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Good Morning Morons. Today is Sunday, September 26, 2021. On this day in 1905 Albert Einstein published the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity.
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:01 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:01 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:02 AM (mpXpK) 4
Biden is shipping those illegals down at the border all over the country while he lies and says they have been deported.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhzthun Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:02 AM (mpXpK) 5
Junkies shoot up in broad daylight in Midtown (NYC)
I hope the residents of NYC like their idiot mayor. https://tinyurl.com/xprdffxk Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:03 AM (mpXpK) 6
The 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contained in H.R. 4350 passed the U.S. House with Republican support Thursday.
More RINOs siding with the communists on gun control. Hopefully the Senate will kill it but I'm not holding my breath there either. https://tinyurl.com/wujh4d8 Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:03 AM (mpXpK) 7
How much more frightening will this conspiracy get? Now, according to court documents reported by JusttheNews.com, we learn that The Dark Lord himself, George Soros, paid for his own investigator to work for the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to plant the fake Trump-Russia story,and that then-Senator John McCain let him do it.
When is this AH going to jail? https://tinyurl.com/jmjvmycx Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:04 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:04 AM (mpXpK) 9
Whatever the Dems accuse you of doing, they are in fact doing themselves
Something we here have been saying for a long time. https://tinyurl.com/4bu5wry9 Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:04 AM (mpXpK) 10
Fox berates CNN and MSNBC on their news coverage which avoids mentioning embarrassing news about liberals.
https://tinyurl.com/w6try7n4 Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:05 AM (mpXpK) 11
The Democratic-controlled House this week passed a continuing resolution that included language requested by the White House that would fund the resettlement effort of tens of thousands of Afghans to the tune of $6.3 billion, while also giving a timetable for them to be eligible for green cards.
More Democrat voters. https://tinyurl.com/9enxcxy2 Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:05 AM (mpXpK) 12
Morning Peeps
Posted by: fluffy at September 26, 2021 05:05 AM (UnQlg) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:05 AM (mpXpK) 14
Was that bill the one that had the draft for women in it?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 05:06 AM (Kd5Vh) 15
Representative Adam Schiff (C CA) said Friday on CNN's Situation Room that the so-called House Select Committee on January 6 would use criminal contempt to enforce subpoenas.
We'll see. And anyway, criminal contempt has to go to court to stick. https://tinyurl.com/26p4amy4 Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:07 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:08 AM (mpXpK) 17
My Dawgs slaughtered Vanderbuilt 62-0
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:08 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:08 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: My Life is Insanity at September 26, 2021 05:09 AM (Z/jzm) 20
14 Was that bill the one that had the draft for women in it?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 05:06 AM (Kd5Vh) I believe it did Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:10 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:12 AM (arJlL) 22
Hiya MLiiGRAM !
Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:12 AM (arJlL) 23
I believe I will have to turn my heat on soon.
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:12 AM (mpXpK) 24
g'mornin','rons Posted by: AltonJackson at September 26, 2021 05:13 AM (DUIap) 25
With the outside temps in the low 50s it gets cold in the house on mornings.
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:14 AM (mpXpK) 26
Willowed: James Arness also had an actor brother, Peter Graves of Mission Impossible
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 *** They were brothers. Oddly, the resemblance between them became more pronounced the older they got. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 26, 2021 05:15 AM (c6xtn) 27
I believe I will have to turn my heat on soon.
Posted by: Vic Give it a day or two. Been cool here in No Ill. Monday we're at 86. But 57 at night. I can live with that Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:15 AM (vd8XM) 28
With the outside temps in the low 50s it gets cold in the house on mornings.
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 *** You lucky people with your luxury 4 seasons! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 26, 2021 05:16 AM (c6xtn) 29
Head feels like a Thanksgiving turkey ready for the oven
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 05:16 AM (2JoB8) 30
The high here yesterday was 76F
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:17 AM (mpXpK) 31
Thank you, Vic. Much appreciated. Succinct, yet captures the essentials.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:17 AM (u82oZ) 32
I asked this on the Tech thread. Anybody ever have trouble with ordering on Etsy? I've ordered an item and after 24 hours the processing "could not be completed." Nothing wrong with the Cap One credit card I used; my credit limit is much higher than my balance. We're talking $65 here. I've written to the seller who is very communicative, and doesn't understand it either.
I've put it through again, and we'll see. But anybody else have trouble on Etsy? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at September 26, 2021 05:18 AM (c6xtn) 33
I always thought Einstein's first wife helped him a lot with his papers. Could be wrong.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:18 AM (u82oZ) Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:19 AM (u82oZ) 35
This was a headline a few days ago.
GOP backs Defense Authorization Act that requires women to register for draft Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (arJlL) 37
Well it's all over for the boyfriend of that poor dead white girl, Dog the Bounty Hunter has joined the search.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (Kd5Vh) 38
Rumor is, the horse that the BP agent was riding, was on Ivermectin!
Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (vd8XM) 39
The Dems screwed themselves. The new illegals will organize, and toss out the clueless people who thought they could control them. Tis ever thus.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (u82oZ) 40
Junkies shoot up in broad daylight in Midtown (NYC)
I hope the residents of NYC like their idiot mayor. https://tinyurl.com/xprdffxk Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:03 AM (mpXpK) the country has changed so much and we as conservatives maybe didn't let it happen, but it happened either way. I remember 20 years ago in London there was this edgy brand called FCUK. That logo was shocking although it was a UK company and the letters matched up. Today,we see masked saying "fuck Corona" or "fuck whatever" and we don't blink. The Overton Window has moved so far it is on the other guy's property. These leftists won, and it would take 50 wins in a row to even get it even close. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:20 AM (tU3dj) 41
Ditto, Bruce. Hopefully all of October will be as nice as the upcoming week is predicted to be.
Have way too many outdoor projects to complete before winter! Hey there JT! Posted by: My Life is Insanity at September 26, 2021 05:21 AM (Z/jzm) Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 05:22 AM (EZebt) 43
Put some ginger in your tea, Skip.
Posted by: My Life is Insanity at September 26, 2021 05:23 AM (Z/jzm) Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:23 AM (u82oZ) 45
Good morning!
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:19 AM (u82oZ) we have to do it or give up.I respect your efforts and give my adherence. I am getting less and less happy, but I admit we need this. They are a bitter people, they hate happy people that oppose them. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:23 AM (tU3dj) Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:24 AM (u82oZ) 47
44 Vic
The females pushing for equity can not pass an induction physical. Too unfit. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:23 AM (u82oZ) From what I have seen about half the males are too fat to join. Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:24 AM (mpXpK) 48
Coffee might help if I can make it
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 05:27 AM (2JoB8) 49
From what I have seen about half the males are too fat to join.
Posted by: Vic 5 mile hike? What? Mom can't drive me? Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:27 AM (vd8XM) 50
>> My Life is Insanity
Hope you are doing well. You couldn't sleep in? Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:24 AM (u82oZ) Thanks. At mom's I get very little sleep as I need to be up when she is. Ee Also, feeling like Skip. Can't shake this cold Posted by: My Life is Insanity at September 26, 2021 05:27 AM (Z/jzm) 51
Quint
By being happy I oppose them. Can I outlast the Leftist infighting? I think so. For example, today I am going to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. A change of pace. I went years ago when they first started. What changes are there? Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:28 AM (u82oZ) 52
Not sure where "Ee" came from !
Posted by: My Life is Insanity at September 26, 2021 05:28 AM (Z/jzm) 53
Well it's all over for the boyfriend of that poor dead white girl, Dog the Bounty Hunter has joined the search.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby Chef Ramsay too; when he found out the guy once overcooked an egg. Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:29 AM (arJlL) 54
Coffee might help if I can make it
Posted by: Skip You can do it ! Anybody that can crawl thru ducts and climb up into a steeple can do anything ! Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:31 AM (arJlL) 55
Vic, here in rural Kansas the HS students are mostly fit. For less than 1,000 students total in the system, we have 5 gyms.
Right now, cross country, volleyball, and football needs almost all the students in the HS. Cross country is really a conditioning event to get people ready for basketball. 5th graders start with Pee Wee football. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:31 AM (u82oZ) 56
Well it's all over for the boyfriend of that poor dead white girl, Dog the Bounty Hunter has joined the search.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby Chef Ramsay too; when he found out the guy once overcooked an egg. Posted by: JT OJ will too, in his spare time Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:32 AM (vd8XM) 57
Happy Sunday
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:33 AM (yrol0) 58
47 Late 60s, early 70s, they would take a fatso into the Marine Corps. If they showed no immediate progress in losing weight, they were sent to the Fat Body Platoon for the Miracle Weight Loss Program. When my platoon had mess and maintenance duty week, we were assigned to the rifle range mess hall which also served special platoons. The guys in the Fat Body were lucky if they were getting 600 calories daily.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 26, 2021 05:33 AM (C1Lsn) 59
Vic
The females pushing for equity can not pass an induction physical. Too unfit. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:23 AM (u82oZ) equity is retarded. I saw that from a few old timers many years ago and i legit questioned their motives. I think Ace brought this up, but a tell for a guy who is all in on equality is he likely was not that good to women folk. When it comes to the military, I would like them to to 65 sit ups, 52 push ups,and the 2 mile is 15.52. I did it in 13.08 at my fastest and I was not a runner or athlete in any way. I could keep marching forward,I never fell out of a march. I promise you, a lot of studly types fell out of marches sooner or later. But the Marines use Pull ups. Those legit suck. I did Marine Jrotc. Women simply can not do pull ups so they pretty much ended that requirement. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:33 AM (tU3dj) 60
5th graders start with Pee Wee football.
Posted by: NaCly Dog Oh nOOOoooooo.. They don't keep score, do they? Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:33 AM (vd8XM) 61
Saw a T-shirt for sale.
90% of marriage is people shouting to each other from different rooms" "What?" Too close for comfort. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:34 AM (u82oZ) 62
For example, today I am going to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. A change of pace. I went years ago when they first started. What changes are there?
Posted by: NaCly Dog Hopefully, the Kansas City Faggots will still be dancing ! Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:34 AM (arJlL) 63
What? Mom can't drive me?
Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:27 AM (vd8XM) === So here's a counterpoint. I've got a buddy from when I worked in Silicon Valley who grew up wealthy went to Harvard undergrad and grad sold his startup for millions married a rich lib from back East I love them both dearly stupid libs live in a custom made home in Marin. Their 16 year old son is already in JROTC and plans to enlist despite all they do to dissuade him. What a great kid. Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 05:34 AM (EZebt) 64
For example, today I am going to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. A change of pace. I went years ago when they first started. What changes are there?
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:28 AM (u82oZ) BJs from the fair maidens now $32.50. Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:34 AM (yrol0) 65
BJs from the fair maidens now $32.50.
Posted by: rhennigantx Okay okay, Take away food, and gas and medical AND BJ's There is no inflation. ...Sloe Joe... Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:36 AM (vd8XM) 66
Quint
Even a nerdy guy like me passed the Navy physicals. In schools today, athletics is the last remaining part of meritocracy. But talking with the coaches -- yelling at students is a thing of the past. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:36 AM (u82oZ) 67
47 Late 60s, early 70s, they would take a fatso into the Marine Corps. If they showed no immediate progress in losing weight, they were sent to the Fat Body Platoon for the Miracle Weight Loss Program. When my platoon had mess and maintenance duty week, we were assigned to the rifle range mess hall which also served special platoons. The guys in the Fat Body were lucky if they were getting 600 calories daily.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 26, 2021 05:33 AM (C1Lsn) the US Army had a "pork chop platoon" as well. It was pretty much anyone considered unfit for further training. The USMC took if further. They had a rule where even if a Marine made the standards, but didn't have the profile of a Marine,they could cashier him. I know today that seems unfair, but everything seems unfair these days. Men had to send other packing and they did not like it. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:36 AM (tU3dj) 68
I've got a buddy from when I worked in Silicon Valley who grew up wealthy went to Harvard undergrad and grad sold his startup for millions married a rich lib from back East I love them both dearly stupid libs live in a custom made home in Marin.
Their 16 year old son is already in JROTC and plans to enlist despite all they do to dissuade him. What a great kid. Posted by: San Franpsycho I worked with a guy who's kid was not a wiz bang at all, had a few problems, then joined the Army out of HS. Because he was tired of people telling him what to do. Made it through basic. Then when it came time for assignments, he declined the one to Germany because he wanted to stay by his girl he met at basic. Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:40 AM (vd8XM) 69
....But talking with the coaches -- yelling at students is a thing of the past.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:36 AM (u82oZ) === My life has changed for the worse since Mrs. F. lost her job yelling at kids on the schoolyard. Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 05:41 AM (EZebt) 70
Coffee is on buy it will be some minutes
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 05:41 AM (2JoB8) Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:42 AM (vd8XM) 72
"The reality TV star real-life bounty hunter, whose real name is Duane Chapman, lost his own daughter [in a car accident] when she was the same age as Gabby Petito."
https://www.fox13news.com/video/982562 Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 05:43 AM (ya129) 73
rhennigantx
Alas. I am going with a very conservative older lady. She was part of our Constitution Bee effort. She has big health issues. No teeth, plenty of mini-strokes. I promised her last year to take her. To encourage her to live. And today is the day. My wife want to shop local today, so she is not going. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:43 AM (u82oZ) 74
Frankly she got in the habit of yelling at kids everywhere.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 05:44 AM (EZebt) 75
Looking at a video of the La Palma island volcano.
I sure hope that thing isn't putting those nasty Carbons in the air that my car will get blamed for. Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:45 AM (vd8XM) 76
Have a great time, everyone.
May you be blessed with bliss. Be that swan gliding serenely though choppy water. Never let them see the feet moving fast. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:46 AM (u82oZ) 77
67 What really sucked about those special platoons in boot camp was the time you spent in boot. Our platoon picked up a guy with nearly a year on Parris Island. Broke his leg, rehab, back to the hospital, more rehab, assigned to a Platoon, then reassigned to Physical Conditioning Platoon, then a Platoon at rifle range and finally our platoon so he could make an A School date.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 26, 2021 05:46 AM (C1Lsn) Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:47 AM (vd8XM) 79
Made it through basic. Then when it came time for assignments, he declined the one to Germany because he wanted to stay by his girl he met at basic.
Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:40 AM (vd8XM) I joined the ARNG with four guys. They set it up as a "buddy platoon" I was the main instigator and was supposed to get rank faster at the early levels. Of all the four guys, I was the only one to complete his service. Not saying that matters to anyone today other than me, because i am well aware it does not. But It was interesting out of four individuals, only i finished that service pledge. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:48 AM (tU3dj) 80
People that Lied about Hunters laptop be Russian Disinfo:
Jim Clapper Mike Hayden Leon Panetta John Brennan Thomas Finger Rick Ledges John McLaughlin Truly evil, fucking liars! Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:49 AM (yrol0) 81
75 Looking at a video of the La Palma island volcano.
I sure hope that thing isn't putting those nasty Carbons in the air that my car will get blamed for. Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:45 AM (vd8XM) Carbonavirus! Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 05:49 AM (ya129) Posted by: JT at September 26, 2021 05:50 AM (arJlL) Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:50 AM (vd8XM) 84
Alas. I am going with a very conservative older lady. She was part of our Constitution Bee effort.
She has big health issues. No teeth, plenty of mini-strokes. I promised her last year to take her. To encourage her to live. And today is the day. My wife want to shop local today, so she is not going. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:43 AM (u82oZ) Good on you sir! Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:50 AM (yrol0) 85
78 Shillary is chancellor of some Irishter university?
What, was Charo unavailable? Posted by: Bruce at September 26, 2021 05:47 AM (vd8XM) Thats just stupid! Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:51 AM (yrol0) 86
Kenneth Copeland Asks for Money for Private Jet to Avoid Vaccine Mandates That He Deems the Mark of the Beast
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:51 AM (yrol0) 87
80 People that Lied about Hunters laptop be Russian Disinfo:
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:49 AM (yrol0) And Soros and McCain. 7 Now, according to court documents reported by JusttheNews.com, we learn that The Dark Lord himself, George Soros, paid for his own investigator to work for the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to plant the fake Trump-Russia story,and that then-Senator John McCain let him do it. Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:04 AM (mpXpK) Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 05:52 AM (ya129) 88
When I saw Retardo spouting off about making the Border Patrol agents pay, I smelled sulphur and brimstone. He is an idiot, but an evil idiot.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 26, 2021 05:52 AM (C1Lsn) 89
As of 9/25/2021, non-intervention countries Sweden and Belarus rank 43rd and 111th respectfully among nations in terms of COVID deaths per/100k population.
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:53 AM (yrol0) 90
and since I was ARNG, and a life time military brat who also went to military school. When someone asks me if I am a vet, I say no. It pisses me off because I think it is unfair. I was spitting military at 6 or 7. But My service was reserves no matter how long it lasted. So we can't call ourselves vets. It has been my entire life but I won't use a term I am not entitled to.
An active soldier who served two years is a vet. An ARNG or Reserve soldier who served 19 years is not considered a veteran unless he was activated for federal service outside of his normal commitment. I am not saying that is wrong mind you. i am not saying i need more plaudits for my service though I joined at 17. My point is I think people don't always understand the term "veteran". That term has a very specific meaning and it doesn't always mean served in combat. if someone asks me if I am a veteran, I tell them no. I am former service. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 05:55 AM (tU3dj) 91
Now, according to court documents reported by JusttheNews.com, we learn that The Dark Lord himself, George Soros, paid for his own investigator to work for the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee to plant the fake Trump-Russia story,and that then-Senator John McCain let him do it.
McCain led the intell Senate panel then. Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:56 AM (yrol0) 92
Proud Boy FBI informant texting his handler during January 6 riot said storming Capitol was not pre-planned - complicating efforts to prove conspiracy charges against the far-right group
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 05:58 AM (yrol0) 93
Morning Mouth Breathers
Posted by: weirdflunky at September 26, 2021 05:58 AM (cknjq) 94
Bruce watched qualifying yesterday, some new faces at the front
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:02 AM (2JoB8) 95
Saw some photos of Prince Dunce and his American bimbo in the DM this morning. It's now obvious why Meggie has been wearing a bunch of coats in NYC when it's in the mid-80's there: she's fat. Had on a short white dress in one of the pics and you could see the fat rolls around her chunky mid section. She's always had weird chicken legs, but now she's all porky and blubbery in the torso. Bwahahaha. Would almost feel sorry for Harry, but for the fact that it was obvious to everyone that she's a nasty, hypocritical, social-climbing bitch who was out for his money and title all along, and he was just too dim-witted to see it.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at September 26, 2021 06:08 AM (k4dH2) 96
Cases Down 60% in Denmark Since They Lifted All COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 06:08 AM (yrol0) 97
veteran is a US government term. If you call someone a veteran, it means you owe them something. It is not surprising that the last thing the US government wants to do is open up the number of veterans. I hope this is a learning commentary. In no way do I consider myself a veteran. It is just weird because we wore the same US Army patch and trained at the same places. We raised the same hands.
I will tell you a weird one. I had a buddy, a really good buddy. He failed out because he was too fat to go to AIT. He received a letter thanking him for his service in Iraq. We both served in the Desert Storm era but he was too fat to go to AIT, so they let him go. I served it out for six years plus two of IRR. What really got me was a few years ago. I was chatting with a wine guy, a guy that had a winery. He gave a discounts for vets. I explained my situation. I told him I was military Millitary bRAT MY entire life. I told him my parents are both buried in Arlington National Cemetery. I told him I went to military school for high school, and joined the ARNG at 17 with my parents consent. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 06:09 AM (tU3dj) 98
92 Proud Boy FBI informant texting his handler during January 6 riot said storming Capitol was not pre-planned - complicating efforts to prove conspiracy charges against the far-right group
______________ The only real conspirators were the feds. Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at September 26, 2021 06:10 AM (k4dH2) 99
92 They were let in. Why are we perpetuating this " storming " bullshit? We saw the videos back in January.
Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 06:10 AM (ONvIw) 100
The more it becomes clear the "insurrection" is a manufactured crisis the more it will become clear COVID is a manufactured crisis.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 06:13 AM (EZebt) 101
88 They're turning reins into whips to turn migrants into George Floyd. They're going to allow riots
Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 06:13 AM (ONvIw) 102
he still would not give me the ten percent discount though he legit gave it to a soldier from another country. Now I wan to be clear. I have always been clear about this over many years. My service was nothing,it wasn't even close to what others have done. But we did all raise the right hand, and I was not joining some rear in the gear unit. It was 11B , light infantry.
what killed me was this guy confided with me for two hours and still gave me the high hat. I was honest, too honest because that is the only way I can be. in the end I left his puny VA winery feeling insulted and unwanted. He might need someone else to do pr. No I won't mention the name,who gives damn. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 06:14 AM (tU3dj) 103
15 "Representative Adam Schiff (C CA) said Friday on CNN's Situation Room that the so-called House Select Committee on January 6 would use criminal contempt to enforce subpoenas." We'll see. And anyway, criminal contempt has to go to court to stick. Posted by: Vic. Bannon needs to fight this all the way to SCOTUS if necessary. Put Congress in it's place, we don't answer to them, they should answer to us. Posted by: lowandslow at September 26, 2021 06:16 AM (4thlk) 104
104 Nonsense, Congress answers to no one and Donk administrations are above the law.
Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 06:19 AM (ONvIw) 105
i told him I was going to buy a bunch of bottles and also some glasses with the winery's namesake. The only mistake i made was buying anything. I think I went through with two bottles and i told him to forget the glasses. I was so pissed I could spit nails. No serviceman and wine entrepreneur should act that way. I had chatted with this guy for two hours not for a discount but because I love the military, history,and wine. But he left me pissed. Luckily I don't hold grudges and can legit not name the place. I just find it weird how so many can't grasp the situation. It was not about ten percent,it was about respect. Not kidding,he gave it to a foreign guy who said he was a vet. I could have done that, but that shithead would never hear those words from me. BTW,yeah, that wine guy pissed me off.
Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 06:24 AM (tU3dj) 106
You mean the AZ audit that showed tens of thousands of fraudulent, illegal votes in just one AZ county, in a state Biden "won" by just 10k votes?
Yes, the cheating Dims should be humiliated by that one. Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at September 26, 2021 06:25 AM (k4dH2) Posted by: Puddleglum at September 26, 2021 06:25 AM (QFVV9) 108
That a bold face lie was created and then spread as fact by the Democrat Propaganda Ministry is a astonishing thing to see.
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:26 AM (2JoB8) 109
Morning all
No surprise. PDT made it clear what he thought about McStain and it's no secret how vindictive that asshole was. Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:26 AM (g7jhK) 110
No wine for me stick to the brown right Vic?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 06:26 AM (EZebt) 111
The only time I ever used my Vet status was to go to Knotts Berry Farm on a Vets get in free day.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 06:29 AM (Kd5Vh) 112
Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:30 AM (ju2Fy) 113
Quint, you upheld your integrity. The guy was/is a bad businessman irrespective of the Vet question. He lost a big order and a lot of future sales. That's bad business.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:33 AM (g7jhK) 114
Morning, olddog. How are you feeling?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:34 AM (g7jhK) 115
olddog hope your feeling better, take a look at this " Capt"
https://tinyurl.com/ha55pfzs Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (2JoB8) 116
The only time I ever used my Vet status was to go to Knotts Berry Farm on a Vets get in free day.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 06:29 AM (Kd5Vh) we had a pga event that was supposed to support vets.I ran into scalpers who sold the vet tickets that gave you food, a free drink, access to a pavillion etc. I told them no chance Lance.I know the fifty or so before me and the fifty or so behind me went all in. I chatted with some vets there and they said I was a vet. But the US gov says I am not a vet. When the church asks for vets to stand up,I do not do so. I am never going to steal valor,i would rather die. But I do think many don't understand the term. I also think the gov has mistreated Guard and reserve. The reason is not that they don't respect their service, the reason is they don't want to owe them something. IF i harp on this it is because I have done my research and to the feds, that is the only thing the term Vet means. To every other American, it means those who served. Hence the issue. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (tU3dj) 117
Good morning all!
I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share. My heart hurts for him this AM. Quint had some kind words Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi) 118
Morning peeps. Woke up at 0400 hrs with gout pain in my foot. Going to be a miserable couple of days I'm afraid.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 26, 2021 06:36 AM (BFigT) 119
Males can't claim to be homosexual in order to avoid military service, not anymore. Why should females get a pass?
Posted by: Common Tater at September 26, 2021 06:38 AM (SEDJv) 120
Morning, olddog. How are you feeling?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:34 ---------------------- Much better right now. Right after I hit post I got an urge to take a *joebiden*. First time since surgery. Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:39 AM (ju2Fy) 121
120 Morning, olddog. How are you feeling?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:34 ---------------------- Much better right now. Right after I hit post I got an urge to take a *joebiden*. First time since surgery. Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:39 AM (ju2Fy) Looks like your sense of humor is intact. Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 06:40 AM (ya129) 122
110 No wine for me stick to the brown right Vic?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 06:26 AM (EZebt) Right Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 06:41 AM (mpXpK) 123
Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi
=== Some time in batting cage. Take him through some visualization exercises. Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 26, 2021 06:42 AM (EZebt) 124
Quint, you upheld your integrity. The guy was/is a bad businessman irrespective of the Vet question. He lost a big order and a lot of future sales. That's bad business.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:33 AM (g7jhK) I appreciate that Ben Had. I would never lie about such things.I probably should have kept my mouth shut,but that is not my way lol. Considering everything,he probably could have given me the discount out of repect.He claimed he was a big military guy. Well, I am too,I have a life long pass to Arlington National Cemetery rain or shine. I joined at 17,while still in high school. But i am not worth your ten percent? He is lucky I hold not grudge. And to be fair,he was right. But as a businessman he turned a two hour cool discussion on Virginian history,military history, and wine to a guy who left so quickly it would make people blush.It was about treating a person with respect.I don't want plaudits i don't deserve,I promise you that. But that guy went about it in the worst way possible. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 06:43 AM (tU3dj) 125
olddog hope your feeling better, take a look at this " Capt"
https://tinyurl.com/ha55pfzs Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:35 ----------------------- I'll bite, Skip. What's a drawing of? Is that the early pontoon/ponton thingy you were talking about? Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:43 AM (ju2Fy) 126
Looks like your sense of humor is intact.
Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 06:40 ------------------- Heh. Didn't want to use the s* word before 7am. Seemed crappy. Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:47 AM (ju2Fy) 127
"I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share"
Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi) Teenagers can't see past the moment. I know my dad wouldn't have had a lot of sympathy for me. If I was moping around he would have gave me a lecture about bigger problems in the world than a baseball game. Posted by: lowandslow at September 26, 2021 06:49 AM (4thlk) 128
olddog it's your pontoons your Capt of.
Here is my post and picture of pontoon troops I have been working on. http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=553747 Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:51 AM (2JoB8) 129
Tell the boy to forget the strikeouts. It will happen again. Five for five will happen too.
Batting .300 is failing 70% of time. "You don't like striking out? Practice hitting curve balls and change ups." Posted by: weirdflunky at September 26, 2021 06:53 AM (cknjq) 130
I saw obese folks in Basic. I won't say they were treated "well" not by a long shot. But then, nobody was. They had an additional task in addition to all the others, and that was to lose the fat. And they did. It was amazing, really. Needed new uniforms issued to them.
Getting caught sneaking a piece of pie in the mess hall. I remember that for some reason. About 5 drill sergeants came in all strack and marched in, a crowd of 100s sitting down eating and zeroed in on ONE guy, and he regretted that. They yelled at him for about 5 minutes. He was on the fatboy program. Then they took him outside and smoked his ass for about a half hour and helped him burn off those calories. Posted by: Common Tater at September 26, 2021 06:53 AM (SEDJv) 131
That's really cool, Skip.
Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at September 26, 2021 06:55 AM (ju2Fy) 132
first day on fiber optic
don't see a lot of difference from the dsl but the speed test says it's up from 2.5 to 230 mbps probably my cheap ass chromebook can't keep up Posted by: REDACTED at September 26, 2021 06:55 AM (us2H3) Posted by: Terry Incognito at September 26, 2021 06:55 AM (GKpUA) 134
"I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share"
Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi) Take up golf! You never strike out though you have to play your foul balls where they lie. Posted by: Puddleglum at September 26, 2021 06:55 AM (QFVV9) 135
"I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share" Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM mayhaps, ten years from now, that pitcher will be in The Bigs & be a Cy Young winner and your son can say "Yeah, I got a hit off that guy once" in the mean time, tell him this is why we practice, and get him Ted Williams' book Posted by: AltonJackson at September 26, 2021 06:56 AM (DUIap) 136
3 Taliban hang dead body in Afghan city's main square
-- Not necessarily a bad thing imo *looks wistfully at DC lampposts * Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 26, 2021 06:59 AM (oEn12) 137
My dad would probably have said something real pithy to me, like rub some dirt on it and get back out there, or do you need to change your tampon mary? Seriously, learning to not obsess on a momentary setback and letting it roll off your back and getting back to it is a must for success to any sport
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 07:01 AM (Kd5Vh) 138
Don't forget its Saint George Floyd you know!
Posted by: Colin at September 26, 2021 07:01 AM (ez4Ug) 139
108 That a bold face lie was created and then spread as fact by the Democrat Propaganda Ministry is a astonishing thing to see.
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 06:26 AM (2JoB They've been doing this a lot lately. And it is planned and organized, not a "clown show" or anything sloppy and uncalculated. These people are not stupid, they're boldly pushing through an evil agenda. There were no accidents in the Afghan mess, there are no accidents at the border, and there are no accidents in pushing this booster crap. No clowns, just evil every day. Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 07:02 AM (ONvIw) 140
134 "I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share"
Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi) kinda thought 16 yo kids knew everything Posted by: REDACTED at September 26, 2021 07:02 AM (us2H3) 141
4 Biden is shipping those illegals down at the border all over the country while he lies and says they have been deported.
https://tinyurl.com/2rhzthun Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 05:02 AM (mpXpK) One lie of many. Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 07:04 AM (ONvIw) 142
I saw an older Greta on the news, she was blabbing about something, didn't listen to her, did I miss anything. She isn't very pretty and it would take a Hollywood makeup artist to improve her looks.
Posted by: Colin at September 26, 2021 07:05 AM (ez4Ug) 143
Quint, you upheld your integrity. The guy was/is a bad businessman irrespective of the Vet question. He lost a big order and a lot of future sales. That's bad business.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 26, 2021 06:33 AM (g7jhK) you have it exactly right Ben Had. I didn't care about ten percent or calling me a veteran. It was about respect. That dummie legit lost business and it no way could he claim he did something good. I thankyou for your acknowledgement. you are one of the best here. I never wanted to be called a vet,but it is important for people to know the meaning of the term. It it does not mean former military. And if the term was not possibly changeable. Then why did the USA make it so military reserve and ARNG servicemen who served 20 years are now vets, even if they were never activated? Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:06 AM (tU3dj) 144
So the thing to do is to get some cloth and some bits of old paper, put it down on the floor and shoot everybody. This will deal with the Red Menace on your own doorstep. Posted by: Veronica at September 26, 2021 07:07 AM (GKpUA) 145
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo called Friday for closer business ties with China even as Beijing increases its military muster.
"It's just an economic fact" that the United States must trade with China, Raimondo told the Wall Street Journal. "I actually think robust commercial engagement will help to mitigate any potential tensions." something something rinse repeat insanity Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:07 AM (yrol0) 146
If you're having canapes, as I showed you last week, or an outdoor barbecue, then the thing to do is to set fire to all houses in the street. This will stir up anti-communist hatred and your neighbours will be right with you as you organize counter-revolutionary terror. Posted by: Veronica at September 26, 2021 07:10 AM (GKpUA) 147
i joined the light infantry leading up to a time of war. i basically didn't serve because we were not called up. Every MP, trucking, or water transportation unit served, they are all vets. Now again I dont' want to be a vet,because I am not. I hope a few more understand the term. It is not synonymous with former service.
Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:10 AM (tU3dj) 148
something something rinse repeat insanity
Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:07 AM (yrol0) It's not a fact that we have to trade with China. It's a fact that they have to trade with us. Trump recognized that and used it as leverage to get them to calm their asses down. We only "have to trade with China" for DC slimeballs to get rich off the graft and kickbacks. Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 26, 2021 07:11 AM (6FeV1) 149
Gina hoping to get some of that Chinese yen Sundowner has been getting all these years.
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 07:11 AM (2JoB8) 150
Up early. Been at Mom's doing some chores for her this weekend. Enjoy and visit with your elders while you still can.
Posted by: Jak Sucio at September 26, 2021 07:11 AM (ORYzU) 151
something something rinse repeat insanity Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:07 AM (yrol0) Well we're still busy outsourcing, so what do we expect. All of these ties are to protect richie rich. Now they're blaming it on covid, too. When they shut the roaring springs paper mill and went China, the excuse was covid. Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 07:12 AM (ONvIw) 152
The only time I ever used my Vet status was to go to Knotts Berry Farm on a Vets get in free day.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 06:29 AM (Kd5Vh) I loved that place. that was one of those childhood places you always remember. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:15 AM (tU3dj) 153
@147 Quint everyone who serves 180+ days is a veteran regardless of wartime service.
Posted by: blaster at September 26, 2021 07:16 AM (mbFEM) 154
Talked to one of my nephews girls yesterday and she is now 22. Has a two year old and she sounded much more 'grown up' then she did just a few years ago. She is not a Biden fan, and wonders what kind of country her daughter will grow up in. At least their is hope that not all young are dedicated Democrats.
Posted by: Colin at September 26, 2021 07:17 AM (ez4Ug) 155
I always thought Einstein's first wife helped him a lot with his papers. Could be wrong.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at September 26, 2021 05:18 AM (u82oZ) I think I saw a movie once where it was actually Flo, the black cleaning gal, who would come in at night to clean the lab and secretly fix the errors in Einstein's papers. Flo later when on to help in the same way with the first moon shot. More coffee. Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 26, 2021 07:17 AM (R/m4+) 156
Good Sunday morning!
Wolfus I saw your comment upthread. I've never heard of that. I've had problems on MY end having them process an order and I couldn't ship the order until it was resolved. I gave it a few days and it was fine. I have no idea but you could try having the seller cancel the order and then place it again. At least the seller is being cooperative. Posted by: Jewells45 at September 26, 2021 07:18 AM (nxdel) 157
There seems to be a pattern where there is some shortcut to riches for nasty people (trade with China, credit default swaps, export import bank), and it becomes an article of faith amongst the barbarian classes that said shortcut is the sine qua non of American survival.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 26, 2021 07:18 AM (6FeV1) Posted by: Ladyl at September 26, 2021 07:20 AM (TdMsT) 159
Boker Tov Patriots.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:22 AM (Irn0L) 160
Who in the world was that bleeding vag over at Insty whining about how horrible it was that conservatives voted to subject women to the draft?
I mean, who cares about the woke military, #1. #2: The military debased and prostituted themselves for favors with the Dems. #3 The Dems wouldn't be in power but for women's votes. And we're supposed to save women from eating the shit sandwich they ordered and paid for? Posted by: Lrrr at September 26, 2021 07:22 AM (jIL4c) 161
NaCly! I used to love going to the Renfest. It's just too bumpy and my feet would hate me. Have fun. Very sweet thing you are doing for your friend.
Posted by: Jewells45 at September 26, 2021 07:23 AM (nxdel) 162
159 Boker Tov Patriots.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:22 AM (Irn0L) - U'moadim le'simcha! Posted by: Biden's Dog at September 26, 2021 07:24 AM (xsJpE) 163
@147 Quint everyone who serves 180+ days is a veteran regardless of wartime service.
Posted by: blaster at September 26, 2021 07:16 AM (mbFEM) i am not sure about your numbers though they might add up. i am not new to this btw, so I doubt I have it wrong. Basically anyone who served on active duty is a veteran. If your were in the national Guard or reserves, you had to be activated for service other than your annual commitment and basic and AIT training. the funny thing is the ARNGh as been in every war, not some, but all of them. Remember Tom hank and the 29th division? That was my division. i don't doubt you blaster, that is pretty much what I was saying. A guy could serve two years active and be a veteran. A guy could serve 19 years in the reserves and not be considered a veteran. And to be honest, as a military brat who has seen this his entiree life. If you can't say you were a veteran, to most civilians, it is like you never served,. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:25 AM (tU3dj) 164
The reason that women were exempt from Selective Service is the combat arms exclusion which no longer exists. It is sex discrimination for women not to register. I have never actually met a feminist who believes women should be included though.
I have long held the Left would kill Selective Service before requiring it for women. We shall see Posted by: blaster at September 26, 2021 07:26 AM (mbFEM) 165
"I shared the 16 year old sons angst over striking out three out of four times last night on the Pixy thread. Any former players got any good tidbits to share"
Posted by: Jmel at September 26, 2021 06:35 AM (bVhJi) That's a 250 average, right? ( I don't math). If so, that's better than some of the Cubs. Don't sweat it. Thing 2 went 0-3 yesterday. Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:26 AM (45fpk) 166
I did crossfit for a year before joining the army, this was overkill for my softer MOS. In basic training there was a skinny guy who starting out couldn't do 10 pushups. I had contempt for him, rightly so.
"He's giving me the high hat" A great phrase from Miller's Crossing but I don't think I could use it exactly correctly. Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 26, 2021 07:27 AM (ybIRR) 167
NYT:
The new information was revealed at a time when misinformation continues to circulate among far-right commentators and websites accusing the F.B.I. of having used informants or agents to stage the attack on Jan. 6. And the records show that the informant traveled to Washington at his own volition, not at the request of the F.B.I. Bought and Paid For FIB informant working on his own volition manages somehow to get DC and Jan 6 and then manages to get into Capital. Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:27 AM (yrol0) 168
i don't doubt you blaster, that is pretty much what I was saying. A guy could serve two years active and be a veteran. A guy could serve 19 years in the reserves and not be considered a veteran. And to be honest, as a military brat who has seen this his entiree life. If you can't say you were a veteran, to most civilians, it is like you never served,.
Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:25 AM (tU3dj) Yes that is the word I left out active service. Posted by: blaster at September 26, 2021 07:28 AM (mbFEM) 169
i don't care. I have the uniforms that prove otherwise. I don't want veteran status, certainly I wont claim something untrue. But asI have said over and over,I doubt most Americans can describe it exactly.
And they don't keep it away from NG and reserve types out of a sense of military honor. They do it because calling someone a veteran to this government is a liability. I am not beeing cheeky here,that is exactly what the term means to them. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:29 AM (tU3dj) 170
Also at Insty, a tweet from Kurt Schlicter. In support of Mitch McConnell.
I've generally liked Kurt. But someone said-- and this has really stuck in my craw because I feared it too close to true--"every Schlicter article should come with a disclaimer at the top that he doesn't believe a word he writes." I think that seals it. Kurt, for all his talk, doesn't believe a word he writes in support of fighting back. He's a big-goverment toady through and through. Posted by: Lrrr at September 26, 2021 07:30 AM (jIL4c) 171
Looking at a video of the La Palma island volcano.
I sure hope that thing isn't putting those nasty Carbons in the air that my car will get blamed for. Imposing more communism is sort of like drinking diet sodas. The zero calories magically erases the 4000 calorie meal as if it never happened. The volcano never happened once they have seized what little liberties still remain. Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 07:32 AM (+LCoQ) Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:32 AM (yrol0) 173
Insty is right. Men accepting danger* to keep women from it is hard-coded into humans whether we like it or not. I would keep women out of all kinds of military units that have any exposure at all to an enemy. Keeping them out of the draft is a no-brainer.
*Solders accept danger, and occasionally high danger. They don't go places where death is guaranteed if we are functioning better than the bastards with whistles in 1914. "Sending your sons off to die" is a disgusting phrase that is wrong, and I have seen conservatives use it. Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 26, 2021 07:34 AM (ybIRR) 174
Speaking of baseball, yesterday the Brewers celebrated Bob Ueker's 50th year as their baseball announcer. That's a long time.
Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:35 AM (45fpk) Posted by: rhennigantx at September 26, 2021 07:35 AM (yrol0) 176
Kurt Schlicter praises Mitch McConnell profusely and that needs to stop. If his novels came to pass, Mitch McConnell would live happily in the blue country not the red one.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 26, 2021 07:36 AM (ybIRR) 177
Regarding the Woke: Do any of you honestly see us as a country going back to where the Redskins call themselves the Redskins again?
Cleveland pick back up the Indians nickname? We can't ever even stop or dare rollback silly shit like that yet ... vote harder? Meanwhile, losses like that-- which we will let stand--cement the perception that leftist victories are permanent and conservative victories are temporary. Posted by: Lrrr at September 26, 2021 07:37 AM (jIL4c) 178
Gooble Gobble! Gooble Gobble! One of us! One of us!
Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 26, 2021 07:38 AM (ybIRR) 179
I think I saw a movie once where it was actually Flo, the black cleaning gal, who would come in at night to clean the lab and secretly fix the errors in Einstein's papers. Flo later when on to help in the same way with the first moon shot.
You may have that confused with the Amazon remake where Einstein is replaced by a refugee trans from Zambia, and it was a white liberal studies doctorate candidate who was oppressed by the patriarchy. Instead of the moonshot, she saved all of humanity by single handedly creating the mRNA Clot Shot. Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 07:38 AM (+LCoQ) 180
Speaking as someone who is still in, I do NOT want a draft. I do want to serve with anyone who was "Drafted" and did not volunteer. I have enough trouble dealing with some who "volunteered" and still don't GET it. However, if the institute a Draft, then women have to be included. They want to be treated 100% equal, they saddled this pony, so get on and ride it.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:40 AM (Irn0L) 181
Wait, Bob Ueker is the Indians announcer, I saw it in a movie
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 07:40 AM (Kd5Vh) 182
For decades never really considered myself a veteran, though spent my 4 years in. Mike Gallagher one Veterans day actually made me start thinking I was, but with no combat time it was easy.
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 07:40 AM (2JoB8) 183
It is just perplexing to me how these critical care docs can throw up their hands in defeat that they can not treat Covid, but will harrumph if you suggest trying IVM. Nooooo! There haven't been multiple large triple blind double crossover randomized placebo trials combined into a meta analysis to show overwhelming benefit! Yeah, same is true for regeneron, convalescent plasma, and the vaccine, but you all jumped on that.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:41 AM (mdgQ7) 184
For decades never really considered myself a veteran, though spent my 4 years in. Mike Gallagher one Veterans day actually made me start thinking I was, but with no combat time it was easy.
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 07:40 AM (2JoB Hey I go into combat with the bureaucracy every day. I've gotten some vicious paper cuts Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:42 AM (Irn0L) 185
Women should have to register with selective service. It ain't the anything up through the 60's anymore. It's 2021.
Posted by: SFGoth at September 26, 2021 07:43 AM (KAi1n) 186
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:40 AM (Irn0L)
we are so far gone it is hard to tell what is right or wrong these days. I can't see a draft unless the hard left wants to use the military for social experiments. I can't see why we should draft women unless it was for the same thing. The reality is the left have moved the overton window so far even we often miss the forest for the trees. I personally think there should be no draft, and certainly women should not be a part of it. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:44 AM (tU3dj) 187
If you raise your hand and say, "I'll go", and put on the uniform and prove yourself ready to protect and defend, I don't care if you've spent your whole time peeling potatoes. You're a veteran. Where you are or aren't sent is completely out of your control.
Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (45fpk) 188
Had to get stitches on my hand getting caught in a aircraft canopy, I should have got a Purple Heart
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (2JoB8) 189
I run into alot of "Vietnam era" vets who never left stateside, did their 2 years and punched, but will wear all the vietnam vet garb.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (mdgQ7) 190
Women should have to register with selective service. It ain't the anything up through the 60's anymore. It's 2021.
Posted by: SFGoth at September 26, 2021 07:43 AM (KAi1n) has that ever become a thing? 60s? I joined ;the military in the late eighties and if you said you liked guys you were out. What amazes me is how so many go along with what is happening as it is completely normal. In fact, you have never seen one side bullrush another like the left has with this culture over the last ten years. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:47 AM (tU3dj) 191
Where you are or aren't sent is completely out of your control.
Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (45fpk) Guy goes to college for free via ROTC. Gets years of pilot training. Gets certified on large multi-engine transports. He gets alerted to fly his first mission overseas in support of war, 4 hours prior to takeoff, declares he is a conscientious objector and can not participate in war. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:49 AM (mdgQ7) 192
You need to show your discharge papers to the local tax accessor to get the vets discount on your taxes. You get a greater discount if your served during war time, which Vietnam is considered one. And if you were wounded you get a even better discount. I don't know if the town has changed the rules now or not, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Colin at September 26, 2021 07:50 AM (ez4Ug) 193
Years ago, there used to be a sea story in Team circles (i.e., prob not true). At a Team reunion, a crowd of younger SEALs were comparing combat pay time from their various deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. They asked one old-timer how much combat time HE had, and he answered, "Only about four hours, I'm afraid. Then I got wounded and sat out the rest of the war." When they smirked and asked where he had served for all of four hours, he said, "Omaha Beach."
Posted by: goatexchange at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (APPN8) 194
4 hours prior to takeoff, declares he is a conscientious objector and can not participate in war.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:49 AM (mdgQ7) How is a situation like that handled? Honest question. Is he discharged? Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (45fpk) 195
Just my observation... I worked as an Army civilian for about 8 years before I retired. There were a LOT of women assigned to the command I was part of. Granted, it was an administrative command, but there were quite a lot of women there. Probably 40 percent of the total number of "green suits" assigned.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (BFigT) 196
Best party I went to when I was stationed in Germany was for a neighbor kid who just got home after his mandatory service. What a blowout.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at September 26, 2021 07:52 AM (Kd5Vh) 197
I run into alot of "Vietnam era" vets who never left stateside, did their 2 years and punched, but will wear all the vietnam vet garb.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (mdgQ7) that is a tough one. I recall the VA making a special allotment for "Vietnam Era"vets. Look I respect other's service. Not everyone is on the tip of the spear. My dad is buried in Arlington for a reason. I have the bullet that went through both his legs. Sure it is weird he saved it but was the type of man he was. I know many want to glomb onto the Vietnam stuff. The funny thing is it was a tiny crew in many ways. The guys that really played a part pretty much know each other. The Civil War is similar in some ways. The Army of Northern Virginia was about 70 thousand at its greatest. it was a tiny group that fought for a country and in the end lost. But very few can say they were part of that group. you are talking a tiny percentile. Same with Vietnam. The left said it was the end of the world. But really it was the same guys over and over. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:53 AM (tU3dj) 198
Maybe including women in the draft will destroy the military. But you're thinking of a military that's worth saving.
Without total destruction, how are we going to rid it of the woke rot that infects the whole O-class? Clear out the desk generals? Actually win a foreign war? Return to blind promotions based solely on merit? Posted by: Lrrr at September 26, 2021 07:54 AM (jIL4c) 199
192 You need to show your discharge papers to the local tax accessor to get the vets discount on your taxes. You get a greater discount if your served during war time, which Vietnam is considered one. And if you were wounded you get a even better discount. I don't know if the town has changed the rules now or not, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Colin at September 26, 2021 07:50 AM (ez4Ug) Here in my county in SC I don't get shit for being a vet. Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 07:55 AM (mpXpK) 200
Just my observation... I worked as an Army civilian for about 8 years before I retired. There were a LOT of women assigned to the command I was part of. Granted, it was an administrative command, but there were quite a lot of women there. Probably 40 percent of the total number of "green suits" assigned.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (BFigT) Today, on the Staff and Support side of the Military, we could not function without women. Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:55 AM (Irn0L) 201
No. Diesel engines are causing acid rain, so we have to put another $10,000 in emissions controls on them to save 0.0000001% of the sulfur dioxide that the volcano puts out in an hour.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:57 AM (mdgQ7) 202
Return to blind promotions based solely on merit?
Posted by: Lrrr No can do - not stunning and brave. Posted by: Tonypete at September 26, 2021 07:57 AM (mD/uy) 203
Return to blind promotions based solely on merit?
Posted by: Lrrr LOL, it is so bad now, it is mostly based on sex and ethnicity. Sigh What a cluster fuck Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 07:57 AM (Irn0L) 204
Just my observation... I worked as an Army civilian for about 8 years before I retired. There were a LOT of women assigned to the command I was part of. Granted, it was an administrative command, but there were quite a lot of women there. Probably 40 percent of the total number of "green suits" assigned.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (BFigT) A) I have nothing against women in the service. I know they have served as long as this country has existed. We have all seen the shows about nurses in Korea,Vietnam,etc. B) I joined the ARNG in 1986. I joined the infantry. I legit never saw a female in basic or AIT even though they were split by a year. I never served with a female in six years plus two of IRR. The one time that was not the case was when I needed to see a battalion level medic for a tic check. All joking aside,that was the only time I served with females. And my service ended in the nineties. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 07:58 AM (tU3dj) 205
I often considered that only vets should get Veteran's Day off with pay. Discuss.
I did get a coffee mug my last one working though - so there's that. Posted by: Tonypete at September 26, 2021 07:59 AM (mD/uy) 206
157 There seems to be a pattern where there is some shortcut to riches for nasty people (trade with China, credit default swaps, export import bank), and it becomes an article of faith amongst the barbarian classes that said shortcut is the sine qua non of American survival.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 26, 2021 07:18 AM (6FeV1) Richie rich spreads this lie. They have to outsource "to compete in a global market" and they have to have H1Bs for the same reason. Why don't Zuck and Bezos move to China? Posted by: CN at September 26, 2021 07:59 AM (ONvIw) 207
188 Had to get stitches on my hand getting caught in a aircraft canopy, I should have got a Purple Heart
Posted by: Skip at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (2JoB *shifty eyes* Posted by: John F. Kerry at September 26, 2021 07:59 AM (PiwSw) 208
I have enough trouble dealing with some who "volunteered" and still don't GET it. However, if the institute a Draft, then women have to be included. They want to be treated 100% equal, they saddled this pony, so get on and ride it.
Then you are in a better position to answer this question. Since so many people eligible for this hypothetical draft hate America, what is the expected result? How does the story end? The Party Military has only served the MIC for three or four generations and has accomplished little else but provide an alternate temporary lifestyle for young people who didn't go into trades or college. I have never known the border, or any other former US asset being protected by the Party Military. Instead the Party Military is an auxiliary to hundreds of other nations' own security. So would a draft continue the tradition of taxpayers funding a foreign nation's security and various pension programs? Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 08:01 AM (+LCoQ) 209
How is a situation like that handled? Honest question. Is he discharged?
Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 07:51 AM (45fpk) I think in the end he got an administrative discharge. Not sure if they made him pay back any of the $million + the military spent on his education. Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 08:01 AM (mdgQ7) 210
BOOKS
Posted by: grammie winger at September 26, 2021 08:01 AM (45fpk) 211
I run into alot of "Vietnam era" vets who never left stateside, did their 2 years and punched, but will wear all the vietnam vet garb.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:45 AM (mdgQ7) -- Not just Vietnam. I know a USMC vet who will tell you as long as the day is long that he's an Iraq war vet, even though his deployment during that time was to Japan, where he served as a file clerk. There is no dishonor in going where you're told and doing whatever job you're assigned. But hebdelibrately tries to inflate himself by making others think he served j Iraq, when (per his family) he did not. Posted by: Revenant at September 26, 2021 08:02 AM (+z+6a) 212
Here in my county in SC I don't get shit for being a vet.
There are a lot places that will throw shit at you for being a vet. Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 08:03 AM (+LCoQ) 213
So would a draft continue the tradition of taxpayers funding a foreign nation's security and various pension programs?
Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 08:01 AM (+LCoQ) Actually I do not really understand your question, but bottom line, I do not ever think, in the foreseeable future we will really ever reinstitute a draft. Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 08:03 AM (Irn0L) 214
I know many women serve proudly. But there was a time the infantry was a male only thing. just one more thing we gave up,crap haven't we given up them all?
And the respect i have for women who serve can not be questioned in any way.I bet I have better reason to laud them than most here. If you ask for my memories I will give you two. One,would be the uber young Navy girl that got so exited when she told others to watch how I would transfer my paraplegic mom from her wheel chair to a hospital bed. The other was the Marine Major, a black woman who handed me the cases from the firing party after my dad's funeral. The flag went to my mom,I got the casings. I have always respected women in the military. But that doesn't mean they should serve in all units. Society says otherwise,but I simply do not agree. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 08:05 AM (tU3dj) 215
212 Here in my county in SC I don't get shit for being a vet.
There are a lot places that will throw shit at you for being a vet. Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 08:03 AM (+LCoQ) I had some hippies spit at me when I was exiting an aircraft at the SF airport. In order to get the military discount flying you had to wear your uniform. Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 08:08 AM (mpXpK) 216
Here in my county in SC I don't get shit for being a vet.
There are a lot places that will throw shit at you for being a vet. Posted by: Reuben Hick at September 26, 2021 08:03 AM (+LCoQ) you guys are being a bit harsh. I am sure we can do better, no doubt about that. But I have dealt with many organizatios,including those who help the poor. This also includes the fed gov and many others. The first thing they ask is if you are a vet. It is a yes or not answer and it means a lot. I know I will never answer yes and I am too old for that to ever change. Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 08:08 AM (tU3dj) 217
I have always respected women in the military. But that doesn't mean they should serve in all units. Society says otherwise,but I simply do not agree.
Posted by: Quint at September 26, 2021 08:05 AM (tU3dj) By and large Combat Units are still almost all Males. Don't be deceived by the very few stories of Females in Combat Units Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 26, 2021 08:13 AM (Irn0L) 218
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at September 26, 2021 07:41 AM (mdgQ7)
Fellow I know went into the hospital for unrelated issues and caught Covid in the hospital, then wund up with fluid in his lungs due to the Remdesevir, he thinks, and when he refused the vaxx he was sent home, where he recovered. This is so messed up, I don't know if it can be fixed. Posted by: Kindltot at September 26, 2021 08:21 AM (KbLYZ) 219
215 I had some hippies spit at me when I was exiting an aircraft at the SF airport. In order to get the military discount flying you had to wear your uniform.
Posted by: Vic at September 26, 2021 08:08 AM (mpXpK) Real sorry about that. I saw tapes of that happening. Never in person. Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 08:26 AM (ya129) 220
218 Fellow I know went into the hospital for unrelated issues and caught Covid in the hospital, then wund up with fluid in his lungs due to the Remdesevir, he thinks, and when he refused the vaxx he was sent home, where he recovered.
Posted by: Kindltot at September 26, 2021 08:21 AM (KbLYZ) What a wild story. Posted by: m at September 26, 2021 08:28 AM (ya129) Processing 0.03, elapsed 0.0365 seconds. |
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