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The Morning Rant: Minimalist Edition
“The package – which Democrats could pass on a party-line vote using their slimmest-possible Senate majority – includes other Democratic goals, such as lowering Medicare's eligibility age from 65 to 55 or 60 and expanding the program to cover dental work, glasses and eye surgeries as well as hearing aids,” Fox Business reports. This sounds like a small tweak to Medicare, the massive government healthcare program for senior citizens. But lowering the age to 60 is actually a move with drastic ramifications. For one, Medicare is already one of the biggest drivers of our federal budget crisis. Its major trust funds are projected to reach insolvency within the next 5 years. Further expanding this program that’s already fueling our debt crisis will only accelerate this impending fiscal nightmare. But even more importantly, it represents a significant step toward the socialist dream of government-run healthcare for all. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60—let alone 55—could lead to up to 14.1 million people being shifted off of private health insurance and onto the government plan.One significant complaint about American health care is that we spend too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing? What is bad is the inefficiencies introduced into the industry by government interference. And increasing the size of the government portion of the industry will accelerate the spiral into the toilet that the power-mad single-payer lunatics desire. For all of Canada's bragging about their wonderful medical system, a few chats with actual Canadians who have needed that system will quickly disabuse one of the notion that government and healthcare can coexist. And Europe is even worse. Care that would take weeks in America takes months. And that is a diminution of quality of life. Hip replacements and knee replacements are quick in this country, but take many months of navigating the government bureaucracy to acquire in most other 1st World countries with socialized medicine. And sometimes the answer is a flat: No. And just imagine how they deal with life threatening illness. Breast cancer surgery happens here in a matter of a few weeks. In the UK? Not so fast! And with government control comes perhaps the most insidious change...biomedical research will slow to a crawl. Who would bother with investing sometimes billions of dollars in mostly unsuccessful projects if the payoff for the few successes is a paltry government-decided compensation. And the same market force would apply to the people who decide to become physicians. It used to be the best and brightest, but how many of our best and brightest would want a career as a government functionary? I'll take American medical care, warts and all, over any other country's system.
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Grempht.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 24, 2021 10:02 AM (7Y6x6)
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Mornin
Posted by: CN at June 24, 2021 10:02 AM (ONvIw)
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Hello, Punk Monkey
Posted by: fluffy at June 24, 2021 10:02 AM (UnQlg)
Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (8D42x)
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Fist
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (sJHOI)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (Zz0t1)
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"you need some f-15s and nuclear weapons to take on the government"
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Posted by: KnifeFightThunderdome at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (5CyXB)
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PS. Don't forget to register for the world famous NoVaMoMe! It will have everything: dancing girls, naked men on ottomans, otters, assless chaps...the works!
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It's world famous in Poland.
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It's world famous in Poland.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:04 AM (LvTSG)
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top 50.
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at June 24, 2021 10:04 AM (4a9Vv)
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Coffee!!!
Found it.
Found it.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (mNmPl)
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re 9: no bats?
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (4a9Vv)
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I was told there would be F-15s and nuclear weapons.
Posted by: Archer at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (Fv+iD)
Posted by: fluffy at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (UnQlg)
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Genital Warts!
Posted by: American Healthcare System at June 24, 2021 10:06 AM (Zz0t1)
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Healthcare is not completely broken, but the libs are working on it, and I mean the libs inside the hospitals. Before I retired, I had quite a brawl with a social worker. We had a patient from another country who came here to get something for nothing. Her country had a system of sending her home for treatment, I said "yes" to the medical escort (it was no emergency), the social worker said it would be great PR to give the care for free. I won, but not until I dragged in the accountants.
Posted by: CN at June 24, 2021 10:06 AM (ONvIw)
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I was very happy with my eye surgeon. He does good work.
Posted by: Puddin Head at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (NQJ5P)
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Don't forget to register for the world famous NoVaMoMe! It will have everything: dancing girls, naked men on ottomans, otters, assless chaps...the works!
Sounds like the 'ettes are well provided for. How about trebuchets for the 'rons?
Sounds like the 'ettes are well provided for. How about trebuchets for the 'rons?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (DMUuz)
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It's all gone downhill since I retired. Who could've seen that coming?
Posted by: Muldoon at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (Fc5rx)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (5atWK)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (KbCG3)
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19 It's all gone downhill since I retired. Who could've seen that coming?
Posted by: Muldoon at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (Fc5rx)
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Is there a code for that?
Posted by: Muldoon at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (Fc5rx)
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Is there a code for that?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:07 AM (LvTSG)
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I have to admit, Houston's DMV has been outstanding for me over the past decade at least.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (2DOZq)
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Didn't the VA have secret waiting lists where is was not impossible to for veterans to die while waiting for care? Should that not be the ultimate warning for the single payer system they're pushing?
Posted by: Flyguy at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (3sOO0)
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Actually, Government funded research will increase under this.
Why? The Board at the FDA who approves medicines and vaccines is run by big pharma now... they will dictate both what medicine is approved, AND the price the Government will pay for said medicine.
It creates a Monopoly, and controlled base of customers.
Why? The Board at the FDA who approves medicines and vaccines is run by big pharma now... they will dictate both what medicine is approved, AND the price the Government will pay for said medicine.
It creates a Monopoly, and controlled base of customers.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (oHd/0)
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This dovetails nicely into the massive push by PROGDA to try to con the country into taking a vaccine that's not only not necessary, but has some pretty significant side effects since it hasn't gone through the normal hoops of approval. Pretty sure they want to scare people into accepting gubmint health care.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy - Psychos Rule! No, really. They're in charge now. at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (HaL55)
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"One significant complaint about American health care is that we spend too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing?"
Because spending $3 million to extend some old geezer's life by 6 months is a waste of money that should have been spent to extend my life by 6 months.
"Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. Milk and apples contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organization of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink the milk and eat those apples." - Orwell, Animal Farm
Because spending $3 million to extend some old geezer's life by 6 months is a waste of money that should have been spent to extend my life by 6 months.
"Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. Milk and apples contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organization of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink the milk and eat those apples." - Orwell, Animal Farm
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (83lwH)
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Mmmm...is that the sweet, sweet smell of Fresh Hell percolating?!? Say one thing for the leftards: they just keep it coming!
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (7Fj9P)
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hiya
Posted by: JT at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (arJlL)
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there are two types of old white men
the ones in the summer who are pasty blue white
and
the ones in the summer who have a nice tan because they are active and get outside often and look healthy
the ones in the summer who are pasty blue white
and
the ones in the summer who have a nice tan because they are active and get outside often and look healthy
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (bTQ72)
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Actually, Government funded research will increase under this.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (oHd/0)
And we all know how wonderfully that turns out.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (oHd/0)
And we all know how wonderfully that turns out.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (Q9lwr)
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I believe Lasik surgery and plastic surgery are the only healthcare costs that have gone down over time...because they are generally not covered by insurance.
So providers had to compete with each other on prices and treatment.
So providers had to compete with each other on prices and treatment.
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (khAeP)
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This is something that has always been a question for me. If you take procedures that are not covered by insurance, like breast augmentation/reductions, or lasik surgeries, those prices fall over time. Most other medical procedures seem to either never lower in cost, or increase substantially over time. That tells me that because insurance companies are a layer that sits between the product and the consumer, the consumer doesn't have a chance to exert market forces on companies to drive cost reduction.
What do we lose if customers see what things really cost, and use a system of HSAs to make sure people have a chance to exert true supply and demand pressures to these things? Flat-screen TVs that used to cost $10K are now thinner, larger, and higher quality - and you can get them for $2K.
What gives?
What do we lose if customers see what things really cost, and use a system of HSAs to make sure people have a chance to exert true supply and demand pressures to these things? Flat-screen TVs that used to cost $10K are now thinner, larger, and higher quality - and you can get them for $2K.
What gives?
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (mdjgu)
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Americanized socialist medicine would require a reduction in the nation's population to succeed.
About that...
About that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (3H9h1)
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12 re 9: no bats?
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (4a9Vv)
Wah Wah Wah... I told you all for DECADES... bats are BAD!
Posted by: mallfly the Peach of Hoboken at June 24, 2021 10:05 AM (4a9Vv)
Wah Wah Wah... I told you all for DECADES... bats are BAD!
Posted by: The Penguin... at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (oHd/0)
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For one, Medicare is already one of the biggest drivers of our federal budget crisis. Its major trust funds are projected to reach insolvency within the next 5 years. Further expanding this program that's already fueling our debt crisis will only accelerate this impending fiscal nightmare.
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Medicare is *the* problem. We could fix everything else - every other program, every other division - and Medicare (combined with Medicaid block grants) still blows up the budget. It gets dealt with, or the government fails.
So I'm with the Dems on this one. Expand it. It only bankrupts us radically sooner.
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Medicare is *the* problem. We could fix everything else - every other program, every other division - and Medicare (combined with Medicaid block grants) still blows up the budget. It gets dealt with, or the government fails.
So I'm with the Dems on this one. Expand it. It only bankrupts us radically sooner.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (Jsjd7)
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29 Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:09 AM (bTQ72)
I don't know how "healthy" I am but I would fail the paper bag test if that is an indicator.
I don't know how "healthy" I am but I would fail the paper bag test if that is an indicator.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 10:11 AM (Lzpvj)
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33 Americanized socialist medicine would require a reduction in the nation's population to succeed.
About that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (3H9h1)
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Would some nukes work?
About that...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (3H9h1)
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Would some nukes work?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:11 AM (LvTSG)
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:11 AM (83lwH)
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:12 AM (bTQ72)
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Crap! Does this mean I have to dust off all my old 2008 and 2009 comments. The entire blogosphere was centered on the so-called health care debate. Then Obamacare fixed it. And now it's broken again and has to be fixed again. What a shocker!
Posted by: Muldoon at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (Fc5rx)
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It's all gone downhill since I retired. Who could've seen that coming?
Posted by: Muldoon
Coincidence or causation? We will apply our usual head scratching and ruminating.
Posted by: Muldoon
Coincidence or causation? We will apply our usual head scratching and ruminating.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (Rvt88)
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38 "How about trebuchets for the 'rons?"
Free Treb rides for Journalists, please.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:11 AM (83lwH)
Sign saying 'You must be this stupid to ride this ride?'
Free Treb rides for Journalists, please.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:11 AM (83lwH)
Sign saying 'You must be this stupid to ride this ride?'
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (oHd/0)
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One significant complaint about American health care is that we spend too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing?
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Rent-seeking, preferential regulatory and legal treatment and various other bad behaviors. That's what makes it bad.
So much of healthcare is exempt - either formally or informally - from antitrust regulations that it boggles the mind. Call a doctor and a hospital and try to get the price for something. Good damn luck.
No other industry is allowed to refuse price disclosure or preferentially price items depending on who pays. Medical costs - and the budget disaster that they represent - cannot be fixed without price transparency - for everything - at an absolute minimum.
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Rent-seeking, preferential regulatory and legal treatment and various other bad behaviors. That's what makes it bad.
So much of healthcare is exempt - either formally or informally - from antitrust regulations that it boggles the mind. Call a doctor and a hospital and try to get the price for something. Good damn luck.
No other industry is allowed to refuse price disclosure or preferentially price items depending on who pays. Medical costs - and the budget disaster that they represent - cannot be fixed without price transparency - for everything - at an absolute minimum.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (Jsjd7)
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22 I have to admit, Houston's DMV has been outstanding for me over the past decade at least.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (2DOZq)
The DMV is one thing, in my experience, that has actually improved with COVID. You make an appointment online, you go at the scheduled time, and you're in and out in 30 minutes. No more first come, first served, everyone wait for hours and hours.
They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM (2DOZq)
The DMV is one thing, in my experience, that has actually improved with COVID. You make an appointment online, you go at the scheduled time, and you're in and out in 30 minutes. No more first come, first served, everyone wait for hours and hours.
They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (eZwXS)
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Lowering the age to get medicare is fine with me, it will just cause everything to collapse sooner.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (JUOKG)
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7 "you need some f-15s and nuclear weapons to take on the government"
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Posted by: KnifeFightThunderdome at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (5CyXB)
= = = = = = = = =
The Jan 6 insurrectionists shot down helicopters with .50 caliber rifles!
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Posted by: KnifeFightThunderdome at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (5CyXB)
= = = = = = = = =
The Jan 6 insurrectionists shot down helicopters with .50 caliber rifles!
Posted by: David Chipman at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (prSvo)
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You all see this building collapse in Miami?
https://tinyurl.com/4sd8wj9r
FoxNews link, h/t Bongino Report
https://tinyurl.com/4sd8wj9r
FoxNews link, h/t Bongino Report
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (OssQ4)
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I just got my Medicare card last week, even though I covered at work through group health. Doing my part once again to wreck the system, like a boss.
Posted by: Archer at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (Fv+iD)
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Government funded medicine research = gain of function.
They want to kill you by any means necessary.
They want to kill you by any means necessary.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (Zz0t1)
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off sock
Posted by: Guzalot at June 24, 2021 10:14 AM (prSvo)
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7 "you need some f-15s and nuclear weapons to take on the government"
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Posted by: KnifeFightThunderdome at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (5CyXB)
No, you just need to create enough Debt.
THAT is what brings governments down.
Enter that as evidence in every Jan 6th trial of the "insurrection" that had 0 weapons involved
Posted by: KnifeFightThunderdome at June 24, 2021 10:03 AM (5CyXB)
No, you just need to create enough Debt.
THAT is what brings governments down.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM (oHd/0)
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yeah, the best way to "fix health care in america" would be to take insurance BACK to being insurance.
just like car insurance only covers catastrophic accidents, health insurance should only cover catastrophic injury.
Geico doesn't cover new tires or an oil change. your yearly physical and trip to see the doc for a sniffle shouldn't be insurance, it should be over the counter.
oh yeah, and put the damn prices on a board like at mcdonalds, and online. let people KNOW WHAT IT COSTS BEFORE FUCKING CHARGING THEM!!!!!! I shouldn't find out 3 months latre that the MRI cost 150 more than you thought because insurance only covered part of it.
but the fucking commies in govt don't want solutions, they want control...
just like car insurance only covers catastrophic accidents, health insurance should only cover catastrophic injury.
Geico doesn't cover new tires or an oil change. your yearly physical and trip to see the doc for a sniffle shouldn't be insurance, it should be over the counter.
oh yeah, and put the damn prices on a board like at mcdonalds, and online. let people KNOW WHAT IT COSTS BEFORE FUCKING CHARGING THEM!!!!!! I shouldn't find out 3 months latre that the MRI cost 150 more than you thought because insurance only covered part of it.
but the fucking commies in govt don't want solutions, they want control...
Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM (8D42x)
54
By the way, for those of you who get those annoying "get the benefits you deserve!" Medicare commercials on TV with dry-drunk Joe Namath, guess who the new spokesman is?
J.J. "Dy-No-Mite!" Walker. And yes, he really does use his catch phrase in the commercial.
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
J.J. "Dy-No-Mite!" Walker. And yes, he really does use his catch phrase in the commercial.
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM (2JVJo)
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The DMV is one thing, in my experience, that has actually improved with COVID. You make an appointment online, you go at the scheduled time, and you're in and out in 30 minutes. No more first come, first served, everyone wait for hours and hours.
They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
Yeah, no.
Around here, the only appointment you can get is 6 months out.
I don't need the British Healthcare System running my DMV.
The DMV is one thing, in my experience, that has actually improved with COVID. You make an appointment online, you go at the scheduled time, and you're in and out in 30 minutes. No more first come, first served, everyone wait for hours and hours.
They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
Yeah, no.
Around here, the only appointment you can get is 6 months out.
I don't need the British Healthcare System running my DMV.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 10:16 AM (Zz0t1)
56
Didn't the VA have secret waiting lists where is was
not impossible to for veterans to die while waiting for care? Should
that not be the ultimate warning for the single payer system they're
pushing?
Posted by: Flyguy at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM
Yep. Plus they have/had no so secret waiting lists. They told me the wait for a heart cath was three years when I needed one. I got put on a waiting list and then had the wife get blue cross through her working for the VA as a civilian and got the heart job done three weeks later.
not impossible to for veterans to die while waiting for care? Should
that not be the ultimate warning for the single payer system they're
pushing?
Posted by: Flyguy at June 24, 2021 10:08 AM
Yep. Plus they have/had no so secret waiting lists. They told me the wait for a heart cath was three years when I needed one. I got put on a waiting list and then had the wife get blue cross through her working for the VA as a civilian and got the heart job done three weeks later.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:16 AM (JUOKG)
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"One significant complaint about American health care is that we spend too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing?"
I believe that a significant percentage of the cost of US healthcare is due to existing government involvement in US healthcare.
I believe that a 2nd contributing factor is permitting companies to rape US consumers because some politician (or close relative) is getting paid for it, ala epipen.
I believe the final contributing factor is allowing other countries to use US developed medicines and devices without paying a reasonable price for them.
Of course, items 2 & 3 are government related as well.
I believe that a significant percentage of the cost of US healthcare is due to existing government involvement in US healthcare.
I believe that a 2nd contributing factor is permitting companies to rape US consumers because some politician (or close relative) is getting paid for it, ala epipen.
I believe the final contributing factor is allowing other countries to use US developed medicines and devices without paying a reasonable price for them.
Of course, items 2 & 3 are government related as well.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:16 AM (U7wke)
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#29 was just bashing Biden, who look of death
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:12 AM (bTQ72)
Yellow fever? He spends his nights in the Whitehouse basement digging locks for the Panama Canal.
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:12 AM (bTQ72)
Yellow fever? He spends his nights in the Whitehouse basement digging locks for the Panama Canal.
Posted by: Count de Monet, checked in to the Heartbreak Hotel at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (4I/2K)
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I've spent over 3000 on an indemnity Heath care plan since I retired in January and haven't used it yet. I should have just rolled the dice. COBRA would have cost me 1200 a month.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (2DOZq)
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The FBI has just released new footage of Ashli Babbitt stashing a nuke behind a planter in Pelosi's foyer.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (5atWK)
61
Fuck that monkey in particular!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (M119n)
62
B1-Bs are taking off right now... Biden's coming for us.
Posted by: Archer at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (Fv+iD)
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They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
It's a clusterfvck here, has been forever, and is even worse since Wuhan flu. And I remember California being even worse.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
It's a clusterfvck here, has been forever, and is even worse since Wuhan flu. And I remember California being even worse.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 24, 2021 10:17 AM (Q9lwr)
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Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM (8D42x)
The idea behind insurance paying for physicals is it's a net benefit to insurance to have you go. If people have to pay for their physicals they will be less likely to have them hence they will be sicker when they do get seen and it will cost more.
The idea behind insurance paying for physicals is it's a net benefit to insurance to have you go. If people have to pay for their physicals they will be less likely to have them hence they will be sicker when they do get seen and it will cost more.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (F12Cs)
65
"Sign saying 'You must be this stupid to ride this ride?'
Wonder how hard it would be to hack a teleprompter. They'll just parrot whatever is on the screen.
Kinda sad that there is no need to hack Biden's teleprompter to make him say stupid things. It's a bad Austin Powers reboot:
Dr Evil: ...and have the President threaten to nuke America!
No 2: (Ahem) about that...
Wonder how hard it would be to hack a teleprompter. They'll just parrot whatever is on the screen.
Kinda sad that there is no need to hack Biden's teleprompter to make him say stupid things. It's a bad Austin Powers reboot:
Dr Evil: ...and have the President threaten to nuke America!
No 2: (Ahem) about that...
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (83lwH)
66
Tin soldiers and Biden's coming. We're finally on our own.
Posted by: Archer at June 24, 2021 10:20 AM (Fv+iD)
67
I saw Chickenfoot open up for the Monkee at the Moron Amphitheatre in '21.
Posted by: Zombie Jared at June 24, 2021 10:20 AM (stW/m)
68
Someone mentioned that mRNA researcher Dr. Malone in the early thread ... he has Rumble videos, one is titled "Don't Come Back till your Lips are Blue". Meaning people with Covid were sent home to get dangerously sick (without useful treatments like HCQ, Ivermectin, etc.) ... then they could get hospitalized and maybe die (due to "malpractice").
That whole scenario makes this BigGov move toward control of health care seem like part of The Plan to control us all ... medical passports leading to social justice credit scores, the whole nine yards.
this is Dr. Malone,
https://tinyurl.com/2fu3j5fk
and this is some guy on Rumble, on how the Medical Emergency BS is "unraveling the Magna Carta". The British version of God given rights (not government granted rights)
https://tinyurl.com/b232pyc
That whole scenario makes this BigGov move toward control of health care seem like part of The Plan to control us all ... medical passports leading to social justice credit scores, the whole nine yards.
this is Dr. Malone,
https://tinyurl.com/2fu3j5fk
and this is some guy on Rumble, on how the Medical Emergency BS is "unraveling the Magna Carta". The British version of God given rights (not government granted rights)
https://tinyurl.com/b232pyc
Posted by: illiniwek at June 24, 2021 10:20 AM (Cus5s)
69
Office Sockis
Posted by: Uncle Vud at June 24, 2021 10:20 AM (stW/m)
70
It is funny that Biduh said 'own an F-15'.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (oHd/0)
71
They should keep the new system going. It works.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
Yes I just did that to get my 'gold star'. The mega centers are very good also and I believe you could schedule appointments there prior to Covid.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 24, 2021 10:13 AM (mdjgu)
Yes I just did that to get my 'gold star'. The mega centers are very good also and I believe you could schedule appointments there prior to Covid.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (2DOZq)
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (83lwH)
73
MIAMI BLDG COLLAPSE WAS FILLED WITH WHITE SUPREMACIST GUN OWNERS AND THEIR INSURRECTIONIST BOMBY THINGIES WENT SPLODEY
Posted by: Buh Buh Buh Biden, Baby! at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (fKdxJ)
74
So if I buy a $650K condo in a 35 year old highrise, and the building collapses, does my homeowner's insurance cover me?
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (qpX6U)
75
I get a physical and blood work done twice a year because I am on heart meds. Tricare covers the first one at 80% and I am on the hook for everything from visit number two.
My health insurance actually improves next year when I go on medicare.
My health insurance actually improves next year when I go on medicare.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (JUOKG)
76
"One significant complaint about American health care is that we spend
too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or
farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing"
Here's one of my problems with it: the AMA is a cartel, maybe the most powerful cartel in America. So it's very good at doing what cartels do: restricting access to the goods and services offered by its members in order to raise their pay and prestige, and lower competition. And then we have to listen to them bemoan the cost of health care.
An it looks now like doctors are just one more cog in the leftist machine.
too much money on it. But it is an industry just like widget making or
farming. Why is that necessarily a bad thing"
Here's one of my problems with it: the AMA is a cartel, maybe the most powerful cartel in America. So it's very good at doing what cartels do: restricting access to the goods and services offered by its members in order to raise their pay and prestige, and lower competition. And then we have to listen to them bemoan the cost of health care.
An it looks now like doctors are just one more cog in the leftist machine.
Posted by: JB at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (TO8Xm)
Posted by: Hoyt's FBI Agent Garcia at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (83lwH)
78
It is funny that Biduh said 'own an F-15'.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (oHd/0)
The F-35 is relatively new. Dementia patients tend to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the 35's ass.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (oHd/0)
The F-35 is relatively new. Dementia patients tend to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the 35's ass.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (5atWK)
79
More lies. Medicare pays for eye surgery.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM (XxJt1)
80
The F-35 is relatively new. Dementia patients tend
to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the
35's ass.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM
We know that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can. Tests have shown that.
to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the
35's ass.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM
We know that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can. Tests have shown that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM (JUOKG)
81
78 It is funny that Biduh said 'own an F-15'.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (oHd/0)
The F-35 is relatively new. Dementia patients tend to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the 35's ass.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (5atWK)
My first job out of college involved writing ads for the F-35.
This was in 2006.
Time flies and crawls.
I guess even HE knows the F-35 isn't really combat capable.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (oHd/0)
The F-35 is relatively new. Dementia patients tend to live in the past. Besides, I think the 15 could probably kick the 35's ass.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:22 AM (5atWK)
My first job out of college involved writing ads for the F-35.
This was in 2006.
Time flies and crawls.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (KbCG3)
82
So if I buy a $650K condo in a 35 year old high rise, and the building collapses, does my homeowner's insurance cover me?
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information
Depends on your insurance contract terms and the terms of the condo associations insurance.
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information
Depends on your insurance contract terms and the terms of the condo associations insurance.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (Rvt88)
83
If you want to see what insurance does to health costs, just look at veterinary medicine. It used to be that you paid cash for procedures. Now, there is pet insurance and there are all sorts of new charges for you, like pet dentistry. Dog neuters used to be cheap. The surgery they just did on my dog was $254 just for the surgery.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (5HBd1)
84
John McAfee's attorney fuels conspiracy theories by claiming his client was NOT suicidal after tech-outlaw tweeted he would not die 'a la Epstein' and that the US government 'wants to make an example of me'
why did everyone thin Epstein was kill but not McAfee?
why did everyone thin Epstein was kill but not McAfee?
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (bTQ72)
85
I believe doctor's prescribe medications that they know will have little effect on a patients condition for the sole reason being the kickbacks. My doctor recently told me to go on Vascepa for high cholesterol. I think it's expensive and from what I've read it will do very little to lower my triglycerides unless I take it for years. It's over a hundred bucks a month.
Diet and exercise will do more and cost less.
I'll pass.
Diet and exercise will do more and cost less.
I'll pass.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (3H9h1)
86
More lies. Medicare pays for eye surgery.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM
I think they are talking about glasses which medicare does not cover unless you have had cataract surgery.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM
I think they are talking about glasses which medicare does not cover unless you have had cataract surgery.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (JUOKG)
87
@tomselliott
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"
https://tinyurl.com/yepomrln
"Luckily they didn't have nukes!"
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"
https://tinyurl.com/yepomrln
"Luckily they didn't have nukes!"
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (cF8AT)
88
I'll take American medical care, warts and all, over any other country's system.
After seeing such an enormous swath of the healthcare system cover themselves in shame and disgrace for 16 solid months, I'm not even so sure about all that anymore. Them warts is mountains now.
After seeing such an enormous swath of the healthcare system cover themselves in shame and disgrace for 16 solid months, I'm not even so sure about all that anymore. Them warts is mountains now.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (Bmy3R)
89
My health insurance sucks balls.
It's really REALLY bad.
So, I don't go to the doctor. Plus, I suspect doctors are padding their billing by adding on unnecessary stuff. They have months of being shut down for regular screening stuff to make up for.
No thank you.
It's really REALLY bad.
So, I don't go to the doctor. Plus, I suspect doctors are padding their billing by adding on unnecessary stuff. They have months of being shut down for regular screening stuff to make up for.
No thank you.
Posted by: nurse ratched at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (dQOwJ)
90
The Retarded One believes you can't own a cannon.
He's dumb as a stick....but got 81 million votes
He's dumb as a stick....but got 81 million votes
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (J1cL/)
91
>>>Don't Come Back till your Lips are Blue". Meaning people with Covid were sent home to get dangerously sick (without useful treatments like HCQ, Ivermectin, etc.) ... then they could get hospitalized and maybe die (due to "malpractice").
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Hmmm. Sounds like my experience.
I went to Acute Care, which sent me directly to the ER. They tested me and sent me home with an oral steroid. Two days later I was back in the ER feeling much worse. This time they admitted me, and I spend the next five days there receiving Remdemsivir.
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Hmmm. Sounds like my experience.
I went to Acute Care, which sent me directly to the ER. They tested me and sent me home with an oral steroid. Two days later I was back in the ER feeling much worse. This time they admitted me, and I spend the next five days there receiving Remdemsivir.
Posted by: Swingin' for the downs: Now fortified with Remdemsivir at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (Uy7h6)
92
"Its major trust funds are projected to reach insolvency within the next 5 years."
This is fiscal kabuki theater; none of the entitlement "trust funds" are solvent, because the entire contents of the funds were spent and replaced by the feds with IOU's to themselves. It's an IOU to themselves because the government debt conveyor belt immediately explodes without using printed money to pad out treasury purchases just to cover the interest, let alone any principal. Actual unfunded liabilities are somewhere north of 100 trillion USD.
It doesn't work for them any more than it does for a 5-year-old with a piggy bank; they money IS. NOT. THERE.
This is fiscal kabuki theater; none of the entitlement "trust funds" are solvent, because the entire contents of the funds were spent and replaced by the feds with IOU's to themselves. It's an IOU to themselves because the government debt conveyor belt immediately explodes without using printed money to pad out treasury purchases just to cover the interest, let alone any principal. Actual unfunded liabilities are somewhere north of 100 trillion USD.
It doesn't work for them any more than it does for a 5-year-old with a piggy bank; they money IS. NOT. THERE.
Posted by: somedood at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (CtltA)
93
My first job out of college involved writing ads for the F-35.
This was in 2006.
Time flies and crawls.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (KbCG3)
I grew up next to a SAC Base. All my Friends Dad's worked out there, some Pilots who went and bombed Viet Nam in B-52s.
Those planes were older than I am.... and some are still flying. I'm 62.
Scary shit.
This was in 2006.
Time flies and crawls.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM (KbCG3)
I grew up next to a SAC Base. All my Friends Dad's worked out there, some Pilots who went and bombed Viet Nam in B-52s.
Those planes were older than I am.... and some are still flying. I'm 62.
Scary shit.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (oHd/0)
94
87 @tomselliott
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"
https://tinyurl.com/yepomrln
"Luckily they didn't have nukes!"
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (cF8AT)
Sheldon Whitehouse and the squad caused the Capitol riot? Well, I'll be.
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"
https://tinyurl.com/yepomrln
"Luckily they didn't have nukes!"
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:25 AM (cF8AT)
Sheldon Whitehouse and the squad caused the Capitol riot? Well, I'll be.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (KbCG3)
95
More lies. Medicare pays for eye surgery.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM (XxJt1)
They don't pay for the laser cataract . They only pay for old school procedure. I only know that because my former boss went through the hassle and ended up paying a big chunk himself.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:23 AM (XxJt1)
They don't pay for the laser cataract . They only pay for old school procedure. I only know that because my former boss went through the hassle and ended up paying a big chunk himself.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:27 AM (2DOZq)
96
The Root Cause was the brazen stealing of an election right in front of our faces, Nanzi.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 10:28 AM (Bmy3R)
97
I grew up next to a SAC Base. All my Friends Dad's worked out there, some Pilots who went and bombed Viet Nam in B-52s.
Those planes were older than I am.... and some are still flying. I'm 62.
Scary shit.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (oHd/0)
Gives new meaning to retiring a plane.
Those planes were older than I am.... and some are still flying. I'm 62.
Scary shit.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:26 AM (oHd/0)
Gives new meaning to retiring a plane.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:28 AM (KbCG3)
98
"why did everyone thin Epstein was kill but not McAfee?"
I think after Epstein, everyone is adjusting to the new normal.
Another fence post goes up and the wilds hogs accept just it because the same thing happened yesterday.
https://tinyurl.com/29h7ntym
I think after Epstein, everyone is adjusting to the new normal.
Another fence post goes up and the wilds hogs accept just it because the same thing happened yesterday.
https://tinyurl.com/29h7ntym
Posted by: Hoyt's FBI Agent Garcia at June 24, 2021 10:28 AM (83lwH)
99
The biggest problem IMO with American healthcare is not the cost, but the complexity and opacity of billing. Every significant medical event creates a trail of endless mail, phone calls, head scratches about insurance "statements" that say "This is not a bill" --followed by collection notices from a hospital or doctor, more calls to insurance, etc.
At a certain point, Ma and Pa Kettle just throw up their hands and say "I wish someone could just take care of this."
So it may not be good policy, but I think unless the Rs solve the paper mess and create a better mechanism to manage the patient/provider/billing/insurance interface (yes with some government intervention) then I think the public tosses the whole thing in favor of "Single Payer." Notice how the appeal is baked right in there: "Single payer" = "Simple payer."
People can be very irrational when it comes to wanting to offload frustration and uncertainty.
At a certain point, Ma and Pa Kettle just throw up their hands and say "I wish someone could just take care of this."
So it may not be good policy, but I think unless the Rs solve the paper mess and create a better mechanism to manage the patient/provider/billing/insurance interface (yes with some government intervention) then I think the public tosses the whole thing in favor of "Single Payer." Notice how the appeal is baked right in there: "Single payer" = "Simple payer."
People can be very irrational when it comes to wanting to offload frustration and uncertainty.
Posted by: Zek at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5RTdG)
100
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"''
Anti-Semitism and islamophobia
Nancy is completely insane?
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"''
Anti-Semitism and islamophobia
Nancy is completely insane?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (Zmnko)
101
I was looking into getting a black powder cannon.
Where would I store it was the question I was not able to answer, since I was looking at ones that were the size of a minicooper
Where would I store it was the question I was not able to answer, since I was looking at ones that were the size of a minicooper
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (bTQ72)
102
Statins in general for lowering cholesterol have been proven for years to have little effect on health outcomes. Sure, they make the number a little lower, but the net effect on heart attacks and strokes is nil. To be fair, I am an ER doc, so I don't follow the latest literature on statins because it is not in my purview to prescribe them. But, really, there are few side effects, and patients want a magic bullet to fix their problems and being told to eat better and exercise more is not it.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5atWK)
103
Here's one of my problems with it: the AMA is a cartel, maybe the most powerful cartel in America. So it's very good at doing what cartels do: restricting access to the goods and services offered by its members in order to raise their pay and prestige, and lower competition. And then we have to listen to them bemoan the cost of health care.An it looks now like doctors are just one more cog in the leftist machine.
Posted by: JB
Put down the Koolaide dude.
The AMA 'represents' less than 50% of American physicians, and they pad those numbers with free memberships to every med student and resident in the US.
More are institutional/libary memberships. JAMA is a joke and no one takes it seriously.
I literally do not know a single physician that belongs or feels represented by them in any way.
Last time I saw a pic of the Board, a long time ago, it looked like the membership committee at Sen. Swine's beach club. The AMA isn't shit.
Posted by: JB
Put down the Koolaide dude.
The AMA 'represents' less than 50% of American physicians, and they pad those numbers with free memberships to every med student and resident in the US.
More are institutional/libary memberships. JAMA is a joke and no one takes it seriously.
I literally do not know a single physician that belongs or feels represented by them in any way.
Last time I saw a pic of the Board, a long time ago, it looked like the membership committee at Sen. Swine's beach club. The AMA isn't shit.
Posted by: Surprise Anal Murder Chicken at June 24, 2021 10:30 AM (vzKmu)
104
102 Statins in general for lowering cholesterol have been proven for years to have little effect on health outcomes. Sure, they make the number a little lower, but the net effect on heart attacks and strokes is nil. To be fair, I am an ER doc, so I don't follow the latest literature on statins because it is not in my purview to prescribe them. But, really, there are few side effects, and patients want a magic bullet to fix their problems and being told to eat better and exercise more is not it.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5atWK)
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Good. I'm sticking to cocaine.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5atWK)
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Good. I'm sticking to cocaine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:30 AM (LvTSG)
105
"99
So it may not be good policy, but I think unless the Rs solve
Posted by: Zek at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5RTdG)"
Those jackasses aren't going to solve anything. They're part of the problem.
So it may not be good policy, but I think unless the Rs solve
Posted by: Zek at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (5RTdG)"
Those jackasses aren't going to solve anything. They're part of the problem.
Posted by: somedood at June 24, 2021 10:30 AM (CtltA)
106
You get penalized if you don't take Medicare, even if you are covered at work. They automatically sign you up for Medicare. If you don't sign back up for Medicare in a certain amount of time, there are financial penalties. Dont' remember the exact info, but I went ahead and signed up for Medicare b too. So I pay for that and I pay extra for the crappy insurance we now have at work. If I take the coverage they pay for, it doesn't really cover anything.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 10:30 AM (5HBd1)
107
I've had two cataracts removed since I went on Medicare. I opted for the laser surgery the first time and coughed up the extra thousand. Did not do that the second time and Medicare (plus a great supplemental) covered the whole thing.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (XxJt1)
108
I grew up near a SAC base too. I also dated the Deputy Wing Commanders' daughter in HS. He took me on a tour. I got to sit in the pilot's seat of a B-52. Very cool.
Posted by: Archer at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (Fv+iD)
109
If only Republicans had a chance to do something about government intervention in the medical system. Well maybe when we get all three branches, Hollywood, the media, Venezuela, Pol Pot and Lena Dunham. Until then it's gonna, be tough to get anything done.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (F12Cs)
110
So if I buy a $650K condo in a 35 year old high rise, and the building collapses, does my homeowner's insurance cover me?
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information
Yes it covers you unless there was an exclusion for the cause of lost.
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information
Yes it covers you unless there was an exclusion for the cause of lost.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (2DOZq)
111
The idea behind insurance paying for physicals is it's a net benefit to insurance to have you go. If people have to pay for their physicals they will be less likely to have them hence they will be sicker when they do get seen and it will cost more.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (F12Cs)
and what does that physical cost? do you know the price up front? i sure as hell dont. but i bet you, if it's 50 a year people would get it if they felt it necessary. if it's 500 and you get the same 5 minutes, people will think it's a rip off OR find someone who can do it as good but cheaper.
that's the major problem, no one knows what anything costs, except cosmetics as mentioned above.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (F12Cs)
and what does that physical cost? do you know the price up front? i sure as hell dont. but i bet you, if it's 50 a year people would get it if they felt it necessary. if it's 500 and you get the same 5 minutes, people will think it's a rip off OR find someone who can do it as good but cheaper.
that's the major problem, no one knows what anything costs, except cosmetics as mentioned above.
Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (8D42x)
112
I will retire If they lower the age for Medicare. Some tax revenue could be lost if people leave the work force. On the bright side a job opening is created for a millennial.
Posted by: 4thewin at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (UxzRy)
113
When Hunter OD's his body will lie in state under the Rotunda.
Pelosi and Schumer will blame white supremacists.
Viewing will be restricted because of Trump Won flags.
Pelosi and Schumer will blame white supremacists.
Viewing will be restricted because of Trump Won flags.
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (J1cL/)
114
@105
Yes they are part of the problem. But I think that unless they fix it, they (and we) lose it all for gubmint care along the UK model.
Yes they are part of the problem. But I think that unless they fix it, they (and we) lose it all for gubmint care along the UK model.
Posted by: Zek at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (5RTdG)
115
SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"
ie, Goldstein
Nancy is trying too hard. But I can't tell if this is wicked smart or insanity-laced stupid, because we keep getting out-maneuvered by these people.
ie, Goldstein
Nancy is trying too hard. But I can't tell if this is wicked smart or insanity-laced stupid, because we keep getting out-maneuvered by these people.
Posted by: Hoyt's FBI Agent Garcia at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (83lwH)
116
109 If only Republicans had a chance to do something about government intervention in the medical system. Well maybe when we get all three branches, Hollywood, the media, Venezuela, Pol Pot and Lena Dunham. Until then it's gonna, be tough to get anything done.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (F12Cs)
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"It was either that or trying to frame Trump for Russian collusion. I think we chose well."
-Paul Ryan
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (F12Cs)
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"It was either that or trying to frame Trump for Russian collusion. I think we chose well."
-Paul Ryan
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (LvTSG)
117
John McAfee's attorney fuels conspiracy theories by claiming his client was NOT suicidal after tech-outlaw tweeted he would not die 'a la Epstein' and that the US government 'wants to make an example of me'
why did everyone thin Epstein was kill but not McAfee?
Posted by: will choose a nic later
I promise you and everyone that I will NEVER commit suicide to solve my problems.
Now, homicide? That is a different story.
why did everyone thin Epstein was kill but not McAfee?
Posted by: will choose a nic later
I promise you and everyone that I will NEVER commit suicide to solve my problems.
Now, homicide? That is a different story.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (+UWHh)
118
.@SpeakerPelosi: "Root causes" of Capitol riot were "white supremacy, anti-Semitism, islamophobia"''
Anti-Semitism and islamophobia
Nancy is completely insane?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (Zmnko)
/thinks back to Sesame Street... starts to sing...
One of these things, is not like the other
One of these things just does not belonggggg
Anti-Semitism and islamophobia
Nancy is completely insane?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:29 AM (Zmnko)
/thinks back to Sesame Street... starts to sing...
One of these things, is not like the other
One of these things just does not belonggggg
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (oHd/0)
119
Nancy Pelosi has confirmed that she will form a select committee to investigate the Capitol riot.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (NpAcC)
120
31 I believe Lasik surgery and plastic surgery are the only healthcare costs that have gone down over time...because they are generally not covered by insurance.
So providers had to compete with each other on prices and treatment.
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (khAeP)
Also the most profitable, because it's all Cash. and also why you see these Men and women butcher themselves to look like Monsters IE John Kerry looks like Frankenstein now.
So providers had to compete with each other on prices and treatment.
Posted by: What's a Seawolf? at June 24, 2021 10:10 AM (khAeP)
Also the most profitable, because it's all Cash. and also why you see these Men and women butcher themselves to look like Monsters IE John Kerry looks like Frankenstein now.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (dKiJG)
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So if I buy a $650K condo in a 35 year old high rise, and the building collapses, does my homeowner's insurance cover me?
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Yes it covers you unless there was an exclusion for the cause of lost.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM
My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion.
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Yes it covers you unless there was an exclusion for the cause of lost.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM
My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (JUOKG)
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that's the major problem, no one knows what anything costs, except cosmetics as mentioned above.
Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (8D42x)
I don't disagree with you, I was just noting that thing about physicals. It's baked into the cake because insurance companies *want* to incentivize physicals. The whole thing is stupid.
Posted by: SturmToddler at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (8D42x)
I don't disagree with you, I was just noting that thing about physicals. It's baked into the cake because insurance companies *want* to incentivize physicals. The whole thing is stupid.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (F12Cs)
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I will retire If they lower the age for Medicare. Some tax revenue could be lost if people leave the work force. On the bright side a job opening is created for a millennial.
Posted by: 4thewin at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (UxzRy)
I've got four years until I get there. I've budgeted for it .
Posted by: 4thewin at June 24, 2021 10:31 AM (UxzRy)
I've got four years until I get there. I've budgeted for it .
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (2DOZq)
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Hey, what happened to the building?
The front fell off!
The front fell off?
Yes! The front fell off!
Well, the front is not supposed to fall off, now, is it?
Obviously not!
The front fell off!
The front fell off?
Yes! The front fell off!
Well, the front is not supposed to fall off, now, is it?
Obviously not!
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (5atWK)
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111 The idea behind insurance paying for physicals is it's a net benefit to insurance to have you go. If people have to pay for their physicals they will be less likely to have them hence they will be sicker when they do get seen and it will cost more.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (F12Cs)
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It's also why dental insurance is happy to eat the cost of regular dentist visits. A dentist visit is cheap. Fixing dying teeth is expensive.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:19 AM (F12Cs)
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It's also why dental insurance is happy to eat the cost of regular dentist visits. A dentist visit is cheap. Fixing dying teeth is expensive.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (LvTSG)
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Tech giants have repeatedly said they would welcome government regulation -- if it's the right regulation, of course. But faced with five antitrust bills that could unwind what the House Judiciary Committee described as Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook's "monopoly power," Big Tech is bringing out the big lobbying guns.
Apple CEO Tim Cook himself called Speaker Nancy Pelosi to "deliver a warning" that the "rushed" antitrust bills could disrupt the iPhone, according to The New York Times, and that's not all:
"Executives, lobbyists, and more than a dozen think tanks and advocacy groups paid by tech companies have swarmed Capitol offices, called and emailed lawmakers and their staff members, and written letters arguing there will be dire consequences for the industry and the country if the ideas become law," the NYT wrote.
Apple CEO Tim Cook himself called Speaker Nancy Pelosi to "deliver a warning" that the "rushed" antitrust bills could disrupt the iPhone, according to The New York Times, and that's not all:
"Executives, lobbyists, and more than a dozen think tanks and advocacy groups paid by tech companies have swarmed Capitol offices, called and emailed lawmakers and their staff members, and written letters arguing there will be dire consequences for the industry and the country if the ideas become law," the NYT wrote.
Posted by: SMOD at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (RHGPo)
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For years I've had a catastrophic health insurance plan (big deductible, then pays everything, with an HSA). It was grandfathered in during the Obamacare fiasco. Still, my payment doubled. Then a Lil Blutarski graduated, got a job and got his own insurance.
I received a letter saying, "Congratulations! Because Lil Blutarski is not being covered we are lowering your monthly payment from $1420 to $1640". Double plus good, that.
I received a letter saying, "Congratulations! Because Lil Blutarski is not being covered we are lowering your monthly payment from $1420 to $1640". Double plus good, that.
Posted by: Blutarski at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (6Hjyp)
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"If only Republicans had a chance to do something about government intervention in the medical system. Well maybe when we get all three branches, Hollywood, the media, Venezuela, Pol Pot and Lena Dunham.."
And risk our majority? Are you nuts?
And risk our majority? Are you nuts?
Posted by: Hoyt's GOP Cuckold at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (83lwH)
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I promise you and everyone that I will NEVER commit suicide to solve my problems.
Now, homicide? That is a different story.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (+UWHh)
I decided many many years ago, that I was not willing to die for my country.
I am however, willing to kill for it.
Now, homicide? That is a different story.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (+UWHh)
I decided many many years ago, that I was not willing to die for my country.
I am however, willing to kill for it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (oHd/0)
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74 So if I buy a $650K condo in a 35 year old highrise, and the building collapses, does my homeowner's insurance cover me?
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet at June 24, 2021 10:21 AM (qpX6U)
Y'all do know that many of those older high-rises were built during the big cartel money laundering times.
I'm sure the highest building standards were used.
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Y'all do know that many of those older high-rises were built during the big cartel money laundering times.
I'm sure the highest building standards were used.
Posted by: Justsayin' at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (Fs5vw)
131
Such BS....
@joshdcaplan 4m
CNBC: Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
@joshdcaplan 4m
CNBC: Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (cF8AT)
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For condo buildings (just moved out of one in FL). The Association is responsible for the structure, you are responsible for everything "inside the hard walls".
(At least it was in my Association)
(At least it was in my Association)
Posted by: Scott_T at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (2waQ7)
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128 And risk our majority? Are you nuts?
Posted by: Hoyt's GOP Cuckold at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (83lwH)
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Throwing away the majority is another matter, though.
Posted by: Hoyt's GOP Cuckold at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (83lwH)
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Throwing away the majority is another matter, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (LvTSG)
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Don't forget that Democrats have already raided Medicare and opened it up to illegal immigrants, or immigrants who have never paid into it. It is already unsustainable and this would spell the end of private Health insurance. Rather than provide expanded services, it will also slowly take away from critical services and take end of life or severe disease treatment out of your hands. Nothing comes for "free".
Posted by: Marcus T at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (dhhKu)
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#112 I bailed at age 60.
I suppressed my income to take advantage of Obamacare. Premiums were $1.79 mo.
Yep ...you have to outthink the leviathan.
I suppressed my income to take advantage of Obamacare. Premiums were $1.79 mo.
Yep ...you have to outthink the leviathan.
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (J1cL/)
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why did everyone think Epstein was killed but not McAfee?
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM
1. Because McAfee was a total nutball. Take a look at his "legal issues/personal life" section on his wiki page
2. Because Epstein had blackmail material on a bunch of politicians.
Posted by: will choose a nic later at June 24, 2021 10:24 AM
1. Because McAfee was a total nutball. Take a look at his "legal issues/personal life" section on his wiki page
2. Because Epstein had blackmail material on a bunch of politicians.
Posted by: Chuck C at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (EughT)
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"My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion."
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
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138
Newly Released Video From Justice Dept Shows The Rotunda Door On January 6th At Capitol Complex -- One Of The "Protesters" Looks Like RNC/DNC Bomber From The Night Before
Posted by: SMOD at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (Zmnko)
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as soon as medicare covers all eye corrective surgery (just cateracts now) the cost will go out of your newly renewed sight. as not covered now, resaonable. not insurance covered is the solution to run-away costs.
Posted by: politicians on a stake at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (lNSu6)
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Posted by: redridinghood at June 24, 2021 10:32 AM (NpAcC)
It's all about the news cycle. They will talk about this right through the next stolen election.
It's all about the news cycle. They will talk about this right through the next stolen election.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:35 AM (F12Cs)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at June 24, 2021 10:35 AM (sJHOI)
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135 #112 I bailed at age 60.
I suppressed my income to take advantage of Obamacare. Premiums were $1.79 mo.
Yep ...you have to outthink the leviathan.
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (J1cL/)
One of the easy ways to undermine the regime is by taxing its resources.
I suppressed my income to take advantage of Obamacare. Premiums were $1.79 mo.
Yep ...you have to outthink the leviathan.
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (J1cL/)
One of the easy ways to undermine the regime is by taxing its resources.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is Already Dead at June 24, 2021 10:35 AM (z5Vrg)
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If insurance went back to what is was originally 40-50 years ago prices would plummet overnight. I am self employed and cannot afford insurance as it is currently structured, I pay cash for me and my family and get HUGE discounts, usually 50-75%, and it costs less than co-pays. And no calling insurance companies to fight with somebody trying to get approval etc...
Posted by: Ripley at June 24, 2021 10:35 AM (MxEKc)
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"My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion."
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
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Mine excludes damage due to governmental malfeasance/incompetence.
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet
Mine excludes damage due to governmental malfeasance/incompetence.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Rvt88)
146
138 Newly Released Video From Justice Dept Shows The Rotunda Door On January 6th At Capitol Complex -- One Of The "Protesters" Looks Like RNC/DNC Bomber From The Night Before
They are gonna pick and chose whatever video makes Trump look bad
They are gonna pick and chose whatever video makes Trump look bad
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Zmnko)
147
CNBC: Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (cF8AT)
Ewwww... First Amendment lawsuit... incoming!
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (cF8AT)
Ewwww... First Amendment lawsuit... incoming!
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (oHd/0)
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145 "My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion."
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
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Mine excludes damage due to governmental malfeasance/incompetence.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Rvt8
You got suckered.
Mine excludes damage from spacecraft. Not joking.
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Mine excludes damage due to governmental malfeasance/incompetence.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Rvt8
You got suckered.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is Already Dead at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (z5Vrg)
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I take one medication, an inhaled steroid called Advair. It's $600 a month. With my work insurance, the policy they pay for would cover half. So I paid for the top tier, which covered it up to $50. So, they managed to find a new generic for it and switched me over to the generic. I had to call my doctor to see if it was okay for me to be on that. It's supposed to be the same, but with this stuff, it would take a month to find out the effects of the new one. Plus I have to have my doctor write up a new prescription for the generic.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (5HBd1)
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... arguing there will be dire consequences for the industry and the country if the ideas become law," the NYT wrote.
Posted by: SMOD at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (RHGPo)
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Okay. Do it. Destroy Big Tech. Big Tech is a synonym for "bad actor."
There will be consequences to this. Huge unemployment in high-income brackets. Infrastructure disruption where some of the internet stops working for a while. More government interference making privacy and reliability worse.
There is a lot of downside. Some of that downside belongs to me - I would certainly lose my high-tech job if this happens. But the problem is so catastrophically huge and so broadly systemic that it doesn't matter how expensive and disruptive it would be to break these guys into pieces.
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is right now.
Posted by: SMOD at June 24, 2021 10:33 AM (RHGPo)
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Okay. Do it. Destroy Big Tech. Big Tech is a synonym for "bad actor."
There will be consequences to this. Huge unemployment in high-income brackets. Infrastructure disruption where some of the internet stops working for a while. More government interference making privacy and reliability worse.
There is a lot of downside. Some of that downside belongs to me - I would certainly lose my high-tech job if this happens. But the problem is so catastrophically huge and so broadly systemic that it doesn't matter how expensive and disruptive it would be to break these guys into pieces.
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is right now.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Jsjd7)
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (F12Cs)
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That condo collapsed because of Systemic White Racism
Don'tchaknowanything?
Oh and because Republicans dragged their feet on the infrastructure porkulus.
Don'tchaknowanything?
Oh and because Republicans dragged their feet on the infrastructure porkulus.
Posted by: torabora at June 24, 2021 10:37 AM (J1cL/)
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:37 AM (5atWK)
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For condo buildings (just moved out of one in FL). The Association is responsible for the structure, you are responsible for everything "inside the hard walls".
(At least it was in my Association)
Posted by: Scott_T at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (2waQ7
Yes that's standard condo insurance. You have limits on structure and personal property. Also likely a percentage of your limits for loss of use if not livable as a result of a covered loss.
(At least it was in my Association)
Posted by: Scott_T at June 24, 2021 10:34 AM (2waQ7
Yes that's standard condo insurance. You have limits on structure and personal property. Also likely a percentage of your limits for loss of use if not livable as a result of a covered loss.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:37 AM (2DOZq)
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I promise you and everyone that I will NEVER commit suicide to solve my problems.
The great question with suicide is, does it solve your problems (I'm leaving aside the shattering it does to your loved ones, if any)? Unless one's faith is truly strong, we have no confidence that there is anything beyond this life, let alone a happier place.
Steven King (I know, I know) did a book once about a fellow who tried to get in touch with the dead to see what was on the other side and found that, rather than a heaven or a hell, it was a nightmare eternity of Lovecraftian monsters torturing the departed.
I've honestly thought about suicide a few times in the darkest of my days, but that fear of what might be beyond has always held me back.
The great question with suicide is, does it solve your problems (I'm leaving aside the shattering it does to your loved ones, if any)? Unless one's faith is truly strong, we have no confidence that there is anything beyond this life, let alone a happier place.
Steven King (I know, I know) did a book once about a fellow who tried to get in touch with the dead to see what was on the other side and found that, rather than a heaven or a hell, it was a nightmare eternity of Lovecraftian monsters torturing the departed.
I've honestly thought about suicide a few times in the darkest of my days, but that fear of what might be beyond has always held me back.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (2JVJo)
156
Rudy has been disbarred in NY State..what a crock
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (BHl5o)
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Can't make it, pretty much only caregiver for Father, but I WILL check, and if there are no otters on ottomans, someone WILL pay dearly 
Posted by: acethepug at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (qPKAe)
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (Jsjd7)
Remember the "we can't drill for oil because it takes 7 years to produce anything" argument? Theyve been making it since 1980.
Actually I think they finally stopped making it in favor of saving the planet from bullshit that isn't happening.
Remember the "we can't drill for oil because it takes 7 years to produce anything" argument? Theyve been making it since 1980.
Actually I think they finally stopped making it in favor of saving the planet from bullshit that isn't happening.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (F12Cs)
159
If chaps weren't "assless" they would be pants.
Posted by: Donkey Joto at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (0D9O2)
160
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (BHl5o)
161
"It'll be great when we get everyone in gubmint health care -- then we can finally put the whitey's at the back of the bus (lowest priority) where they belong!"
/
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Posted by: ShainS at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (O4X3m)
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If chaps weren't "assless" they would be pants.
Posted by: Donkey Joto at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (0D9O2)
:: giggle ::
Posted by: Donkey Joto at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (0D9O2)
:: giggle ::
Posted by: British Child at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (Jsjd7)
163
1000000 in gold would weigh around 34 pounds.
Posted by: Humphreyrobot at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (eZwXS)
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Apropos of nothing, the hospital chain that I just retired from has hired me back on contract to do some specific jobs for them, at three times per hour what they were paying me when I was on salary. Apparently I am the indispensable man after all.
I don't really want to do it but they backed a dump truck of money up to my house.
I'm not made of stone!
I don't really want to do it but they backed a dump truck of money up to my house.
I'm not made of stone!
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
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160 Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Somehow in the old America that would be against his free speech... Welcome to the Gulag
Somehow in the old America that would be against his free speech... Welcome to the Gulag
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:40 AM (Zmnko)
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164 I don't really want to do it but they backed a dump truck of money up to my house.
I'm not made of stone!
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
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I propose a happy middle ground. You do the work, but you give the money to me.
Deal?
I'm not made of stone!
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
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I propose a happy middle ground. You do the work, but you give the money to me.
Deal?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:40 AM (LvTSG)
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... I don't really want to do it but they backed a dump truck of money up to my house. ...
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
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Yeppers, that'll do it. Congratulations.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
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Yeppers, that'll do it. Congratulations.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:40 AM (Jsjd7)
168
Governments do nothing well, except theft and genocide.
Posted by: flounder at June 24, 2021 10:40 AM (KnJdm)
169
If chaps weren't "assless" they would be pants.
Posted by: Donkey Joto at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (0D9O2)
You think you're clever, young man, but it's asses all the way down.
Posted by: Donkey Joto at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (0D9O2)
You think you're clever, young man, but it's asses all the way down.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (yQpMk)
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Steven King (I know, I know) did a book once about a fellow who tried to get in touch with the dead to see what was on the other side and found that, rather than a heaven or a hell, it was a nightmare eternity of Lovecraftian monsters torturing the departed.
I've honestly thought about suicide a few times in the darkest of my days, but that fear of what might be beyond has always held me back.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (2JVJo)
Like everyone, I have a natural fear of dying thanks to the unknown. Then I heard something in a show that blew my mind:
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I've honestly thought about suicide a few times in the darkest of my days, but that fear of what might be beyond has always held me back.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (2JVJo)
Like everyone, I have a natural fear of dying thanks to the unknown. Then I heard something in a show that blew my mind:
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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I'm not made of stone!
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
Nice! Congratulations.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:39 AM (yQpMk)
Nice! Congratulations.
Posted by: flounder at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KnJdm)
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"That condo collapsed because of Systemic White Racism"
It will be interesting to find out what the cause was, if we ever do. I haven't yet seen a complete post-mortem on the collapse of the Florida Bridge Of Inclusivity.
I'm going to guess it was caused by a sinkhole or some kind of bedrock subsidence.
It will be interesting to find out what the cause was, if we ever do. I haven't yet seen a complete post-mortem on the collapse of the Florida Bridge Of Inclusivity.
I'm going to guess it was caused by a sinkhole or some kind of bedrock subsidence.
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You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: Solipsist at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (Jsjd7)
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173 You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: Solipsist at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (Jsjd7)
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Your truth is very powerful. It must be true, for it is your truth.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: Solipsist at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (Jsjd7)
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Your truth is very powerful. It must be true, for it is your truth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (LvTSG)
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Like everyone, I have a natural fear of dying thanks to the unknown.
I'll be happy if I just don't wake up in the Mayan afterlife. There is a reason they convert pretty easily to Catholicism.
I'll be happy if I just don't wake up in the Mayan afterlife. There is a reason they convert pretty easily to Catholicism.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 10:43 AM (yQpMk)
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Ewwww... First Amendment lawsuit... incoming!
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (oHd/0)
No standing -- SCOTUS
Ewwww... First Amendment lawsuit... incoming!
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (oHd/0)
No standing -- SCOTUS
Posted by: Justsayin' at June 24, 2021 10:43 AM (Fs5vw)
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CNBC: Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Tami
A lot of people need lining up against a wall when it is proven.
Posted by: Tami
A lot of people need lining up against a wall when it is proven.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:43 AM (+UWHh)
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>>> Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over [thought crimes]
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (BHl5o)
Fixed it
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (BHl5o)
Fixed it
Posted by: banana Dream at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (BxgaY)
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By the way, for those of you who get those annoying "get the benefits you deserve!" Medicare commercials on TV with dry-drunk Joe Namath, guess who the new spokesman is?
J.J. "Dy-No-Mite!" Walker. And yes, he really does use his catch phrase in the commercial.
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM
Add this to the list of reasons I don't watch TV.
J.J. "Dy-No-Mite!" Walker. And yes, he really does use his catch phrase in the commercial.
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM
Add this to the list of reasons I don't watch TV.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
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over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Tami
Where is the "proof" that any of the statements were false?
Posted by: Tami
Where is the "proof" that any of the statements were false?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (Zmnko)
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PS. Don't forget to register for the world famous NoVaMoMe! It will have everything: dancing girls, naked men on ottomans, otters, assless chaps...the works!
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
And which one of you Morons invited the otters?
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
And which one of you Morons invited the otters?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
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Who determines how much ought to be spent on any sector of an economy? Are we spending too much on food? Housing? Clothing? Transportation? Who has the special knowledge and authority to determine what spending in any sector is "just right?"
On the other hand, I have tried to get price information on different medical procedures ahead of time. Price information is virtually impossible to get from providers. In my experience, it is impossible to "price shop" for medical services. Call an imaging center and try to get the price of an MRI?
On the other hand, I have tried to get price information on different medical procedures ahead of time. Price information is virtually impossible to get from providers. In my experience, it is impossible to "price shop" for medical services. Call an imaging center and try to get the price of an MRI?
Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (+Kpte)
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173 You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: Solipsist at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (Jsjd7)
Unless you're a butterfly dreaming you're a solipsist.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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Of course not. There was nothing before I was born. This universe came into being with me, and will vanish when I do.
Posted by: Solipsist at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (Jsjd7)
Unless you're a butterfly dreaming you're a solipsist.
Posted by: Zombie Zhuangzi at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (PiwSw)
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I've honestly thought about suicide a few times in the darkest of my days, but that fear of what might be beyond has always held me back.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (2JVJo)
My wife's son committed suicide a year ago. It has irretrievably broken the individuals who cared about him. He said in his final words that it was a selfless act and he was only sorry he didn't do it earlier.
He justified it by saying his existence only causes pain for himself and everyone around him. He justified it period. He was a talented and loving person, but troubled.
And all he REALLY wanted was unconditional love and approval from a father who was never going to give it to him. He didn't know that's likely what was driving him to his darkest moods.
And those who loved him are left with a void, guilt and questions they will never have answered. Total fucking waste of tragedy horror worse than anything Stephen King could dream up on his best say.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:38 AM (2JVJo)
My wife's son committed suicide a year ago. It has irretrievably broken the individuals who cared about him. He said in his final words that it was a selfless act and he was only sorry he didn't do it earlier.
He justified it by saying his existence only causes pain for himself and everyone around him. He justified it period. He was a talented and loving person, but troubled.
And all he REALLY wanted was unconditional love and approval from a father who was never going to give it to him. He didn't know that's likely what was driving him to his darkest moods.
And those who loved him are left with a void, guilt and questions they will never have answered. Total fucking waste of tragedy horror worse than anything Stephen King could dream up on his best say.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (F12Cs)
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Where is the "proof" that any of the statements were false?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM
We might get some proof that it was not a lie from AZ soon.
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM
We might get some proof that it was not a lie from AZ soon.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (JUOKG)
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Ewwww... First Amendment lawsuit... incoming!
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (oHd/0)
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They can try. And good luck to them. They'll need a miracle because otherwise the outcome of this one is known. The only variable is whether the suit is rejected because of standing or some such, or whether the courts do mental gymnastics to legitimize it.
This kind of corruption was proven clearly and permanently when they raided Trump's counsel and took everything, including shit that is privileged and confidential. Once they did, it was clear that the gloves were off and all bets were closed.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:36 AM (oHd/0)
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They can try. And good luck to them. They'll need a miracle because otherwise the outcome of this one is known. The only variable is whether the suit is rejected because of standing or some such, or whether the courts do mental gymnastics to legitimize it.
This kind of corruption was proven clearly and permanently when they raided Trump's counsel and took everything, including shit that is privileged and confidential. Once they did, it was clear that the gloves were off and all bets were closed.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:46 AM (Jsjd7)
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Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Now do the rest of lawyers over false statements.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Now do the rest of lawyers over false statements.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:46 AM (+UWHh)
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Now do the rest of lawyers over false statements.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:46 AM (+UWHh)
You win... Excellent
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:46 AM (+UWHh)
You win... Excellent
Posted by: It's me donna at June 24, 2021 10:47 AM (Zmnko)
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How do you know when a lawyer is making a false statement though?
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:47 AM (F12Cs)
190
Can I bring my own Ottoman to the NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
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By the way, for those of you who get those annoying "get the benefits you deserve!" Medicare commercials on TV with dry-drunk Joe Namath, guess who the new spokesman is?
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM
Add this to the list of reasons I don't watch TV.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
***
Mrs D asked me once after seeing one of those commercials, "Is this something we need to look into?"
"No!" says I. "It's an insurance commercial."
"But all those things they will provide. How come we don't have that?"
"We can, if you want to pay for them."
What's next? Todd Bridges saying, "Now, I know you're out there asking, 'Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 10:15 AM
Add this to the list of reasons I don't watch TV.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
***
Mrs D asked me once after seeing one of those commercials, "Is this something we need to look into?"
"No!" says I. "It's an insurance commercial."
"But all those things they will provide. How come we don't have that?"
"We can, if you want to pay for them."
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (axyOa)
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How do you know when a lawyer is making a false statement though?
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:47 AM (F12Cs)
****
He is making sounds from his head hole
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:47 AM (F12Cs)
****
He is making sounds from his head hole
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
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Can I bring my own Ottoman to the NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM
No Turks.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM
No Turks.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (m+jkK)
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Let me help you get out of your timeshare.
Posted by: Gravity at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (63Dwl)
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How do you know when a lawyer is making a false statement though?
Posted by: ...
When his mouth is moving.
Posted by: ...
When his mouth is moving.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (+UWHh)
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Call an imaging center and try to get the price of an MRI?
Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (+Kpte)
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When I was in college, a roommate needed an MRI. It set him back something in the neighborhood of two grand. That got me to thinking.
I managed to get a price out of GE for an MRI machine by impersonating a clinical buyer. I researched salaries and cost of carriage for techs, nurses, receptionists, etc. I researched physical plant costs (a storefront, computers, software, etc.). I determined that I could run an MRI clinic at $500 per image, clear north of $100k a year for myself, and that there would be enough demand in that area to allow me to post a price that low.
I determined in that moment that I would drop out of college and open a medical imaging clinic. Then I found out about New York State's "Certificate of Need" laws and realized I would *never* get the CON - the CON board consisted of my competitors.
There's a lot wrong with American medical care.
Posted by: WarEagle82 at June 24, 2021 10:45 AM (+Kpte)
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When I was in college, a roommate needed an MRI. It set him back something in the neighborhood of two grand. That got me to thinking.
I managed to get a price out of GE for an MRI machine by impersonating a clinical buyer. I researched salaries and cost of carriage for techs, nurses, receptionists, etc. I researched physical plant costs (a storefront, computers, software, etc.). I determined that I could run an MRI clinic at $500 per image, clear north of $100k a year for myself, and that there would be enough demand in that area to allow me to post a price that low.
I determined in that moment that I would drop out of college and open a medical imaging clinic. Then I found out about New York State's "Certificate of Need" laws and realized I would *never* get the CON - the CON board consisted of my competitors.
There's a lot wrong with American medical care.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (Jsjd7)
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I have come to the conclusion that half the US economy is made up of people recording messages for the "Dealer Service Center" warning me that my car's warranty is about to expire and giving me one final courtesy call about it.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
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Can I bring my own Ottoman to the NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (axyOa)
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Why would the AZ audit be any different than anything else we've been subjected to since 2007?
I'm sure I sound like a pessimist but my eyes are open, nothing more. And recall I *didn't* think they would successfully steal the election.
Not until about two days after it happened, then I knew we were cooked.
I'm sure I sound like a pessimist but my eyes are open, nothing more. And recall I *didn't* think they would successfully steal the election.
Not until about two days after it happened, then I knew we were cooked.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (F12Cs)
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And which one of you Morons invited the otters?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
Nobody invites us, we just show up.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 10:44 AM (m+jkK)
Nobody invites us, we just show up.
Posted by: The Otters at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (BvNzB)
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"1. Because McAfee was a total nutball. Take a look at his "legal issues/personal life" section on his wiki page
2. Because Epstein had blackmail material on a bunch of politicians."
I never paid attention to McAfee ... he claimed he also had dirt on politicians ... considering how dirty so many are, it would not be improbable. He also claimed if he was extradited "they" would make sure he would die in prison, to make an example of him.
That also seems like the standard MO of DeepState.
McCafee had some real tech abilities once upon a time ... hard to say if he really went half insane, or just got too close to the Beast, and exiled himself from ? reality. (imo many of us live halfway in suspended disbelief of how evil our government has become ... it is how we survive, normalcy bias gives us hope)
2. Because Epstein had blackmail material on a bunch of politicians."
I never paid attention to McAfee ... he claimed he also had dirt on politicians ... considering how dirty so many are, it would not be improbable. He also claimed if he was extradited "they" would make sure he would die in prison, to make an example of him.
That also seems like the standard MO of DeepState.
McCafee had some real tech abilities once upon a time ... hard to say if he really went half insane, or just got too close to the Beast, and exiled himself from ? reality. (imo many of us live halfway in suspended disbelief of how evil our government has become ... it is how we survive, normalcy bias gives us hope)
Posted by: illiniwek at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (Cus5s)
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Mrs D asked me once after seeing one of those commercials, "Is this something we need to look into?"
"No!" says I. "It's an insurance commercial."
"But all those things they will provide. How come we don't have that?"
"We can, if you want to pay for them."
Posted by: Diogenes
It's easy. Reverse mortgage.
"No!" says I. "It's an insurance commercial."
"But all those things they will provide. How come we don't have that?"
"We can, if you want to pay for them."
Posted by: Diogenes
It's easy. Reverse mortgage.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (+UWHh)
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"Price information is virtually impossible to get from providers. In my experience, it is impossible to "price shop" for medical services."
That is all too true. I think they cannot quote us because of, among other things, the tangle of subsidies and cost redistribution they have to do. People who pay their healthcare costs subsidize all the people who don't. EMTALA forces them to take all comers in the ER. All the gangbangers with expensive GSWs are treated for free.
That is all too true. I think they cannot quote us because of, among other things, the tangle of subsidies and cost redistribution they have to do. People who pay their healthcare costs subsidize all the people who don't. EMTALA forces them to take all comers in the ER. All the gangbangers with expensive GSWs are treated for free.
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (qpX6U)
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Lol
In Seattle some group decided to charge white people a reparation fee for their Ghey Pride event. And now another Ghey is mad tht they did thatZ And that group which is mad,is getting shit on by other groups for being mad about it.
The world is a clown show these days.
In Seattle some group decided to charge white people a reparation fee for their Ghey Pride event. And now another Ghey is mad tht they did thatZ And that group which is mad,is getting shit on by other groups for being mad about it.
The world is a clown show these days.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (W+Idx)
Posted by: JT at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (arJlL)
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Several have mentioned it. "Insurance" + guvamint involvement (mandates, cost-shifting, welfare) are the main drivers of the absurd costs.
Real insurance lowers costs, the disastrous thing that's evolved does the opposite. Check the cost curves in areas of medical care without "insurance" - normal.
Guvamint is a large, now dominant of course, malevolent factor in "insurance." Kind of sad. Instinctively, the American people opposed the latest, most disastrous steps (O-care). The political class (and every institution) revolted and crammed it down our throats. It's been just as bad as expected - though since there is nothing resembling a press, few know unless directly affected.
And a key change since 1993 was the flip-flop of insurance companies into enthusiastic cartel members. They helped kill it in '93. Next time around, they conspired with the idiots, and are rolling in the $$$ directed their way. Sickening.
Real insurance lowers costs, the disastrous thing that's evolved does the opposite. Check the cost curves in areas of medical care without "insurance" - normal.
Guvamint is a large, now dominant of course, malevolent factor in "insurance." Kind of sad. Instinctively, the American people opposed the latest, most disastrous steps (O-care). The political class (and every institution) revolted and crammed it down our throats. It's been just as bad as expected - though since there is nothing resembling a press, few know unless directly affected.
And a key change since 1993 was the flip-flop of insurance companies into enthusiastic cartel members. They helped kill it in '93. Next time around, they conspired with the idiots, and are rolling in the $$$ directed their way. Sickening.
Posted by: rhomboid at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (OTzUX)
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Can I bring my own Ottoman to the NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (axyOa)
***
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (axyOa)
***
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (flINI)
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> My homeowners insurance has a Zombie Apocalypse exclusion.
What's the lawyerly phrase for "Zombie Apocalypse?"
Over one hundred animated decedents?
What's the lawyerly phrase for "Zombie Apocalypse?"
Over one hundred animated decedents?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (YYlyE)
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I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
I especially like those because I don't currently own a car.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
I especially like those because I don't currently own a car.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (Bmy3R)
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I have come to the conclusion that half the US economy is made up of people recording messages for the "Dealer Service Center" warning me that my car's warranty is about to expire and giving me one final courtesy call about it.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
My truck is 14 years old. My warranty ran out a decade ago.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
My truck is 14 years old. My warranty ran out a decade ago.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:52 AM (+UWHh)
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It's easy. Reverse mortgage.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (+UWHh)
I wouldn't BE here if this was some way to take your home.......
It's easy. Reverse mortgage.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (+UWHh)
I wouldn't BE here if this was some way to take your home.......
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 10:52 AM (Zz0t1)
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It's easy. Reverse mortgage.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (+UWHh)
Not your first rodeo eh?
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:50 AM (+UWHh)
Not your first rodeo eh?
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (axyOa)
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Over one hundred animated decedents?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (YYlyE)
I saw Animated Decedents open for Talking Heads at CBGB in 1975.
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (YYlyE)
I saw Animated Decedents open for Talking Heads at CBGB in 1975.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (PiwSw)
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I have come to the conclusion that half the US economy is made up of people recording messages for the "Dealer Service Center" warning me that my car's warranty is about to expire and giving me one final courtesy call about it.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Hey there. It's yo boyeee Ice-T. You need Car Shield.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Hey there. It's yo boyeee Ice-T. You need Car Shield.
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (Zz0t1)
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Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Given his performance during the fraud I'd suggest he hasn't been practicing law for years. Same for "super lawyer" Sydney Powell.
YMMV
Given his performance during the fraud I'd suggest he hasn't been practicing law for years. Same for "super lawyer" Sydney Powell.
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (3H9h1)
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Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Diogenes
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I have a pretty good idea.
Posted by: Diogenes
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I have a pretty good idea.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:54 AM (+UWHh)
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>>> I have come to the conclusion that half the US economy is made up of people recording messages for the "Dealer Service Center" warning me that my car's warranty is about to expire and giving me one final courtesy call about it.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
A web comic Sluggy Freelance started out with a violent bunny that would hunt down telemarketers for bloody vengeance. Kind of a rabbit version of John Wick. I hope business is good for bunbun.
I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
A web comic Sluggy Freelance started out with a violent bunny that would hunt down telemarketers for bloody vengeance. Kind of a rabbit version of John Wick. I hope business is good for bunbun.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (BxgaY)
Posted by: Manilla Ice at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (Bmy3R)
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Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:46 AM (Jsjd7)
If a Lawyer cannot argue his clients side of a case, if he happens to be wrong, then EVERY Court case would get the Loser Lawyer disbarred.
No murderer would ever have a Lawyer again.
This Precedent is realllllyyyy scary to the Judicial system.
If a Lawyer cannot argue his clients side of a case, if he happens to be wrong, then EVERY Court case would get the Loser Lawyer disbarred.
No murderer would ever have a Lawyer again.
This Precedent is realllllyyyy scary to the Judicial system.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (oHd/0)
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@KatiePavlich 4m
"Armed police will come and point you out as a corona spreader"
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
@KatiePavlich 4m
"Armed police will come and point you out as a corona spreader"
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (cF8AT)
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (Jsjd7)
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Rudys presser where he was leaking motor oil from his headular region was the disaster that should have ended his public life. Dude... You're 76, go and relax with the grandchildren in FL or something.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
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"I hope I live long enough to pimp reverse mortgages."
-Every burgeoning music star
-Every burgeoning music star
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (LvTSG)
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216 Well, you damned sure don't want to borrow one.
Posted by: Diogenes
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I have a pretty good idea.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:54 AM (+UWHh)
Well, they had an Empire...
Posted by: Diogenes
Ain't that the truth... You never know where those other Ottomans have been.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I have a pretty good idea.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:54 AM (+UWHh)
Well, they had an Empire...
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (oHd/0)
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207 Can I bring my own Ottoman to the NoVaMoMe?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
We will bring extra ottermans. Plenty to go around!
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:48 AM (flINI)
We will bring extra ottermans. Plenty to go around!
Posted by: The Otters at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (BvNzB)
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You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I can't remember before '49
But I know '48 was there
My ears let in what I should speak out
Hmmm, there's something in the air
https://tinyurl.com/kuermh93
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I can't remember before '49
But I know '48 was there
My ears let in what I should speak out
Hmmm, there's something in the air
https://tinyurl.com/kuermh93
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (63Dwl)
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"I hope I live long enough to pimp reverse mortgages."
-Every burgeoning music star
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (LvTSG)
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They're in for a disappointment.
-Every burgeoning music star
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (LvTSG)
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They're in for a disappointment.
Posted by: America's Future: Now without private property! at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (Jsjd7)
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"Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss"
Same Rudy Giuliani who was NYCs hero after 9-11 ?
Remember what I said? "You want your license to practice law restored? You need to drive downtown and turn in your firearms so we can take you off the Gun Registration list"
"I'm sorry but Hospice for you dying mother has been declined, something to do with the gun registration list. Take care of that and we can ease her suffering. I think they close at 4pm"
There will not be a door-to-door confiscation regime.
Same Rudy Giuliani who was NYCs hero after 9-11 ?
Remember what I said? "You want your license to practice law restored? You need to drive downtown and turn in your firearms so we can take you off the Gun Registration list"
"I'm sorry but Hospice for you dying mother has been declined, something to do with the gun registration list. Take care of that and we can ease her suffering. I think they close at 4pm"
There will not be a door-to-door confiscation regime.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (83lwH)
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How do you know when a lawyer is making a false statement though?
Posted by: ...
Apparently when he's a Republican in a blue Commie state.
Posted by: ...
Apparently when he's a Republican in a blue Commie state.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (2DOZq)
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I get at least one of these calls every day and every time it is a different voice.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
I got a call the other day telling me something on my computer had expired. I needed to call this number and pay $1500 to renew it.
Wonder how many people actually do this?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 10:49 AM (U7wke)
I got a call the other day telling me something on my computer had expired. I needed to call this number and pay $1500 to renew it.
Wonder how many people actually do this?
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (cF8AT)
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In Seattle some group decided to charge white people a reparation fee for their Ghey Pride event. And now another Ghey is mad tht they did thatZ And that group which is mad,is getting shit on by other groups for being mad about it.
The world is a clown show these days.
Posted by: Joe XiDen
Ghey groups and shit on.
Um,
The world is a clown show these days.
Posted by: Joe XiDen
Ghey groups and shit on.
Um,
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (+UWHh)
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You're 76, go and relax with the grandchildren in FL or something.
___________
I don't think his kids speak to him, so that may not be an option for Rudy.
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I don't think his kids speak to him, so that may not be an option for Rudy.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at June 24, 2021 10:58 AM (k4dH2)
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After looking at the pictures of the building collapse in Florida I went outside and kissed the bedrock under my cabin.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 10:58 AM (XxJt1)
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You'll have plenty of time for dancing in Joe's camps, infidel!
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 10:58 AM (HnNKD)
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I don't think his kids speak to him, so that may not be an option for Rudy.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at June 24, 2021 10:58 AM (k4dH2)
I think his son is running for something in NY. Saw an advertisement of him with Rudy.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at June 24, 2021 10:58 AM (k4dH2)
I think his son is running for something in NY. Saw an advertisement of him with Rudy.
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (cF8AT)
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196 Joe Mannix, you did excellent research--500 is about the price that a local non hospital affiliated imaging chain has as cash price on imaging. They also do CAT and other scans for a bit less both with and without tracing enhancements.
Posted by: whig at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (pO7gM)
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AoSHQ doesn't work so well with the browser on my phone, so I've been reading less, and I have no idea if Malice's "Handbook" has been discussed. Was reading the chapter by the Voltairine chick the other day and was literally AMENing out loud. Saw the Pudding Brain Biden comment and had to log on and comment.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (fM2PW)
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It will be interesting to find out what the cause was, if we ever do. I haven't yet seen a complete post-mortem on the collapse of the Florida Bridge Of Inclusivity.
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (qpX6U)
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=HWY18MH009
Load and capacity calculation errors in the design of the main span truss member and connection to the bridge deck.
inadequate peer review
ignoring the severity of the cracks
Posted by: Receive gp's Free No-Obligation Information Packet at June 24, 2021 10:42 AM (qpX6U)
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=HWY18MH009
Load and capacity calculation errors in the design of the main span truss member and connection to the bridge deck.
inadequate peer review
ignoring the severity of the cracks
Posted by: Chuck C at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (EughT)
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I'll take American medical care, warts and all, over any other country's system.
I can't say I care anymore. If you have garbage insurance (like me!), the system is already pretty dystopian. Could it get worse? Not too much from where I'm at right now. The GOP had decades to come up with something responsive to the left's Leviathan solution. It never has. So we'll eventually get Leviathan, because you can't beat something with nothing. The American public isn't very keen on benign neglect as nationwide policy, and the GOP and Dems alike have engaged in so much crony capitalism that "free markets" ain't gonna sell.
I can't say I care anymore. If you have garbage insurance (like me!), the system is already pretty dystopian. Could it get worse? Not too much from where I'm at right now. The GOP had decades to come up with something responsive to the left's Leviathan solution. It never has. So we'll eventually get Leviathan, because you can't beat something with nothing. The American public isn't very keen on benign neglect as nationwide policy, and the GOP and Dems alike have engaged in so much crony capitalism that "free markets" ain't gonna sell.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (QU5/8)
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Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over false statements about Trump election loss
Given his performance during the fraud I'd suggest he hasn't been practicing law for years. Same for "super lawyer" Sydney Powell.
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (3H9h1)
A couple of you guys are missing the point.
Given his performance during the fraud I'd suggest he hasn't been practicing law for years. Same for "super lawyer" Sydney Powell.
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 10:53 AM (3H9h1)
A couple of you guys are missing the point.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 10:59 AM (2DOZq)
241
We will bring extra ottermans. Plenty to go around!
Posted by: The Otters at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM
It's a trap!
Posted by: The Otters at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM
It's a trap!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:00 AM (m+jkK)
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Re: expired warranty
I got a letter from Audi recently that actually extended my warranty. I thought I was a scam and was about to throw it out but it had the Audi logo on it so it looked official. And turns out some steering issue will be covered for 5 years past the original manufacturer warranty.
Go figure.
I got a letter from Audi recently that actually extended my warranty. I thought I was a scam and was about to throw it out but it had the Audi logo on it so it looked official. And turns out some steering issue will be covered for 5 years past the original manufacturer warranty.
Go figure.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:00 AM (Fm2lv)
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222 Rudys presser where he was leaking motor oil from his headular region was the disaster that should have ended his public life. Dude... You're 76, go and relax with the grandchildren in FL or something.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
If you trust Patrick Byrne, his account of all of this is incredibly disappointing. IMHO, Rudy had morphed from lawyer to celebrity, and people like that never give up the spotlight.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
If you trust Patrick Byrne, his account of all of this is incredibly disappointing. IMHO, Rudy had morphed from lawyer to celebrity, and people like that never give up the spotlight.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 11:00 AM (KbCG3)
Posted by: Manilla Ice at June 24, 2021 11:00 AM (Bmy3R)
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Like everyone, I have a natural fear of dying thanks to the unknown. Then I heard something in a show that blew my mind:
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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I once had this hypothesis (not original, I'm sure) that you spend 9 months in the womb to prepare you to survive outside of your mothers body, and then many years to prepare you to survive outside of your body. What that would ultimately be like, I don't know.
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 10:41 AM (KbCG3)
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I once had this hypothesis (not original, I'm sure) that you spend 9 months in the womb to prepare you to survive outside of your mothers body, and then many years to prepare you to survive outside of your body. What that would ultimately be like, I don't know.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 24, 2021 11:00 AM (CAJOC)
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>>> Rudys presser where he was leaking motor oil from his headular region was the disaster that should have ended his public life. Dude... You're 76, go and relax with the grandchildren in FL or something.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
A leftist shits their drawers on live tv and nothing is said. None of that matters. There's only the left and the unpeople.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (flINI)
A leftist shits their drawers on live tv and nothing is said. None of that matters. There's only the left and the unpeople.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (BxgaY)
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Same Rudy Giuliani who was NYCs hero after 9-11 ?
...
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (83lwH)
There's that quote from that good, but overrated movie The Dark Knight about you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.
You don't have to become an actual villain if you're demonized enough by our MFM and Derp State.
...
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 10:57 AM (83lwH)
There's that quote from that good, but overrated movie The Dark Knight about you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.
You don't have to become an actual villain if you're demonized enough by our MFM and Derp State.
Posted by: Thrawn at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (a+Mub)
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The Jeremy DeWitte saga continues!
Here's DeWitte's own badge-cam video in which one of his guys crashes his bike because he was going way too fast and someone made a turn in front of him. DeWitte sends his guy away, then makes a false report in which DeWitte claims HE was the person riding the bike involved in the collision.
https://youtu.be/nlcOuKXdz7Y
Here's DeWitte's own badge-cam video in which one of his guys crashes his bike because he was going way too fast and someone made a turn in front of him. DeWitte sends his guy away, then makes a false report in which DeWitte claims HE was the person riding the bike involved in the collision.
https://youtu.be/nlcOuKXdz7Y
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (YYlyE)
249
Off, paleface rapper sock!
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (Bmy3R)
250
AoSHQ doesn't work so well with the browser on my phone, so I've been reading less,
Posted by: Arch Stanton
Use a different browser for the HQ. I use Dolphin for just the HQ.
Posted by: Arch Stanton
Use a different browser for the HQ. I use Dolphin for just the HQ.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (+UWHh)
Posted by: Nom de Blog at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (UNQS9)
252
Julian Assange did not kill himself.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (wAnMi)
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The govt runs more than half the health care already and runs 100% of the individual insurance market via Obamacare. We are for all intents and purposes in a govt run health care system. It is a private system in name only.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (Fm2lv)
254
I guess we're no longer "it"!
Posted by: Florida International University engineers at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (EughT)
255
"A couple of you guys are missing the point."
Nah, if her skirt was too short then she was asking for it and I'm not obligated to do anything about it.
Nah, if her skirt was too short then she was asking for it and I'm not obligated to do anything about it.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (83lwH)
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PS. Don't forget to register for the world famous NoVaMoMe!
I feel like people should be quieter about that, because it's right in the FIB's backyard and Biden's handlers need a news item to hang gun control on.
I feel like people should be quieter about that, because it's right in the FIB's backyard and Biden's handlers need a news item to hang gun control on.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (ZGrMX)
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Government cannot even sell pot competitively.
But they want to control your access to doctors.
Posted by: Nom de Blog at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (UNQS9)
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"Competitive" and "Government" are mutually exclusive.
But they want to control your access to doctors.
Posted by: Nom de Blog at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (UNQS9)
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"Competitive" and "Government" are mutually exclusive.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 11:03 AM (Jsjd7)
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246 Posted by: banana Dream at June 24, 2021 11:01 AM (BxgaY)
some "smart" people will NEVER understand that the left will die before turning on their idiots and spend a lot of time destroying our idiots for the left.
some "smart" people will NEVER understand that the left will die before turning on their idiots and spend a lot of time destroying our idiots for the left.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:03 AM (Lzpvj)
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Hmmm, there's something in the air
https://tinyurl.com/kuermh93
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (63Dwl)
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AZ lyrics is somewhat peculiar about access.
https://tinyurl.com/kuermh93
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 24, 2021 10:56 AM (63Dwl)
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AZ lyrics is somewhat peculiar about access.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 24, 2021 11:03 AM (bFHf8)
260
@KatiePavlich 4m
"Armed police will come and point you out as a corona spreader"
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (cF8AT)
Put on a mask, step into the corridor (or whatever trains have) and take a piss.
"Armed police will come and point you out as a corona spreader"
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 10:55 AM (cF8AT)
Put on a mask, step into the corridor (or whatever trains have) and take a piss.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 24, 2021 11:03 AM (U7wke)
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I feel like people should be quieter about that, because it's right in the FIB's backyard and Biden's handlers need a news item to hang gun control on.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (ZGrMX)
Good point. Didn't somebody from Buzzfeed or some other similar rag outlet try to sit in at one of these get-togethers?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM (ZGrMX)
Good point. Didn't somebody from Buzzfeed or some other similar rag outlet try to sit in at one of these get-togethers?
Posted by: Thrawn at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (a+Mub)
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219 Romeo13, this is the sort of crap that our lawyers have been taught in law school via the Critical Legal Studies programs.
What they have done is paint a large liability target on their backs as they can be sued individually as well as the Bar Association in general for damages. Given the unconstitutional action was intentional, insurance will not pay. Given that they passed the bar and all, they will not be able to hide behind feigning ignorance. The lawsuit can also be heard in federal court and depending on Rudy's residence, even out of NY fed courts. This is a perfect example of a private organization and individuals acting as agents of the state as a gatekeeper and committing an unconstitutional action.
What they have done is paint a large liability target on their backs as they can be sued individually as well as the Bar Association in general for damages. Given the unconstitutional action was intentional, insurance will not pay. Given that they passed the bar and all, they will not be able to hide behind feigning ignorance. The lawsuit can also be heard in federal court and depending on Rudy's residence, even out of NY fed courts. This is a perfect example of a private organization and individuals acting as agents of the state as a gatekeeper and committing an unconstitutional action.
Posted by: whig at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (pO7gM)
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There must be something wrong with me. I'm not afraid of dying. Not that I'm looking forward to it, but having looked the guy with the scythe in the face once the thought of dying no longer makes me afraid. I'm actually more curious to see what comes next.
Posted by: creeper at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (XxJt1)
264
So, an afterlife thread... have we done heaven,hell, and reincarnation yet?
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (6Je/Q)
265
"Armed police will come and point you out as a corona spreader"
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
Isn't Amtrak already losing money? Why would they further antagonize customers?
"You will be removed from the train"
The Amtrak conductor just said this over the loud speaker, again warning masks are mandatory.
Isn't Amtrak already losing money? Why would they further antagonize customers?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (ZGrMX)
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The govt runs more than half the health care already
and runs 100% of the individual insurance market via Obamacare. We are
for all intents and purposes in a govt run health care system. It is a
private system in name only.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM
The only way to win is not to play.
and runs 100% of the individual insurance market via Obamacare. We are
for all intents and purposes in a govt run health care system. It is a
private system in name only.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM
The only way to win is not to play.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (JUOKG)
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Isn't Amtrak already losing money? Why would they further antagonize customers?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (ZGrMX)
PROFIT!
Isn't Amtrak already losing money? Why would they further antagonize customers?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (ZGrMX)
PROFIT!
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (Zz0t1)
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So, an afterlife thread... have we done heaven,hell, and reincarnation yet?
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (6Je/Q)
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It's all inclusive under Bidencare.
With Bidencare, you're covered start to finish and end to end. It's erection-to-resurrection coverage that the American people deserve!
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (6Je/Q)
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It's all inclusive under Bidencare.
With Bidencare, you're covered start to finish and end to end. It's erection-to-resurrection coverage that the American people deserve!
Posted by: Vote Yes on Bidencare! at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (Jsjd7)
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Amtrak without a mask is unbearable enough.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (Fm2lv)
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Isn't Amtrak already losing money? Why would they further antagonize customers?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (ZGrMX)
Losing money does not equal at risk of going out of business for some.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM (ZGrMX)
Losing money does not equal at risk of going out of business for some.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (KbCG3)
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Amtrak has never turned a profit.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:06 AM (Fm2lv)
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I once had a pastor tell me that he was not afraid of dying...but he was a bit nervous about the death experience. Afterall, we all can't die in our sleep.
I thought that was a pretty good way to look at it.
I thought that was a pretty good way to look at it.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 11:06 AM (axyOa)
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I thought people wore a mask on Amtrak anyway to hide the smell of piss.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:06 AM (2DOZq)
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I thought people wore a mask on Amtrak anyway to hide the smell of piss.
And/or the smell of the other passengers.
And/or the smell of the other passengers.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:07 AM (ZGrMX)
275
How come Antifa never blocks a railroad track?
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (axyOa)
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181 PS. Don't forget to register for the world famous NoVaMoMe! It will have everything: dancing girls, naked men on ottomans, otters, assless chaps...the works!
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
And which one of you Morons invited the otters?
the otters are the deep pockets behind the assless chaps liberation front.
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
And which one of you Morons invited the otters?
the otters are the deep pockets behind the assless chaps liberation front.
Posted by: Comrade Anachronda, behind the Newsom curtain at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (v3pYe)
277
Everything dies... I accept the inevitable.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (6Je/Q)
278
I don't like the government coverage of all conditions. Like the public transit systems, public healthcare should cover basic items for everyone, spelled out explicitly. We don't have city bus service between Bayonne and Honolulu. We don't have 24 hour access to a fleet of state provided Porsches anywhere, let alone everywhere. We have buses that run less than 24 hours per day, on fixed routes, over a limited area. Free government healthcare should have the same type of restrictions and a cap for individual payout. I'd even allow a cash out of the medical funds or transfer to a relatives account with the understanding that if you emptied your account, it is pay as you go from then on.
Posted by: Downcast at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (2TSL3)
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I imagine you can smell piss through the mask as well as you can inhale any virus.
Posted by: Jimco Industries at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (buTO7)
280
The front fell off context:
https://youtu.be/WcU4t6zRAKg
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:37 AM (5atWK)
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That's raucously funny.
https://youtu.be/WcU4t6zRAKg
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 24, 2021 10:37 AM (5atWK)
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That's raucously funny.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (Jsjd7)
281
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (nfrXX)
282
How come Antifa never blocks a railroad track?
4chan needs to try and convince libs to try it. And then aim all of the GoPros at it so there's plenty of angles for the Steve Inman video.
4chan needs to try and convince libs to try it. And then aim all of the GoPros at it so there's plenty of angles for the Steve Inman video.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (ZGrMX)
283
So, an afterlife thread... have we done heaven,hell, and reincarnation yet?
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM
Afterlife? Aren't we supposed to have a life first? I'm missing out here.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM
Afterlife? Aren't we supposed to have a life first? I'm missing out here.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (m+jkK)
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277 Everything dies... I accept the inevitable.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (6Je/Q)
But it is still of great confront to know, or believe, that in the end, there is light shining in the darkness.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:08 AM (6Je/Q)
But it is still of great confront to know, or believe, that in the end, there is light shining in the darkness.
Posted by: Thrawn at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (a+Mub)
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Humans being what they are, maybe it's a self-defense mechanism. Because the only choices I can think of are:
1) I can endure the frustration of not being able to do a damn thing about Giuliani being punished for WrongThought
OR
2) I can find reasons why the punishment doesn't really hurt him
I can understand that. Feeling impotent sucks. Like watching an injured deer panic across the highway and not being able to save it from what's coming.
1) I can endure the frustration of not being able to do a damn thing about Giuliani being punished for WrongThought
OR
2) I can find reasons why the punishment doesn't really hurt him
I can understand that. Feeling impotent sucks. Like watching an injured deer panic across the highway and not being able to save it from what's coming.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (83lwH)
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283 So, an afterlife thread... have we done heaven,hell, and reincarnation yet?
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM
Afterlife? Aren't we supposed to have a life first? I'm missing out here.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (m+jkK)
Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it....
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:04 AM
Afterlife? Aren't we supposed to have a life first? I'm missing out here.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (m+jkK)
Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it....
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:10 AM (6Je/Q)
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4chan needs to try and convince libs to try it. And then aim all of the GoPros at it so there's plenty of angles for the Steve Inman video.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM
I would love to have Ozzy Man review that.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM
I would love to have Ozzy Man review that.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:10 AM (m+jkK)
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Let's not forget that heartwarming touch of 1930s Germany last fall - the mau-mau'ing of law firms pursuing Trump election lawsuits in PA, I think MI, and maybe WI. By other law firms.
I mentioned this to an old friend who's a partner at a big PA firm, and who was horrified by the concept of Biden as prez. He said he'd seen it, and it was very troubling. But that will be about it. He and many others who know better are materially too comfortable to be much affected by the various disasters and degradations the country has chosen. So, it will go on, and they'll mostly remain silent.
I mentioned this to an old friend who's a partner at a big PA firm, and who was horrified by the concept of Biden as prez. He said he'd seen it, and it was very troubling. But that will be about it. He and many others who know better are materially too comfortable to be much affected by the various disasters and degradations the country has chosen. So, it will go on, and they'll mostly remain silent.
Posted by: rhomboid at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (OTzUX)
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I suppose the way I look at the afterlife is two-fold:
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (2JVJo)
290
Medicare is already one of the biggest drivers of our federal budget crisis. Its major trust funds are projected to reach insolvency within the next 5 years.
The paper the Medicare IOUs are printed on that are the TRUST FUND is worth more than the Trust Fund.
The paper the Medicare IOUs are printed on that are the TRUST FUND is worth more than the Trust Fund.
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (yrol0)
291
When Joe Biden talks out of his ass like that, he forgets he's not still in the Senate trying to rile up Republicans. He's a brain-dead doddering old fool. When he falls down the stairs and cracks his fucking head, I won't shed a tear.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (HnNKD)
292
Near death experience stories have been a comfort to a number of people who are afraid of death.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (2DOZq)
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281 You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (nfrXX)
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You're still light-years ahead of Biden.
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM (nfrXX)
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You're still light-years ahead of Biden.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (CAJOC)
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Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:02 AM
The only way to win is not to play.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (JUOKG)
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That's the ticket.
Don't patronize the medical system.
Starve the beast.
The only way to win is not to play.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:05 AM (JUOKG)
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That's the ticket.
Don't patronize the medical system.
Starve the beast.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (bFHf8)
295
I once had a pastor tell me that he was not afraid of dying...but he was a bit nervous about the death experience. Afterall, we all can't die in our sleep.
I thought that was a pretty good way to look at it.
Posted by: Diogenes
I want to die in my sleep like grandad did. Not kicking and screaming like the people in the back seat.
I thought that was a pretty good way to look at it.
Posted by: Diogenes
I want to die in my sleep like grandad did. Not kicking and screaming like the people in the back seat.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (+UWHh)
296
289 I suppose the way I look at the afterlife is two-fold:
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (2JVJo)
I believe that is the CSL argument that is what to you have to lose??
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (2JVJo)
I believe that is the CSL argument that is what to you have to lose??
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (yrol0)
297
When he falls down the stairs and cracks his fucking head, I won't shed a tear.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (HnNKD)
I'll feel terrible.
For the janitor.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (HnNKD)
I'll feel terrible.
For the janitor.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at June 24, 2021 11:13 AM (wAnMi)
298
You don't remember anything from before you were born, do you?
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
Posted by: Oddbob
Srsly? Lunch Monday is fuzzy.
I'm doing good if I can remember anything from the week before last.
Posted by: Oddbob
Srsly? Lunch Monday is fuzzy.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:13 AM (+UWHh)
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 11:13 AM (Bmy3R)
300
When Joe Biden talks out of his ass like that, he forgets he's not still in the Senate trying to rile up Republicans. He's a brain-dead doddering old fool. When he falls down the stairs and cracks his fucking head, I won't shed a tear.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (HnNKD)
The Bee is hilarious this morning.
Reporting a huge spike in Americans buying F-15's.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (HnNKD)
The Bee is hilarious this morning.
Reporting a huge spike in Americans buying F-15's.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 11:14 AM (axyOa)
301
289 I suppose the way I look at the afterlife is two-fold:
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (2JVJo)
My Christianity says there is... but it is very general in its' descriptions, and churchy type explanations are prety standardized and unsatisfactory.
- either there is something there and I will be finally happy (or likely, tortured for eternity);
- there is nothing there, in which case I won't care.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:11 AM (2JVJo)
My Christianity says there is... but it is very general in its' descriptions, and churchy type explanations are prety standardized and unsatisfactory.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:14 AM (6Je/Q)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 24, 2021 11:14 AM (mht8P)
303
The Bee is hilarious this morning.
Reporting a huge spike in Americans buying F-15's.
Posted by: Diogenes
Fartbook is LaF with nuke memes.
Reporting a huge spike in Americans buying F-15's.
Posted by: Diogenes
Fartbook is LaF with nuke memes.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:15 AM (+UWHh)
304
I want to die in my sleep like grandad did. Not kicking and screaming like the people in the back seat.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (+UWHh)
The first time I heard that joke, I knew immediately it was one of those that you remember forever. Great joke.
I want to die in my sleep like grandad did. Not kicking and screaming like the people in the back seat.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (+UWHh)
The first time I heard that joke, I knew immediately it was one of those that you remember forever. Great joke.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 11:15 AM (axyOa)
305
Sheldon WhiteClub
Make the meme happen.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 11:13 AM (Bmy3R)
I was going with Sheldon Whiteonly
Make the meme happen.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 24, 2021 11:13 AM (Bmy3R)
I was going with Sheldon Whiteonly
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:15 AM (2DOZq)
306
Hadrian, can you specify why/how it's disappointing? It surely didn't have the feel or pace of Tin Can Sailors or Neptune's Inferno, but that's because it is a tour d'horizon of a bigger set of operations.
Posted by: rhomboid at June 24, 2021 11:15 AM (OTzUX)
Posted by: Sponge - Saying Ashli Babbitt at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (Zz0t1)
308
F-15s? What about F-150s?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (/1dQ8)
309
How come Antifa never blocks a railroad track?
4chan needs to try and convince libs to try it. And then aim all of
the GoPros at it so there's plenty of angles for the Steve Inman video.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM
IIRC they have already done that.
4chan needs to try and convince libs to try it. And then aim all of
the GoPros at it so there's plenty of angles for the Steve Inman video.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:09 AM
IIRC they have already done that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (JUOKG)
310
Fixing Health Care is easy. The government just wants to cover everyone then give the bill to maybe 35% of the population. Then the only issue is how to stay out of that 35%.
Only two questions you ever need to ask about politics.
Who decides?
Who pays?
Only two questions you ever need to ask about politics.
Who decides?
Who pays?
Posted by: JB1000 at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (G3a/U)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (m+jkK)
312
Crazy times. Allocution of the first granny convict for the January 6 riots sounds like a late Stalin era show trial.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (vN+oL)
313
Frankly, at this point, I would settle for just one day where I was completely happy from the moment I woke until the moment I went to sleep.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (2JVJo)
314
292 Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:12 AM (2DOZq)
Almost dying reminds you of the gift of life, hell even comas in my experience are fun.
I almost ran myself over with my pickup the last time I lived here, I have almost been hit by an Abrams here, I crawled into a mortar simulator once, I have been in at least 1/2 dozen car wrecks over the decades, I have been hit and ragdolled by a car strike twice, illnesses and typical physical distress, was about three inches from punching my own ticket once....
on the coma front-I got to visit my recently deceased grandfather once, and I spent a good part of my coma reviewing my history scholarship....\
time is what you make it.
Almost dying reminds you of the gift of life, hell even comas in my experience are fun.
I almost ran myself over with my pickup the last time I lived here, I have almost been hit by an Abrams here, I crawled into a mortar simulator once, I have been in at least 1/2 dozen car wrecks over the decades, I have been hit and ragdolled by a car strike twice, illnesses and typical physical distress, was about three inches from punching my own ticket once....
on the coma front-I got to visit my recently deceased grandfather once, and I spent a good part of my coma reviewing my history scholarship....\
time is what you make it.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (Lzpvj)
315
F-15s? What about F-150s?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (/1dQ
Now I want an up armored F-150
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (/1dQ
Now I want an up armored F-150
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (2DOZq)
316
Amtrak charges $7.50 for a cheeseburger, and loses money on it.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (yQpMk)
317
Prayers for you and he and fam.
Posted by: JT at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (arJlL)
Thanks JT. And hi.
Posted by: JT at June 24, 2021 10:51 AM (arJlL)
Thanks JT. And hi.
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (F12Cs)
318
My apologizes, I'm not wrong, but that was too harsh.
And I didn't mean to make it personal, I'm sorry.
It's just so frustrating.
And I didn't mean to make it personal, I'm sorry.
It's just so frustrating.
Posted by: Hoyt's Paid Turkish Provocateur at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (83lwH)
319
313 Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (2JVJo)
You have to center your mind and soul, refuse to ponder the future, and be in scenery you adore.
I was completely content for an entire day the day after I totaled the Police Interceptor in Montana.
You have to center your mind and soul, refuse to ponder the future, and be in scenery you adore.
I was completely content for an entire day the day after I totaled the Police Interceptor in Montana.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (Lzpvj)
Posted by: rickb223 at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (+UWHh)
321
time is what you make it.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (Lzpvj)
Is your nickname Lucky?
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (Lzpvj)
Is your nickname Lucky?
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (yQpMk)
322
I believe in reincarnation. Returning as a squirrel and biting the nuts off a couple people I know might be worthwhile.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (3H9h1)
323
314
on the coma front-I got to visit my recently deceased grandfather once, and I spent a good part of my coma reviewing my history scholarship....\
time is what you make it.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (Lzpvj)
Your nickname " Lucky"?
on the coma front-I got to visit my recently deceased grandfather once, and I spent a good part of my coma reviewing my history scholarship....\
time is what you make it.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (Lzpvj)
Your nickname " Lucky"?
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (6Je/Q)
324
Horde. Mind.
Posted by: kraken at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (6Je/Q)
325
Amtrak charges $7.50 for a cheeseburger, and loses money on it.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
But they make it up with volume.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
But they make it up with volume.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (JUOKG)
326
Now I want an up armored F-150
Up-armored Toyota Hiluxes have been defeating the US military for 20 years, so maybe it's the F-150's turn.
Up-armored Toyota Hiluxes have been defeating the US military for 20 years, so maybe it's the F-150's turn.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (ZGrMX)
327
With Bidetcare you'll wake up with bolt on boobs, no nuts, and think you're David French.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (/1dQ8)
328
How do you not play the health care game exactly? If I get sick I do what, take an Aspirin and hope for the best?
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (Fm2lv)
329
STORMY DANIELS
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (F12Cs)
330
Now I want an up armored F-150
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
Find an older Chevy Suburban, they can stop RPG's.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
Find an older Chevy Suburban, they can stop RPG's.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (JUOKG)
331
Sig Sauer MPX K 9mm Luger 4.5in Black Modern Sporting Pistol; $1830; https://bit.ly/2Uvbvp3
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (YYlyE)
332
328 How do you not play the health care game exactly? If I get sick I do what, take an Aspirin and hope for the best?
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (Fm2lv)
329 STORMY DANIELS
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (F12Cs)
=========
Well, there's your answer, Joe.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (Fm2lv)
329 STORMY DANIELS
Posted by: ... at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (F12Cs)
=========
Well, there's your answer, Joe.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (LvTSG)
333
321 Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:18 AM (yQpMk)
Probably should be, I was born with a stalled pancreas a doctor saved my life by giving me multiple blood transfusions to jump start it it worked.
Underneath it all I am an optimist.
Probably should be, I was born with a stalled pancreas a doctor saved my life by giving me multiple blood transfusions to jump start it it worked.
Underneath it all I am an optimist.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (Lzpvj)
334
Ted Torgerson, what are you talking about?
Posted by: rhomboid at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (OTzUX)
335
This is who I was talking about @235...he's running for governor of NY:
@AndrewHGiuliani
Earlier this hour, 5 Leftist judges decided to suspend my father @rudygiuliani's law license. Here is my statement:
https://tinyurl.com/yjklyrs8
@AndrewHGiuliani
Earlier this hour, 5 Leftist judges decided to suspend my father @rudygiuliani's law license. Here is my statement:
https://tinyurl.com/yjklyrs8
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (cF8AT)
336
How do you not play the health care game exactly? If I get sick I do what, take an Aspirin and hope for the best?
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM
Yes, that's the ticket. Good plan...
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM
Yes, that's the ticket. Good plan...
Posted by: Medicare at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (m+jkK)
337
Up-armored Toyota Hiluxes have been defeating the US military for 20 years, so maybe it's the F-150's turn.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (ZGrMX)
I was thinking of the up armored Tundra driven by that South African Rambo .
Posted by: Ian S. at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM (ZGrMX)
I was thinking of the up armored Tundra driven by that South African Rambo .
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (2DOZq)
338
Frankly, at this point, I would settle for just one day where I was completely happy from the moment I woke until the moment I went to sleep.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (2JVJo)
Hell yes, me too.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM (2JVJo)
Hell yes, me too.
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (Ez6QX)
339
336 How do you not play the health care game exactly? If I get sick I do what, take an Aspirin and hope for the best?
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM
Yes, that's the ticket. Good plan...
Posted by: Medicare at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (m+jkK)
=========
"Government will care for me as much as my absent father would have if he were around."
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:19 AM
Yes, that's the ticket. Good plan...
Posted by: Medicare at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (m+jkK)
=========
"Government will care for me as much as my absent father would have if he were around."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, in a dangerous profession with a Hawksian woman at my side at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (LvTSG)
340
Do y'all think the US military will fire upon the citizens?
Posted by: Miss Issippi at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (sI15f)
341
I hope to leave this world the way I came in: screaming, struggling, and covered in someone else's blood.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (yQpMk)
342
also all of the above is why my sympathy for Treacher finally ran out....
dude gets ragdolled once and lets it become the sole determinant of his life.
dude gets ragdolled once and lets it become the sole determinant of his life.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (Lzpvj)
343
I feel like a complete douchebag today, a lot more than usual. Awful feeling.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (DKFs9)
344
Read a book:
The Cure That Works : How to Have the World's Best Healthcare -- At a Quarter of the Price
https://tinyurl.com/ypvsxjkn
The Cure That Works : How to Have the World's Best Healthcare -- At a Quarter of the Price
https://tinyurl.com/ypvsxjkn
Posted by: Biden's Dog at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (oj5rr)
345
When my first husband was alive, he had a dream about heaven and hell. He told me and our pastor about it. Said that hell was everyone wandering around in this grey world, looking down. In heaven, it was a green field by the river. His body was young and perfect, with a golden glow. He didn't know how long he'd been there.
Both he and Pastor are gone, so I'm the only one left that heard the story. I think he woke up before he got to the part where all the dogs we'd ever owned came up to greet him.
Both he and Pastor are gone, so I'm the only one left that heard the story. I think he woke up before he got to the part where all the dogs we'd ever owned came up to greet him.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (5HBd1)
346
Rudy should move to Florida.
Posted by: Tami at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (cF8AT)
347
341 I hope to leave this world the way I came in: screaming, struggling, and covered in someone else's blood.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (yQpMk)
And without pants.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (yQpMk)
And without pants.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is Already Dead at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (z5Vrg)
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (yrol0)
349
Walther PDP Full Size 9mm, 5" Barrel, Optics Ready, Black, 18rd; $600; https://bit.ly/35R6TMC
Posted by: bonhomme at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (YYlyE)
350
Nood
Posted by: Thanatopsis at beautiful Chancre del Diablo ranch at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (17bvA)
351
343 Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM (DKFs9)
I always feel like a douchebag sven, it comes with being me....
that said I am a nigh unkillable one champ.
I always feel like a douchebag sven, it comes with being me....
that said I am a nigh unkillable one champ.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (Lzpvj)
352
Now I want an up armored F-150
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
Find an older Chevy Suburban, they can stop RPG's.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (JUOKG)
That's the problem. Better if it passes through.
Posted by: Just a side note at June 24, 2021 11:17 AM
Find an older Chevy Suburban, they can stop RPG's.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:20 AM (JUOKG)
That's the problem. Better if it passes through.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (axyOa)
353
Both he and Pastor are gone, so I'm the only one left that heard the story. I think he woke up before he got to the part where all the dogs we'd ever owned came up to greet him.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (5HBd1)
DO NOT GO IN THE GATE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW DOGS
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 11:22 AM (5HBd1)
DO NOT GO IN THE GATE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW DOGS
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (yrol0)
Posted by: Dr. Bone at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (HnNKD)
355
I know a lot of people who think media te and Medicaid need to be funded even more. That is because the left/msm does a good job convincing people they are under funded. Never mid. That the two combined are 1/2 the federal budget. Same with education, we spend more money on it every year with worse results and yet 75-% of people are convinced education needs more money.
Posted by: Joe XiDen at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (Fm2lv)
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:25 AM (/1dQ8)
357
You play the game by taking control for your own health. Read up on diet and how to minimize inflammation. Take a few supplements, like vitamin D, to build up your immune system. If you have health issues, do your own research to find out what treatments are available. And avoid going in for tests you don't need.
Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at June 24, 2021 11:25 AM (5HBd1)
358
I always feel like a douchebag sven, it comes with being me....
that said I am a nigh unkillable one champ.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (Lzpvj)
You are just you. Sven is the real douchebag.
that said I am a nigh unkillable one champ.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:23 AM (Lzpvj)
You are just you. Sven is the real douchebag.
Posted by: sven at June 24, 2021 11:25 AM (9MhEN)
359
What about F-150s?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (/1dQ
---------------
F-150s now come with tiny four cylinder engines and an electric motor.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 24, 2021 11:16 AM (/1dQ
---------------
F-150s now come with tiny four cylinder engines and an electric motor.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 24, 2021 11:27 AM (bFHf8)
360
Do y'all think the US military will fire upon the citizens?
Posted by: Miss Issippi at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM
Some will yes. I suspect most won't though. Most of the National Guard at Kent State didn't fire a single shot.
Posted by: Miss Issippi at June 24, 2021 11:21 AM
Some will yes. I suspect most won't though. Most of the National Guard at Kent State didn't fire a single shot.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at June 24, 2021 11:28 AM (JUOKG)
361
There will be rationing of health care because the demand is potentially infinite and the supply relatively fixed. The question is who do you want to control the rationing--private actors or public.
A perfect system is not possible nor is a return to pre Medicare plausible at this point. Right now, the only way that Republicans can plausibly fight leviathan is by setting up alternative systems via statutory exemptions for individual doctors, hospitals, insurance, etc. to bypass government regulations including billing, requirement to treat, and so on. Call it something like Freedom Care, etc. Trump did some of this but only through executive orders which was easily reversible. Needs to be put into law.
A perfect system is not possible nor is a return to pre Medicare plausible at this point. Right now, the only way that Republicans can plausibly fight leviathan is by setting up alternative systems via statutory exemptions for individual doctors, hospitals, insurance, etc. to bypass government regulations including billing, requirement to treat, and so on. Call it something like Freedom Care, etc. Trump did some of this but only through executive orders which was easily reversible. Needs to be put into law.
Posted by: whig at June 24, 2021 11:40 AM (pO7gM)
362
Dog neuters used to be cheap. The surgery they just did on my dog was $254 just for the surgery.
Well, you could do it yourself with a zip-tie and some tin snips. But Fido will look at you the same ... ever again.
Well, you could do it yourself with a zip-tie and some tin snips. But Fido will look at you the same ... ever again.
Posted by: Paladin at June 24, 2021 11:47 AM (7hzzD)
363
The obvious problem with .gov provided medical care is that the "patient" is a cost to be reduced or eliminated, not an asset to be preserved, as in private medical care.
The likely result is a two-track medical system, cash paying patients live, the rest wait to die.
John in Indy
The likely result is a two-track medical system, cash paying patients live, the rest wait to die.
John in Indy
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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)
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