Mid-Morning Art Thread

The Last Of The Garrison
Briton Riviere

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at October 06, 2021 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

2 Darn.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

3 Why did they shoot the dog

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 06, 2021 08:31 AM (Kd5Vh)

4 DOGGEH!!!

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:31 AM (Zz0t1)

5 He'll hold off the barbarian hordes on his own.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:31 AM (LvTSG)

6 Jesus had the inside straight and took the dog for everything but the muzzle loader.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:31 AM (yrol0)

7 How horrible, the dog committed suicide

Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 08:31 AM (pPFrA)

8 That dog's name? Old Yeller.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (Zz0t1)

9 She didnt cry
when Old Yeller died

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (yrol0)

10 Did the dog catch the sniper?

Posted by: squid_hunt at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (Ectld)

11 He didn't want to be captured and eaten alive.

Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (pPFrA)

12 Matchlock I think

Posted by: steevy at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (CYnTg)

13 Weapon is late 1600s

Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 08:33 AM (pPFrA)

14 Get that bloodhound some water!

Posted by: redridinghood at October 06, 2021 08:33 AM (NpAcC)

15 This guy, Riviere, paints lots of dogs.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:33 AM (AwYPR)

16 Ugh, why did you have to post this, CBD? I get all knotted when I see those ASPCA commercials with abused doggehs, and now this.

Appreciate the technique. Would not hang.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 08:33 AM (2JVJo)

17 It's a dog eat dog world out there.

Posted by: Barack Obama at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (a4EWo)

18 Dog's eyes are open. He's playing possum.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (Zz0t1)

19 What is it, death week?

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (Kd5Vh)

20 'Biggest meanest possum I ever seen, Granny.'
-J. Clampett

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (0OP+5)

21 Ridgebacks origins are bloodhounds and native wild dogs from Africa.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (yrol0)

22 Poor Walt!

Posted by: Just a Pinch at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (7bRMQ)

23 "Hung over after a night of poker."

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (Zz0t1)

24 See the wisp of smoke coming off the gun's firing mechanism?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (3D/fK)

25 Who's a good boi???

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (OCTRt)

26 It's a dog eat dog world out there.
Posted by: Barack Obama at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (a4EWo)

And I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear!

Posted by: NORM! Peterson at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (2JVJo)

27 17 It's a dog eat dog world out there.
Posted by: Barack Obama at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (a4EWo)

And Im a wearing porkchop panties!

Posted by: Bhuessein in a members only jacket alone on stage at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (yrol0)

28 Was Pluto Goofy's dog?

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (AwYPR)

29 She didnt cry
when Old Yeller died
Posted by: rhennigantx

Then she's not for me.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (OCTRt)

30 He's waiting for the other dogs to show up for their weekly poker night.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (MH0eD)

31 Was Pluto Goofy's dog?
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (AwYPR)

Mickey's.

Why could Goofy talk and Pluto couldn't?

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

32 Substitute JTB: This painting is extraordinary in its composition, range of color, emotional aspects, etc. Okay, the substitute JTB is lacking in art appreciation and skill of expression. This image is touching the soul. Today Mr. JTB is expected to return home from hospital (after an unexpected overnight). All is well and recovery is underway. Thank you for your prayers.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (7EjX1)

33 28 Was Pluto Goofy's dog?
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (AwYPR)

I did not say she was crazy
I said she was fucking Goofy

Posted by: Bhuessein in a members only jacket alone on stage at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (yrol0)

34 So, Trump's Facebook page is back up after the outage? Hmmm

Posted by: CSMBigBird at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (jsWA8)

35 From: artuk.org

Narrative painting depicting the aftermath of a battle. A bloodhound lies across a splintered wooden floor at the top of a flight of stairs, against a heavy wooden door, blown off its hinges with gunfire holes. On the ground to the left lies a smoking musket amongst a pile of rubble and plaster.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (NpAcC)

36 off ghey sox

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (yrol0)

37 Can't tell if the dog is supposed to be dead or not. The title suggests it is but no apparent injuries.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy (z5Vrg) - The Republic is Already Dead at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (z5Vrg)

38 Why could Goofy talk and Pluto couldn't?

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

Goofy wore clothes and drove a car, too.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (AwYPR)

39 26 It's a dog eat dog world out there.
Posted by: Barack Obama at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (a4EWo)

And I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear!
Posted by: NORM! Peterson at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (2JVJo)

27 17 It's a dog eat dog world out there.
Posted by: Barack Obama at October 06, 2021 08:34 AM (a4EWo)

And Im a wearing porkchop panties!
Posted by: Bhuessein in a members only jacket alone on stage at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM

Hordemind!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (m+jkK)

40 See the wisp of smoke coming off the gun's firing mechanism?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at October 06, 2021 08:35 AM (3D/fK)

And the gaping hole in the door?

This is for Joe Biden. "Get a double barrel and shoot through the door."

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

41 That's a huge freaking hole in the door. Must have been the FBI.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (BFigT)

42 That dog's name should be Bueford, and he hates pepper.

Posted by: Tim Curry and His Amazing Cape of Wizardry at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (NG3dt)

43 I guess the sniper left without his weapon.

Posted by: dantesed at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (88xKn)

44 Why could Goofy talk and Pluto couldn't?
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

Because Goofy was a "dawg" and Pluto a "dog:"

https://tinyurl.com/7j5e6uvb

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (2JVJo)

45 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (dfRN6)

46
Goofy wore clothes and drove a car, too.
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:38 AM (AwYPR)

Upright privilege.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

47 Was Pluto Goofy's dog?
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:36 AM (AwYPR)

Mickey's.

Why could Goofy talk and Pluto couldn't?
Posted by: Sponge

Why did Goofy walk on two legs and wear pants, but Pluto walked on four and didn't?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (OCTRt)

48 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"

What in the world? We don't do spoiler alerts here?

Posted by: squid_hunt at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (Ectld)

49 The symbolism in the painting is significant.

The image of the dog invokes the viewer to think of dogs that were often used in war.

The musket symbolizes the gunfire often associated with war.

The door, blown from a hinge, seems to signify that the dog and musket were at the scene of a battle, battles which are often associated with war.

The artist seems to be saying "F*ck you. War."

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (YA914)

50 Substitute JTB: This painting is extraordinary in its composition, range of color, emotional aspects, etc. Okay, the substitute JTB is lacking in art appreciation and skill of expression. This image is touching the soul. Today Mr. JTB is expected to return home from hospital (after an unexpected overnight). All is well and recovery is underway. Thank you for your prayers.
Posted by: Mrs JTB at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM

Glad to hear it!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (m+jkK)

51 I hate when any animal dies in a movie. The only death that bothers me in Halloween is the German Shepard ...

Posted by: steevy at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (CYnTg)

52 48 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"

What in the world? We don't do spoiler alerts here?
Posted by: squid_hunt at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (Ectld)

I don't get it.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (dfRN6)

53 He is mourning his missing couch.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (6Yh/m)

54 37 Can't tell if the dog is supposed to be dead or not. The title suggests it is but no apparent injuries.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy (z5Vrg) - The Republic is Already Dead at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (z5Vrg)

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The title can be interpreted to mean that all the soldiers are dead, and only the dog remains to defend the outpost.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 08:41 AM (CAJOC)

55 ruh roh

Scooby or Astro

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:41 AM (yrol0)

56 Big gun.

Hole in door.

Stairs going down.

Who's in the basement with holes?

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:41 AM (Zz0t1)

57 I don't get it.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:40 AM (dfRN6)

Hasn't seen the movie.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (AwYPR)

58 45 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (dfRN6)

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I cried when Cujo died.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (CAJOC)

59 Looks like shards of pottery on the floor. Plus, dog's tongue is hanging out.

Posted by: dantesed at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (88xKn)

60
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I cried when Cujo died.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (CAJOC)

What a horrible story that whole situation was.

Fuck Stephen King. With a rabid dog.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)

61 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher

Not me. Refuse to watch it. Same as Marley & Me.

I've had dogs who have died in my arms.
Don't need to watch it on tv.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (OCTRt)

62 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:39 AM (dfRN6)
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I was, well, very young when I saw the movie, so, and being a rather callow youth, no.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (2SdPm)

63 "I cried when Cujo died."

I cried when Dee Wallace was walking around in her panties.

Posted by: squid_hunt at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (Ectld)

64 Looks like that dog has chewed up at least three phone books.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 06, 2021 08:44 AM (v9pBv)

65 Posted by: Mrs JTB at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM (7EjX1)
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Thank you for the update. I woke up this am worrying because my reading is really only am.

Beautifully rendered, awful contemporary reminders (see, all military animals). I know they are animals, but as the loyal Butler to the League of Extraordinary Elderly Pets, the depiction is a rough reminder.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 08:44 AM (MIKMs)

66
Not me. Refuse to watch it. Same as Marley & Me.

I've had dogs who have died in my arms.
Don't need to watch it on tv.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (OCTRt)

This.

I've never seen either. I've put my dog in the freezer after having to put him down. I still have his collar hanging from my truck rear view mirror.

I don't need a movie......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:44 AM (Zz0t1)

67 Looks like shards of pottery on the floor.
.
Posted by: dantesed at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (88xKn)

The fighting was hand to hand at the end.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 08:45 AM (AwYPR)

68 So... every member of the garrison is gone except the dog?

Posted by: weew at October 06, 2021 08:45 AM (EaEMG)

69 Damn, I forgot to put on my Bill Murray sock!

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:45 AM (dfRN6)

70 I saw Marley and Me in the theater and the whole crowd was crying. It was quite a sight.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 06, 2021 08:46 AM (8bFts)

71 I'm still unmoved by seeing dogs die in movies, but my reaction to seeing kids get hurt in movies has really changed since I had my own.

Reading Salem's Lot, there's a scene where a young mother punches her 10 month old, and I was cringing the whole time, feeling sick. But the scene of the dog being hung up on the cemetery gate I just read without really feeling much.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (LvTSG)

72
Dogged Determination - a limerick

There once was a soldier named Seth
Who fought 'til his last dying breath
When he finally died
With his dog at his side
He'd been literally hounded to death

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (Xwt96)

73 Why did they shoot the dog
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby

They didn't. He's just just resting after a long day of sniffing dead people's assholes.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (1t5dY)

74 Not me. Refuse to watch it. Same as Marley & Me.
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Me too.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (MIKMs)

75
Reading Salem's Lot, there's a scene where a young mother punches her 10 month old, and I was cringing the whole time, feeling sick. But the scene of the dog being hung up on the cemetery gate I just read without really feeling much.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (LvTSG)

The red headed woman HAS stolen your soul......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (Zz0t1)

76 Reading Salem's Lot, there's a scene where a young mother punches her 10 month old, and I was cringing the whole time, feeling sick. But the scene of the dog being hung up on the cemetery gate I just read without really feeling much.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (LvTSG)

I remember reading somewhere in an advice for writers book that, in general, don't kill domestic animals or babies in your story, because it's an instant turn-off to the reader.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (2JVJo)

77 I've never seen either. I've put my dog in the freezer after having to put him down. I still have his collar hanging from my truck rear view mirror.

I don't need a movie......
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:44 AM (Zz0t1)
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Well, crud, if we're going down this road, took my pooch in and had a cancer diagnosis confirmed.

So, not a matter of if, but, when. I don't want to rush things, but, I also don't want him to suffer because I can't bear to let him go.

So, expect a pic in the pet thread sometime in the next month of weeks.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (2SdPm)

78 61 "Show of hands - who here cried when Old Yeller died?"
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher

Not me. Refuse to watch it. Same as Marley & Me.

I've had dogs who have died in my arms.
Don't need to watch it on tv.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 08:43 AM (OCTRt)

I skip that entire scene in John Wick. I got the jist. I don't need to see it. And covering your eyes is worse. The sound... ugh.

Posted by: Kris at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (OyyDO)

79 75 The red headed woman HAS stolen your soul......
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (Zz0t1)

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I cried when Abbie, our mini schnauzer, died a couple of years ago. I feel emotions towards my real dogs, but not fictional dogs.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (LvTSG)

80 Briton Riviere did a number of dog-themed paintings, some of which we have seen here. Most are somewhat poignant, and will speak to dog owners

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (bk3Sg)

81 Oh my gosh! I saw Marley & Me at home with my daughters - we all three hated it! What horrible people! What a stupid dog! And I cry at sentimental commercials so something was definately off with that movie.

Posted by: Iris at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (DibdT)

82 posted by: Mrs JTB at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM

Thanks for letting us know. Prayers continue.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (lQj4a)

83 ========

I cried when Abbie, our mini schnauzer, died a couple of years ago. I feel emotions towards my real dogs, but not fictional dogs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (LvTSG)

Decent recovery......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (Zz0t1)

84 And with that downer, time to hit the shower and get ready for work.

Catch you all later!

Next month! Not, "month of weeks." Stupid dusty keyboard!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (2SdPm) at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (2SdPm)

85 76 I remember reading somewhere in an advice for writers book that, in general, don't kill domestic animals or babies in your story, because it's an instant turn-off to the reader.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 08:49 AM (2JVJo)

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The bit in Independence Day where the dog barely escapes the flames during the alien attack was added as a reshoot because audiences felt little towards the actual people in danger, but the dog got people invested.

People are easily manipulated.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (LvTSG)

86 Why did Goofy walk on two legs and wear pants, but Pluto walked on four and didn't?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021

***
Goofy was clearly a lab-engineered mutation.

Watch for the mutant!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (/XOcP)

87 Briton Riviere did a number of dog-themed paintings, some of which we have seen here. Most are somewhat poignant, and will speak to dog owners
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.
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Oh, a link: https://www.wikiart.org/en/briton-riviere

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (bk3Sg)

88 Maternal grandmother lived with us. She never allowed us to watch an tv show where an animal might be hurt or die. No Lassie for us. Have never seen Old Yeller. Have had to put down several dogs in my life and the last one 6 years ago was the best dog ever. Her picture and last name tag sits on my desk, can see it as I type this. Do not need to see kids or animals die on screen, too much of that in real life. Also the reason I refused to read or watch the Hunger Games.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (2NHgQ)

89 This is how I feel. Exhausted and didn't catch a rabbit. FTW.

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (KY22T)

90 59 Looks like shards of pottery on the floor. Plus, dog's tongue is hanging out.
Posted by: dantesed at October 06, 2021 08:42 AM (88xKn)

Slop jar fell from the window above.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:52 AM (yrol0)

91 83 Decent recovery......
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:50 AM (Zz0t1)

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She should have lived to at least 12. She died at 7. She was an inbred runt of the litter, but we loved her even while she slowly died over two years.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:52 AM (LvTSG)

92 Gun belongs over the fireplace. Pup is fine.

Posted by: klaftern at October 06, 2021 08:52 AM (taPSh)

93
People are easily manipulated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (LvTSG)

Or, people know people suck and cheer / pull for the innocent, loyal, loving dog.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 08:52 AM (Zz0t1)

94 Aw, good boy.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 08:53 AM (bDqIh)

95 I remember reading somewhere in an advice for writers book that, in general, don't kill domestic animals or babies in your story, because it's an instant turn-off to the reader.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 202

***
It'll stick in the reader's memory, though.

Disclaimer: I've hardly ever brought myself to kill off or seriously injure an animal in one of my stories. And if I do, it sort of happens off stage or at a distance.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:53 AM (/XOcP)

96 The bit in Independence Day where the dog barely escapes the flames during the alien attack was added as a reshoot because audiences felt little towards the actual people in danger, but the dog got people invested.

People are easily manipulated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:51 AM (LvTSG)

And the dog's name was Boomer. I always imagined that name rocketed in popularity after that film.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 08:54 AM (dfRN6)

97 claimer: I've hardly ever brought myself to kill off or seriously injure an animal in one of my stories. And if I do, it sort of happens off stage or at a distance.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:53 AM (/XOcP)

well hell, I ate a dog in my story.

Posted by: barak the majic negro at October 06, 2021 08:54 AM (yrol0)

98 @88 neverenoughcaffeine-So did your grandmother at least let you watch Flipper?

Posted by: JROD at October 06, 2021 08:55 AM (0jZnq)

99 95 It'll stick in the reader's memory, though.

Disclaimer: I've hardly ever brought myself to kill off or seriously injure an animal in one of my stories. And if I do, it sort of happens off stage or at a distance.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:53 AM (/XOcP)

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In Crystal Embers, I tried to turn the dragon into a cat-like pet...that also burned cities to the ground.

I've never really found out of people got invested in the dragon itself.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:55 AM (LvTSG)

100 I'm just so doggone tired this morning! Mrs. JTB, that is good news, prayers for a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 06, 2021 08:55 AM (a4EWo)

101 "... as Biden's support has tanked over the last month ..."

This line has become as ubiquitous with the Biden Administration as "unexpectedly" was for Obama.

Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 08:55 AM (RHGPo)

102 JROD. Yes to Flipper. Dogs and cats suffering were the ones she worried about. Dolphins not so much.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM (2NHgQ)

103 Can't blow up picture well but looks like flintlock mechanism.

Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM (pPFrA)

104 Let's Go, Brandon!

Posted by: Cato, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM (6YT2l)

105
BucK
Foe
Jiden

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM (8bFts)

106 Reading Salem's Lot, there's a scene where a young mother punches her 10 month old, and I was cringing the whole time, feeling sick. But the scene of the dog being hung up on the cemetery gate I just read without really feeling much.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021

***
Both scenes got me. The dog was the local mailman's long-time pet, if I recall right. If King had made it just a junkyard cur, that would not have been as horrifying.

That was and is his true talent: making us know, and sometimes hate, his characters. The people in that village in Salem's Lot were fully realized. When the vampire horror began, it was not remote to us, but right there in front of us.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:57 AM (/XOcP)

107 Biden support has tanked.....all the way to 45% support. That is a depressing thought.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 06, 2021 08:57 AM (8bFts)

108 errr...

@drcraigwax 22m

Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 06, 2021 08:57 AM (1t5dY)

109 JROD. Yes to Flipper. Dogs and cats suffering were the ones she worried about. Dolphins not so much.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM
Won't bothered me none if I found a piece of dolphin in a can of tuna.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 08:57 AM (0OP+5)

110 I don't recall seeing Old Yeller as a kid, but can recall watching plenty of Disney stuff, Pre-Perv degenerate anyway, in those days it was wholesome family friendly stuff.

My theory is Old Yeller dying was a bridge too far for dear old Mom, so ... no Old Yeller for us kids.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (mzTVj)

111 The red headed woman HAS stolen your soul......
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt

I read that as "stolen your stool)

Posted by: JT at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (arJlL)

112 >>The bit in Independence Day where the dog barely escapes the flames during the alien attack was added as a reshoot because audiences felt little towards the actual people in danger, but the dog got people invested.

People are easily manipulated.

This is true. It's also known to anyone who's had a dog that they provide a type of uncomplicated, unconditional love and loyalty that cannot me matched in a human relationship (for obvious reasons). Seeing a dog in distress on screen taps into that.

However, after having a child I cannot bear to watch anything in which a child is killed. Sadly, Holllywood loves to kill of a child at the beginning of a movie (on screen or as back story), as a shortcut to an emotional state for the lead character(s). Apparently it doesn't affect them the same way it does most parents (yeah, we won;t go there. . .).

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (bDqIh)

113 Who's a good boy?

Posted by: red speck at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (gS3OW)

114 posted by: Mrs JTB at October 06, 2021 08:37 AM

Thanks for letting us know. Prayers continue.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (arJlL)

115
In Crystal Embers, I tried to turn the dragon into a cat-like pet...that also burned cities to the ground.

I've never really found out of people got invested in the dragon itself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021

***
My paranoid griffin (normal, for my griffins) was a big hit with the members of my writing group. One told me, "You can kill off any of the others, but not him!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (/XOcP)

116 In Crystal Embers, I tried to turn the dragon into a cat-like pet...that also burned cities to the ground.

I've never really found out of people got invested in the dragon itself.
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Everyone likes pussy, James. Pussies that burn down cities might be pushing it. I have a cat whose farts wake me up from a dead sleep.

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 08:59 AM (KY22T)

117 So, past 100, as promised:

Presidents playing pool:

https://tinyurl.com/apwhe3ud

Presidents playing poker:

https://tinyurl.com/pr8wrxc3

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 09:00 AM (2JVJo)

118 So I did my second Gallup poll in 2 months. Normally they only ask me about every 6 to 8 months to complete a poll. This one was heavy on jobs, crime and how the feds are doing. Specifically asked about preezy pudding head.
I'm guessing the progressive scum are running a bit scared right now.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 09:00 AM (2NHgQ)

119 AOS Styleguide states that "Flintlock Mechanism" shall be referred to as "Rock Lock" as the nomenclature.

Please Make a Note of It.

Posted by: Common Tater at October 06, 2021 09:00 AM (mzTVj)

120
The French Mistake - a limerick

A French musketeer named LeMuntz
Was reputed to be quite a dunce
He posted his Fail:
"I've a musket for sale:
Never fired, only dropped once!"

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 09:00 AM (Xwt96)

121 9 She didnt cry
when Old Yeller died
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 08:32 AM (yrol0)

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Listened to Where the Red Fern Grows on a car trip with my 2 girls. I couldn't believe it when my eldest did not tear up at the end.

Posted by: 496 at October 06, 2021 09:01 AM (VJsqe)

122 Geez, 104 comments and no one has broken out the complimentary fruit basket and offered Mrs. JTB a laurel and hearty handshake? It's like I don't know you people, anymore.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 09:02 AM (m+jkK)

123 In a short story, I did have a vicious child kill another child's pet cat. But the actual killing happened off stage; we just saw the animal's body, and then the owner's horrified reaction. I couldn't bring myself actually to show the killing. And fortunately, I realized after the story was done, I didn't need to -- the result was what mattered.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 09:02 AM (/XOcP)

124 >>"... as Biden's support has tanked over the last month ..."

I can't remember a time when I trusted the polls, any polls.

These are designed to fool the public and/or drive opinion (e.g. "Hmm, 45% still support Biden, so maybe he's not as awful as I percieve him to be?" or "Wow, so many people think this [social issue] should b elegalized, maybe I need to modernize my thoughts on it. . .")

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 09:02 AM (bDqIh)

125 There was a link last night to the Last Refuge (I keep getting a 503 error this morning) that indicated a big reason why Merrick Garland has a financial reason to sic the justice department on parents who oppose CRT in public schools. It seems that his son-in-law has developed and sold software to many school districts with CRT and other social justice training materials, I think his company is called Panorama or something like that.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 06, 2021 09:03 AM (a4EWo)

126 I'm guessing the progressive scum are running a bit scared right now.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 09:00 AM (2NHgQ)

wow, I have never been polled. But then I never answer any phone calls if I don't know the number.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 06, 2021 09:04 AM (trdmm)

127 My theory is Old Yeller dying was a bridge too far for dear old Mom, so ... no Old Yeller for us kids.
Posted by: Common Tater
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Probably were not allowed to read 'The Yearling' either.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 09:04 AM (pK7cg)

128 Dog faced pony soldier...

Would Hang.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 06, 2021 09:04 AM (/1l9x)

129 Morning, all.

I wonder if this new FBI guidance means that anyone who runs against an incumbent school board member for a position on the school board will also be targeted by he FBI. Don't you have to criticize a school board member to run against one?

Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at October 06, 2021 09:05 AM (OssQ4)

130 These are designed to fool the public and/or drive opinion (e.g. "Hmm, 45% still support Biden, so maybe he's not as awful as I percieve him to be?" or "Wow, so many people think this [social issue] should b elegalized, maybe I need to modernize my thoughts on it. . .")

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 09:02 AM (bDqIh)

I think around 2012 or so, I started saying that polls were not designed to inform, but to intimidate.

Most of them give absurd structural advantages to Democrats, such as Democrat respondants being equal to the total of Republicans and Independents put together.

Posted by: Cato, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at October 06, 2021 09:05 AM (6YT2l)

131 >> There was a link last night to the Last Refuge (I keep getting a 503 error this morning) that indicated a big reason why Merrick Garland has a financial reason to sic the justice department on parents who oppose CRT in public schools. It seems that his son-in-law has developed and sold software to many school districts with CRT and other social justice training materials, I think his company is called Panorama or something like that.

Not The Last Refuge, but yes: https://tinyurl.com/pvk36fh6

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 09:05 AM (bDqIh)

132 The bit in Independence Day where the dog barely escapes the flames during the alien attack was added as a reshoot because audiences felt little towards the actual people in danger, but the dog got people invested.

People? F people. They have a mind and free will.
I'm that way with police/military dogs.
A dog's only reason for being is to please.
Don't send a dog where you won't go. Because the dog will go into harm's way to please you. So if you aren't willing to climb thru that darkened warehouse window at 3:00 am looking for the bad guy, don't send the dog.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:05 AM (OCTRt)

133 Can't blow up picture well but looks like flintlock mechanism.
Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 08:56 AM

Does seem to have the frizzen spring that a wheellock wouldn't.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 09:06 AM (m+jkK)

134 It's been an hour now, and no files. I hate this time of the morning, because within half an hour, I'm going to be swamped with work and behind all day.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 09:06 AM (2JVJo)

135 In Crystal Embers, I tried to turn the dragon into a cat-like pet...that also burned cities to the ground.

I've never really found out of people got invested in the dragon itself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021
***
My paranoid griffin (normal, for my griffins) was a big hit with the members of my writing group. One told me, "You can kill off any of the others, but not him!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021

***
The odd thing was that I was careful to keep the griffin in the story from seeming like a pet. My griffins talk and can reason within the limits of their paranoia, which suffuses everything they see and do, and I could not see them as cute. But somehow he became a big hit. Maybe because he was *not* cute.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 09:06 AM (/XOcP)

136 129 Morning, all.

I wonder if this new FBI guidance means that anyone who runs against an incumbent school board member for a position on the school board will also be targeted by he FBI. Don't you have to criticize a school board member to run against one?
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I'm sure a lot of Republican School Board Candidates are colluding with Putin.

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 09:06 AM (KY22T)

137
I read that as "stolen your stool)
Posted by: JT at October 06, 2021 08:58 AM (arJlL)

Get help. Soon......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 09:07 AM (Zz0t1)

138 I wonder if this new FBI guidance means that anyone who runs against an incumbent school board member for a position on the school board will also be targeted by he FBI. Don't you have to criticize a school board member to run against one?
Posted by: Taqiyyologist, Rickrolled by Jesus at October 06, 2021 09:05 AM (OssQ4)

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That's it, you're on the list.

Posted by: The FBI at October 06, 2021 09:07 AM (VJsqe)

139 Disclaimer: I've hardly ever brought myself to kill off or seriously injure an animal in one of my stories. And if I do, it sort of happens off stage or at a distance.

*****

Heck, I provided a hamster with an escape hatch and a parachute to keep him from being 'sploded to smithereens in "To Save Us All From Ruin"

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 09:07 AM (Xwt96)

140 Tom Servo. The poll is on-line. They asked me to contribute and I went on their list of regulars. They pay me a buck for each poll. I've never accepted the payment. I'm more than happy to give my opinion about FJB without payment.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 06, 2021 09:07 AM (2NHgQ)

141 Since we're talking dogs, here's Theda Bara on the set of Cleopatra with her dog 'Admiral Peary'

https://tinyurl.com/32f3jx8t

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 09:08 AM (2JVJo)

142 Charlotte's Web was a problem for me. I just avoided the obvious traps when I was a kid and that one blindsided me. One of my favorite recommendations for YA reads is 'No More Dead Dogs' by Korman.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 09:08 AM (MIKMs)

143 The ceiling caved in, killed the owner, dog is waiting for dinner?

"This is for Joe Biden. "Get a double barrel and shoot through the door."

I'm sure I heard Biden say that, but it seems to be scrubbed from the internet. ... Biden also said "fire two shotgun blasts out on the porch" or something, but another time he said through the door ... just Gangster Joe being Joe.

Posted by: illiniwek at October 06, 2021 09:09 AM (Cus5s)

144 Mi corezon es con mucho allegria. LUCHA sega mi libro, "Mi Lucha".

Posted by: El Zombi Aldofo Hitlerello at October 06, 2021 09:09 AM (LaNzR)

145 142 Charlotte's Web was a problem for me. I just avoided the obvious traps when I was a kid and that one blindsided me. One of my favorite recommendations for YA reads is 'No More Dead Dogs' by Korman.
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You do know Stuart Little got into gay porn and died of AIDs?

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 09:09 AM (KY22T)

146 >>This image is touching the soul.

This

>>Today Mr. JTB is expected to return home from hospital (after an unexpected overnight). All is well and recovery is underway. Thank you for your prayers.

Excellent news!

Posted by: Lizzy at October 06, 2021 09:10 AM (bDqIh)

147 Now I want to go racoon hunting, at night.

Nice doggo, ready to go get some dinner.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:10 AM (IJES/)

148 The title can be interpreted to mean that all the soldiers are dead, and only the dog remains to defend the outpost.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 08:41 AM (CAJOC)

That's how I interpreted it. Dogs are always a symbol of faithfulness in paintings. The men didn't run away, they died fighting. And the dog isn't running off either, he's faithfully staying by his humans, even if they're dead.

Posted by: Dr. Mabusette, just to clarify things at October 06, 2021 09:10 AM (45WxF)

149 Given the title, and the still smoking gun on the ground, I'm guessing that we, the viewer, were just holding that rifle, was shot, and is looking at the dog who is the "last of the garrison."

Do I have that right?

Posted by: 496 at October 06, 2021 09:10 AM (VJsqe)

150 Charlotte's Web was a problem for me. I just avoided the obvious traps when I was a kid and that one blindsided me. One of my favorite recommendations for YA reads is 'No More Dead Dogs' by Korman.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021

***
Animals doing something heroic gets to me too. Watership Down with the English rabbits, for instance. Or The Incredible Journey (novel, not either film, though I expect the 1960s one to be fairly good).

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM (/XOcP)

151 Nice doggo, ready to go get some dinner.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:10 AM (IJES/)

You'd eat a raccoon?

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM (AwYPR)

152 Now I want to go racoon hunting, at night.

Nice doggo, ready to go get some dinner.
Posted by: BifBewalski

Set cat food out.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM (OCTRt)

153 Thanks Lizzy, that is the info that I was searching for.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 06, 2021 09:12 AM (a4EWo)

154 Wasn't this originally titled "Remember the Alpo"?

Posted by: Biden's Dog at October 06, 2021 09:12 AM (ABbCw)

155 I'm sure I heard Biden say that, but it seems to be scrubbed from the internet. ... Biden also said "fire two shotgun blasts out on the porch" or something, but another time he said through the door ... just Gangster Joe being Joe.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 06, 2021 09:09 AM (Cus5s)

Here ya go.

http://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=337967

I said, "Well, you know, my shotgun will do better for you than your AR-15, because you want to keep someone away from your house, just fire the shotgun through the door."

Posted by: Buzzion at October 06, 2021 09:12 AM (yEk/x)

156 Wasn't this originally titled "Remember the Alpo"?
Posted by: Biden's Dog

Boo. Hiss. Boo. LOL

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:14 AM (OCTRt)

157 So they made fun of Sam when he wanted Old Roy dog food. Within about a year it was the #1 brand in the US.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:15 AM (yrol0)

158 No animals were harmed for this picture.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:15 AM (BcAbd)

159 Thank You Mitch McConnell For Keeping Merrick Garland Off The Supreme Court

Garland's weaponization of the FBI against parents shows, once again, that Mitch McConnell did the nation a great favor by keeping POS Garland off the Supreme Court.

Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (RHGPo)

160 Wasn't this originally titled "Remember the Alpo"?
Posted by: Biden's Dog at October 06, 2021 09:12 AM

*golf clap*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (m+jkK)

161 Wasn't this originally titled "Remember the Alpo"?
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Snorfle, chuckle, giggle. Okay, I give up and laugh to scare my animals awake.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (MIKMs)

162 an' anothah one...

@zerohedge 1h

First Sweden now this

*DENMARK STOPS OFFERING MODERNA SHOT TO PEOPLE UNDER 18: RITZAU

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (1t5dY)

163 Well, OT, but they poured the foundation for the house yesterday. We are well on our way.
Kinda scary.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (OCTRt)

164 Boo. Hiss. Boo. LOL
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:14 AM (OCTRt)
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This would have sufficed:
https://youtu.be/6zXDo4dL7SU

Posted by: Biden's Dog at October 06, 2021 09:17 AM (ABbCw)

165 Don't worry, I am sure some FBI agents in the New York Field Office will leak to Hannity about how the "rank and file" are not really enjoying all the dawn, no-knock raids on parents that yelled at school board member.

"Well Sean, we're not in favor it doing it, but we have no choice."

Posted by: Match Checksout at October 06, 2021 09:17 AM (dYe5S)

166 159 Thank You Mitch McConnell For Keeping Merrick Garland Off The Supreme Court

Garland's weaponization of the FBI against parents shows, once again, that Mitch McConnell did the nation a great favor by keeping POS Garland off the Supreme Court.
Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (RHGPo)

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Question:

If Republicans had held strong and prevented Garland from becoming AG, keeping the spot officially open with the official capacities falling to some subordinate, would we be seeing different policies coming from the DOJ?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 09:17 AM (LvTSG)

167 163 Well, OT, but they poured the foundation for the house yesterday. We are well on our way.
Kinda scary.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (OCTRt)

exciting!

Posted by: phoenixgirl at October 06, 2021 09:17 AM (CqHIp)

168 159 Thank You Mitch McConnell For Keeping Merrick Garland Off The Supreme Court

Garland's weaponization of the FBI against parents shows, once again, that Mitch McConnell did the nation a great favor by keeping POS Garland off the Supreme Court.
Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (RHGPo)

If Scalia had died one year sooner or Hillary had won McConnell would have let Garland go through. And would have voted to confirm him. Fuck Mitch McConnel.

Posted by: Buzzion at October 06, 2021 09:18 AM (G2zl5)

169 If Republicans had held strong and prevented Garland from becoming AG, keeping the spot officially open with the official capacities falling to some subordinate, would we be seeing different policies coming from the DOJ?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 09:17 AM (LvTSG)

Ummmmm...No.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 06, 2021 09:18 AM (/1l9x)

170 Question:

If Republicans had held strong and prevented Garland from becoming AG, keeping the spot officially open with the official capacities falling to some subordinate, would we be seeing different policies coming from the DOJ?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

Possibly. I'm getting a "he enjoys it" vibe from Garland.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:19 AM (OCTRt)

171 If Republicans had held strong and prevented Garland from becoming AG, keeping the spot officially open with the official capacities falling to some subordinate, would we be seeing different policies coming from the DOJ?
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No.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 09:19 AM (MIKMs)

172 No body brags about building a bunker.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:19 AM (BcAbd)

173 First Sweden now this

*DENMARK STOPS OFFERING MODERNA SHOT TO PEOPLE UNDER 18: RITZAU
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 06, 2021 09:16 AM (1t5dY)

And Norway has completely ended all COVID restrictions and vax requirements.

The Scandis might be coming to their senses.

Posted by: Cato, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at October 06, 2021 09:19 AM (6YT2l)

174 'Fetch!' he said.

Posted by: FrodoB-
cause I am at October 06, 2021 09:20 AM (yFOIQ)

175 I suspect that Garland has a chubby for the folk who denied him his Supreme Court seat.

In other words...completely impartial.

NOT!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at October 06, 2021 09:20 AM (3D/fK)

176 just go catch the damn rabbit
then we can be friends

Posted by: phoenixgirl at October 06, 2021 09:20 AM (CqHIp)

177
You'd eat a raccoon?
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM (AwYPR)
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Set cat food out.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM (OCTRt)
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Oh hell no I won't eat them. Nasty little buggers. Cat food does work when I trap them, though. Shining them with a dog a night is the most legal fun you can have. If you haven't gone with a group of 'coon hunters at night, look up a local group and try it. As a kid, we'd do it without a license. Learned to carry two lanterns. We'd hang the lit on one a branch and set it to waving around when we spotted another light (usually a game warden) and high-tail it out of the general area before lighting the second one up. I miss growing up as a feral teenager in the Louisiana forests and swamps in Natchitoches Parish.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (IJES/)

178 Since we're talking animals and are past 100: Chekov the Old Codger Cat is doing pretty well. Eating solidly, etc. He still is not jumping up on me or Miss Linda, or furniture generally, and prefers to stretch out on the floor, but he always seems glad to have us pet him and purrs up a storm (which he always did). I've begun referring to him as "the Walter Brennan of cats."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (/XOcP)

179 I like those, MP4. A little soiled with the bushies in there.

Posted by: Infidel at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (iorxD)

180 'Fetch!' he said.

Posted by: FrodoB-
cause I am at October 06, 2021 09:20 AM (yFOIQ)

"Felch" he heard.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (AwYPR)

181
I Screamed - a limerick

At a restaurant on old Mission Road
Where the San Antonio river once flowed
Now don't ask me why
But I ordered the pie
"And remember, if you will, the a la mode!"

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (Xwt96)

182 I miss growing up as a feral teenager in the Louisiana forests and swamps in Natchitoches Parish.
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (IJES/)

My dad and mom are from Marthaville.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (yrol0)

183 The Scandis might be coming to their senses.
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But, but, but . . . They have the most perfect society and health care. /s

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (MIKMs)

184 >>>If Republicans had held strong and prevented Garland from becoming AG, keeping the spot officially open with the official capacities falling to some subordinate, would we be seeing different policies coming from the DOJ?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

The answer is no. At best, it sort of gums of the works a bit not to have an actual AG, but mainly since the DOJ (and all other Federal agencies) are already fully staffed with Dems, they don't actually need Dem leadership to tell them to do things for Dems. They can read the WaPo (or follow it on twitter) all by themselves.

Posted by: Match Checksout at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (dYe5S)

185 183 The Scandis might be coming to their senses.
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But, but, but . . . They have the most perfect society and health care. /s
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (MIKMs)

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"If we had socialized medicine, maybe we'd be able to open up society."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (LvTSG)

186 'Fetch!' he said.

Posted by: FrodoB-
cause I am at October 06, 2021 09:20 AM (yFOIQ)

"Felch" he heard.
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (AwYPR)

Did someone call me?

- Fletch

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

187 159 Garland's weaponization of the FBI against parents shows, once again, that Mitch McConnell did the nation a great favor by keeping POS Garland off the Supreme Court.

You forgot the sarc tag.
McConnell also lead a group of controlled opposition Rs in voting for Garland for AG, so he can put domestic terrorists like you in jail.

There is no universe in which a Free American should be thanking this backstabbing scum.

Posted by: The guy who always says but it wont work about everything at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (YTBIQ)

188
adult me traps them in humane traps, now. I relocate all the ones I trap about 25 miles west of my neighborhood and dump them out near the cafeteria dock for the Northrup Grumman facility. They'll need to cross several large creeks (alligator infested) and navigate those 25 miles back east to come home. Plus, they go after the Northrup employee's food scraps. Win, Win.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (IJES/)

189 I miss growing up as a feral teenager in the Louisiana forests and swamps in Natchitoches Parish.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM
I didn't realize you grew up in Natchitoches Parish. Fried pies and Christmas on the Care River.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:24 AM (0OP+5)

190
My dad and mom are from Marthaville.
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (yrol0)

Niice! Do they ever go back to the area?

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:25 AM (IJES/)

191 I like those, MP4. A little soiled with the bushies in there.
Posted by: Infidel at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (iorxD)

Yeah, they were painted before we found out what nickelfuckers the Bushes were.

The same artist has done dem presidents playing cards, but I'm not linking to that.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 09:25 AM (2JVJo)

192 The trigger seems way too close to the butt of the stock. This thing's almost a pistol.

Posted by: 496 at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (VJsqe)

193 Now I want to go racoon hunting, at night.

Posted by: BifBewalski
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In my part of the country, that mostly consisted of sitting around a campfire, passing a bottle around, telling lies, and waiting for the dogs to signal that they had treed something. What followed was slogging through swampy country in the dark.

I feel sorry for those who grew up in the city.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (bPH26)

194 Now I want to go racoon hunting, at night.

Nice doggo, ready to go get some dinner.
Posted by: BifBewalski

Set cat food out.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:11 AM

Our Vietnamese neighbor feeds the coyotes at her place. If I put cat food out I would get a whole lot more than racoons.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (JUOKG)

195 I didn't realize you grew up in Natchitoches Parish. Fried pies and Christmas on the Care River.
Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:24 AM (0OP+5)

Yes! And the 1st Saturday in December fireworks and lights too!

We hiked through the woods and checked out the light plane wreck when Jim Croce should've taken the bus. Was only about five miles form where we lived.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (IJES/)

196 CANE River, damnit.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (0OP+5)

197 190
My dad and mom are from Marthaville.
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:22 AM (yrol0)

Niice! Do they ever go back to the area?
Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:25 AM (IJES/)

I was just there. My Dad and Lil Sis buried there. And I was there to sell of my Moms stuff. I will be there this month my guess.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:27 AM (yrol0)

198 They shot down the last of the garrison like a dirty mangy dog!

Posted by: Downcast at October 06, 2021 09:27 AM (JjMWb)

199 Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:21 AM (IJES/)

My previous house/property bordered a 10sqmi swamp. I'd harbor the occasional lost/stray coon dog They always had phone#s/addresses on their collars. Good coon dog = $$.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:27 AM (AwYPR)

200 I miss growing up as a feral teenager in the Louisiana forests and swamps in Natchitoches Parish.

Posted by: BifBewalski
------

Same here, low country SC.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (GBHAb)

201 200 Same here, low country SC.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (GBHAb)

========

I wonder if you know some of my older friends who grew up here.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (LvTSG)

202 Coyotes and raccoons are for pelting.

Posted by: JROD at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (0jZnq)

203 Our Vietnamese neighbor feeds the coyotes at her place. If I put cat food out I would get a whole lot more than racoons.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:26 AM (JUOKG)

Put the cat out!

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (yrol0)

204 Wakes w
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Dog be thinkin' "Sure leave me to guard the fort. Give me a weapon even. And me with no opposable thumbs."
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (axyOa)

205 "....kinda like my blue tick hound who likes laying around in the shade..."

Posted by: NALNAMSAM - Not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM (RYzZ/)

206 "Coyotes and raccoons are for pelting."

Like with a rock?

-Hillary

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM (3D/fK)

207 Greetings:

I was in the kitchen, S�amus, my old dog was outside.
I felt so sad and lonely, he just laid down and cried.

Posted by: 11B40 at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM (uuklp)

208 That's depressing

Posted by: It's me donna at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM (8nD9v)

209 Snaphance muskets...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snaphance

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:30 AM (UHVv4)

210 Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (IJES/)

Game warden told me that was illegal....nobody wants your possibly rabid coon.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:30 AM (AwYPR)

211 503 at The Conservative Treehouse? Wasn't Sundance just banned on Twitter, as well?

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 06, 2021 09:30 AM (KbCG3)

212
The same artist has done dem presidents playing cards, but I'm not linking to that.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

lol.

Posted by: Infidel at October 06, 2021 09:30 AM (iorxD)

213 "....kinda like my blue tick hound who likes laying around in the shade..."
Posted by: NALNAMSAM - Not as lean, not as mean, still a Marine at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM

*holds up lighter*

Do Uneasy Rider next!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (m+jkK)

214 Dang, this is like old home week. Grew up swamps of Edisto, Wando, Broad, Congaree, Savannah. Lots of nice rivers in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas too.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (0OP+5)

215 Well, it finally happened...

I was invited to attend a sporting event: SLU v RIT in hockey this coming Saturday.
The host included the proviso that all attendees must have at least on JAB, wear a mask at all times when not eating or drinking, and a negative COVID test is will not suffice to gain entry to the arena.

I just informed the host of the fact that I will not be able to attend due to the current rules.
His response was that I should go get the shot right away. (SMFH)

I stated plainly that I've already had the WuFlu and have no need of a JAB, that this is coercion and antithetical to the American Ideal, and that I'll take no medicine/drug/JAB that robs of my right to sue should I suffer harm.

His response to these stated facts was that he was so sorry that I was going to miss out on so many fun PUBLIC ACTIVITIES.

Sheep...I'm surrounded by SHEEP!

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (BgMrQ)

216 #209 The next step up from matchlocks.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (UHVv4)

217 206 "Coyotes and raccoons are for pelting."

Like with a rock?

-Hillary
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice. Asymptomatic raycist at October 06, 2021 09:29 AM (3D/fK)

Yikes, I actually share a sentiment with Hillzebub?

I have to bungee down the lid on my trashcan to keep the local raccoon out of it. He shites on the lid every now and again just to show me what he thinks about it.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (dfRN6)

218 Low level areas are full of urine gas from all the World's urine.

That's a swamp.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:32 AM (BcAbd)

219 Our Vietnamese neighbor feeds the coyotes at her place.
Posted by: Mister Scott

I need to try. Can't get them to come in on a rabbit in distress call.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:32 AM (OCTRt)

220
My previous house/property bordered a 10sqmi swamp. I'd harbor the occasional lost/stray coon dog They always had phone#s/addresses on their collars. Good coon dog = $$.
Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:27 AM (AwYPR)

Last time I got to pet some 'coon dogs was maybe in the early 2000s. Camping on the Homochitto River near this spot (remove line feed). Maybe 110 pound black & tan with about $1k worth of GPS and radio on his collar. He settled in and shared some hotdogs with me then trundled on off to earn his kibble.
https://www.google.com/maps/
@31.3147738,-91.096451,14z

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (VcFUs) - at October 06, 2021 09:33 AM (IJES/)

221 since the DOJ (and all other Federal agencies) are already fully staffed with Dems, they don't actually need Dem leadership to tell them to do things for Dems. They can read the WaPo (or follow it on twitter) all by themselves.
Posted by: Match Checksout at October 06, 2021 09:23 AM (dYe5S)

I'm still wondering if Sleepy Jeff was as much of a plant as Barr or just a doddering codger as dumb as Biden.

Posted by: Captain Hate Won't Forget Michael Byrd Murdered Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 09:33 AM (y7DUB)

222 I have to bungee down the lid on my trashcan to keep the local raccoon out of it. He shites on the lid every now and again just to show me what he thinks about it.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM

Filthy little trash pandas.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 06, 2021 09:34 AM (m+jkK)

223 Sweden halted the moderna jab for people under 30 citing increased heart related issues.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:34 AM (JUOKG)

224 48 states allow night hunting. 38 states allow night vision/thermal hunting.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:35 AM (OCTRt)

225 I'm still wondering if Sleepy Jeff was as much of a plant as Barr or just a doddering codger as dumb as Biden.
Posted by: Captain Hate Won't Forget Michael Byrd Murdered Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 09:33 AM (y7DUB)

Possibly a little of both. In on the scam, and old enough to have lost his marbles.

Posted by: Cato, Post-Apocalyptic Scourge of the Seas at October 06, 2021 09:35 AM (6YT2l)

226 The aftermath of an attack on a great house during the English Civil War I'm guessing. Loyal dog exhausted after aiding in the defence?? BTW, a neighbour's dog just began barking outside literally just now.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:36 AM (UHVv4)

227 I think Holly Lisle wrote about a wizard who gave his cat-familiar thumbs and immediately regretted it when he found out the cat was a pyromaniac who could now use matches.

Posted by: Downcast at October 06, 2021 09:36 AM (JjMWb)

228 223 Sweden halted the moderna jab for people under 30 citing increased heart related issues.
Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:34 AM (JUOKG)

How about they just stop the JAB for anyone with a heart beat...

Buncha shitheads they are...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021 09:36 AM (BgMrQ)

229 Our Vietnamese neighbor feeds the coyotes at her place.
Posted by: Mister Scott

I need to try. Can't get them to come in on a rabbit in distress call.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:32 AM

She takes a tray out to them almost every night. One of them is getting extremely bold and comes looking for food during the day now.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:36 AM (JUOKG)

230 48 states allow night hunting. 38 states allow night vision/thermal hunting.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:35 AM
Timber company we hunt will not allow NVG/Thermal even for hogs.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:37 AM (0OP+5)

231 219 Our Vietnamese neighbor feeds the coyotes at her place.
Posted by: Mister Scott

I need to try. Can't get them to come in on a rabbit in distress call.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:32 AM (OCTRt)

So youre getting a Vietnamese lady?

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:37 AM (yrol0)

232 Timber company we hunt will not allow NVG/Thermal even for hogs.
Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:37 AM (0OP+5)

Well just shoot up here amongst us. One of has got to have some relief.

Posted by: blaster at October 06, 2021 09:38 AM (mbFEM)

233 She takes a tray out to them almost every night. One of them is getting extremely bold and comes looking for food during the day now.
Posted by: Mister Scott

I'll catch one on the game cam around 3:30 am once in awhile. Can hear them in the woods and across the road some evenings when they get cranked up.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:38 AM (OCTRt)

234 Timber company we hunt will not allow NVG/Thermal even for hogs.
Posted by: Eromero

Then they can enjoy rooted up land.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:39 AM (OCTRt)

235
Then they can enjoy rooted up land.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:39 AM (OCTRt)

No kidding.

That doesn't make any sense. They're a nuisance and need to be thinned extensively.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at October 06, 2021 09:40 AM (Zz0t1)

236 Greetings:

There are coonhounds, you know.

Treed three coons the night before garbage collection. Took me 27 rounds of 22LR to finish them. I remember the lights in their eyes and the hissing and screening and being afraid one of them would jump on my face. Chopped their tails off for my bicycle handlebars. Mother found them about six months later via the obvious way.

Posted by: 11B40 at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (uuklp)

237 His response to these stated facts was that he was so sorry that I was going to miss out on so many fun PUBLIC ACTIVITIES.

Sheep...I'm surrounded by SHEEP!
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (BgMrQ)

Well. Look on the bright wide. Maybe you planted the seed of doubt there.

Maybe.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (axyOa)

238 Junkies...night hunting a you tube cult? Do they practice safe drugging?

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (BcAbd)

239 I'll catch one on the game cam around 3:30 am once in awhile. Can hear them in the woods and across the road some evenings when they get cranked up.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:38 AM
This is precisely the reason my ass is off the stand and in the truck when it gets dark.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (0OP+5)

240 Put the cat out!
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (yrol0)
-----
Is it on fire?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (LBiAf)

241 Morris and Essex KC, 6 October 2021
Judge: Frederick Vogel

Best of Breed
GCHG SOYARA'S DEVILISH DELILAH. HP 50099006. 09-23-15
By CH Soyara's Smoke And Mirrors - GCHB Soyara's Karmen Fantasy. Bitch.
Breeders/Owners: Her Majesty and Hadrian the Seventh, Rosharon, TX
(Brian Livingston, Agent)

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (/U27+)

242 Cool painting. I like how the artist even included the old ass gun support for the old ass gun.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 06, 2021 09:42 AM (VwHCD)

243 That is probably a pretend good doggeh who is actually NAUGHTY

Like a certain doggeh this morning who managed to smack his face on someone's mailbox post, and two minutes later I see the side of his face is covered with blood.

I rinsed his face off with water, the patted hydrogen peroxide on, then ran to the store to get wound wash. Many treats later the face is no longer bloody but I can't find the booboo.
Apparently black coats blends perfectly with red.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:43 AM (YZG/i)

244 Best of Breed
GCHG SOYARA'S DEVILISH DELILAH. HP 50099006. 09-23-15
By CH Soyara's Smoke And Mirrors - GCHB Soyara's Karmen Fantasy. Bitch.
Breeders/Owners: Her Majesty and Hadrian the Seventh, Rosharon, TX
(Brian Livingston, Agent)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (/U27+)

***GOLF CLAP***

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021 09:43 AM (BgMrQ)

245 Congrats Delilah!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (YZG/i)

246 The WHO team searched for a host in early 2020, testing more than 80,000 animals from 209 species, including wild, domesticated and market animals. Not a single animal infected with SARS-CoV-2 was found.

99% chance it is manmade!

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (yrol0)

247 Rosharon, TX
(Brian Livingston, Agent)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

OMG. I knew you were in the a Houston area. I didn't know you were in Rosharon.
I spent time at Ramsey 1 in '82. (Grey uniform)

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (OCTRt)

248 I'll catch one on the game cam around 3:30 am once in awhile. Can hear them in the woods and across the road some evenings when they get cranked up.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:38 AM
This is precisely the reason my ass is off the stand and in the truck when it gets dark.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM

I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes. I live in town and they walk right down my street at night sometimes. They have zero fear of anything*.

*Except 18 wheelers when they are crossing the highway.

Posted by: Mister Scott (formerly GWS) at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (JUOKG)

249 Best of Breed
GCHG SOYARA'S DEVILISH DELILAH. HP 50099006. 09-23-15
By CH Soyara's Smoke And Mirrors - GCHB Soyara's Karmen Fantasy. Bitch.
Breeders/Owners: Her Majesty and Hadrian the Seventh, Rosharon, TX
(Brian Livingston, Agent)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

And yes, it goes without saying, congratulations!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:45 AM (OCTRt)

250
I spent time at Ramsey 1 in '82. (Grey uniform)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (OCTRt)

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I would have had you down as guest of the state.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 06, 2021 09:45 AM (/U27+)

251 240 Put the cat out!
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:28 AM (yrol0)
-----
Is it on fire?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (LBiAf)

https://tinyurl.com/c7492h34

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:46 AM (yrol0)

252 Congrats Delilah!!!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:44 AM (YZG/i)days

DItto!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 09:46 AM (axyOa)

253 I would have had you down as guest of the state.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

*snort.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:47 AM (OCTRt)

254 I rinsed his face off with water, the patted hydrogen peroxide on, then ran to the store to get wound wash. Many treats later the face is no longer bloody but I can't find the booboo.
Apparently black coats blends perfectly with red.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:43 AM (YZG/i)

Does he possibly have a scratch somewhere on his ear? Those bleed like crazy.

Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 09:47 AM (igSoX)

255 Sweden may want to keep that info quite

Their cut just shy of $350M should keep Kalifornia good for what? another day or so?

Posted by: Skip's Phone at October 06, 2021 09:48 AM (pPFrA)

256 >>> I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes.

Yowza. I just have to worry about moose and black bears.

Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021 09:48 AM (6VqLe)

257 Treed three coons the night before garbage collection. Took me 27 rounds of 22LR to finish them. I remember the lights in their eyes and the hissing and screening and being afraid one of them would jump on my face.

Posted by: 11B40 at October 06, 2021 09:41 AM (uuklp)

Geez dude, that's cruel.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:49 AM (AwYPR)

258 Google Keyword warrant:

https://tinyurl.com/nf8b96k9

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:49 AM (yrol0)

259 Mister Scott @ 248- Coyotes, hogs. Six of one, half dozen of the other. Rifle in hand, pistol on hip, light on head, making for the truck.

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:49 AM (0OP+5)

260 Jordan, just checked and his ear has crusted blood on it I missed - I'll clean it and I'll check for a cut

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (YZG/i)

261 Greetings:

257 - Yep, them coons os nothing but cruel on legs.

Posted by: 11B40 at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (uuklp)

262 I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes.

Yowza. I just have to worry about moose and black bears.
Posted by: fluffy

Had hogs kill a home health worker here in Texas last year/two years ago. Got her before she could get to her car/back to the house.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (OCTRt)

263 >>> Google Keyword warrant:

No way could that go wrong.

Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (6VqLe)

264 I have to bungee down the lid on my trashcan to keep the local raccoon out of it. He shites on the lid every now and again just to show me what he thinks about it.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 09:31 AM (dfRN6)

They like to crap in water, like on the first step in pool or fountain. I trapped one and took him for a ride. Still they come.

Posted by: Javems at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (AmoqO)

265 Hadrian, I just read an excerpt from an old timey book that said Borzoi used to be wolf hunters - they could hold a wolf down until the hunter arrived, or kill the wolf itself.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (YZG/i)

266
The Morris and Essex Kennel Club show was established by Mrs. Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge and held at her private estate in New Jersey from 1927 to 1959.

In 2000, the show was re-established and held every five years. The 2020 show was deferred to this year by COVID. Next to Westminster, it's one of the largest and most prestigious shows in the country. Also one of the fanciest, with all the women wearing dresses and hats.

We're delighted Lila prevailed today. We hadn't expected it as she's a dark dog and the show is held in the Land of White Borzoi.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (/U27+)

267 My, my, my, Delilah
Why, why, why, Delilah?
So before they come to break down the door
Forgive me, Delilah
I just couldn't take anymore

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (UHVv4)

268 261 Greetings:

257 - Yep, them coons os nothing but cruel on legs.
Posted by: 11B40 at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (uuklp)

When I was a kid, we raised an abandoned coon cub (or pup or whatever). I think we had him for about 10 months or so until he finally got so big rough we had to take him out and release him in the wild.

Was a lot of fun to play with when he was small, though.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (dfRN6)

269 Very hard even with a powerful rifle to kill. Wild hogs.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:53 AM (BcAbd)

270 Had hogs kill a home health worker here in Texas last year/two years ago. Got her before she could get to her car/back to the house.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:50 AM (OCTRt)

Saw one walking beside a country road early one foggy morning...big as a VW Beetle...I swear.

Posted by: BignJames at October 06, 2021 09:53 AM (AwYPR)

271 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?

Posted by: Dick Hitzwater at October 06, 2021 09:53 AM (x/QuW)

272 I used to walk the dog at night unarmed until we encountered a mountain lion. Now I carry my M1911 .45cal.

Posted by: Archer at October 06, 2021 09:54 AM (gmo/4)

273 >>> I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes.

Yowza. I just have to worry about moose and black bears.

Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021 09:48 AM (6VqLe)

And here I am pissed off at stink bugs and lantern flys. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 06, 2021 09:54 AM (VwHCD)

274 Wild hogs, wild hogs
Whatcha gonna do
Whatcha gonna do
when they come gore you?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:54 AM (YZG/i)

275 We're delighted Lila prevailed today. We hadn't expected it as she's a dark dog and the show is held in the Land of White Borzoi.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Congratulations !

Posted by: Adriane the No Nothing 'bout Dogs Canine Critic ... at October 06, 2021 09:54 AM (okV1R)

276 My, my, my, Delilah
Why, why, why, Delilah?
So before they come to break down the door
Forgive me, Delilah
I just couldn't take anymore
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:52 AM (UHVv4)

Well damn. That's an earworm i didnt need. And i had Chicago going in my head too.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (axyOa)

277 @246
>>99% chance it is manmade!

Or alternatively..

We could accept what the actual scientists that were working on the virus at the lab said...
Wuhan Scientists: Yeah, we were working on weaponizing bat coronaviruses in the Wuhan Lab.

Oh and it's looking like the beginning of the outbreak may go all the way back to early 2019 or late 2018 as the Chinese government were beginning to order massive amounts of PCR tests and components in May of 2019.

So if they are ordering crap in May then either they were getting ready or reacting to something that was happening in the population.

Woodchippers, feet first, a cadre of people, some assembly required.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (Ena4h)

278 Google Keyword warrant:
https://tinyurl.com/nf8b96k9
Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:49 AM (yrol0)
++++
Why does the government get to use boolean search operators with Google whereas when I give them boolean operators, they're just ignored because Google Knows Best (unless you use "advanced search" which still doesn't allow for operators but does allow you similar functionality albeit with much greater difficulty)?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (+IIqY)

279 Reading Salem's Lot, there's a scene where a young mother punches her 10 month old, and I was cringing the whole time, feeling sick. But the scene of the dog being hung up on the cemetery gate I just read without really feeling much.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 08:47 AM (LvTSG)

--------------------

Do not watch The Mist, then. I liked the original story, but they changed the ending for the movie, just to throw in an unneeded gut punch.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (CAJOC)

280 Didja see this from Mostly Peaceful Tater?

Brian Stelter
@brianstelter
This fits a pathetic pattern. After all, scrutinizing Pence's revisionist history about 1/6 would require talking honestly about the riot, and that rarely ever happens on Fox. Riot denialism is practically required in GOP media.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (d9FiS)

281 I just read an excerpt from an old timey book that said Borzoi used to be wolf hunters -- they could hold a wolf down until the hunter arrived, or kill the wolf itself.
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Cool.

Did it say when they turned them into ballet dancers??

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (UHVv4)

282 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?
Posted by: Dick Hitzwater

Penn Life

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 09:56 AM (OCTRt)

283 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?
Posted by: Dick Hitzwater

I bet Weird Dave would know

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (oEn12) at October 06, 2021 09:56 AM (YZG/i)

284 @brianstelter
This fits a pathetic pattern. After all, scrutinizing Pence's revisionist history about 1/6 would require talking honestly about the riot, and that rarely ever happens on Fox. Riot denialism is practically required in GOP media.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (d9FiS)
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Chuck Todd needs to up his game. He's letting Stelter take the "Stupidest Man in Media" crown far too often.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 06, 2021 09:57 AM (+IIqY)

285 Biden stars in Needful Things.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (BcAbd)

286 Humphreybot @ 269- A .270 will kill a 350 lb boar, Mrs. E did that. She also has a .22HMR but not used that one yet, would definitely be an ear shot, which she is more than capable of. Porkchops tonight!

Posted by: Eromero at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (0OP+5)

287 248
I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes. I live in town and they walk right down my street at night sometimes. They have zero fear of anything*.

*Except 18 wheelers when they are crossing the highway.

there's a video game in there somewhere

Posted by: Kulak Anachronda, behind the Newsom curtain at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (v3pYe)

288 Was just reading an interesting article over at Insty's, by some "transgender" docs who perform "transition" surgery. They say that they don't approve of giving young kids puberty blockers, and that it's not true that they are "completely reversible" as many docs (and the whole "trans" industry) insist. They also say that kids who go on the puberty blockers don't develop normal size-genitals, which makes the "transition" surgery much more difficult for them later. Also, kids who have the "transition" surgery before they've ever experienced an orgasm are likely to never be able to experience one.

Also interesting was the report that Jazz Jennings, the kid featured in the reality show about "transitioning" has now taken a year off from school to deal with depression. Also, Jazz has been dealing with an eating disorder that caused Jazz to gain over 100 pounds in a 2-year period. This all happened AFTER the transition surgery that was supposed to cure Jazz' gender dysphoria. I wonder if anybody will do a "reality" show about the reality of Jazz' continuing mental health problems, post-transition? Actually, I don't wonder, because we all know they won't. And we know why.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (k4dH2)

289 >>> And here I am pissed off at stink bugs and lantern flys. lol

Got to travel a couple hours to get to moose country, but we have had our suburban bird feeders get raided by Yogi.

This past summer a fox growled at me as I was putting the feeders out one morning.

Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (6VqLe)

290 Sheep...I'm surrounded by SHEEP!
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021

***
I used to admire the college faculty for their learning and apparent intelligence. Then they all (with one exception I know of) bought into the face diaper nonsense, and now the poison shot craziness. I've lost all respect for them.

The one I know who isn't a sheep? A Trump-supporting lady from Ukraine who lived under real tyranny in the Soviet Union and knows it when she sees it. Medically she can't do the shot, and has a letter from her doctor, but we don't know if she will get an exemption. But she wouldn't want the injection anyway. A breath of fresh air to see her!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (/XOcP)

291 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?
Posted by: Dick Hitzwater

Ahhh...anything we should know?
You know for the prayer group?

And do you have any .308? Or .380?

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (axyOa)

292 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?
Posted by: Dick Hitzwater

Try Zander

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (yrol0)

293 Neighbor of mine told me about a 60-something lady who bought a remote Colorado mountain cabin near here late last summer, moved in during the fall and proceeded to endure one of the snowiest winters around here in years. Cabin is miles from the nearest county-maintained (i.e. plowed) roads. She was not well-prepared in terms of contingencies, but managed to last out the winter. When he asked her what had prompted her to undertake that, she told him that she had watched, and really liked "The Shining"

We decided she must have fallen asleep before reaching the end of the film.

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (Xwt96)

294 Also interesting was the report that Jazz Jennings, the kid featured in the reality show about "transitioning" has now taken a year off from school to deal with depression. Also, Jazz has been dealing with an eating disorder that caused Jazz to gain over 100 pounds in a 2-year period. This all happened AFTER the transition surgery that was supposed to cure Jazz' gender dysphoria. I wonder if anybody will do a "reality" show about the reality of Jazz' continuing mental health problems, post-transition? Actually, I don't wonder, because we all know they won't. And we know why.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at October 06, 2021 09:58 AM (k4dH2)

100lbs in two years? Yikes.

Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (igSoX)

295 279 Do not watch The Mist, then. I liked the original story, but they changed the ending for the movie, just to throw in an unneeded gut punch.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (CAJOC)

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I saw that in theaters.

I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

296 Humphreybot @ 269- A .270 will kill a 350 lb boar, Mrs. E did that. She also has a .22HMR but not used that one yet, would definitely be an ear shot, which she is more than capable of. Porkchops tonight!
Posted by: Eromero

The .22 is for when they're in the trap. Pop. Hook a rope to their legs. Pull em out.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (OCTRt)

297 271 Any recommendations on life insurance you can get without a physical?
Posted by: Dick Hitzwater at October 06, 2021 09:53 AM (x/QuW)

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I think it depends on how much you need, and your age. I've got term life through Allstate that didn't require a physical.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (CAJOC)

298 Jesus I'm sick and tired hearing the commies spew about 1/6 was an insurrection. Not one democrat commie was dragged out to a waiting guillotine! You can't have a proper insurrection without plenty of guillotining going on.

Posted by: Archer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (gmo/4)

299 I will remember that..270.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 06, 2021 10:01 AM (BcAbd)

300 I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes.

Yowza. I just have to worry about moose and black bears.
Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021

***
My neighborhood, it's all about the ferals on *two* legs.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:01 AM (/XOcP)

301 We decided she must have fallen asleep before reaching the end of the film.
Posted by: Muldoon

Snort.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:01 AM (OCTRt)

302 298 Jesus I'm sick and tired hearing the commies spew about 1/6 was an insurrection. Not one democrat commie was dragged out to a waiting guillotine! You can't have a proper insurrection without plenty of guillotining going on.
Posted by: Archer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (gmo/4)

NeverTrumpers are into the the Jan 6 thing too!

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 10:01 AM (yrol0)

303 Yowza. I just have to worry about moose and black bears.

Posted by: fluffy

Oh come on, now. A squirrel and a pickanick basket and you're good to go ...

Posted by: Adriane the No Nothing 'bout Dogs Canine Critic ... at October 06, 2021 10:02 AM (okV1R)

304 I saw that in theaters.

I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

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Yeah, well, he's an asshole then. I had a son about the boy's age (maybe a little younger) at the time I saw it.

The book has a hopeful, if ambiguous, ending that I liked much better.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:02 AM (CAJOC)

305 I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

I mean, he did hint at it.

Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 10:02 AM (igSoX)

306 I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

King reminds me of Scott Adams - a nihilist psychopath.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 06, 2021 10:02 AM (2JVJo)

307 295 279 Do not watch The Mist, then. I liked the original story, but they changed the ending for the movie, just to throw in an unneeded gut punch.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (CAJOC)
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Oh yeah, I was like WTF!

Posted by: WisRich at October 06, 2021 10:03 AM (G0vdT)

308 Friend who lives *west* of the Miramar airbase - which means pretty close, a few miles, to the beach - has a neighbor whose chickens are being harvested by bobcats. The base actually remains mostly undeveloped, even now, and constitutes a corridor to the east county.

So you have something as shy and scarce as a bobcat regularly prowling close to the beach, amidst suburban sprawl. Critters are pretty amazing. Meaning nature is pretty amazing. A wonder increasingly lost on "educated" societies, that are being dumbed down to think man actually has much influence on things.

Posted by: rhomboid (OTzUX) at October 06, 2021 10:03 AM (OTzUX)

309 Did it say when they turned them into ballet dancers??
Posted by: andycanuck

*****

Heh!

Posted by: Muldoon at October 06, 2021 10:03 AM (Xwt96)

310 Looks as if Boris may be the UK PM forever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyVAu7VqeC4

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 06, 2021 10:03 AM (Sz733)

311 @brianstelter
This fits a pathetic pattern. After all, scrutinizing Pence's revisionist history about 1/6 would require talking honestly about the riot, and that rarely ever happens on Fox. Riot denialism is practically required in GOP media.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 09:55 AM (d9FiS)

You can always rely on this Stelter to faithfully hold the regime's line while sounding like a complete wimp.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 10:04 AM (axyOa)

312 Hi Wolfus

I heard you did not pursue Plano.

Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021 10:04 AM (6VqLe)

313 I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021

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Yeah, well, he's an asshole then. I had a son about the boy's age (maybe a little younger) at the time I saw it.

The book has a hopeful, if ambiguous, ending that I liked much better.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021

***
King has always said that if he can terrify you, great, and if he can horrify you, fine, and if he can't do that, "I'll go for the gross-out. I'm not proud."

I completely separate his politics from his best work (especially the early stuff), and am happy with that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:04 AM (/XOcP)

314 NeverTrumpers are into the the Jan 6 thing too!

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 06, 2021 10:01 AM (yrol0)

They are all samey same in my book - commies.

Posted by: Archer at October 06, 2021 10:04 AM (gmo/4)

315 And here I am pissed off at stink bugs and lantern flys. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 06, 2021 09:54 AM (VwHCD)

The good thing about those invasive Joro spiders is that they eat stinkbugs.
Wouldn't want one in the house though.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 06, 2021 10:05 AM (vuisn)

316 Fun Fact: The facebook outage lasted longer than the "insurrection".

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at October 06, 2021 10:05 AM (OalnH)

317 Hi Wolfus

I heard you did not pursue Plano.
Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021

***
No, fluff, I took a look at the requirements. Some of the IT things on there? I have no idea what they are! I wouldn't be qualified, and they would know it. But thanks for the tip.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:06 AM (/XOcP)

318 I completely separate his politics from his best work (especially the early stuff), and am happy with that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:04 AM (/XOcP)

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I do, too, though his politics have been infesting some of his later stuff. I used to read everything he wrote. I think Under The Dome was when the politics became too much for me.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:06 AM (CAJOC)

319 Fun Fact: The facebook outage lasted longer than the "insurrection".
Posted by: Joe XiDen

And had just as many armed people at their HQ.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:07 AM (OCTRt)

320 @brianstelter
This fits a pathetic pattern. After all, scrutinizing Pence's revisionist history about 1/6 would require talking honestly about the riot, and that rarely ever happens on Fox. Riot denialism is practically required in GOP media.

I'm reading Schlichter's The Split and I swear, he takes whole paragraphs from these threads. Hilarious!

Posted by: Diogenes at October 06, 2021 10:07 AM (axyOa)

321 287 248
I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes. I live in town and they walk right down my street at night sometimes. They have zero fear of anything*.

*Except 18 wheelers when they are crossing the highway.

there's a video game in there somewhere
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Snort.

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 10:08 AM (KY22T)

322 Fun Fact: The facebook outage lasted longer than the "insurrection".

Also fun: the Facebook outage caused Zuckerberg to fall below Bill Gates on the World's Richest list. Second look at where Gates was when that outage started?

Posted by: Ian S. at October 06, 2021 10:08 AM (AIhUY)

323 319 Fun Fact: The facebook outage lasted longer than the "insurrection".
Posted by: Joe XiDen

And had just as many armed people at their HQ.
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Any idea what went wrong? Do they have a Monkey Wrench Problem?

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (KY22T)

324 I'm reading Schlichter's The Split and I swear, he takes whole paragraphs from these threads. Hilarious!
Posted by: Diogenes

I wouldn't doubt it. We know Rush, or Snerdly, used to lurk.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (OCTRt)

325 New word coined. "Former Border Patrol Chief Tells Fox News That Over 400,000 Illegal Immigrant "Gotaways" Have Crossed The Border THIS YEAR ALONE. And That's Just The Ones We Know About. But What Border Crisis?"
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I'm a-walkin' in the rain Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me To end this misery
I wonder I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why Why, why, why, why, why
She gotaway
And I wonder Where she will stay
My little gotaway A-got got got got gotaway

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (d9FiS)

326 Second look at where Gates was when that outage started?

Posted by: Ian S. at October 06, 2021 10:08 AM (AIhUY)

Maybe Zuck will take out a contract on Gates and we can have some serious entertainment.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (Sz733)

327 I worry more about the hogs than I do the coyotes. I live in town and they walk right down my street at night sometimes. They have zero fear of anything*.

*Except 18 wheelers when they are crossing the highway.

there's a video game in there somewhere
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Snort.
Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 10:08 AM (KY22T)
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"Hogger"

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (LBiAf)

328 The Hodge twins have a "Let's Go Brandon" T-shirt for sale already. LOLOL

Posted by: Tuna at October 06, 2021 10:10 AM (gLRfa)

329 I do, too, though his politics have been infesting some of his later stuff. I used to read everything he wrote. I think Under The Dome was when the politics became too much for me.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021

***
Thee were some hints in earlier stories, but he played fair and had *the characters* espouse the things he didn't like -- not always the bad guys, either. The father in Firestarter, an otherwise heroic fellow, is shown as a rather typical college hippie as a young man, astonished in '68 that Nixon could ever get elected.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:10 AM (/XOcP)

330 When it comes to conflicts of interest, Attorney General Merrick Garland appears to have a huge one.

Merrick's daughter, Rebecca Garland, is married to the co-founder of an education resource company that pushes critical race theory - which angry parents across the country are protesting. Taking matters into his own hands, AG Garland tapped the FBI on Monday to huddle with local leaders to address a "disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence" against teachers and school board members.

Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (RHGPo)

331 For my fellow Morons who may be looking for work or may have a position in need of a hire.

A Patriot and no-vax job board!

https://novaxmandate.org/patriot-force

Posted by: TSgt Ciz at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (LW36e)

332 317 Hi Wolfus

I heard you did not pursue Plano.
Posted by: fluffy at October 06, 2021

***
No, fluff, I took a look at the requirements. Some of the IT things on there? I have no idea what they are! I wouldn't be qualified, and they would know it. But thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:06 AM (/XOcP)

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I wouldn't let the requirements stop you. In my experience, companies often go overboard on their job requirements. The actual hiring manager doesn't necessarily write the job posting, and may be more flexible if he thinks you can learn.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (CAJOC)

333 ... Former Border Patrol Chief Tells Fox News That Over 400,000 Illegal Immigrant "Gotaways" Have Crossed The Border THIS YEAR ALONE. ...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 10:09 AM (d9FiS)
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Hey, what's the population of Witchita, KS between friends?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (+IIqY)

334 294- 100lbs in two years? Yikes.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM

Interesting. I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest. She showed me current pictures and she has gained a significant amount of weight. Mom says she's well-adjusted, though...

Posted by: Moonbeam at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (rbKZ6)

335 The actual hiring manager doesn't necessarily write the job posting, and may be more flexible if he thinks you can learn.
Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021

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It would be very nice to run across a sensible hiring manager nowadays who would be willing to train somebody!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (/XOcP)

336
I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

I actually like a good nihilistic ending on occasion, but that went entirely too far.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (n+4am)

337 VDH referred to 1/6 as a "buffoonish riot", and scoffed at the idiocy of "insurrection". VDH is actually less sound on many contemporary things than one might expect, but this was an easy, correct call.

The bizarre and absurd reaction to the incident by the propaganda panopticon, and the outrageous conduct of the FBI and courts (which continues), and the ludicrous political show trial of the "commission", and of course the Cap Police incompetence and misconduct (with the shooting obviously the most serious part) are separate matters.

Posted by: rhomboid (OTzUX) at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (OTzUX)

338 >> The Hodge twins have a "Let's Go Brandon" T-shirt for sale already.

I think 'Let's Go Brandon' has legs.

Posted by: garrett at October 06, 2021 10:13 AM (H0bCE)

339 336
I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

I actually like a good nihilistic ending on occasion, but that went entirely too far.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (n+4am)

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I wouldn't call it nihilistic. More emptily ironic.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:13 AM (LvTSG)

340 I wouldn't let the requirements stop you. In my experience, companies often go overboard on their job requirements. The actual hiring manager doesn't necessarily write the job posting, and may be more flexible if he thinks you can learn.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (CAJOC)

Yes, I remember once reading a job posting that required "5 years of XML programming experience." Which was weird, because, at that time, XML wasn't 5 years old yet.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 06, 2021 10:13 AM (IN5Dl)

341 100lbs in two years? Yikes.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 09:59 AM (igSoX)

If it's depressed, it could be on Lexapro...that shit will make you gain weight in the blink of an eye.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (BgMrQ)

342 I actually like a good nihilistic ending on occasion, but that went entirely too far.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 06, 2021

***
I haven't seen the film, but the novella of "The Mist" had a pretty nihilistic tone to its ending. Ambiguous, yes, but sort of like the ending to Hitchcock's The Birds.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (/XOcP)

343 340 I wouldn't let the requirements stop you. In my experience, companies often go overboard on their job requirements. The actual hiring manager doesn't necessarily write the job posting, and may be more flexible if he thinks you can learn.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (CAJOC)

==========

Recruiting will filter out anyone who doesn't fit the description before it ever gets to the hiring manager, though.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (LvTSG)

344 >>I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest

Still a chick.

Posted by: garrett at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (H0bCE)

345 Merrick's daughter, Rebecca Garland, is married to the co-founder of an education resource company that pushes critical race theory - which angry parents across the country are protesting. Taking matters into his own hands, AG Garland tapped the FBI on Monday to huddle with local leaders to address a "disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence" against teachers and school board members.
Posted by: SMOD at October 06, 2021 10:11 AM (RHGPo)

Damn, but politics is incestuous.

Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (igSoX)

346 Good boy in that pic, good old boy.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (V6f9+)

347 Damn, but politics is incestuous.
Posted by: Jordan61 at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (igSoX)
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Literally!

Posted by: The Biden Family at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM (+IIqY)

348 I do, too, though his politics have been infesting some of his later stuff. I used to read everything he wrote. I think Under The Dome was when the politics became too much for me.
Posted by: No One of Consequence

I couldn't finish that book. It was horrible. It's also when I gave up reading his stuff forever.

Posted by: Biergood at October 06, 2021 10:15 AM (FQWHA)

349 Damn, but politics is incestuous.
Posted by: Jordan61

Almost by design.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:15 AM (OCTRt)

350 100lbs in two years? Yikes.
Posted by: Jordan61

GAINZZZ!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks aka Hangdog Barkston at October 06, 2021 10:15 AM (d9FiS)

351 Geeze, my comments all wiped.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 10:15 AM (830x5)

352 337 VDH referred to 1/6 as a "buffoonish riot", and scoffed at the idiocy of "insurrection". VDH is actually less sound on many contemporary things than one might expect, but this was an easy, correct call.

The bizarre and absurd reaction to the incident by the propaganda panopticon, and the outrageous conduct of the FBI and courts (which continues), and the ludicrous political show trial of the "commission", and of course the Cap Police incompetence and misconduct (with the shooting obviously the most serious part) are separate matters.
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It will be interesting to watch what happens if the Hard Left fails in getting what they want during Budget Resolution. I could see them doing a piece of agit prop on the Capitaol.

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 10:15 AM (KY22T)

353 Geeze, my comments all wiped.
Posted by: Mike Hammer,

Like, with a cloth?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (OCTRt)

354 NOOD LATE APE

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (+IIqY)

355 ...after 300+ I thinks I'm safe....

WHO LET DA DAWGS OUT??

There. I said it.

Posted by: CZ = FNG To Remain Silent Because, FNG at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (MkuC5)

356 ""Well, you know, my shotgun will do better for you than your AR-15, because you want to keep someone away from your house, just fire the shotgun through the door." Posted by: Buzzion

wow ... video would be nice, but we still have Field and Stream transcript.

Posted by: illiniwek at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (Cus5s)

357 I spent time at Ramsey 1 in '82. (Grey uniform)

My father in law was the health admin at Darrington in the 90s.

Posted by: Oddbob at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (nfrXX)

358 344 >>I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest

Still a chick.
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Does she have facial hair yet?

Posted by: Puddin Head at October 06, 2021 10:16 AM (KY22T)

359 344 >>I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest

Still a chick.
Posted by: garrett at October 06, 2021 10:14 AM

Granted, but it's hard to sit across the table from a friend of over 30 years and point that out.

Posted by: Moonbeam at October 06, 2021 10:17 AM (rbKZ6)

360 325 New word coined. "Former Border Patrol Chief Tells Fox News That Over 400,000 Illegal Immigrant "Gotaways" Have Crossed The Border THIS YEAR ALONE. And That's Just The Ones We Know About. But What Border Crisis?"
___________

Mayorkas, head of Biden's DHS, admits that there will be 400,000 illegal border crossers in October alone.

They're admitting to 400,000 illegals PER MONTH coming in now. The real numbers have to astronomical.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at October 06, 2021 10:17 AM (k4dH2)

361 Which was weird, because, at that time, XML wasn't 5 years old yet.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 06, 2021 10:13 AM (IN5Dl)

That would be 2002 or earlier.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 06, 2021 10:17 AM (Sz733)

362 Geeze, my comments all wiped.
Posted by: Mike Hammer,

Ignore that comment

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 06, 2021 10:17 AM (830x5)

363 I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest

Still a chick.
Posted by: garrett

One boob removed? I is so confused.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 06, 2021 10:18 AM (mD/uy)

364 I read an interview with King where he was disappointed that he hadn't thought up that ending himself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:00 AM (LvTSG)

I actually like a good nihilistic ending on occasion, but that went entirely too far.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (n+4am)
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I wouldn't call it nihilistic. More emptily ironic.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, with a brand new work computer at October 06, 2021 10:13 AM (LvTSG)

Horror should have bleak endings, that's the genre. And I'm not surprised King thought the movie ending was better. King sucks at writing endings, at least in his novels.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Failure happens, giving up is a choice at October 06, 2021 10:18 AM (V6f9+)

365 Ape up.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 06, 2021 10:20 AM (mD/uy)

366 Noodus simianus major

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 06, 2021 10:21 AM (/XOcP)

367 We ignore all of your comments already, Mike!

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 06, 2021 10:23 AM (UHVv4)

368 Interesting. I was just visiting with a friend whose daughter has had half of the transition surgery and is taking hormones for the rest. She showed me current pictures and she has gained a significant amount of weight. Mom says she's well-adjusted, though...
Posted by: Moonbeam at October 06, 2021 10:12 AM (rbKZ6)

No, she's not. She's fucking nuts.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 06, 2021 10:24 AM (2T5U5)

369 Hiya Moonbeam !

Posted by: JT at October 06, 2021 10:50 AM (arJlL)

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