Daily Tech News 7 March 2022

Top Story

TikTok is exiting Russia. (ZDNet)

Alongside a lot of other companies, yes, but TikTok is owned by China.
According to the Moscow Times, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law on Friday that bans what the country calls "fake" news about the military. This law will target any statements referring to the invasion of Ukraine as an "invasion", any attempt to discredit the armed forces, or calls for sanctions on Russia. Those found to be spreading so-called fake news could face up to 15 years in prison.
The enemy of my enemy may or may not be my friend, but he ain't gonna go to prison for 15 years just to let me post Bayraktar memes.

Tech News

At $480 the WD Red SN700 is the cheapest 4TB NVMe drive I've seen so far. (Tom's Hardware)

It's only PCIe 3, but it's TLC and has a DRAM cache, so it's still a solid performer. Unfortunately the 4TB model and only the 4TB model has an 80% markup in Australia. Fortunately I already have two 4TB SSDs... Three 4TB SSDs... So I don't need any more.
Nvidia is launching its RTX 3090 Ti - again - on March 29. (WCCFTech)

And the 16GB model of the 3070 Ti is reportedly dead. Again.
Apple is expected to announce a new, affordable 27" monitor tomorrow. (WCCFTech)

Where by affordable they mean $2500, which is significantly more than I paid for all four of my new monitors.
Windows Defender is enough, if you configure it right. (0ut3r Space)

Having looked over those recommendations, I'd say just turn it on and hope for the best. That is way too much effort.
Australia's new anti-trolling legislation is Orwellian garbage. (ZDNet)

Facebook, Twitter, and Google all agree with me on this, which is an unusual situation to find myself in.
Shut off from advanced technology from the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, can Russia build home-grown supercomputers? No. (The Register)

"We're basically fucked," says Andrei Sukhov, professor and head of the CAD lab at HSE University in Moscow.

How It Started

The Sessho-seki, a famous rock in Nasu, Japan that was said to have imprisoned the evil nine-tailed fox demoness Tamamo-no-Mae, was found broken in half.

After nearly 1,000 years, the demon vixen is presumably once again on the loose. https://t.co/Fz3yRLy4qQ
— Nick Kapur (@nick_kapur) March 6, 2022

How It's Going

the ominous kitsune shaped clouds above fuji on the 19th certainly don't help wahaha: https://t.co/wt1O5vJzFC
— SamKalensky (@samkalensky) March 6, 2022

Party Like It's 1980-ish Video of the Day

Disclaimer: Where is all this water coming from? [Opens door.> [Closes door.> Oh.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:00 AM

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1 Good evening Pixy

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 04:01 AM (2JoB8)

2 It has stopped raining so I'm going to try to get to the shops for the next scheduled deluge. Try not to break any... Try not to break too many things, folks!

Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 07, 2022 04:03 AM (KjEXQ)

3 Lots of ominous things going on these days.

Posted by: Infidel at March 07, 2022 04:07 AM (ou23q)

4 Is this thing on?

Posted by: Infidel at March 07, 2022 04:21 AM (ou23q)

5 Apple is expected to announce a new, affordable 27" monitor tomorrow. (WCCFTech)

And I expect pigs to grow wings. F**k Apple.

As to Russian supercomputers, both Intel and AMD have blacklisted Russian buyers.

That probably stings more than just a bit, or byte.

F**k Russia, too.

Posted by: GnuBreed at March 07, 2022 04:24 AM (F0YaR)

6 With fuel at 4.50 and rising, pretty soon people are going to have to buckle down and decide, expensive graphics cars or full tank of gas.

Because 100 plus dollar fill ups are now a real thing.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 04:29 AM (EFr3C)

7 Windows Defender is enough, if you configure it right. (0ut3r Space)

There is a reason I use Avast AV, and have even paid for the upgraded version from time to time.

Laziness. Now, I need to find a new vpn provider.

But the pricks always want money. Capitalist swine.

Posted by: GnuBreed at March 07, 2022 04:29 AM (F0YaR)

8 Would take the guess a lightning strike unleashed Tamano-No- Mae

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 04:29 AM (2JoB8)

9 Signs, Omens, and Portents, oh my!

Posted by: Count de Monet at March 07, 2022 04:30 AM (4I/2K)

10 New Apple monitor will be RG. B is $ upgrade.

Posted by: klaftern@yahoo.com at March 07, 2022 04:30 AM (taPSh)

11 Not a techie, but for a monitor. Heh, don't spend that much on a tv.

Posted by: Infidel at March 07, 2022 04:30 AM (ou23q)

12 >>Is this thing on?

yeah I can hear it buzzing

Posted by: DB at March 07, 2022 04:33 AM (geLO8)

13 Mornin', all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at March 07, 2022 04:40 AM (YSnRl)

14 Because 100 plus dollar fill ups are now a real thing.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

It's the new normal!

Now all Biden has to do is have the influencers make silly TikToks about it.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 07, 2022 04:46 AM (qnVBz)

15 Snow.

Shoulda been out the door 30 min ago

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at March 07, 2022 04:47 AM (YSnRl)

16 Whining about $4.50 gas makes us look weak in front of Putin and is literally treason.

5 years of scheming various ways the all powerful Putin has influence over our president and elections does not make us look weak.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 07, 2022 04:52 AM (qnVBz)

17 Cant wait to hear all of the complaining today. Luckily most people around here "get it" about Biden. Heard more than a few call it Biden gas.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at March 07, 2022 04:58 AM (YSnRl)

18 I'm pretty certain it'll be going up to at least $4.00 a gallon today here

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at March 07, 2022 04:59 AM (YSnRl)

19 Mornin' all!

Lockdowns were just a warmup. Technology and govt-corporate partnerships bankrupt a whole country? Fortunately, they are all run by wise philosopher-kings. /sarc off

Posted by: JM in Florida - Biden the Moscovian Candidate at March 07, 2022 05:01 AM (rimjE)

20 Will hit 71 degrees here today, northern NJ. I have had the windows open all night. The dog likes the cool air.

Posted by: JuJuBee at March 07, 2022 05:03 AM (mNhhD)

21 A lot of gas stations here are posting $3.99 gas. That's up about 50 cents in a week.

Let's go Brandon.

Posted by: JM in Florida - Biden the Moscovian Candidate at March 07, 2022 05:05 AM (rimjE)

22 Must be nice. 29 and snowing. Not conducive to all open windows.

Posted by: Infidel at March 07, 2022 05:05 AM (ou23q)

23 You'd almost think Russia isnt TikTok's target, I mean target audience.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 05:08 AM (oWBc3)

24 @16

Whining about $4.50 gas makes us look weak.

4.50 gas is only the beginning, it's probably going to shoot to 7 or 8 bucks by the summer at this rate.

That will induce a recession.

With the "adults" back in charge, we might not make it to 2024.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 05:08 AM (EFr3C)

25 29 here, light snow fell overnight. It was in the 60s on Saturday!

Better head out.

Hope you feel better soon Infidal

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at March 07, 2022 05:09 AM (YSnRl)

26 Since nobody's been fired in the Biden administration, that means everything's going according to plan.

Posted by: JM in Florida - Biden the Moscovian Candidate at March 07, 2022 05:09 AM (rimjE)

27 Thanks MLiI. Going to try to lay down.

Posted by: Infidel at March 07, 2022 05:10 AM (ou23q)

28 Late start and real close ( 9mi) so win, cant wait to see what gas is today.

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 05:12 AM (2JoB8)

29 @26

>>Since nobody's been fired in the Biden administration, that means everything's going according to plan.

Fired? Everyone in this joke administration literally laughs when challenged about anything.

The GOP is a useless pile of dogshit, so they're not going to help us.

As the saying goes, nobody is coming to save us, it's up to us.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 05:13 AM (EFr3C)

30 Australia's new anti-trolling legislation is Orwellian garbage. (ZDNet)

------

We are all trolls now.

1. Every social media post is by a troll.
2. Mandate doxxing and sue the shit out of every troll for every post.
3. ???
4. PROFIT!!! (The death of social media)

Posted by: ShainS -- Honk Semper Tyrannis! at March 07, 2022 05:15 AM (qVRSW)

31 Altered Images not ringing a bell, I like it

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 05:16 AM (2JoB8)

32 JM keep saying the Deep State loves a puppet they can control, I say Sundowner causes but they really is just his mouth moving, he has no control over anything.

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 05:18 AM (2JoB8)

33 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 07, 2022 05:23 AM (ju2Fy)

34 Unspoken in the article is exactly which special groups are already powerful and well-funded. Mentioning them would probably get the author cancelled, fired, sued, and jailed. Even before the bill pasees.

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at March 07, 2022 05:23 AM (OssQ4)

35 Operation Acquire Nuggies was a success.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 07, 2022 05:25 AM (KjEXQ)

36 Spoiler: it's blacks, gays, trannies, and Jihadis.

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at March 07, 2022 05:26 AM (OssQ4)

37 Help is only an election away...send money!

Posted by: Rino savior at March 07, 2022 05:28 AM (/i32d)

38 I play Newsmax in the early AM while I shave and shower. It's a good site, but I wish they would decide what show is about to run. At 4 am there was an intro to a program about Sam Giancana and his intersection with the Kennedys, Jack Ruby, etc. Without warning they began, and are now running, a program about the actual location of Mt. Sinai in Saudi Arabia. Both are interesting, but I was all set to hear about Mob power in America, and suddenly it's all about Moses.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at March 07, 2022 05:30 AM (c6xtn)

39 26 Since nobody's been fired in the Biden administration, that means everything's going according to plan.

Posted by: JM in Florida - Biden the Moscovian Candidate at March 07, 2022 05:09 AM (rimjE)

Fuckity. I hate it when you're right.

And Pixy has found a food source. Even if it is used hobos, I approve. *save the pelts for Ace*

Posted by: GnuBreed at March 07, 2022 05:33 AM (F0YaR)

40 @37

>>Help is only an election away...send money!

At most electing a GOP congress slows the slide.

Congress over successive administrations has given away most of its power to the executive, unless they have veto proof majorities congress can't do much more than spend money we don't have.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 05:33 AM (EFr3C)

41 https://www.americanthinker.com/the cautionary tale of the global deplatforming of russia
F-1 says no Russian or Belarus driver can race under their own flag but still Haas fired Nikita Mazepin anyway.

Taking all the Russian salad dressing off the shelves doesn't help anything.

Posted by: Skip at March 07, 2022 05:35 AM (2JoB8)

42 I watched a show about urban iguana hunting in Florida, and the preparation of the lizards. Another reason to look at FL, what with runaway food inflation. An air rifle and a BBQ grill and you won't starve. When the temp hits the rare freezing, they drop out of the trees and you just pick them up. Reminded me of the Shmoos in Lil' Abner.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 05:39 AM (lz5hY)

43 I hear iguana tastes just like iguana

Posted by: DB at March 07, 2022 05:42 AM (geLO8)

44 hiya

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 05:43 AM (arJlL)

45 You'll know the West means it when Sirius XM stops playing Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich, and Cartoon Network pulls select episodes of Rocky and Bullwinkle.

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at March 07, 2022 05:44 AM (OssQ4)

46 Someone is not thinking this cancelling of all things Russia through. Let's say a ceasefire becomes conditional on reversal of sanctions, or let's assume the talk that the Iran deal relies on the same - how does this genie get back in the bottle?

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 05:45 AM (oWBc3)

47 45 Boris Badenov, Natasha Fatale and Fearless Leader aren't Russian. They're Pottsylvanian. Miss that show.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 05:46 AM (lz5hY)

48 I am so glad that I have my new job. If for no other reason than that I was filling up once a week. Now it's more like once a month.

Posted by: Buzzion The Samurai of Sumy at March 07, 2022 05:49 AM (xRWtL)

49 Is Pottsylvania next to Pansylvania ?

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 05:49 AM (arJlL)

50 @46

>>how does this genie get back in the bottle?

It doesn't, Russian and China have taken the measure of the West and have found it to be corrupt, weak, untrustworthy and feckless.

I fear the wheels are going to come flying off the clown car fairly quickly now.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 05:51 AM (EFr3C)

51 49 Just north of Frostbite Falls MN. And I saw what you did.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 05:51 AM (lz5hY)

52 I'm guessing the vid hysteria leading to a cowed populace has been deemed a success. The junta clearly feels no risk in crashing the economy fully and trying real socialism (for real this time). Summer of 68 is fixing to look like an Avalon/Funicello movie.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 05:51 AM (oWBc3)

53 The Ukrainian Patriotic Front ... Alex was having trouble naming them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIcyAuAE1cw

Syria -> Ukraine
ISIS -> Azov Battalion

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at March 07, 2022 05:54 AM (wODFs)

54 My new job is 45 minutes drive, and pays FL minimum wage. I may have to reconsider working at a sawmill and get something closer.

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at March 07, 2022 05:54 AM (OssQ4)

55 The junta will, most assuredly, cook up some crisis to suspend elections. And that will get the ball rolling on States saying adios, sayonara, auf wiedersehn, been good to know you.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 05:55 AM (lz5hY)

56 I've been meaning to ask Pixy if he has a vpn preference, as I dumped my last one after it being 'acquired'.

Trust is a must. And cash is best.

Posted by: GnuBreed at March 07, 2022 05:56 AM (F0YaR)

57 58 degrees outside but overcast some

Posted by: Skip's Phone at March 07, 2022 05:57 AM (2JoB8)

58 @54

>>My new job is 45 minutes drive, and pays FL minimum wage.

Luckily, I work from home and can expense fuel and miles, but I'm a rare exception.

These maniacs are out to murder us and they just might succeed.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 05:58 AM (EFr3C)

59 how does this genie get back in the bottle?

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 05:45 AM (oWBc3)

IIRC, she folds her arms and blinks.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at March 07, 2022 05:59 AM (wODFs)

60 Good morning morons

Collateral damage in an exchange of fire between the Palis and the Israelis and the squealing doesn't stop. A superpower wages a war of state terror against a foreign civilian population, and ...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 07, 2022 06:01 AM (EZebt)

61 56 I've been meaning to ask Pixy if he has a vpn preference, as I dumped my last one after it being 'acquired'.

Trust is a must. And cash is best.

The gold standard is ProtonVPN. I'm not really up to date with the VPN world but some well-known providers have either had security problems or engaged in shady business practices or both.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 07, 2022 06:02 AM (KjEXQ)

62 @59

>>IIRC, she folds her arms and blinks.

Except this genie isnt a cute button nosed Barbara Eden, it's a combination of Helen Thomas mixed with Rachel Levine dressed like the fat black dude who plays genie in Aladdin.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 06:03 AM (EFr3C)

63 Morning, Tech Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at March 07, 2022 06:05 AM (UnQlg)

64 A superpower wages a war of state terror against a foreign civilian population. Iraq? Afghanistan? I'm confused here.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 06:07 AM (oWBc3)

65 The Greening continues
Gas at the discount station
Saturday $3.89. Sunday $4.05. Monday $4.45
At Wawa yesterday $4.19 Today $4.45

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:07 AM (204zP)

66 Willing to wait-a devotional from "Our Daily Bread"

https://tinyurl.com/2p8et2ky

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:08 AM (Fqfa1)

67 The gold standard is ProtonVPN. I'm not really up to date with the VPN world but some well-known providers have either had security problems or engaged in shady business practices or both.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 07, 2022 06:02 AM (KjEXQ)

Thank you for the response, and I will investigate.

Because, like the scorpion, it is my nature. But you carry some heft.

Posted by: GnuBreed at March 07, 2022 06:10 AM (F0YaR)

68 @65

>>At Wawa yesterday $4.19 Today $4.45

The US is full of pickup trucks and SUVs, 8 dollar gas is not going to sit well with suburban wine Karen's.

Maybe, just maybe they will wake up.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 06:11 AM (EFr3C)

69 Rescuers save dog from piece of ice in frozen Michigan river:

https://tinyurl.com/3bncy7pd

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:13 AM (Fqfa1)

70
This is the city, Los Angeles, California. Not a bad place for a boy to do his growing up. He can get a good education, and it's free. He can read all the books he wants also for nothing. Scenery's pretty good too, and that's free too. Jobs are available, and the pay's pretty good. He can go surfing in the morning, and skiing in the afternoon.

We have just about every sport you can think of, and some of the best coaches, too. We have parks and every type of recreational facility you can think of.

But sometimes, all these things aren't enough. You need more challenges and more excitement. When the excitement gets too big, it becomes my job. My name's Friday, I carry a badge.

Posted by: Sgt. Joe Friday at March 07, 2022 06:14 AM (Mzdiz)

71 Wawa gas $4.46

Posted by: Skip's Phone at March 07, 2022 06:15 AM (H7N04)

72
All your VPN are belong to us.

No joke. We pw0n it all.

Posted by: Bob@NSA at March 07, 2022 06:15 AM (Mzdiz)

73 1.849 Canadian funny bucks for a litre here yesterday. That works out to 5.26 USD a gallon, American gallon that is.

This ends very badly for anyone that was already struggling to make ends meet.

Seems the WEF was serious when they said "You will own nothing and be happy".

Posted by: CanuckJack at March 07, 2022 06:15 AM (gv15+)

74 The US is full of pickup trucks and SUVs, 8 dollar gas is not going to sit well with suburban wine Karen's.

Maybe, just maybe they will wake up.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

Release the Strategic Oil Supply!!

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:16 AM (vd8XM)

75 The US truck convoy just got thst much more important

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:17 AM (204zP)

76 Gas in my immediate area was hovering right below $4, seems like non of the stations wanted to be the first to pass that pass and were holding at 3.98 or 3.99 as long as possible. This morning they busted through, and one was as high as $4.15

Another grim milestone for the regime.

Posted by: Ripley at March 07, 2022 06:17 AM (MxEKc)

77 We will reduce the price of gas.

From now on, all gas will be sold in liters.
Reduces the price and you lazy bastards will finally learn some of the metric system.

Happy now?

...Sloe Joe...

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:18 AM (vd8XM)

78 Skip, how much was gas here again 2 years ago?
Before FJB

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:19 AM (204zP)

79 Good morning Hordelings!

For those who have been looking for Miklos, I'm happy to report that I received a return email from him a few hours ago :-)

It was brief, but it's good to know he's OK!

Posted by: Doof at March 07, 2022 06:19 AM (mZUr4)

80 Thanks Doof!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:20 AM (204zP)

81 Autumn of 2020, pre coup, gas was as low as 1.79, with non ethanol at right around 2.00. Give or take a dime as some municipalities around here have their own gas tax.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 06:22 AM (lz5hY)

82 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:24 AM (u82oZ)

83
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me, so you can't see me, no, not at all. In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention, well secluded, I see all.

Posted by: Bob@NSA at March 07, 2022 06:24 AM (Mzdiz)

84 Think at end of Trump maybe $2.20, was looking for a exact number

Posted by: Skip's Phone at March 07, 2022 06:25 AM (H7N04)

85 The unexpected snow last night cancelled school today. Hunh. My roads were plowed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:25 AM (u82oZ)

86 Forecasts say as much as six inches more rain in and around Sydney tomorrow. Which is not that much except that the low-lying parts of the city are already flooded.

I was looking at rainfall stats and saw one town here in NSW that recorded 700mm of rainfall in February. Then I looked again and realised that they recorded 700mm of rainfall in one day in February. That's rather a lot.

I'm safe here except that the wind is blowing water in under the front door and I've had to stuff the crack with towels.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at March 07, 2022 06:25 AM (KjEXQ)

87 I read Biden is going to Saudi Arabia to beg for some help on oil prices. Is that true? If so they will probably laugh and respond by cutting increasing prices even more. What a pathetic embarrassment. I'm just wondering why he doesn't send crack expert Kamala there to address the issue.

Posted by: Ripley at March 07, 2022 06:25 AM (MxEKc)

88 Blessed fifth day of Lent for those that observe it. Some of us are reading through the psalms for Lent. Today's psalms: 18,19,20. This is what my "Life Application Bible" says about them:

Psalm 18-Graitude for deliverance and victory. The be delivered from surrounding evil is to call upon the Lord for help and strength.

Psalm19-Both God's creation and His word reveal his Greatness,

Psalm 20-A prayer for victory in battle. Such a prayer can help us prepare for any great challenge. David knew that trust should be placed in the Lord than in any human power.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:26 AM (GezNK)

89 Bob@NSA

We know you are in FANX--III by the airport, not the main building where all the cool coders and computers hang out.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:26 AM (u82oZ)

90 So if we get to choose our destructor in the gasoline end times I'm going with Waterworld Dennis Hopper over Road Warrior Lord Humongous.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 06:28 AM (oWBc3)

91 Strong leadership from Scranton!

Posted by: Dogdick Joe at March 07, 2022 06:29 AM (RGZGt)

92 87 Retardo is also floating buying oil from Venezuela. That will make the tree huggers real happy, being the dirtiest oil on earth. Really hard to refine, makes the Canuck sand oil look great.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 06:29 AM (lz5hY)

93 Doof

Thank you Doof. You are a giver.

And COMountainMarie can rest easy. Her spare man is still here, but away. She has a good one locally. Maybe just the one.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:29 AM (u82oZ)

94 At some point KSA has to produce more, assuming they actually can, demand destruction is a bitch.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 06:29 AM (oWBc3)

95 I've had to stuff the crack with towels.
Posted by: Pixy Misa

I'm just wondering why he doesn't send crack expert Kamala there to address the issue.
Posted by: Ripley

Then she could go to Pixy's house and help him too.

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:30 AM (vd8XM)

96 WTF are we doing propping up evil?
Oh, right. Dems. With no GOPe opposition.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:31 AM (u82oZ)

97 God's wonderful world-A reflection from the rabbi who founded the "International Fellowship of Christians and Jews" and a reference to psalm 104:

https://tinyurl.com/4ht2ckk4

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:32 AM (GezNK)

98 Damn, I hate my Senator Schumer. And that look of pure love from Nancy to Uncle Joe. No one hasn't explained that rubbing of knuckles together is some sore of secret messaging or something.

Posted by: Colin at March 07, 2022 06:34 AM (RMfpC)

99
Oh, seriously folks, ol' Bob does own all the VPNs. That was part of the secrets Snowden dumps, which the American MSN didn't talk about much.

On paper, there are encryption protocols that work pretty good, and would stifle ol' Bob. Theoretically. But the problem is in the implementation, which can be buggy, sloppy, and defeat all the theoretical assumptions. This is what killed the Kraut Enigma machines. It also opens up the doors for Bob.

He owns it all. Trust me. And by that, I mean trust no one.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at March 07, 2022 06:34 AM (Mzdiz)

100 Every lib I meet today I'm gonba say the same thing:
"The higher the price of oil / barrel, the more money goes in Putin's pocket.
By not producing oil, Biden is funding Putin."

Gotta keep it simple for those numbskulls

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:34 AM (204zP)

101 I go home to Delaware every weekend to swim naked with my daughter.

Posted by: Dogdick Joe at March 07, 2022 06:37 AM (RGZGt)

102 Pixy Misa

700 mm of rain in one night? Yikes. 27 inches of rain! That is a lot.

We had 11 inches of rain do over $75,000 in damage to our roads in one night. We had our own Federal disaster declaration. Took me 20 months of paperwork, but we got $50,000 to repair the damage from FEMA. Less the 15% rake off from the top to fund the feds.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:38 AM (u82oZ)

103 I just want to stab the world right now

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:38 AM (204zP)

104 vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

Good morning!
** Hands you a razor sharp katana. **

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:40 AM (u82oZ)

105 A superpower wages a war of state terror against a foreign civilian population. Iraq? Afghanistan? I'm confused here.
Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at March 07, 2022 06:07 AM (oWBc3)
===

Yes you are.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 07, 2022 06:42 AM (EZebt)

106 I wish Tik Tok would exit everywhere.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:42 AM (GezNK)

107 Read the fine print on the Balance of Nature commercials, which run every six minutes (must have a hell of an advertising budget). The doctor who claims to be the formulator is a chiropractor.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 06:43 AM (lz5hY)

108 @84

>>Think at end of Trump maybe $2.20, was looking for a exact number

Skyrocketing fuel prices has always been the centerpiece of the marxist push to control us.

Interesting data point, before the WarMonger class got us emboriled in the GWOT, gas was 1.35 a gallon, as we depended more and more on foreign oil, Trump made us energy independent and gas prices were plummeting and now we will be lucky not to see 8 dollar gas by the summer.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 06:45 AM (nOKGP)

109 Good morning, FenelonSpoke.

I agree. We need less crazy and more devout Christians in the world. For sure.

The snow here is making my tiny part of the world a winter wonderland.

Is your car OK? I saw you had a bit of bother, but you were OK.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:45 AM (u82oZ)

110 "The higher the price of oil / barrel, the more money goes in Putin's pocket.
By not producing oil, Biden is funding Putin."

Gotta keep it simple for those numbskulls

Posted by: vmom stabby '

To abstract. Explain the cost of common groceries like organic arugula and free range chicken eggs are going up because of old prices and will go much higher.

Posted by: Ripley at March 07, 2022 06:46 AM (MxEKc)

111 73, I don't get how CA putS up with what they put up with. From my understanding, a can of Copenhagen dip is $20-$30. And on top of that, they allow no flavors, it is a dry, bland mess. What don't get us how people put up with this.

I remember distinctly when a can ofdip was .75 cents, that was not that long ago. Today it is about. $5.00. But that is a far cry from $20.00. I guess I should've grateful. I am so nly wondering why people put up with the extortion.

Posted by: Quint at March 07, 2022 06:46 AM (geDeA)

112 Thanks Salty!

*skips out the door*
*swish swoosh goes the katana*

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:46 AM (204zP)

113 Morning all. Just got to work - pouring down rain, but at least it is 45 degrees so it's not freezing.

Another week - all bad news, all the time!

Posted by: Rosasharn at March 07, 2022 06:46 AM (yEBFM)

114 One group that will make it big now, is those guys back in the 70's who sold all those special gizmo's you put on or in your car's engine to give you that magical 100 miles per gallon. There is always winners and losers.

Posted by: Colin at March 07, 2022 06:47 AM (RMfpC)

115 Rosasharn

Nay, I saw. The good news is you are here.

*Does Happy Dance to Vince Guaraldi music*

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:49 AM (u82oZ)

116 One group that will make it big now, is those guys back in the 70's who sold all those special gizmo's you put on or in your car's engine to give you that magical 100 miles per gallon. There is always winners and losers.
Posted by: Colin

HA! I was thinking of that the other day. Time to get out the magnets that align the gas molecules into a better burn pattern before entering the carb...oops...fuel injection system.

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:50 AM (vd8XM)

117 116 The Acme Locking Gas Cap Co. goes to three shifts with weekend overtime.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 06:51 AM (lz5hY)

118 The GOPe are probably gonna make a show of asking FJB to increase domestic oil production, but I wonder if any Dems will join them

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:52 AM (204zP)

119 I remember distinctly when a can ofdip was .75 cents, that was not that long ago. Today it is about. $5.00. But that is a far cry from $20.00. I guess I should've grateful. I am so nly wondering why people put up with the extortion.
Posted by: Quint

Went ice fishing a few weeks back and I bought a pack of smokes. 11 bucks with all the taxes. My friend bought a can of dip, 10 bucks.

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:52 AM (vd8XM)

120 "One group that will make it big now, is those guys back in the 70's who sold all those special gizmo's you put on or in your car's engine to give you that magical 100 miles per gallon. There is always winners and losers.

Posted by: Colin"

If we could just get that secret design to the 100 mpg carburetor the oil companies bought and are hiding our problems would be solved.

Posted by: Ripley at March 07, 2022 06:52 AM (MxEKc)

121 Bruce

Those extended gas milage guys morphed into the extended auto warrantee guys. Is it wrong that I want those guys phone systems to spontaneously combust?

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:52 AM (u82oZ)

122 Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:45 AM (u82oZ)

The older car-from around 2004- is clunky and loud. I have to use earplags when I ride with FenSpouse in it. (He drives it to park to get the schoolbus or we use it when son takes newer car to school, but this is his break) Old car-mine- needs major repair. The newer car needs something replaced underneath but in the meantime FenSpouse tied it up with something.

I am glad you have some beautiful snow to look at.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 07, 2022 06:53 AM (GezNK)

123 If we could just get that secret design to the 100 mpg carburetor the oil companies bought and are hiding our problems would be solved.
Posted by: Ripley

Except, we have to raise the gas taxes because we don't have enough money for infrastructure because we're not selling as much gas....

There's a hole in my bucket, dear Lisa, dear Lisa....

Posted by: Bruce at March 07, 2022 06:55 AM (vd8XM)

124 I just want to stab the world right now
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

(re-words the lyrics to "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"...)

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 06:55 AM (arJlL)

125 These people will never admit things were better under Trump. Nothing can sway them because they stake their entire lives on being a Leftist Dem.

Posted by: Quint at March 07, 2022 06:56 AM (geDeA)

126 @92 bill in arkansas-The majority of refineries in the United States are spec'd to refine heavy/sour crude like the crude from Venezuela. That it is "dirty" makes no difference. Though heavy crude is more difficult to refine it produces more fuel per barrel than light/sweet crude.

Posted by: JROD at March 07, 2022 06:56 AM (0jZnq)

127 Babylon Bee

"Americans Who Cowered Under Government Oppression For 2 Years Urge Ukrainians To Die For Freedom"

ouch!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:56 AM (204zP)

128 Hiya Rosasharn !

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 06:57 AM (arJlL)

129 Gee thanks Salty! Nice to be welcomed!

As far as gas goes, at least this time around, I have a vehicle I only have to fill twice a month to get to work. The last time gas was +$4, I was driving a big SUV and every spare cent went in the gas tank.

Posted by: Rosasharn at March 07, 2022 06:58 AM (yEBFM)

130 Quint

We should all carry a card that says what the gas prices were under Trump, and how the world was at peace. Unlike Bush I & II, pbho, or Biden.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 06:58 AM (u82oZ)

131 (re-words the lyrics to "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"...)
Posted by: JT at March

I was actually thinking of that when I posted
You read my want
It's a stabby thing
What the world needs today

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 06:58 AM (204zP)

132 but in the meantime FenSpouse tied it up with something.

Kinky....

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 06:58 AM (arJlL)

133 Shut off from advanced technology from the US, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, can Russia build home-grown supercomputers? No. (The Register)

"We're basically fucked," says Andrei Sukhov, professor and head of the CAD lab at HSE University in Moscow.

This is so full of crap. There are so many entities just itching to get in on the black market action. Sanctions are always just theater.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 06:59 AM (lD3vL)

134 This is so full of crap. There are so many entities just itching to get in on the black market action. Sanctions are always just theater.
Posted by: Reuben Hick

Yup.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:00 AM (204zP)

135 And hello to you, JT! Didn't see you earlier.

I just want to stab the world right now
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

vmom - we have an affectionate saying here at work: "I love people. Face down, floating in the river..."

Posted by: Rosasharn at March 07, 2022 07:01 AM (yEBFM)

136 @118 mom-Joe Manchin has already proposed increasing production to the Biden administration.

Posted by: JROD at March 07, 2022 07:01 AM (0jZnq)

137 @130

>>We should all carry a card that says what the gas prices were under Trump, and how the world was at peace. Unlike Bush I & II, pbho, or Biden.

Yep and the WEF, Derp State and Party of Davos said, F**k that S**t, peace and prosperity are bad for business, Orange Hitler has got to go.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 07:01 AM (nOKGP)

138 I drive for work every day to see patients. 80 to 120 miles is a normal day. IRS rates are .58 cents per mile reimbursement. If gas goes over 4 thats not much to work with. As far as I know they are set for the year and don't change. Ugh

Posted by: Molly k. at March 07, 2022 07:02 AM (+3ias)

139 Except, we have to raise the gas taxes because we don't have enough money for infrastructure because we're not selling as much gas....

Doing a little research last night, there are states that impose a gasoline tax as a percentage of the price of gasoline. Some states like California impose it as one would expect a sales tax, others like Kentucky make an annual "nine-percent of average wholesale plus five cents".

As oil goes to $200/bbl, the state treasurers are rubbing their hands in delight at the windfall.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:03 AM (lD3vL)

140 mornin yall. Slow local news day. There was a competitive llama show here this weekend. What a bloodbath.

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:03 AM (vrz2I)

141 No work preps, but I do have chores.

Have a great day, everyone.

May your path today be smooth and fulfilling.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at March 07, 2022 07:04 AM (u82oZ)

142 "As oil goes to $200/bbl, the state treasurers are rubbing their hands in delight at the windfall"

Property taxes too. Your house doubled in value? Lucky you!

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:07 AM (vrz2I)

143 As far as gas goes, at least this time around, I have a vehicle I only have to fill twice a month to get to work. The last time gas was +$4, I was driving a big SUV and every spare cent went in the gas tank.

I guess the "Big SUV" is sort of like owning aircraft. If you are whining about the price of fuel, you probably shouldn't be owning it.

Just looked at Autotrader: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser with 25k miles, 13/18 mpg $95k.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:07 AM (lD3vL)

144
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at March 07, 2022 07:08 AM (aVRv1)

145 Old Dog is recovering from stroke very well. The only urgent function that he is still confused about is food. He approaches his bowl, sticks his nose in, but won't eat. He is drinking a lot of water from the big bowl, but hasn't made the food connection yet. His gait is good and he has had no peeing accidents in a two days.

Posted by: mustbequantum at March 07, 2022 07:10 AM (MIKMs)

146 "As oil goes to $200/bbl, the state treasurers are rubbing their hands in delight at the windfall"

Property taxes too. Your house doubled in value? Lucky you!

I deliberately looked in an area that was NOT a hotspot for newcomers. The house you are going to die in (that is, a place that serves your foreseeable needs for as long as you live) should be somewhat near usual shopping (Lowes Depot, Wally World, etc) and medical, but not something that is attracting new job seekers.

For example, leaving Austin area to go somewhere between Longview/Tyler. Tyler is growing, Longview is not. Prices jumped just because of low inventory and the original haste to beat it out of the blue S-H cities during C19 and the active Remote Option. Will be interesting to see how many people have to return.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:13 AM (lD3vL)

147 I just want to stab the world right now
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

(re-words the lyrics to "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing"...)
Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 06:55 AM (arJlL)

I was thinking of "I'll STAB the world and melt with you!"
https://youtu.be/xvEgcjbhbx4

Posted by: Doof at March 07, 2022 07:13 AM (mZUr4)

148 One of the departments here decided to surplus a laptop.

It's a Zenith Supersport 286e. It's older than most of you.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 07, 2022 07:14 AM (p+1gI)

149 Anybody have to drive in to DC today? You might want to take a mental health day.

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:15 AM (vrz2I)

150 Pennsylvania gas tax is 50c/gallon
Last year they were discussing a change that would effectively make it $2/gallon via a VMT tax

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:17 AM (204zP)

151 Morning all. JT, I am unable to do what you asked as I don't have that address. Sorry.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 07, 2022 07:17 AM (i8HNa)

152 The Food Price index is up about 24%. The World Food Price Index 20.7%.

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 07, 2022 07:17 AM (yrol0)

153 "Zenith 286 Supersport"

The perfect companion for the Z-100 out in my storage building. Does it have the orange plasma screen?

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:18 AM (vrz2I)

154 G'morning, all.

Seems like Verizons LTE side of the cellular spectrum is seriously shitting the bed.

iPhone 6 is now constantly losing signal and connectivity. Tried all the usual fixes and stuff.

Looking around the internet, it seems to be that as they surged their 5G coverage, they had to reduce the LTE coverage in areas in order to do so.

After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 07, 2022 07:18 AM (3D/fK)

155 I was thinking of "I'll STAB the world and melt with you!"
https://youtu.be/xvEgcjbhbx4
---

Good one Doof
Although I would prefer
I'll stab the world and melt you too

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:19 AM (204zP)

156 Bruce, it varies big time by state I recall Washington state having the highest taxes Canada is another level. The highest prices and they even make the product bland by design At what point does freedom enter the picture!

Btw, I bet that ice fishing trip was bad ass
Even the statists can only do so much to screw us up

Posted by: Quint at March 07, 2022 07:20 AM (geDeA)

157 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

Usually there are incentives to switch

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:20 AM (204zP)

158 Pennsylvania gas tax is 50c/gallon
Last year they were discussing a change that would effectively make it $2/gallon via a VMT tax
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:17 AM (204zP)

Harrisburg is a fucking joke.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 07, 2022 07:21 AM (insEh)

159 Good one Doof
Although I would prefer
I'll stab the world and melt you too
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 07, 2022 07:19 AM (204zP)[/i}

Yup -- yours is better!!

Posted by: Doof at March 07, 2022 07:21 AM (mZUr4)

160 The GOPe are probably gonna make a show of asking FJB to increase domestic oil production, but I wonder if any Dems will join them

The junta still needs to keep up the image of Green Energy, but quietly they are "asking" domestic producers to amp it up.

Confirmation of this will be when the junta and other Demonic Party Rulers get media time to talk about how Evil Big Oil is gouging customers and raking in "obscene profits".

Summer blends are usually more expensive because the distributors are required by local laws to make less volatile boutique blends. If the prices lower somewhat, it is because oil got cheap. (I would still look at futures prices) The Kremlinologists are going to be all over monitoring pipe and oil field material sales.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:21 AM (lD3vL)

161 Gas here in NJ up almost 40 cents over the weekend
$4.50 and rising fast. Might be at $5 a gallon soon

Apparently putins ceasefire and corridor for refugees ONLY leads East. Typical russian bullshit

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 07, 2022 07:21 AM (GPwVZ)

162 Not today, barrel!

Posted by: Doof at March 07, 2022 07:22 AM (mZUr4)

163 I dumped TMobile after 17 years and went to Consumer Cellular. I'm getting a better signal and the bill is at least $50 a month cheaper. Things like that help lessen the impact of inflation, but not much.

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:22 AM (vrz2I)

164 Piss Hockee says you need to reduce your dependence on oil.

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 07, 2022 07:22 AM (yrol0)

165 "The Food Price index is up about 24%."

We went food shopping yesterday, and EVERYTHING seemed to have taken a significant spike upward.

Yet oddly enough,Yuengling beer seems to be remaining at the same reasonable price, with no fluctuation.

For now....

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 07, 2022 07:23 AM (3D/fK)

166 Morning all. JT, I am unable to do what you asked as I don't have that address. Sorry.
Posted by: Ben Had

(she must be a Secret Agent.....)

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:24 AM (arJlL)

167 If you pay $4.50 for gas, the terrorists have won! Oh, wait...

Posted by: t-bird at March 07, 2022 07:24 AM (8eSmR)

168 I hope psaki is pstuck in ptraffic all f'n pweek.

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:24 AM (vrz2I)

169 "The Food Price index is up about 24%."

We went food shopping yesterday, and EVERYTHING seemed to have taken a significant spike upward.

USDA Prime steaks are at the same price as they were over a month ago. I guess they discovered that point where people just aren't going to buy.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:24 AM (lD3vL)

170 Hey y'all

Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at March 07, 2022 07:24 AM (Adlwz)

171 AYFKM

More than 37 percent of respondents to a Reuters/Ipsos poll (pdf) said the United States should send troops to Ukraine to died against the Russians.

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 07, 2022 07:25 AM (yrol0)

172 158 Some of the PA taxation is wild. The occupational privilege tax, where you pay a tax to go to work is one. Best one is if you donate your body to med science, they got you there too, essentially taxing you for dying. $350 IIRC.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 07:25 AM (lz5hY)

173 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

(starts singing....)

Verizon was a wooden Indian
standing by the door.....

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:25 AM (arJlL)

174 A perfect storm created by the dems:

Dumped absurd amount of money into the market to cause hyper inflation
Anti-Gas drilling- dependence on our enemies- huge increase in gas price- inflation

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 07, 2022 07:26 AM (GPwVZ)

175 Morning all. JT, I am unable to do what you asked as I don't have that address. Sorry.
Posted by: Ben Had

Thanks anyway.....

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:26 AM (arJlL)

176 I pay federal income, state income, township income tax.

County property tax, township property tax, school district property tax.

Yay PA

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 07, 2022 07:26 AM (R8uWY)

177 More than 37 percent of respondents to a Reuters/Ipsos poll (pdf) said the United States should send troops to Ukraine to died against the Russians.

Well, that clears up the question over that mysterious 37% percent that believes the junta is doing an excellent job - they aren't Russian "bots".

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:27 AM (lD3vL)

178 I have no idea what food costs - Kidsharn does all of the shopping. I have not been in a grocery store since December of 2019.

Posted by: Rosasharn at March 07, 2022 07:27 AM (yEBFM)

179 Hiya Captain !

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:27 AM (arJlL)

180 @167

>>If you pay $4.50 for gas, the terrorists have won! Oh, wait...

As has been said, gas was 1.35 before the GWOT was conjured up by the WarMonger Class, Trump energy independence initiative was bringing it back down so the price of fuel was not a concern for most people, this did not sit well with The WEF, Party of Davos, Derp State crowd so they got rid of Trump and saddled us with The Junta that is busy trying to murder us.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 07:28 AM (nOKGP)

181 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 07, 2022 07:18 AM (3D/fK)

Howdy VIA! I'll also recommend Consumer Cellular. My mom dumped Verizon for them 2 years ago. I'm close to dumping AT&T for them.

Posted by: Doof at March 07, 2022 07:28 AM (mZUr4)

182 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.

I'm looking at Tracfone after AT&T screwed the 3G sunset so badly. It took a week, but my phone works again.

Do you know how hard it is to verify to the phone company who you are when they have turned off your phone?

Posted by: t-bird at March 07, 2022 07:28 AM (fFtVH)

183 I pay federal income, state income, township income tax.

County property tax, township property tax, school district property tax.

Yay PA
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

You must be RICH !

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:28 AM (arJlL)

184 Morning peeps. Been raining the proverbial cats and dogs here since 4AM. It was like this yesterday for most of the day too.

I think it will be a good day to remain inside. And not have to spend $4/gal to go someplace I probably don't need to go to.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 07, 2022 07:29 AM (BFigT)

185 FDA report shows Pfizer's clinical trials found 24% higher all-cause mortality rate among the vaccinated compared to placebo group.

Report emphasizes that "None of the deaths were considered related to vaccination."

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 07, 2022 07:30 AM (yrol0)

186 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.
=====

My tired old eyes read that as Vietnam. Heh.

Posted by: mustbequantum at March 07, 2022 07:30 AM (MIKMs)

187 After 20+ years, it may be time to leave Verizon.
=====

My tired old eyes read that as Vietnam. Heh.
Posted by: mustbequantum

See ? SEE ? Its not just me !

Posted by: JT at March 07, 2022 07:31 AM (arJlL)

188 " township income tax"

Oh geez don't give any of those f'rs around here any ideas.

Posted by: fd at March 07, 2022 07:32 AM (vrz2I)

189 A perfect storm created by the dems:

Dumped absurd amount of money into the market to cause hyper inflation
Anti-Gas drilling- dependence on our enemies- huge increase in gas price- inflation

After doing Orwell's 1984, they are now following the Revelation to John: We got the horse of disease, horse of war, now the horse of famine is on the horizon. Also they managed to squeeze out "and don't harm the oil".

As for the hyper-inflation, that was a deliberate massive wealth transfer using the well known Cantillon Effect which in its most simplest form describes how inflows of fiat currency end up going to the wealthy at the expense of the poor.

This massive wealth transfer was deliberate. Its part of the depopulation effort. Now to kill the world's poor with famine.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:32 AM (lD3vL)

190 @185

>>Report emphasizes that "None of the deaths were considered related to vaccination."

But everyone who fell off a ladder and died and who tested positive* for COVID were counted as COVID deaths.

Industrial. Wood. Chippers.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 07, 2022 07:32 AM (nOKGP)

191 182 T Bird, if you go with tracfone, they have a real good deal. You have to look through three web sites that they have to find it. Buy a plan, say $15. Then, for $59, you get a year of service. I had mine built up to thousands of minutes and texts, lots of data (everything carries over) when I found that. A year now costs me about $80.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 07, 2022 07:32 AM (lz5hY)

192 More than 37 percent of respondents to a Reuters/Ipsos poll (pdf) said the United States should send troops to Ukraine to died against the Russians.

It's just gas lighting all the way. We're being set up to go to war.

We're going to war to cover up grift and corruption, and to force ourselves to 'go green' by shifting from oil to alternative sources of energy. But mostly to cover up grift and corruption.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 07, 2022 07:33 AM (XPkZs)

193 We reduced your property taxes by implementing a 1% SPLOST so now you can afford to pay a township income tax.

Posted by: Some Damn Dumb Dem Mayor at March 07, 2022 07:33 AM (vrz2I)

194 yo JJ

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 07, 2022 07:33 AM (yrol0)

195 I deliberately looked in an area that was NOT a hotspot for newcomers. The house you are going to die in (that is, a place that serves your foreseeable needs for as long as you live) should be somewhat near usual shopping (Lowes Depot, Wally World, etc) and medical, but not something that is attracting new job seekers.

For example, leaving Austin area to go somewhere between Longview/Tyler. Tyler is growing, Longview is not. Prices jumped just because of low inventory and the original haste to beat it out of the blue S-H cities during C19 and the active Remote Option. Will be interesting to see how many people have to return.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:13 AM

I'm currently looking in roughly the area (picture a big triangle framed by Corsicana, Tyler, and Lufkin). trying to find some place that's close enough to civilization that I had rock solid internet, but far enough out that I can shoot trap off the back porch

Posted by: AltonJackson at March 07, 2022 07:35 AM (aVRv1)

196 Was that music video the last time a guy in a blue button down dress shirt appeared in a music videos?

Posted by: tmitsss at March 07, 2022 07:35 AM (YxaBL)

197 FDA report shows Pfizer's clinical trials found 24% higher all-cause mortality rate among the vaccinated compared to placebo group.

Report emphasizes that "None of the deaths were considered related to vaccination."

This is extra important because the insurance risk assessors when updating their actuarial tables can include all of that fresh vaccine passport data in recalculating your medical and life insurance premiums.

Don't tell me that a 24% difference between the Pure Bloods and the lab rats will be ignored by the C-suite.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at March 07, 2022 07:36 AM (lD3vL)

198 AltonJackson, Can't wait for you to get here.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 07, 2022 07:45 AM (i8HNa)

199 A year now costs me about $80.
Posted by: bill in arkansas

I did notice that, but it took days of searching to stumble upon it. I figure I'll save $800 a year

Posted by: t-bird at March 07, 2022 07:59 AM (UMXod)

200 I'm late arriving, but I snagged that "200"!

Posted by: m at March 07, 2022 12:42 PM (CRS/E)

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