The Morning Report

The Morning Report - 5/11/22

Good morning, kids. Wednesday and there really is nothing new to report in the ongoing story of the leaking of the SCOTUS decision that alludes to the dumping of Roe v. Wade. Violence and calls for violence against the five Justices as well as anyone who is seen to support the decision continued, with Mon Calamari/Groot/Jesse Jackson/sanddab hybrid Lori "light-loafers" Lightfoot being the latest high-profile leftist baying for the blood of God-fearing Americans. That said, I had to laugh at the news that the Bangor, ME home of Maine Pain Susan Collins got tagged with pro-abortion graffiti yesterday. I'd be lying to you, gentle reader, if I didn't say I was rather disappointed she didn't get the Molotov cocktail treatment like up in Madison, WI.

That worthless RINO hag and what she represents is the perfect segue into politics, which is the central theme of today's discourse. On the heels of Trump-endorsed candidates going 55-0 in last week's OH and IN primary elections, yesterday's races in NE and WV saw them go 58-1. The big win for the MAGAns was the bitterly contested WV-2, where Trump-endorsed Alex Mooney defeated RINO candidate David McKinley. A key factor was McKinley's support for the trillion dollar infrastructure boondoggle which Mooney has consistently ripped. While Joe Manchin is lauded for his standing in the way of Build Bolshevism Bigger and not nixing the filibuster, he nevertheless is a Democrat and a swamp creature, and so threw his support behind McKinley.

Yet, a MAGA sweep and perfect record was denied in Nebraska, where businessman Charlie Herbster lost in a three-way race to Jim Pillen, a hog farmer and University of Nebraska regent. That said, Pillen did back and vote for Trump in both '16 an '20 so there is that. Speaking of l'homme orange qui mauvais just what does this impressive tally indicate going forward? I was going to assume that all of these candidates are rock-solid conservative and will fight to move the MAGA agenda forward. But you have to wonder about that considering the track record of Trump's highest-level endorsement and possibly a potentially huge blown opportunity.

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Mehmet Oz released a video to shore up his pro-gun claims, and the video showed him holding his thumb behind the slide of a Glock handgun while he fired it.
Numerous outcomes are possible when someone fires a semiautomatic handgun while holding their thumb behind its slide, and nearly all of them are painful. . .
. . . Some of the viewers who commented on Oz’s video on YouTube also noted that he fired his shotgun left-handed but shot the Glock right-handed.
One viewer commented, “The fake Hollywood Doctor is trying way too hard. The cheesy country music is one thing; but my favorite part part is him shooting the shotgun lefty and the pistols righty.”
Another wrote, “When you’ve never held a gun before.”
An AR-15 makes a cameo in Oz’s gun video, and a viewer noted, “Shotgun: Lefty, Pistol: Righty, Rifle: Righty, Fingernails: Manicured” . . .
. . . He also focused on red flag laws on his television show in September 2019, where he discussed red flag “signs” that he said should trigger using such a law against a gun owner.
He said that red flag signs could be seen by “a co-worker, a relative, an ex-spouse or a spouse, a neighbor, even a friend.”During interaction with his studio audience, Dr. Oz stressed his belief in the importance of the ability to remain “anonymous” for people who report someone under red flag laws.

I know I said that we were skipping abortion for the day, but I lied.

[Dr. Mehmet Oz's] campaign says he has always been pro-life, but a newly uncovered interview casts doubt on this claim, according to a new Daily Wire report.
The Daily Wire pointed to a 2008 interview with Oz at the National Review of Medicine. Oz told the Canadian medical newspaper that he was not “socially conservative” and did not believe the government should create “obstacles” to abortion.
“I have a very firm belief in individual rights. I don’t like the government telling me what to do and I believe that people should have free will to pursue their dreams,” Oz said at the time.

While the gun video is up there with John Kerry's 2004 laugh-out-loud transparent phoniness of "where 'kin ah git's me a huntin' license?," Oz's flip flopping on abortion is an absolute red flag, especially right now. Oz's defenders have made the argument that Trump himself was a liberal New York Democrat and look how he turned out. That is certainly true, but for me, it's Oz's close association with Oprah Winfrey, the woman who more than anyone foisted Barack Obama on us and more than likely is as racialist as Fat Albert Speer Whoopi, but just conceals it better. All things being equal, if Oz was running only against the RINO squish Dave McCormick, I'd bemoan the fact that we couldn't find a candidate like Kathy Barnette and advise holding your nose and taking a chance on Oz.

Oh, wait a second . . .

Wikipedia, now a highly politicized propaganda outlet, apparently wants Dr. Oz to win the Pennsylvania Republican Senate nomination. That is the logical conclusion from their decision to delete an existing article on Kathy Barnette, who has surged into second place, only 1.3% (i.e., within the margin of error) behind Dr. Mehmet Oz in the latest Trafalgar Group poll . . .
. . . As of this writing, the only mention of Kathy Barnette is in an article on the Republican primary. . . So, why the hostility to a candidate who is close enough to win the election? The Ace of Spades explains:

. . ."Barnette's apparent rise is surprising just because of the lack of notoriety or resources compared to some of the other candidates in that race," said Brian Nutt, a Pennsylvania-based Republican strategist who is not working for a candidate in the contest.
Barnette has a purist's zeal, a compelling life story, and the ability to tell it to Republican grassroots voters. And, according to Republican strategists and officials across the state, Barnette is likely benefiting from a smashmouth primary that features Oz and McCormick going nuclear on each other on TV. GOP voters have been inundated with attack ads slamming Oz as a "RINO" and McCormick as a stooge for China, leading some to look for a third option. . .
Ace adds:

I'm not sure that an "Ultra-MAGA" type is the right fit for Pennsylvania, but this is probably the right time to gamble, given that the alternatives are poor. The rule that we should vote for "the most conservative candidate who can win" presupposes that we are voting for a conservative in the first place, after all. I don't know that McCormick or Oz satisfy that prerequisite. There is simply no point electing yet another Establishment liberal to the Senate. They are Democrats in all but name.
I am more interested in retaining the seat than Ace is. It makes a great deal of difference which party controls the Senate. They choose the committee chairs and the chairs set the agenda for hearings, and we need a lotof hearings on the nefarious activities of the Biden [junta]. Start with Nina Jankowicz and her Ministry of Truth.
Still this thumb on the scale by Wikipedia is disgusting.

First of all, kudos to Thomas Lifson for quoting the head Ewok. Second and more importantly, WTF is that last paragraph, Thomas? "Retaining the seat?" Do you not remember when we had both chambers of Congress and the White House - the Trump White House - from 2017-2019? What Obama- and Clinton-era travesties did the GOP lead the way in rolling back? Hello, McCain's thumb down? What Trump agenda legislation did the GOP ram through non-stop? Virtually everything that caused the economy and our national prestige to surge like never before was done singlehandedly via executive order.

Do you really think that McCormack or Oz are going to do all those things you say are necessary to check this evil Junta if they manage to beat the cheat in the Keystone state? If anything, they'll eagerly bend over and help shove America over the cliff. While Kathy Barnette is for sure an unknown quantity, her story and background are compelling. And for sure she is 100% pro-2A and anti-abortion. Very disappointed that you do not see this, Mr. Lifson. But I digress.

And that brings me to Donald Trump and 2024. But let's stick with next November for the moment. Whatever going 113-1 in two weeks worth of primary races means personally for Trump, the salient point is what it means for the MAGA agenda and stopping the unprecedented catastrophe of the past 16 months. Longer than that if you include the past 60-plus years of societal rot. Trump's calculus in backing Oz is perhaps understandable. But Barnette's conservative bona fides should have been given more consideration; the agenda should have had more weight than just celebrity/name recognition. And though I loathe identity politics, the fact that she's black and a woman doesn't hurt and might attract disaffected black Dems.

Now that Kathy Barnette is surging and has an actual shot to beat Oz, and now that more of Oz's background is coming to light, Trump has got to swallow his pride, pull his endorsement and back Barnette. Can I guarantee Barnette is going to be another Ron DeSantis or Winsome Sears? No. But the odds of Oz being another Susan Collins, or worse, Mitt Romney, almost approaches even money.

As for 2024, from what I have read, it appears that Ron Desantis is not going to run, which leaves the nomination in theory Trump's for the taking. GOP/Deep State sabotage notwithstanding. Two years is both an eternity and just around the corner in politics, so if that situation changes, I would prefer Trump to remain a kingmaker, influencer and the voice of the MAGA/America First movement. Either way, though, and as much as I will always love Trump for what he has done, his Achilles heel has been in the personnel department. He has had some great ones - like General Mike Flynn who the Junta is still targeting for termination - and for sure he has had some real horrendous ones.

Right now, Oz is a dog and Kathy Barnette has the potential to be a champ. The Pennsy primary is just six days away. Tick tock.

The End of America: 100 Days That Shook the World available here.

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY

Jeffrey Lord: " The causes change, the decades pass — and the leftist urge to violence continues."
The Left’s Addiction to Violence
"By 2024, America will be poorer, sicker, more terrorized, and economic growth will not have recovered from what it was in the Trump years."
Future Misery and Joe Biden
Daniel Greenfield: "It’s not an 'insurrection' when leftists do it."
Who’s Paying Protesters to Harass Justices and Churches?

ABORTION

"Though the protests have been peaceful, [pfft - jjs] they are virtually unprecedented as a way to pressure the highest court — both directly and personally."
Peppermint Piss-Hockey Says White House Encourages "Peaceful" Protests Outside Justices’ Homes
"The mayor, who presides over a city with the 10th highest murder rate in the country, thought nothing of turning up the flame under an already roiling mob of “protesters” who are quite literally obstructing justice by blocking the homes of Supreme Court justices."
Chicago's Mayor Issues "Call to Arms" Against Supreme Court After Abortion Decision Leak
"If the Supreme Court does not overturn Roe v. Wade, its legitimacy is finished, and so is the nation the Founders created. The opposite is also true."
The Supreme Court’s Decision on Overturning Roe Will Be an Inflection Point for the Nation
"It’s been a week and the inaction on Dobbs is dangerous."
What’s Roberts Waiting On?
"Activists scrawled a pro-abortion message in front of Republican senator Susan Collins's home in Bangor, Maine, even though Collins supports Roe v. Wade and abortion rights." (the one time I might've cheered a Molotov cocktail - jjs)
Pro-Choice Activists Target Home of Pro-Choice Republican
Sen. Scott: "Just for clarity’s sake, did you say that ending the life of a child is good for the labor force participation rate?”
Tim Scott Responds To Janet Yellen Claiming Black Women Need Abortion Access
"The abortion-lovers create sound and fury signifying nothing."
The Tiny Group of Abortion-Loving Weirdo Protesters
It is widely believed that the Senate lacks the 60 votes needed to advance the bill to a final vote. But Schumer insisted that the cloture vote "is not an abstract exercise."
Jargon Fills the Bill: 'People Who Are Pregnant'; 'Reproductive Justice'; 'White Supremacy'; 'Anti-Black Racism...'
"From 1973, the year Roe was decided, through 2017, there were 58,177,540 unborn babies aborted in the United States, according to the Guttmacher Institute."
FLASHBACK--Sotomayor Argues Reversing Roe May Abort the Court: "How Will We Survive?"
"Overruling Roe and Casey now is the only legally correct decision."
There Is No Honor in Abortion
THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT"
"This is yet another level in Putin’s rising escalation."
Putin the Political Dinosaur Growls and Escalates
"About time somebody rained on Putin's parade."
Putin's Victory Day Parade Was Stolen Valor
"Well, this is awkward."
Sky News Interview Cut Short After Mention of Zelensky Posting Soldier With SS Insignia
"The continued stalemate in Ukraine shows that Russian commanders face a task even more daunting than that of their U.S. counterparts. . . As a friend of mine quipped, Stalin would have shot every officer over the rank of major by now."
The Very Model of the Modern Russian General
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
"Wikipedia, now a highly politicized propaganda outlet, apparently wants Dr. Oz to win the Pennsylvania Republican Senate nomination."
Wikipedia Deletes Article on PA Senate Primary Candidate Who is Surging Toward Defeating Dr. Oz
“We removed content from and issued a strike to The Heritage Foundation channel for violating our election integrity policy, which prohibits content that advances false claims that widespread fraud changed the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, such as claims that the election was rigged,” said the spokeswoman.
YouTube Censors Heritage Foundation Video of Trump Speech
“I think that was a mistake because it alienated a large part of the county, and did not ultimately result in Donald Trump not having a voice,” Musk said, adding that the decision was “morally bad.”
Elon Musk To Reverse Twitter’s Ban On Trump
"The researchers found readers with 'high-quality' news diets in line with NewsGuard’s ratings were no more likely to answer questions related to the Black Lives Matter movement or [Chinese] Covid-19 accurately than those who otherwise relied on 'lower-quality' sources."
Even NYU Study on Left-Wing Misinformation Group Finds News Rating Agency Useless
"A large part of the America population has been cowed and brainwashed into accepting quite a number of global elitist-fostered narratives."
American Matrix: Biden's Disinformation Governance Board
"Being famous at any cost -- even if it means stifling legally-protected speech."
Nina Jankowicz: Putting Red Lipstick on Censorship
"The thinnest justification for not respecting Koch’s choices is that the radical LGBT Democratic Club is pressuring Democrats to remove his name from the Queensboro Bridge, because they claim he mishandled the AIDS crisis. Or, as the club’s questionnaire states slanderously, 'In view of the fact that Ed Koch has been documented to have caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people with AIDS, and was blatantly racist . . .' It’s revisionist history to claim that the national government, much less the mayor of New York, should have known how to handle the epidemic perfectly from the start, particularly when there were no effective medical treatments. And gay activists denounced some of the preventative moves made, such as the closing of bathhouses, as discriminatory." (if anyone is to blame besides themselves, it's Fauci - jjs)
The Times’ Smarmy, Self-Righteous Outing of Ed Koch
"Sanders drew just 361,000 total viewers for her 4 p.m. show, titled Symone, on Saturday. She also managed to attract just 29,000 viewers in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demographic." (Symone, = Sigh, Moan - jjs)
Ex-Biden Aide Symone Sanders’ MSNBC Debut is a Ratings Flop
DEMOCRAT WAR ON OIL, THE ECONOMY, STUPID
"The national gas price average reached a record high Tuesday at $4.374 per gallon for regular gasoline, according to AAA. That reflects a 26 cent increase over the last month."
Gas Price Average Soars to Over $6 in California Counties
"The only question now is how much it will hurt."
Stagflation
President Sponge Brain Soiled Pants: “And I agree with what Chairman Powell said last week, that the number one threat is the strength, a— and that strength that we built is inflation.”
WATCH: Did Biden Admit to Causing Inflation?
Michael Goodwin: "Asked by a reporter after his address whether he accepted any responsibility for the crisis, Biden said no, adding: 'I think our policies help, not hurt.' Saying so doesn’t make it true. Nor was it credible for him to claim, again, that there is rampant price gouging by oil and lumber companies and beef distributors. As usual, his performance was marred by a halting, stumbling delivery as if he were reading his speech for the first time. An even bigger problem is that his argument is no match for the reality Americans see and feel."
Biden Isn't Fooling Anyone — Inflation is His Fault and He Has No Solution to Fix It
“At a time when we’re seeing the unrest around the world, when we’re seeing record inflation, when we see gas hit a new high of $4.37 a gallon, that just highlights the importance of us expressing clearly what the feeling of Congress is.”
GOP Pushes Bill Rebuking Biden’s "All Out Assault on American Energy"
Molly McCaughey: "His policies are driving up the costs of fertilizer, energy and farm-to-store transportation. Add to that overall inflation driven by excessive federal-government spending. The result is sky-high food prices. There’s no relief in sight. You can expect record-breaking food-flation through the rest of 2022, according to Bank of America market analysts."
Here's How Team Biden is Fueling Food Inflation
"A senior Republican Senate aide previously told the DNCF that she is one of the least qualified Fed nominees in history and that her background has no connection to monetary economics. Cook has claimed she is a macroeconomist, though her published work shows no indication of that." (meh, one more boot to the economy's groin after the last 100,000 won't make much diff - jjs)
Senate Narrowly Confirms Biden Fed Nominee Lisa Cook After Reports Of Her Being Unqualified, Embellishing Résumé
Wayne Allyn Root: "Here's how we fight back." (great idea; maybe DeSantis can jump on it - jjs)
"The Great O'Biden Depression" is Here, and It's Planned and Purposeful
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM
"The narrative we're bombarded with on a daily basis is wrong."
The Global Warming Scare Is Most Certainly Overheated
"The onerous hurdles entailed in rejecting the null hypothesis became infra dig among establishment climatologists and other scientists. Hocus pocus prevailed. The alternative hypothesis that industrial emissions of CO2 were on course to cause catastrophic global warming became settled science. Irrefutable science. Geocentrism revisited."
Feeling Panicked? Look Under Your Feet
"Like driving a gas guzzler."
PETA is Mad at Elon Musk for Liking Chocolate Milk
CIVIL WAR 2.0: LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, CAPITOL HILL BLACK WEDNESDAY PROTEST AFTERMATH, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
"For the left, it’s not enough to hamstring a political opponent. The person must be completely destroyed."
The Biden Junta Continues the Democrat War Against Mike Flynn
AMERICA, AND THE WORLD, IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS
"Other dismal economic indicators for the paralyzed city included a 7.5-percent decline in industrial production year-on-year, a 1.8 percent rise in consumer prices (driven by reported increases of over 500 percent in food prices as the lockdown took hold), and retail sales declining by 3.8 percent in March after two months of 3.7 percent growth."
Endless Shanghai Lockdown Is Crushing the Chinese Economy
"Shame at the experience of subjugation can inspire Americans to reclaim their sovereignty."
The Beginning of Courage
“Because those payments enrich the agency and its scientists, each and every royalty payment could be a potential conflict of interest and needs disclosure,” Adam Andrzejewski, founder of OpentheBooks.com and the report’s author, said.
REPORT: NIH, Scientists Received $350 Million in Royalties Over Last Decade
EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT
"This election cycle, conservative school board candidates swept into office statewide, proving that voters want parental rights and family values defended."
Conservatives Who Promise To Stop Leftist Racism Win Texas School Board Seats
". . . the whole concept smacks of a belief that black men cannot compete in an open society, that they are somehow inferior and need special protection and treatment in order to get a college education. The premise is disgusting, and so bigoted as to be mind-boggling."
Today's Blacklisted American: College in Illinois Establishes Black Men-Only Academy -- No Others Need Apply
THE 2020 ELECTION HEIST AND AFTERMATH
Christian Toto: "Dinesh D'Souza's provocative doc reveals even more media hypocrisy."
Here’s Why 2000 Mules is Getting Aggressively Fact Checked
"It's the collectivist faith of the anti-liberty left that Biden won in the most secure election in history, and anything going against it is delving into ‘the Big Lie’ – and that is verboten."
Why Aren't We Allowed to Question the 2020 Election?
SHAMPEACHMENT 1.0, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION
“In the 102 years since my father, then a Ukrainian refugee, came into this country, if there were two things that he drilled into my head, they were … free, open, rational elections [and] respect for the courts,” Kaplan wrote. “The relief that I’m being asked to give today impinges, to some degree, on the public perception of both. And I’m not going to do that.”
Federal Judge Eviscerates Russia Collusion Hoaxer Marc Elias For Aiming To Undermine New York Elections
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY
In the wake of Musk's $44 billion purchase of the social media site, a coalition of far-left groups is urging Twitter's advertisers to boycott the sale, claiming that Musk "intends to steamroll" restrictions on speech and "provide a megaphone to extremists who traffic in disinformation," according to an open letter sent last week to Twitter's advertisers, which reportedly include Disney, Coca-Cola, and Kraft.
These Anti-Semitic Activists Don’t Want Elon Musk To Bring Free Speech to Twitter
Raymond Ibrahim: "Facebook is at it again -- censoring the (Christian) victims of violence and sexual abuse while covering up for their (Muslim) abusers."
Facebook Censors Persecuted Christians
"For a moment, let’s ignore the obvious anti-Semitism, illegalities, and discrimination. Let’s skip over the fact that over 100 people were punished as a group for the questionable actions of one or two people. Instead, we need to look at the reactions and lack of reaction as a result of this overt hate."
Social Justice Warriors Silent After Lufthansa Boots Over 100 Jews From Flight
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY
"Reed previously considered a run for governor, but announced that he would retire in March 2021 after a lobbyist accused him of sexual harassment."
Republican Rep. Tom Reed Resigns After More Than a Decade in Congress
"Warnock subpoenaed his ex-wife Oulèye Ndoye's records from Emory University on April 27, including her grades, transcripts, immunization verification, and any disciplinary files dating back to 2012."
Ex-Wife Accuses "Warlock" Warnock of Harassment After He Subpoenas Her College Transcripts
POLITICS
"The first snag in the road for a Trump-endorsed candidate occurred in Nebraska’s gubernatorial race Tuesday as Charles Herbster, a wealthy agriculture businessman, lost his bid for the GOP’s nomination."
Trump-Backed Candidates 58-1 in Primaries Following Races in Nebraska, West Virginia
"West Virginia’s election was the first of five primaries in which two incumbent U.S. House members will compete against each other. It will be followed by similar contests in Georgia and Michigan and in two Illinois districts."
Trump-Backed Rep. Alex Mooney Wins West Virginia’s GOP Primary
"Overall, the poll showed Biden with only 35 percent approval from the respondents and a 55 percent disapproval, and ten percent who have no opinion. The poll showed Biden with net approval of negative 19."
Poll: Joe Biden’s Job Approval Underwater in 46 States — Including Dark Blue California
“Biden has made just four endorsements since taking office: Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) and Shontel Brown (D-Ohio), as well as former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who lost a bid to regain his old job last fall,” writes Andrew Solender at Axios.
Biden Has Endorsed Fewer Candidates for 2022 Than Major Figures in Both Parties
"Duplicity is fundamental to the Democrats’ entire political operation."
Why The Democrats’ Double Duplicity Will Fail
Robert Spencer: "Ah yes, the good old days when the Republican party was pro-abortion and in favor of big government environmentalist meddling crippling the American economy. When exactly was that? Well, no doubt Pelosi longs for the days when Nelson Rockefeller, John Anderson, and George H. W. Bush gave us a Republican party that was essentially the same as the Democrat party, and that group is still very much with us, as Mitt Romney, Liz Cheney, and Lisa Murkowski remind us at every opportunity."
Malig-Nancy Pelosi Wants a "Strong Republican Party." Really, She Does. There’s Just One Catch.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
"The New Jersey state Supreme Court granted parole to Sundiata Acoli nearly 50 years after the radical Black Liberation Army activist shot and killed New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a traffic stop near New Brunswick. The Court ruled, 3-2, to overrule a parole board decision denying Acoli parole, The New York Times reported."
Former Black Nationalist, Assata Shakur Accomplice Who Killed NJ State Trooper Released on Parole
"Gascón, who is facing a recall attempt, was humiliated by the case and said he would re-evaluate his sentencing policies." (and the Left has no idea and indeed is insulted that Americans' blood is boiling - jjs)
Trans Child Molester Charged With Murder After Gascón Slap On Wrist
SECOND AMENDMENT
"During interaction with his studio audience, Dr. Oz stressed his belief in the importance of the ability to remain 'anonymous' for people who report someone under red flag laws." (Trump must withdraw his endorsement of this fraud. Now - jjs)
Dr. Oz Roasted, Schooled by Gun Hobbyists After Releasing Awkward Shooting Video
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
"There’s deep concern in North Korea and Iran about Putin’s military failures."
One Consequence of the Ukraine War: Nuclear Saber-Rattling
"As is the case with most leftist politicians around the globe, Petro has attempted to distance himself from socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro and the perceived radioactivity the calamities wrought upon Venezuela by his socialist regime inflict upon leftist political movements that once were friendly to the Bolivarian cause."
Colombia’s Presidential Election Places Nation on Brink of Embracing Socialism
"Fully one-third of the participants were under 25 years old. Not only have almost none of them had time to become independent, contributing adults, but their brains aren’t even fully formed yet. But nonetheless, these inexperienced, ignorant deep thinkers are the very people who were prioritized to represent the voice of the people of Europe."
Come Snicker With Me at the "Conference on the Future of Europe"
"Understanding the political shift in France’s economically struggling regions."
The French Realignment
"The ideological refusal to recognize the freedom of speech of 'kafirs' and 'infidels.'”
Turkey: Freedom of Religion Only for Islam
BIDEN AFGHANISTAN BUG-OUT DISASTER
"What are you going to do?"
Reporter Gets Into Shouting Match With Ned "Ryerson" Price Over Biden and Taliban
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
"It appears however that at least one or more passengers are not paying, and were chosen instead for their PR value, including the apparent 'woke' desire of Jeff Bezos to achieve as many ethnic 'firsts' as possible."
Blue Origin Announces Passengers on Next Suborbital New Shepard Flight
"The timing was very fortunate. Only three days later the power being generated by InSight’s dust-covered solar panels dropped too low, and the lander went into safe mode. Though its mission has been extended through the end of this year, the inability of the solar panels to produce energy because of dust has been predicted to shut down operations sooner. While it might be possible to restart science operations, this most recent safe mode situation could very well be that moment."
InSight Detects 5 Magnitude Martian Quake, the Largest Detected So Far
Donovan hardest hit . . .
Have Researchers Found an Undersea Road to the Lost City of Atlantis?
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
"Planned Parenthood has quietly been in the gender transition business since at least 2017. Today, more than a third of its offices — 239 clinics in more than 40 states — provide transgender services. And it’s not stopping there."
Planned Parenthood Profits Big From Getting Kids Hooked on Transgender Hormones Through the School-to-Clinic Pipeline
"Though the New York Times touts its findings, a new study provides further evidence that “gender-affirming” therapy creates or prolongs the very problem it purports to solve."
A Cause, Not a Cure
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
“The age of Republican handouts to Big Business is over. Thanks to special copyright protections from Congress, woke corporations like Disney have earned billions while increasingly pandering to woke activists. It’s time to take away Disney’s special privileges and open up a new era of creativity and innovation,” Hawley told Fox News in a statement.
Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Disney of Special Copyright Protections
"A post is circulating online accusing Shane of sexual misconduct. You could say that he’s been #MeToo’ed. The post includes a screenshot of what is purported to be a post in a public Facebook group accusing the CEO of being a sex pest."
Amber Heard's New PR Guy David Shane Needs His Own PR Guy Because He Just Got #MeToo'ed
"Talk show host forced to take another break."
Stephen Colbert Catches Chinese COVID For Second Time in the Space of 3 Weeks After Thanking Vaccine Efficacy
"Urges them to continue spreading 'emotive' messages." (his brother is an asshole, but I thought more of William; feh - jjs)
Prince William Praises Television Writers For Inserting Climate Change “Programming” Into Shows
HITHER & YON
"Lanier played 14 seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks and averaged 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds for his career. He is third on the Pistons’ career list in both points and rebounds. Detroit drafted Lanier with the No. 1 overall pick in 1970 after he led St. Bonaventure to the Final Four."
NBA Hall of Famer Bob Lanier Dead at Age 73
"A masterpiece in superhero storytelling, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the best MCU film since Endgame."
Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange 2 is an Anti-Woke Masterstroke
"Our survey data suggest that more than half of the American workforce is working from home either all or part of the time."
Remoting
"Hopper represents American dreams–lives lived on the photographic paper, on the celluloid, and in the American desert of desires."
Dennis Hopper’s American Dreams

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6 Mornin' Horde!

Posted by: Hawkpilot at May 11, 2022 07:16 AM (BtPzX)

7 Good morning dear morons and happy birthday dear JJ

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 07:16 AM (EZebt)

8 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 11, 2022 07:17 AM (Vuoqe)

9 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog at May 11, 2022 07:17 AM (viHpT)

10 The President would look deeply unstable if he yanked his endorsements from everyone in a polling slump. But occasional defeats will be good for him: I maintained that things like retaining Bare after the Epstein "suicide" inevitably weakened his campaign, even if Trump enjoyed record setting legitimate totals.

So let Oz lose and Barrett win. If she can pull it out with the MAGA base she deserves to win. Although I suspect she'll get about as far as John James, and for most of the same reasons. The Dems have to go all out to stop that message from winning in their havens.

Posted by: trev006 at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (553sd)

11 Susan Collins is, was and always will be a shithead.

Fuck her.

Free Buffalo Guy!

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (VVb2T)

12 It's been confirmed that Zelensky was told to stop potential negotiations with Putin when Boris Johnson visited.

Billions for money laundering, not a penny for peace talks.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (/BX3R)

13 How does JJ manage to stay so slim despite all the birthday cake he has every day?😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (piSb4)

14 Glad we can pay $40 billion to Ukraine and can't protect our own border.

Posted by: WiNO at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (EpDzw)

15 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip's phone at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (1eBHU)

16 Billions for money laundering, not a penny for peace talks.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (/BX3R)

Raytheon's got no percentage in peace!

Posted by: trev006 at May 11, 2022 07:19 AM (553sd)

17 "Wikipedia, now a highly politicized propaganda outlet, apparently wants Dr. Oz to win the Pennsylvania Republican Senate nomination."

Speaking of Wikipedia...

Paul Joseph Watson
@PrisonPlanet

In a newly released video clip, Biden disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz demands that "trustworthy verified people" like her be given the power to edit other people's tweets, making Twitter more like Wikipedia.

7:07 AM - May 11, 2022 - https://bit.ly/3ysG9RQ

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 11, 2022 07:19 AM (Do5/p)

18 Oz's flip flopping on abortion is an absolute red flag, especially right now.

As some guy once said ... I do not believe that the solution to our problem is simply to elect the right people. The important thing is to establish a political climate of opinion which will make it politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing. Unless it is politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing, the right people will not do the right thing either, or it they try, they will shortly be out of office.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 07:19 AM (zhLdt)

19 One viewer commented, “The fake Hollywood Doctor is trying way too hard.
-

Mr. Baldwin, pick up the white privilege courtesy phone.

Posted by: Biden's Dog at May 11, 2022 07:19 AM (viHpT)

20 SCOTUS leak was a conservative that's why no news, they wouldn't want to cause anyone any trouble

Posted by: Skip's phone at May 11, 2022 07:20 AM (1eBHU)

21 Glad we can pay $40 billion to Ukraine and can't protect our own border.
Posted by: WiNO at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (EpDzw)

Your welcome!

Posted by: Federal Government Layabouts at May 11, 2022 07:21 AM (VVb2T)

22 Another beautiful cool day in Atlanta. Starts out in the 50s and gets into the 70s. Perfect.

Posted by: IanDeal at May 11, 2022 07:21 AM (MGjjz)

23 If you think the Republicans are going to fix this, go ahead then and vote for McConnell, and McCarthy, and Murkowski, and Romney, and Thune, and Oz, and...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 07:21 AM (EZebt)

24 JJ What day is it?

Hump Day baby!

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 11, 2022 07:22 AM (yrol0)

25 Second and more importantly, WTF is that last paragraph, Thomas? "Retaining the seat?" Do you not remember when we had both chambers of Congress and the White House - the Trump White House - from 2017-2019? What Obama- and Clinton-era travesties did the GOP lead the way in rolling back?

Exactly. This is no longer about Republican vs Democrat. 75% of the GOP is GOPe and part of the Deep State. So having a "GOP majority" means nothing.

There needs to be a "MAGA majority". An America-first conservative majority. No more voting for Republicans, only conservatives (MAGA).

Anything less is insanity (doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results).

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 11, 2022 07:22 AM (Do5/p)

26 The Storm Troopers the Demofascist Junta were hoping to unleash don't seem to be out and about...so the leadership starts going after politicians homes in hopes of creating some buzz. Its an Op.

Makes me wonder if the leak came from the Court to the White House, and thence to Politico, and not directly from the Court itself.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:22 AM (HmfFL)

27
Condolences to Krebs on the loss of his mother.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 11, 2022 07:22 AM (/U27+)

28 My comment at 18 should not be seen as endorsement of Oz. While I cannot vote in the PA election as I am neither a resident nor a Democrat, I prefer Barnette. While she may turn out to be a disappointment, I've seen nothing that indicates she's just saying what's needed to get a foot in the door.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 07:23 AM (zhLdt)

29 If you think the Republicans are going to fix this, go ahead then and vote for McConnell, and McCarthy, and Murkowski, and Romney, and Thune, and Oz, and...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 07:21 AM (EZebt)
================
But the judges!

Posted by: Mitch McConnell, your gay friend at May 11, 2022 07:23 AM (HmfFL)

30 22 Another beautiful cool day in Atlanta. Starts out in the 50s and gets into the 70s. Perfect.
Posted by: IanDeal at May 11, 2022 07:21 AM (MGjjz)

Follow by a little B(urning) L(ooting) and M(urder) with a smattering of Wendys burnings.

Posted by: rhennigantx at May 11, 2022 07:23 AM (yrol0)

31 It's interesting how one movie can get so diametrically opposed reviews . This guy thought it was wonderful. The guy from the NYP thought it was the worst sequel of the year.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:23 AM (piSb4)

32 On the Kung Flu front, we were in close contact with a couple of relatives a week back. One, triple shotted (work requirement), caught it and ended up with pneumonia. Other, with one shot, got a mild case and a rash. Us, the unvaxxed, got nothing.

Posted by: WiNO at May 11, 2022 07:24 AM (EpDzw)

33 morning Horde.

JJs early, and on his birfday no less.

well, coffee is ready. off to the content.

and condolences to Krebs.

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:24 AM (p03vF)

34 Thank you, JJ.
Gas hit $4.75 here in Springfield, IL yesterday Fuck Joe Biden.
They're shutting down coal plants and warning of high electricity prices and brownouts this summer Fuck Joe Biden Fuck Sierra Club.
Grocery prices are through the roof Fuck Joe Biden.
Even so, Fuck especially the entire permanent bureaucratic ruling class, without whom, none of this would have ever been remotely possible.

Posted by: Sponge Brain ShitsPants, the Biden Abomination. at May 11, 2022 07:25 AM (jV+aN)

35 In which Billy-boy almost forgot the Obligatory Part but quickly realized and corrected the error of his ways. We need a term for the Tweet equivalent of a Hostage Video. Hostage Tweet?

Bill Gates
@BillGates
I've tested positive for COVID. I'm experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts' advice by isolating until I'm healthy again.

Bill Gates
@BillGates
I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:26 AM (HsAzN)

36 "Us, the unvaxxed, got nothing."

And you'll like it!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:26 AM (3D/fK)

37 Hang on. The Summer of Recovery is coming. Every little thing's gonna be alright.

Posted by: fd at May 11, 2022 07:26 AM (vrz2I)

38 Good one on the proper place of Nature:
https://tinyurl.com/5cebr57b

From Fr. Hunwicke's Mutual Enrichment

Posted by: sal at May 11, 2022 07:27 AM (bJKUl)

39 In a newly released video clip, Biden disinformation czar Nina Jankowicz demands that "trustworthy verified people" like her be given the power to edit other people's tweets, making Twitter more like Wikipedia.

7:07 AM - May 11, 2022 - https://bit.ly/3ysG9RQ
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 11, 2022 07:19 AM (Do5/p)
===============
That someone would even publicly say something so outrageous is an indication of how far off kilter the Junta has taken the anti-free speech narrative.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:27 AM (HmfFL)

40 "I am fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted."

Say it in a 1950s robot voice for full effect.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:27 AM (HsAzN)

41 A re-post from the willowed section.

Stupid question time.

What percentage of the rise in cost of goods can be attributed to the rampant shoplifting and retail theft that the nation is currently experiencing, in no small part due to the refusal of Soros backed DA's to prosecute theft of less than $1,00.00 dollars?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:28 AM (3D/fK)

42 I still gotta' wonder why the rank and file GOP is being so quiet during campaign season. There is still the perception that Republicans will regain control of the House and more and more talk about the Senate too. Yet, the GOP is largely AWOL. They're also by and large Democrats too, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 07:28 AM (BFigT)

43 "What percentage of the rise in cost of goods can be attributed to the rampant shoplifting and retail theft that the nation is currently experiencing"

Aw come on. Everybody knows those companies have insurance.

Posted by: fd at May 11, 2022 07:29 AM (vrz2I)

44 Republicans are scared that they will win and then they will have to come up with new excuses for fecklessness.

Posted by: blaster at May 11, 2022 07:30 AM (9otr5)

45 41 A re-post from the willowed section.

Stupid question time.

What percentage of the rise in cost of goods can be attributed to the rampant shoplifting and retail theft that the nation is currently experiencing, in no small part due to the refusal of Soros backed DA's to prosecute theft of less than $1,00.00 dollars?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:28 AM (3D/fK)

I assume national chains would only raise prices in the blue shit holes where the shoplifting is happening? Or would they use it as an excuse to raise them everywhere?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:30 AM (s2VJv)

46 From the "Dr. Strange 2" link. Interesting...

That "Strange 2" ended up being so original is nothing short of a miracle. Over its six-year production cycle, it saw multiple writers and creators take the helm, with the father of the first film, Scott Derrickson, resigning after being told by Disney his plans for "a no-holds-barred weird, gnarly, scary movie" went against their homogenous MCU formula.

Disney also mandated making Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, the main character. This so angered Derrickson that he is alleged to have yelled at Disney Marvel movie big boss Kevin Feige, "Why don't you just call the movie 'Scarlet Witch' then!"

So how did things go so differently? Because Feige had the guts to hire Raimi, and let him work as Raimi.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 11, 2022 07:30 AM (Do5/p)

47 hiya

Posted by: JT at May 11, 2022 07:32 AM (arJlL)

48 Hey, did y'all know Ukraine is the ch1ld d s3x trafficking capital of Europe, and competes for the title worldwide?

Probably just a coincidence, though.

Let's send them forty billion dollars.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:32 AM (/BX3R)

49 45 41 A re-post from the willowed section.

Stupid question time.

What percentage of the rise in cost of goods can be attributed to the rampant shoplifting and retail theft that the nation is currently experiencing, in no small part due to the refusal of Soros backed DA's to prosecute theft of less than $1,00.00 dollars?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:28 AM (3D/fK)

I assume national chains would only raise prices in the blue shit holes where the shoplifting is happening? Or would they use it as an excuse to raise them everywhere?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:30 AM (s2VJv)

Should only be local to the high theft areas. Unless you're coordinating price increases with other stores in non-blue locations it should lose them money to raise prices by reducing their market share.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at May 11, 2022 07:32 AM (b2nrj)

50 Thanks JJ. Good thing I'm on my fourth cup of coffee. Consuming the Morning report is often akin to trying to get a drink of water from a firehose.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at May 11, 2022 07:32 AM (2+2P7)

51 Disney has their earnings announcement teed up later today, which will be interesting because they presumably will say something about the financial impact of their self-inflicted Florida wounds.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:33 AM (HmfFL)

52 Do you not remember when we had both chambers of Congress and the White House - the Trump White House - from 2017-2019? What Obama- and Clinton-era travesties did the GOP lead the way in rolling back? Hello, McCain's thumb down? What Trump agenda legislation did the GOP ram through non-stop? Virtually everything that caused the economy and our national prestige to surge like never before was done singlehandedly via executive order.

Thank you JJ, this is exactly what I thought when I read that piece.

Posted by: Diesel Jones, Biologist at May 11, 2022 07:34 AM (Vu7A1)

53 Bill Gates
@BillGates
I've tested positive for COVID. I'm experiencing mild symptoms

*

Just like 99% of people before the vaxxine.

Remember, that was literally the entire reason for the mask mandates. You might not know you're sick.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:34 AM (/BX3R)

54 48 Hey, did y'all know Ukraine is the ch1ld d s3x trafficking capital of Europe, and competes for the title worldwide?

***

Also the rent-a-womb capital of the world

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 07:35 AM (kf6Ak)

55 Condolences to Krebs and his sister on the death of their mother. May her soul, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

Posted by: sal at May 11, 2022 07:35 AM (bJKUl)

56 42 I still gotta' wonder why the rank and file GOP is being so quiet during campaign season.

I'm torn on this. Is it better for the Retard Party to shut TF up or to open their pieholes. An argument can be made either way. As David Cole pointed out in his column at Taki's yesterday:

"...in 2012, three GOP dipsticks, Senate candidates Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock and Rep. Joe Walsh, made idiotic statements about abortion. All three lost (Akin and Mourdock losing easily winnable red-state races), and polling at the time showed that abortion was what did them in."

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:35 AM (HsAzN)

57 Biden Isn't Fooling Anyone — Inflation is His Fault and He Has No Solution to Fix It

Step 1: Remove impediments to US energy production. - I don't know what percentage of inflation is just the cost of transportation but it isn't 0.
Step 2: Remove the domestic impediments to the supply chain. - If necessary, enact legislation which forbids California from doing, well, anything and break the longshoreman's union.
Step 3: Return to the Trumpian policies of encouraging onshoring of industry.
Step 4: Close the fucking border.
Step 5: Stop spending money, asshole.

That won't solve the problem completely, and it won't be quick, but it'll improve things significantly.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 07:35 AM (zhLdt)

58 I like Barnette but I'm not ready to jump On that train. There are a lot of Left Wing outlets pushing her. Why?

Posted by: Marcus T at May 11, 2022 07:36 AM (S1S3K)

59 I still gotta' wonder why the rank and file GOP is being so quiet during campaign season. There is still the perception that Republicans will regain control of the House and more and more talk about the Senate too. Yet, the GOP is largely AWOL. They're also by and large Democrats too, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 07:28 AM

If I thought they were smart, I would say Republicans are going by the strategy "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."

But I think your last sentence is the reality. At least 75% of the GOP is GOPe. Meaning they are just Democrats/Deep State.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at May 11, 2022 07:36 AM (Do5/p)

60 58 I like Barnette but I'm not ready to jump On that train. There are a lot of Left Wing outlets pushing her. Why?
Posted by: Marcus T at May 11, 2022 07:36 AM (S1S3K)

I have not seen those. Links?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:36 AM (s2VJv)

61 I'm happy to pay top dollar for every item at the bow far-away Walgreen's becuz weather!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 07:37 AM (EZebt)

62 *now far-away

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 07:37 AM (EZebt)

63 Hey, did y'all know Ukraine is the ch1ld d s3x trafficking capital of Europe, and competes for the title worldwide?

Probably just a coincidence, though.

Let's send them forty billion dollars.
Posted by: Moron Robbie

When this conflagration started, I am convinced the predators already had resources in place to take advantage of the chaos.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at May 11, 2022 07:37 AM (2+2P7)

64 58 I like Barnette but I'm not ready to jump On that train.

Could be Mia Love redux. I'm not buying a ticket on that train just yet.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:38 AM (HsAzN)

65 Good morning everyone. Thank you J.J.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 11, 2022 07:38 AM (vBMpQ)

66 Pennsy voters will decide this, and my only goal is that they don't elect Mitt Romney all over again, but instead elect a Republican.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:39 AM (HmfFL)

67 they are manipulating today's CPI number:

@zerohedge
Tomorrow's CPI report will include a methodology change to new vehicle prices, switching to an alternative series based on JDPower data.

Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at May 11, 2022 07:39 AM (L9Ewk)

68 So I need to choose between a guy who definitely believes in red flag violations of the constitution, and a lady who is being judged by the left as genetically incapable because she's black?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:39 AM (/BX3R)

69 zerohedge
Tomorrow's CPI report will include a methodology change to new vehicle prices, switching to an alternative series based on JDPower data.
*

Yeah, that 40% increase (no joke) in the prices vehicles over the last year needs to be fixed so people don't believe their eyes.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Trump did in 2 years what Biden had promised for 40 at May 11, 2022 07:40 AM (/BX3R)

70 How does JJ manage to stay so slim despite all the birthday cake he has every day?😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (piSb4)

maybe it's all he eats?

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:40 AM (p03vF)

71 I shoot long guns right and handguns left for going on 60 plus years now. No issues.

Posted by: Indignatio Vindacatorem at May 11, 2022 07:41 AM (5IS0U)

72 Does Mutt Rombley ever even set foot in Utah? I figure he has to be another Lizard Cheney, getting most of his dough from the RNC and not even bothering to pretend to represent his state by actually showing up there once in a while.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:41 AM (HsAzN)

73 "Did the United States lead the world in withdrawing from Afghanistan and allowing the Taliban to take control again?" Lee asked.

"I would absolutely reject the premise that the United States allowed the Taliban to take the capital," Price responded.
-------------------------
What a total POS. He wants to rewrite history mere months after the biggest disaster in a long string of Junta foreign policy disasters, one you could easily argue provoked the Ukraine invasion and brings Taiwan's independence into question.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:43 AM (HmfFL)

74 72 Does Mutt Rombley ever even set foot in Utah? I figure he has to be another Lizard Cheney, getting most of his dough from the RNC and not even bothering to pretend to represent his state by actually showing up there once in a while.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:41 AM (HsAzN)

Who was that asshole from Kansas who had an empty apartment in KC with a LaZBoy and a telephone and lived in DC for decades? Pat Roberts?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:43 AM (s2VJv)

75 Barnette works hard. Almost right after "losing" the congress race in 2020, she declared for Senate. She's been stumping around ever since campaigning. I admire the work ethic and never say die attitude.
She has no GOPe backing afaik.
She has no cool viral ads (unlike Klacik), no "darling of the club" status , just dogged determination and the ability to keep talking about the steal and what's Biden's doing wrong.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 07:43 AM (kf6Ak)

76 70 How does JJ manage to stay so slim despite all the birthday cake he has every day?😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (piSb4)

maybe it's all he eats?
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:40 AM (p03vF)

I'd like to say it was Birthday Cake-GIRL . . .

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:44 AM (s2VJv)

77 I'm not sure Barnette can beat Frankenstein in the general. Oz can. So I probably have to vote Oz.

If Philly wasn't in Pa. Barnette would win.

Posted by: redenzo at May 11, 2022 07:45 AM (E7vND)

78

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at May 11, 2022 07:45 AM (bne12)

79 In other news, Governor Larry Hogan, who in an earlier speech declared that the GOP needs go move beyond Trump and those who think like him, has decided to send 5 Million dollars in medical aid to Odessa, the long standing sister city to Baltimore.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (3D/fK)

80 Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Disney of Special Copyright Protections

Failure theater.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (zhLdt)

81 Gas hit $4.75 here in Springfield, IL yesterday Fuck Joe Biden.
They're shutting down coal plants and warning of high electricity prices and brownouts this summer Fuck Joe Biden Fuck Sierra Club.
Grocery prices are through the roof Fuck Joe Biden.
Even so, Fuck especially the entire permanent bureaucratic ruling class, without whom, none of this would have ever been remotely possible.
Posted by: Sponge Brain ShitsPants, the Biden Abomination. at May 11, 2022 07:25 AM (jV+aN)

i think my parents said over the weekend it was 4.15 in Decatur. did it jump that much in 3 days? good lord...

although i saw a 7 cent increase last night from before my hockey game to after it, here in the tidewater...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (p03vF)

82 Ultra MAGA is not the RIGHT fit

Ultra MAGA is the ONLY fit

Ultra MAGA is girthy

do not accept any substitutions

Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 07:47 AM (us2H3)

83 77 I'm not sure Barnette can beat Frankenstein in the general. Oz can. So I probably have to vote Oz.

***

My view is that if Oz doesn't win the primary, then he can't win the general.
So I'll vote Barnette.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 07:47 AM (kf6Ak)

84 In other news, Governor Larry Hogan, who in an earlier speech declared that the GOP needs go move beyond Trump and those who think like him, has decided to send 5 Million dollars in medical aid to Odessa, the long standing sister city to Baltimore.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (3D/fK)
=================
He should send that money to Maryland taxpayers if it is a surplus. Keep to your lane, balloon boy.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:47 AM (HmfFL)

85 How does JJ manage to stay so slim despite all the birthday cake he has every day?😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (piSb4)

maybe it's all he eats?
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:40 AM (p03vF)

I'd like to say it was Birthday Cake-GIRL . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:44 AM (s2VJv)

so would we all....

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 07:48 AM (p03vF)

86 77 I'm not sure Barnette can beat Frankenstein in the general. Oz can. So I probably have to vote Oz.

If Philly wasn't in Pa. Barnette would win.
Posted by: redenzo at May 11, 2022 07:45 AM (E7vND)

VA Voters didn't say that about Sears and Fairfax County...and they won big. Don't settle for the Democrat - try to vote the Republican b/c you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 07:48 AM (exHjb)

87 Trump should switch to Barnette but he most likely wont.
At a bare minimum Trump needs to go radio, tv and internet silent about OZ> IOW damn OZ with no praise.No nothing .
.

Posted by: Voter theater. at May 11, 2022 07:48 AM (FCPbW)

88 Trump won PA, despite Philly cheating, outright in 2016. Why think someone who pushes all Trump's values can't do that again?

Especially when demoralized Dems may not be invested in this year's cheating at the local level...

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 07:49 AM (exHjb)

89 80 Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Strip Disney of Special Copyright Protections

Failure theater.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (zhLdt)

Well, if he and the rest of the GOP did nothing, we'd still bitch at them. The test is what they do when they have the ability to actually pass laws. As I have reminded Tom Lifson near the end of my editorial.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:49 AM (s2VJv)

90 Dont think Barnette will pull Democrats over to her in the general however she may very well discourage them from voting against her--IOW not voting.
Mission accomplished by other means.

Posted by: Voter theater. at May 11, 2022 07:50 AM (FCPbW)

91 How does JJ manage to stay so slim despite all the birthday cake he has every day?😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:18 AM (piSb4)

I'd guess it's his strict regimen of Zumba classes.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 07:51 AM (4I/2K)

92 "Planned Parenthood has quietly been in the gender transition business since at least 2017. Today, more than a third of its offices — 239 clinics in more than 40 states — provide transgender services. And it’s not stopping there."

Which is apparently also a concern for the two large medical system contributors to Kristi Noem in South Dakota, and explains why she is on the warpath trying to get rid of any MAGA state legislators getting in her way.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (HmfFL)

93 I'd like to say it was Birthday Cake-GIRL . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:44 AM (s2VJv)

LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)

94 In a Universe where Florida Man is a thing, I bring you...

Australia Man!!

https://tinyurl.com/yc628thk

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:53 AM (3D/fK)

95 I may be wrong, but I tend to think most people who volunteered for military service- some time ago-as Barnete did and as Winsome Sears did-tend to be more conservative politically.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:55 AM (3EebF)

96 The New Jersey Supreme Court is a political adjunct of the governors office.

Releasing a police-killer is what Murphy must have wanted.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:55 AM (HmfFL)

97 Someone named "S" just got Terminated!!

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 07:56 AM (Vr12I)

98 There was a huge increase in the personal property tax here in Kentucky this year. The tax typically falls on vehicles; cars, trucks, boats, etc. Ours went up by about 30% based on the "value" of our vehicles. There was a LOT of backlash from the public about that. So much so that the state was forced to issue refunds... amounting to less than 1% of the original amount.

Gee, thanks... I guess.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 07:56 AM (BFigT)

99
I think conservative principles 'take' and stick better in POC. I suppose someone here can site a turncoat, but none comes to my mind.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 07:56 AM (dQvv7)

100 Just want to give a shout-out to perfessor squirrel's online compendium of Moron-recommended books from the Sunday Book Threads:

https://www.libib.com/u/perfessorsquirrel/l/1384512

What a terrific idea! I can't wait till it fills in as more recommendations are added. I've already ordered two books from the list!

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:57 AM (HsAzN)

101 In a Universe where Florida Man is a thing, I bring you...
Australia Man!!
https://tinyurl.com/yc628thk
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:53 AM (3D/fK)
===================
Was meth involved? Meth seems to distinguish a lot of Florida Man stories.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:57 AM (HmfFL)

102 With the abortion issue on the front burner Frankenstein will give Barnette trouble in debates.

Pa will not go with an abortion ban. They would go for a 12 week window or something close to that.

I like Barnette alot. I just don't see her winning the general.

Posted by: redenzo at May 11, 2022 07:58 AM (E7vND)

103 Remember the Great Oz was just a huckster behind the curtain.

Posted by: fd at May 11, 2022 07:58 AM (vrz2I)

104 LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)
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29 is too old?

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:59 AM (HmfFL)

105 104 LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)
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29 is too old?
Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 07:59 AM (HmfFL)

"You're only as old as the woman you feel."

- - Groucho Marx

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:59 AM (s2VJv)

106 93 I'd like to say it was Birthday Cake-GIRL . . .
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:44 AM (s2VJv)

LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)

Another AoS meme I am unaware of. Cake Girl apparently is well known here, but got past me.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:00 AM (Vr12I)

107 LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)

This is why i love you Fen. such a pretty way of putting that, that doesn't seem dirty.

when it probably is. lol

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:00 AM (p03vF)

108 "Cake Girl apparently is well known here, but got past me."

She's right up there with Tri-corner Hat Girl (TCHG).

Except that TCHG isn't married to Ryan.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:01 AM (3D/fK)

109 Another AoS meme I am unaware of. Cake Girl apparently is well known here, but got past me.
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:00 AM (Vr12I)

it is VERY worth a trip down memory lane there, Kraken...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:01 AM (p03vF)

110 McCormick will win. Some of us vote Barnette, some vote Oz because of Trump, and the GOPe candidate wins.

Posted by: Eskimo at May 11, 2022 08:01 AM (ZYNmu)

111 I like Barnette but I'm not ready to jump On that train. There are a lot of Left Wing outlets pushing her. Why?
Posted by: Marcus T at May 11, 2022 07:36 AM (S1S3K)

I'm guessing they think she'll be easier to beat but that is worrying. If only we had a media that we could trust about...anything.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:01 AM (zhLdt)

112 to me being MAGA is like being beautiful

can not be too beautiful

Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (us2H3)

113 102 With the abortion issue on the front burner Frankenstein will give Barnette trouble in debates.

Pa will not go with an abortion ban. They would go for a 12 week window or something close to that.

I like Barnette alot. I just don't see her winning the general.
Posted by: redenzo at May 11, 2022 07:58 AM (E7vND)

Barnette answer -
Thanks to the Supreme Court taking the long overdue step in overturning Roe V Wade, PA voters themselves will be able to decide the abortion limits they want. My job in the Senate will be to not get in their way and to let PA decide for PA. While I might prefer a complete ban on abortion, I will always allow the voters and the state to have their say.

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (exHjb)

114 Sturm Toddler and Sponge Brain -- I noticed the sudden spike in gas prices in Springfield IL yesterday but I was able to gas up in Lincoln (30 miles NE) for "only" 4.29 a gallon. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to gas prices around here -- sometimes gas will be 20 cents or more cheaper in Lincoln and other times it will actually be more expensive there.

Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (9WuX0)

115 If planned infanticide is getting money from hormone therapy drugs, that would explain why the democrats are so desperate to push this child abuse.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (5kI0z)

116
I like Barnette alot. I just don't see her winning the general.

Posted by: redenzo at May 11, 2022 07:58 AM

In a red wave year, with a lot of disgruntled Dems sitting on their hands, I like her chances. Especially because Philly *has* to know their returns are gonna go through fine-tooth-comb treatment.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (dQvv7)

117 But you have to wonder about that considering the track record of Trump's highest-level endorsement and possibly a potentially huge blown opportunity.
++++
Two words: Mitt Romney

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (DU+/6)

118 why am i suddenly feeling the need for a nostalgia thread? all the conservative hotties we loved once upon a time...

Cake Girl, Tri-corner hat girl, Wii-fit girl, etc...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (p03vF)

119 Matt Lee has been at it with State Department spokesmen for years and years, going after both parties regardless of who is in power.

You know... like a real reporter.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (B92C0)

120 In other news, Governor Larry Hogan, who in an earlier speech declared that the GOP needs go move beyond Trump and those who think like him, has decided to send 5 Million dollars in medical aid to Odessa, the long standing sister city to Baltimore.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 07:46 AM (3D/fK)

Colonel Bob Hogan > Governor Larry Hogan

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (VVb2T)

121 Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

122 108 "Cake Girl apparently is well known here, but got past me."

She's right up there with Tri-corner Hat Girl (TCHG).

Except that TCHG isn't married to Ryan.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:01 AM (3D/fK)

Ah. " Thinks to self - who is " Ryan???"" Pretends to understand, steps back into back ranks of Horde

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:04 AM (Vr12I)

123 Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

Heh - the Dems don't even care if their candidates are objectionable to their side! coughKAMALAcough

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (HsAzN)

124 LOL. You're too old for her, but hopefully she's keeping Ryan slim and fit through frequent team aerobic exercise.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 07:52 AM (unxa1)

This is why i love you Fen. such a pretty way of putting that, that doesn't seem dirty.

when it probably is. lol
Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:00 AM (p03vF)

Yeah, Fen really classes up the joint. Love her.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (4I/2K)

125 Right now, Oz is a dog and Kathy Barnette has the potential to be a champ. The Pennsy primary is just six days away. Tick tock.
++++
Back off, brother. Stay in your lane.

Posted by: Sean Hannitu at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (DU+/6)

126 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (Zz0t1)

127
I seem to remember a 'Pizza Girl' but can't find her pic.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (dQvv7)

128 121 Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

Amen. Let's stop listening to "our consultants" who gave us the stupid rule of pick the RINO, so we can have the "not as bad" RINO Dem in the seat...

The consultants were wrong about the chances of all 3 state R candidates last year in VA...and had been wrong for the decade prior as the party here broke apart. Those 3 single-handedly put the state party back together after winning.

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (exHjb)

129 Boker Tov patriots

On leave for the first time in 2 years

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (Irn0L)

130 You vote for Dems, you hate America, freedom, babies and yourself.

GFY. Leave. Go to an already destroyed, unlivable shithole.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (Zz0t1)

131 Well, if he and the rest of the GOP did nothing, we'd still bitch at them. The test is what they do when they have the ability to actually pass laws. As I have reminded Tom Lifson near the end of my editorial.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:49 AM (s2VJv)
===
Show They Can Govern (tm)

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (EZebt)

132 There was a sudden spike in gas and especially diesel here in the Bluegrass that started on Monday. Diesel is up around $5.25/gal. I had to get a can full for my Kubota tractor... 5 gallons. Poor person who was at the pump before me had a $122 fill up.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (BFigT)

133 Haggis Girl never really took off.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (HsAzN)

134 128 121 Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

Amen. Let's stop listening to "our consultants" who gave us the stupid rule of pick the RINO, so we can have the "not as bad" RINO Dem in the seat...

The consultants were wrong about the chances of all 3 state R candidates last year in VA...and had been wrong for the decade prior as the party here broke apart. Those 3 single-handedly put the state party back together after winning.
Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:05 AM (exHjb)

A choice, not an echo.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (b2nrj)

135 "Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side."

Our side labors under the requirement to convince actual individual qualified voters to cast an individual ballot for our candidate.

The Left doesn't.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:07 AM (3D/fK)

136 What do the Kentucky Derby winner and Resident Brandon have in common?

https://twitter.com/21FrankS/status/1523218477699387392

Posted by: Biden's Dog at May 11, 2022 08:07 AM (viHpT)

137 Ah. " Thinks to self - who is " Ryan???"" Pretends to understand, steps back into back ranks of Horde
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:04 AM (Vr12I)
++++
Cake Girl is a woman who baked an elaborate cake for her boyfriend - named Ryan - to celebrate the launch of "Diablo III" - a video game about which he was apparently enthusiastic. She's cute and she bakes and she's down with her man's hobbies. Hard to beat, and thus she rose to blog (and briefly, wider internet) fame in something of a proto-meme. Here is the picture:
https://bit.ly/3w2qzL6

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (DU+/6)

138 The 'ette Pudding Girls will live on in the Pantheon of Great AoSHQ Moments.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (4I/2K)

139 The Captain is in da house!!

Everybody look busy!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (3D/fK)

140 There was a sudden spike in gas and especially diesel here in the Bluegrass that started on Monday. Diesel is up around $5.25/gal. I had to get a can full for my Kubota tractor... 5 gallons. Poor person who was at the pump before me had a $122 fill up.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (BFigT)
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Imagine indie truckers....must take a thousand bucks or so to fill up an 18 wheeler.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (B92C0)

141 There was a trampoline Girl tha was around here say 12 or 14 years ago.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (Vr12I)

142 121 Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

That was exactly their calculus in selecting Joey Bidet.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:09 AM (s2VJv)

143 Sturm Toddler and Sponge Brain -- I noticed the sudden spike in gas prices in Springfield IL yesterday but I was able to gas up in Lincoln (30 miles NE) for "only" 4.29 a gallon. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to gas prices around here -- sometimes gas will be 20 cents or more cheaper in Lincoln and other times it will actually be more expensive there.
Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2022 08:02 AM (9WuX0)

I see that out here. Chesapeake is routinely 30 cents more than franklin. i'm not sure if it's taxes or not, because every couple weeks they line up. it's like the price drops and chesapeake evens out, then it goes up and chesapeake is higher than franklin, then they eventually match up as it rises. then someone drops down again. no rhyme or reason to it.

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:09 AM (p03vF)

144 Another righteous rant, JJ -- couldn't have said it better myself.

[Still pissed that Trump didn't immediately pardon Gen. Flynn, the J6 protesters, and on and on ... but will crawl over broken glass to try and help him defeat the ever-increasing margin of fraud in '24. If that miracle occurs, I will still implore him to go Full Pinochet ... it's the only way to be sure.]

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:10 AM (93Arc)

145 Imagine indie truckers....must take a thousand bucks or so to fill up an 18 wheeler.
Posted by: Huck Follywood
___

A thousand now would be a luxury.

Don't worry.
We're about to feel the ramifications.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:10 AM (lQECi)

146 GFY. Leave. Go to an already destroyed, unlivable shithole.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:06 AM (Zz0t1)

Take him to Detroit!

Posted by: Dr.Klahn at May 11, 2022 08:11 AM (VVb2T)

147 142 121 Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 11, 2022 08:03 AM (Spr0s)

That was exactly their calculus in selecting Joey Bidet.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:09 AM (s2VJv)

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In fact, it's just the opposite -- especially when rigged: who is the MOST objectionable to the other side.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:11 AM (93Arc)

148 135 "Democrats never select their candidates by asking which is the least objectionable to the other side."

Our side labors under the requirement to convince actual individual qualified voters to cast an individual ballot for our candidate.

The Left doesn't.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:07 AM (3D/fK)

PA has more rural than VA - VA's 3 won by pulling in percentages from those rural voters never seen before in state elections - you can't tell me PA can't do the same with the "right" person...and that a candidate can't hire legal just to police Philly into moderate cheating vs spectacular cheating.

This race is for 6 years - it matters...

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:11 AM (exHjb)

149 Gas jumped 30 cents overnight from Monday to Tuesday in Daytona Beach, FL. $3.99 to $4.29 for Regular.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:11 AM (4I/2K)

150 Here is the picture:
https://bit.ly/3w2qzL6
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (DU+/6)

You're a great American.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (Zz0t1)

151 137
Cake Girl is a woman who baked an elaborate cake for her boyfriend - named Ryan - to celebrate the launch of "Diablo III" - a video game about which he was apparently enthusiastic. She's cute and she bakes and she's down with her man's hobbies. Hard to beat, and thus she rose to blog (and briefly, wider internet) fame in something of a proto-meme. Here is the picture:
https://bit.ly/3w2qzL6
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (DU+/6)

Aaaah. Thanks, Joe!! She is a cutie. Big, cupcakes.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (Vr12I)

152 Well, if he and the rest of the GOP did nothing, we'd still bitch at them. The test is what they do when they have the ability to actually pass laws. As I have reminded Tom Lifson near the end of my editorial.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 07:49 AM (s2VJv)

You make a fair point.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (zhLdt)

153 The 'ette Pudding Girls will live on in the Pantheon of Great AoSHQ Moments.
Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:08 AM (4I/2K)

oh yes. always topping the list is our own lovely 'ettes. and those pudding cups... man, what a glorious week.

we need to cause that to happen again.

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (p03vF)

154 I asked this yesterday and didn't get an answer.

Does PA have a primary runoff if no one gets 50% + 1 or is it a one-shot deal?

Posted by: Oddbob, SuperMaxiMAGA with Wings at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (nfrXX)

155 " The 'ette Pudding Girls will live on in the Pantheon of Great AoSHQ Moments. "

Lefty, and Scamp!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:13 AM (3D/fK)

156 I'm right handed but left eye dominant, so I shoot a pistol with my right hand and a rifle or shotgun off my left shoulder and I've never had a problem. I do have a preference for lever actions over bolt actions.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos (meh, it's a living) at May 11, 2022 08:13 AM (3DZIZ)

157 I think Trump didn't even know of Barnette three months ago like most of us. I absolutely love her and am confident Trump would prefer her over Oz(who still won't go on Gorka's show).

Posted by: Danimal28 at May 11, 2022 08:13 AM (klw0w)

158 Dont think Barnette will pull Democrats over to her in the general however she may very well discourage them from voting against her--IOW not voting.
Mission accomplished by other means.
Posted by: Voter theater. at May 11, 2022 07:50 AM (FCPbW)

Philly will get 120% turnout in every district anyway. Don't count actual ballots, though, or did they do away with those?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:13 AM (zhLdt)

159 Observing the driving behaviors of many owners of larger, luxurious SUVs and most pickup trucks in our weekend Houston to Daytona to Houston driving trip, the gas price spikes do not seem to affect them.

Speed limits are still for chumps like me.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:15 AM (4I/2K)

160 Philly will get 120% turnout in every district anyway. Don't count actual ballots, though, or did they do away with those?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:13 AM (zhLdt)
++++
That kind of fraud is harder to pull off during a midterm. They'll give it their all, though.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (DU+/6)

161 154 I asked this yesterday and didn't get an answer.

Does PA have a primary runoff if no one gets 50% + 1 or is it a one-shot deal?
Posted by: Oddbob, SuperMaxiMAGA with Wings at May 11, 2022 08:12 AM (nfrXX)

Pretty sure that like OH, PA is a one shot deal...winner wins...

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (exHjb)

162 MSM is fixated on Trump's endorsements

don't remember them covering Obama's failure in the endorsement game

like when he came up here and campaigned for Martha Coakley, who lost to Scott Brown

when you can't drag a dim's ass across the finish line in MA, that is the textbook definition of "lame"

Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (us2H3)

163 "Planned Parenthood has quietly been in the gender transition business since at least 2017. Today, more than a third of its offices — 239 clinics in more than 40 states — provide transgender services. And it’s not stopping there."

I suspect this is what they are counting on to replace the profit they are/were making from surgical abortions. Abortions have actually been on the decline since the 1990s and a lot of clinics in small/medium sized cities have closed, NOT because of strict "red state" laws but due to lack of customers. Meanwhile more and more women are turning to "morning after" pills or other abortion pills. The "traditional" free-standing surgical abortion clinic may be going the way of the shopping mall, video rental store, pay telephone booth, and other relics of the late 20th century. In fact I wonder if the aggressive push for no limits on abortion, and maybe even the transgenderism fad, is not ultimately an attempt to bail out PP because it's "too big to fail".

Posted by: Secret Square at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (9WuX0)

164 Probably already beaten to death, but shit, all the CiC had to do was google Dr Oz + anything and he'd get the scoop. The guy has been in the spotlight for decades.

The whole Oz thing seems like a favor or an attempt to gain favor.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (9qSw/)

165 136 What do the Kentucky Derby winner and Resident Brandon have in common?

https://twitter.com/21FrankS/status/1523218477699387392

Posted by: Biden's Dog at May 11, 2022 08:07 AM (viHpT)

--------

LOL

BREAKING: Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike turns down a meeting with @JoeBiden. Asked why, they said "If I wanted to see a horse's ass, I would've came in second."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:17 AM (93Arc)

166 I may be wrong, but I tend to think most people who volunteered for military service- some time ago-as Barnete did and as Winsome Sears did-tend to be more conservative politically.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

*

At the risk of catching hell for saying it, I suspect there's a bunch of free sh*t army types signing up for the college and nothing else.

And remember the West Point graduate with the "communism will win" sign?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:18 AM (6v7UU)

167 I believe it's necessary for the besieged Supreme Court justices to emerge into the public and address the nation.

These are extraordinary times and demand extraordinary actions on behalf of our country. This call to action applies to all Americans in all walks of life. The threats to our nation are too profound, and the absence of necessary courage from those who occupy positions of political leadership too glaring and crippling, for any of us to remain quiet or maintain an easy decorum of traditional silence. Thomas, Alito, et al are above all else American citizens, and in these dire times have a higher duty to their country than to protocol.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:18 AM (H8QX8)

168 It's getting to be Mad Max face colander time out there on the interstates. The Bronze were noticeable by their absence.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:19 AM (4I/2K)

169 167 I believe it's necessary for the besieged Supreme Court justices to emerge into the public and address the nation.

they should do a music vid

I'm thinking set to Aqualung

Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 08:20 AM (us2H3)

170 Planned Parenthood Profits Big From Getting Kids Hooked on Transgender Hormones Through the School-to-Clinic Pipeline

--

They'll go where the $$ is. The more twisted, the better. Perhaps they should create Planned Genderhood as a spin-off, where youngsters can select what gender they want to be.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 11, 2022 08:20 AM (sVtYq)

171 Ah. " Thinks to self - who is " Ryan???"" Pretends to understand, steps back into back ranks of Horde
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:04 AM (Vr12I)

While I don't have a link to the photo, cake-girl is a busty brunette who came to "fame" here when she presented her boyfriend, Ryan, with a cake celebrating the release of Diablo3. They subsequently married.

And now you know some of the rest of the story.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:20 AM (zhLdt)

172 Election Wizard
@ElectionWiz

I'm waiting for the coming fake news story: "Why Feeding Your Baby Less Is Actually Good For Them"

Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:21 AM (NpAcC)

173 166
At the risk of catching hell for saying it, I suspect there's a bunch of free sh*t army types signing up for the college and nothing else.

And remember the West Point graduate with the "communism will win" sign?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:18 AM (6v7UU)

I would put it slightly different, as the military has been pushed as a jobs program for quite some time now.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:21 AM (Vr12I)

174 BREAKING: Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike turns down a meeting with @JoeBiden. Asked why, they said "If I wanted to see a horse's ass, I would've came in second."
Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:17 AM (93Arc)

He saw plenty on his epic rip through the field in the last turn and front stretch.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:21 AM (Zz0t1)

175 I'd respect someone a whole lot more if they'd say "you know, I don't have any interest in guns or shooting them. I didn't grow up with them and they've never held any appeal to me. It's the same as playing hockey or polo. I'm not going to pretend to do it just to get a photograph. What I will do is tell you that I promise to never, ever compromise on the 2nd Amendment, and I will work my hardest to restore what has been taken away by unelected bureaucrats outside
of legislation. But I'm not going to hold or shoot a gun, or hockey stick, or polo mallet. Thanks."

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:22 AM (6v7UU)

176 172 Election Wizard
@ElectionWiz

I'm waiting for the coming fake news story: "Why Feeding Your Baby Less Is Actually Good For Them"

Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:21 AM (NpAcC)

David French is furiously pounding his keyboard, dontchaknow.

Yes, the Bull is furiously pounding his wife too.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:22 AM (9qSw/)

177 I believe it's necessary for the besieged Supreme Court justices to emerge into the public and address the nation.

These are extraordinary times and demand extraordinary actions on behalf of our country. ...
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:18 AM (H8QX

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An interesting idea but I suspect it runs afoul of "judicial temperament"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 08:22 AM (EZebt)

178 Just want to give a shout-out to perfessor squirrel's online compendium of Moron-recommended books from the Sunday Book Threads:

https://www.libib.com/u/perfessorsquirrel/l/1384512

What a terrific idea! I can't wait till it fills in as more recommendations are added. I've already ordered two books from the list!
Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:57 AM (HsAzN)
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Thank you! That's very kind of you!

There are well over 100 recommendations from Morons on that list, and I collect more every week, both from the Sunday Morning Book Thread and emails...It's just going to keep growing!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 11, 2022 08:23 AM (YIVH2)

179 164 Probably already beaten to death, but shit, all the CiC had to do was google Dr Oz + anything and he'd get the scoop. The guy has been in the spotlight for decades.

The whole Oz thing seems like a favor or an attempt to gain favor.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (9qSw/))

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As other Morons have pointed out, Trump is loyal to a fault -- and this smacks of loyalty to a celebrity friend.

[Growing up in Vegas and having personally come into contact with several in the mafia (once unwittingly shook the hand of Carlos Marcello, the Godfather of New Orleans who likely ordered the hit on JFK), THAT kind of loyalty was considered their supreme virtue ... but to me was a vice.]

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:23 AM (93Arc)

180 167 I believe it's necessary for the besieged Supreme Court justices to emerge into the public and address the nation.

they should do a music vid

I'm thinking set to Aqualung
Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 08:20 AM (us2H3)

Like the '86 Super Bowl Champ Chicago Bears!
https://youtu.be/8O6GCHz7lMA

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (4I/2K)

181 I would put it slightly different, as the military has been pushed as a jobs program for quite some time now.
Posted by: kraken
__

This is true.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (lQECi)

182 Whelp, I just heard Lindsay Graham on the radio, and the Republicans are going to help Biden declare Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" so we can be on permanent war footing against them in perpetuity, and the US government can pass appropriate laws against its population with the power.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (6v7UU)

183 167 I believe it's necessary for the besieged Supreme Court justices to emerge into the public and address the nation.
they should do a music vid
I'm thinking set to Aqualung
Posted by: REDACTED at May 11, 2022 08:20 AM (us2H3)

They should abolish themselves.

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (VVb2T)

184 An interesting idea but I suspect it runs afoul of "judicial temperament"
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 11, 2022 08:22 AM (EZebt)

Brings up a good point. They've all been political for ever. They just get to hide it and act above it.

Roberts exposed the blatantly political positioning of the court for all to see.

Judicial temperament is just hiding behind a closed door while you screw over one party.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (9qSw/)

185 I'd respect someone a whole lot more if they'd say "you know, I don't have any interest in guns or shooting them. I didn't grow up with them and they've never held any appeal to me. It's the same as playing hockey or polo. I'm not going to pretend to do it just to get a photograph. What I will do is tell you that I promise to never, ever compromise on the 2nd Amendment, and I will work my hardest to restore what has been taken away by unelected bureaucrats outside
of legislation. But I'm not going to hold or shoot a gun, or hockey stick, or polo mallet. Thanks."
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:22 AM (6v7UU)
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Bingo. Authenticity. If you're not a gun owner, okay. If you don't shoot, okay. If you're going to wield the law to defend those rights regardless of your direct ownership of arms or use of them, then cool. Tell me that.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (DU+/6)

186 "An interesting idea but I suspect it runs afoul of "judicial temperament"

During these trying times that test men's souls, a tiny touch of Judge Dredd temperament helps to unburden the soul.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:24 AM (3D/fK)

187 I'm right handed but left eye dominant, so I shoot a pistol with my right hand and a rifle or shotgun off my left shoulder and I've never had a problem.

Yeah, my son and a good friend of mine are the same. That's not a strong argument against the Oz video. Neither is the thumb thing since it's his left thumb. Waving it in the air isn't helping support the gun but it's not a safety problem. I'm 99.44% certain the whole video is a snow job but those two things don't prove it.

Posted by: Oddbob, SuperMaxiMAGA with Wings at May 11, 2022 08:25 AM (nfrXX)

188 Observing the driving behaviors of many owners of larger, luxurious SUVs and most pickup trucks in our weekend Houston to Daytona to Houston driving trip, the gas price spikes do not seem to affect them.
Posted by: Count de Monet

Did you notice many fewer Class A RVs on the road? I seemed to on our trip back and forth from OH to Dallas.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 11, 2022 08:25 AM (vBMpQ)

189 Here in Arkansas, the Republican primary is going hot and heavy. Just about every candidate has pictures of him or her handling a firearm, and evidently knowing how to use it.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (lz5hY)

190 That kind of fraud is harder to pull off during a midterm.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:16 AM (DU+/6)

Why?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (zhLdt)

191
Growing up in Vegas and having personally come into contact with several in the mafia (once unwittingly shook the hand of Carlos Marcello, the Godfather of New Orleans who likely ordered the hit on JFK), THAT kind of loyalty was considered their supreme virtue ... but to me was a vice.]
Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:23 AM (93Arc

Uh....

You're not in the mafia are you?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (9qSw/)

192 Washington Times:

"Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."

https://tinyurl.com/nn3w6t6v

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (6v7UU)

193 172 Election Wizard
@ElectionWiz

I'm waiting for the coming fake news story: "Why Feeding Your Baby Less Is Actually Good For Them"

Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:21 AM (NpAcC)

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The Conservative Case for Mass Starvation.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:27 AM (93Arc)

194 "Trump has got to swallow his pride"

Will never happen and it portends disaster.

Posted by: Valiant at May 11, 2022 08:27 AM (cy2xC)

195 Ok. What terrorism has Russia sponsored here in the US of A?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:27 AM (9qSw/)

196 In the wake of Musk's $44 billion purchase of the social media site, a coalition of far-left groups is urging Twitter's advertisers to boycott the sale, claiming that Musk "intends to steamroll" restrictions on speech...

--

Just reading that is hilarious. Steamrolling restrictions on free speech. That's what they're selling. To call it ludicrous is quite an understatement. It's "steamrolling" their censorship. And we're supposed to believe it's a bad thing.

You have to give them an A for effort though, in the non-stop flinging of "extremist" and "disinformation" harming "women and people of color." It's all over the place now, and coming from every leftist piehole with a platform.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 11, 2022 08:28 AM (sVtYq)

197 TRUMP'S PRIDE SIMULTANEOUSLY BROKE WATER LINES IN TOILETS IN POLLING CENTERS ACROSS MULTIPLE TIME ZONES!!!

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:28 AM (6v7UU)

198 "Ok. What terrorism has Russia sponsored here in the US of A?
"

There are rumors that Tanya Harding was a Russian Op.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:28 AM (3D/fK)

199 >>"Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."

Idiots.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (ZLI7S)

200 I assume national chains would only raise prices in the blue shit holes where the shoplifting is happening? Or would they use it as an excuse to raise them everywhere?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton

It's more effective to close stores that are running negative income. See Walgreens in SF as an example.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (ucPEp)

201 195 What terrorism has Russia released in the USA? The junta is terrified they'll win and release the evidence they find in Ukraine.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (lz5hY)

202 Hogan has decided to send 5 Million dollars in medical aid to Odessa, the long standing sister city to Baltimore.

B-more is currently a more war ravaged city than Odessa.
Must be nice to have all that extra money just lying around to send elsewhere

Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (BqBIh)

203 Ok. What terrorism has Russia sponsored here in the US of A?
*

Russia is putting a kink on money laundering in Ukraine, and possibly threatening leadership itself. Done and done.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (6v7UU)

204 "Idiots."

Take my Senator.

Please

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (3D/fK)

205 195 Ok. What terrorism has Russia sponsored here in the US of A?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:27 AM (9qSw/)

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They're behind a lot of cyber attacks on US properties. Have been for years.

I'm not opposed to this move.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (LvTSG)

206 I haven't watched the video so I don't know how bad Oz looked. I just saw in the comments that jj posted someone mentioned the left hand/right hand thing like it meant something.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos (meh, it's a living) at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (3DZIZ)

207 193
The Conservative Case for Mass Starvation.
Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:27 AM (93Arc)

"Holodomar my beer . . . "

- - David French

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (s2VJv)

208 Stay away from the Wizard of Oz

Posted by: Skip's phone at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (UawT8)

209 (looks to see if Russia has bioweapons labs in Mexico or Canada)

Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (6v7UU)

210 206 I haven't watched the video so I don't know how bad Oz looked. I just saw in the comments that jj posted someone mentioned the left hand/right hand thing like it meant something.
Posted by: the guy that moves pianos (meh, it's a living) at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (3DZIZ)

The video is embedded in that link.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (s2VJv)

211 The United States has spent decades and trillions fucking with foreign governments across the globe. We fund uprisings, we use the five eyes to overthrow leaders who won't play ball and we fund 'accidents' for specific people.

Maybe Lindsey should STFU.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:31 AM (9qSw/)

212 Lindsay Graham is as worthless as worthless can be.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 11, 2022 08:31 AM (sVtYq)

213 They're behind a lot of cyber attacks on US properties. Have been for years.

I'm not opposed to this move.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (LvTSG)

And we don't do this too?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (9qSw/)

214 >>> "Why Feeding Your Baby Less Is Actually Good For Them"

I wrote a somewhat related version of that back in the day.

Posted by: Thomas Swift at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (BqBIh)

215 Why?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (zhLdt)
++++
Turnout is lower. Enthusiasm is lower. There's less vote to steal, which means you need to steal proportionally more of that, which increases the scale of what you have to do. Add in the absence (probably - time will tell) of the special 2020 election rules that enabled heretofore unseen scale of election fraud, and the problem is much harder to solve. It is by no means impossible and the machinery in SEPA will certainly pull out all the stops because this will be an important race regardless of who wins the primary.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (DU+/6)

216 213 They're behind a lot of cyber attacks on US properties. Have been for years.

I'm not opposed to this move.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (LvTSG)

And we don't do this too?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (9qSw/)

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I mean...yeah. Does that mean we can't label Russia correctly?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (LvTSG)

217 Uh....

You're not in the mafia are you?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:26 AM (9qSw/)

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LOL. No, first girlfriend's father was (it didn't take long to figured out he wasn't "just a businessman") as were some of my schoolmates of the Italian persuasion who's fathers mostly worked in the casino gaming industry "in management."

I always thought it interesting that the first three women I fell in love with as a young man were of Italian descent (I'm half-Celtic & half Balkan).

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (93Arc)

218 BOOM!

CPI comes out and Futures fall about 300 points in mere seconds.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (VhE0u)

219 "B-more is currently a more war ravaged city than Odessa.
Must be nice to have all that extra money just lying around to send elsewhere"

I wonder what would happen if Mogadishu were to send a financial aid package to Baltimore?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (3D/fK)

220 Worse than economists predicted. Consumer index now at 8.3%

Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (NpAcC)

221 I am right hand and left eye dominant. My grandfather said that the military would change my shooting style. When I shoot pool this is a handicap. I pointed out in the tech thread that Nu Omicron, my designation for he who must not be named, has won another election. In addition to being president of the USA, he is now also president of the Philippines. I had no idea they were having an election there until a friend from the islands told me. She said their Viceroy promised to lower inflation. I think he also promised to personally grant everyone three wishes. Have a good day.

Posted by: David Prince at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (WUxVt)

222
Shouldn't that be 'Decorated Vietnam Veteran and Senator Richard Blumenthal'?

Posted by: Karen K Karen at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (dQvv7)

223 The fact that Wikipedia deleted Barnette's bio is wonderful publicity for her - in terms of PR, she's now going to get the benefit of what we could call a reverse Streisand Effect. Wikipedia is trying to make sure no one can find out about her; but because of what they just did, they have elevated her stature immensely. Everyone now knows that The Establishment sees her as a serious enemy.

I hope, hope, hope she can pull it off; in a close race, a late surge can be just the thing to put a long shot candidate over the top. (Think Kentucky Derby)

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (r46W7)

224
B-more is currently a more war ravaged city than Odessa.
Must be nice to have all that extra money just lying around to send elsewhere
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (BqBIh)

It's ALL money laundering. Biden owed the Ukraine admin payback for it's shielding of Hunter. Putin graciously attacked them as an excuse to send billions and billions to keep the spigots wide open.

This is fact.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (Zz0t1)

225 220 Worse than economists predicted. Consumer index now at 8.3%
Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (NpAcC)

=======

This is because Congress didn't pass BBB. It also would have been worse if Congress had passed BBB (Biden takes credit for lowered deficit spending).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (LvTSG)

226 Inflation still roaring along. Way to go joe

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (Irn0L)

227 LOL. No, first girlfriend's father was (it didn't take long to figured out he wasn't "just a businessman") as were some of my schoolmates of the Italian persuasion who's fathers mostly worked in the casino gaming industry "in management."

I always thought it interesting that the first three women I fell in love with as a young man were of Italian descent (I'm half-Celtic & half Balkan).
Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (93Arc

Lol. Just messing with ya. I can her saying my Dad is manager of Cola dispensing and linens at The Mirage.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (9qSw/)

228 222
Shouldn't that be 'Decorated Vietnam Veteran and Senator Richard Blumenthal'?

Posted by: Karen K Karen at May 11, 2022 08:33 AM (dQvv7)

Decorated, like IKEA-decorated.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (s2VJv)

229 Did you notice many fewer Class A RVs on the road? I seemed to on our trip back and forth from OH to Dallas.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 11, 2022 08:25 AM (vBMpQ)

Didn't notice any fewer, or that they were driving for max fuel economy. All were singles though, no migrating caravans of motorhomes or trailers. I'd say most of the motorhomes were of the jumbo super luxe variety. The Buc-ee's in Loxley, AL had a goodly number of them.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (4I/2K)

230 Inflation numbers out; rule of thum, add 10 points to the stated number to get the actual number. Reported, 8.3%, which means we're running at a rate of about 18% inflation right now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (r46W7)

231 > "Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."
_______________

Blumenthal and Graham might turn up dead sooner rather than later. Poke the bear, get Polonium in your gin fizz. I'm calmly ok with this.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (BFigT)

232 One of the most damaging aspects of the Russia collusion hoax was that it made it impossible for Trump to work with Putin to try and dial back hostilities and move Russia closer to the west. Instead it further isolated them and made them an enemy in the eyes of many who fell for the hoax not just here in the US but around the world.

Russia did not hack the DNC nor did sway the 2016 election in any way. Going all in to support the corrupt dump Ukraine further inflamed tensions and moronic moves like declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism will insure another cold war at best.

Terrific idea.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (ZLI7S)

233 The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (9qSw/)

234 208 Stay away from the Wizard of Oz

Posted by: Skip's phone at May 11, 2022 08:30 AM (UawT

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"Pay no attention to that Turk behind the curtain."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 08:36 AM (93Arc)

235 Anybody remember Clarence Thomas's righteous outrage over the "lynch mob" of democrat senators back during his hearings? We need some of that right now, this time over the leftist mobs threatening the fundaments of our civilization.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:36 AM (H8QX8)

236 Lest anyone forget, Oprah was luring ladies onto the Harvey Weinstein casting couch.......

https://is.gd/GokpCm

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

237 It wasn't that long ago when someone with Oz's profile would be running as a "moderate Democrat". It just shows how far we've come that he is now Mr Ultra MAGA according to the FNM.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (ESjRY)

238 I can't wait till Brandon steps up and announces another increase in SNAP/EBT payment amounts , due to rising inflation.

Like the one that was done several months ago.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (3D/fK)

239 The WH will be out today talking about needing to spend another few trillion to fight back inflation.

All on purpose.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (9qSw/)

240 Math Warning

$40billion for Ukraine government officials and their pensions, divided by 300 million US adults, equals how much per US adult the US politicians are sending their fellow crooks in Ukraine?

Posted by: davidt at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (sReZj)

241 Inflation still roaring along. Way to go joe
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (Irn0L)

It's not his fault, you silly rube. It's Putin and the Republican's fault.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)

242 230 Inflation numbers out; rule of thum, add 10 points to the stated number to get the actual number. Reported, 8.3%, which means we're running at a rate of about 18% inflation right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 08:34 AM (r46W7)

My rule of thumb is to double it for the actual rate, but yours probably works for now, too...

Posted by: Nova local at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (exHjb)

243 Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:00

Thanks, Sturm Toddler. I love you too.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (/20hv)

244 The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

**

I'm trying to avoid the big picture but pick up Roku, Zoom, and other tech stocks while they're Bidened.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (9UP7H)

245 "Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."

Bipartisanship works when there's a foreign war involved.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (H8QX8)

246
The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM

In other news the Social Security Administration will shortly add another year of solvency because of 'fewer people signing up'.

Posted by: Karen K Karen at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (dQvv7)

247 $40billion for Ukraine government officials and their pensions, divided by 300 million US adults, equals how much per US adult the US politicians are sending their fellow crooks in Ukraine?
Posted by: davidt at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (sReZj

Let's see...carry the two...

Six?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (9qSw/)

248 The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (9qSw/)

I looked at mine the other day.

*sigh*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

249 Looking the leaker. Ya think?

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 08:39 AM (S1hrL)

250 The WH will be out today talking about needing to spend another few trillion to fight back inflation.

All on purpose.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (9qSw/)

Like a household taking out another line of credit to fight back on their debt problem. Insanity.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:39 AM (4I/2K)

251 Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism

Err...how? Terrorism != fighting a war

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:39 AM (ESjRY)

252 B-more is currently a more war ravaged city than Odessa.
Must be nice to have all that extra money just lying around to send elsewhere
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (BqBIh)

***

There were only 10 people shot yesterday

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (flINI)

253 Oh yeah, have FBN on and the boards are bleeding. Somebody form a blue ribbon commission to make it stop.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (lz5hY)

254 My prediction is that by the end of the summer we'll have spent more money on the Ukraine war then we did the WoT.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (ESjRY)

255 In interesting international nooz, the Philippines just had a presidential election and the winner is Ferdinand Marcos Jr ( son of President Ferdinand (& Imelda) Marcos ) and his VP, elected separately but who happened to be his running mate, is the daughter of President Duterte.

In the new season of Dictator Dynasty: The Next Generation

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (kf6Ak)

256 The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM

In other news the Social Security Administration will shortly add another year of solvency because of 'fewer people signing up'.
Posted by: Karen K Karen at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (dQvv7)

They ded of the 'Vid.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (4I/2K)

257 "Ok. What terrorism has Russia sponsored here in the US of A?
"

There are rumors that Tanya Harding was a Russian Op.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:28 AM (3D/fK)

nah, she wasn't pretty enough to be russian, and she didn't turn in to a subway telephone repairman after losing in the olympics, so i've got to guess she's 100% pure american trailer park...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (p03vF)

258 My prediction is that by the end of the summer we'll have spent more money on the Ukraine war then we did the WoT.

*

A minor quibble.

We'll have SENT more.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (9UP7H)

259 My retirement is crushed, pulverized if this continues.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (S1hrL)

260 "In other news the Social Security Administration will shortly add another year of solvency because of 'fewer people signing up'."

Remember that according to my research last week, 1.5 MILLION citizens who were listed as retired in 2021 returned to the workforce in the first four months of this year.

But hey...great job numbers Joey, right?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (3D/fK)

261
Russia did not hack the DNC nor did sway the 2016 election in any way. Going all in to support the corrupt dump Ukraine further inflamed tensions and moronic moves like declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism will insure another cold war at best.

Terrific idea.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (ZLI7S)

Are you saying that a $150,000 ad buy on Facebook had NO EFFECT!??!?

You're underestimating the power of Facebook, clearly.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (Zz0t1)

262 "Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."

Idiots.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:29 AM (ZLI7S)

You are being too kind.

By all means...back Russia into a corner so it has no reason to behave in a half-way civilized manner. Push them to the brink...marginalize them! Because that is exactly what the cocksucking warmongering Graham and his equally scummy sidekick across the aisle want.

THEY. WANT. WAR.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (XIJ/X)

263 "Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham on Tuesday introduced a resolution to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism..."
Bipartisanship works when there's a foreign war involved.
Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (H8QX

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Sure does. That's because a lot of the money for Ukraine is going to military hardware, in other words, our very own defense industry, who will in turn give it back to the political hacks in the form of "campaign donations."

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (VhE0u)

264 Bill Gates has Covid and is mildly symptomatic.

C'mon virus. YU CAN DOO EET!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (Zz0t1)

265 I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

I gotta find an advisor, so I dont need to stress as much.
How do you find a 'like-minded' FA who's not going to urge you to get into ESG and Blackrock funds ?

All the guys calling me are from the big woke firms...

Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (BqBIh)

266 THEY. WANT. WAR.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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Yep.

And from my vantage point, it looks like they're gonna get it.

War is a great distraction from economic woes.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (lQECi)

267 Libs of TikTok
@libsoftiktok
COMPILATION: TikTokers discuss the ethics of bringing babies into this world because of climate change.

https://tinyurl.com/4pvv7tk3

Posted by: redridinghood at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (NpAcC)

268 C'mon virus. YU CAN DOO EET!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck

LOL My thoughts exactly

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (kf6Ak)

269 265 I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.

I gotta find an advisor, so I dont need to stress as much.
How do you find a 'like-minded' FA who's not going to urge you to get into ESG and Blackrock funds ?

All the guys calling me are from the big woke firms...
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (BqBIh)

=======

My guy is independent, his office is literally down the street (I walk to his office for meetings), and takes no commission on trades.

Find someone like that, would be my advice.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (LvTSG)

270 $40billion for Ukraine government officials and their pensions, divided by 300 million US adults, equals how much per US adult the US politicians are sending their fellow crooks in Ukraine?
Posted by: davidt at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (sReZj)

13 cents.

unless i can't math...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (p03vF)

271 THEY. WANT. WAR.

Yep. And everytime someone here goes off on the villainy of Putin and our need to do "something" they should be reminded of what the point of all this is:

Dead American boys in Ukraine
More money for Biden's clients
The ability to put *you* in prison for opposing the junta during a war

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (ESjRY)

272 Every American needs to know where that $40 billion for Ukraine, for democracy!, is going. My head explodes thinking about it.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (S1hrL)

273 248 The market is going to get crushed again today.

I can't even bring myself to look at my portfolio.
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:35 AM (9qSw/)

I looked at mine the other day.
*sigh*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

"We're all in this together"

- - March, 2020

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (s2VJv)

274 216

And we don't do this too?
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (9qSw/)

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I mean...yeah. Does that mean we can't label Russia correctly?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (LvTSG)

I imagine it is increasingly SOP in the digital age, both by governmental and corporate actors, TJM. I have managed to be refreshingly ( for me ) neutral in this Ukraine affair, having been suckered so many times before by our own government into " war mania", for lack of a better term.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (Vr12I)

275 "" News Interview Cut Short After Mention of Zelensky Posting Soldier With SS Insignia"

AWKWARD !

Posted by: runner at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (pwtnK)

276 I can't wait till Brandon steps up and announces another increase in SNAP/EBT payment amounts , due to rising inflation.

Like the one that was done several months ago.

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I think they got a 30% increase. And didn't Congress vote themselves a 21% raise recently?

The rest of America? Screw you.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 11, 2022 08:44 AM (sVtYq)

277 273

"We're all in this together"

- - March, 2020
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:43 AM (s2VJv)

" TWO WEEKS!!!"

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:44 AM (Vr12I)

278 @25
>>Exactly. This is no longer about Republican vs Democrat. 75% of the GOP is GOPe..

As has been noted, the GOP has controlled the House, ie, The Power of The Purse for 20 of the last 28 years.

And look what that has gotten us.

The Republican party and their supposed fiscal conservatism is a fraud and they are about to sign off on billions for Ukraine, a corrupt country where no doubt that money will flow back into the Uniparties pockets via numerous mechanisms.

The GOPe is not the solution to our problems and is mostly responsible for them.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 08:45 AM (mAunU)

279
" TWO WEEKS!!!"
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:44 AM (Vr12I)

Two Generations to flatten the curve.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:45 AM (Zz0t1)

280 $40 billion for Ukraine, while Americans have to pay over $100 to fill up their gas tank.
To go to work to pay the taxes.
So Ukraine can get $40 billion for nothing

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 11, 2022 08:45 AM (5hngA)

281 I think they got a 30% increase. And didn't Congress vote themselves a 21% raise recently?

The rest of America? Screw you.

I did a comparison of Thanksgiving costs last Nov. It was up 17% over the year before. Inflation since election day is somewhere between 30-50%.

And remember that mean Biden took 30-50% of your WEALTH. Whatever you have in retirement funds, your house value, etc.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:46 AM (ESjRY)

282 When I have more time, later today , I promise to post excerpt from Scott Ritters write up from 5.9.

Posted by: runner at May 11, 2022 08:46 AM (pwtnK)

283 266
Yep.

And from my vantage point, it looks like they're gonna get it.

War is a great distraction from economic woes.
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (lQECi)

I have been fooled before. To my Shame. I am a hard sell now, SMH.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:46 AM (Vr12I)

284 Who's Scott Ritter?

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (lQECi)

285 Because that is exactly what the cocksucking warmongering Graham and his equally scummy sidekick across the aisle want.

THEY. WANT. WAR.

Why would they not ? They got where they are, DC became the leviathan that it is, cheered on by a nation thinking it was their patriotic duty to surrender their freedoms, treasure, and often their lives all in the name of fighting a Cold War and then a War on Terror.

The Lindsey Grahams surfed on top of the wave of those lies, all the way to the top of the political heap. No way in Hell they want the party to stop. Lindsey doesn't give a damn what it takes to keep the money and power train rolling.

After the USSR fell, Bin Laden did these bastards a favor.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (6cwNv)

286 Kathy Barnette looks better each day.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (aIbh3)

287 The anti-Russia mania and the need to formalize it with such idiotic declarations are just ongoing expressions of their anti-Trump mania and efforts to evoke the Russian collusion lie.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (H8QX8)

288 $40 billion for Ukraine, while Americans have to pay over $100 to fill up their gas tank.
To go to work to pay the taxes.
So Ukraine can get $40 billion for nothing
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 11, 2022 08:45 AM (5hngA)

It cost me $96 to put 16.xxx gallons in my diesel. I'm pushing $150 if I fill it from empty.

Biden has spent TRILLIONS already this year and we've got exactly dick (minus the one he's ramming up our ass) to show for it.

This man and his party are the most destructive force this country has ever seen.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:48 AM (Zz0t1)

289 Sure does. That's because a lot of the money for Ukraine is going to military hardware, in other words, our very own defense industry, who will in turn give it back to the political hacks in the form of "campaign donations."
Posted by: IrishEi

*

I don't think they're even bothering with that this time. That's the entire point of Ukraine and has been for years now. Search for Biden and Burisma if you're unfamiliar. Or VP Biden withholding $1B from Ukraine until a prosecutor was fired because he was looking at Hunter.

They're sending aid, it's being washed and put into their accounts. They've cut out the middleman this time around.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:48 AM (9UP7H)

290 CPI comes out and Futures fall about 300 points in mere seconds.
Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 08:32 AM (VhE0u)

Wheeling out the "unexpected" tag line.

Never a good sign.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 08:48 AM (jbdge)

291 Who's Scott Ritter?
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (lQECi)

John Ritter's long lost brother, who disappeared long ago and is suspected to be the mysterious Racer X?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (Zz0t1)

292 We lost 5K men in the WoT and didn't have a draft.

I expect a war with Russia will require a draft and will cost no less then 20K servicemen...potentially a LOT more depending on the junta's goal.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (ESjRY)

293 By all means...back Russia into a corner so it has no reason to behave in a half-way civilized manner. Push them to the brink...marginalize them! Because that is exactly what the cocksucking warmongering Graham and his equally scummy sidekick across the aisle want.

THEY. WANT. WAR.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (XIJ

It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (9qSw/)

294 All the guys calling me are from the big woke firms...
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (BqBIh)
~~~~~

Strive. Just launched by Vivek Ramaswamy and he promises to "focus companies on excellence over politics." Maria Bartiromo had him on the other day.
Here's a recent tweet:

@VivekGRamaswamy
Really enjoying the flood of job applicants...including from BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard who say they are "fed up" with the nonsense. Impressive backgrounds too, I'll give our competitors some credit there.

Warning: Smart people who have taken a look at what I jokingly refer to as "my portifolio" know not to take my financial advice.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (VhE0u)

295
And remember that mean Biden took 30-50% of your WEALTH. Whatever you have in retirement funds, your house value, etc.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:46 AM

I disagree about the house value and wealth. My home appreciated more in the last two years than in the prior decade. Inflation hurts the poor or young more than the more 'seasoned' of us who bet on real estate.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (dQvv7)

296 The GOP has done zilch, nada, nothing for the country.

If Trump wins in 2024, they will be bitter and resentful all over again for four years. And do more zilch, nada, nothing.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (S1hrL)

297 293 284 Who's Scott Ritter?
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (lQECi)

Briefly was a GOP Senator from MA who was elected specifically to vote against Obamacare.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (s2VJv)

Wait, that's wrong.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (s2VJv)

298 And remember that mean Biden took 30-50% of your WEALTH. Whatever you have in retirement funds, your house value, etc.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:46 AM (ESjRY)

Hey, Biden has inflation whipped down to 1%!!!

(Narrator: "Compounded daily.")

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (6FeV1)

299 Thanks, JJ.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (lQECi)

300 Scott walker?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (6FeV1)

301 The GOPe is not the solution to our problems and is mostly responsible for them.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 08:45 AM (mAunU)
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Darn, Frank! I need new voters! They've figured it out!

Posted by: Kevin Luntz-McCarthy at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (jbdge)

302 o_O

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (lQECi)

303 Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it
You play the Ukraine on the WEF
That ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (4I/2K)

304 It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional.

There were some articles in the FNM about how a limited nuclear war wouldn't be that bad...the writers were suggesting Russia would nuke military bases in the middle of nowhere.

The writers were based out of DC and NYC. Which...if things go nuclear are two of the top targets for the Russians.

These people have lost touch with reality.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (ESjRY)

305 " News Interview Cut Short After Mention of Zelensky Posting Soldier With SS Insignia"

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Seems like just a few weeks ago that I was told here that there weren't really Nazis in Ukraine.

Elderly Germans? No. People who know the history of Ukraine and are proud of it and continue the tradition similar to the remaining KKK? Yep. Sh*tloads.

And we're on their side.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (9UP7H)

306
Briefly was a GOP Senator from MA who was elected specifically to vote against Obamacare.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (s2VJv)

Wait, that's wrong.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (s2VJv)

Then I'm sticking to my Racer X theory.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

307 There is no reality in DC.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (aIbh3)

308 "It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional. "

What are the odds that Putin decides to go nuclear.
And the silos are empty, because corruption Russian military leaders sold all the nuke weapons to the Taliban.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (3D/fK)

309 $40 billion for Ukraine, nothing for Americans.

$40 billion, proposed and passed in less than 30 days.

$40 billion for Ukraine, a top legislative priority.

While every issue Americans care about are ignored.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (5hngA)

310 The writers were based out of DC and NYC. Which...if things go nuclear are two of the top targets for the Russians.
*

I'll be in my bunk.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (9UP7H)

311 THEY. WANT. WAR.

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I only hope Putin is smart enough to know that going to war against america, killing americans will not solve anything. He should look at the globalists ... and the war hawks in congress... his fight is against them, not the american people.

Leave me outa this.

Posted by: Haywood at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (e1/md)

312 My take on Dr. Oz.
He did 2 years in the Turkish Army and doesn't know how to handle a gun?
So either he has the (muscle) memory of a gnat or the Turkish Army doesn't do 'army' well.
In either case he's a fraud.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (ucPEp)

313 Wait, that's wrong.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (s2VJv)

***

Yup. That would be Playgirl Centerfold Scottie Brown

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (flINI)

314 And we're on their side.
Posted by: Moron Rubie
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Who's this 'we'?

I have nada to do with this junta's coziness with nazis.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (lQECi)

315 I disagree about the house value and wealth. My home appreciated more in the last two years than in the prior decade

Suppose your house is up say 20%.

Suppose real inflation in the same time period is 50%.

Did you come out ahead or behind?

And this is the problem with high rates of inflation...beating it require ridiculous rates of return.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (ESjRY)

316 By all means...back Russia into a corner so it has no reason to behave in a half-way civilized manner. Push them to the brink...marginalize them! Because that is exactly what the cocksucking warmongering Graham and his equally scummy sidekick across the aisle want.

THEY. WANT. WAR.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2022 08:41 AM (XIJ
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The insanity is overwhelming. Putin has been patient so far.

If only Trump were President....

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (jbdge)

317 293 284 Who's Scott Ritter?
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:47 AM (lQECi)

Briefly was a GOP Senator from MA who was elected specifically to vote against Obamacare.

I believe that was Scott Brown.

Posted by: Mehive at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (ky+MF)

318
Wasn't Scott Ritter the anti Iraq war critic the left trotted out to beat up Dubya, right?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (s2VJv)

319 310 $40 billion for Ukraine, nothing for Americans.

$40 billion, proposed and passed in less than 30 days.

$40 billion for Ukraine, a top legislative priority.

While every issue Americans care about are ignored.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (5hngA

I'm hoping that the women of this country are outraged at the Democrats for sending billions to Ukraine while they worry to death about feeding their infants.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (9qSw/)

320 If Trump wins in 2024, they will be bitter and resentful all over again for four years. And do more zilch, nada, nothing.
Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (S1hrL)

No question. Maybe there'll be a few more outliers like MTG but that's about it. The GOP will show Trump the same arm's-length disdain, paste on fake smiles at WH gatherings as he vainly tries to schmooze and flatter them, and wait it out until the next election.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (H8QX8)

321
I'm hoping that the women of this country are outraged at the Democrats for sending billions to Ukraine while they worry to death about feeding their infants.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (9qSw/)

There are no infant only abortion.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)

322 The Hollywood lawyer who paid Hunter's $2 million tax bill flew to the set of the movie My Son Hunter which is being filmed in Serbia and lied about who they were to interview the cast and crew and spy on them.

They are pulling out all the stops to try and protect Hunter and Joe.

https://tinyurl.com/yckuxjub

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:53 AM (ZLI7S)

323 Who's this 'we'?

I have nada to do with this junta's coziness with nazis.
Posted by: SMH

*

Our flag and our tax dollars.

I know what you mean, though. I'm the same.

Remember in WWII how we fought to defeat Nazism WITH Russia?

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (9UP7H)

324 Wait, that's wrong.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (s2VJv)

***

Yup. That would be Playgirl Centerfold Scottie Brown
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (flINI)

And pickup truck driving son-ofa-gun.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (4I/2K)

325 Has anybody seen a necessity to advance the doomsday clock in recent times?

Or is that just under Trump that they see a risk of global calamity?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (3D/fK)

326 "It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional."
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I'm at 50/50 that it stays nuke-free.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (lQECi)

327 Oh, Scott walker was the Wisconsin dude, right?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (6FeV1)

328 I disagree about the house value and wealth. My home appreciated more in the last two years than in the prior decade.

Which is another way of saying that your home is priced in dollars that are worth less than they were two years before.

Posted by: Oddbob, SuperMaxiMAGA with Wings at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (nfrXX)

329 This man and his party are the most destructive force this country has ever seen.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:48 AM (Zz0t1)
++++
Certainly in my lifetime. We much to thank Obama for. Biden's politburo is chopping holes in the hull at an unprecedented pace, but Obama spend his administration manufacturing the axes.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (DU+/6)

330 The writers were based out of DC and NYC. Which...if things go nuclear are two of the top targets for the Russians.

These people have lost touch with reality.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:50 AM (ESjRY

That's...how do these people use a can opener?

Jeebus

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (9qSw/)

331 And we're on their side.

Now do Syria. On one side, the Western educated, Western behaving dictator. On the other, the Muslim Brotherhood.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (6cwNv)

332 Strive. Just launched by Vivek Ramaswamy and he promises to "focus companies on excellence over politics." Maria Bartiromo had him on the other day.

Thx Irish ! I'll look into

Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (BqBIh)

333 Host Don Lemon asked, “President Biden is blaming the pandemic and Putin’s war for inflation. But what about that $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan? The San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank concluded last year, Secretary, that the stimulus contributed to inflation. Shouldn’t at least part of the blame be placed on that?”

Buttigieg responded, “Look, at that time, the country was facing the continued risk of economic collapse, action had to be taken to bring back the economy, to make sure that Americans had more money in their pockets, that jobs that would have been lost, perhaps forever, were saved. Now, it is true, right now, we have a lot of the issues that are associated with those very low unemployment rates. Right now, we have fewer people on unemployment than we’ve had, I think, since 1970. And when that happens, that does create pressures in labor markets. But if you consider the alternative, the possibility that we could have seen the kind of economic collapse that was a very real risk before the American Rescue Plan, there’s no question that that was the right thing to do.

Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (RHGPo)

334 166 I may be wrong, but I tend to think most people who volunteered for military service- some time ago-as Barnete did and as Winsome Sears did-tend to be more conservative politically.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
----
At the risk of catching hell for saying it, I suspect there's a bunch of free sh*t army types signing up for the college and nothing else.

And remember the West Point graduate with the "communism will win" sign?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The left killed Roe V Wade when they removed shame from society at May 11, 2022 08:18 AM (6v7UU)
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You're both right. While tending toward conservatism, or at least normalcy (a good percentage have family in the military and a tradition of service), there is a strain of enlistee who just wants free shit and college paid for/off. I've even encountered the latter type with a distinct contempt for the military.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (Dc2NZ)

335 It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional.

Posted by: AlaBAMA

If Putin IS dying of cancer, YOLO. Why wouldn't he toss a few nukes?

Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (yt//j)

336 326 "It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional."
___

I'm at 50/50 that it stays nuke-free.
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (lQECi)

I would guess that some Eastern European countries would pay the ( initial) price for OUR reckless warmongering.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:56 AM (Vr12I)

337 That's...how do these people use a can opener?

Jeebus
Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (9qSw/)

They only buy cans with pull tops.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:56 AM (4I/2K)

338 Remember in WWII how we fought to defeat Nazism WITH Russia?
Posted by: Moron Rubie
___

Almost a hundred years between then and now. Different people, different values.

And yeah, it disgusts and infuriates me that our hard-earned tax dollars are going to the usual suspects.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:56 AM (lQECi)

339 We much to thank Obama for. Biden's politburo is chopping holes in the hull at an unprecedented pace, but Obama spend his administration manufacturing the axes.

Obama didn't create DHS and the tools of the Patriot Act. W did.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (6cwNv)

340 >>Who's Scott Ritter?

Former weapons inspector who was a big critic of the Iraq war and then got cancelled for some alleged pedo stuff.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (ZLI7S)

341 ... $40 billion, proposed and passed in less than 30 days. ... While every issue Americans care about are ignored.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 11, 2022 08:51 AM (5hngA
++++
The got $40 billion out of a bankrupt treasury during record inflation to finance a war against a major regional power, and they did it in a couple of weeks.

Trump spent four years asking for a lot less money to build a border fence.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (DU+/6)

342 My prediction is Putin eventually figures the junta will join in the war directly, and immediately consolidate his gains and start inking a peace with Kiev. The junta will insert themselves anyway long past the point where any reasonable observer can call them good guys or saviors. But they will call them that anyway. And far more Ukrainians will die than Russians or Americans.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (6FeV1)

343 >>> I don't think they're even bothering with that this time.
~~~~~

Probably doing it both ways ($40 billion is a lot to hide, even for a Biden.) I did see that there was $13 million designated for the Office of the President with no other explanation as to what it will be used for.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (VhE0u)

344 I disagree about the house value and wealth. My home appreciated more in the last two years than in the prior decade. Inflation hurts the poor or young more than the more 'seasoned' of us who bet on real estate.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 08:49 AM (dQvv7)

I think the housing bubble will burst and a lot of that appreciation will disappear.

Posted by: Mehive at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (ky+MF)

345 Inflation retreated in April but remained higher than forecast.

The Department of Labor said Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 8.3 percent compared with a year ago. Prices were up 0.3 percent compared with the prior month.

This is the eleventh straight month of inflation above 5 percent. Prices rose at an annual rate of 8.5 percent in March. This was the month since September 2021 that the year-over-year inflation figure was not higher than the month earlier.

Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (RHGPo)

346 I can't wait till Brandon steps up and announces another increase in SNAP/EBT payment amounts , due to rising inflation.

Like the one that was done several months ago.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at May 11, 2022 08:37 AM (3D/fK)

And my company's leadership will remind us that they look at labor costs over a three year average so, no, they won't be taking the historic inflation and rising housing costs into account.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 08:58 AM (zhLdt)

347 40 billion dollars divided among 300 million people
$40,000,000,000 / 300,000,000 =
$40,0~~00,000,000~~ / 3~~00,000,000~~ =
$400/3 =

$133 per individual

Posted by: Nosmo King at May 11, 2022 08:58 AM (kXYt5)

348 326 "It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional."
___

I'm at 50/50 that it stays nuke-free.
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (lQECi)

An optimist. I'm 30/70. Russia's generals and leaders all seem scared to death to lose. A heavily armed nuclear foe painted into a corner, with China secretly backing them and planning on doing the same crap to Taiwan?

Hell, I just moved to 25/75.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 08:58 AM (9qSw/)

349 Biden and his people are putting all their chips on taking out Putin before the election. It will be their "we killed Osama" moment.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 08:58 AM (H8QX8)

350 Obama didn't create DHS and the tools of the Patriot Act. W did.
Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (6cwNv)
++++
Also true. It has taken a long time and a lot of work by many people to bring us to the point that the current administration can chop down structural beams with impunity.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 08:58 AM (DU+/6)

351 I may be wrong, but I tend to think most people who volunteered for military service- some time ago-as Barnete did and as Winsome Sears did-tend to be more conservative politically.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
___

That used to be the case.

Not sure it is anymore.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (lQECi)

352 Quoting Pete Bootygig: But if you consider the alternative, the possibility that we could have seen the kind of economic collapse that was a very real risk before the American Rescue Plan, there’s no question that that was the right thing to do.
Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (RHGPo)

Narrator: There is every question that it was the right thing to do.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (4I/2K)

353
Former weapons inspector who was a big critic of the Iraq war and then got cancelled for some alleged pedo stuff.

My memory is he showed up at a Burger King for a "date" with who he believed to be a 16 year old girl.

Was it an op? Was he a perv and got exposed? Who knows.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (ESjRY)

354 Remember how we were energy independent two years ago?

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (/6kZi)

355
They only buy cans with pull tops.
Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 08:56 AM (4I/2K)

https://youtu.be/M5rgMNWqS3I

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)

356 305

No one is talking out loud about the real life consequences of any nuclear engagement between Russia and the US. Biden's team appears to be clueless or too stupid to even contemplate it.

WWI resulted from 3 leaders that were out of touch. Likewise now with Biden, Putin, Xi Ping.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:00 AM (S1hrL)

357 >>Was it an op? Was he a perv and got exposed? Who knows.

No idea. I just remember he went from minor celebrity to disappeared overnight.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 09:00 AM (ZLI7S)

358 347 40 billion dollars divided among 300 million people
$40,000,000,000 / 300,000,000 =
$40,000,000,000 / 300,000,000 =
$400/3 =

$133 per individual

Posted by: Nosmo King

So, only a tank of gas worth, an easy virtue signal.

Posted by: davidt at May 11, 2022 09:00 AM (sReZj)

359 Sen. Lindsey Graham Backs Mehmet Oz: Attacks on Dual Citizenship Are ‘Unsavory’

.. the kiss of death

Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (RHGPo)

360 Who's Scott Ritter?
Posted by: SMH

A man with impressive military and intelligence background.

Posted by: runner at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (pwtnK)

361 I think the housing bubble will burst and a lot of that appreciation will disappear.
Posted by: Mehive at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (ky+MF)
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It looks a lot like topping behavior in a lot of markets. Low inventory, high prices, slow movement. People holding properties off the market to keep the prices up.

On the demand side, house prices are determined by prevailing wages and interest rates because people don't usually buy houses, they buy payments. As interest rises and incomes are flat or declining, prices need to come down. The supply side is more constrained than it was last time (less building), there are mega corporate players now like Blackrock and there is a major internal migration going on. We may not see broad, national decline this time around but a ton of markets are probably going to see price reductions, possibly significant ones. Rising interest is going to take the heat out of real estate, even in areas that might not decline.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (DU+/6)

362 All the guys calling me are from the big woke firms...

Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (BqBIh)

Uh...my planner is with a huge and woke firm, and he never says a word about anything remotely connected to their public wokeness.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (XIJ/X)

363 Really, the best way to hide the evidence of massive global political corruption is to have a global nuclear war.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (5kI0z)

364 339 We much to thank Obama for. Biden's politburo is chopping holes in the hull at an unprecedented pace, but Obama spend his administration manufacturing the axes.

Obama didn't create DHS and the tools of the Patriot Act. W did.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 08:57 AM (6cwNv)

--------

True, but even in the absence of that idiocy, he would have and DID politicize & weaponize EVERY agency of the Executive Branch & bureaucracy -- including the DOD/Military, FBI/DOJ, & CIA -- for use & abuse against his domestic enemies here at home.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (93Arc)

365 Remember how we were energy independent two years ago?
Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (/6kZi)

Those were the days. Imagine not having to pay to import energy right now. Although, it's not like that money wouldn't be instantly spent somewhere else.

Posted by: Mainah at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (B+qrE)

366 They only buy cans with pull tops.
>>>

https://youtu.be/M5rgMNWqS3I
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 08:59 AM (Zz0t1)

+1

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (4I/2K)

367 the possibility that we could have seen the kind of economic collapse that was a very real risk before the American Rescue Plan

**

Those aren't "collapses", dumbass. Those are corrections. They have to happen or you end up in situations like we're in now, where car prices have increased 40% in one year.

We've been doing this dumbass crap since 2008 when it should've been allowed to hurt the people who had overextended themselves and the banks that had loaned to them, but noooo, we can't have anyone need to rent for two or three years. And here we f*cking are, with people putting half a tank in their cars and not buying the food they used to because they can't afford to do more.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (/6kZi)

368 Taking out Putin...and then what? Stupefying.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (S1hrL)

369 In addition to all the other stuff you about Oz one other fun fact is he married into the billionaire Asplundh family, and through his wife, is cousin-in-law (iirc) to the brain surgeon who repeatedly operated on Gabby Gifford after she was shot.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:03 AM (fweVu)

370 Quoting Pete Bootygig: But if you consider the alternative, the possibility that we could have seen the kind of economic collapse that was a very real risk before the American Rescue Plan, there’s no question that that was the right thing to do.
Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (RHGPo)
++++
If these people are going to quote the classics, they ought to get it right. The quote he's looking for is "tanks in the streets" if bailouts aren't passed.

Posted by: Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson at May 11, 2022 09:03 AM (DU+/6)

371 Honestly, with our government, that 40 billion would be divided 70/30 between illegals/Americans.

So 30 percent of 40 billion divided by 300 million minus administrative fees and graft =

Shit. Looks like you owe the government 150 bucks!

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (9qSw/)

372 It would be darkly amusing if Biden gets his war...and America loses its top five big blue shitholes and all the illegals flee back to central America.

But...the price tag of that would be phenomenal. The country had a collective mental break over the 5K loses in the WoT. What will it do if we lose 100K servicemen (less then we lost in WWII note), and ten million civilians?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (ESjRY)

373 In addition to all the other stuff you about Oz one other fun fact is he married into the billionaire Asplundh family, and through his wife, is cousin-in-law (iirc) to the brain surgeon who repeatedly operated on Gabby Gifford after she was shot.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

Gabby Gifford. Proof you can shoot a democrat in the head and not hit anything vital.

Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (yt//j)

374 368 Taking out Putin...and then what? Stupefying.
Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (S1hrL)'

And then what after we take out Stupefying?

"Third base!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (s2VJv)

375 You're both right. While tending toward conservatism, or at least normalcy (a good percentage have family in the military and a tradition of service),
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at May 11, 2022 08:55 AM (Dc2NZ)

I served as an enlisted sailor in the U.S. Navy in 1987-1990. I served as an officer in the Army 1997-2000. The difference in the military between those stints was significant - the military had moved far left. I imagine it's far worse today.

Today's U.S. Military has been corrupted by leftism. Enlistees spend more time in sexual harassment and inclusiveness classes then combat training. the physical fitness standards have declined radically.

the officers' corps have been inundated with liberals. first Clinton then Obama politicized the officers, such that the lower ranking officers coming up after them were also liberalized.

while there are still a lot of conservatives in the U.S. military - I'd bet it's closer to 50/50 conservative/lefty whereas yesteryear it was probably 80/20.

Posted by: Mehive at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (ky+MF)

376 Scott Ritter was great in Three's Company.

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (93Arc)

377 I think he got reinstated to twitter.

Posted by: runner at May 11, 2022 09:05 AM (pwtnK)

378 Russians have long memories... almost like Israelis...

Posted by: runner at May 11, 2022 09:05 AM (pwtnK)

379 Gabby Gifford. Proof you can shoot a democrat in the head and not hit anything vital.

*

HA!

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:06 AM (/6kZi)

380 Taking out Putin...and then what? Stupefying.
Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:02 AM (S1hrL)'

You asked for it........

https://youtu.be/GVcY--XzeIc

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 09:06 AM (Zz0t1)

381 Tormenting nuclear powers. Brilliant move.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (Vr12I)

382 "It's a fucking huge gamble that war with Russia will stay conventional."
I'm at 50/50 that it stays nuke-free.
Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 08:54 AM (lQECi)
I would guess that some Eastern European countries would pay the ( initial) price for OUR reckless warmongering.
Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 08:56 AM (Vr12I)

Here's the thing, I think-
Senile Joe and Company are essentially playing the same game with Russia that they are now currently playing with the American public. And that game is-
How provocative do we have to be to get some asshole conservatives to react violently so we can roll in the troops and look like the good guys saving the day?
This explains the idiotic doubling down on every single issue wrecking people's lives, money, future, and children.

Same same with Russia. How provocative do we have to be to get asshole Putin to lob some tactical nukes or commit some violent pushback against us or our allies that allows us to go into wartime mode and get all the power that follows that?
These people aren't nearly as smart as they think they are.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (5NkmN)

383
Gabby Gifford. Proof you can shoot a democrat in the head and not hit anything vital.
Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (yt//j)

I'm going to Hell for spewing coffee and laughing hysterically at this, aren't I.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (Zz0t1)

384 Amy Schumer had a fatberg removed via lipo, and posted the naked pics to prove it. Yes, she has a tramp stamp.

Posted by: For gp, The Action IS The Juice at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (qpX6U)

385 I don't understand the Junta goal in confronting Russia. They say they want to "weaken Russia" and want "Putin gone". After the cold war we spent decades building Russia up, and now they want to push it into an unstable abyss, just like Libya. Except Russia has 6,000 nuclear weapons and some probably still work.

If I weren't living through this I wouldn't believe an American administration could be so insane.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (fweVu)

386 the movie My Son Hunter
--------------------------------------
They dropped the Everybody Loves Beau title??

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (Jtln5)

387 I gotta find an advisor, so I dont need to stress as much.
How do you find a 'like-minded' FA who's not going to urge you to get into ESG and Blackrock funds ?

All the guys calling me are from the big woke firms...
Posted by: McCool at May 11, 2022 08:42 AM (BqBIh)

My guy is with Edward Jones. They don't have their own funds so no pressure in that direction. I laid out my desires (mostly dividend paying stock) and let him advise whatever.

He suggests focusing on things that people are always going to need rather than trendy. You don't make as much on the upswing but don't lose as much on the down.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic, member - Ashli Babbitt Society at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (zhLdt)

388 Dear Malinformation Monitors:

I was laughing at a joke. I understand that there are important physiological components in the head and neck area of all mammals regardless of if they're libertarians, republicans, green party enthusiasts, democrats, or worker party.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:08 AM (/6kZi)

389 Ric Grennell is pushing hard for Dr. Oz. I don't get it.

@RichardGrenell
49m
I am proud to join President Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Sean Hannity, Rick Perry, Senator Kevin Cramer and
Wilbur Ross…to name just a few...in supporting
@DrOz for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 09:08 AM (VhE0u)

390 while there are still a lot of conservatives in the U.S. military - I'd bet it's closer to 50/50 conservative/lefty whereas yesteryear it was probably 80/20.
Posted by: Mehive at May 11, 2022 09:04 AM (ky+MF)
--

The endless rounds of sensitivity training, corporate buzzword "transformations", ever-multiplying online security classes, and the BS "total sailor" concept drove away a lot of good people. And this has been going on for decades now.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at May 11, 2022 09:09 AM (Dc2NZ)

391 I don't understand the Junta goal in confronting Russia.

1) Skim off aid to Ukraine/military contracts

2) Get a reason to put *you* in jail if you say anything they don't like

3) Get a bunch of red state boys killed

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (ESjRY)

392 We may not see broad, national decline this time around but a ton of markets are probably going to see price reductions, possibly significant ones. Rising interest is going to take the heat out of real estate, even in areas that might not decline.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:01 AM (DU+/6)

The insoluble problem we have right now is that house prices aren't really rising; they are staying the same while the relative value of the dollar collapses. That is the true reason that the cost of *everything* is going up along with housing; and it cannot be stopped until policies are taken to restore the value of the dollar, ie stop printing money.

And the dilemma is that the only way to restore the dollar now is to induce a massive recession/depression. There's no way to avoid it, we went too far down this path to have any other options now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (r46W7)

393
Hannity is an asshole, Wilbur Ross was a backstabber. Can't figure out Carson or Grennell on this as both are solid.

Perry and Cramer? Meh.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (s2VJv)

394
g'mornin', rons

working at the office is stupid, infuriating, off-pissing, counter-productive, and stupid

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (+OVL6)

395
Real Estate 101:

You have to live somewhere. Historical housing appreciation is 4% per year. If I go back and compound the interest yearly on my purchase at 4% - well, right now I'm doing a hell of a lot better than that.

So there will be a correction soon.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (dQvv7)

396
389 Ric Grennell is pushing hard for Dr. Oz. I don't get it.

@RichardGrenell
49m
I am proud to join President Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Sean Hannity, Rick Perry, Senator Kevin Cramer and
Wilbur Ross…to name just a few...in supporting
@DrOz for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 09:08 AM (VhE0u)

Oz apparently has a chit in the game. What that is, who knows, but the rulers seem to be desperate to get him into power.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (9qSw/)

397 I suspect the animus for Putin amongst our political elites is based on his possession of hard, incriminating evidence of their corruption. We likely have the same on him. A stand off based on this information leading to nuclear war? They're all insane.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 09:11 AM (BFigT)

398 I gotta find an advisor, so I dont need to stress as much.
How do you find a 'like-minded' FA who's not going to urge you to get into ESG and Blackrock funds ?

*

Full disclosure: I like and use Vanguard

Vanguard has advisor options, but honestly I'd think for the vast majority of people their time-based index funds are going to do as good or better than Joe Nobody will do. Find when you want to take the money out (2045 for example) and it will adjust the risk ratio accordingly. I've lost a bit in mine, but I'd still be fine if I were retiring soon.

My active "fun" investments have gotten the snot beaten out of them, though.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:11 AM (/6kZi)

399 Here's the thing, I think-
Senile Joe and Company are essentially playing the same game with Russia that they are now currently playing with the American public. And that game is-
How provocative do we have to be to get some asshole conservatives to react violently so we can roll in the troops and look like the good guys saving the day?
This explains the idiotic doubling down on every single issue wrecking people's lives, money, future, and children.

Same same with Russia. How provocative do we have to be to get asshole Putin to lob some tactical nukes or commit some violent pushback against us or our allies that allows us to go into wartime mode and get all the power that follows that?
These people aren't nearly as smart as they think they are.
Posted by: naturalfake at May 11, 2022 09:07 AM (5NkmN)

--------

This. "This asshoe is out-of-control. He's out-of-control and we'll be lucky to live through it."

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:11 AM (93Arc)

400 Does Groot understand how hurtful her "call to arms" can be??

Posted by: Michelle Fields at May 11, 2022 09:12 AM (a3Q+t)

401 368 Taking out Putin...and then what? Stupefying.
---------------------
China invades the Russian Far East. Japan occupies Saklin Island and Russia launches many nukes. Maybe the NORKs get into it. Just spitballing here, but, yeah, shit gets real real fast.

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:12 AM (bA3Ln)

402 And the dilemma is that the only way to restore the dollar now is to induce a massive recession/depression. There's no way to avoid it, we went too far down this path to have any other options now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:10 AM (r46W7)
++++
Probably. If we get *very* lucky, it might be somewhat contained to the capital markets and zombie corporations, but that would be threading a mighty fine needle.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:12 AM (DU+/6)

403 Here's the thing, I think-
Senile Joe and Company are essentially playing the same game with Russia that they are now currently playing with the American public. And that game is-
How provocative do we have to be to get some asshole conservatives to react violently so we can roll in the troops and look like the good guys saving the day?
This explains the idiotic doubling down on every single issue wrecking people's lives, money, future, and children.

**

That's a great observation.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (/6kZi)

404 37 Hang on. The Summer of Recovery is coming. Every little thing's gonna be alright.

Posted by: fd at May 11, 2022 07:26 AM (vrz2I)

----------------
Cruel Summer > Recovery Summer

Posted by: Curly Shuffle at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (TNyrE)

405 A lot of scammers and schemers glommed onto the Tea Party movement.

How many are glomming onto the MAGA movement?

Posted by: davidt at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (sReZj)

406 @RichardGrenell
49m
I am proud to join President Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Sean Hannity, Rick Perry, Senator Kevin Cramer and
Wilbur Ross…to name just a few...in supporting
@DrOz for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.

I have to say, Dr Oz is super personable. I'm not his friend-friend but I'd imagine if I was, I'd be in his corner too. Other than that, chess-piece-wise, there has to be a reason for this, right?

Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (w0NJk)

407 Does Groot understand how hurtful her "call to arms" can be??
Posted by: Michelle Fields at May 11, 2022 09:12 AM (a3Q+t)
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I was about to respond seriously along the lines of "she doesn't care" - and then I saw your sock.

Well played.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (DU+/6)

408 but that would be threading a mighty fine needle.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)

*

Look at Joe Biden and tell me you think he could safely pick up a needle, much less thread one.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (/6kZi)

409 Hang on. The Summer of Recovery is coming. Every little thing's gonna be alright.

*

It's not like Biden has a magic wand or something.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:14 AM (/6kZi)

410 what if Grennell/Trump/Carson etc are simply trying to block McCormick?

maybe they don't care if it's Kathy or Dr Oz who beats McCormick?

I don't know just spitballing

Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:14 AM (w0NJk)

411 Green Beret Peter Chambers has been giving vaccine-injury cases directly to Sen. Ron Johnson to aid Wisconsin Republican's efforts against military vaccine mandate. Agroup of military doctors alarmed by reported spikes in service members' miscarriages, myocarditis, cancer and other serious issues in the first year of COVID-19 vaccine availability no longer trust the military's medical database, one of them told Just the News. Lt. Col. Peter Chambers said he was now giving potential vaccine-injury cases, from his own practice and that of colleagues, directly to Sen. Ron Johnson for the Wisconsin Republican's ongoing pressure on the Department of Defense (DOD).

Posted by: SMOD at May 11, 2022 09:14 AM (RHGPo)

412 391 I don't understand the Junta goal in confronting Russia.

1) Skim off aid to Ukraine/military contracts

2) Get a reason to put *you* in jail if you say anything they don't like

3) Get a bunch of red state boys killed
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Pretty sure the Red State boys are gonna stay home and let the LBGT+ things and POCs win the war for 'our democracy.'

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (bA3Ln)

413 397 I suspect the animus for Putin amongst our political elites is based on his possession of hard, incriminating evidence of their corruption. We likely have the same on him. A stand off based on this information leading to nuclear war? They're all insane.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 09:11 AM (BFigT)

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Dr. Strangelove 2: Extortion Boogaloo

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (93Arc)

414 Cruel Summer > Recovery Summer
Posted by: Curly Shuffle at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (TNyrE)
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For something probably unexpected, here's a "from COVID lockdown" cover of 'Cruel Summer' by Evanescence:
https://youtu.be/paQsE53YkVU

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (DU+/6)

415 I only hope Putin is smart enough to know that going to war against america, killing americans will not solve anything. He should look at the globalists ... and the war hawks in congress... his fight is against them, not the american people.

Leave me outa this.
Posted by: Haywood at May 11, 2022 08:52 AM (e1/md)

invest in Polonium futures?

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (p03vF)

416 This man and his party are the most destructive force this country has ever seen.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

I believe we're still seriously ( and dangerously) underestimating their fear of losing power. I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (2+2P7)

417 Look at Joe Biden and tell me you think he could safely pick up a needle, much less thread one.
Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (/6kZi)
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heh. He'd be lucky to *identify* a needle. Powell can at least pick a needle out of a lineup of oblong objects.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (DU+/6)

418 Pudding girls? Has Joe invited them to the White House yet?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (R+bqd)

419 I believe we're still seriously ( and dangerously) underestimating their fear of losing power. I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.

the alternative is, if they do lose power, they probably hang (I'm not threatening; Hillbeast said it herself)

Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:16 AM (w0NJk)

420 What Biden needs is Green Shoots! Anyone got green environmental ammunition?

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:16 AM (bA3Ln)

421 Senate Narrowly Confirms Biden Fed Nominee Lisa Cook After Reports Of Her Being Unqualified, Embellishing Resume
======================
Why so polite? She is unqualified and knows nothing of economics. She is a woke activist, that's all. She now has a Fed board seat.

AA women are obviously the single most critical voting bloc for Democrats, and you know that because virtually every nominee (lately) is a black woman. The Junta at work, ignoring the impacts of policy but wrapping themselves in identity politics.

The November election will presumably be all about Republican racist misogyny. Yawn.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (Y3fp6)

422 If Putin is going to set off a demonstration nuke, may I suggest Davos and the WEF HQ as targets?

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (4I/2K)

423 419 the alternative is, if they do lose power, they probably hang (I'm not threatening; Hillbeast said it herself)
Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:16 AM (w0NJk)

========

And then she didn't.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (LvTSG)

424 I believe we're still seriously ( and dangerously) underestimating their fear of losing power. I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.
Posted by: Sock Monkey
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I fully believe the enemy has no problem with nukes being lobbed everywhere.

Posted by: SMH that God hasn't lobbed a Texas-sized asteroid at us yet at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (lQECi)

425 Pretty sure the Red State boys are gonna stay home and let the LBGT+ things and POCs win the war for 'our democracy.'

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:15 AM (bA3Ln)

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"Discipline is the soul of an army." -- George Washington, 1757

"High heels are the sole of an army." -- F. Joe Biden, 2021

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (93Arc)

426 417 Look at Joe Biden and tell me you think he could safely pick up a needle, much less thread one.
Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (/6kZi)
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Look at Pete Buttigay and tell me he has changed a tire.

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (bA3Ln)

427 @389

>>Ric Grennell is pushing hard for Dr. Oz. I don't get it.

What's hard to understand, Trump is going to run for President in 24', as we have seen from his first stint, the GOP is eaten up with corrupt Uniparty assholes and saboteurs, Trump wants to put as many allies as he can in the house and Senate, Trump is friends with Oz and feels he'll be a reliable ally.

Would Barnett be better? Probably, but Trump wants Oz, so, that's the state of play.

If Barnett beats Oz, Trump will endorse her.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (mAunU)

428 What Biden needs is Green Shoots! Anyone got green environmental ammunition?
Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:16 AM (bA3Ln)
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Let me be clear. The green-collar jobs will bring about green shoots in a summer of recovery that portends a green future.

Posted by: Obamabot 2000 at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (DU+/6)

429 And then she didn't.

yeah bc of rinos and the IC the Left DID NOT actually lose power

Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (w0NJk)

430 Personally, my investments have nothing to do with my political or personal beliefs. If they did I wouldn't have made any money. Investing in strictly non-woke stuff will leave you with significantly less wealth than if you allow a manager with good instincts to spread the money around and increase your net wealth over time.

Making money requires a ruthlessness some find distasteful. Those people are not interested in becoming wealthy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (BFigT)

431 The reporter that got into the 'shouting match' with Ned Price is Mike Lee.

He gave Jen Psaki fits when she had Price's job at State, and he should have been moved to the White House to pester Psaki there.

Doocy could take lessons in asking questions from Lee.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (mdjgu)

432 >>I have to say, Dr Oz is super personable. I'm not his friend-friend but I'd imagine if I was, I'd be in his corner too. Other than that, chess-piece-wise, there has to be a reason for this, right?

I really don't think it's any more complicated than Trump is trying to build a team in the House and the Senate that he thinks will support his agenda when he takes the WH again in 2024. That's why he's been doing all of these rallies and supporting candidates that run on the MAGA platform.

Regardless of prior positions, and let's not forget Trump wasn't always 100% on the issue in his prior life either, I think he believes Oz will be with him on the important issues and not be a slave to Mitch.

Trump's original candidate in PA was Parnell. When he flamed out he saw it as a race between Oz and McCormick who is as establishment as they come. And let's be honest, Barnette wasn't even on most people's radar until a week ago. Trump chose between a meh candidate and a bad candidate.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (ZLI7S)

433 Amy Schumer had a fatberg removed via lipo, and posted the naked pics to prove it.

Isn't that some kind of woke offense against "body acceptance" or something? Cancel her!!

Posted by: Oddbob, SuperMaxiMAGA with Wings at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (nfrXX)

434 422 If Putin is going to set off a demonstration nuke, may I suggest Davos and the WEF HQ as targets?
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Manhattan makes a moar useful demonstration. Be sure to include Blackrock, Vanguard and State Steet as center mass.

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:18 AM (bA3Ln)

435 427 Would Barnett be better? Probably, but Trump wants Oz, so, that's the state of play.

If Barnett beats Oz, Trump will endorse her.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (mAunU)

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Back a couple of weeks ago when Barnett wasn't a thing, people were wondering why Trump had endorsed Oz over the China injected GOPe candidate. There's a deep distrust of Oz, which is understandable, but Trump's reasoning always felt very clear to me.

I imagine Oz would be more like a Tommy Tuberville of PA rather than a Mitt Romney.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 09:19 AM (LvTSG)

436
More like the fatberg had Amy Schumer removed . . .

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 11, 2022 09:20 AM (s2VJv)

437 255 In interesting international nooz, the Philippines just had a presidential election and the winner is Ferdinand Marcos Jr ( son of President Ferdinand (& Imelda) Marcos ) and his VP, elected separately but who happened to be his running mate, is the daughter of President Duterte.

In the new season of Dictator Dynasty: The Next Generation
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 11, 2022 08:40 AM (kf6Ak)

Interesting parents. Reminds me of Henry II.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:20 AM (r46W7)

438 425 Morale is to all else as four is to one. Napoleon Bonaparte

And the country's morale really sucks. Thanks, Brandon.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 09:20 AM (lz5hY)

439 There may be some garden variety politicking in the push for Oz. He's a whore. He'll do or say whatever he needs to for a buck. Barnette wouldn't be so easy to bring to heel. If you're trying to build a political faction from scratch, you don't need principled heroes down-ticket who may be a thorn in your ass down the road one day. You need reliable toadies.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 09:20 AM (6FeV1)

440 I believe we're still seriously ( and dangerously) underestimating their fear of losing power. I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.

Posted by: Sock Monkey

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Yep, I was saying this immediately after The Steal (of the Presidency and the two George Senate seats). NO WAY the Left is gonna give up the power they've stolen ... they'll do whatever it takes, including mass murder/genocide (simply look at history).

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:21 AM (93Arc)

441 Putin aint lookin so good these days... seems to have blown up overnight.

Wonder if sumptin is going? Someone spike his vodka?

Posted by: Haywood at May 11, 2022 09:22 AM (e1/md)

442 439 There may be some garden variety politicking in the push for Oz. He's a whore. He'll do or say whatever he needs to for a buck. Barnette wouldn't be so easy to bring to heel. If you're trying to build a political faction from scratch, you don't need principled heroes down-ticket who may be a thorn in your ass down the road one day. You need reliable toadies.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 09:20 AM (6FeV1)

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Mitch McConnell, is that you?

/Seriously, there is some pragmatic wisdom to what you said. "Make Realpolitik Great Again!"

Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:23 AM (93Arc)

443 You have to keep in mind that in order for the regime's goals on environment and social justice to be met, living standards for Americans will have to be reduced by about 40%.

The ruling class will actually see their standards of living massively increase, but that is the price you pay for having elites.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at May 11, 2022 09:23 AM (5kI0z)

444 NO WAY the Left is gonna give up the power they've stolen ... they'll do whatever it takes, including mass murder/genocide (simply look at history).

If you can steal an election you lost by as many as ten points, why not steal them all ?

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 09:23 AM (6cwNv)

445 Mitch McConnell, is that you?

/Seriously, there is some pragmatic wisdom to what you said. "Make Realpolitik Great Again!"
Posted by: ShainS -- Kraken of Misinformation Online at May 11, 2022 09:23 AM (93Arc)

Heh, I'm not saying i *agree*, just that it's a possible motivation.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (6FeV1)

446 424 I believe we're still seriously ( and dangerously) underestimating their fear of losing power. I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.
Posted by: Sock Monkey

Their core problem is that probably only about 5% of the country is actually listening to anything they say now; of course they still control the Media and corporate boardrooms, so their voices are amplified and it sounds like more. Note that the "demonstrations" at the SCOTUS Justices houses are all Paid "Protestors", astro-turfing bought and paid for by the Dem party. There are NO organic, actual protests happening anywhere.

They've already lost the country - it is years too late for them to start the "civil war" they may want now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (r46W7)

447 If Barnett beats Oz, Trump will endorse her.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 09:17 AM (mAunU)

Agreed. He's not petty.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (H8QX8)

448 I don't know just spitballing
Posted by: Black Orchid at May 11, 2022 09:14 AM (w0NJk)
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Maybe. But Grennell seems to be focused on taking her out altogether. He also re-tweeted this Barnett tweet from 2015 last night:

Kathy Barnette
@Kathy4Truth
Sep 28, 2015
#Trump2016 moral character is questionable!
Braggadocious + constant jabs + 4 bankrup + brags bending rules.

Don't know how effective that will be since there were plenty of Trump voters who initially felt that way about him.

Posted by: IrishEi at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (VhE0u)

449 I'm going to Hell for spewing coffee and laughing hysterically at this, aren't I.
Posted by: Sponge

I'll save you a window seat.

Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (yt//j)

450 With this latest $40 billion, what is the running total we have given to Ukraine in cash and weapons since Biden took office?

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (Pu/aU)

451 Cruel Summer > Recovery Summer
Posted by: Curly Shuffle at May 11, 2022 09:13 AM (TNyrE)

mmmm, that brunette in Bananarama...

Posted by: SturmToddler (8D42x) at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (p03vF)

452 Senate Narrowly Confirms Biden Fed Nominee Lisa Cook After Reports Of Her Being Unqualified, Embellishing Resume
======================
Why so polite? She is unqualified and knows nothing of economics. She is a woke activist, that's all. She now has a Fed board seat.
***

And the worst part is that they reinforce the stereotype for black women in workplaces everywhere. People suffer because of this because other employees rightfully assume that L'shanEqu'ei-ah was hired because of her skin color. Because it's a valid assumption.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:24 AM (/6kZi)

453 441 Putin always likes those photo ops of being active and athletic. Vlad doesn't realize he isn't a kidsky anymore. Maybe he got banged up, thrown from a horse or a judo accident, and he's pumped on steroids.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (lz5hY)

454 Yep, I was saying this immediately after The Steal (of the Presidency and the two George Senate seats). NO WAY the Left is gonna give up the power they've stolen ... they'll do whatever it takes, including mass murder/genocide (simply look at history).
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Simple way to win is just cut the Blue Shitholes electricity off. I doubt the Masters of the Universe in Manhattan can climb all those steps to their Manhattan Apartments much less carry that much water.

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (bA3Ln)

455 Sen. Lindsey Graham Backs Mehmet Oz: Attacks on Dual Citizenship Are ‘Unsavory’
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Dual citizenship for elected representatives is just flat-out wrong.

If there is a conflict, which citizenship will prevail? Better to make an absolute that no dual citizenship for elected reps.

Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (MIKMs)

456 Oz strikes me as smarmy. A certain type. He seems to have learned through the years how to fake sincerity, so he's well on his way.

Posted by: Nosmo King at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (kXYt5)

457 Sep 28, 2015
#Trump2016 moral character is questionable!
Braggadocious + constant jabs + 4 bankrup + brags bending rules.

**

+ energy independence + peace?

Yes, please.

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (/6kZi)

458 the "demonstrations" at the SCOTUS Justices houses are all Paid "Protestors"

All ultimately that money is coming from us. It is the diabolically efficient. Steal from the productive class to pay people to...demand more theft from the productive class!

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (ESjRY)

459 455 If there is a conflict, which citizenship will prevail? Better to make an absolute that no dual citizenship for elected reps.
Posted by: mustbequantum at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (MIKMs)

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Or, no duel citizenship for Americans. Not every nation allows dual citizenship.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, looking for wonder in the modern world with Tati at May 11, 2022 09:26 AM (LvTSG)

460 I believe that they view instigating a civil war as a more acceptable risk than losing power.
Posted by: Sock Monkey

How about a nuclear war? Yes. Anything is more preferable to them than losing power. Anything. They are lost souls.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 11, 2022 09:26 AM (H8QX8)

461 441 Putin aint lookin so good these days... seems to have blown up overnight.

Wonder if sumptin is going? Someone spike his vodka?
Posted by: Haywood at May 11, 2022 09:22 AM (e1/md)

Putin is showing weakness. We can speculate why, but there's no denying it.
Moskva sunk? he does nothing.
Admiral Makarov and at least 2 other naval ships destroyed? He does nothing.
Forced to retreat from Kiev? he does nothing.
Donetsk now being shelled by Ukrainian artillery?
He does nothing.

all the predatory animals will come out and become bold when weakness is shown, which is what is happening to Putin now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:27 AM (r46W7)

462 444 NO WAY the Left is gonna give up the power they've stolen ... they'll do whatever it takes, including mass murder/genocide (simply look at history).

If you can steal an election you lost by as many as ten points, why not steal them all ?
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Umm, winning elections when you're dead is kind of pointless, rite?

Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (bA3Ln)

463 Markets all wound up for another elevator ride down this morning. The economy is killing the Junta, so I fully expect them to something dramatic and, per usual, incredibly stupid.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (Y3fp6)

464 Trump can easily easily run on a Peace and Prosperity platform, easily defended. Arguing against it would be ludicrous, although they would, of course.

Posted by: kraken at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (Vr12I)

465 Putin always likes those photo ops of being active and athletic. Vlad doesn't realize he isn't a kidsky anymore. Maybe he got banged up, thrown from a horse or a judo accident, and he's pumped on steroids.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 09:25 AM (lz5hY)

Steroids are often used during certain cancer treatments, right? A cousin of mine died of brain cancer. Before the diagnosis he was an active bicyclist and in super shape, hardly an ounce of fat. The next time I saw him was post-diagnosis (probably a year later) and he was hardly recognizable at first, he had gained so much weight.

Posted by: Mainah at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (B+qrE)

466 How about a nuclear war? Yes. Anything is more preferable to them than losing power. Anything. They are lost souls.

The inner party members all have boltholes - many in NZ, but all away from the big blue shitholes.

So...if a bunch of "their people" die...do they care? No.

Which amusingly means if things go nuclear Putin's best target is...Davos.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (ESjRY)

467 461 Down in Kremlin Archives, the boys are getting the old air brush ready.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 11, 2022 09:29 AM (lz5hY)

468 It's going to be a harsh shock when Russia is declared the winner and the conflict over and we move on to the next thing.

Our media told us Ukraine was winning the entire time, after all. How could Russia also have been winning?

Posted by: Moron Rubie - Enjoy your new DNA at May 11, 2022 09:29 AM (/6kZi)

469 How about a nuclear war? Yes. Anything is more preferable to them than losing power. Anything. They are lost souls.

Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.

Some people just don't understand human nature. Most people are happier with less, just as long as they have more than the next guy.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 09:29 AM (6cwNv)

470 Markets all wound up for another elevator ride down this morning. The economy is killing the Junta, so I fully expect them to something dramatic and, per usual, incredibly stupid.
Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (Y3fp6)

Yup.

Price controls in 3...2...1...

Posted by: naturalfake at May 11, 2022 09:29 AM (5NkmN)

471 Agreed. He's not petty.
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Unlike the anti Roy Moore and Christine O'Donnell assholes here.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at May 11, 2022 09:30 AM (Jtln5)

472 all the predatory animals will come out and become bold when weakness is shown, which is what is happening to Putin now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 11, 2022 09:27 AM (r46W7)

"Why isn't this madman acting like a madman? It's ruining our ratings!"

Posted by: Teh Meediyuh at May 11, 2022 09:30 AM (6FeV1)

473 Oz' whole body language in handling firearms was ridiculous. For people comfortable with guns, guns are also fun, and friends. Serious friends to be respected, but friends.

He handled his firearms like he was touching the Sacred Death Rays. Just ridiculous. And when you're being handed a gun you don't look away but look at the freaking gun. What a poser.

Posted by: Zek at May 11, 2022 09:30 AM (OzNIz)

474 With this latest $40 billion, what is the running total we have given to Ukraine in cash and weapons since Biden took office?
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Out of a $7-trillion budget? I'd guess a rounding error.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at May 11, 2022 09:30 AM (Jtln5)

475 Nood.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (R+bqd)

476 Rick Grenell was working hard at the CT GOP Convention to get Leora Levy over the line this past weekend. My first choice was Peter Lumaj, who is more overtly conservative.

The logic behind Levy was probably that she's more mainstream (although conservative), was up for a position that Trump nominated her for, and who was shivved by McConnell.

He wants McConnell out, and will back anyone that guarantees they won't support him for Leader in 2023.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (mdjgu)

477 The inner party members all have boltholes - many in NZ, but all away from the big blue shitholes.

So...if a bunch of "their people" die...do they care? No.

Posted by: 18-1

None of the inner party know how to grow food or transport it, and they aren't smart enough to think ahead. Frankly, if things go nuclear, dying fast is a benefit versus starving to death.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (5kI0z)

478 @450

>>With this latest $40 billion, what is the running total we have given to Ukraine in cash and weapons since Biden took office?

We've got to be close to 100 billion or alternatively, 100 billion more than the GOP controlled congress gave to Trump to build a wall along the Mexican border.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (mAunU)

479 Most people are happier with less, just as long as they have more than the next guy.

Yep. Under Trump I remember talking with a lot of wealthy left leaning LIVs.

They all believed themselves to be "middle class" and were mad at Trump for "helping the wealthy" even as they had million dollar+ homes, new cars, multiple overseas vacations a year, maids/nannies/etc and were seeing their real actual wealth explode (as was true for almost everyone in America under Trump)

Posted by: 18-1 at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (ESjRY)

480 Art up

Posted by: rickb223 TEXIT at May 11, 2022 09:32 AM (yt//j)

481 Markets all wound up for another elevator ride down this morning. The economy is killing the Junta, so I fully expect them to something dramatic and, per usual, incredibly stupid.
Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:28 AM (Y3fp6)

Junta: I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part!

Senator Bluto: We're just the guys to do it.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 11, 2022 09:32 AM (4I/2K)

482 He wants McConnell out, and will back anyone that guarantees they won't support him for Leader in 2023.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 11, 2022 09:31 AM (mdjgu)
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That's probably a big factor, like you say.

Posted by: Huck Follywood, Break The Teachers Unions at May 11, 2022 09:34 AM (Y3fp6)

483 Yep. Under Trump I remember talking with a lot of wealthy left leaning LIVs.

Yep. Everyone should read your post again. That's the problem whenever the TrueCons talk about "a rising tide lifts all boats". Most people just don't give a damn. Its human nature.

Conservatives spend just as much time denying basic human nature as the current crop of Communists.

Posted by: Glowie is the New Troll is the new Conspiracy Theory at May 11, 2022 09:34 AM (6cwNv)

484 Anyone got green environmental ammunition?
Posted by: Puddin Head

I have some green tip .556. Does that count? If I give it to them am I being environmentally conscious?

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at May 11, 2022 09:34 AM (2+2P7)

485 484 Anyone got green environmental ammunition?
Posted by: Puddin Head

I have some green tip .556. Does that count? If I give it to them am I being environmentally conscious?
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Posted by: Puddin Head at May 11, 2022 09:38 AM (bA3Ln)

486 380

Thanks for that link, I guess.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:45 AM (S1hrL)

487 Endorse whomever will win the election. If it's Oz, so be it. We've had worse.

Posted by: Ziba at May 11, 2022 09:48 AM (S1hrL)

488 If you are running to be a conservative candidate and feel the need to make a video showing you within in 50 miles of a firearm, most likely for the first time in 50 years, you quite likely share quiet moments with Mitch Romney over a diet coke. Oz Mehmet is the dickless version of Oprah who will dry hump the conservative voters until he gives them a rash on their collective asses.

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 11, 2022 10:13 AM (2mSQi)

489 Everyone is talking about Dr. Oz, while Lisa Snow Blower Murkowski and the Uniparty steal Alaska. Jungle primary, totally mail in, no signature verification? At that point how is that even an election?
And where are all those "stop the steal" groups who raised millions allegedly to fight this sort of thing?
Where are the equal protection lawsuits to challenge this crap?
How come its only the Stacey Abrams who sue to get what they want?

Posted by: Iblis at May 11, 2022 10:15 AM (abOpZ)

490 I'm right handed but have a left master eye. This is called cross dominance. I shoot handguns right handed but long guns left handed because my left eye is the one that picks up the sights and if I did long guns right handed I'd get my face bashed by the recoil.

Posted by: geoffb at May 11, 2022 10:37 AM (r//c2)

491 Trump (unfortunately) has a history of endorsing people who BEG to be endorsed by him and thenTURN on him.

Et tu Oz?

Posted by: Kurtz at May 11, 2022 10:40 AM (0YZ6P)

492 Trump likes public figures who like him. The higher profile the personality, the more Trump is attracted to them.

Trump's political principles are "Please like me" and #winning.

Once you realize that, every single thing he does makes perfect sense.

Posted by: insurgens ad opus at May 11, 2022 10:47 AM (SPD90)

493 It is not that unusual for a person to shoot a handgun with one hand and a long gun with another. If they are cross dominant with vision versus the hands it may actually help them. That's not something to call out a person on unless you know more.

The thumb behind the slide is rather telling though.

Posted by: JJ at May 11, 2022 10:57 AM (UzehA)

494 Susan Collins is a Republican that gets electec in deep blue Maine. Intelligent people aren't upset by this. Dummies are. You should be more upset by pathetic maggots like Murkowski in Al or Mittens in Utah. They get elected by Republicans and then punch the GOP in the face.

Posted by: Fisht at May 11, 2022 11:04 AM (ZRarh)

495 Re: the Ukrainian soldier with the Totenkopf:

big fucking deal. Young, aggressive, military men do the things young, aggressive military men do.

I'm sick and tired of this trend to sift through every pebble to try to find some Nazi symbolism and then paint everyone associated with a broad brush. It happens all the time in the US, too. One stupid asshole peckerwood Neo Nazi flies a Nazi flag from his truck, now suddenly the entire convoy is a Neo Nazi dogwhistle. It half makes me think that it's false flag stuff because it's too goddamn convenient.

But seriously, one trooper wearing a Totenkopf insignia is hardly worth even discussing. It's hardly a sign of Ukraine as a whole.

Posted by: Goober at May 11, 2022 11:06 AM (Hgvgt)

496 Just to be clear, I'm not defending the soldier, himself. Fuck all Nazis.

Posted by: Goober at May 11, 2022 11:07 AM (Hgvgt)

497 "...in 2012, three GOP dipsticks, Senate candidates Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock and Rep. Joe Walsh, made idiotic statements about abortion. All three lost (Akin and Mourdock losing easily winnable red-state races), and polling at the time showed that abortion was what did them in."

Posted by: Guy Smiley at May 11, 2022 07:35 AM (HsAzN)

Exactly. The leak was likely in part to provoke statements and restart the "Christian right" war of the past because it worked before.

Posted by: Bonnie Blue - no longer playing the game at May 11, 2022 11:40 AM (9qiMu)

498 I challenge anyone to read Salena Zito's article about Barnette in today's Washington Examiner, and then tell me with a straight face that the PA GOP isn't headed toward disaster if she wins the GOP primary next Tuesday.

Think Christine O'Donnell in DE. At least we were warned.

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