Committee. She's on Energy, Health, and Oversight. What possible purpose did she have? Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:19 AM (+YA9H) 76
Lots of good Epoch Times articles on China.
Who knew, besides us, that massive surveillance, totally corrupt officials, over-control, Communism, and decreasing standards of living would be the New China. A large part of the entire population is "lying flat", and disengages from society. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:19 AM (u82oZ) 77
"What possible purpose did she have?"
self promotion? plus propaganda, lies for the party line of course. Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:23 AM (Cjt/F) 78
Stephen L. Miller retweeted Dominic Pino @DominicJPino 13h Mayor Mamdani's budget for New York City, population 8.5 million, is $127 billion. Governor DeSantis's budget for the state of Florida, population 23 million, is $117 billion. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:24 AM (+YA9H) 79
@74/Braenyard: Yeah, but the IP address returned might not be accurate or valid. It's a really STUPID bun-fight.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:27 AM (O7YUW) 80
@nypost 14h Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that property taxes will require a 9.5% hike across NYC to make up for Gov. Kathy Hochul's refusal to hike taxes on NY's wealthy. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:27 AM (+YA9H) 81
A large part of the entire population is "lying flat", and disengages from society.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:19 AM (u82oZ) It's been going on for a few years now. Mostly young men who graduated in a tough job market and said "Screw the rat race, I'm out." It's got the CCP worried so much they've banned the Chinese word for "lie flat" off the internet. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:27 AM (6ydKt) 82
... and, I can't vouch for this, but, in the @nypost comments:
AJ 🇺🇸 @AjApplegoose 14h But he's freezing rents..how does that work? Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:30 AM (+YA9H) 83
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that property taxes will require a 99.5% hike across NYC to make up for the loss of revenue from the mass exodus of leftist cockroaches.
Posted by: Headlines we expect to see at February 18, 2026 06:33 AM (vFG9F) Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 06:33 AM (rsGFG) 85
int this chia la boof numbnuts the same one who got into a pissing match with 4chan years ago?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:34 AM (Cjt/F) 86
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC is going to be running into some "bad luck" soon.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 06:34 AM (sAmhv) 87
Wikipedia:
Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. ... The band had a string of hit songs during the counterculture movement of the 1960s and early 1970s, including "Send Me a Postcard" and "Venus" .... Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:36 AM (+YA9H) 88
Morning Horde. Thx Pixy
Like watching Mamdani. Either we raise taxes on the wealthy or property taxes increase. Not a single thought of possibly, maybe or even faking at attempted government cuts . He's a good commie Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 06:36 AM (Kc+Vz) 89
84 “ Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
Isaiah 26:4 Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 06:33 AM (rsGFG) Thank you, Marcus T. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:37 AM (+YA9H) 90
@73/NaCly Dog: Thanks for the words of encouragement.
"I paused before going down a hill with a deep gully on either side of the road at the bottom. The salt truck was on the way, fifteen minutes out. The bus was very quiet as I went down in 1st gear with the foot very lightly on the brake. Made it, but it could have gone so wrong. " Ooof. I've found in situations like that you're pretty much on your own. Dispatch isn't there and can't see or feel the conditions. I'm waiting for the day I advise them of terrible road conditions and ask what they advise, to which the response is likely: "Proceed carefully if you feel you can do so" (which puts it back on me) and I then hit them with the phrase that should make Legal's sphincter pucker: "Can you send that advise to me in an email?" And if the kids are voluntarily being that quiet, they instinctively know they're all in a dangerous situation. Glad it went well for you. Good call on first gear and a feather touch on the brake. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:38 AM (O7YUW) Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:39 AM (+YA9H) 92
Well, if enough people leave NYC we could always turn it into a high-security, walled-off, open-air prison.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:39 AM (6ydKt) 93
Tune into another amazing episode of " Life with Mamdani "
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 06:40 AM (+nEug) 94
Amen m. May the Lords blessing be upon all here today.
Posted by: Marcus T at February 18, 2026 06:40 AM (rsGFG) 95
92 Well, if enough people leave NYC
Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:39 AM (6ydKt) ... and go where?! Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:41 AM (+YA9H) 96
85 int this chia la boof numbnuts the same one who got into a pissing match with 4chan years ago?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:34 AM (Cjt/F) It wasn't so much a pissing match as a through beat-down, and emasculation of Shia by a bunch of weaponized autists who tracked his "We Will Not Be Divided" flag across the country to eventually steal it off of his own flagpole. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:42 AM (6ydKt) 97
@88
>> He's a good commie As has been noted, numerous times, at a minimum , 30 pct of every local, state and federal budget is straight up, fraud waste and corruption, if he cut the budget, he’d be cutting out the hearts of his cronies, he’s not going to do that. As a once great mayor opined, the people have chosen, now they must suffer. Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 06:42 AM (XV/Pl) 98
95 92 Well, if enough people leave NYC
Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:39 AM (6ydKt) ... and go where?! Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:41 AM (+YA9H) My preference would be California or Northern Virginia. If I could put a force-field around the entire southeast to keep them out, I would. Posted by: SpeakingOf at February 18, 2026 06:43 AM (6ydKt) 99
@85/sock_rat_eez: "int this chia la boof numbnuts the same one who got into a pissing match with 4chan years ago?"
Indeed - 8 years ago, wow time flies: https://youtu.be/n-ABXvbMSc4 Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:43 AM (O7YUW) 100
100
Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:43 AM (+YA9H) 101
NYC needs to quit nibbling around the edges. The Dutch have decided to tax unrealized stock and bond gains at 36%.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 18, 2026 06:44 AM (MJ1/T) Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:45 AM (+YA9H) 103
Waiting for the last episode where we are standing on the dock waving bye as they ship for home.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 06:45 AM (MPaMF) 104
Thanks, SpeakingOf, that's what I thought. LOL!
and yes, it was as you describe ... he started a pissing match and got a beatdown right back. gooder and harderer. Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:45 AM (Cjt/F) 105
The elonmusk quote originated here, an account about which I know nothing:
@creation247 Feb 17 Someone needs to evangelize Elon Musk Who will lead him to Christ? Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:50 AM (+YA9H) 106
sock_rat_eez
The 4Chan effort was great. Using contrails, air traffic monitors, and personal info. Very impressive effort. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:52 AM (u82oZ) 107
The lions share of the NYC budget goes to pay teachers, around 43 billion for 75k teachers, by contrast Florida has 175k teachers and spends 12 billion,
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 18, 2026 06:53 AM (XV/Pl) Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at February 18, 2026 06:54 AM (O7YUW) 109
that it was, indeed!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:54 AM (Cjt/F) 110
Is there a possible mechanism to remove an entire administration in NYC. I do not foresee the country accepting another bailout for preventable collapse.
Cutting fraud and spending are reforms that could be done. But without reforms, a bloody uprising can happen. The smart people will be gone before that happens. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:55 AM (u82oZ) 111
Thomas Bender, the difference being hazard pay?
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 06:55 AM (+nEug) 112
Teachers.
Replace with AI. Learning can occur, rather than bady-sitting indoctrination. Teachers made thier own replacement a goal for national survival. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:56 AM (u82oZ) 113
The quote is on elon's X feed:
Elon Musk @elonmusk 14h Replying to @creation247 I agree with the teachings of Jesus 10,665 comments Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:57 AM (+YA9H) Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 06:57 AM (u82oZ) 115
wow, NaCly, there's a concept; they might actually be taught fewer lies that way!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2026 06:59 AM (Cjt/F) 116
The Dutch have decided to tax unrealized stock and bond gains at 36%
Let the capital market exodus commence! Posted by: Halfhand at February 18, 2026 07:02 AM (yeZcQ) 117
Getting a good laugh about the CBS/Colbert dust up . The Dems carried to blame Trump for invoking the Fairness rule to keep the Dem Talerico episode off air. Turns out the FCC had nothing to do with keeping the episode off air it was CBS not wanting to get involved in a Dem primary fight between Crockett and Talarico. Over at Twitchy Crockett vid shows her saying it wasn't the Feds and being pissed at the Dems. Get the Dems fighting each other
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 18, 2026 07:02 AM (Kc+Vz) 118
Computer taught children will be disciplined, how?
Attach a remote taser to their butt and zap them when they act out? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 07:02 AM (MPaMF) 119
Braenyard, shock collars!
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:04 AM (+nEug) 120
Over at Twitchy Crockett vid shows her saying it wasn't the Feds and being pissed at the Dems. Get the Dems fighting each other
Posted by: Smell the Glove -------- Notice that was Lawyer Crockett Esq. speaking not Jasmine the ghetto hag. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 07:06 AM (MPaMF) 121
sock_rat_eez
Education is a cloistered mess. I would not be allowed to teach a classroom, because, while a published scientist, I do not believe in Global Warming, DIE, or Gender confusion nonsense. The atomic weight of the most common isotope of carbon is the same to any competent observer. Even a left-handed, goth, Lithuanian, lesbian scientist and I can agree on that. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 07:06 AM (u82oZ) 122
Practically every video you see of this song on the web is a lip sync
here it is live https://youtu.be/qWb8_DH8U6o Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 07:07 AM (ZxPkt) 123
{{{Ben Had}}}
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good evening! ♬♬ ♩ ♪ May Rancher Bob's success continue. I take it that you are assisting in training his new horse? Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 07:07 AM (u82oZ) 124
NaCly, dearest. It is going to be a fun year.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:09 AM (+nEug) 125
Here's a quick tech query:
If I use Google Wallet on my Android for tickets, will Google and/or the company that scans the ticket bar code get my 'phone number? (the company that sold me the tickets got my email to send the tickets; now I have to click on a link to download them to the Wallet, which I have never used) Posted by: Brunnhilde at February 18, 2026 07:12 AM (3AwA+) Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 07:14 AM (u82oZ) 127
Shoot, looks like we'll miss this year's TX MoMe (we're gonna be on a tour of The Holy Land).
BTW, I noticed in the left sidebar on the home page under "Moron Meet-Ups" this year's dates are preceded by "Texas MoMe 2025:" in bold letters -- so maybe someone (a COB or Ace) can update that to read "2026?" Cheers! Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 18, 2026 07:15 AM (5FL4d) 128
Good morning to everyone. Looks like another spring like day in the foothills of NC. Wishing you all a great day ahead.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 18, 2026 07:17 AM (edDB+) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 07:17 AM (MPaMF) 130
Have a great day, everyone.
May no YOLO Darwin Award candidate approach your vehicle, unless you are driving a M1127 Stryker. Then, Game On! Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 18, 2026 07:23 AM (u82oZ) 131
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that property taxes will require a 99.5% hike across NYC to make up for the loss of revenue from the mass exodus of leftist cockroaches.
-- You've got to be kidding! Part of me wants to laugh hysterically at the idiots that voted for him. The other half of me is terrified they'll just move away and come to my state. Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 07:23 AM (qBdHI) 132
131 Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that property taxes will require a 99.5% hike across NYC to make up for the loss of revenue from the mass exodus of leftist cockroaches.
-- You've got to be kidding! Part of me wants to laugh hysterically at the idiots that voted for him. The other half of me is terrified they'll just move away and come to my state. Posted by: Lady in Black at February 18, 2026 07:23 AM (qBdHI) 99.5% --> 9.5% 80 @nypost 14h Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that property taxes will require a 9.5% hike across NYC to make up for Gov. Kathy Hochul's refusal to hike taxes on NY's wealthy. Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 06:27 AM (+YA9H) Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 07:27 AM (+YA9H) 133
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:27 AM (PpBto) 134
Early work morning for me.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:27 AM (PpBto) 135
Looking forward to the ONT, since it's Yoko's birthday today.
Posted by: Wally at February 18, 2026 07:28 AM (QKo4r) Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 07:28 AM (ZxPkt) 137
I bought the cat a laser and it still bites my toe
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at February 18, 2026 07:30 AM (LOZbR) 138
ShainS, you and your lovely wife will be missed but it sounds like a wonderful trip. I look forward to you telling us about it when you get back.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:31 AM (+nEug) 139
I don't understand those words in that order
Posted by: Don Black at February 18, 2026 07:28 AM (ZxPkt) Good for you. I'm jealous. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:32 AM (PpBto) 140
I have to “interpolate” large spacial data sets, like cfd pressures over an aircraft oml sometimes. Always dangerous and depending on the variable you are interpolating over, q, alpha, mach, etc.. complete trash. Using nonlinear, least squares, whatever still trash. Because there are discrete phenomenon, like local shocks, separation bubbles, that displace in reality but interpolation just mushes it. Linearly interpolating humanity probably is worse.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 18, 2026 07:32 AM (+gHpb) 141
Looking forward to the ONT, since it's Yoko's birthday today.
Posted by: Wally at February 18, 2026 07:28 AM (QKo4r) She's not mort yet? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (PpBto) 142
I'm back from my workout, cleaned up, and having a pre-breakfast coffee. Good luck to all on snowy or rainy commutes or work routes!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (wzUl9) 143
Yoko is 93. Only the good die young.
Posted by: Wally at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (QKo4r) 144
I have to “interpolate” large spacial data sets, like cfd pressures over an aircraft oml sometimes. Always dangerous and depending on the variable you are interpolating over, q, alpha, mach, etc.. complete trash. Using nonlinear, least squares, whatever still trash. Because there are discrete phenomenon, like local shocks, separation bubbles, that displace in reality but interpolation just mushes it. Linearly interpolating humanity probably is worse.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 18, 2026 07:32 AM (+gHpb) Braggart. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (PpBto) 145
Yoko is 93. Only the good die young.
Posted by: Wally at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (QKo4r) What does that say about Robert Duvall? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:34 AM (PpBto) 146
I bought the cat a laser and it still bites my toe
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at February 18, 2026 *** Blanche Bickerson: "It's easy to make friends with a cat. Bring him something to play with." John Bickerson (trying to get back to sleep): "I'll bring him a dog in the morning." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 07:34 AM (wzUl9) 147
JJ is here
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 07:35 AM (wzUl9) 148
I'm back from my workout, cleaned up, and having a pre-breakfast coffee. Good luck to all on snowy or rainy commutes or work routes!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 18, 2026 07:33 AM (wzUl9) A bud just got home from Reno. Took the redeye out late last night as their meetings were all cancelled and most flights inbound were already cancelled, so no one was there anyway. He spent 30 minutes on the de-icing pad. Just walked in his door 20 minutes ago. Long ass night, to say the least. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (PpBto) 149
Robert Duvall spent a lifetime being appreciated for his talent
Yoko is spending a life time despised for her lack of talent. Posted by: Ben Had at February 18, 2026 07:36 AM (+nEug) 150
the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority was arrested for domestic violence.
So Shocking Blue had it right, about marrying railroaders. The actual Bill Bailey, B&O brakeman, lived in Jackson Michigan. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 18, 2026 07:38 AM (zdLoL) 151
Mamdani's a lightweight.
Delaware County (Delco), PA, approved a 19% property tax hike for 2026, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit increases after a 23% raise in 2025. These hikes, totaling over 40% in just two years, are driven by the depletion of federal COVID-19 relief funds, a structural budget deficit, and rising costs. ---- Plus astounding legal costs, corporation development & those payrolls & benefits, and buying & maintaining EVs. Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 18, 2026 07:38 AM (NFX2v) 152
New Dup.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 18, 2026 07:42 AM (zdLoL) Posted by: pawn at February 18, 2026 08:00 AM (+rKuc) 154
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Delaware County (Delco), PA, approved a 19% property tax hike for 2026 ... after a 23% raise in 2025 Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 18, 2026 07:38 AM (NFX2v) unbelievable Posted by: m at February 18, 2026 08:08 AM (+YA9H) 155
But since engineers have shoved the sum total of human knowledge into it
Ummmmm, no, they haven't, really. They've crammed a lot of the internet into them. But weighted either by their own biases or weighted by volume - and their biases are monstrously progressive, and the bulk of the internet is malarkey. Posted by: GWB at February 18, 2026 09:26 AM (5ZfAg) Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - February 17, 2026 [Doof]![]() Photo credit - Shannon Hill on X 5 years ago today, we lost a one-of-a kind legend. ![]() Rush explains the Trump phenomenon (Oct 2018 ) Take in the first 20 seconds of this video especially. Two legends of conservativism - both sorely missed.
Let's also revisit this spectacularly titled opinion article from Erick Erickson which was published the day after Rush passed away. Talent Returned To God My mother insisted that my dad and I take a college road trip together when I was in 11th grade. I got to drive. My dad got to control the radio. We opted for backroads and scenery instead of speed and the interstate. Driving through rural Alabama on the way to my eventual alma mater, Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia, my dad went in search of radio legend Paul Harvey. Instead, he stumbled upon a voice claiming to have talent on loan from God. My dad and I may not have had a super close relationship at the time, but together we found Rush Limbaugh and could connect with each other through listening to Rush. Years later, I helped start the website RedState and randomly sent a note through the comment line at Rush's website. I not only got back a reply, but it was from Rush himself. I could not believe he knew who I was. Thus began a correspondence, which led to a friendship, which led to a mentorship. The first time I ever remember my dad telling me he was proud of me was the day Rush Limbaugh referred to me on air as his friend. My dad nearly ran off the road and immediately called me with fatherly pride. After years of running RedState and being on television, my parents finally decided I would be okay in my career choices after Rush designated me one of his guest hosts.Definitely check out the whole thing. ![]() ![]() At just 40 feet tall, the Newby-McMahon Building in Wichita Falls isn’t very impressive, even when compared to regular-sized buildings, let alone skyscrapers. And yet it was supposed to be one of the most imposing skyscrapers of its time when it was designed in the early 1900s. The nickname ‘World’s Littlest Skyscraper’ is a dubious title to have, but the Newby-McMahon Building is indeed dwarfed by every skyscraper in the world. It isn’t remotely worthy of being called a skyscraper, as it’s dwarfed by several normal buildings in Wichita Falls, but the story of how it came to be is truly fascinating. The origins of the Newby-McMahon Building can be traced back to the early 1900s, when the North Texas city of Wichita Falls became the center of a regional oil boom. The discovery of black gold in nearby Burkburnett turned hundreds of locals into millionaires, as mineral rights were negotiated virtually everywhere, from street corners to temporary tents. Philadelphia oil man J.D.D. McMahon was the first to notice the city’s dire need for office space and quickly proposed a solution – building an imposing skyscraper right next to the original Newby Building, built by Augustus Newby in 1906. His blueprints caught the eye of several investors, and he was able to raise about $200,000 (about $6.8 million in today’s money). McMahon promised a multistory office building that would be built just across the street from the St. James Hotel, but what he failed to mention was that it wouldn’t go up very much. Exctatic investors didn’t notice that the building’s scale was measured in inches rather than feet, and, by the time they realized they had been scammed, it was too late.Check out the whole thing. Video segment at the link. Not related, yet somehow related RIP to my favorite Presidents Day fun fact. John Tyler, our 10th president, had a grandson alive until last May. John had a son while in his 60s.That's a pretty random but interesting tidbit! But wait - there's more! Check out this very Horde-worthy comment to the post Correction: Steven Tyler was John Tyler's father. 'Dream On' was almost our national anthem. And 'Love in an Elevator' was written by Otis Redding, two years after he founded the Otis Elevator Company. Look it up. ![]() Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
Not even close to First.
Posted by: RickZ at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (gKDq2) 2
Evening all!
Posted by: Diogenes at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (2WIwB) 3
Nd
Posted by: Rex B at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (GI9/m) 4
Sometimes you just have to accept that time only flows in three directions.
Posted by: mindful webworker - youtube should be spun off from Gargoyle at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (dKz3G) 5
Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (sAmhv) 6
Shannon Hill? Looks more like Shannon Range to me.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (uQesX) Posted by: Zeno at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (VHUov) Posted by: mindful webworker - there is no comment #zero at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (dKz3G) 9
the littered path
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (DZ9yr) 10
Howdy Doof! Thanks for the ONT
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (H/suN) 11
Meow
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (w3u3d) 12
Sorry I'm late, I thought I heard a screech owl outside and went to investigate. Turns out that it was just the HOA president making the rounds.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (/TlUl) 13
I may have first heard Rush when he was working out of Pigtown, I mean, Sacramento.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (uQesX) 14
Books you would be embarrassed (or happy) to be seen reading.
Choosing a Spouse, by Ilhan Omar How to Look Young, by Nancy Pelosi Beginning Word Salad, and Advanced Word Salad, by Kamala Harris Cajun Cooking, by Gator NoFingers The KGB Guide to Protester Care Taco Bell Wrecks, by Butt Isatorch -- Feel free to add your own ideas. Lurkers welcome! Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 10:04 PM (S/Y4j) Posted by: mindful webworker - Oklahoma for another win at February 17, 2026 10:04 PM (dKz3G) 16
Yay, Pancake Day ONT! (I made pancakes for the first time in years... did better than I feared!)
Posted by: RandomDave at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (aJQbY) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (DZ9yr) 18
Good evening morons и спасибо Диско
Steven Tyler was John Tyler's father. 'Dream On' was almost our national anthem. And 'Love in an Elevator' was written by Otis Redding, two years after he founded the Otis Elevator Company. Did not know that! Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (RIvkX) 19
The sad thing is, married women are the ones most likely to vote rationally, so if the SAVE act was really about trying to suppress certain voter groups, thst is the one we would definitely no be trying to block from the polls.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:06 PM (/TlUl) 20
Sorry I'm late, I thought I heard a screech owl outside and went to investigate. Turns out that it was just the HOA president making the rounds.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (/TlUl) ==== What sound does it make? KA-ren! KA-ren! Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX) 21
NHL players return to practice after going on hiatus as the Olympics hogged the action ...
Let's go Buffalo .... clap clap clapclapclap Posted by: browndog remembers at February 17, 2026 10:07 PM (3sXRv) 22
Hard to get much closer, RickZ
Posted by: mindful webworker - there is no comment #zero at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (dKz3G) You never know around here. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Had a good day today. Got a haircut for the first time since pre-COVID; cut off a good ten inches of hair. I got tired of the ponytail. Then I went to a local diner/ice cream place for lunch. On your birthday (with proof, LOL!), you get a free sundae (pistachio with hot fudge). That was desert. They even sang 'Happy Birthday'. Not a bad day for a big day, a day I never thought I'd ever see, my 70th. Posted by: RickZ at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (gKDq2) 23
Thanks for the dandy Tuesday Night ONT, Doof!
Great photo. We had a similar sunset last night that preceded a winter storm that moved in overnight. Sometimes those sunsets just get better and better the longer you watch them. RIP Rush. One of kind and a man for our time. Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (kB9dk) 24
1 Not even close to First.
Posted by: RickZ at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (gKDq2) Is this some kind of inverse Sponge?? Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (QMAsf) 25
My grandma was an og Democrat (Catholic, Sicilian, NYC.) She loved Rush Limbaugh.
Thanks for the ONT. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (zZu0s) 26
I think I know tonight's musical theme.
For those who are still wondering about Sunday's leitmotif, all the bands had a lead singer named Paul. As far as I could tell, nobody actually solved thst one on the Sunday thread. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:09 PM (/TlUl) 27
Howdy Doof! Thanks for the ONT
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 17, 2026 10:03 PM (H/suN) YW! Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:09 PM (QMAsf) Posted by: zombie Jeffrey Epstein at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov) 29
Hillary Clinton laughed when asked about the hot tub photo and said Bill Clinton was doing philanthropic work and saving millions of lives.
Clinton said this was part of Bill Clinton’s “charitable” work. ------ IF one wanted to raise money for a good cause, one could buy the rights to piss on Hillary's grave. There would be a long line of people who would pay to buy tickets to do that. In my adult lifetime I've never encountered an "American" that I'm more convinced is evil incarnate. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (Cjcf6) 30
They even sang 'Happy Birthday'. Not a bad day for a big day, a day I never thought I'd ever see, my 70th.
Posted by: RickZ at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (gKDq2) ==== Happy birthday RickZ Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (RIvkX) 31
I think I know tonight's musical theme.
For those who are still wondering about Sunday's leitmotif, all the bands had a lead singer named Paul. As far as I could tell, nobody actually solved thst one on the Sunday thread. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:09 PM (/TlUl) I think you are the only one who cares about my musical themes. Maybe I should delegate theme content to you! Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf) 32
I saw her standing there.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (Cqx++) 33
Thanks for the Rush L. memories Doof💔! Miss that guy!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (LNeRu) 34
Yay, Pancake Day ONT! (I made pancakes for the first time in years... did better than I feared!)
Posted by: RandomDave at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (aJQbY) Pfft. I make the best pancakes. Posted by: D9 at February 17, 2026 10:12 PM (uQesX) 35
Exctatic investors didn’t notice that the building’s scale was measured in inches rather than feet, and, by the time they realized they had been scammed, it was too late.
With every story being 10 inches high, I guess it's the world's biggest hamster playground? Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:12 PM (VHUov) 36
14 -- Feel free to add your own ideas. Lurkers welcome!
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 10:04 PM (S/Y4j) A Guide to Spelling and Grammar by Otto Korracht Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:13 PM (/TlUl) 37
DJ Doof - Songs For The 17th of the Month
I guess the theme is jailbait? Posted by: zombie Jeffrey Epstein at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov) Ha! Tonight's theme was actually inspired by a jailbait-ish song I heard earlier today. Ringo Starr's "Your Sixteen". I just changed the theme to 17 since that's today's date. Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:13 PM (QMAsf) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:13 PM (DZ9yr) 39
Thanks for the Rush L. memories Doof💔! Miss that guy!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (LNeRu) Howdy COMM! Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:13 PM (QMAsf) 40
Thanks for the dandy Tuesday Night ONT, Doof!
Great photo. We had a similar sunset last night that preceded a winter storm that moved in overnight. Sometimes those sunsets just get better and better the longer you watch them. RIP Rush. One of kind and a man for our time. Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 17, 2026 10:08 PM (kB9dk) Howdy LS! Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:14 PM (QMAsf) 41
Songs For The 17th of the Month
🎸🎶Well, she was just seventeen YKWIM and the way she looked was way beyond compare Speaking of ogling https://youtu.be/yatGAAslCsM https://youtu.be/sVdaFQhS86E https://youtu.be/Am38jAK38DU Posted by: mindful webworker - how could I dance with another at February 17, 2026 10:15 PM (dKz3G) 42
Ha! Tonight's theme was actually inspired by a jailbait-ish song I heard earlier today. Ringo Starr's "Your Sixteen". I just changed the theme to 17 since that's today's date.
Posted by: Doof Keep going back in time and the girls the rockstars sing about keep getting younger. Donovan's "My Supergirl" (1969) was about a 14-year-old. Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov) 43
I found the worst movie of all time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJJDxe0fgc Yes........worse than Megaforce Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at February 17, 2026 10:18 PM (jrgJz) 44
"No, I won't be able to vote"
Why? Even if you somehow misplaced your birth certificate and marriage certificate, do you lack the intelligence to go to one or two counties' vital records website and spend $30 ($15 on each) to get a certified copy? ($15 each for Cook County IL certified birth certificate and marriage certificate) Posted by: Chuck C at February 17, 2026 10:19 PM (D0HYP) 45
Hillary Clinton laughed when asked about the hot tub photo and said Bill Clinton was doing philanthropic work and saving millions of lives.
Clinton said this was part of Bill Clinton’s “charitable” work. I won't condemn anyone to Hell (Judge not and all that) but I am comforted by the knowledge that God's Judgement is just and Eternal. Posted by: Tonypete at February 17, 2026 10:19 PM (cYBz/) 46
Pfft! I whine up the best pancakes.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:20 PM (RIvkX) Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 17, 2026 10:21 PM (NFX2v) 48
I remember well the day Rush went national August 1, 1988. I had been listening to Bob Grant in NY for years. I was still living and working in NYC then. Bob Grant seemed very jealous this young upstart was going national, as I'm sure Grant always wanted to. Grant was on 3-6 PM and I listened to him on a Walkman while commuting home. I started carrying a little radio to hear Rush at work when possible. I was in the Carpenters Union then. Grant, Like Rush, started out in California in the mid 60s. He moved to NYC and had a legendary feud with Alex Bennett, a cool hippie who had a radio show in NY then. Bennett later moved to SF.
Posted by: Radio Days at February 17, 2026 10:21 PM (oftw2) 49
The worst thing about Cat Ballou is that it actually won an academy award, proving once and for all that those “awards” were just bought and paid for trash.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 10:22 PM (otNgF) 50
My favorite Rush Limbaugh "lesson" was when he went off on "special" tax proposals. The one he commented on was a proposal by some entity for a sales tax for an additional penny for the police and fire departments.
HE WENT OFF ON IT. He (correctly) pointed out the FIRST duty of government was public safety. Therefore funding for police and fire departments should be solved FIRST, and then everything else figured out afterwards. The younger me (this was during the middle '90s) really appreciated this ranking of government priorities. Even conservatives need to be reminded that these kind of proposals are gimmicks--other leftist bullshit has already been approved and yet we're asking taxpayers the equivalent of "Would you all pay more sales tax if we kept you...safe?". Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (Cjcf6) Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (lUFok) 52
The thing about Rush for us was, we don't listen to the radio except when we're in the car. And whenever I'd tune in Limbaugh, he was either going into a commercial break, touting something, or otherwise filling time without his actual commentary. We'd pull into our driveway just as he'd come back from commercials.
Disappointing. That was why I quit trying to listen to Mark Levin, too. Posted by: mindful webworker - Our car radio lacked a fast-forward button at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (dKz3G) 53
Ha! Tonight's theme was actually inspired by a jailbait-ish song I heard earlier today. Ringo Starr's "Your Sixteen". I just changed the theme to 17 since that's today's date.
Posted by: Doof Keep going back in time and the girls the rockstars sing about keep getting younger. Donovan's "My Supergirl" (1969) was about a 14-year-old. Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov) ==== Adam Carolla calls this genre "little girl rock" The lyrics are mostly gross. "Young girl, get out of my mind!" Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX) 54
Worked outside all day - did anything go down today that I can wave in front of my lib friend's faces to, once again, point out that they support, nay, celebrate Communism, pride, sloth, gluttony, stan, perversion, theft, greed or envy?
Posted by: Tonypete at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (cYBz/) 55
Odd. All of a sudden I am getting a bunch of video suggestions on the Ford 300 inline 6.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:24 PM (zZu0s) 56
Food!
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 10:25 PM (77rzZ) 57
Yeah...not moved by the Stevie Nicks vid.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (XeU6L) 58
Happy birthday, RickZ!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (f/buw) Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (t/Eo5) 60
55 Odd. All of a sudden I am getting a bunch of video suggestions on the Ford 300 inline 6.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:24 PM (zZu0s) I’ll bet you casually talked about the topic with someone while your phone was in your pocket. Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (otNgF) 61
"Young girl, get out of my mind!"
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX) Two i can think of that were creepy but nit pedo (both Lileks had on a podcast): 'Get out of the car' about a dude who is going to leave a gal in the middle of nowhere if she doesn't put out. And then the door knocking song about a dude who smacked his girlfriend around and is demanding she let him in her apartment. Fucking charming. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s) 62
They even sang 'Happy Birthday'.
Posted by: RickZ Happy Birthday! I won't sing it, what with the restraining order and all. Chainsaw For Birthday, instead: https://youtu.be/NJ_9Kl4uBto Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov) 63
Easter flowers have bloomed out so I guess it's spring in the Carolinas.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 10:27 PM (uQzkA) 64
44.
($15 each for Cook County IL certified birth certificate and marriage certificate) Posted by: Chuck C No, it's not too difficult, not too expensive unless there was a prior marriage. Then it becomes a pita. Posted by: Been there, done that at February 17, 2026 10:29 PM (NFX2v) 65
Disappointing. That was why I quit trying to listen to Mark Levin, too.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Our car radio lacked a fast-forward button at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (dKz3G) The benefit to podcasts is that a lot of them (not all by a long chalk) don't do commercials, or if they do they are at the beginning and end - and I download them to listen while driving so I can pick up and drag the USB into the house. The No Agenda Show (Adam Curry) for example does no commercials, but they do spend a good amount of time thanking the donors who give more than $50 Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 10:29 PM (rbvCR) 66
The lyrics are mostly gross.
"Young girl, get out of my mind!" Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX) I hate that thats a fun song to sing and a really catchy tune. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:29 PM (zZu0s) 67
55 Odd. All of a sudden I am getting a bunch of video suggestions on the Ford 300 inline 6.
Posted by: Aetius451AD I had a 300 I6 in a 1980 Ford Cruisin' Van. An E-100. Favorite truck I've ever owned, put 200K on it, then sold it to a plumber who worked out of it. I'd see it for another ten years on the road. Faded glory, but still chugging along. Posted by: Had Much Fun In It at February 17, 2026 10:29 PM (oftw2) 68
I only found out today that Epstein's child-molestation conviction was about a gal who turned eighteen the next day. And she was more upset about being dragged into the case than she was with Epstein's actions.
Anyway, that's what MiladyJo read to me today from the Chomsky was right about Epstein article linked from the Morning Report. Posted by: mindful webworker - close enough for government work at February 17, 2026 10:30 PM (dKz3G) 69
Happy birthday Mr. Z. !!!
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 10:30 PM (TtTH3) 70
Keep going back in time and the girls the rockstars sing about keep getting younger. Donovan's "My Supergirl" (1969) was about a 14-year-old.
Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov) ==== Bob Seger actually changes Chuck Berry's lyrics about Little Queenie's age from 17 down to 13. Posted by: Florida Peasant at February 17, 2026 10:30 PM (Lo97M) Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at February 17, 2026 10:30 PM (t/Eo5) 72
You all need to lighten up on this focus on the age thing.
Posted by: Benny Mardones at February 17, 2026 10:30 PM (Cjcf6) Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 17, 2026 10:31 PM (LNeRu) 74
You’re 16, you’re beautiful, and you’re mine
— the Pedo Chorus Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 10:31 PM (77rzZ) 75
I only found out today that Epstein's child-molestation conviction was about a gal who turned eighteen the next day. And she was more upset about being dragged into the case than she was with Epstein's actions.
---- Yeah, that actually doesn't make it better. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:32 PM (Cjcf6) 76
I have a neighbor who is afraid to legally change her name to her married name because she thinks that Trump is trying to keep her from being able to vote. I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies.
The left sure does a lot of fearmongering. You would think that people would stop and ask themselves how ridiculous a leftist claim has to be before they decide to not believe it. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:32 PM (FMtrg) 77
I miss Rush Limbaugh. He was a gift from God.
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:33 PM (FMtrg) 78
Damn you Jeffrey Epstein!
Posted by: Janis Ian at February 17, 2026 10:33 PM (GI9/m) 79
>>>she was more upset about being dragged into the case than she was with Epstein's actions.
Anyway, that's what MiladyJo read to me today from the Chomsky was right about Epstein article linked from the Morning Report. Posted by: mindful webworker - -- I think there are many women out there who wish this stuff would just go away. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:34 PM (DZ9yr) 80
I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies.
Posted by: Emmie [malcolm_reynolds_speechless.gif] Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:34 PM (VHUov) 81
Doof, Good "Call" on the hidden video. I bought "Into the Woods" on vinyl when it was released (not because vinyl captures the nuances in the music we have lost in the digital age, but because I'm old). There are no stinkers on that album either, which is good, since it is a pain in the ass to get out of your chair, and skip to the next track with vinyl. Yup, you couldn't just press a button on some fancy remote. No sir. You had to lift the needle, and try to delicately drop it on the next track, or you would irreparably damage both the needle and the album. Every time you played it in the future, you would be reminded that you gashed the damn thing by the skip or a pop. Anyway, good song Doof.
Posted by: Solutus at February 17, 2026 10:34 PM (Ds9EH) Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at February 17, 2026 10:35 PM (+0Wk3) 83
Emmie, I know some lib women like that. Their feelz can't be reasoned with.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 17, 2026 10:36 PM (xDN0i) 84
No, it's not too difficult, not too expensive unless there was a prior marriage. Then it becomes a pita.
How is a pita? Add the cost for a divorce certificate and/or court decree Posted by: Chuck C at February 17, 2026 10:37 PM (D0HYP) 85
I have a neighbor who is afraid to legally change her name to her married name because she thinks that Trump is trying to keep her from being able to vote. I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies.
The left sure does a lot of fearmongering. You would think that people would stop and ask themselves how ridiculous a leftist claim has to be before they decide to not believe it. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:32 PM (FMtrg) ==== I suggest telling them to just calm down. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:38 PM (RIvkX) 86
Came on to the ONT early, saw stonehenge, poof... spent 30 minutes playing it. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 10:38 PM (snZF9) 87
I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies.
---- Why shouldn't the doctor who performed that surgery brought up on charges? Is there a legitimate medical reason to perform that operation? Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:38 PM (Cjcf6) 88
"Young girl, get out of my mind!"
Posted by: San Franpsycho Come back when you grow up girl You're still living in a paper-doll world https://youtu.be/u8l_pH_YRR0 Younger girl keeps a rollin' cross my mind https://youtu.be/qSDj1y5UnaM Along with the likes of Children behaaaave. That's what they say when we're together... https://youtu.be/hFWhTqLSVzE Sweet Young Thing https://youtu.be/PRqVIizxCuU and the memorable Wake up little Suzy (fell asleep in the movies -- surrre you did.) https://youtu.be/v1fImXAeS-s Posted by: mindful webworker - 16yo looked good to me... when I was 16 at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (dKz3G) 89
83 Emmie, I know some lib women like that. Their feelz can't be reasoned with.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 17, 2026 10:36 PM (xDN0i) One of the things I observed during Covidmania was the use of fear to control people. It works very well because you cannot reason with someone who is controlled by fear. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (FMtrg) 90
I miss Rush Limbaugh. He was a gift from God.
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:33 PM (FMtrg) Hey there, Emmie! Good to see you. Been a while. Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf) 91
IF one wanted to raise money for a good cause, one could buy the rights to piss on Hillary's grave. There would be a long line of people who would pay to buy tickets to do that. In my adult lifetime I've never encountered an "American" that I'm more convinced is evil incarnate.
Posted by: Crusader Need to grab the beer and coffee concessions rights. Keep them folks fueled up and great view of the entertainment. Win, win. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (TtTH3) 92
57 Yeah...not moved by the Stevie Nicks vid.
No kidding... Also not moved by fingernails on a chalkboard 🤮... Posted by: COMountainMarie at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (LNeRu) 93
Emmie, tell your friend she can still be an incubator in the camps.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 10:41 PM (uQzkA) 94
Had a F-150, Heavy-Half, 300 ci with 4 speed. It would do the job.
Ford always, for me, had a problem, with their sixes, getting enough oil to the tappets; so much so that an aftermarket oil like could be purchased to route more oil into the valve cover. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:41 PM (DZ9yr) 95
82 I sought romantic advice from my female teachers.
Teenage girls were a complete mystery to me. Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 10:41 PM (77rzZ) 96
Posted by: mindful webworker -
The article was from Compact. It is to be taken seriously since they're the ones who posted Jacob Savage's classic "The Lost Generation". Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 10:41 PM (gKWVE) 97
Donovan dosed a girl at a party unawares with L.S.D. he was trying to gain favors from, from what I read this was not a groovy trip and it was said she never ever spoke to him again
Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (hfxb3) 98
I have a neighbor who is afraid to legally change her name to her married name because she thinks that Trump is trying to keep her from being able to vote. I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies. I'm not truly meaning to be cruel here, but * points and laughs * Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (xG4kz) 99
The way things are going, in a few years we will have self driving cars that are impossible to work on and you have to take to an automated repair facility where it is analyzed and serviced by AI robots. I really don't look forward to this brave new world.
Posted by: Ripley at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (PTDkx) 100
Why shouldn't the doctor who performed that surgery brought up on charges? Is there a legitimate medical reason to perform that operation?
Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:38 PM (Cjcf6) I've heard that the Hippocratic oath is no longer a thing in the medical community. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (FMtrg) 101
oil line
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (DZ9yr) 102
How is it nobody mentioned Jerry Lee Lewis yet? Others just sang about it, he lived it.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (/TlUl) 103
Emmie, tell your friend she can still be an incubator in the camps.
Posted by: nckate Dang. ..... LOL! Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:42 PM (VHUov) Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:44 PM (ZxPkt) 105
Teenage girls were a complete mystery to me.
Posted by: Bulg I'm pretty sure they're a complete mystery to themselves. Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:45 PM (VHUov) 106
Goodness! Gracious!
Posted by: Great Balls of Fire at February 17, 2026 10:45 PM (RIvkX) 107
Need to grab the beer and coffee concessions rights. Keep them folks fueled up and great view of the entertainment. Win, win. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude What was either the movie or the recording where a guy is pissing and it goes on and on, then appears to be over, but he gets his second wind and proceeds to go for another span numbering in minutes, and so on? Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 17, 2026 10:45 PM (xG4kz) 108
100 Why shouldn't the doctor who performed that surgery brought up on charges? Is there a legitimate medical reason to perform that operation?
Posted by: Crusader --- Forget bringing up. Read his actions, they are verified in hospital records, to the public while he stands on the gibbets. Then hang him and every doctor that did it. Then go to Johns Hopkins, who were the originators, and clean house. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:46 PM (DZ9yr) 109
Another book:
Troubleshooting Trannies, by Y. B. Nutzz and Bat Turup Sports Heroes of Penguin Racing, Published by Penguin Press Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 10:46 PM (S/Y4j) 110
78 Damn you Jeffrey Epstein!
Why? at long last we get to see how far politico's will go to protect one of their own. Why haven't all the doc's been released? if they were, consider well both Clinton's would know precisely what not to recall -- which is precisely why both want it televised, which makes it that much more difficult to parallel construct a conviction of implications and perjury upon them... They're cooked, and so is Brennan and his dancing undead. All things open to question are precisely why Epstein chose to prominently display a life sized portrait of Bill Clinton in a blue dress pointing an accusing finger at the viewer. "I am not a great man, I am a failure – and you have made me one." -- Clinton'01 If a President of the United States ever lied to the American people, he should resign. -- Clinton'98 It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is. Clinton'98 “the people in charge are lying to the public and telling them not to believe what we’ve seen with our own eyes.” Clinton 01/26/26 "We'll actually have to work very hard to kill as many people in the 21st century. What's the difference? This time, you think the victim could be you," Clinton'07 Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (Xgyka) 111
Hey there, Emmie! Good to see you. Been a while.
Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf) Hi, Doof! Yes, I keep having to miss Corsicana gatherings because they are during the school year. I'd love a chance to visit with you again. Your spirit is fun and energizing. (Around this bunch, I'm afraid to say your spirit is infectious.) Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (FMtrg) 112
When Hillary passes, the flags need to be raised to one-and-a-half mast.
Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (Cjcf6) 113
107 What was either the movie or the recording where a guy is pissing and it goes on and on, then appears to be over, but he gets his second wind and proceeds to go for another span numbering in minutes, and so on?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 17, 2026 10:45 PM (xG4kz) Michael Myers did that gag in Austin Powers. Possibly it was used in other movies. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (/TlUl) 114
105 LOL. Probably.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 10:48 PM (77rzZ) 115
Alternative Humidors, by M. Lewinsky
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 17, 2026 10:48 PM (H/suN) 116
Damn, wtf is up with Stevie Nick's voice? Not that I ever listened to her much, but she sounds like she smoked 3 cartons of cigarettes before getting on stage. Is that how she always sounds???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 10:48 PM (snZF9) 117
(Around this bunch, I'm afraid to say your spirit is infectious.)
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (FMtrg) ==== You mean like fungus? Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:49 PM (RIvkX) 118
Ringo was covering Johnny Burnette with "16"
Posted by: Don Black A 24-year-old singing about 16-year-olds is a bit less creepy than a 33-year-old covering the same song. A bit. Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 10:49 PM (VHUov) 119
You would think that people would stop and ask themselves how ridiculous a leftist claim has to be before they decide to not believe it.
Posted by: Emmie Hahahahaha. They don't even think to ask. If it fits their preconceptions, it must be true. Posted by: mindful webworker - I know it's true because I read it on reddit at February 17, 2026 10:50 PM (dKz3G) 120
104 Ringo was covering Johnny Burnette with "16"
https://youtu.be/f6rWamHseRg Posted by: Don Black ------ No shit. Eighth grade dating was cool. Ninth grade girls had one overriding question; Does he have a car? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:50 PM (DZ9yr) 121
You mean like fungus?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:49 PM (RIvkX) See? That's what I mean. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:52 PM (FMtrg) 122
none of you guys saw American Graffiti ?
Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt) 123
See? That's what I mean.
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:52 PM (FMtrg) ===== Give the people what they want! Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:54 PM (RIvkX) 124
...Stevie Nick's voice? ...Is that how she always sounds???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division --- Yes, too much coke and not enough practice. When one is a main piece it doesn't matter. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:54 PM (DZ9yr) 125
Hey there, Emmie! Good to see you. Been a while.
Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf) Hi, Doof! Yes, I keep having to miss Corsicana gatherings because they are during the school year. I'd love a chance to visit with you again. Your spirit is fun and energizing. (Around this bunch, I'm afraid to say your spirit is infectious.) Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:47 PM (FMtrg) You're too kind! Thank you. Posted by: Doof at February 17, 2026 10:54 PM (QMAsf) 126
none of you guys saw American Graffiti ?
Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt) === Yeah in 1973. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:55 PM (RIvkX) 127
110 78 Damn you Jeffrey Epstein!
continued... Without Bill Clinton, there factually would have been no Epstein, ctHillary would not have been able to pimp out Chelsea to Maxwell and all the while the secret service protectors were duty-bound to report every shenanigan, every misdeed, especially when it involved foreign countries and nations to whom? MSNBC's uncle sourpuss. and if he didn't know, how intelligent was he really? but to get to that information all kinds of gymnastics are required to hide the obviousness of the truth -- they all knew, and Clinton knew that they knew, and he could force them to watch. Why else 72hrs of phone sex alot from AF1? even decrypted by the Russians? Why else she shear insolence of him forcing us to deny Kathleen Willey, Lewinsky and the many others he diddled with on the nations time and clock? he could for you to watch, and the libs to actively defend the indefensible -- which has reduced them to what they are today. Why wouldn't he, ctHillary or any normal parent be concerned if their kid is hanging around with a madam like Maxwell? are they not normal? A: NO, they are truely evil abetted by the venal and the weak -- the LIBs. Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at February 17, 2026 10:56 PM (a+pDA) 128
...Stevie Nick's voice? ...Is that how she always sounds???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division -------- OTOH, Christine was perfect. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 10:56 PM (XeU6L) 129
122 none of you guys saw American Graffiti ?
Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt) "It's not too late; it's never too late! 231 Ramona. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:56 PM (FMtrg) 130
Here's to Rush. He is sorely missed, especially by me.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 10:57 PM (JkO4W) 131
Shannon Hill, eh? Any relation to Mary Hill? She was fun after dark. Down at Cherry Hill Park.
Posted by: 496 at February 17, 2026 10:57 PM (YpWtw) 132
Dang! AutoCorrect is wrecking my punctuation today!
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:57 PM (FMtrg) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 10:58 PM (DZ9yr) Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 10:58 PM (2GVsD) 135
Damn, wtf is up with Stevie Nick's voice? Not that I ever listened to her much, but she sounds like she smoked 3 cartons of cigarettes before getting on stage. Is that how she always sounds???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 10:48 PM (snZF9) Officially she had nodules on her vocal cords. Personally I think it was singing while drinking and heroin that made them that rough. But I am neither a doctor or an addiction therapist. Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 10:58 PM (rbvCR) 136
That John Tyler story (the real one) is amazing!
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at February 17, 2026 10:59 PM (xfRZZ) 137
132 Dang! AutoCorrect is wrecking my punctuation today!
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:57 PM (FMtrg) --------- Between entropy, ennui and autocorrect, my life is a constant battle. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 10:59 PM (JkO4W) 138
Cooking with Gunpowder, by Cremation Boom
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 10:59 PM (S/Y4j) 139
I’m probably not one to talk - as I was a long standing member of the “catch and release” program, but the idea is, you’re supposed to get married. Of course that went away.
So noe there’s this weird dichotomy where a fella of any age can de facto use young females as fuck toys, and discard them. They are now merely a commodity The left (of course) has everything completely and utterly wrong about the origins and purpose of marriage. Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 10:59 PM (J48Co) 140
When Hillary passes, the flags need to be raised to one-and-a-half mast.
Posted by: Crusader 😄 I don't usually nominate a comment for a comment of the week, but I think this one should be. Posted by: mindful webworker - gonna need a bigger mast at February 17, 2026 11:00 PM (dKz3G) 141
My Dad told me to tune in to the Rush Limbaugh show. I was an idiot and had voted for Clinton. Less than a year later I was a ditto-head.
Rush was bottled lightning. Woke me the fuck up, and with good humor, and positive spirits. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at February 17, 2026 11:00 PM (0aYVJ) 142
Hillary Clinton laughed when asked about the hot tub photo and said Bill Clinton was doing philanthropic work and saving millions of lives.
Clinton said this was part of Bill Clinton’s “charitable” work. ------ IF one wanted to raise money for a good cause, one could buy the rights to piss on Hillary's grave. There would be a long line of people who would pay to buy tickets to do that. In my adult lifetime I've never encountered an "American" that I'm more convinced is evil incarnate. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (Cjcf6) He selflessly cured Monica's cootie problem with a nicotine poultice! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:00 PM (8zz6B) 143
Much as I truly enjoyed and learned from Rush, there were moments when I had to turn him off.
1. shilling for Apple. 2. doing the ads. I know he was contracted to do so, but it was always after a huge block of ads anyway. 3. Talking about sports. 4. having a kid caller. It was always about his books and how great they are. Which they might have been, I don't know. That said, when he passed, I turned off the radio and seldom have had it on since. There's no purpose, no point. Oldies are fine, they are part of a better world. But no news comes from that world. Also, happy Tuesday to the Horde, the best people on the planet. Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 17, 2026 11:01 PM (CHHv1) 144
I keep thinking "maybe I'll watch American Graffiti tonight" and then I just go watch some youtube or Mel Brooks movie instead.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:01 PM (gKWVE) 145
Happy birthday RickZ
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:11 PM (RIvkX) Dittoe from me! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:01 PM (8zz6B) 146
That top picture is very much like the scenery I have been driving through all day. 4 days on the road, the missus, dog and me, and we are now in Mesa Arizona. (By the way, that's the pecking order in the Madman household - missus, dog, then me).
MisHum can have the frozen tundra all to himself for a while. Ice fishing! Sturgeon spearing! Snow shoveling and scraping ice off the windshield! We're out here for the first time in a few years, and intend to relax and unwind. It's been kind of a hard winter. I like the Southwest. The scenery is gorgeous, the weather at this time of year is great, and people are generally decent. Prices stink ($200+ for a hotel room!?!?!!) but I'll do it to make the missus happy. Posted by: The Neon Madman at February 17, 2026 11:02 PM (bcdO4) 147
Not that I ever listened to her much, but she sounds like she smoked 3 cartons of cigarettes before getting on stage
——- Joni Mitchell in her natural prime used to piss everybody off because she was a chain smoker and had a great range. Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 11:02 PM (J48Co) 148
127 110 78 Damn you Jeffrey Epstein!
continued... Why did Bernard Nussbaum notify ctHillary *FIRST* upon notification of Vince Foster's body being found. Yup. This is where the fun begins. Was Benghazi a Youtube Video, did she approve Susan Rice's statements to that effect. Didn't she watch her own people die on live broadcast without calling in air support. What was is she is on record of that "What difference does it make, they're Dead!" Just like Bill telling the parents of BlackHawk Down in the WH -- "It's their own fault that they were dead" The fact is, Les Aspen went out of his way to deny the armored support that the crew requested, refused to acknowledge that the expected warlords were speaking arabic rather than Somali -- because it was OBL's organization and trial ballon. That Bill simply couldn't bring himself to order the kill shot on OBL because he couldn't find any reason to tear his attention away from the super bowl. So many questions, the congressMONSTERS refuse to ask. But why ask why, when HOW is so much more fun... Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at February 17, 2026 11:03 PM (pcGsg) 149
Yay, Pancake Day ONT! (I made pancakes for the first time in years... did better than I feared!) Posted by: RandomDave at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (aJQbY) Pfft. I make the best pancakes. Posted by: D9 at February 17, 2026 10:12 PM (uQesX) You suck. You flat out suck. *pouts* Posted by: Zombie Rachel Corrie at February 17, 2026 11:05 PM (kTyBw) 150
I have a bit of a different value for Rush Limbaugh besides his common Conservative bona fides. I used him as a dating tool. If I invited a girl to grab lunch during the work day, I'd pick them up with The Rush Limbaugh Show playing on the car radio. I could usually figure out if I was wasting my time on the lunch date within a few minutes based on whether this solicited any comments.
Negative and ad hominen criticism: Hasta la Visa Positive comments/ recognition: Front of the line Curious who the guy is: More research required It worked, btw. Better half even reads John Derbyshire and thinks he pulls his punches. Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 11:05 PM (dIske) 151
144 I keep thinking "maybe I'll watch American Graffiti tonight"
------ Johnny Falfa is waiting for you. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 11:05 PM (JkO4W) Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (ZxPkt) 153
IF one wanted to raise money for a good cause, one could buy the rights to piss on Hillary's grave. There would be a long line of people who would pay to buy tickets to do that. In my adult lifetime I've never encountered an "American" that I'm more convinced is evil incarnate.
Posted by: Crusader === Grave? Pickled and put into an above ground crystal sarcophagus. Urinals above piped to the tomb. Overflow of course to the city sewer. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (/lPRQ) 154
Got introduced to Rush via 60 Minutes of all things.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (hJH5n) 155
Manfred @110 and 127, appreciate your response. But I was socking that singer from the 70s who sang about being the ugly duckling that never got any attention. Just trying to tie in to the "17" theme songs of the ONT. Janis Ian had a One Hit with "At Seventeen"
Posted by: Janis Ian at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (GI9/m) 156
The Cannucks cheated at curling.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (UORBG) 157
Talk radio became unlistenable at some point years ago, they increased the frequency and duration of commercial advertisements. I’m not sure exactly when, but I couldn’t deal with it any longer. I don’t mind some advertising, but I am severely allergic to it once it reaches a critical mass. No bueno
Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 11:07 PM (J48Co) 158
Stevie Nick's voice? ...Is that how she always sounds???
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division ---- Ok, I won't wade into the "is that how she always sounds?" discussion because I LOVE everything that Fleetwood Mac did when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie joined the band. That was amazing material, and they earned eternal respect for that. What I WILL provide is this update on Stevie's live solo shows. If your girlfriend or wife wants to go, take her. But just know going in that her range has deteriorated, and her back-up singers now hit the high notes for her. And her band is "professionally generic". What I mean by that is that they play all of the right notes, but their "tone" is off...often. They "overdrive" sections of songs that should sound acoustic...a lot. Lindsey Buckingham didn't do that. Because he is an amazing guitarist that knows how to do stuff that sounds over-driven and he also knows how to play clean. But Stevie apparently *hates* Lindsey, because of all of the 100 or more (not kidding here) visuals that show up behind her in her concert, there were a dozen of Tom Petty, a half dozen of Christine McVie, a half dozen of Joe Walsh...and ONE of Lindsey. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:07 PM (Cjcf6) 159
Off sock
Posted by: Rex B at February 17, 2026 11:07 PM (GI9/m) 160
140 When Hillary passes, the flags need to be raised to one-and-a-half mast.
When Bill passes, and that when the last of his LIBs refuse to support his lies, the *WORLD* will have the opportunity to pay tribute IN KIND to the man who at the Pinnacle of our Civilization PISSED IT ALL WAY -- the eternal urinal, what he deserves. I remember Judas, that was Bill Clinton before he disgraced his office and Betrayed us ALL. Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (5vEKK) 161
When American Graffiti came out it was the biggest movie of the year, everybody talked about it and went to see it. Now it seems mostly forgotten.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (otNgF) 162
143 I detested Rush’s history books for kids with that talking horse or whatever. Just deliver the history strait. Kids can deal with it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (77rzZ) 163
The fact is, Les Aspen went out of his way to deny the armored support that the crew requested, refused to acknowledge that the expected warlords were speaking arabic rather than Somali -- because it was OBL's organization and trial ballon.
Even now I can hear my father bitching about Les Aspin - when he was Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (hJH5n) 164
IF one wanted to raise money for a good cause, one could buy the rights to piss on Hillary's grave. There would be a long line of people who would pay to buy tickets to do that. In my adult lifetime I've never encountered an "American" that I'm more convinced is evil incarnate.
Posted by: Crusader But why risk those of other faiths or no faith being right? Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (/lPRQ) 165
I also have a relative who had her Fallopian tubes REMOVED (not just tied) because Trump was going to force her to have babies.
The left sure does a lot of fearmongering. You would think that people would stop and ask themselves how ridiculous a leftist claim has to be before they decide to not believe it. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 10:32 PM (FMtrg) Just cackle, and tell her it was the right decision, because she's too stupid to breed anyway. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:09 PM (8zz6B) 166
162 143 I detested Rush’s history books for kids with that talking horse or whatever. Just deliver the history strait. Kids can deal with it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (77rzZ) That might have worked for some. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:09 PM (hJH5n) 167
I miss Rush
Used to throw my oldest in his car seat in the front seat of my 1984 Bl*zer (the back seat was too far away) and we’d listen to Rush and drive out to the coast and play in the ocean. He loved the opening music and danced in his seat and we enjoyed the drive and listened and rocked out. Both my boys are rock hard conservatives. So blessed. I miss Rush. Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:10 PM (IhIKR) 168
I had a Rush Is Right coffee mug back in 1998. Brought it out to California, and it was my office coffee mug. Back then, workplaces had actual coffee stations with full pots of java just there for the taking. America was a proper country then. At some point, the coffee mug went missing. I'd like to think it was another fan that couldn't help himself, but, California, so...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:11 PM (nbLIj) 169
156 The Cannucks cheated at curling.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (UORBG) If you’re not cheating, YOU’RE NOT TRYING!!! Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:12 PM (hJH5n) 170
I don't put much into the lyrics of rock& roll music back in the late 50's or early 60's. Those singers audience and record buyers were teenagers. Of course songs were aimed at them.
Posted by: Case at February 17, 2026 11:12 PM (j6kTf) 171
I still have some Rush ties.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:13 PM (hJH5n) 172
Odd. All of a sudden I am getting a bunch of video suggestions on the Ford 300 inline 6.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Think that is what powered our wood chipper back on the "farm". Could take limbs as big as a leg... Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:13 PM (/lPRQ) 173
That's a wild hash.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 17, 2026 11:14 PM (UORBG) 174
I guess the theme is jailbait?
Posted by: zombie Jeffrey Epstein at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov) If it was, Motörhead would feature. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:14 PM (hJH5n) 175
@ 168 - a female coworker of mine in Seattle in the 90's had a dittohead mug. I didn't think much of it at the time, but she'd be a damn unicorn these days.
Posted by: 496 at February 17, 2026 11:14 PM (Fzrlc) 176
I had a "I
I should buy another one. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:15 PM (gKWVE) 177
I detested Rush’s history books for kids with that talking horse or whatever. Just deliver the history strait. Kids can deal with it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:08 PM (77rzZ) That might have worked for some. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:09 PM (hJH5n) Given the sales, I'd say it did... Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:15 PM (nbLIj) 178
yaaaah pixyware.
it was an I (heart) Israel mug. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:15 PM (gKWVE) 179
Maha Rushie sticking it to the Rev. Jackson, Jug Ears, and public sector unions for looting the treasury circa 2011-2012.
https://youtu.be/3ZNjK_qPWBM Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at February 17, 2026 11:15 PM (tqpXi) 180
When I was listening to radio it was Howard Stern into Dr. Laura into Michael Savage. No room for Rush. I credit those last two greatly for changing my mind about politics.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 11:16 PM (RIvkX) 181
166 No. Present history straightforwardly. No reason to add fantasy crap to it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:16 PM (77rzZ) 182
Good evening all...gracious, I'm late and with no clever excuse....
Thank you Disco for the Rush remembrance and clips...he was one of a kind, a real gift, who will forever more be missed. - but never forgotten. Posted by: The Grateful at February 17, 2026 11:17 PM (IQ6Gq) 183
Fun trivia about Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty: “Don’t come around here no more” was written for Stevie Nicks by Tom Petty and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, after Stevie’s break up with Joe Walsh. Stevie was supposed to perform it, but Petty said he had some ideas on how to do it and asked to cut a demo tape for her before she did it.
She listened to his demo tape and instantly realized she could never do it as well as he just did, so she said take it, it’s yours now. Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 11:17 PM (otNgF) 184
Here's a book I'd like to see: "Reliable Web Software, or How to Feed the Hamsters," by Pixy Misa.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 11:18 PM (S/Y4j) 185
@167 not only are you blessed, we're all blessed knowing you.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 17, 2026 11:18 PM (CHHv1) 186
Oh, look! It's clock out o'clock already. My, now the flies time.
Butt first, a repost from the cafe: ____ Hot off the presses: Heap o' Amelia Links #4 - the memes go international https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-04 Of course the earlier ones are still up https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-01 https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-02 https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-03 _____ Jimi https://youtu.be/Lw2L_vGUMtE G'nite, y'all. Posted by: mindful webworker - time is relative and so are my siblings at February 17, 2026 11:19 PM (dKz3G) 187
I bought some sardines ane opened them. They were way to big and didn't smell like sardines.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 17, 2026 11:19 PM (UORBG) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:20 PM (DZ9yr) 189
I bought some sardines ane opened them. They were way to big and didn't smell like sardines.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 17, 2026 11:19 PM (UORBG) Could you bonsai them? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:21 PM (8zz6B) 190
Personally, I hate American Graffiti with the heat of a thousand suns. It's George Lucas' big "fuck you" to Modesto, where he grew up. The epilogue has everyone either dying horribly, going to Canada (almost certainly to avoid the draft), and Opie gets his dreams of leaving Modesto dashed when Shirley latches onto him like a blood-sucking tropical leech and begs him to stay. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 17, 2026 11:21 PM (kTyBw) 191
187 I bought some sardines ane opened them. They were way to big and didn't smell like sardines.
--------- Big Cod has destroyed the sardine market. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 11:21 PM (nWPIJ) 192
Watched that with Little a few years back. It blew him away, and over cigars I got to tell him about what America was like in the 60's; the cars, the music - especially the music. A few days later, over more cigars, I found the soundtrack on Youtube, and we listened to it. He was rapt, and I knew I had him from that point on...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:21 PM (nbLIj) 193
Two i can think of that were creepy but nit pedo (both Lileks had on a podcast): 'Get out of the car' about a dude who is going to leave a gal in the middle of nowhere if she doesn't put out. And then the door knocking song about a dude who smacked his girlfriend around and is demanding she let him in her apartment.
Fucking charming. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s) How about a song about what happens when you take your girlfriend into closed quarters and begin RIPPING HER LEGS OFF AND EATING HER TO DEATH??? THIS IS 213… Posted by: Slayer at February 17, 2026 11:21 PM (hJH5n) 194
143 I detested Rush’s history books for kids with that talking horse or whatever. Just deliver the history strait. Kids can deal with it.
Posted by: Bulg Then. Don’t buy them. Or read them This is a “fuck off” moment. Rush was an immensely positive power in the conservative movement. This post commemorates the anniversary of his death. Be respectful. Or fuck the fuck off. Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (RHmin) 195
I FEEL THE URGE THE GROWING NEED TO FUCK THIS SINFUL CORPSE…
Posted by: Slayer at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (hJH5n) 196
I liked Bruce Williams as a talk radio host.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (J48Co) 197
188 "Palestinian flag is banned in Mecca."
But they're waving it in western countries. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:20 PM (DZ9yr) Difference between a Government that don’t put up with any shit on its home turf, and governments that don’t give a shit no matter what goes on. Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (otNgF) 198
I guess the theme is jailbait?
Posted by: zombie Jeffrey Epstein at February 17, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov) If it was, Motörhead would feature. ---- I'm a big fan of Dokken--their debut album had a song titled "Felony". George Lynch's guitar work was excellent, like it always was, and the lyrics assert that Don Dokken was duped. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (Cjcf6) Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 11:22 PM (3ek7K) 200
155 Manfred @110 and 127, appreciate your response. But I was socking that singer from the 70s who sang about being the ugly duckling that never got any attention. Just trying to tie in to the "17" theme songs of the ONT. Janis Ian had a One Hit with "At Seventeen"
Posted by: Janis Ian at February 17, 2026 11:06 PM (GI9/m) Janis also had a hit in 1967 with "Society's Child". Posted by: Joemarine at February 17, 2026 11:23 PM (y171U) 201
192 was in response to 161..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:23 PM (nbLIj) 202
Boss, try King Oscar Sardines. The ones with cracked black pepper are tasty.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 17, 2026 11:23 PM (xDN0i) 203
Just cackle, and tell her it was the right decision, because she's too stupid to breed anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:09 PM (8zz6B) I can't. I'm absolutely heartbroken over what has happened to my sweet nieces. They have been overtaken by lies. Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (FMtrg) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (DZ9yr) 205
Rush, above all, made me think. That is what I am grateful for. Which was why I listened to his show.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (hJH5n) 206
194 Nurse, I know that you hate me. Let’s leave it at that.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:26 PM (77rzZ) 207
I can't. I'm absolutely heartbroken over what has happened to my sweet nieces. They have been overtaken by lies.
Posted by: Emmie at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (FMtrg) The future belongs to those who show up for it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:27 PM (8zz6B) 208
"Palestinian flag is banned in Mecca."
---- This should be brought up a thousand times in interviews. Supporters of "Palestine" (a mythical entity) should be required to comment on how Muslims in Mecca said "No, not y'all." Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:30 PM (Cjcf6) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:30 PM (DZ9yr) 210
Your future:
https://tinyurl.com/y8nr5wnz Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (DZ9yr) What was that? The muzzie call to prayer? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:30 PM (8zz6B) 211
Supporters of "Palestine" (a mythical entity) should be required to comment on how Muslims in Mecca said "No, not y'all."
Posted by: Crusader Or how the wall is just as high on the Egyptian side. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:33 PM (gKWVE) 212
181 166 No. Present history straightforwardly. No reason to add fantasy crap to it.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:16 PM (77rzZ) If we come out of the womb 20, sure, I agree. But you do have to make it palatable at first. For some. Not for me, but I was one of the weird kids. (As soon as I saw there was a wall around West Berlin I began reading all I could about Berlin when I was nine. But again, I was weird.). Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:34 PM (hJH5n) 213
Rush, above all, made me think. That is what I am grateful for. Which was why I listened to his show.
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:25 PM (hJH5n) He was the first to expose (to me at least) the inner workings of the deep state. You're right, he made you think. I kind of hated when he took calls, because they often interrupted a train of thought that I was just starting to grasp.. Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:34 PM (nbLIj) Posted by: JQ at February 17, 2026 11:35 PM (rdVOm) 215
Janis also had a hit in 1967 with "Society's Child".
Posted by: Joemarine at February 17, 2026 11:23 PM (y171U) Damn. I missed that one. I didn't catch much radio tunes until the 70s and onwards. Thanks for the info. Janis was 16 when she recorded that song. Posted by: Rex B at February 17, 2026 11:37 PM (GI9/m) 216
What was that? The muzzie call to prayer?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon --- Yup. Last thread main reoccurring topic was Mandani increasing taxes. That is acceptance. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:37 PM (DZ9yr) 217
none of you guys saw American Graffiti ?
Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt) Many times when it came out in the theater, and a shit ton since. It made me a gear head years before I could drive, and I'm still gonna get a '32 coupe or a frigging '55 chevy before I leave this miserable planet. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 11:37 PM (snZF9) 218
212 History was always palatable to me. I guess, if you need to make it accessible to the dumb kids then, yeah, add a magical horse or something.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:38 PM (77rzZ) 219
Enjoyed the Stay Cats video.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 17, 2026 11:38 PM (sl73Y) 220
I do remember the praise Rush heaped on John McCain when he picked Sara Palin for his running mate, and she gave a stemwinder speech. Rush opined, and I quote,
"McCain? McGenius.." Little did any of us know at the time.. Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:39 PM (nbLIj) 221
But you do have to make it palatable at first. For some. Not for me, but I was one of the weird kids. (As soon as I saw there was a wall around West Berlin I began reading all I could about Berlin when I was nine. But again, I was weird.).
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 11:34 PM (hJH5n) Agreed. If a talking horse gets a kid interested in history, that's cool. Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 17, 2026 11:39 PM (xDN0i) 222
I started listening to Rush in the early/mid 90s. Was intrigued. And entertained. Then looked forward to weekday days off when I could tune in. When son#1 was born in 97 I got to listen as regularly as a newborn will let you listen to anything.
I miss Rush. His voice was a comfort. Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:40 PM (IhIKR) 223
I wonder how Rush's widow is doing. I see Snerdley on X. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at February 17, 2026 11:41 PM (r2mT1) 224
at the urging of a friend I am looking at houses for sale in Northern Maine. Even though the prices are low, I am not convinced that is sufficient reason to move there.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:41 PM (rbvCR) 225
>>>---------
Nope. Not MY future! No fkn way. Posted by: JQ -- As long as they are here that's the way it's going. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:41 PM (DZ9yr) 226
1.) I was a legit "Rush baby," given that I listened to his show from the age of six until he died. I would ride bikes around town with my dad, and my job was to carry the ghetto blaster in my bike basket playing the show.
2.) Erickson is a detestable, treacherous cuck who wasn't fit to shine Limbaugh's shoes, without regard to some guest-host appearances over the years. Of course he cashed in on his death with some disingenuous eulogy - it was a situation he could capitalize upon. He'd capitalize on the death of a penniless, unknown nun if he could. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 17, 2026 11:41 PM (OX5EB) 227
We borrowed the Rush kids books on tape from the library for long car trips. They passed the time and the kids learned some things they wouldn't hear in school. I'm not sure there was much lasting impact, but at least it was something positive going in their ears.
The horse was lame though - I'll give you that Posted by: 496 at February 17, 2026 11:41 PM (8TPCk) Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:42 PM (77rzZ) 229
Little did any of us know at the time..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:39 PM (nbLIj) She was the only reason I voted that year. McCain was lame and creepy Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:44 PM (rbvCR) 230
You can’t teach history through fantasy.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:42 PM (77rzZ) Lighten up, Francis. Posted by: Mr. Ed at February 17, 2026 11:44 PM (8zz6B) 231
I wandered in on a night when you are all giving each other tongue baths apparently. No controversial topics at all?
Posted by: Pete Bog at February 17, 2026 11:45 PM (Osfnn) 232
at the urging of a friend I am looking at houses for sale in Northern Maine. Even though the prices are low, I am not convinced that is sufficient reason to move there.
Am I mistaken, or did I read that Nevada and Maine are the only states that contain some form of legalized prostitution? Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:45 PM (Cjcf6) 233
Rush wrote a book for an eight year old.
Yeah, hit him with hard history, that'll get his attention. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:46 PM (DZ9yr) Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:46 PM (/lPRQ) 235
One thing about the muzzies gathering in dense masses to pray like that; one artillery shell loaded with VX will take out the whole infestation. Very economical.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:46 PM (8zz6B) Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:48 PM (9Gqch) 237
One thing about the muzzies gathering in dense masses to pray like that; one artillery shell loaded with VX will take out the whole infestation. Very economical.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:46 PM (8zz6B) Time for a warning shot -- an air drop of bacon grease -- two seconds before impact? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 11:48 PM (S/Y4j) 238
I’m a serious ditto head. I bought Rush’s tea, which was great but short lived. I also have all the Rush Revere books. I’m happy that his wife is using the proceeds and Rush’s foundation money award scholarships to deserving young people to this day. I also had to think the universe had something to do with Jesse Jackson passing on Rush’s passing date. The Justice brothers are now in the history books and their theme song is the numerous Paul Shanklin parodies.
Posted by: Jen the original at February 17, 2026 11:48 PM (htw0c) 239
She was the only reason I voted that year. McCain was lame and creepy
Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:44 PM (rbvCR) I hated John McCain, and thought the fix was in during that GOP primary, where he made a "miraculous" charge from the back of the pack. I even recall Hugh Hewitt declaring his candidacy DOA, and the next thing you know, he's the guy. I voted for Palin, and after November 2008, I hated John McCain even more.. Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:50 PM (nbLIj) 240
She was the only reason I voted that year. McCain was lame and creepy
Posted by: Kindltot I voted for Palin. One of the few candidates I affirmatively voted for. McCain was irrelevent and would soon pass. Unfortunately he threw the election. Only to come back and screw us again. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:50 PM (/lPRQ) 241
>>>The Justice brothers are now in the history books and their theme song is the numerous Paul Shanklin parodies.
Posted by: Jen --- The Justice Brothers, what a hoot. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (DZ9yr) Posted by: Catherine II's horse at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (gKWVE) 243
Oh, hay
Nancy Mace is requesting all records from the CIA on Epstein and Maxwell and their ties to the CIA and CIA actions Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (rbvCR) 244
53 "Young girl, get out of my mind!"
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX) Speak for yourself Posted by: Jimmy Page at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (0bjKf) 245
Palin is the reason I voted. And damn if she didn't get her life obliterated. I guess she's either radioactive or just wants her privacy. She's fallen off the planet at this point.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (uQzkA) 246
I miss Rush. I leaned on his steadiness, his positivity and that voice during the darkest times, such as 9/11.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 17, 2026 11:52 PM (NFX2v) Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (3ek7K) 248
She was the only reason I voted that year. McCain was lame and creepy
Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:44 PM (rbvCR) I hated John McCain, and thought the fix was in during that GOP primary, where he made a "miraculous" charge from the back of the pack. I even recall Hugh Hewitt declaring his candidacy DOA, and the next thing you know, he's the guy. ---- Election integrity is amazingly important. Even IF the day comes where "we" are in command, we have to ensure fair elections. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (Cjcf6) 249
Mace is a loon.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (uQzkA) 250
I read the first chapter of Barbara Tuchman’s The Guns of August when I was eight, or younger:
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (77rzZ) 251
Rush was always the happy warrior.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:54 PM (IhIKR) 252
Yeah, I also voted for Palin in 2008. In 2012, it was anyone but Obama.
I think Obama has earned the "Worst President of All Time" award, and I know he licks it a lot. Gross, I know, but then, he's gross. Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 17, 2026 11:54 PM (CHHv1) 253
Nancy Mace is requesting all records from the CIA on Epstein and Maxwell and their ties to the CIA and CIA actions
Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (rbvCR) ------ "NO. GFY." ----The CIA Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 17, 2026 11:54 PM (OX5EB) 254
Oh, hay
Nancy Mace is requesting all records from the CIA on Epstein and Maxwell and their ties to the CIA and CIA actions ----- Good for her. Let's do this. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:55 PM (Cjcf6) 255
245 Palin is the reason I voted. And damn if she didn't get her life obliterated. I guess she's either radioactive or just wants her privacy. She's fallen off the planet at this point.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 11:51 PM (uQzkA) It's amazing how strongly people feel about her even today- especially the ones who hate her. I mentioned a year or two ago saying her delivery of that speech at the convention was absolutely perfect. I have rarely, if ever seen one done as well. All of a sudden guys here came out of the woodwork, foaming at the mouth saying she was stupid and knew nothing and was completely unprepared and was the reason Obama won (literally, it was fucking crazy.) I had seen women respond that strongly but this was the first time I had seen dudes react that way. I am wondering if gay. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 17, 2026 11:55 PM (bss/y) 256
I've heard that the Hippocratic oath is no longer a thing in the medical community.
It is, but they pronounce it a little differently today. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (EXyHK) 257
250 I read the first chapter of Barbara Tuchman’s The Guns of August when I was eight, or younger:
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (77rzZ) Tell me more how fucking brilliant you are Then comment again. Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (IhIKR) 258
also, according to Medicare Admin Oz, there are 20 times more durable medical equipment providers in South Florida than McDonald's.
How much fraud is there? Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (rbvCR) 259
Mace is a loon.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (uQzkA) She may be a loon, but if the CIA had zero involvement in Epstein's racket, i will eat my hat. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (8zz6B) 260
Oh, hay
Nancy Mace is requesting all records from the CIA on Epstein and Maxwell and their ties to the CIA and CIA actions ----- Good for her. Let's do this. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 11:55 PM (Cjcf6) Did she post that she is not suicidal, and any disappearance should be treated as a murder or kidnapping? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (S/Y4j) Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (TtTH3) 262
A Muslim migrant woman threw trash in the street. A British woman saw it and dumped the trash in front of her house
https://tinyurl.com/3da756et Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (DZ9yr) 263
Hugh Hewitt was all-in on Rombley in 2008, so his finger was not on the pulse of the GOP electorate at the time.
Republican voters in 2008 mostly figured it was McCain's turrrrn. That's how they thought at the time. Most of them were, well... old. This was before Trump and Vance. Ron Paul was a thing but mostly with young potheads who didn't turn up. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (gKWVE) 264
No, screw all fantasy.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (77rzZ) 265
258 also, according to Medicare Admin Oz, there are 20 times more durable medical equipment providers in South Florida than McDonald's.
How much fraud is there? Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 11:56 PM (rbvCR) That seems a bit hinky, eh old chap? Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (bss/y) Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (3ek7K) 267
I read the first chapter of Barbara Tuchman’s The Guns of August when I was eight, or younger:
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:53 PM (77rzZ) Sounds like you were an advanced, even precocious, young man. So what the hell happened? Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 17, 2026 11:58 PM (nbLIj) 268
She's fallen off the planet at this point.
She is still around, but seems happy to be mostly off the radar. I see occasional X posts from her account that appear to be truly from her. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 11:58 PM (EXyHK) 269
Lol Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 11:59 PM (3ek7K) 270
264 No, screw all fantasy.
Posted by: Bulg at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (77rzZ) We doing this one tonight, Bulgar? Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 17, 2026 11:59 PM (bss/y) 271
She is still around, but seems happy to be mostly off the radar. I see occasional X posts from her account that appear to be truly from her.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 11:58 PM (EXyHK) Who could blame her? I liked her. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 17, 2026 11:59 PM (bss/y) 272
Palin is GOP, and therefore an obligate griftivore.
That said, she's the ONLY reason McCain didn't lose all 50 states. Everyone hates McCain, except for his gigantic sow of a daughter. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:00 AM (OX5EB) 273
Another Sarah Palin voter. I despised the left for making fun of Trig.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 18, 2026 12:00 AM (xDN0i) Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 18, 2026 12:01 AM (EXyHK) 275
272 Palin is GOP, and therefore an obligate griftivore.
That said, she's the ONLY reason McCain didn't lose all 50 states. Everyone hates McCain, except for his gigantic sow of a daughter. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:00 AM (OX5EB) Huh. You think she was GOPe? I dunno, I think she got bit by the uniparty more than anything. McCain was supposed to lose gracefully it feels like. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:01 AM (bss/y) 276
Epstein?
Reports of RISING forced child marriages linked to some Islamic clerics in Australia are deeply alarming --- https://tinyurl.com/5n99d9sp Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:02 AM (DZ9yr) Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:02 AM (77rzZ) 278
276 Epstein?
Reports of RISING forced child marriages linked to some Islamic clerics in Australia are deeply alarming --- https://tinyurl.com/5n99d9sp Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 Critical mass, you stupid retards. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:02 AM (bss/y) 279
Am I mistaken, or did I read that Nevada and Maine are the only states that contain some form of legalized prostitution?
Posted by: Crusader ----- Maine? Don't think so. Nevada has legalized prostitution by county option. Heavily regulated, only in licensed locations, girls licenced, medical checkups once a month, etc. Fun fact: Prostitution is outlawed in Clark County (Las Vegas). That's the town with probably the highest ratio of hookers per square mile of anywhere in the US. Posted by: buddhaha at February 18, 2026 12:02 AM (QCk9o) Posted by: fourseasons at February 18, 2026 12:03 AM (3ek7K) 281
A Muslim migrant woman threw trash in the street. A British woman saw it and dumped the trash in front of her house
https://tinyurl.com/3da756et Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (DZ9yr) Poor woman will likely be charged with a hate crime. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:03 AM (8zz6B) 282
Nancy Mace is requesting all records from the CIA on Epstein and Maxwell and their ties to the CIA and CIA actions
Posted by: Kindltot === There are secret levels above Top Secret and Mace doesn't have clearance. Nor does anybody else. If Epstein was about pedos or, more accurately, Lolitas (theme of the night) he would have shop in Hawaii where the age consent was like 14 at the time. Epstein had his own little hotel Continental going on. Powerful people who could have people killed with the wave of a hand could kick back, take it easy, talk business, move some money around for a small handling fee, and maybe have some nubiles frollick. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 18, 2026 12:03 AM (/lPRQ) Posted by: nurse ratched at February 18, 2026 12:03 AM (IhIKR) 284
Huh. You think she was GOPe? I dunno, I think she got bit by the uniparty more than anything.
---- I don't recall her advocating immigration, or less nuclear weapons, or higher minimum wages, or anything else the GOPe would have supported. McCain sold her out. Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:04 AM (Cjcf6) 285
Palin would've fit in well with Trump. I forgot Romney's rino running mate and had to google. Paul Ryan, another forgettable asshole backstabber. We had no chance against Obama 2008 or 12. We lost by design.
Posted by: nckate at February 18, 2026 12:04 AM (uQzkA) Posted by: fourseasons at February 18, 2026 12:04 AM (3ek7K) 287
280 Why?
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:05 AM (77rzZ) 288
I'm thinking Bulg should sober up and sleep it off.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 18, 2026 12:05 AM (gKWVE) 289
also, according to Medicare Admin Oz, there are 20 times more durable medical equipment providers in South Florida than McDonald's.
How much fraud is there? Posted by: Kindltot === Maybe, But there is also a Walgreens and CVS at every major intersection. It is God's Waiting Room. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 18, 2026 12:06 AM (/lPRQ) 290
AI Overview
As of late 2023, Maine does not fully legalize or regulate prostitution, but it has partially decriminalized it. Specifically, Maine law now prohibits the purchase of sexual services, but it does not criminalize those who sell or engage in sex work, making it the first state to adopt this approach. Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (Cjcf6) 291
Bulg needs to eat some Triscuits. This shtick is wearing thin.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (xDN0i) 292
I think she got bit by the uniparty more than anything.
Literally so. She was part of a conservative reform movement in Alaska. The Murkowski republicans on the losing end of reform openly joined with democrats to kill it and bankrupt her family. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (EXyHK) 293
I saw American Graffiti a number of times. The first time was when it came out. Liked it OK. Had some good scenes. Didn't like the ending telling what happened to the main characters.
Liked the music. As a matter of fact I have the movie soundtrack on LP. record. Posted by: Case at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (j6kTf) 294
I think Nevada is any county under 30,000 people can have brothels. There are 4, well 3, one burned down and is in limbo, about 3 miles from me in the next county over, Lyon county. Nye county has the most. Next county west of Vegas (Clark).
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:08 AM (onCFI) 295
Maine is yet another example of how *depraved* government becomes when liberals run things.
Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:08 AM (Cjcf6) 296
Folks, could we all recognize that we're all ultimately on the same side? Just for tonight. Yes, I know it's wrong and stuff, but we do need peace on the right.
You can go ahead and excoriate me. But let's try to keep petty stuff in the petty aisle. I love you all. I don't want to divide that. Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 18, 2026 12:08 AM (CHHv1) 297
Why? you're being an asshole. You have to be right and only your opinions matter. By the way, you misspelled a word in one of your comments tonight. Since you love correcting people's spelling and grammar I can't pass up correcting you. Posted by: fourseasons at February 18, 2026 12:09 AM (3ek7K) 298
Maine does not fully legalize or regulate prostitution, but it has partially decriminalized it. Specifically, Maine law now prohibits the purchase of sexual services, but it does not criminalize those who sell or engage in sex work, making it the first state to adopt this approach.
Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (Cjcf6) "The lobster said she was 18. How was I to know she lied?" Posted by: Bill clinton at February 18, 2026 12:09 AM (8zz6B) 299
Hugh Hewitt was all-in on Rombley in 2008, so his finger was not on the pulse of the GOP electorate at the time.
Republican voters in 2008 mostly figured it was McCain's turrrrn. That's how they thought at the time. Most of them were, well... old. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 11:57 PM (gKWVE) Hell, I was all in on Mitt as well. He cleaned Obama's clock in the first debate and I thought, "Here. We. Go.." McCain was determined to have a role in electing America's first black president. Sticking his thumb in the eye of the TEA party and Americans like me was a bonus. Best part of that guy ran down his father's leg... Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 18, 2026 12:09 AM (nbLIj) 300
Triscuits are awesome!
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:09 AM (77rzZ) 301
Right after Palin was announced as VP in 2008, Peggy Noonan said that Palin was everything the Democrats feared in a GOP candidate and they would attempt to destroy her completely. And they did.
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at February 18, 2026 12:10 AM (0bjKf) 302
287 280 Why?
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:05 AM (77rzZ) Bulgar, I say this as a friend, but I have started avoiding reading your comments. Look we all have pet peeves. Issues we have strong feeling about. Often people discuss them here. However, on a handful of subjects, man, it feels like it is less a discussion with you and more an exercise in denial and contradiction. It is less a free flow or exchange of ideas and more rote ceremonial denial. We get it: you don't like Catholicism. You don't like Fantasy literature. You see no value in these things. Your opinion has been fucking logged. This gets tedious. It kind of annoys people. Yes, we Catholics (of which I am a very bad example) are about to embark on one of our biggest rituals of self denial and trying to become closer to God. The fact that you find this annoying kind of pisses me the fuck off. If that is what you are looking for, congratufuckinglations. So I will go back to ignoring your comments. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:10 AM (bss/y) 303
Literally so. She was part of a conservative reform movement in Alaska. The Murkowski republicans on the losing end of reform openly joined with democrats to kill it and bankrupt her family. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (EXyHK) Murk is kind of a bitch. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:11 AM (bss/y) 304
I bought some sardines ane opened them. They were way to big and didn't smell like sardines.
Posted by: Boss Moss need to pull your professional sardines smelling credentials here, friend. Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:11 AM (diia5) 305
276 Epstein?
Reports of RISING forced child marriages linked to some Islamic clerics in Australia are deeply alarming --- https://tinyurl.com/5n99d9sp Posted by: Braenyard The sweet beauty of Liberty. Embrace the diversity of other mature cultures. Posted by: David French, peering out of shame closet at February 18, 2026 12:12 AM (sAmhv) 306
297 Nurse started it. She hates me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:12 AM (77rzZ) 307
I don't think Palin was GOPe grifter in the way McCain was. She certainly wasn't part of his faction, and he knifed her in the back, accordingly.
She was a Tea Party grifter. If you're looking at a Republican politician who got through a Party machine to a statewide office, you're looking at a hustler. Her hustle was just a different hustle than his hustle, and the old lizard ate her alive. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:12 AM (OX5EB) 308
304 I bought some sardines ane opened them. They were way to big and didn't smell like sardines.
Posted by: Boss Moss need to pull your professional sardines smelling credentials here, friend. Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:11 AM (diia5) I read that comment.... are we talking about sardines here, Boss? Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:13 AM (bss/y) Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm) 310
306 297 Nurse started it. She hates me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:12 AM (77rzZ) And what does it matter if she does, man. Just skim right past her comments. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:14 AM (bss/y) 311
Any spicy Margaritas, JQ? I'll buy a round.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 18, 2026 12:14 AM (xDN0i) 312
I got 15 inches of flakey white globull warming all over the place. Still coming down. Tomorrow is going to suck. Might be time to start the "Honey, I need a sexy tractor" arguement again.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:14 AM (onCFI) 313
306 297 Nurse started it. She hates me.
---- I like you both. Let's wind this down tonight and re-visit tomorrow if needed. Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:15 AM (Cjcf6) 314
Any spicy Margaritas, JQ? I'll buy a round.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary ------- Absolutely! Got pitchers of 'em! Frosty salt-rimmed glasses for all.... hold 'em up there, ya all! Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:15 AM (rdVOm) 315
312 I got 15 inches of flakey white globull warming all over the place. Still coming down. Tomorrow is going to suck. Might be time to start the "Honey, I need a sexy tractor" arguement again.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:14 AM (onCFI) Flakey? Is it snowing biscuits? Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:16 AM (bss/y) 316
217 none of you guys saw American Graffiti ?
Posted by: Don Black at February 17, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt) Many times when it came out in the theater, and a shit ton since. It made me a gear head years before I could drive, and I'm still gonna get a '32 coupe or a frigging '55 chevy before I leave this miserable planet. If you don't know, the 55 in Graffiti and in Two Lane Blacktop is the same car. Graffiti is by far the better movie, but the 55 is much better in Two Lane. Has been my single favorite car of all time for the last 50 years lol Posted by: Azjaeger at February 18, 2026 12:16 AM (3/XaG) 317
I voted for Palin. One of the few candidates I affirmatively voted for.
McCain was irrelevent and would soon pass. Unfortunately he threw the election. Only to come back and screw us again. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 11:50 PM (/lPRQ) I hated that fuckfacefuck. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:17 AM (snZF9) 318
You're the best, JQ!
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 18, 2026 12:17 AM (xDN0i) 319
I got 15 inches of flakey white globull warming all over the place. Still coming down. Tomorrow is going to suck. Might be time to start the "Honey, I need a sexy tractor" arguement again.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:14 AM (onCFI) Flakey? Is it snowing biscuits? Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:16 AM (bss/y) Must be croissants. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 12:17 AM (S/Y4j) 320
Is it snowing biscuits?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:16 AM (bss/y) More Triscuit sized. Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:17 AM (onCFI) 321
Her hustle was just a different hustle than his hustle, and the old lizard ate her alive.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice --- Do you find good in anything? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (DZ9yr) 322
I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: Koichi Toyama at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (TbWk/) 323
Snow is forecast for here tonight... I'll believe it when I see it. Probably be an inch or less, *if any*
Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (rdVOm) 324
The sardines triggered an old memory from when I was little kid that I had forgotten. I had them in my lunchbox at a very young age. Looking into the tin at all those little fish brought back the memory.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 12:19 AM (UORBG) 325
American Graffiti.
Now there is a movie I haven't seen in decades. The first time was probably a double bill at a drive-in, in my hometown. American Graffiti and Star Wars. Probably 1977-1978 timeframe. I don't know if I have seen AG since. I'll have to search the interwebs for it. Probably out there somewhere. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 12:20 AM (sAmhv) 326
302 Aetius, noted.
I do respect you, and value your comments. And I am not trying to pick religious fights. Just acknowledging those that already seem to be in progress: Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:21 AM (77rzZ) 327
Obama's second election was the beginning of the Democrat 'ultimate fix'; It was rigged.
I've never been so shocked in all my life that Romney lost. Rush thought Romney was going to win. The country saw what Obama was the first term, how disruptive he was, how he was a liar. He didn't win. He stole it. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:21 AM (DZ9yr) 328
321 Her hustle was just a different hustle than his hustle, and the old lizard ate her alive.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice --- Do you find good in anything? Posted by: Braenyard He REALLY likes Katie Porter. ;-) Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 12:22 AM (sAmhv) Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:22 AM (bss/y) 330
Snow is forecast for here tonight... I'll believe it when I see it. Probably be an inch or less, *if any*
Posted by: JQ I taunted winter by taking the plow off my Mule Saturday. We've got about 4 inches and still snowing. I still think winter is bluffing. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 12:22 AM (TtTH3) 331
If you don't know, the 55 in Graffiti and in Two Lane Blacktop is the same car. Graffiti is by far the better movie, but the 55 is much better in Two Lane. Has been my single favorite car of all time for the last 50 years lol Posted by: Azjaeger at February 18, 2026 12:16 AM (3/XaG) I know, my fav too. Right after, I mean like the week after I got the 69 roadrunner I saw a clone of that 55 for sale. It had the same rear wheel well cutouts, same hood scoop, nice interior. It was sweet. It was 25K, 1K cheaper than the roadrunner. I was pissed. That was a frigging steal. I'm still pissed about that. My asshole brother says sell some guitars and buy it. Right, am I gonna park it in my ass? I was still at the old house at the time, no place to keep it. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:22 AM (snZF9) 332
I've never been so shocked in all my life that Romney lost. Rush thought Romney was going to win. The country saw what Obama was the first term, how disruptive he was, how he was a liar.
He didn't win. He stole it. Posted by: Braenyard --------- Bet o'bummer has info that could convict hillary clinton... Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:23 AM (rdVOm) 333
I saw American Graffiti a number of times. The first time was when it came out. Liked it OK. Had some good scenes. Didn't like the ending telling what happened to the main characters.
Liked the music. As a matter of fact I have the movie soundtrack on LP. record. Posted by: Case at February 18, 2026 12:07 AM (j6kTf) Got that double LP myself. Pretty mint condition, too. That ending scene did seem odd, given these were fictional characters. I did steal the idea for a screenplay I wrote about a historical event, however. Probably never see the light of day, so Lucas will never know.. Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 18, 2026 12:23 AM (nbLIj) 334
Now there is a movie I haven't seen in decades. The first time was probably a double bill at a drive-in, in my hometown. American Graffiti and Star Wars. Probably 1977-1978 timeframe. I don't know if I have seen AG since. I'll have to search the interwebs for it. Probably out there somewhere.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 12:20 AM (sAmhv) That movie, and its soundtrack LP, spawned an entire industry of "graffiti" compilation records. Posted by: Bill clinton at February 18, 2026 12:23 AM (8zz6B) 335
The same fix was in for Hillary but America's massive, massive rejection of the Democrat lie vs the straight up truthfulness of Trump overwhelmed the fix.
They fixed that the second time around. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:24 AM (DZ9yr) 336
Drink & make up, kids, or go outside.
No fighting at the bar! Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm) let them fight, we'll step out and get baked. lol Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:24 AM (snZF9) 337
I'm unfortunately in Denver for some work stuff, but it's supposed to warm up tomorrow. It's not bad tonight, for that matter. But high winds around Denver had us waiting on the tarmac in Dallas for two hours while it blew itself out.
Fortunately, they filled 'er all the way up as a hedge against the possibility of needing to divert, so we had enough fuel on board to haul some ass and make some time once we got airborne. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:24 AM (OX5EB) 338
What a fucking gay pussy.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:22 AM (bss/y) Obama's tears make me proud of my country. Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 18, 2026 12:24 AM (xDN0i) 339
Palin would've fit in well with Trump. I forgot Romney's rino running mate and had to google. Paul Ryan, another forgettable asshole backstabber. We had no chance against Obama 2008 or 12. We lost by design.
Posted by: nckate at February 18, 2026 12:04 AM (uQzkA) it was reported that Trump consulted with Palin before he entered the race for 2016. Posted by: Kindltot at February 18, 2026 12:25 AM (rbvCR) 340
322 I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: Koichi Toyama at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (TbWk/) --------- Let's go for drinks. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 18, 2026 12:25 AM (nWPIJ) 341
I taunted winter by taking the plow off my Mule Saturday. We've got about 4 inches and still snowing. I still think winter is bluffing.
Posted by: Sock Monkey -------- LOL! I taunted winter by *not* putting on snow tires this season, and regular tires are not quite down to the low indicator point... but getting close. Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:25 AM (rdVOm) 342
OK. Good night.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 18, 2026 12:26 AM (CHHv1) 343
let them fight, we'll step out and get baked. lol
Posted by: Berserker --------- Hmmm. I like the way you think. I'm gonna keep my eye on you... Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:26 AM (rdVOm) 344
Night BC.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:26 AM (bss/y) 345
That ending scene did seem odd, given these were fictional characters. I did steal the idea for a screenplay I wrote about a historical event, however. Probably never see the light of day, so Lucas will never know..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 18, 2026 12:23 AM (nbLIj) "Animal House" had an ending like that, too. Posted by: Bill clinton at February 18, 2026 12:26 AM (8zz6B) 346
The same fix was in for Hillary but America's massive, massive rejection of the Democrat lie vs the straight up truthfulness of Trump overwhelmed the fix.
---- I believe that how much Hillary was hated made it easier to overcome the fix. Heterosexual men couldn't stomach that bitch. She was literally everything that a straight male couldn't stand in a prospective wife. Posted by: Crusader at February 18, 2026 12:27 AM (Cjcf6) 347
Do you find good in anything?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (DZ9yr) Sure. In all kinds of things. But none of them include a Republican politician. You want to think that somehow one of them might not be a hustler. But they're all hustlers. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:27 AM (OX5EB) 348
I hdad to watch that Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fight scene again. It was so chaotic I couln't tell what was going on.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 12:28 AM (UORBG) 349
Off, Clintonsock.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:28 AM (8zz6B) 350
348 I hdad to watch that Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fight scene again. It was so chaotic I couln't tell what was going on.
Posted by: Boss Moss at February 18, 2026 12:28 AM (UORBG) I've heard the show is quite good. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:28 AM (bss/y) 351
I read that comment.... are we talking about sardines here, Boss?
Posted by: Aetius451AD I assumed sardines were involved. If not, there's a Sardinian equation involved. Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:29 AM (diia5) 352
I assumed sardines were involved. If not, there's a Sardinian equation involved.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:29 AM (diia5) *nods* Napoleon is coming back from Elba. Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 18, 2026 12:29 AM (bss/y) 353
Socks was such a good First Feline.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:30 AM (onCFI) 354
"Animal House" had an ending like that,
In Animal House it made more sense, and was an opportunity for another series of jokes. It wasnt an attempt to cram a different movie in just before the credits. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 18, 2026 12:30 AM (EXyHK) 355
You want to think that somehow one of them might not be a hustler. But they're all hustlers.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:27 AM (OX5EB) So, you want lazy and corrupt instead? I'm your huckleberry. Posted by: Bernie Sanders at February 18, 2026 12:31 AM (8zz6B) 356
Napoleon is coming back from Elba.
Posted by: Aetius451AD yeah, but ol'right, where is Idris from? Yeah? Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:32 AM (diia5) 357
I've never been so shocked in all my life that Romney lost. Rush thought Romney was going to win. The country saw what Obama was the first term, how disruptive he was, how he was a liar.
He didn't win. He stole it. Posted by: Braenyard +++ Romney was weak. BUT Obama was far worse than Carter in every way. Not really surprising that he won the first go around as he was objectively popular, three tours of (R) tires the LIV, but, his first tour was a total shit show. Not average. Not meh. Total shit show. And his reelection had verifiable massive vote/election fraud going on. Philly alone had multiple precincts with over 100% registered voter turnout, 100% Obama, and/or 0% Romney (with stray third party votes). From a quality assurance perspective this is just that guy writing down whatever vote totals for the precinct with whatever the hell they feel like. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 18, 2026 12:32 AM (/lPRQ) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:34 AM (DZ9yr) 359
Clark county registered the entire cowboy lineup in 2008. Mickey Mouse. Organizing for America. Nevada hasn't been the same since that election. 2008 was stolen bigtime.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 12:37 AM (onCFI) 360
Off, Clintonsock.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:28 AM (8zz6B) Doesn't that require some serious cleaning, for self-preservation? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 12:37 AM (S/Y4j) 361
Doesn't that require some serious cleaning, for self-preservation?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 12:37 AM (S/Y4j) A 40-grit Sanders. (unsocks) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:40 AM (8zz6B) 362
The little wires coming out of the sidewall is a for certain sign that it's time for new tires.
Posted by: Braenyard ------- Hahahahaha, yes... mine are merely well-worn but still "legal" LOL. You joke, but I have seen tires like that-- some cruddy looking chick was driving a beater POS car & parked in front of a convenience store, what had a tire so worn, the steel belts were showing! I was in awe that it even held air at that point. I had just gotten there and was about to say something to her, but this guy came out of the store and told her what-for about it. Certainly it went over her head and out the other window-- she looked completely zoned out on gawd-only knows what. Can't fix stupid. Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:40 AM (rdVOm) 363
Federal judge rules Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by ICE because the 90-day legal limit of detention has expired.
_Capital News Service - 7 hr Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:43 AM (DZ9yr) 364
There's a great scene (an almost insignificant one, plotwise) in The Wire, where Marlo Stanfield steals a lollipop from the bodega, and the security guard confronts him outside about his gang activity, and how he sees through him, and just wants him to at least quit being so brazen about it. Just an honest man telling a crook to quit rubbing it in everyone's faces.
Marlo replies "You want it to be one way." SG: "What?" Marlo: "You want it to be one way." SG: "What's that supposed to mean?" Marlo: "You want it to be one way." SG: "Stop saying that!" Marlo: "But it's the other way." Marlo then jumps in his Escalade and speeds off, and in a later episode, has the security guard murdered for daring to mouth off to him that day. This is how the American political system works and the Republican Marlos are no different than the Democrat ones. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 18, 2026 12:43 AM (OX5EB) 365
Federal judge rules Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by ICE because the 90-day legal limit of detention has expired.
_Capital News Service - 7 hr Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:43 AM (DZ9yr) Every day he is here, he is guilty of illegal entry. Pick him up on new charges. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:46 AM (8zz6B) 366
However, on a handful of subjects, man, it feels like it is less a discussion with you and more an exercise in denial and contradiction. It is less a free flow or exchange of ideas and more rote ceremonial denial.“
No it isn’t. Posted by: John Cleese at February 18, 2026 12:46 AM (otNgF) 367
f you want a breakdown of how suitcase nukes actually worked — yield, design, and why they’re almost impossible to track — comment “DEEP DIVE.”
https://tinyurl.com/4nccr9nz Suitcase nukes were a hot topic after 9/11. The Soviet dissolution didn't keep track of things therefore the probability of a wild card in possession of one was high. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:49 AM (DZ9yr) 368
Back in the days when I thought I was smarter than I actually was, I held the RC church in contempt. Then my sainted mother, a very strong Christian, became a member of a Catholic church. I couldn't believe it. I sat down with her and dished out a good rant. She listened, like she always did and then asked me a couple questions. Are there Bibles in Catholic churches? Yes mom. So the Word of God is present. Yes mom. If the Word of God is present, is the Holy Spirit present? Yes mom. So do you think God has a handle on things? Yes mom. She joined that church because she love the liturgy, the beauty, the Priest was an amazing teacher and that church had the only draf service in Spokane. My younger brother is deaf. I still have issues with the RC church. They aren't the only one though. The morons here who identify as Catholics come across no differently than myself. They love our Lord Jesus and they struggle daily to live up to His unconditional love. Disagreement is fine, but leave it at that. This isn't the forum for anything beyond that.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 12:49 AM (TtTH3) 369
However, on a handful of subjects, man, it feels like it is less a discussion with you and more an exercise in denial and contradiction. It is less a free flow or exchange of ideas and more rote ceremonial denial.“
No it isn’t. Posted by: John Cleese Beautiful plumage. Posted by: weft cut-loop at February 18, 2026 12:50 AM (diia5) 370
RickZ, I hope that you are still around. Happy Birthday to you, sir, and congrats on being numero uno tonight. I'd like to buy you a Baileys, if I remember, or whatever you wish tonight.
Great ONT tonight, Doof, Rush brought back a lot of memories. I love you all Horde. Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 18, 2026 12:50 AM (0nHVk) 371
https://tinyurl.com/4nccr9nz
Suitcase nukes were a hot topic after 9/11. The Soviet dissolution didn't keep track of things therefore the probability of a wild card in possession of one was high. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:49 AM (DZ9yr) Link doesn't take you there. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:53 AM (8zz6B) 372
You joke, but I have seen tires like that-- some cruddy looking chick was driving a beater POS car & parked in front of a convenience store, what had a tire so worn, the steel belts were showing! I was in awe that it even held air at that point.
I had just gotten there and was about to say something to her, but this guy came out of the store and told her what-for about it. Certainly it went over her head and out the other window-- she looked completely zoned out on gawd-only knows what. Can't fix stupid. Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:40 AM (rdVOm) Occasionally I'll get a harley with back tires so bald they make picard look like hair metal. Some have long fenders in the back and the owners say shit I didn't notice. I say you need to use the old knowledge, bend the fuck over and look at it once in a while. I had another one that had no tread left and the dude was going on a short road trip. He says its just a short trip. I said you're right, shorter than you think. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:54 AM (snZF9) 373
Hi, Debby! Lots of lively convos here tonight.. Fun!
Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 12:55 AM (rdVOm) 374
322 I despise each and every one of you.
Posted by: Koichi Toyama at February 18, 2026 12:18 AM (TbWk/) ------- The breadth and depth of political knowledge here, and the humorous callbacks of said knowledge, keep me entertained and educated like no other site. I just showed this to my wife (and had to explain it). I then explained how rare someone could post that anywhere else with the full expectation that most of the others would get it and laugh. This is why I read every post and most of the comments. I feel blessed I'm allowed to play in this sandbox! Posted by: 496 at February 18, 2026 12:55 AM (rlR9Y) 375
I had another one that had no tread left and the dude was going on a short road trip. He says its just a short trip. I said you're right, shorter than you think.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:54 AM (snZF9) Just ride over some anti-ICE goblins, and check the depth of the treadmarks on their faces. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 12:57 AM (8zz6B) 376
361 Doesn't that require some serious cleaning, for self-preservation?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 12:37 AM (S/Y4j) A 40-grit Sanders. (unsocks) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon Penicillin. Several doses, just to be sure. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 12:58 AM (sAmhv) 377
Penicillin. Several doses, just to be sure.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 12:58 AM (sAmhv) Now, now. I haven't been boning Bill Gate's wife. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 01:00 AM (8zz6B) 378
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 12:54 AM
------ Yeah, understood that some (normally conscious) people may miss the tire thing... I was told at last oil change about my own tires... busy people don't always pay attention. Anyway, stoned-chick's shitty tire was driver's side *front* and showing metal! Gotta be pretty out of it to miss that, and of course she WAS out of it, so.... ugh. Prolly spent every nickel she had on drugs, so "couldn't" fix it if she noticed it. Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 01:01 AM (rdVOm) 379
Anyway, stoned-chick's shitty tire was driver's side *front* and showing metal! Gotta be pretty out of it to miss that, and of course she WAS out of it, so.... ugh. Prolly spent every nickel she had on drugs, so "couldn't" fix it if she noticed it.
Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 01:01 AM (rdVOm) Most likely that was the deal. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 01:03 AM (snZF9) 380
Federal judge rules Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by ICE because the 90-day legal limit of detention has expired.
_Capital News Service - 7 hr Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 12:43 AM (DZ9yr) Another volunteer, along with Boasberg, to monitor conditions within CECOT? Will this one look good in orange - or does CECOT use stripes? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 01:03 AM (S/Y4j) 381
297 Nurse started it. She hates me.
Posted by: Bulg at February 18, 2026 12:12 AM (77rzZ She pulled your ponytail? Posted by: Pete Bog at February 18, 2026 01:04 AM (Osfnn) 382
Link doesn't take you there. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon --- It's the two links, Deep Dive and Declassified Truth. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:05 AM (DZ9yr) 383
It's the two links, Deep Dive and Declassified Truth.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:05 AM (DZ9yr) I don't think thoise links work unless you are logged into Twatter. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 01:07 AM (8zz6B) 384
LOL, AOP, that was funny!
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 18, 2026 01:07 AM (0nHVk) 385
OK, tried to track the links down and it doesn't work for me either. Twice week before last he, Tony Seruga, presented something as current that was two years old.
It's the only place I've found that has a variety of maritime information. I'll avoid linking in the future. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:10 AM (DZ9yr) 386
Yep. "Deep Dive" does not appear at all for me, and "Declassified Truth" takes me to a twatter log-in page.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 01:10 AM (8zz6B) 387
Met a neighbor today. He lives about 3 miles down the road. I had headed across the road for a couple hundred rounds of stress relief. He pulled in right behind me. Said he was looking for a good place to shoot. I told him I had a range up the hill and he could join me. He hadn't brought any gear except his pistol but I told him I had spare protective gear. I put up 2 homemade silhouette targets. The first one was named Sid, the other Roberta. They both had the Antifa logo as the center mass target. He was laughing his rear end off. He said this was new favorite place to shoot. We had a blast.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 01:13 AM (TtTH3) 388
The warhead for the Davy Crockett mini-nuke was about the size and shape of a 20-pound propane cylinder. So a little plump for a suitcase. Would go in a Hockey bag OK.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 01:14 AM (8zz6B) 389
He was laughing his rear end off. He said this was new favorite place to shoot. We had a blast.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 01:13 AM (TtTH3) Nice going! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 01:16 AM (8zz6B) 390
The nuke we could shoot out of our M110 howitzer was like 278 pounds. 8 inches in diameter. Hardly a real PIA to move but far short of a suitcase. Unless you didn't need to shoot it out of a canon.
Posted by: Reforger at February 18, 2026 01:21 AM (onCFI) 391
I will say one thing about a patriotic talking horse introducing history to elementary school children. At least it is a small candle in the dark to counteract the overwhelming abundance of anti-USA, anti-parent, anti-God and pro-sexual perversion books which fill elementary school libraries now.
Rush really twisted some panties with his coinage of the femi-Nazi. That touched a nerve with large swaths of America, so many people knew such a person. The precursor to Pink pussy hats, Karen's and now AWFLS. I loved the movie American Graffiti too, and obviously I am not a mechanic, I just enjoyed that little slice of Americana. Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 18, 2026 01:21 AM (0nHVk) 392
Now it's raining... still waiting for that snow!
Cat is sitting under a table that's up against the house. There's a cocoa-fiber mat under it, so he can stay dry head to toe while he surveys his kingdom. Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm) 393
@keachhagey . 4h
In recent weeks, Anthropic approached 1789 Capital, the firm where President Trump’s son is a partner, about investing in its latest round. 1789 declined for ideological reasons. The latest on the escalating tensions between Anthropic and the Trump Administration, ... Next: Anthropic "bends" its principles and allows Beijing to invest in its $500BN round. _ZH Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:41 AM (DZ9yr) 394
Coyotes right across the creek. Maybe they got that squirrel that's trying to get into the house.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:43 AM (DZ9yr) 395
Don Huffines republican running for state comptroller in Texas bought Jeffery Epsteins child torture ranch in New Mexico where girls as young as nine years old were raped and tortured. He said he found the place interesting.
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at February 18, 2026 01:44 AM (Vpvpw) 396
He said he found the place interesting.
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 That's more than we can say about you. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 01:47 AM (TtTH3) Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 01:48 AM (sAmhv) 398
Feller, can't you tell you are deemed not just wrong, but so out of sync with the right thinkers here that you're basically trollishly cancelworthy? Now, get with the majority opinion or STFU & STFD or get off the line and go somewhere your opinions won't give others the bad feels. Do it now. Your betters have ruled.
Posted by: Scoldy McScoldface at February 18, 2026 01:49 AM (txGor) 399
Robert Youssef@rryssf_ . 8h
Microsoft Research and Salesforce analyzed 200,000+ AI conversations and found something the entire industry already suspected but nobody would say out loud. every major model gets dramatically worse the longer you talk to it. GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama. all of them. no exceptions. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:50 AM (DZ9yr) 400
I'm glad people have calmed down. We don't need to worry about this visitor showing up.
https://youtu.be/TvQWBXJOgAI SFW, I think. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 18, 2026 01:51 AM (S/Y4j) 401
Tigard, Oregon. Good airborne vehicle video. 1/2 speed for a better look.
https://tinyurl.com/pskfft9t Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:57 AM (DZ9yr) 402
I am off to sleep Horde, and I wish you all sweet dreams.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 18, 2026 01:58 AM (0nHVk) Posted by: JQ at February 18, 2026 01:59 AM (rdVOm) 404
Hey guys,
We have a launch in the late afternoon. SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-36 SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live Launch Date: February 18, 2026 Launch Time: 5:00 p.m. EST (2200 UTC, 23:00 CET) https://youtu.be/VdX4HXYM8FY Posted by: Joyenz at February 18, 2026 02:01 AM (2F0/Y) 405
401 Tigard, Oregon. Good airborne vehicle video. 1/2 speed for a better look.
https://tinyurl.com/pskfft9t Posted by: Braenyard Reason 676 why I don't have neighbors. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 02:03 AM (TtTH3) 406
I'm sleepy too. See ya all next time. Posted by: JQ I didn't hear last call. Goodnight DDS. Goodnight JQ. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 02:06 AM (TtTH3) 407
Bar's closing early tonight.
Saunters on down the hall. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 02:12 AM (DZ9yr) 408
Insomnia portion of the nigh5
Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 02:33 AM (Ia/+0) 409
Early morning Skip?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 18, 2026 02:36 AM (TtTH3) 410
Got watching some gun vids on Youtoob. Bedtime now. Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 18, 2026 02:37 AM (8zz6B) 411
Well! That deescalated quickly.
Posted by: Past my expiration date at February 18, 2026 02:55 AM (txGor) 412
To the one who always says it's not gonna happen, yup.
Shawn Ryan (language warning): https://tinyurl.com/33pn8s8s Finally have clear no-dust weather here after 5 days of it. Out for exercise I go! Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 02:55 AM (7xyr6) 413
every major model gets dramatically worse the longer you talk to it.
GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama. all of them. no exceptions. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 18, 2026 01:50 AM (DZ9yr) - Example: https://tinyurl.com/4ryhjwc3 Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at February 18, 2026 02:58 AM (7xyr6) 414
every major model gets dramatically worse the longer you talk to it. GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama. all of them. no exceptions. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others Hey! Us, too! -- the Grand Canonical Assembly of Klimate Khaos Predictive Models Favoured by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 03:32 AM (xG4kz) 415
It appears that we are in the midst of that mystical time of night known as Pixy Watch, when all the wee people come out to dance about and around the eighteen-inch high replica of one of the Stonehenge plinths. Enjoy the show! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 03:43 AM (xG4kz) 416
That was a wasted 2 hours
Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 03:45 AM (Ia/+0) 417
Not a bad day for a big day, a day I never thought I'd ever see, my 70th. Posted by: RickZ Happy Birthday, RickZ! Welcome to the world of "What Comes After 29 (or Even 70)"! We are like Voyager 1 (and 2), sailing serenely through a dark and silent world and capable of raising only one radio station. And that is Earf. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 03:54 AM (xG4kz) 418
We are like Voyager 1 (and 2), sailing serenely through a dark and silent world and capable of raising only one radio station. And that is Earf.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 03:54 AM (xG4kz) My luck I would get picked up by a machine planet and turned into V'ger. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 18, 2026 03:57 AM (snZF9) 419
My luck I would get picked up by a machine planet and turned into V'ger. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division Then you are Perseus Gambino, great grand nephew of the former head of the Gambino crime family? That reminded ne of another movie besides "Dauys of Thunder" in which Tobert Duvall played a master mechanic. And that movie was "Gone in 60 Seconds", available now as part of Criterion's "Cursed by Cage" collection. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:05 AM (xG4kz) 420
TECH THREAD IS NOOD
Posted by: Skip at February 18, 2026 04:07 AM (Ia/+0) 421
Hey, I corrected "Tobert", autoencumber (you asshole)! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 18, 2026 04:07 AM (xG4kz) 422
Happy Birthday RickZ!
Posted by: Shiloh65 at February 18, 2026 04:51 AM (UVtsx) 423
395 Don Huffines republican running for state comptroller in Texas bought Jeffery Epsteins child torture ranch in New Mexico where girls as young as nine years old were raped and tortured. He said he found the place interesting.
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at February 18, 2026 01:44 AM (Vpvpw) You are leaving a LOT out in your attempt to lie. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 18, 2026 07:00 AM (hJH5n) 424
397 395: So?
A Texan buying a ranch! EEEKKKK! Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at February 18, 2026 01:48 AM (sAmhv) That loser left a LOT out. Like the ranch being AUCTIONED OFF. For starters. Pratt on Texas has details on that one. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 18, 2026 07:01 AM (hJH5n) Battle of the Oranges Cafe![]() Ivrea, northern Italy They import over one million pounds of oranges for the annual Battle of the Oranges.
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) February 16, 2026 Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: wth at February 17, 2026 07:31 PM (UjdFS) 2
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 17, 2026 07:32 PM (k0xx5) 3
In the battle of oranges, I pick the sumo orange as my champion
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:32 PM (f/buw) 4
Cafe!
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (TWm+r) 5
Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (Ia/+0) 6
I have an affinity for Kumquats.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (TNPYC) 7
I'd like to see someone ho all fruit ninja in that battle of oranges
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:35 PM (f/buw) 8
They import over one million pounds of oranges for the annual Battle of the Oranges.
That is fantastic! I notice nobody nails a horse, so there is some etiquette involved. Posted by: t-bird at February 17, 2026 07:36 PM (Jl/ju) 9
Urrup is a strange place...
Posted by: man at February 17, 2026 07:37 PM (XuXeR) 10
@8
>> That is fantastic! I notice nobody nails a horse, so there is some etiquette involved. You spook a horse and it will kick someone or another horse to death. Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 07:38 PM (TNPYC) Posted by: t-bird at February 17, 2026 07:38 PM (Jl/ju) 12
I didn't see any blood in that orange fight
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 07:39 PM (Ia/+0) 13
The Penguin races are awesome. But, everyone knows they only go to those things to see them crash.
We used to race cochroaches in the bathtub at college. We used White Out to put little numbers on their backs. And, if yours wasn't performing up to specifications, you could probably find another contestent in about five minutes by looking in the kitchen cabinets. Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 07:40 PM (dIske) Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 17, 2026 07:40 PM (nt9oY) 15
They import over one million pounds of oranges for the annual Battle of the Oranges."
Wasting food is evil! *it's in urrup...* Oh, that's ok! Posted by: man at February 17, 2026 07:41 PM (XuXeR) 16
Do they have a GoFundMe page setup?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 07:10 PM (TtTH3) You know, if I do do an Ai video of my gun charity I think Charlton Heston would be a good Sally struthers. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:41 PM (zZu0s) 17
Ivrea looks like a cheerful place to live.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (zYpTz) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (tgvbd) 19
Doggeh just threw up his dinner
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (f/buw) Posted by: man at February 17, 2026 07:43 PM (XuXeR) 21
Are there other Cafés around here?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (tgvbd) Hot Air has hot and cold running cucks, I hear. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:43 PM (zZu0s) 22
Isn't there a city in Spain that does a similar event with tomatoes?
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 07:43 PM (/TlUl) 23
Dulac. Heh. Isn't that just 'the lake'?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:43 PM (zZu0s) 24
Baby will get the hang of the game but the cat had a good laugh
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 07:44 PM (Ia/+0) 25
Isn't there a city in Spain that does a similar event with tomatoes?
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 07:43 PM (/TlUl) Yeah and grapes in another. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:44 PM (zZu0s) 26
12 I didn't see any blood in that orange fight
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 07:39 PM (Ia/+0) Those aren't blood oranges. Posted by: tcn in AK at February 17, 2026 07:44 PM (I40wl) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:45 PM (tgvbd) 28
The cat on the desk looking on while the baby and dog frolick doesn't look like he will be putting up with the shenanigans for too much longer.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 07:45 PM (/TlUl) 29
3 In the battle of oranges, I pick the sumo orange as my champion
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:32 PM (f/buw) You have to choose the blood orange for this event. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 07:46 PM (/TlUl) 30
I didn't see any blood in that orange fight
Posted by: Skip One kid was beaned pretty good in the nose. Posted by: t-bird at February 17, 2026 07:46 PM (Jl/ju) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:46 PM (DZ9yr) 32
As usual, the cafe is Haram.
One thing hit me, after one of today's threads got nooded. It was about the spelling "koran" instead of "quran". The name of the prophet has gone through many changes. When I was young, he was "Mohammed". Now, it's usually "Muhammed." Of course, they do this only to be pests. Well, back in the day, they did the same changing the then-standard "Mahomet" to "Mohammed". Chesterton would have none of it, and fought his editors. He ended it by writing them "If you insist on 'Mohammed' I am perfectly capable of insisting on 'Mahound'". GKC won. Ever since reading that, I've tried to use older spellings. (And I won't call the gulf state "Gutter". NFW.) Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 07:46 PM (AlhUl) 33
According to some of the guys here Sydney Sweeney is. wholesome and the like girl next door. Daily Mail has her latest ad. It's disgusting. Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 07:47 PM (3ek7K) 34
Evening, Ace, and discerning Cafe patrons. Sipping on a nice cold Shiner Bock. How can they make it so good, and sell it so cheap?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 07:48 PM (8zz6B) 35
24 Baby will get the hang of the game but the cat had a good laugh
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 07:44 PM (Ia/+0) Cat looks like a tennis spectator. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 07:49 PM (zYpTz) 36
Wow. The Overture to Ben-Hur is long. Good old classic Hollywood. You know when they tried to entertain you and not undermine you. Posted by: naturalfake at February 17, 2026 07:50 PM (iJfKG) 37
Doggeh just threw up his dinner
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (f/buw) So good, I wanted to eat it twice! Posted by: vmom's pup at February 17, 2026 07:50 PM (8zz6B) 38
*looks at Café menu*
*puts it down in exasperation* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:45 PM *Gallic waiter shrug* Did you bother to ask about our specials? No. No, you did not. *flicks ash off Gauloise* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 17, 2026 07:51 PM (Wnv9h) 39
32 GKC won. Ever since reading that, I've tried to use older spellings. (And I won't call the gulf state "Gutter". NFW.)
Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 07:46 PM (AlhUl) I use the archaic form of gaol whenever I beleive I can get away with it. (Thanks for giving me an opportunity to get away with it.) Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 07:51 PM (/TlUl) 40
CekuFitim . 8:00
More than 200,000 citizens took part in the march organized in Pristina in support of President Thaçi and the others who are being held in prison in The Hague. Thaçi is in pre-trial detention for 5 years, following an indirectly brought by Jack Smith [browser translation] Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:52 PM (DZ9yr) 41
I think we can safely say that Trump wins the battle of the oranges.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 17, 2026 07:53 PM (Riz8t) 42
The Overture to Ben-Hur is long. Good old classic Hollywood. You know when they tried to entertain you and not undermine you. Posted by: naturalfake at February 17, 2026 07:50 PM (iJfKG) __________ Composed by Miklós Rózsa, who, like Erich Korngold, was not only an outstanding film composer but also an outstanding composer of concert works. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:54 PM (tgvbd) 43
Hadrian, in case I miss you tomorrow I hope that you will have a solemn and meaningful Lenten season.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:55 PM (RIvkX) 44
Well-adjusted Americans of all colors and creeds love the multiple Penguin Postings. It's wonderful and heartwarming!
Posted by: Merry Marching Penguin Majority at February 17, 2026 07:55 PM (oftw2) 45
Daily Mail has her latest ad.
It's disgusting. Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 07:47 PM (3ek7K) Is to be seen bobs and vagene? Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 07:56 PM (8zz6B) 46
It's MoHoward
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 17, 2026 07:56 PM (Cqx++) 47
Did you bother to ask about our specials? No. No, you did not. *flicks ash off Gauloise* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 17, 2026 07:51 PM (Wnv9h) __________ I've had the horse meat, thanks. *wipes grease from table off hand* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:56 PM (tgvbd) 48
I hope that you will have a solemn and meaningful Lenten season. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:55 PM (RIvkX) __________ Many thanks. I'll miss you folks. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:58 PM (tgvbd) 49
"Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem." – Thomas Jefferson
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 07:58 PM (hJH5n) 50
*looks at Café menu*
*puts it down in exasperation* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh Just admit that you can't read French. Posted by: Lucky Pierre at February 17, 2026 07:58 PM (oftw2) 51
There's no crying allowed at the orange fight.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 07:59 PM (gVUi7) 52
Oh, Hadrian, I forgot you leave us for Lent. I've been saving a joke for you, as you are both a math man and a music lover.
A math quiz: An orchestra of 120 players take 40 minutes to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony. How long would it take for 60 players to play the symphony? Let P be the number of players and T the time playing. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 07:59 PM (zYpTz) 53
Damn, all those wasted oranges.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 08:00 PM (snZF9) 54
Voted today. To all those reading this who just might happen to live in TX House District 88: vote John Browning. Tell Ken King to join the Dems, where he wants to be anyway.
Ken Paxton for Senate, Aaron Reitz for AG, Don Huffines for comptroller, and Sid Miller for Ag Commissioner. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:01 PM (hJH5n) 55
I've had the horse meat, thanks.
*wipes grease from table off hand* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ==== " I did not say you served horse meat. I merely inquired as to the whereabouts of the pony once tethered behind your establishment" W.C. Fields Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 17, 2026 08:01 PM (8AONa) 56
Let P be the number of players and T the time playing.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 07:59 PM (zYpTz) PV=nRT Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 08:02 PM (8zz6B) 57
Not an exact quote, but close
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 17, 2026 08:03 PM (8AONa) 58
Over the last year or so, I have noticed thst cashiers at truck stops have changed their traditional send off at the end of a transaction. Now, instead of the tradional "Thank you, have a nice day," or, "Thanks, please come again," they are telling us, "Safe travels."
I, for one, find this to be an improvement. "Safe travels" is now my second favorite valediction, right after, "Have a blessed day," because any phrase that invokes the almighty to look after you has to be the favorite, but a personal concern for a truckers welfare on the road is rather nice. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 08:03 PM (/TlUl) 59
Only if somany notes are needed to play bysomany instruments that half the orchestra has to double instruments
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 08:03 PM (Ia/+0) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 08:05 PM (DZ9yr) 61
PV=nRT
Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 08:02 PM (8zz6B) Darn it. I understood the joke in the original, but I'm too dumb to get this. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 08:05 PM (zYpTz) 62
Ca. We send the dog videos to Nerdeen Kiswani?
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 08:07 PM (/TlUl) 63
Is to be seen bobs and vagene?
Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 07:56 PM (8zz6B) I saw something about her and her purported boyfriend 'Scooter' (I am not sure if she lost or gained points there) and her new lingerie company ad. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:07 PM (zZu0s) 64
Jeremy was a troubled boy, he spoke in class one day.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 08:08 PM (XV/Pl) 65
>>I, for one, find this to be an improvement. "Safe travels" is now my second favorite valediction, right after, "Have a blessed day," because any phrase that invokes the almighty to look after you has to be the favorite, but a personal concern for a truckers welfare on the road is rather nice.
Vaya con Dios. Posted by: JackStraw at February 17, 2026 08:08 PM (viF8m) 66
Evening, Ace, and discerning Cafe patrons. Sipping on a nice cold Shiner Bock. How can they make it so good, and sell it so cheap?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon Its beer, it's not rocket science. Find what works, repeat. Some are smart enough to figure it out. Posted by: From about That Time at February 17, 2026 08:08 PM (sl73Y) 67
Darn it. I understood the joke in the original, but I'm too dumb to get this.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 08:05 PM (zYpTz) Usually stated PV = nRt. Boyles Law, which Hadrian surely knows well. Pressure X Volume (of a gas) = number of molecules X Universal Gas Constant X temperature. In fact, there is a song about it: https://youtu.be/8FvCviUW-58 Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 08:11 PM (8zz6B) Posted by: Oddbob at February 17, 2026 08:11 PM (Fs0KI) 69
Sipping on a nice cold Shiner Bock. How can they make it so good, and sell it so cheap? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon ___________ Shiner, TX is a nice town on Alt-US 90 between San Antonio and Houston, a route we sometimes take instead of dealing with I-10. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:12 PM (tgvbd) 70
Getting rid of insane asylums was the most real world Chesterton's fence of all time
Posted by: LASue at February 17, 2026 08:13 PM (lCppi) 71
off, Mumbai sock!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:14 PM (8zz6B) 72
Usually stated PV = nRt. Boyles Law, which Hadrian surely knows well. __________ *polite cough* Ideal Gas Law Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:14 PM (tgvbd) 73
Jeremy was a troubled boy, he spoke in class one day.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 08:08 PM (XV/Pl) No. Fuck Jeremy. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:15 PM (zZu0s) 74
I think if I get a new dog I may name him "Haram".
Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 08:15 PM (AlhUl) 75
STP!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:15 PM (zZu0s) 76
*polite cough*
Ideal Gas Law Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:14 PM (tgvbd) Well, what do you expect of Mumbai pervs? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:16 PM (8zz6B) 77
In fact, there is a song about it:
https://youtu.be/8FvCviUW-58 Posted by: Adam and Pete in Tech support at February 17, 2026 08:11 PM (8zz6B) Ah! Thank you! Good musical selection, btw. I have that in my Spotify rotation. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 08:16 PM (zYpTz) 78
So good, I wanted to eat it twice!
Posted by: vmom's pup Well, you can't coz i threw it out. And why did you poop on the sidewalk, dumdum? Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 08:17 PM (f/buw) 79
Hey Jimmy if there is no antifa then who the hell am I sending my money too?
Ahhh dont tell me its another Somali daycare. Posted by: Seth Rogan at February 17, 2026 08:17 PM (i0Hi3) 80
Good evening, friends! Happy Mardi Gras!
Posted by: Piper at February 17, 2026 08:17 PM (Wmg4n) 81
74 I think if I get a new dog I may name him "Haram".
Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 08:15 PM (AlhUl) *snort Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 08:18 PM (zYpTz) 82
Ajax would take the food out of the bowl, walk onto the carpet, spit the food out, then consume it at his leisure.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:19 PM (zZu0s) 83
Mahound.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:19 PM (zZu0s) Posted by: Petty Enterprises at February 17, 2026 08:20 PM (wVcYX) 85
Hadrian the Seventh
May your Lent give you spiritual strength, deeper understanding, and be as bright as your dreams. I for one will miss your deep knowledge, wit, and general posting. Safe travels until you return. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:20 PM (u82oZ) 86
I think if I get a new dog I may name him "Haram".
Posted by: Eeyore ... and a cat named "Halal". Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 08:20 PM (/lPRQ) 87
Odd. Captcha.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:21 PM (zZu0s) 88
83 Mahound.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:19 PM (zZu0s) *additional snort Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 17, 2026 08:21 PM (zYpTz) 89
Ewetub seems to be shitting the bed. Anyone else?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:21 PM (zZu0s) 90
STP! Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone __________ STP! You need some STP. One little can, Keeps you running free. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:22 PM (tgvbd) Posted by: Oddbob at February 17, 2026 08:22 PM (Fs0KI) 92
Good evening, friends! Happy Mardi Gras!
Posted by: Piper at February 17, 2026 08:17 PM (Wmg4n) Some Al Johnson, in honor of the day: https://youtu.be/QNPRg0nxnpk Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:22 PM (8zz6B) 93
Quentin Deranque... was attacked, ...trying [to] protect[] the nationalist women protesting in front of the university ...
The nationalist women were planning to unfurl a banner in front of a university [protesting] a speech. ... The far-left extremists ... repeatedly kicked Quentin in the head when he was already unconscious on the ground, causing fatal injuries . On the day of his death, he is said to have been warned against participating in the protest. But according to reports, he firmly replied that he had no intention of leaving the young women to face the danger from far-left extremists all one their own. https://tinyurl.com/3j7dyayu Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 08:23 PM (DZ9yr) 94
What, no Al Jolson?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:23 PM (zZu0s) 95
Blood oranges are the goths of the citrus world.
Posted by: Delurker at February 17, 2026 08:24 PM (gtcuf) 96
Hadrian, may our Lord bless you this Lent.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 08:25 PM (f/buw) 97
Blood oranges are the goths of the citrus world.
Posted by: Delurker at February 17, 2026 08:24 PM (gtcuf) They are very, very tasty oranges. Cara cara oranges? Meh. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:26 PM (8zz6B) 98
There are no oranges in Orange, Texas. Ironically, it was originally named Greens Bluff, Texas.
The list of notable people hailing from Orange, Texas is long and distinguished. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:26 PM (wVcYX) 99
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:27 PM (Zz0t1) 100
I think it's time people start training their dogs to attack anyone saying 'aloha snackbar.' And go for the throat.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:28 PM (Zz0t1) 101
Many thanks. I'll miss you folks.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 07:58 PM (tgvbd) Best wishes for the Lenten season. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:29 PM (wVcYX) 102
The Crusades: Holy Wars for Jerusalem
a shared Grok conversation More about Saladin and Richard the Lionheart https://tinyurl.com/yey2k69b Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 08:30 PM (DZ9yr) 103
54 Voted today. To all those reading this who just might happen to live in TX House District 88: vote John Browning. Tell Ken King to join the Dems, where he wants to be anyway.
Ken Paxton for Senate, Aaron Reitz for AG, Don Huffines for comptroller, and Sid Miller for Ag Commissioner. Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:01 PM (hJH5n) Thank you I saw the early voting poll place today but didnt know what we were voting on I know Aaron a bit - a good guy i met at church. Im not sure about Huffines tho Posted by: LASue at February 17, 2026 08:30 PM (lCppi) 104
Ewetub seems to be shitting the bed. Anyone else?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:21 PM (zZu0s) So, it's become Amber Heard remnants? Good. F*ck that cesspool of bullshit and oppression. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:30 PM (Zz0t1) 105
Best wishes for the Lenten season. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:29 PM (wVcYX) __________ At least AoSHQ will smell better. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:31 PM (tgvbd) 106
Happy New Year of Horse to All Chinee Horde!
Posted by: Bang! Ding! Ow! at February 17, 2026 08:31 PM (oftw2) 107
Thank you I saw the early voting poll place today but didnt know what we were voting on I know Aaron a bit - a good guy i met at church. Im not sure about Huffines tho Posted by: LASue at February 17, 2026 08:30 PM (lCppi) Huffines talks a mean game, but he's a f*cking car salesman and owns a lot of dealerships. I really can't make myself to trust him. Because, well, car salesman. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:32 PM (Zz0t1) 108
The list of notable people hailing from Orange, Texas is long and distinguished.
Posted by: Count de Monet --- Harry James, well, ... Beaumont. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 08:32 PM (DZ9yr) 109
Oranges, tomatoes, grapes, even eggs, they're all better than the $#!+-throwing festival.
Posted by: mindful webworker - at least in our cow chip throwing contests, the chips are dry and not thrown at at February 17, 2026 08:34 PM (dKz3G) 110
Just checked YT - Norman the Weiner Dog vids loading and playing nominally. (I have to get a cute doggie video now and then, to keep on an even keel)
Posted by: Common Tater at February 17, 2026 08:35 PM (kvBVm) 111
I really can't make myself to trust him. Because, well, car salesman.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:32 PM (Zz0t1) He had to up his game. The buggy whips weren't selling at all well anymore. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:35 PM (8zz6B) 112
>>> The Year of the Fire Horse began on February 17, 2026, marking a dynamic period of change, momentum, and transformation across all Chinese zodiac signs. This year is characterized by strong energy, rapid shifts, and opportunities for growth, particularly in career, finance, and personal independence.
Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy year. Posted by: Zombie Bette Davis at February 17, 2026 08:35 PM (wVcYX) 113
Ewetub seems to be shitting the bed. Anyone else? Posted by: Aetius451AD Main page is screwed up. Can go directly to a video and it works. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 17, 2026 08:35 PM (Cqx++) 114
Huffines talks a mean game, but he's a f*cking car salesman and owns a lot of dealerships.
I really can't make myself to trust him. Because, well, car salesman. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:32 PM (Zz0t1) He's no Joe Isuzu. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:36 PM (wVcYX) 115
He had to up his game. The buggy whips weren't selling at all well anymore. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:35 PM (8zz6B) A couple of his kids were downright assholes living off daddy's money, so I fear he's just another rich bastard that wants some graft because he's tired of 'working' for it. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (Zz0t1) 116
He's no Joe Isuzu. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:36 PM (wVcYX) I'd have a beer with THAT guy. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (Zz0t1) 117
>>>The coconut fight is a different story.
Posted by: Oddbob >Apples is where the crying begins. And BB guns. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (gVUi7) 118
The Year of the Fire Horse began on February 17, 2026, marking a dynamic period of change, momentum, and transformation across all Chinese zodiac signs. This year is characterized by strong energy, rapid shifts, and opportunities for growth, particularly in career, finance, and personal independence. _____________ So, the Lions are going to win the Super Bowl? Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (tgvbd) 119
Oranges, tomatoes, grapes, even eggs, they're all better than the $#!+-throwing festival.
Posted by: mindful webworker - at least in our cow chip throwing contests, the chips are dry and not thrown at at February 17, 2026 08:34 PM (dKz3G) You heard about the drunken Scotsman, staggering through the cow pasture on his way home from the pub? He lost his Tam O'Shanter, and had to try on eight before he found the right one. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (8zz6B) 120
Yeah youtube shit the bed.
Posted by: Delurker at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (gtcuf) 121
STP!
You need some STP. One little can, Keeps you running free. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 17, 2026 08:22 PM (tgvbd) Stone Temple Pilots? Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:38 PM (hJH5n) 122
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He's no Joe Isuzu. Posted by: Count de Monet at February 17, 2026 08:36 PM (wVcYX) I'd have a beer with THAT guy. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (Zz0t1) He's lying and so are you. : ) Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:39 PM (hJH5n) 123
Yeah youtube shit the bed.
Posted by: Delurker at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (gtcuf) Good. F*ck google and all it's subsidiaries. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:39 PM (Zz0t1) 124
He's lying and so are you.
: ) Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:39 PM (hJH5n) Oh no. I would. On his tab, of course. If HE skips out on it, it's not my fault. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:39 PM (Zz0t1) 125
Without body armor, I've seen people convulse at the paintball fight.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 08:40 PM (gVUi7) 126
Good thing I had just finished watching a C&Rsenal video
Posted by: steevy at February 17, 2026 08:40 PM (YwEeS) 127
Oh, by the way, hot off the presses:
Heap o' Amelia Links #4 - the memes go international https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-04 Of course the older ones are still up https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-01 https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-02 https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-03 Posted by: mindful webworker - there will always be an Eng.... um.... at February 17, 2026 08:41 PM (dKz3G) 128
Someone is going to mix in a hedge apple, which is like a cannon ball of the fruit world.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 17, 2026 08:41 PM (3uBP9) 129
6 I have an affinity for Kumquats. Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM ------ The grapeshot of orange wars. Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 17, 2026 08:42 PM (PbePe) 130
I just skimmed the last thread with the killer Antifa.
I think there’s only going to be one way of dealing with those folks. Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 17, 2026 08:42 PM (fd80v) 131
mindful webworker
Thank you for the new link. May she be effective in restoring English Civilization. Even Gandhi would be against what is happening in England today. Well, maybe. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:44 PM (u82oZ) 132
A couple of his kids were downright assholes living off daddy's money, so I fear he's just another rich bastard that wants some graft because he's tired of 'working' for it.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (Zz0t1) That is the main reason for running for Commissioner in my county Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 08:45 PM (rbvCR) 133
Stone Temple Pilots? Posted by: Cow Demon at February 17, 2026 08:38 PM (hJH5n) One of my faves by them. https://youtu.be/0RyVbEjVP_0 Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:45 PM (Zz0t1) 134
Good thing I had just finished watching a C&Rsenal video
Posted by: steevy at February 17, 2026 08:40 PM (YwEeS)[/.i] Oh, hay. Mae shooting rifles and pistols! Posted by: Kindltot at February 17, 2026 08:46 PM (rbvCR) 135
‘ the end of a Carnevale is marked with a good old-fashioned orange fight.’
I’ve never been in an orange fight. Me and my friends used to have apple fights when we were teenagers. I remember getting hit in the back of the neck one time. Goddamnit that hurt. Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 17, 2026 08:47 PM (fd80v) 136
Hadrian, see you after Easter. Enjoy the quiet time.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at February 17, 2026 08:49 PM (2NHgQ) 137
I’ve never been in an orange fight.
Me and my friends used to have apple fights when we were teenagers. I remember getting hit in the back of the neck one time. Goddamnit that hurt. Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 17, 2026 08:47 PM (fd80v) My brother was in a racist thing called 'Indian Guides' when we were yutes. It was kind of a Boy Scouts type thing, I guess. They had this thing once where they took Kleenex, put a pile of flower in the center, then pulled the ends up and twist tied it. It became what are paintballs now, sort of. I got one straight in the mouth in the battle that ensued. Terrible. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (Zz0t1) 138
I am mixing with a new group of people. One person today was going to protest for Trump's Impeachment. Fully deranged TDS.
Then she mentioned The Handmaiden's Tale. I said: " Oh, you mean the Canadian author Atwood's brilliant critique of Islam?" She could have bit a nail in half. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (u82oZ) 139
So, the Lions are going to win the Super Bowl?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ==== I didn't see 'apocalyptic' as a descriptor for the year. Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (8AONa) 140
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‘ Daily Mail has her latest ad. It's disgusting.’ Can you post a link so we can see how disgusting it is? Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 17, 2026 08:51 PM (fd80v) 141
I have had a paintball break on my mask and get into my mouth. Tastes horrible.
Posted by: steevy at February 17, 2026 08:51 PM (YwEeS) 142
So, you're saying we have 40 whole days to talk shit about Hadrian?
Posted by: Champing At Bit On Year of Horse at February 17, 2026 08:52 PM (oftw2) 143
I grew up in a subdivision in Phoenix that had been built in old citrus groves - we all had 3 or 4 grapefruit trees in our yards, some had 5 or 6. They were very productive, and often they would just fall on the ground and rot (these were the great big bright yellow variety). I mean we all ate them for breakfast most every day when they ripe, but 4 or 5 trees will produce a couple of hundred grapefruit, and you just can’t eat that many. So me and my friends would have wars with them.
When you were choosing your weapon, you didn’t want a fresh one - no you wanted the ones that had been on the ground for about a week. The supreme triumph was to hide around the corner til one of your buddies stepped out, and then hit him with a great big one on the side of the head and cover him with rotten sticky grapefruit juice when it exploded. Man those were some good times! Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 08:52 PM (otNgF) Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 08:52 PM (S/Y4j) Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:53 PM (Zz0t1) 146
So, you're saying we have 40 whole days to talk shit about Hadrian?
Posted by: Champing At Bit On Year of Horse at February 17, 2026 08:52 PM (oftw2) That is CORRECT sir, yes. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:54 PM (Zz0t1) 147
Champing At Bit On Year of Horse
How are the next 40 days different? We give him grief at all times. But he will restore himself. Turtledove time with Her Majesty. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:54 PM (u82oZ) 148
So, you're saying we have 40 whole days to talk shit about Hadrian?
Posted by: Champing At Bit On Year of Horse at February 17, 2026 08:52 PM (oftw2) Is he building a wall to keep out barbarians from the north? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 08:54 PM (S/Y4j) 149
I've been hit with a lot of plant based projectiles now that I think about it. That came from a black walnut tree, got hit with a lot of those. Also crab apples, little golf ball sized plinkers. And hedge apple wars of course. A few pine cones.
I guess living in Kansas, which has approximately a dozen trees total throughout the entire state, we just just kind of all share those same 12 trees, I was lucky because I still got hit a lot. Imagine how bad it would be if I grew up around trees. Posted by: banana Dream at February 17, 2026 08:55 PM (3uBP9) 150
Not sure about the actual ad, but here's the Daily Mail Sweeney article.......
https://is.gd/rWflvH Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:56 PM (Zz0t1) 151
Then she mentioned The Handmaiden's Tale. I said: " Oh, you mean the Canadian author Atwood's brilliant critique of Islam?" She could have bit a nail in half.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (u82oZ) Gotta hand it to you. You sure know how to make new friends Salty! (teasing you) Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at February 17, 2026 08:56 PM (FMtrg) 152
Then she mentioned The Handmaiden's Tale. I said: " Oh, you mean the Canadian author Atwood's brilliant critique of Islam?" She could have bit a nail in half.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (u82oZ) Genius. Pure, unadulterated genius. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:57 PM (Zz0t1) Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:58 PM (u82oZ) 154
Lived in Brooklyn until age 12, had sycamore fruit wars. Moved to northern suburbs, graduated to crabapples.
Posted by: Never Threw Food at February 17, 2026 08:59 PM (oftw2) 155
>>> My brother was in a racist thing called 'Indian Guides' when we were yutes. It was kind of a Boy Scouts type thing, I guess. They had this thing once where they took Kleenex, put a pile of flower in the center, then pulled the ends up and twist tied it. It became what are paintballs now, sort of.
I got one straight in the mouth in the battle that ensued. Terrible. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (Zz0t1) I was in that. We did war reenactments on the cheap. They'd have groups roughly placed according to battle plans, all with their flour bags, and then you started pelting each other. You were supposed to drop out when you got tagged but there were a lot of flour zombies. All a bunch of us crazy kids. Fun though. Posted by: banana Dream at February 17, 2026 09:00 PM (3uBP9) 156
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. . . Is her Grandmother widowed? Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 08:58 PM (u82oZ) I am, unfortunately, not 'in the know,' sir. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:00 PM (Zz0t1) 157
>>>Man those were some good times!
Posted by: Tom Servo >Yep. We had 5 families on our street, all with older and younger brothers. Probably 15 guys. We played football and stickball in the street, had boxing and all grew up together. It wasn't necessarily a gang, because nobody turned to crime. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 09:00 PM (gVUi7) 158
I was in that. We did war reenactments on the cheap. They'd have groups roughly placed according to battle plans, all with their flour bags, and then you started pelting each other. You were supposed to drop out when you got tagged but there were a lot of flour zombies. All a bunch of us crazy kids. Fun though. Posted by: banana Dream at February 17, 2026 09:00 PM (3uBP9) I was just a bystander, mostly. Wasn't in the group, but was there, threw a couple and was headshot early on. I wept because it sucked taking one in the mouth like that. Brutal. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:01 PM (Zz0t1) 159
>>> The Year of the Fire Horse began on February 17, 2026, marking a dynamic period of change, momentum, and transformation across all Chinese zodiac signs. This year is characterized by strong energy, rapid shifts, and opportunities for growth, particularly in career, finance, and personal independence.
Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy year. Posted by: Zombie Bette Davis Woo Hoo! Battlefield commissions for Private right straight to Captain, Congrats Private, last of your company, that makes you Captain of the new recruits! Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 09:03 PM (/lPRQ) 160
Good. F*ck google and all it's subsidiaries.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:39 PM (Zz0t1) No thanks! Too high a risk of catching STDs. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 09:03 PM (S/Y4j) 161
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'Not sure about the actual ad, but here's the Daily Mail Sweeney article.......' That was disgusting. Who the hell wants to see some guy in a Sydney Sweeney ad? Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 17, 2026 09:04 PM (fd80v) 162
120 Yeah youtube shit the bed.
Posted by: Delurker at February 17, 2026 08:37 PM (gtcuf) YouTube is down! Down I tell you! Down!! Posted by: Joemarine at February 17, 2026 09:05 PM (y171U) 163
No thanks! Too high a risk of catching STDs. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 17, 2026 09:03 PM (S/Y4j) Valid. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:06 PM (Zz0t1) 164
YouTube is down! Down I tell you! Down!!
Posted by: Joemarine at February 17, 2026 09:05 PM (y171U) TJM's movie channel is still functional. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:06 PM (Zz0t1) 165
According to some of the guys here Sydney Sweeney is. wholesome and the like girl next door.…
Posted by: fourseasons Hm. Starting with the jeans ads, "wholesome" was not my impression of her. Nor the main reasons for the attraction. Posted by: mindful webworker - S8008 at February 17, 2026 09:06 PM (dKz3G) 166
According to some of the guys here Sydney Sweeney is. wholesome and the like girl next door.
Daily Mail has her latest ad. It's disgusting. Posted by: fourseasons "Wholesome girl-next-door, with a bit of a dirty side" is not a downgrade. Posted by: some of the guys here at February 17, 2026 09:08 PM (VHUov) 167
Yeah youtube shit the bed.
Posted by: Delurker ===== YouTube is down! Down I tell you! Down!! Posted by: Joemarine The app itself works, but on a browser with an ad blocker....bupkiss. Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 09:08 PM (QVmho) Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 09:09 PM (QVmho) 169
An orchestra of 120 players take 40 minutes to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony. How long would it take for 60 players to play the symphony?
With or without time & a half for overtime??? Posted by: Adriane the Financial Whiz Kid Critic, Wot Whizzed it Away . . . at February 17, 2026 09:10 PM (3ZUWJ) 170
Ewetub seems to be shitting the bed. Anyone else?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 08:21 PM (zZu0s) Yes, for a while now. Came to the cafe to see if anyone else is having trouble. Not just me, then. Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 09:11 PM (uQesX) 171
An orchestra of 120 players take 40 minutes to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony. How long would it take for 60 players to play the symphony?
$20, same as in town. Duh..... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:11 PM (Zz0t1) 172
They import over one million pounds of oranges for the annual Battle of the Oranges.
Yet, Americans are blamed for wasting food. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:12 PM (Zz0t1) 173
BifBewalski
The more YouTube gives us crappy ads, with no chance to use an ad-blocker, the less people will watch youtube. With my adblocker on, I had to sit through a 4 minute talk. It had to be watched, or the timer would not advance. I hate Google with the fire of a supernova next to a black hole. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 09:13 PM (u82oZ) 174
YooTube seems to be doing fine for me. Vivaldi browser, no add-ons, no ads.
Posted by: mindful webworker - youtube should be spun off from Gargoyle at February 17, 2026 09:13 PM (dKz3G) 175
Yeah youtube shit the bed.
Posted by: Delurker ===== YouTube is down! Down I tell you! Down!! Posted by: Joemarine The app itself works, but on a browser with an ad blocker....bupkiss. Posted by: BifBewalski Firefox + noscript + ublock origin. No issues. Must be browser-and-plugin dependent, or it's just overloaded or DDoSed. Posted by: mikeski at February 17, 2026 09:14 PM (VHUov) 176
Tube of You OK for me, with adblock+
Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 09:14 PM (Q+gd/) 177
They import over one million pounds of oranges for the annual Battle of the Oranges.
Yet, Americans are blamed for wasting food. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:12 PM (Zz0t1) Oranges are pretty durable. They probably pick up all the undamaged or lightly damaged ones, and use them for the production of juice or orange liqueur. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 09:14 PM (8zz6B) 178
Porcupine picnic.
Once heard in a public bathroom: "CORN??? I don't remember eating any CORN!!!!" Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:16 PM (Zz0t1) 179
With my adblocker on, I had to sit through a 4 minute talk. It had to be watched, or the timer would not advance.
I hate Google with the fire of a supernova next to a black hole. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 09:13 PM (u82oZ) Brave blocks the Ewetoob ads pretty well. Sometimes the videos are slow to load. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 09:16 PM (8zz6B) 180
U toob AI slop is rampart but unbiquitou h.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at February 17, 2026 09:17 PM (YlWIZ) 181
Oranges are pretty durable. They probably pick up all the undamaged or lightly damaged ones, and use them for the production of juice or orange liqueur.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 09:14 PM (8zz6B) It's Italy. I'm sure they give a f*ck about the waste. It's TRADITION!!!! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:17 PM (Zz0t1) 182
The app itself works, but on a browser with an ad blocker....bupkiss.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 09:08 PM (QVmho) Phone or pc? Using pc: Brave with adblock, wife using phone without brave or adblock, not working either. Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 09:17 PM (uQesX) 183
I hate Google with the fire of a supernova next to a black hole. Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 17, 2026 09:13 PM (u82oZ) Embrace the hate. It is good. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:18 PM (Zz0t1) 184
Sydney Sweeney is a very lovely young woman. The fact that certain people put her down just makes her more attractive.
Posted by: Case at February 17, 2026 09:18 PM (j6kTf) 185
Lived in Brooklyn until age 12, had sycamore fruit wars. Moved to northern suburbs, graduated to crabapples.
Posted by: Never Threw Food Captain James Cook's crew had one manchineel apple fight in the Caribbean. The blisters, chemical burns, and blindness prevented any rematches. Posted by: not totally made-up history facts at February 17, 2026 09:19 PM (VHUov) 186
Brave blocks the Ewetoob ads pretty well. Sometimes the videos are slow to load.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 17, 2026 09:16 PM (8zz6B) Opera with ABP and it's internal adblock with script block here and YT runs fine currently. My phone, with Opera and it's adblock, the ads on Rumble play, but video is muted. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 09:19 PM (Zz0t1) 187
>>>"Wholesome girl-next-door, with a bit of a dirty side" is not a downgrade.
Posted by: some of the guys here >I'd like to think Sydney is a young woman who has needs. Of course I have nothing but the best of intentions. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 09:20 PM (gVUi7) 188
Phone or pc? Using pc: Brave with adblock, wife using phone without brave or adblock, not working either. Posted by: OrangeEnt Samsung tab s9+, brave, ublock origin - no joy does not work Same hardware, but with the google app - works fine. Suspect it is as somone posted earlier, some new shiz they enabled, let the ad block nerds catch up and everything will be back to normal soon i think. Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 09:21 PM (QVmho) 189
eh, YT back up.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 09:21 PM (uQesX) 190
I don't think any of us has illusions about Miss Sweeney. She has gone nude numerous times and the euphoria show seems to just be softcore porn.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 09:22 PM (zZu0s) Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 09:22 PM (QVmho) 192
I've never commented here on Sydney Sweeney (which I'll take as making me more objective). The fact that she's picking a wedgie in her new commercial, and that doesn't repulse me suggests that she is attractive.
I believe in applying science to secure objective results. Thank you Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 09:23 PM (dIske) 193
>>An orchestra of 120 players take 40 minutes to play Beethoven's 9th Symphony. How long would it take for 60 players to play the symphony?
OK, I know how to do this. You take 120 and divide by, no, um, first you subtract 40 from 60 then multiply by 120 and, um, this is not what I prepped for today! Which is the downside of the US acting like a bully, especially north of the International Date Line, like in Greenland! And that math is raycissss! Posted by: AOC! at February 17, 2026 09:23 PM (5rh/l) 194
I believe in applying science to secure objective results.
Thank you Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 09:23 PM (dIske) *enthusiastic applause* Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 09:24 PM (zZu0s) 195
I look forward to being offended by Sydney S.
Lord knows I've been offended by lesser wimmen... Posted by: MkY at February 17, 2026 09:24 PM (q6tQZ) 196
Getting hit in the face with an 80mph orange can't be fun.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 17, 2026 09:25 PM (k0xx5) 197
Most importantly, I begrudge Ace not a dime that is produced by ads.
Secondly, I remain befuddled by the complaints. I'm using Chrome,and Win 8.1 (!). See no ads. I just finished a session on another machine with Win 11. Jeebers...what an awkward mess. Call me obsolete, but call me content. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 09:27 PM (XeU6L) 198
Nature abhors a vacuum. When Kate Upton left the scene, someone else was bound to take her place. Enter Sydney.
Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 09:28 PM (Q+gd/) 199
Hmmm. I'd say Alexandra daddario enters the mix in between.
*pauses a moment at the image* ... What were we talking about? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 09:30 PM (zZu0s) 200
196 Getting hit in the face with an 80mph orange can't be fun.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 17, 2026 09:25 PM (k0xx5) Get outta here! I'll tell you what hurts more than getting hit by an orange at 80 miles an hour! Posted by: Tony Canigliaro at February 17, 2026 09:30 PM (5rh/l) 201
198 Nature abhors a vacuum.
Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 09:28 PM (Q+gd/) Oh, yeah? Then explain the inside of AOC's cranium. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 09:30 PM (/TlUl) 202
I believe in applying science to secure objective results.
Thank you Posted by: Orson ------- Well said. Posted by: Bill Nye at February 17, 2026 09:30 PM (XeU6L) 203
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 09:27 PM (XeU6L)
____________________ I got a few ads but just went into the archaic and antiquated Windows Defender, and just listed the ad IPAddy in the blocked list, and never saw it again. Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 09:31 PM (dIske) 204
I believe in applying science to secure objective results.
Thank you Posted by: Orson ------- Well said. Posted by: Bill Nye Preach it. Posted by: Michael Mann, PSU fraud at February 17, 2026 09:32 PM (k0xx5) 205
Oh, yeah? Then explain the inside of AOC's cranium.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 09:30 PM (/TlUl) Well I’m tellin’ ya, nature really hates that shit! Posted by: Tom Servo at February 17, 2026 09:32 PM (otNgF) 206
I saw the first ep of Euphoria; it was degenerate and I didn't want more of it.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 09:33 PM (gKWVE) 207
Youtube is fine now. The only thing wrong with it was the main page for users (you could still get to the videos) and that page is fixed by now. Honestly that page keeps pushing leftist slop on me anyway so I didn't miss it.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 09:34 PM (gKWVE) 208
Nature abhors a vacuum.
Posted by: davidt Oh, yeah? Then explain the inside of AOC's cranium. Posted by: tankdemon Nature's taking out her frustrations on AOC's exterior. Posted by: Nature, or The Wall at February 17, 2026 09:34 PM (VHUov) 209
I believe in applying science to secure objective results.
Thank you Posted by: Orson ------- Well said. Posted by: Bill Nye Preach it. Posted by: Michael Mann ------- Thumbs up! Posted by: Neil deGrasse Tyson at February 17, 2026 09:34 PM (XeU6L) 210
>>> When Kate Upton left the scene, someone else was bound to take her place. Enter Sydney.
Posted by: davidt >People question the nature of these photos, but it's advertisement. She's making bank selling a product and it's not her T & A. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 09:36 PM (gVUi7) 211
210 >People question the nature of these photos, but it's advertisement. She's making bank selling a product and it's not her T & A.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 09:36 PM (gVUi7) Without her T&A, no product is being sold. Posted by: tankdemon at February 17, 2026 09:38 PM (/TlUl) 212
So what does Boyles Law say about Brady’s fooballs
Posted by: Javems at February 17, 2026 09:39 PM (Fznlh) 213
I’ve pretty much figured out the issue with Sweeney, she looks absolutely gorgeous when she’s smiling or anytime she’s not putting on the femme fatale/suductress face for paparazzi or glamour pics.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 17, 2026 09:40 PM (XV/Pl) 214
Nye, Mann, and Tyson didn't care about objective results though.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 09:44 PM (gKWVE) 215
>>>Without her T&A, no product is being sold.
Posted by: tankdemon >I'm not buying, but there's no harm in looking. Hey, I'm a dude. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 09:44 PM (gVUi7) 216
My brother was in a racist thing called 'Indian Guides' when we were yutes. It was kind of a Boy Scouts type thing, I guess. They had this thing once where they took Kleenex, put a pile of flower in the center, then pulled the ends up and twist tied it. It became what are paintballs now, sort of.
I got one straight in the mouth in the battle that ensued. Terrible. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at February 17, 2026 08:50 PM (Zz0t1) We did that at summer camp, every two weeks ... Sno ball fight we called it. We held those battles, and went on Snipe hunts too. I was such a sucker ... 'dog !!! you get that one over there ... run ... faster !!!! *** face palm*** Posted by: browndog remembers at February 17, 2026 09:45 PM (3sXRv) 217
I think it is awful what children are exposed to today. Almost of them have phones and they see gross shit and think that's the norm. Posted by: fourseasons at February 17, 2026 09:46 PM (3ek7K) 218
Nye, Mann, and Tyson didn't care about objective results though.
Posted by: gKWVE ------ All were just facetious asides. The Horde can be opportunist. Posted by: Neil deGrasse Tyson at February 17, 2026 09:47 PM (XeU6L) 219
Nye, Mann, and Tyson didn't care about objective results though.
Posted by: gKWVE ===== Their results certainly had objective$. Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 17, 2026 09:51 PM (8AONa) 220
Load. Reload. Crash.
Posted by: nckate at February 17, 2026 09:52 PM (uQzkA) 221
I saw the first ep of Euphoria; it was degenerate and I didn't want more of it.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 09:33 PM (gKWVE) That was the sense I got from synopsis and clips. It struck me like Requirm for a Dream. As much as I like Jennjfer Connelly nude, I did not want to see her spiral into a world of drugs and prostitution. Misery. No thanks. I actually got into a storm out and slam the door argument with a gal I knew one time over that movie. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 09:52 PM (zZu0s) 222
Aetius451AD: Requiem was okay for 90-120 minutes and done. Euphoria went on for longer than I cared to watch.
Interestingly my dad the chemist had a similar reaction to Breaking Bad, he didn't want to watch past a few episodes. That wasn't because he thought the chemistry was bad. Posted by: gKWVE at February 17, 2026 09:55 PM (gKWVE) 223
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I think it is awful what children are exposed to today. Almost of them have phones and they see gross shit and think that's the norm. Posted by: fourseasons -------- You can thank the Supreme Court for permitting pornography. Free speech, you know. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 09:57 PM (DZ9yr) Posted by: the Huns at February 17, 2026 09:57 PM (gKWVE) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 09:58 PM (DZ9yr) 226
I noticed in this "Oranges Cafe," that no one mentioned the password: Green.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 17, 2026 09:59 PM (uQesX) 227
I'll claim 227th
Posted by: Rex B at February 17, 2026 10:01 PM (GI9/m) 228
Nood nt
Posted by: Rex B at February 17, 2026 10:02 PM (GI9/m) 229
When was the last time a Hollywood actress was arrested for indecent expose and required to register as a sex offender?
*holds breath* Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 10:05 PM (gVUi7) 230
Amber Glenn, the LGBTQxYZ whinelete figure skater, fumbled her way through her short program tonight, missing jumps and left the ice at the end of her program crying. No sympathy from me. She’s a lesbian head case, claiming that the alphabet people have it so rough in the USA and she was going to use her Olympic platform to bring attention to it. Then claiming she was getting death threats. Maybe she should have stayed off social media and put her pea brain into focusing on the Olympics. She’s currently in 13th.
Posted by: Jen the original at February 17, 2026 10:07 PM (htw0c) Antifa-Affiliated Group Stomps a Normal Peaceful Student to Death in Lyon, FranceThe BBC attempts to gently bury the story under the vague and anodyne headline, "Student death puts French far-left under pressure," as if he died after drinking too much at an antifa party. The reality? He was a normie who showed up to protect female protesters who call attention to Muslim rape culture. They were protesting a radical Muslim speaker. This group is called "Collective Nemesis." An antifa-affiliated group, Jeune Garde (Young Guard, I think), just beat him to the ground and then delivered full-extension kick to his head after full-extension kick to his head. He died within days of severe brain trauma. "Student death puts French far-left under pressure" That's a take.Student death puts French far-left under pressure France's radical left is under pressure after the killing of a student in Lyon was blamed on "anti-fascist" militants."Blamed"? It's on video. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old maths student and nationalist activist, died on Saturday, two days after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men. State prosecutor Thierry Dran told a news conference on Monday afternoon in Lyon that a murder investigation has been opened into the death. He said that Deranque was kicked and punched by "at least six" individuals, and that the autopsy showed fatal damage to his skull and brain. On Thursday afternoon Deranque had given support to a hard-right feminist collective Némésis, which staged a small protest against a left-wing politician's visit to Lyon's Institute of Political Studies (IEP), commonly known as Sciences-Po.You mean a radical Muslim's visit. Mobile phone video footage taken a few streets away from the protest's location showed three young men being kicked and punched by a larger group. One person - believed to be Quentin - remained lying on the ground. According to Dran, there was an initial confrontation between two groups. A short time later Deranque was one of three nationalist activists who, having failed to get away, were cornered by the opposing group.One group was just some girls who were there to protest the many rapes perpetrated by Muslims. This kid Quentin was there to protect them. I guess he succeeded -- by giving his own life to protect them from antifa. Ministers from President Macron's centre-right government blamed "far-left" militants for the killing. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said: "Manifestly it was the far-left that was at work ... This was a mob-killing, with blows that the perpetrators probably did not intend to be fatal." According to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, "it is the far-left that killed him. Of that there is no question."The French government actually called it a lynching -- un lynchage is their word for it. But the BBC won't say that. "Student death." At every point, the BBC minimizes the murder by their antifa allies and deceives the reader into thinking the facts are in doubt and that maybe antifa is just getting a bad rap. And the BBC does not report that after the murder, left-wing French politicians praised the work and the importance of left-wing "protest" groups.
As Spock said as he implanted his katya into McCoy's mind: Remember.
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Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 06:39 PM (cxFcK) 2
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 17, 2026 06:40 PM (k0xx5) 3
Modern rules to live by, literally:
Tranny shows up, condition red and GTFO. You find yourself in a protest or in a situation where you expect the same, have at least one person there to provide armed self-defense and defense of others, and ideally one more to video the interactions. Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 17, 2026 06:40 PM (dK+Kv) Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (AlhUl) 5
I don't understand France at all. Every other day I read about some outraged group marching in the streets (prices, taxes, Islam, etc.), but things don't seem to really change.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (cxFcK) 6
France and Germany are home turf.
France and Germany have serious problems. Between the colonizing hordes and the militarized communists, they have been coddling those who would destroy them for so long that their fall is more less assured - one way or another. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (0PRUW) 7
It was a mostly peaceful stomping.
Posted by: A jernalist at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (vFG9F) 8
I don't know how Kimmel faces himself in the mirror each morning. He's become absolutely evil. That must be one hot chick he married.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (guGkK) 9
On Thursday afternoon Deranque had given support to a hard-right feminist collective Némésis, which staged a small protest against a left-wing politician's visit to Lyon's Institute of Political Studies (IEP), commonly known as Sciences-Po.
++++ What the hell is a "hard-right feminist collective?" Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 06:44 PM (0PRUW) 10
At every point, the BBC minimizes the murder by their antifa allies and deceives the reader into thinking the facts are in doubt and that maybe antifa is just getting a bad rap.
++++ Well, they're journalists, so... Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 06:44 PM (0PRUW) Posted by: garrett at February 17, 2026 06:44 PM (gH8T+) 12
The real question is why is it not justice to machine gun any group that presents as "Antifa"?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (/lPRQ) 13
Whatever happened to those vest protesters in France?
Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (Q+gd/) 14
Fk Kimmel. I hope he ends up with a penguitoo up his butt.
Posted by: fd at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (vFG9F) 15
Haven't seen any arrests yet. Wondering if they are in negotiations with the terrorists?
Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (TtTH3) 16
France and Germany have serious problems.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) I read just last week that Germany can't use conscription to boost its military. They'd get too many invaders who would turn their guns on Germans the first chance they got. Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (cxFcK) Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (ycI94) 18
The government is far left and so is Antifa. They're just under the impression that when they get rid of conservative Christian groups and conservative nationalists that they'll well be able to handle Islam - that they'll be the top dogs. Won't happen.
As far as the Christian young man, he died trying to save others. He'll go to God, However, his poor devastated friends and family. May God comfort them and may many more of them rise in his place.. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (afKoR) 19
ABC's @jimmykimmel: "You understand, there is no Antifa? This is an entirely imaginary organization. There is not an Antifa. This is no different than if they announced they rounded up a dozen Decepticons. 'We've captured the Chupacabra, everyone!'"
++++ Jimmy Kimmel is a world-class retard and leftist robot. If there was ever a guy who could be replaced by AI - not tomorrow, but *yesterday* - it's Kimmel. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (0PRUW) 20
8 I don't know how Kimmel faces himself in the mirror each morning. He's become absolutely evil. That must be one hot chick he married.
------------------- Have you seen her? She's like the definition of a 'mid' soccer mom. She's just insufferable and he has no interest in setting red lines with her. Posted by: the lower depths at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (4QwTz) 21
>>What the hell is a "hard-right feminist collective?"
Besides a tell? I am guessing a Women's Group that has no members with face piercings or neon-green hair. Posted by: garrett at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (gH8T+) 22
TERFs?
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 17, 2026 06:46 PM (ycI94) ++++ Maybe, but even then, HUH? "Far-right feminism" strikes me as a contradiction of terms. One or the other must mean something different from how I read it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 06:47 PM (0PRUW) 23
"The French government actually called it a lynching -- un lynchage is their word for it. But the BBC won't say that."
You can't use that. That's our word. Posted by: Democrats, who committed all Lynchings in the first place at February 17, 2026 06:47 PM (w/O5Q) Posted by: imp at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (g6TN6) 25
Almost every line of that BBC report is a lie, a non-truth, a deception and a spin. Wow.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (n5tGW) 26
A new party was formed in Britain to formally stop the invasion and deport, deport, deport. Most of the members are well known to the public as center, center right. But of course now they're worse than Hitler.
"Oi don't loik the sound of these 'ere "Boncentration Bamps." Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (cxFcK) 27
Modern rules to live by, literally:
Tranny shows up, condition red and GTFO. ---- Derbyshire would add that one to his list. Posted by: Crusader at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (TN0g+) 28
Macron is "centre-right"?
???? Since when? Posted by: Eeyore "That's for pegging purposes only." -Brigette Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (TtTH3) 29
If there was ever a guy who could be replaced by AI - not tomorrow, but yesterday - it's Kimmel.
How do you know he hasnt been already? Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (EXyHK) 30
Trump declared Antifa a domestic terrorist organization 6 months ago. I think with the full investigative capabilities the Feds possess that at the very least a few of the organizers and financiers should have been charged by now. After all we are talking about a goddam TERRORIST ORGANIZATION operating in the country. J6 grandmas got rounded up quicker.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (Vh9CX) 31
I saw video last night of antfa thugs tearing down posters about this.
It is mentioned in the final youtube video Ace posted at 1:40. You can see them ripping down the posters. Fucking thugs. Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 17, 2026 06:49 PM (5LjnF) 32
And if they aren't already, I think the RC's in France need to ask the intercession of Joan of Arc to pray that their country might be saved.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 06:49 PM (afKoR) 33
May Quentin Deranque RIP and his family know that while his death was unnecessary in the free world he should live in, it calls attention to the hideous rape of France and Europe. A cause he tried to fight and died trying.
Rape not just of the women, who have very little defense, but the rape of their entire culture for barbarians who worship a rock. I will pray for this young man and his family tonight when I pray for Christians and Jews to stand up and fight. This is the culture they bring. I am thankful I saw much of the UK and a few countries in Europe before this. They should change the names of "far right" etc to Pro-Barbarian, Unsure Barbarian, and Anti-Barbarian Deport Them... to leave no one confused. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 17, 2026 06:50 PM (WONhk) 34
Notre Dame was an equipment malfunction. F France.
Posted by: connected and litigious at February 17, 2026 06:51 PM (cS1cw) 35
What the hell is a "hard-right feminist collective?"
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) Normal women who object to the idea that foreigners should be allowed to come into their country and rape them with impunity. Apparently it's a joke in Europe that there's no such thing as merely "right": "A news reporter's son told her that his leg hurt. She asked him "is it your left leg or your far-right leg?" Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 17, 2026 06:51 PM (a+4eV) 36
I don't know how Kimmel faces himself in the mirror each morning. He's become absolutely evil. That must be one hot chick he married. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 06:43 PM (guGkK) Kimmel's an amoral shit. He kicked his plump first wife and kids to the ground when he started negotiating the late night gig. I'm increasingly coming to the conclusion that he started fucking Sarah Silverman at the same time not because he was particularly attracted to her, but to make sure that reconciliation with his wife and family wasn't on the table. Just in time for the big late night paychecks. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 17, 2026 06:51 PM (kTyBw) 37
30 Trump declared Antifa a domestic terrorist organization 6 months ago. I think with the full investigative capabilities the Feds possess that at the very least a few of the organizers and financiers should have been charged by now. After all we are talking about a goddam TERRORIST ORGANIZATION operating in the country. J6 grandmas got rounded up quicker.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (Vh9CX) I wonder how much resistance the current administration is facing in trying to move ahead with such prosecutions. There was absolutely no friction with the JSix round up Posted by: moki at February 17, 2026 06:53 PM (wLjpr) 38
So an 'idea' murdered someone...
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 06:53 PM (g7saB) 39
Andy Ngo just reported:
FORT WORTH, Texas — A mistrial has been declared on the first day of the historic first federal Antifa terrorism trial after a woke lawyer for one of the defendants engaged in misconduct. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 06:53 PM (RIvkX) 40
Reworking an old saw
We are trapped in a cycle of violence, with the right wing women,who do not want to be raped, on one side, and the left-wing immigrants, who believe they are entitled to commit rape, on the other side. . . and neither side is willing to compromise. Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 17, 2026 06:53 PM (8AONa) 41
Trump declared Antifa a domestic terrorist organization 6 months ago. I think with the full investigative capabilities the Feds possess that at the very least a few of the organizers and financiers should have been charged by now. After all we are talking about a goddam TERRORIST ORGANIZATION operating in the country. J6 grandmas got rounded up quicker.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken Half the Feebs are card carrying members of Antifa. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 06:54 PM (/lPRQ) 42
To think this could have been nipped in the bud 20 years ago when France was debating whether to ban the wearing of the burka.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 17, 2026 06:54 PM (a+4eV) 43
29 If there was ever a guy who could be replaced by AI - not tomorrow, but yesterday - it's Kimmel.
How do you know he hasn’t been already? Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 06:48 PM (EXyHK) ________ Wouldn't that be Artificial Stupidity? Posted by: Eeyore at February 17, 2026 06:54 PM (AlhUl) 44
Was the lawyer shot for the misconduct?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 06:55 PM (g7saB) 45
Oh, and please spare me the hagiographies on the sacred toils of Jesse Jackson.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 17, 2026 06:55 PM (guGkK) 46
Rape not just of the women, who have very little defense, but the rape of their entire culture for barbarians who worship a rock.
It's not just a rock. It is a rock in a silver bedpan. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 06:55 PM (/lPRQ) 47
Saw on X there are roving gangs of Nationalists hunting for Antifa in Paris. This could get sporty.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 06:55 PM (cxFcK) 48
How exactly was this guy going to protect these women?
Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 06:56 PM (Q+gd/) 49
If it was here the Leftists judge would let him go
In France, ther Leftist judge will let him go Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 06:56 PM (Ia/+0) 50
Quentin Deranque May his memory be a blessing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 06:56 PM (RIvkX) 51
"Far-Right Student Pounces on Terminal Brain Damage When Confronted by Mostly Peaceful Protestors."
Posted by: 29Victor at February 17, 2026 06:57 PM (0MjtC) 52
Justice requires that the perpetrator be subject to a foot on his face and a sledge hammer whack in his head. Anything else is not justice!
Posted by: John at February 17, 2026 06:57 PM (nEWxZ) 53
An antifa-affiliated group, Jeune Garde (Young Guard, I think)
------ Were they wearing brown shirts? Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 06:57 PM (XeU6L) 54
Was the lawyer shot for the misconduct?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 06:55 PM (g7saB) ==== She's running for judge. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 06:57 PM (RIvkX) 55
Lefties on Reddit are suspiciously quiet so far. I had to dig to get even a few quotes. Fat Illinois boy punching a "Nazi" is a hero, Charlie Kirk getting shot was cause for celebration, but this has them worried? Maybe it's too new (or foreign), and we'll see more celebration in the next few days.
I live in France: The man who killed him was previoulsy sentenced for another case of violences, guns were found in his house. That reminds me: my antifa membership card expired. I gotta go to the regional antifa office to renew it. Good thing the fees are tax-deductible. 🙄 >lynchage I don't think we can call it a lynching when you're part of a group that physically attacks another group, and you lose the fight you started. Nothing justifies Quentin's death, but I don't think the word is appropriate. Have you read the various articles? Q guy wasn't there to be peaceful. His group ran when they squared up and he lost. Most reports are total garbage. I saw the term "islamo-leftists" used unironically! Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 17, 2026 06:58 PM (ycI94) 56
The BBC let me rape and molest young girls for years and years and did nothing about it until I was dead of course because I was a big star you see.
Cowards. Hope the moslems rape them all with glee. Posted by: Zombie Jimmy Savile at February 17, 2026 06:58 PM (nAVMM) 57
Running for judge? In Austin?
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 06:59 PM (g7saB) 58
The Anarchists ard on the Muslims side, the Muslims will take over the Anarchists afterwards
Posted by: Skip at February 17, 2026 06:59 PM (Ia/+0) 59
32 And if they aren't already, I think the RC's in France need to ask the intercession of Joan of Arc to pray that their country might be saved.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 06:49 PM (afKoR) The white one or the black one? Posted by: Answer carefully, racists at February 17, 2026 07:00 PM (TbWk/) 60
The real question is why is it not justice to machine gun any group that presents as "Antifa"?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (/lPRQ) Totally this. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 17, 2026 07:00 PM (snZF9) 61
46 Rape not just of the women, who have very little defense, but the rape of their entire culture for barbarians who worship a rock.
It's not just a rock. It is a rock in a silver bedpan. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher Yeah, it's a little silly, but it excuses murdering kuffar and taking their women as sex slaves, so...take the good with the bad. Posted by: Young Muslim Man at February 17, 2026 07:00 PM (ycI94) Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (zZu0s) 63
... I live in France: The man who killed him was previoulsy sentenced for another case of violences, guns were found in his house. ...
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 17, 2026 06:58 PM (ycI94) ++++ Our countries aren't so different after all, are they? I wonder if the French IC or LE groomed and armed him. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (0PRUW) 64
Mamdani is raising property taxes by 9.5% across NYC.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (cxFcK) Posted by: antifa and the media, but I repeat myself at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (VHUov) 66
How exactly was this guy going to protect these women? Posted by: davidt at February 17, 2026 06:56 PM (Q+gd/) In a country without the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the options are limited. In fact, he succeeded, though at a terrible personal cost. The thugs were so busy murdering him that the women he was protecting were able to escape. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (kTyBw) 67
Justice requires that the perpetrator be subject to a foot on his face and a sledge hammer whack in his head. Anything else is not justice!
Posted by: John ------ Is 'Croquet' a French word? Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (XeU6L) 68
FN Herstal is owned by FN Browning Group. The FN Browning Group is owned by the Belgian regional government of Wallonia.
FN Herstal also owns the U.S. Repeating Arms Co. and the Browning Arms Company. FN Herstal is the largest exporter of small arms in Europe. Posted by: mrp at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (rj6Yv) Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (jtM2q) 70
You want it to end you make it plain the media is JUST as safe as the right, so if they cape for the leftoids who murder a normie then the left should at a minimum have their orthopedist and dental surgeon on speed dial.
Unless and until we get to this point this whining is part of their spanish fly aphrodisiac collection. Posted by: sven at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (MUJd1) 71
Heh. Thats hilarious as well: NFTs. Member those?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (zZu0s) 72
Lord, have mercy on the soul of your servant Quentin, and let eternal light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
St Joan of Arc, pray for him. St Louis, pray for him. All ye holy angels, pray for him. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for him. Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (f/buw) 73
>>> Man Walks Up to 13-Year-Old Boy, Slashes His Throat in Unprovoked Attack Near Daytona Beach Pier ... Police said they don’t know the reason for the unprovoked attack. Recreating the killing of Iryna Zarutska? Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (/lPRQ) 74
Yeah the news buried this real, real deep. Like "that mass shooter was a tranny black man" deep.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (PYyV9) 75
BBC. You keep using this acronym. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Posted by: David F. at February 17, 2026 07:02 PM (0sNs1) 76
Just saw an article online with the headline
USPS Goes Dark: 33,700 Post Offices Shut Down in 24-Hour Nationwide Blackout PRESIDENT'S DAY IT 'S REFERRING TO FUCKING PRESIDENT'S DAY I can't decide if removing hands or straight to the gallows is most appropriate. Posted by: purely an academic question at February 17, 2026 07:03 PM (F/35S) 77
Mamdani is raising property taxes by 9.5% across NYC.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (cxFcK) *slaps knee* That commie Mamdani! What a scamp! Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:03 PM (zZu0s) 78
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at February 17, 2026 06:58 PM (ycI94)
==== Shorter: he deserved it. BTW I really appreciate these posts otherwise I have to depend on my MiL and lib little sister and idiot friends back east for insights into their latest red herring. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:04 PM (RIvkX) 79
Was Jimmy Kimmel crying when he claimed there was no ANTIFA ?
Posted by: Opinion fact at February 17, 2026 07:04 PM (cwGMH) 80
A short time later Deranque was one of three nationalist activists who, having failed to get away, were cornered by the opposing group.
___________________ Nationalist Activists ---IOW, staying away from exactly why they were there. "failed to get away" -- This implies fault onto the victim as opposed to putting all the fault where it belongs. Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 07:04 PM (dIske) 81
It is amazing that they try to sell Kimmel's malicious character as comedy and entertainment.
I would rather watch reruns of Hogan's Heroes. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 07:05 PM (gVUi7) 82
Shorter: he deserved it.
BTW I really appreciate these posts otherwise I have to depend on my MiL and lib little sister and idiot friends back east for insights into their latest red herring. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:04 PM (RIvkX) Can't you just look out the door? Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 17, 2026 07:05 PM (dK+Kv) 83
Justice requires that the perpetrator be subject to a foot on his face and a sledge hammer whack in his head. Anything else is not justice!
Posted by: John ------ Is 'Croquet' a French word? Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. +++ Pretty funny now that I have an image of it. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:05 PM (/lPRQ) 84
69 Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (jtM2q)
To be fair the left who swears Antifa is not a real thing is to whatever degree afraid of that group of pet monsters and is banking on the imported Jihadis to offset the fact that throughout the west the left fucks to fruition less than the right. In 20 years the leftoids will literally not be discernible from literal Jihadists because they will be the minority of the hollowed out shell of their current caucuses. Posted by: sven at February 17, 2026 07:06 PM (MUJd1) 85
The US media needs to star on Survivor Kampuchea.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 07:06 PM (g7saB) 86
Posted by: Answer carefully, racists at February 17, 2026 07:00 PM (TbWk/)
There's only one- a white peasant girl from rural France. When you go to look her picture up on the net, some of the head shots look a little like the non purple haired and now famous " Amelia" Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 07:06 PM (IYIYn) 87
Mamdani is raising property taxes by 9.5% across NYC.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (cxFcK) *slaps knee* That commie Mamdani! What a scamp! Posted by: Aetius451AD If he has the authority why raise it by just 9.5%? So he can say he kept it under 10%? Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:07 PM (/lPRQ) 88
St Joan of Arc, pray for him
Speaking of which, a new Jeanne d'Arc movie is being made. They cast a black woman. Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 17, 2026 07:07 PM (PYyV9) 89
Justice requires that the perpetrator be subject to a foot on his face and a sledge hammer whack in his head. Anything else is not justice!
Posted by: John at February 17, 2026 06:57 PM A pee-pee whacking is the best I can do. Posted by: Baliff's Pawn and Loan at February 17, 2026 07:07 PM (0sNs1) 90
I can't decide if removing hands or straight to the gallows is most appropriate.
Like the lefties claiming Trump pocketed all the money to build the Ballroom and its never going to be finished because construction shut down over the winter storms LOL Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 17, 2026 07:08 PM (PYyV9) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 07:09 PM (IYIYn) 92
So he can say he kept it under 10%?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:07 PM (/lPRQ) Increase. I wonder what it was to begin with? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:09 PM (zZu0s) 93
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:04 PM (RIvkX)
Can't you just look out the door? Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 17, 2026 07:05 PM When you've seen one poop pile and used hypodermic needle, you've seen them all. Posted by: San Francisco, Baghdad by the Bay at February 17, 2026 07:10 PM (0sNs1) 94
Saw on X there are roving gangs of Nationalists hunting for Antifa in Paris. This could get sporty.
Posted by: Blutarski Do they have a GoFundMe page setup? Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 07:10 PM (TtTH3) 95
When you've seen one poop pile and used hypodermic needle, you've seen them all.
Posted by: San Francisco -------- Probably not yet. Posted by: Thawing NYC at February 17, 2026 07:12 PM (XeU6L) 96
Paul Joseph Watson says the victims are naming names.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:13 PM (RIvkX) Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at February 17, 2026 07:13 PM (PYyV9) 98
Speaking of which, a new Jeanne d'Arc movie is being made. They cast a black woman.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor Well, after the pyre she could be sooty. Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 17, 2026 07:14 PM (f/buw) 99
If it's the Baz Luhrmann film, all I could find on the casting is that Isla Johnston was picked for the title role of JoA.
Posted by: mrp at February 17, 2026 07:14 PM (rj6Yv) 100
87 Mamdani is raising property taxes by 9.5% across NYC.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (cxFcK) _____________________ Average property taxes on a $1.5 Million home in Manhattan is currently about $25,000. And for context, a $1.5 Million home in Manhattan is puny. That buys you the low end of the totem poll relative to residences. The owner, however, is about to add another $2,375 to that property tax bill. They'll enjoy that north of 110th street. I hope Mamdani has good security. Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 07:15 PM (dIske) 101
100 Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 07:15 PM (dIske)
You owe 2 grand a month rent functionally on what you "own"...fuck NYC. Posted by: sven at February 17, 2026 07:15 PM (MUJd1) 102
Can't you just look out the door?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 17, 2026 07:05 PM (dK+Kv) ==== I try to avoid the public. Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 17, 2026 07:16 PM (RIvkX) 103
90 I can't decide if removing hands or straight to the gallows is most appropriate.
Like the lefties claiming Trump pocketed all the money to build the Ballroom and its never going to be finished because construction shut down over the winter storms LOL --------------------------------------------------- There's a reason False Witness is one of the verboten activities on the list of commandments. Also, it refers to all lies, not just those in court. This kind of fearmongering for entertainment or profit must be stigmatized and punished. Posted by: purely an academic question at February 17, 2026 07:16 PM (F/35S) 104
The US media needs to star on Survivor Kampuchea.
Posted by: Anna Puma at February 17, 2026 07:06 PM I'd have gone with Survivor: Air Pinochet, but you do you. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 17, 2026 07:16 PM (Wnv9h) 105
>>>Speaking of which, a new Jeanne d'Arc movie is being made. They cast a black woman.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor Well, after the pyre she could be sooty. Posted by: vmom deport deport deport >They cast Moneypenny as black, so what the hell? Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 17, 2026 07:16 PM (gVUi7) 106
I just played golf today with two guys who revealed they were liberal when we were having a beer after the round and started to discuss the weather.
I told them they should just drop the subject since I was on the other side. Surprisingly they complied and we switched topics. Posted by: Opinion fact at February 17, 2026 07:18 PM (cwGMH) 107
Mandipa Kabana? what precinct of Scotland did she come from?
Posted by: DanMan at February 17, 2026 07:19 PM (8uzBS) 108
100 87 Mamdani is raising property taxes by 9.5% across NYC.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 17, 2026 07:01 PM (cxFcK) --------------------------------------------------------- It's worse than you think since there are so many NYC residences that are condos or apartments, and such tax increases are difficult if not impossible to pass along to the tenants, meaning the landlord gets hosed on every one. Posted by: purely an academic question at February 17, 2026 07:19 PM (F/35S) 109
The US media needs to star on Survivor Kampuchea.
So, you've been to school for a year or two And you know you've seen it all In daddy's car, thinkin' you'll go far Back east, your type don't crawl Play ethnicky jazz to parade your snazz On your five-grand stereo Braggin' that you know how the niggas feel cold And the slums got so much soul... Posted by: Holiday In Cambodia at February 17, 2026 07:20 PM (Ksqrb) 110
I am of the option that the Left emotionally has already gone over to the muzzles.
Posted by: Accomack at February 17, 2026 07:20 PM (/Chlc) 111
Saw on X there are roving gangs of Nationalists hunting for Antifa in Paris. This could get sporty. Posted by: Blutarski And exactly what is needed to shut those shits down. Posted by: BifBewalski - at February 17, 2026 07:20 PM (QVmho) 112
I’m sure certain people will be exempt from the increased taxes.
Posted by: Opinion fact at February 17, 2026 07:20 PM (cwGMH) 113
I was always depressed at how Joan d'Arc died. The Wishbone episode of her story surprisingly did not shy away from her burning at the stake after making her a sympathetic character.
Posted by: pookysgirl needs to get Pookette hooked on Wishbone at February 17, 2026 07:21 PM (Wt5PA) 114
Increase.
I wonder what it was to begin with? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 17, 2026 07:09 PM (zZu0s) ++++ Per the City's website, the tax rate is 20.309% of assessed value, which will typically be below market value because assessed value is not allowed to grow more than 6% per year without applicable renovations, reconstruction, etc. taking place. So a 9.5% increase will raise it to ~ 22.24% of assessed value. It was already astoundingly high. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 07:21 PM (0PRUW) 115
Brave man, may God have welcomed him home.
Fuck Macron Fuck antifa Fuck Muslims @BillMelugin_ . 4h The man seen throwing chunks of concrete at Border Patrol vehicles in LA last summer has pleaded guilty to felony assault on a federal officer w/ a deadly weapon causing bodily injury. He will be sentenced at a hearing on August 7th & faces up to 20 years in fed prison. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:21 PM (DZ9yr) 116
Speaking of which, a new Jeanne d'Arc movie is being made. They cast a black woman.
George Burns will play the dauphin. Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 17, 2026 07:22 PM (EXyHK) 117
I will not ever sign in to X or any other social media sight!
Kimmel is an idiot! He has alienated anyone who would respond to his crap. For Kimmel to deny ANTIFA is absolute disingenuous BS and he knows it! That alone makes Kimmel a PoS! Hollywood, backing Kimmel is likewise a PoS! Their dependance upon drugs is a marker for insincere discourse. They have nothing to argue against common sense. Posted by: John at February 17, 2026 07:23 PM (nEWxZ) 118
Per the City's website, the tax rate is 20.309% of assessed value, which will typically be below market value because assessed value is not allowed to grow more than 6% per year without applicable renovations, reconstruction, etc. taking place.
So a 9.5% increase will raise it to ~ 22.24% of assessed value. It was already astoundingly high. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) === Limitations on increases of assessed values, but no limitation on tax rate, and that rate is set by the mayor. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:23 PM (/lPRQ) 119
He will be sentenced at a hearing on August 7th & faces up to 20 years in fed prison.
why does it take 6 months to declare a sentence? Posted by: DanMan at February 17, 2026 07:24 PM (8uzBS) 120
Limitations on increases of assessed values, but no limitation on tax rate, and that rate is set by the mayor.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 07:23 PM (/lPRQ) ++++ I don't know *how* the rate is set, or by whom, or what is involved. I must admit I've never studied NYC property taxes. I, thankfully, have no reason to care about it. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 07:25 PM (0PRUW) 121
The NYC tax happens if Hochul can’t find the money in Albany. Our place was assessed at 700k. It is 800ftsq with a potential basement rental. Nothing in our row has gone for more than 560.
Posted by: Accomack at February 17, 2026 07:25 PM (/Chlc) 122
Doesn't this picture from
The 'net./ The one of the right/ look like Amelia?I expect there already is a French version of her: https://tinyurl.com/mvs6uph8 Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 17, 2026 07:25 PM (IeCgc) 123
Tax is now 4500$/yr.
Posted by: Accomack at February 17, 2026 07:26 PM (/Chlc) 124
The real question is why is it not justice to machine gun any group that presents as "Antifa"?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 17, 2026 06:45 PM (/lPRQ) Totally this. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division Made a new friend today, a neighbor from down the road. Headed across the road to timber co. property to my "range". Gentleman pulled in at the same time. He was looking for a good place to shoot. I showed him my range setup. He was going to go home and grab his gear but I offered to let him use my spares. I put up two homemade silhouette targets. One named Sid and the other Roberta. Both had the Antifa log for the center mass target. We had a blast. Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at February 17, 2026 07:27 PM (TtTH3) 125
94 Saw on X there are roving gangs of Nationalists hunting for Antifa in Paris. This could get sporty.
Posted by: Blutarski Do they have a GoFundMe page setup? Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at ---- They beat the Canadians at Olympic hockey now the French are ahead of the Brits in the fight for freedom. Two thirds of the English speaking world are swirling in the toilet. But the French? Good on them. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:28 PM (DZ9yr) 126
Are there any homestead or any other exemptions that lowers the assessed value in NYC ?
Posted by: Opinion fact at February 17, 2026 07:29 PM (cwGMH) 127
@BillMelugin_ . 4h
The man seen throwing chunks of concrete at Border Patrol vehicles in LA last summer has pleaded guilty to felony assault on a federal officer w/ a deadly weapon causing bodily injury. He will be sentenced at a hearing on August 7th & faces up to 20 years in fed prison. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:21 PM (DZ9yr) _______________________________ Let that be a lesson to us all. If you are going to chuck somethng at Border Patrol....make sure it is a #6 Cold Cut Trio from Subway. That DOJ employee who threw a sandwich at the Fed, and then ran like a weenie down the street to escape any repercussions. The police yelled at him to stop, and he kept running until they tackled him. So, ok, he gets off on the sandwich chuck. What about resisting arrest? Posted by: Orson at February 17, 2026 07:30 PM (dIske) 128
In 2024, NYC property tax receipts hit a record high of $37 billion.
Assuming it's universal and there are no exemptions and no difference in assessments and so every property owner pays 9.5% more than last year without exception, this will raise an additional $3.515 billion, all other things being equal. That's a lot of money. This year's budget is proposed to be $122.7 billion. The deficit will be around $2 billion per the Comptroller, with next year projected at $10 billion (nobody knows how much Mamdani is going to spend). So this tax hike will cover this year's new deficit. Maybe. Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 17, 2026 07:30 PM (0PRUW) 129
IDK. The wife got the bill and was crying about it last time I was up.
Everything in NYC is bull shit. Posted by: Accomack at February 17, 2026 07:32 PM (8jVAy) 130
122 Doesn't this picture from
The 'net./ The one of the right/ look like Amelia?I expect there already is a French version of her: https://tinyurl.com/mvs6uph8 Posted by: FenelonSpoke ---- Mindfulwebworks has you covered https://tinyurl.com/5n6w62a9 Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (DZ9yr) 131
City wants another 11B from Albany or the tax goes up. Nobody who matters gives ahit. Mayor dog lover wants another 1B for illegals.
Posted by: Accomack at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (8jVAy) 132
And of course he was affiliated with the “hard right”
Posted by: Rm at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (n/1Oj) 133
The landlords are free to dispose of their land, free to buy land and to sell it. That is why it is possible to judge their strength very accurately by the amount of land they own. The land can never pass to labour, that is, to the poor working man, because land has to be paid for with money. But the poor never have any money to spare. The land can go only to the rich, moneyed peasants, to capital, to those people against whom the rural poor must fight in alliance with the urban workers.
Posted by: Zombie Lenin at February 17, 2026 07:34 PM (Ksqrb) 134
You owe 2 grand a month rent functionally on what you "own"...fuck NYC.
Posted by: sven at February 17, 2026 07:15 PM (MUJd1) For which you get fuck all. Posted by: tcn in AK at February 17, 2026 07:35 PM (I40wl) 135
More is known about the life of Joan of Arc than that of any other commoner in medieval Europe. Her Rouen trial transcript and her Papal-ordered Rehablitation trial transcript include testimony given under oath.
Posted by: mrp at February 17, 2026 07:35 PM (rj6Yv) 136
Jimmy Kimmel - Still a retard
Posted by: Wally at February 17, 2026 07:42 PM (D7bDk) 137
Wow, I cannot imagine being willing to pay 25K every year in property taxes just for a house to live in. No wonder some people are willing to have lengthy commutes to NYC jobs. My property tax is just a tish over 10% of that and it feels like plenty to pay on top of state and federal income taxes, plus insurance and whatnot.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 17, 2026 07:50 PM (Mu+YQ) 138
If you don't like how high the taxes are in New York, then why not just move?
Posted by: Ben Shapiro at February 17, 2026 07:57 PM (gKWVE) 139
Made a new friend today, a neighbor from down the road. Headed across the road to timber co. property to my "range". Gentleman pulled in at the same time. He was looking for a good place to shoot.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * ----- Probably just my paranoia, but I knew a guy back in the mid 70s who had an illegal(!) Thompson sub. He met a man in his local bar who became " good buddies" over the next TWO years, so he takes him out to let him fire the Chicago Typewriter. The guy is BATF. 30 days in jail, 5 year suspended sentence, loss of all his guns, and $50k fine. Moral: if you have anything even faintly against BATF rules, beware of new friends who seem interested in shooting. They will spend years and bucks making a case. Posted by: buddhaha at February 17, 2026 10:13 PM (QCk9o) 140
It's going to kick off. One thing about the Nazis, they could actually fight. And there were still Frenchmen who fought them, violently.
The Muslims haven't had a decent fighting force since the Ottomans, and they relied on slaves TBH. Once the frogs figure this out, there's going to be a rebalancing. I know you won't believe me, but there will be. Ask the Algerians. Posted by: Mr. Wilhelm at February 17, 2026 10:41 PM (q+ghK) Microsoft AI CEO: Most White-Collar Jobs Will be "Automated by AI" Within Ten Years
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Democratic Forays into Erotica New Shows On Gore's DNC/MTV Network Nicknames for Potatoes, By People Who Really Hate Potatoes Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party" Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?" Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance Collective Names for Groups of People John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive" Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments John Edwards Campaign Excuses John Kerry Pick-Up Lines Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney Torments in Dog-Hell Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny More Margaret Cho Abuse Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed" Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means Wonkette's Stand-Up Act Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report! Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet The House of Love: Paul Krugman A Michael Moore Mystery (TM) The Dowd-O-Matic! Liberal Consistency and Other Myths Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate "Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long) The Donkey ("The Raven" parody) News/Chat
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