Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

(H/T Lin-duh)

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Mornin' Horde. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Before we get into the good old fashioned Prayer Revial, just a couple of rules to remind you about.

1) Opine and/or bloviate away until KT arrives with a new thread later this morning.
2) No running with sharp objects or gravy.
3) Be kind to one another even to the trolls.
4) Have a wonderful weekend. Or not. It's up to you.

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List

Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
9/6 – Jewells45 had bad news and needs prayers. Her CT scan indicated several nodes on her lungs, too many to count. It is very probable that she has lung cancer. Her husband is devastated, and she is scared to death.
11/1 Update – The brain MRI was negative (thank God!) and radiation treatments and the first infusion are set up for the week of 11/7. She also sends her thanks for the prayers, that got her through the initial shock and several procedures. Please keep praying for strength for her as she faces chemo and radiation.
11/18 Update – Jewells45’s first chemo treatment went find. The only issue was the steroids – they gave her a horrid headache.
11/1 – Euro could use some prayers, as she is hospitalized. She is out of ICU, but says her (6 broken) ribs hurt like heck and she is trying to prevent pneumonia. She sends thanks for the prayers.
11/5 Update – Euro is home from ICU and her border collie is staying by her side. He knows she is hurting.
11/2 – That Guy What Always Says Yeah Buddy asked for prayers from the Horde for his wife, who is in the ICU and getting a ventilator tube to help with her breathing. She caught the type A flu from him, and he cannot forgive himself for passing the flu to her. He is very worried about her.
11/12 Update – His wife is home from the hospital. She’d been released already once, but then had to go back in. She had shingles and a blood infection. Home health and a physical therapist are supposed to visit next week.
11/5 – Lola requested prayers for Phil, who is suffering from renal failure as a result of a rare autoimmune liver disease. He has displayed kindness, humor, and patience throughout his life, and could use peace and relief from pain and anxiety. Also prayers for strength and comfort for his wife and daughter are requested.
11/5 – Lola also asked for prayers for Lorraine, who lost her husband suddenly. They had a long and loving marriage even as he suffered severe, chronic illness for decades. Prayers that he rests in peace would also be greatly appreciated.
11/5 – Troyriser asks the Horde for prayers. His wife of 15 years (and the love of his life) suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack last month. She died in his arms, and he is struggling with nearly overwhelming grief. Prayers for strength to get through this would be appreciated.
11/5 – Wenda asked for prayers for her husband He’s struggled with Parkinson’s and dementia for several years. Two months ago, he just crashed, physically and in terms of his grip on reality. She had to agree to place his in memory care. Now he has taken another big step down, and cannot make sense of what is happening to him. He comes up with stories of horrible things he must have done to deserve this. This week they will be discussing palliative care and hospice. Any prayers are welcome.
11/5 – DD is a prayer warrior in the Horde. He and his wife have offered to drive to pray with people in the Flagstaff/Phoenix/Prescott AZ area. He is also in Tucson every other week, so could pray with people there, too. Please email me (Annie’s Stew) if you would like to get in contact with him.
11/6 – FortWorthMike sent an update on his grand-niece Chloe. She is the toddler we have been praying for who needs a kidney transplant. He wanted to let the group know that she still needs a transplant, but has made progress. She is home again now, happy and talking and running around. She still has daily dialysis, and continued prayers are much appreciated. They have helped her tremendously.
11/7 – Sven could use some prayers for healing of his incisive hernia on his right quadrant by his ribcage.
11/9 – Screaming in Digital asked for prayers for her aunt, who is dying, and her mom, who may not get there in time to say goodbye.
11/12 – grammie winger asked for prayers for peace, comfort, and wisdom for a difficult situation.
11/12 – Browndog asked for prayers for his mother, who just passed away. She finished her race at 101, having lived a full life.
11/12 – Cat Ass Trophy asked for prayers for his mother-in-law, who was hospitalized with sepsis after catching the flu while visiting his family. She had said she’d rather die than not see her grandkids, but it would be nice to not have it be prophetic. Prayers for a complete recovery are important since sepsis can cause organ failure. So far, she is improving, and they are getting a good assessment of where she is, health-wise.
11/12 – Sua Sponte sent his thanks for the Horde’s prayers. We had prayed for his friend, whose sister-in-law had been murdered. All worked out well, with no issues at the funeral, and her parents were able to attend. Also, she had life insurance, so her sons will be provided for. Thank you all so much.
11/15 – jewells45 asked for prayers. Her friend’s niece died in a car crash, at age 25. Please pray for her family.
11/17 – Screaming in Digital requests prayers for her upcoming move from WY back to the south. She’s thankful to be moving closer to her family and for a new job that should be a great fit. Many of the rough places have already been made smooth, but she still needs wisdom, mental and physical strength, and patience for another cross-country move. She also needs prayers that she can sell a car before the move (or a workable plan if not) and that she will be focused and productive in her new job.
11/23 Update – She sold the car today, with a major assist from her wonderful stepson. Many thanks to the Horde for the prayers!
11/22 – BacktoGA’s father received a bad PET scan showing the thyroid cancer is aggressive and spreading across his body. Please pray for a speedy recovery via radiation and chemo.
11/19 – P requests prayers for her friend K, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The doctors have also mentioned cysts on her pancreas and lesions on her liver. She will be having surgery on 11/28. She has a husband, 4 sons, and a large local youth group all depending on her.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.

Romans 8:26-27
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 09:00 AM

Comments

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1 Good morning again horde

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 09:01 AM (xhxe8)

2 First first ever?!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:02 AM (xT8gx)

3 Missed it by…. That much!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:02 AM (xT8gx)

4 Grammie's son needs an extra shot of prayer this morning.

Posted by: fd at November 26, 2022 09:02 AM (sn5EN)

5 I decided to choose the wonderful weekend option, I have done the bad weekend thing before and didn't much like it!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:02 AM (hOUT3)

6 I have a relative that needs prayer. Prefer not to describe all the sad and sordid details

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (xT8gx)

7 Just saw this:

"Coffee is made from plants, so technically I've had 8 salads today."

Posted by: t-bird at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (Ac9bb)

8 Prayers continue for my horde friends.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (nxdel)

9 5 I decided to choose the wonderful weekend option, I have done the bad weekend thing before and didn't much like it!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:02 AM (hOUT3)

I don't usually choose to have a bad weekend. They come out and attack me.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (aA3+G)

10 I can’t wait until electric car owners have to pay a tax equal to what they should of been paying at the pump for the miles they drive.

Posted by: Nimrod at November 26, 2022 09:04 AM (TCd1+)

11 Why can we not win in 2024? Why can we not achieve 270?

Posted by: AnnaS at November 26, 2022 08:57 AM

It's a matter of Electoral Vote math. Just look at the 2020 map. There was a path to 270 if the GOP flipped GA, AZ and I think NM? Without AZ, there is no path to 270.

This is assuming that no state with Democrat Governor will allow their state to vote for the Republican candidate. Which is a good assumption. Which is why AZ was so important and why the Deep State stole it.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:04 AM (Do5/p)

12 Hot Coffee!! Hot Moon by Mr. Smale...great read for you old skool NASA freaks, in reality it might be the Chinese this time around...

Posted by: Qmark at November 26, 2022 09:04 AM (ttO/Q)

13 Sounds like a good weekend to spend some time in prayer for others!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:05 AM (hOUT3)

14 Prayers sent.

Both for those asked, and unasked.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:05 AM (uLr+K)

15 That's it! Coffee! And more chocolate pie!

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 09:05 AM (AOD4b)

16 Good morning, everyone. Got some lights up outside yesterday, boxes of inside decorations out of the basement, and turned Smash loose. Today is the day I get the fake trees down from the attic. House is definitely starting to look Christmas-y.

Posted by: BifBewalski at November 26, 2022 09:05 AM (3CCua)

17 Mentioned some time ago, my uncle who had a stroke is now living in a Vet Hospital for long care ( Vietnam Vet). My aunt and cousin got him sprung out for Thanksgiving thanks to a loan wheelchair van so he could get to the family gathering. He was in good spirits for the day.

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 09:06 AM (xhxe8)

18 This weekend is all about leftovers, particularly dressing and gravy. I love making gravy from scratch, no packets for me, -boatloads of gravy.

And coffee.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (geVLo)

19 I can’t wait until electric car owners have to pay a tax equal to what they should of been paying at the pump for the miles they drive.

Posted by: Nimrod at November 26, 2022 09:04 AM

At least 8 States already have that and there may be more that I don't know of. They either charge a mileage tax or increase the registration fee for electric vehicles.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (uNylN)

20 Oh hey, look at me, in before 100 posts...

Good morning.

Prayers for those on the list, and those who aren't but need the support.

Go forth and have fun.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (CCSxw)

21 Having a San Franpsycho favorite. Cinnamon bagel, as soon as done need to get out and continue leaf collection

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (xhxe8)

22 I don't usually choose to have a bad weekend. They come out and attack me.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra

To be fair, that's what happens to me as well, the bad weekends choose ME, I never choose them!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (hOUT3)

23 What does the horde think: mental illness Vs demon possession. Both real and different things? Or often one and the same? One the former real and the latter not? I’ve seen some things that make me wonder…. And I’ve grown to greatly distrust “mental health professionals”

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (xT8gx)

24 Good Saturday morning, horde.

May God in His mercy provide healing and comfort and grace to all.

I'm so grateful for all of you.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:08 AM (OX9vb)

25 You can hear it right from the source. It's not so much a conspiracy but a well-orchestrated plan and the vast majority of the world is ignoring it.

The great reset is happening right now.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 08:48 AM

Yep. Ushered in by the first phase of their plan, The Long March Through the Institutions. This has been a long game they have been orchestrating for decades. While people who have been trying to warn everyone about it have been called conspiracy kooks.

Control the media and every institution of information dissemination, control the schools to brainwash the last two generations of Americans, control "entertainment" industry to brainwash further, control the healthcare and energy industries for more control of the masses, control the voting system to guarantee election victories and then the dagger is the massive influx of illegals (left-wing voters) to add to the brainwashed millennials and Gen-Z-ers to cement control of the electorate for generations.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:08 AM (Do5/p)

26 Good morning again dear morons with gratitude for your prayers. My cousin Phyllis reported to have fallen several times yesterday, will have to check in later with her daughter. We chatted last Sunday and she was very coherent ...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2022 09:08 AM (EZebt)

27 chocolate pie!
Posted by: Eromero

Conor and I are closely watching the USB ports...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:09 AM (hOUT3)

28 Mental illness AND demon possession, LVP.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 09:09 AM (AOD4b)

29
In the days after the 2020 election the Pennsylvania state legislature requested the head of Dominion to come and answer some questions. He ignored them. The legislature then wrote a bill to correct some of the blatant practices which skewed the election. The (D) Governor vetoed. The *only* chance any (R) has of getting to 270 is right through Pennsylvania. Trump *barely* won it in 2016 by a hundred thousand votes.

So who got elected a couple weeks back? Another (D) Governor. There will be no reform in this state. Philadelphia - and the encroachment of former Philly residents into the surrounding suburbs - will decide every election. So cheer on DeSantis or Trump all you want. It doesn't matter.

Posted by: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at November 26, 2022 09:09 AM (y3pKJ)

30 At least 8 States already have that and there may be more that I don't know of. They either charge a mileage tax or increase the registration fee for electric vehicles.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM

Interesting... something they don't talk about in those "Everyone, Everywhere" commercials by Chevy showing a bunch of happy people singing while driving around in their EVs.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:10 AM (Do5/p)

31 6 I have a relative that needs prayer. Prefer not to describe all the sad and sordid details
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

Our Father knows what we need. Prayers for your relative, Linus.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:11 AM (OX9vb)

32 Prayers for all Horde members, family and friends who are in need of God's blessing and aid.

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Mine was delicious and free from arguments and controversy. Kid2 is back in the DC area, Kid1 and family are having a sports weekend and I'm relaxing, reading, pampering the pooch, trolling libs and having a good weekend.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:11 AM (Zzbjj)

33 23
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

Do not underestimate the power of drugs, although they might well be viewed as a demonic tool!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:11 AM (hOUT3)

34 As always, prayers up for all of the Horde.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 26, 2022 09:12 AM (Wnv9h)

35 We survived Thanksgiving and actually had a lot of fun. Only one group of the Borg grandchildren (a 7 of 9 joke from me, 7 living/involved of the 9), but both kids are doing well, especially considering the remarkable and terrifying challenges they and their parents have faced over the past year.

Food always tastes so much better when I don't have to cook it.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:12 AM (MIKMs)

36 Interesting... something they don't talk about in those "Everyone, Everywhere" commercials by Chevy showing a bunch of happy people singing while driving around in their EVs while looking for a charging station
Posted by: Clyde Shelton

Respectfully submitted addition

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:13 AM (hOUT3)

37 31 - Thank you, April!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:13 AM (xT8gx)

38 At least 8 States already have that and there may be more that I don't know of. They either charge a mileage tax or increase the registration fee for electric vehicles

The easily hood-winked are easily taxed.

Posted by: Big Gov't at November 26, 2022 09:14 AM (Sv58p)

39 Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:07 AM (xT8gx)

I believe in both. As a retired "mental health professional", I don't like the current societal tendency, frequently exhibited here, to categorize evil plans, actions and philosophy as "mental illness". It isn't.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:14 AM (Zzbjj)

40 Skip, that's awesome. Your uncle, I mean. Not the bagel.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2022 09:15 AM (EZebt)

41 33 - Commissar: The individual in question has been prescribed “anti-psychotic drugs” for years…. I don’t trust them. Docs seem to experiment with them (on humans); that is the most generous description. They obviously don’t do as advertised

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:15 AM (xT8gx)

42 If the person speaks in a language he/she should not know, it's demonic possession.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 26, 2022 09:16 AM (I9VC/)

43 So who got elected a couple weeks back? Another (D) Governor. There will be no reform in this state. Philadelphia - and the encroachment of former Philly residents into the surrounding suburbs - will decide every election. So cheer on DeSantis or Trump all you want. It doesn't matter.

Posted by: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at November 26, 2022 09:09 AM

Same with Michigan. The opportunity to flip it red was obviously there, as Donald Trump won by 11,000 votes in 2016. But then the Deep State fortified it with mail-in-voting in 2018 and had a huge blue wave of Karen Democrats in office, most importantly as Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General. They then further fortified Michigan for generations with the Proposal that passed which basically made legal every Democrat voting trick (ballot harvesting, no Voter ID, mail-in-ballots, etc).

The Left has thousands of organizations, with massive network of funding, across the country which have been focusing and executing this stuff for decades. Meanwhile the Right has... nothing. And while the Left goes all-in 100% support behind their candidates, the Right is split and fighting amongst themselves.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:16 AM (Do5/p)

44 Food always tastes so much better when I don't have to cook it.
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:12 AM (MIKMs)

This is another great outcome of paring down the guest list. Reducing the stress of the weekend, makes everything better!

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:17 AM (Zzbjj)

45 Sometimes I picture Satan on his throne, thinking, "Well, I was going to send my legions to possess some people today, but those crazy fvckers up on earth seem to have things well in hand. Guess I'll go work the NYT crossword...."

Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 09:17 AM (SZfqZ)

46 42 If the person speaks in a language he/she should not know, it's demonic possession.

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse

Say Wha?

Posted by: Barbara Billingsly at November 26, 2022 09:18 AM (oTZbj)

47 DU- combining two of their favorite things: hating capitalism and COVIDian fanaticism.
Crowded stores! Happy Happy Retailers!!!Crowds very close to pre-pandemic levels. The pandemic is OO VV EE RR !! But is it? What do you think?

I think something is wrong. Burnout? Yet people keep posting they have covid and covid again and "I am really sic with covid" and no talk of what this can actually do to people.

Yeah....maybe as people get it multiple times, regardless of vaccination status, and don't die multiple times, they realize it might not be the worstest disease evar?

I mask all of the time in public. I do not care that where I live I am pretty much the only one.

The pandemic is not over. When it is over is a matter of science, not belief. More than 75% of communities are at substantial or high community transmission levels, even with the very minimal testing anyone is currently doing. Acting as if it is over and done with will only prolong it.

We're winding up year three of a five+ year event. The result of a cultivated culture of short attention spans, curated by those with evil intent.

Posted by: Intrepid Democratic Underground AoS Liaison at November 26, 2022 09:18 AM (NCgXW)

48 I don't usually choose to have a bad weekend. They come out and attack me.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (aA3+G)
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Hah!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (5pTK/)

49 While people who have been trying to warn everyone about it have been called conspiracy kooks.

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That always annoyed me. Leftist intellectuals were always perfectly straightforward about the Gramscian March... Far from hiding it, they bragged and gloated about it the entire time. And it was happening according to plan, plain as day. Particularly toward the end, as everything came to a head and accelerated toward full-spectrum institutional capture, we could watch one institution after another go openly Marxist on a weekly basis. To the point where Salvation Army bellringers are handing out pamphlets saying "cough up your money for racial justice you white piece of garbage."

When people say "Listen up - we're coming for you employing methods X, Y, and Z to accomplish ends A, B, and C," and all of it plays out exactly as they said, it's not a "theory," it's just a fact.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (oINRc)

50 39 - CN: Your views would be quite helpful, I think. Your posts are always thoughtful and wise. I’m talking about a young person first prescribed antidepressants at 12 or 13…. Seems to get worse as time goes by. Many different combos of drugs. VERY erratic and bizarre behavior. Docs always say: gotta find a better combo of drugs…. I don’t know…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (xT8gx)

51
The great reset is happening right now.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 08:48 AM

When your enemy tells you what they intend to do you can either ignore them or become proactive.

Fortunately, I have enough money to spend on retrofitting my hot water system into the most miserly system possible. On a timer, in-line 110 heaters that provide about eight minutes of 104 degree shower temperatures. For one hour a day. Annual savings at current cost of home heating oil - about $800.00 - cost of system, about $800.00 as a DIY project. Next year I start saving money.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (y3pKJ)

52 Having the last piece of Thanksgiving baklava with my coffee. So good.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (OX9vb)

53 G'morning again, everybody! I've done my coffee for now, gotten cleaned, shaved, and fed, and slopped the feline hogs. Off to get my ears lowered and pick up some more books at the library. It's cloudy, and I can feel a faint mist in the air. Prediction is for 100% chance of rain this p.m.

As usual on Saturday, I plan a nap after lunch. I hope to be up in time for the Pet Thread. Going out to dinner will depend on the rain, I guess.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 26, 2022 09:21 AM (KAKDL)

54 45 Sometimes I picture Satan on his throne, thinking, "Well, I was going to send my legions to possess some people today, but those crazy fvckers up on earth seem to have things well in hand. Guess I'll go work the NYT crossword...."
Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 09:17 AM (SZfqZ)

I have a CS Lewis vision of this. Satan can be relaxing on his throne, knowing that his helpers are spreading their philosophy with the assistance of governments around the globe.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:21 AM (Zzbjj)

55 "When your enemy tells you what they intend to do you can either ignore them or become proactive. "

Anybody remember 'Honor the threat'?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (uLr+K)

56 The pandemic is not over. When it is over is a matter of science, not belief. More than 75% of communities are at substantial or high community transmission levels, even with the very minimal testing anyone is currently doing. Acting as if it is over and done with will only prolong it.

Actually, it is over. A while back, someone stated that COVID is now going to be seasonal just like influenza. And since it is now well understood that COVID is about as deadly as influenza, science says the pandemic is over. The Plandemic was never based on science and was a cult/belief from the beginning.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (Do5/p)

57 They obviously don’t do as advertised
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:15 AM (xT8gx)

A medical professional and friend told me that very few doctors are really capable of assessing the risk/reward aspect of almost all drugs, especially the anti-psychotic ones. And this does not include side-effects from other drugs taken in parallel.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (hOUT3)

58 Mornin' Horde. Prayers for everyone who's ill, hurting, in need or difficulty. And prayers of thanks for my many blessings - which includes the Horde.

I'm heading to a new (to me) range in a little while, so it should be a good day.

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (pkAcY)

59 Oh, and my thoughts go out to all of you, including those with health and other troubles. Maybe the wind be always at your back, and may you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (KAKDL)

60 "The Long March Through the Institutions"

It's given us The Borg, an unholy alliance of BigGov, Media, Academia and an increasing number of co-opted corporations.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (SJsWC)

61 30 36 Happy people singing in a car endorsed by the government. The 2023 Chevy KDF.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 26, 2022 09:23 AM (lz5hY)

62 Local TV is all talking about the large crowds at the local greater Baltimore shopping malls.

But the video gives a distinct impression of far less of a turnout than is being spoken of.

Almost like we are being gaslit.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:24 AM (uLr+K)

63 There will never be another honest election. We will have to work around this. There are ways.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 09:24 AM (4svuj)

64 We brought some bits of prime rib from the Thanksgiving restaurant buffet home for the cats. A little warming and slicing, and they hoovered that meat right up.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 26, 2022 09:25 AM (KAKDL)

65 18. Mister Scott. “At least 8 States already have that and there may be more that I don't know of.”

Here’s hoping.

My iPad and ISP make it so hard to comment and play in the comments on this site. Sorry for the half arsed reply.

Posted by: Nimrod at November 26, 2022 09:25 AM (TCd1+)

66 A medical professional and friend told me that very few doctors are really capable of assessing the risk/reward aspect of almost all drugs, especially the anti-psychotic ones. And this does not include side-effects from other drugs taken in parallel.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:22 AM (hOUT3)

I wouldn't want to go as far as saying doctors are innumerate, but I doubt they have even a surface knowledge of statistics and probability.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 26, 2022 09:25 AM (CCSxw)

67 Interesting... something they don't talk about in those "Everyone, Everywhere" commercials by Chevy showing a bunch of happy people singing while driving around in their EVs.
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022

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"See the USA in your Chevrolet" -- if you can find a charging station.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 26, 2022 09:26 AM (KAKDL)

68 Just saw this:

"Coffee is made from plants, so technically I've had 8 salads today."
Posted by: t-bird at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM

What a happy coincidence! Hops is a plant too!

Posted by: Diogenes at November 26, 2022 09:26 AM (/LhIB)

69 >>While people who have been trying to warn everyone about it have been called conspiracy kooks.

Which is why I think Musk taking over Twitter is so important. For years we have all known that Twitter was a tool the left was using to silence dissent and push the left's narratives. We thought it was impregnable and resigned ourselves to being saddled with their disinformation system.

And in one day everything changed. Musk ripped off the cover and is exposing to the world what a corrupt and malignant shit hole it was and what its real purpose had become. And there is a whole lot more information coming if Musk is to be believed.

And now our side is free to use it to spread the truth and the left is freaking out. Losing the ability to control the narrative is deadly to them and they know it. People are beginning to fight back all over. The war is just starting, we are behind but we haven't lost.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 09:27 AM (ZLI7S)

70 My prayers go out to all those mentioned on the list, and cover even those unspoken requests by the morons and lurkers. May everyone here present experience the healing love and peace of Christ.

Posted by: kallisto at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (6pBsS)

71 Almost like we are being gaslit.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:24 AM (uLr+K)

A Communist party official goes to inspect a collective potato farm. He orders to be brought to the head farmer and barks at him to report on how the potato crop was this year.

The farmer is shaking and nervous. He knows he must give the official good news.

"The crop this year? It was unbelievable!" he says. "We had more potatoes than we knew what to do with. Potatoes everywhere, as far as the eye can see! Why, if we piled all the potatoes on top of one another, they would reach up all the way to heaven, all the way to God!"

The Communist official looks disapprovingly at the farmer. "Don’t you know this is the USSR?" he asks him. "We don’t have these foolish notions of God anymore. That’s just a silly superstition. There is no God."

The farmer looks at him levelly and says "That’s ok. There are no potatoes either."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (oINRc)

72 Sometimes I picture Satan on his throne, thinking, "Well, I was going to send my legions to possess some people today, but those crazy fvckers up on earth seem to have things well in hand. Guess I'll go work the NYT crossword...."
Posted by: PabloD

My vision is Satan sitting on his throne and telling an archdemon, "You know all I really had to do was introduce the concept of graft to the politicians, and they started doing my work for me!"

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (hOUT3)

73 "What a happy coincidence! Hops is a plant too!"

Cold Hops salad soup.

It's a thing

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (uLr+K)

74 Prayers for all of the horde in need. My problems are small in comparison.

Happy birthday smh.

Posted by: deplorable me. Usntakim. at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (ZMPCu)

75 64 We brought some bits of prime rib from the Thanksgiving restaurant buffet home for the cats.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

I chopped up the heart and livers from the turkey for Wu, and she chowed that down in record time.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:28 AM (OX9vb)

76 "This is assuming that no state with Democrat Governor will allow their state to vote for the Republican candidate."

SCOTUS will hear a case arguing that the plain words of the Constitution say that state legisltures, and only state legislatures, contol federal POTUS elections. I don't know how this would affect the outcome in actual practice.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM (SJsWC)

77 I wouldn't want to go as far as saying doctors are innumerate, but I doubt they have even a surface knowledge of statistics and probability.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 26, 2022 09:25 AM

Pharmacists are much more knowledgeable than doctors about drug interactions and side effects because that is their only job, but most states wont let them prescribe drugs except in extremely limited circumstances. And most wont do it because of insurance issues.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM (uNylN)

78 They need to learn a new word. It's not a pandemic any more. It's endemic. It will be with us like the flu or a cold.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 26, 2022 09:30 AM (uz3Px)

79 Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 09:27 AM (ZLI7S)

Thanks for that good word, Jack.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 26, 2022 09:31 AM (io/eI)

80 Gotta wrap up and do some vehicle stuff. Listen to some preachers on the radio

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 09:32 AM (4svuj)

81 Having the last piece of Thanksgiving baklava with my coffee. So good.

Our Thanksgiving Day hostess gave us a foil pan filled with desserts as we left her home. I thought: Oh there's too much sweet in there, I'll just freeze most of it and we'll consume them as the weeks pass.

Everything was gone within 24 hours.

Posted by: kallisto at November 26, 2022 09:32 AM (6pBsS)

82 Having the last piece of Thanksgiving baklava with my coffee. So good.

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM

Nice. I think the RMBS Mom is planning to make a batch soon.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 26, 2022 09:32 AM (Wnv9h)

83 Skrelnik!

Posted by: Olaf at November 26, 2022 09:32 AM (svMAu)

84 SCOTUS will hear a case arguing that the plain words of the Constitution say that state legisltures, and only state legislatures, contol federal POTUS elections. I don't know how this would affect the outcome in actual practice.
Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM (SJsWC)
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Whitmer had her AG investigate the people running against her and got them tossed from the ballot, if I remember correctly. Whitmer set the standard, got away with it and you can bet other D governors took notice. Heck, the Biden DOJ publicly hauled one R candidate back to DC in chains, I believe.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (5pTK/)

85 Prayers for healing, strength and rough places made smooth for all on the prayer list and for others who posted today and for unspoken prayer requests.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (io/eI)

86 "This is assuming that no state with Democrat Governor will allow their state to vote for the Republican candidate."

SCOTUS will hear a case arguing that the plain words of the Constitution say that state legisltures, and only state legislatures, contol federal POTUS elections. I don't know how this would affect the outcome in actual practice.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM

Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin's election laws were not followed in the 2020 election and each State's supreme court said so, yet here we are.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (uNylN)

87 Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (xT8gx)

Have he had a "drug holiday"? We used to get heavily medicated patients that were very unwell. Often the best course of action was to detox them from everything and see what was really there, and start over, or not start at all. Examples: kids on medications that were prescribed for ADHD that were more hyper and disorganized than ever, people who were clearly experiencing psychiatric side effects from antidepressants that were then prescribed neuroleptics and mood stabilizers.
We had a depressed man, who was depressed for a reason that would have responded to time and love and talk, who became psychotic from his antidepressant. "Detoxing" him in a clinical setting was probably necessary due to the psychosis and due to the outpatient people's fear of being responsible if it went wrong. It went without a hitch. Often the secret to dealing with depression is teasing out the old-fashioned "precipitating event"

These days insurance companies and CMS push for a quick titration of medication and an early discharge. Mental health care is a mess.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (Zzbjj)

88 Finding the right combination and dosage of antipsychotic Rx is a crapshoot.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (EZebt)

89 Turkey is now 49¢ a pound. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 09:34 AM (DhOHl)

90 People are beginning to fight back all over. The war is just starting, we are behind but we haven't lost.

c.f. 1942

Posted by: Dennis the peasant's wife at November 26, 2022 09:35 AM (eOEVl)

91 Hi notsothoreau! I hope you're loving your new home.

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 09:35 AM (pkAcY)

92 77 I was coming back from a road trip, hit a critter at high speed and was delayed. Ran short on my BP meds and I was a distance from a VA facility. Went to a local pharmacy, explained my case to the old pharmacist and he fixed me up with a 10 day supply. He said it was refreshing someone coming in with a tale not involving pain pills. Since then, I have a VA scrip and a private sector. Stuff isn't expensive for a 90 day fill.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at November 26, 2022 09:36 AM (lz5hY)

93 >>>Satan can be relaxing on his throne, knowing that his helpers are spreading their philosophy with the assistance of governments around the globe.

>I'm thinking we need a satirical short of Satan sitting on the couch in his piss-stained underwear playing xbox and becoming irate every time his minions disturb him. Give it a Mark Twain flare. Nothing too vulgar or obscene, just a measure of humanity as it exists in the present.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2022 09:36 AM (geVLo)

94 >>Turkey is now 49¢ a pound. Just sayin'.

I'm gonna grab one and freeze it and smoke it this winter. My Thanksgiving bird turned out great and the leftovers are just as good days later.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 09:37 AM (ZLI7S)

95 I wouldn't want to go as far as saying doctors are innumerate, but I doubt they have even a surface knowledge of statistics and probability.
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 26, 2022 09:25 AM (CCSxw)

I believe that most medical training nowadays can be termed "Call and Response"!
Patient: "I have "this" problem!
Medico: "Take "Drug X" for ten days!"

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:37 AM (hOUT3)

96 Turkey is now 49¢ a pound. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 09:34 AM (DhOHl)

Planning on a ham for Christmas...maybe I can get a loan.

Posted by: BignJames at November 26, 2022 09:38 AM (AwYPR)

97 Oh there's too much sweet in there, I'll just freeze most of it and we'll consume them as the weeks pass.

Everything was gone within 24 hours.
Posted by: kallisto

Hahahaha!

Posted by: April--dash my lace wigs! at November 26, 2022 09:38 AM (OX9vb)

98 I'm sitting right here.

Posted by: Screwtape Letters at November 26, 2022 09:38 AM (DhOHl)

99 USA needs to beat Iran to advance out of pool play.
Who says the soccer gods don't have a sense of humor.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:38 AM (SJsWC)

100 I am, SiD. Had Thanksgiving with Salty and Mrs.Salty. Hope your move goes smoothly,

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 26, 2022 09:38 AM (uz3Px)

101 87 - CN, thank you! The approach you describe makes much sense. Not a single doc has mentioned a detox approach…. I can attest that it is a mess (alas).

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM (xT8gx)

102 I need to get that shirt.

Posted by: exdem13 at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM (W+kMI)

103 Alright, in before 100...out just after.

Off to the gym. Catch y'all later in the day/evening.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM (CCSxw)

104 Same with Michigan. The opportunity to flip it red was obviously there, as Donald Trump won by 11,000 votes in 2016. But then the Deep State fortified it with mail-in-voting in 2018 and had a huge blue wave of Karen Democrats in office, most importantly as Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General. They then further fortified Michigan for generations with the Proposal that passed which basically made legal every Democrat voting trick (ballot harvesting, no Voter ID, mail-in-ballots, etc).

The Left has thousands of organizations, with massive network of funding, across the country which have been focusing and executing this stuff for decades. Meanwhile the Right has... nothing. And while the Left goes all-in 100% support behind their candidates, the Right is split and fighting amongst themselves.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at November 26, 2022 09:16 AM

if abortion was not on the ballot, whitmer & her crew would have lost by double digits

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM (ENBF0)

105 Please add to your prayers the soul of my beloved wife, who passed away early Wednesday morning. She is at rest and finally free of pain.

Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (9rOvr)

106
SCOTUS will hear a case arguing that the plain words of the Constitution say that state legisltures, and only state legislatures, contol federal POTUS elections. I don't know how this would affect the outcome in actual practice.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM

That would be great news if they decided to uphold the constitution. But if the Pennsylvania legislature creates a bill to control election procedures and the (D) Governor can veto it - how in the hell is that Constitutional? But here we sit.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (y3pKJ)

107 Prayers for you, Deplorable. I am sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at November 26, 2022 09:41 AM (uz3Px)

108 99 USA needs to beat Iran to advance out of pool play.
Who says the soccer gods don't have a sense of humor.
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if Iran wins the mullahs will buy them all Toyota pickups. If Team USA wins Hunter should buy them all hookers. Motivation!

Posted by: exdem13 at November 26, 2022 09:41 AM (W+kMI)

109 Very sorry for your loss, Van Owen.

Posted by: JackStraw at November 26, 2022 09:41 AM (ZLI7S)

110 She is at rest and finally free of pain.
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen

Prayers up for her, you, and your family!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:42 AM (hOUT3)

111 Pharmacists are much more knowledgeable than doctors about drug interactions and side effects because that is their only job, but most states wont let them prescribe drugs except in extremely limited circumstances. And most wont do it because of insurance issues.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM (uNylN)

The trick might be to force prescribers to go back to the old ways of presenting the patients and families with a cost-benefit analysis and detailed consent forms for every single medication. By the time I retired, this was only required for clozaril, and you could not get it without the consent forms and the requisite blood work on file.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:42 AM (Zzbjj)

112 Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (9rOvr)

Sincere condolences to you as you mourn the loss of your life companion. It must be great comfort for you to know she is at peace.

Posted by: kallisto at November 26, 2022 09:43 AM (6pBsS)

113 Van Owen,

Prayers sent.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:43 AM (uLr+K)

114 Since I usually miss the Pet Thread because of nap time -- eldest kidlet just adopted two cats. Thank goodness, because she had kinda promised her toddler a dog. She works, husband works (and travels), new house (with lead issues), and new baby. She is not really a dog person.

So good news. The two cats are outgoing, curious, very social, and cool with the toddler and baby. I am very happy, but youngest kidlet has started talking about a dog because we really miss Old Dog and New Old Dog. I'm not ready yet because I still hear them, but I'm sure it won't be long.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:44 AM (MIKMs)

115 I'm thinking we need a satirical short of Satan sitting on the couch in his piss-stained underwear playing xbox and becoming irate every time his minions disturb him. Give it a Mark Twain flare. Nothing too vulgar or obscene, just a measure of humanity as it exists in the present.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2022 09:36 AM (geVLo)
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the problem with that idea is that, according to Scripture, it very well bumps up against the whole "reviling Angelica Majesties" of Jude 1:8. Even Michael, the Archangel, did not dare pronounce judgement against Satan, but, instead, asked the Lord to rebuke Satan.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:44 AM (5pTK/)

116 hoooooorde ! Good morning !

Posted by: runner at November 26, 2022 09:44 AM (V13WU)

117 "Please add to your prayers the soul of my beloved wife, who passed away early Wednesday morning. She is at rest and finally free of pain."
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (9rOvr)

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Posted by: lowandslow at November 26, 2022 09:44 AM (qH6FZ)

118 Please add to your prayers the soul of my beloved wife, who passed away early Wednesday morning. She is at rest and finally free of pain.
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (9rOvr)

Please accept my condolences, sir.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 26, 2022 09:45 AM (Va63D)

119 Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen
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I'm so sorry. Praying.

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 09:45 AM (pkAcY)

120 Prayers, Van Owen.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:45 AM (5pTK/)

121 Please add to your prayers the soul of my beloved wife, who passed away early Wednesday morning. She is at rest and finally free of pain.
Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM (9rOvr)
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May her memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 26, 2022 09:46 AM (EZebt)

122 if abortion was not on the ballot, whitmer & her crew would have lost by double digits

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM

Add in that idiot grassley introducing a National abortion ban a month away from the election and it was the perfect storm for republicans. Sometimes I think the gop(e) does it on purpose.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:47 AM (uNylN)

123 House and Senate: "The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators."

POTUS:
"Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress."

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:47 AM (SJsWC)

124 Condolences Van Owen

Posted by: JROD (Rick Perry/Scott Walker 2024) at November 26, 2022 09:47 AM (IlL6s)

125 Linked a fantastic article couple days ago on computers, you have the hardware but don't own the software, same with your state election machine, they don't control the software so in essence someone or some company gets to run your election

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 09:48 AM (xhxe8)

126 VanOwen, may you remember the good times with joy and gratitude. My condolences.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:48 AM (MIKMs)

127 Prayers for all the Horde, and specially for you, Van Owen, may the Lord comfort you, and bless and keep the soul of your dear wife.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 09:49 AM (Kd4bG)

128 And the Pennsylvania representative got ran over by the Emperor Wolf, SoS and the State Supreme Court none of who legally had a word

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 09:50 AM (xhxe8)

129 Add in that idiot grassley introducing a National abortion ban a month away from the election
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Pretty sure that was That Idiot Lindsay Graham. (Note his new title)

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM (MIKMs)

130 90 People are beginning to fight back all over. The war is just starting, we are behind but we haven't lost.

c.f. 1942
Posted by: Dennis the peasant's wife at November 26, 2022 09:35 AM

WOLVERINES!!!!

Posted by: Graffiti spray-painted on window of local DNC office at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM (NCgXW)

131 Sincere condolences Van Owen.

Posted by: That NLurker guy where's my Irene Adler? at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM (eGTCV)

132
101 87 - CN, thank you! The approach you describe makes much sense. Not a single doc has mentioned a detox approach…. I can attest that it is a mess (alas).
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:39 AM (xT8gx)

This must be done in a clinical setting. No one would say "stop the medications on your own" especially after years. In the case of the depressed guy on a single antidepressant and a splash of risperdal, neither med was long standing, and we had complete assurance that the guy never had a previous psychotic episode and was not ever suicidal.

I suggest presenting the "team" with a pile of research on drug holidays. These would not be recommended for people with non-drug induced manias or psychosis. When these categories stop medication, disaster can strike.

Be sure to put together a complete history of medications with dates and dosages.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM (Zzbjj)

133 Add in that idiot grassley introducing a National abortion ban a month away from the election
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Pretty sure that was That Idiot Lindsay Graham. (Note his new title)

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM

Your right, got my idiots mixed up.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:52 AM (uNylN)

134 Pretty sure that was That Idiot Lindsay Graham. (Note his new title)
Posted by: mustbequantum at November 26, 2022 09:51 AM (MIKMs)
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Yeah, Light in the Loafers Lindsey opening his fool mouth to say such a thing when there was no possibility of such a bill seeing the light of day was beyond foolish. Almost like he knew exactly what he was doing.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:53 AM (5pTK/)

135 "Your right, got my idiots mixed up."

Easy to do when we have so many.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:53 AM (uLr+K)

136 Rs control many more state legislatures, including WI, MI, PA and AZ.

Posted by: Ignoramus at November 26, 2022 09:53 AM (SJsWC)

137 "Your right, got my idiots mixed up."

Easy to do when we have so many.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

You have to admit, this is almost the perfect Horde comment!
Well done VIA!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana ~ again! ~ at November 26, 2022 09:55 AM (hOUT3)

138 Pharmacists are much more knowledgeable than doctors about drug interactions and side effects because that is their only job, but most states wont let them prescribe drugs except in extremely limited circumstances. And most wont do it because of insurance issues.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 09:29 AM (uNylN)

We used to sit down with patients and families and multiple page forms going over potential side effects and making sure people understood. It was sometimes hard to do and required significant time on both ends, but I don't think it was ever unnecessary.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:56 AM (Zzbjj)

139 I'm going to go out on a limb and say Black Friday is going to become Black Friday Week, followed by Black Friday Month.

Mainly because retail numbers just aren't going to be good.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 09:56 AM (5pTK/)

140 Thank you!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 09:57 AM (uLr+K)

141 I'm having a heck of a time figuring out how I'm going to heat up all the side dishes I made yesterday, then transport them to our dinner gathering without everything either getting cold or turning into a total disaster.
All I can hear in my head is "gotta sous vide that shit," but I don't think that's going to work....

Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 09:58 AM (SZfqZ)

142 I am so sorry, Van Owen. Prayers and love to you.

Posted by: Piper at November 26, 2022 09:58 AM (ZdaMQ)

143 Rs control many more state legislatures, including WI, MI, PA and AZ.
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Makes you wonder why Rs couldn't win the governors' races in those states. *scratches head*

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 09:58 AM (pkAcY)

144 I find that most conservatives are focused on the process. Is it fair? Is it being followed?

Most lefties are focused on the results. Did we win? If so, it's fine. If not, we wuz robbed by an illegitimate winner.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 10:01 AM (uLr+K)

145 LinusVanPelt, depending on the cause, diet can have a powerful effect on the brain.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:01 AM (Kd4bG)

146 Easy to do when we have so many.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

*******

Which suggests a possible change in your nick to Village Idiots' Apprentice.

Or are you bound to one particular idiot?

Posted by: Muldoon at November 26, 2022 10:01 AM (ykeLU)

147 All I can hear in my head is "gotta sous vide that shit," but I don't think that's going to work....
Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 09:58 AM (SZfqZ)
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Wrap in foil, transport under the hood of the car, arrives nice and toasty!

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:01 AM (5pTK/)

148 Well, my second mug of coffee is done. Time to get busy. Clean up, pack up, hit the road for AZ.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 26, 2022 10:02 AM (Va63D)

149 Van Owen my sincere condolences

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 10:02 AM (xhxe8)

150 Well, my second mug of coffee is done. Time to get busy. Clean up, pack up, hit the road for AZ.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 26, 2022 10:02 AM (Va63D)
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Whereabouts in AZ are you headed?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:04 AM (5pTK/)

151 Well, my second mug of coffee is done. Time to get busy. Clean up, pack up, hit the road for AZ.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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AOP, I don't suppose you travel through Wyoming, do you?

Whatever your route, safe travels!

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 10:04 AM (pkAcY)

152 "Or are you bound to one particular idiot?"

Bound to one.

Our son's Godfather and my best friend.

The late Original Village Idiot.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 10:05 AM (uLr+K)

153
I am so sorry, Van Owen. I was just looking up some great eulogies and I found a popular result. Your wife wasn't part Vulcan, per chance?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 10:05 AM (y3pKJ)

154 These days insurance companies and CMS push for a quick titration of medication and an early discharge. Mental health care is a mess.
Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 09:33 AM (Zzbjj)

And I'm here to fix it!

Posted by: Admiral Rachel Levine, who is a pediatric psychiatrist (really!) at November 26, 2022 10:05 AM (PiwSw)

155 Get Woke, Go Broke: Disney’s First Openly Gay Teen Romance Flops At the Box-Office; Receives Lowest Rating Ever for a Disney Animated Feature

LOL gee what a shocka

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 26, 2022 10:06 AM (dO/0d)

156 "And I'm here to fix it!"

Says the dude in the dress.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 10:06 AM (uLr+K)

157 Mastriano had no ads in PA afaict

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:06 AM (Kd4bG)

158 Time to get ready for the range.

Love and hugs to all y'all.

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 10:07 AM (pkAcY)

159 What does the horde think: mental illness Vs demon possession. Both real and different things? Or often one and the same?

We are up to eight billion people on the planet. Is the number of demons finite or has it kept up? The apostles went about proclaiming the gospel, and in Acts we read of specific exorcism events. Jesus told the disciples that they would "bind spirits" and in eschatological readings there is a day when the "spirits will be unchained". The historian Plutarch observed that following the Great Commission, that oracles stop speaking (demonic events).

The Scriptural and historical evidences suggest that demons are bound and I'm guessing not acting in the direct ways that was routine up until 60AD or so.

Romans 1 spells out what I call the Road to Reprobation which can probably map out what you are witnessing and calling "demon possession". So it is indeed spiritual, but humans are pretty evil outside the work of the Paraclete and many don't need the demonic boost.

But yes, I am open to the idea that some people can still be demonically possessed - I'm not sure what that looks like though.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:07 AM (3hSHB)

160 PabloD can you heat them at the site?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:08 AM (Kd4bG)

161 Please add to your prayers the soul of my beloved wife, who passed away early Wednesday morning. She is at rest and finally free of pain.

Posted by: That Deplorable SOB Van Owen at November 26, 2022 09:40 AM

Prayers up for her and your family. May her memory be eternal.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 26, 2022 10:08 AM (Wnv9h)

162
Mastriano had no ads in PA afaict

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:06 AM

The attack ads labeling him an 'insurrectionist' for being on the Capitol grounds on J6 were never-ending though.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 10:08 AM (y3pKJ)

163 Blake - yeah, I've heard stories about traveling salesmen cooking their meals on their engines. I have a vision of a trail of candied yams and green bean casserole leading from my house to our destination, and the surviving mashed potatoes tasting a lot like 10W-30. I do have some foil containers; maybe I'll improvise some sort of carrying case with a cardboard box and towels. I once saw a video about "straw box" cooking and how it was used to conserve cooking stove fuel.

Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 10:09 AM (SZfqZ)

164 CN - Is it ever a good idea to prescribe antidepressants to a 12 or 13 year old? My instincts say no, but it’s common. Along with adderol (sp)

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 10:10 AM (xT8gx)

165 Time to get ready for the range.

Love and hugs to all y'all.

Posted by: screaming in digital at November 26, 2022 10:07 AM

Have fun!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 26, 2022 10:10 AM (Wnv9h)

166 Basic article on drug holidays:
https://tinyurl.com/yz67759x

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:10 AM (Zzbjj)

167 But yes, I am open to the idea that some people can still be demonically possessed - I'm not sure what that looks like though.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:07 AM (3hSHB)

Not bugged-out eyes, for sure.

Posted by: Adam Schiff and AOC at November 26, 2022 10:10 AM (PiwSw)

168 For those interested in a very knowledgable analysis of the current state of the war in Ukraine, you can find it here.
https://tinyurl.com/h68htupj
Some of the topics include:
1) Ferocious fighting in Donbas, and artillery battles in Kherson.
2) Russian "almost" human wave attacks. They use blocking troops behind the line of mobiks, who are in turn behind the criminals they send to be slaughtered in the HWAs.
3) Russian demolition of the Uke power grid. This is not just a deliberate strategy to make Ukraine uninhabitable, but quite possibly to cause a nuclear accident.
4) General Surovikin and his role in the attacks on infrastructure.

If you're interested in Prof. Clarke's qualifications to speak on these matters, you can find them here.
https://tinyurl.com/43eczp4w

Posted by: Archimedes at November 26, 2022 10:11 AM (eOEVl)

169 But yes, I am open to the idea that some people can still be demonically possessed - I'm not sure what that looks like though.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:07 AM (3hSHB)
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According to what I've heard via Calvary Chapel, missionaries who have worked in the field for a long time have had such demonic encounters.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:11 AM (5pTK/)

170 Most Gracious Heavenly Father,
We thank You for forgiving our many sins. Thank You for Your many other blessings, as all good things come from You. Lord, we ask for healing for our sick of body and of mind. Guide their medical teams as they minister to our loved ones, as You look deep into their suffering souls and give them peace and understanding.
These things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Saviour.
Amen

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 10:11 AM (z3WCn)

171 Irene Cara died. I am getting old Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at November 26, 2022 10:11 AM (dO/0d)

172 3) Russian demolition of the Uke power grid. This is not just a deliberate strategy to make Ukraine uninhabitable, but quite possibly to cause a nuclear accident.

Except it isn't really an accident when it's part of a deliberate strategy.

Posted by: Archimedes at November 26, 2022 10:12 AM (eOEVl)

173 The attack ads labeling him an 'insurrectionist' for being on the Capitol grounds on J6 were never-ending though.
Posted by: Divide by Zero

As well as those saying he would ban abortions in cases of rape and that he would deny electors.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:12 AM (Kd4bG)

174 I'm not very good about posting here. It was a very quiet Thanksgiving - just me. On one hand, I missed the kids a lot, on the other, the break was extremely needed. One thing that happens to me a lot is that if I am really overdue for some rest, I end up getting sick on the "break" which is what happened this time, and so I spent half of yesterday feeling awful. So much of my concentration is just on getting stuff done that I haven't had time to ponder the "bigger picture" much, but some of that started to come in last night and it made me really sad. He's completely lying when he says he wants things to go smoothly - he wants them to go his way, and gets angry with me for not rolling over and doing them the way he wants. I'm tired of that too, and the idea that he basically wants to split the kids is heartbreaking. There's tons to be grateful for despite everything, and I've been trying to remember that and document it as well... gives me something to think about and write about.

Posted by: Katja at November 26, 2022 10:13 AM (GDvjU)

175 "Rs control many more state legislatures, including WI, MI, PA and AZ."

I can only speak for WI, but while the GOP may dominate the legislature, the RINO's still outnumber the actual conservatives in those caucuses.

Posted by: lowandslow at November 26, 2022 10:15 AM (qH6FZ)

176 *I'm going to go out on a limb and say Black Friday is going to become Black Friday Week, followed by Black Friday Month.*

Black Months Matter!

Posted by: Revrun Al at November 26, 2022 10:16 AM (DhOHl)

177 "Black Months Matter!"

Purses up...
Don't shoot!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 10:18 AM (uLr+K)

178 Local headline: Black Friday in Houston is no longer the chaotic crowd we're used to.

also

Domestic violence cases increase during the holidays, experts say.

Posted by: Count de Monet at November 26, 2022 10:18 AM (4I/2K)

179 Katja, prayers

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 26, 2022 10:20 AM (Kd4bG)

180 AOP save travels and Godspeed

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 10:20 AM (xhxe8)

181 Speaking of "black Friday" has there been any mention of the typical rioting at Best Buy or Walmart yet?

I saw an article yesterday where some chains are actually using steel cables to tie down the most stolen items. A store employee is supposed to unlock them, assuming you've paid for it.

I can only imagine the lines, the frustration and anger that's going to happen if this goes down.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2022 10:21 AM (Q4IgG)

182 Domestic violence cases increase during the holidays, experts say.

Posted by: Count de Monet at November 26, 2022 10:18 AM (4I/2K)

Super Bowl Sunday in particular...a regular massacre.

Posted by: BignJames at November 26, 2022 10:21 AM (AwYPR)

183 CN: Your views would be quite helpful, I think. Your posts are always thoughtful and wise. I’m talking about a young person first prescribed antidepressants at 12 or 13…. Seems to get worse as time goes by. Many different combos of drugs. VERY erratic and bizarre behavior. Docs always say: gotta find a better combo of drugs…. I don’t know…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:19 AM (xT8gx)

There's the well discussed concept today of how puberty blockers and other powerful drugs are impairing the development of kids who don't have a clue who they are.

I think a similar argument can be made for the early prescribing of powerful psych drugs to kids who exhibit unwanted behaviors.

The human brain is so poorly understood, and research isn't really making progress. For most people, psych drugs AT BEST give them an opportunity to function well enough to get along, and if a 12/13 year old is on them, what else is being done to allow that child to develop? To grow as a human being? If it's just the drugs, one lesson the child learns is that drugs are the answer. Which is a bad answer to arrive at.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:21 AM (NWBBy)

184 the problem with that idea is that, according to Scripture, it very well bumps up against the whole "reviling Angelica Majesties" of Jude 1:8. Even Michael, the Archangel, did not dare pronounce judgement against Satan, but, instead, asked the Lord to rebuke Satan.

Interesting point. Actually all of Jude is worth considering. I am particularly drawn to v24 "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling..." A reminder that temptation is ever present and without continual Divine intervention against our nature to surrender to temptation, we would be like Adam and even the fallen angels.

The unregenerate don't have this, and the reprobate are doomed to always be led to the grave by temptation.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:22 AM (3hSHB)

185 I saw an article yesterday where some chains are actually using steel cables to tie down the most stolen items. A store employee is supposed to unlock them, assuming you've paid for it.

I can only imagine the lines, the frustration and anger that's going to happen if this goes down.

What a shame!

Posted by: Jeff Bezos at November 26, 2022 10:24 AM (eOEVl)

186 CDC Says It’s Monitoring a New COVID Variant Known as “XBB” – Deemed ‘Most Vaccine Resistant Strain Ever’

https://tinyurl.com/59rx74ah

Posted by: Here we go again! at November 26, 2022 10:24 AM (I+3SI)

187 Pablo,
Use a cooler. They will keep things warm also. I kept my fried turkey in a cooler to keep warm.

Posted by: lin-duh at November 26, 2022 10:24 AM (UUBmN)

188 vmom - my concerns about on-site heating are two-fold: first, if the turkey isn't done, there won't be room in the oven; and second, I don't want to delay dinner if the reheating takes longer than expected. Then the turkey gets cold, etc.

Posted by: PabloD at November 26, 2022 10:25 AM (SZfqZ)

189 XBB -> eXtreme Bad Breath?

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 26, 2022 10:25 AM (oeMlU)

190 I saw an article yesterday where some chains are actually using steel cables to tie down the most stolen items. A store employee is supposed to unlock them, assuming you've paid for it.

I wonder how long it is going to be before they have a Service Merchandise model where the show room is all demonstration models and the customer collects tickets for what items they want, present to the cashier and wait for package handlers in the back to toss them on to an awaiting conveyor belt once purchase has been confirmed.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:26 AM (3hSHB)

191 "Use a cooler. They will keep things warm also. I kept my fried turkey in a cooler to keep warm."

I wonder if you can put some of those permanent ice packs in almost boiling water, and then include them with the warm food in the cooler, all wrapped well inside towels in the cooler.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 26, 2022 10:27 AM (uLr+K)

192 To be honest, I think the whole Black Friday frenzy thing has been dying out for years. Around here I don't even think the stores open early anymore.

Posted by: lowandslow at November 26, 2022 10:29 AM (qH6FZ)

193 There's tons to be grateful for despite everything, and I've been trying to remember that and document it as well... gives me something to think about and write about.
Posted by: Katja at November 26, 2022 10:13 AM (GDvjU)

You are going through divorce too? I think that's very important, that you force yourself to focus on where to find gratitude. And wherever possible, remember that this other person is going through a hard time too. Doesn't mean you give in, and frankly the other person's anger is not your problem anymore. Do what you must, including taking care of yourself. It's easy to forget to do that, and yes, your body will tell you when you're not.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:29 AM (NWBBy)

194 My sister in S.C. told me a woman tried to take a computer out of her shopping basket. When sister said 'excuse me, that's My computer in My basket.' The woman said 'it was just sitting there.' Sister said 'yes, with My hand on the basket.' As soon as that woman walked away, another one tried the same thing. They never knew how close they came.......

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 10:31 AM (z3WCn)

195 Posted by: Katja at November 26, 2022 10:13 AM

Prayers for you and yours, Katja.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 26, 2022 10:31 AM (Wnv9h)

196 Well the neighbors have decided to part with their Toyota Tundra for a paltry $800.00. Oil change, new battery and a set of tires and I just gots me 100,000 mile to go truck for next to nothing. Their kids get a christmas and all is well. I can now stop taking my doorless Jeep Cherokee (hunting and camping rig) to work. Those 14° mornings can really make for a long 8 miles.

Prayers to all asking and not asking.

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 10:32 AM (CSzkt)

197 Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to “Fame” and “Flashdance,” has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday.

Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause.

https://tinyurl.com/y6a66zun

Posted by: SMH at November 26, 2022 10:33 AM (fKYST)

198 164 CN - Is it ever a good idea to prescribe antidepressants to a 12 or 13 year old? My instincts say no, but it’s common. Along with adderol (sp)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 10:10 AM (xT8gx)

Many drugs are not approved for kids, I think, but this may have changed, that only prozac and lexapro are approved for use in kids. In kids it's very important to seek out the reason for depression and work on that. Often it's an issue with family and friends that turns into a grief issue. Yeah, it can be time consuming, but sometimes it's just correcting a misunderstanding. You can't choose, IMO, to treat the symptoms and skip the cause.

Most of my experience is with adults, and I opted for adults as too many parents wanted a quick solution to a complex issue that required a deep dive into why the kid was depressed to begin with. I've seen it done successfully when they were used to deal with severe cases, but I have also seen it done because the family or even the patient demanded it. You'd be surprised by how many people want unneeded medications with no street value. Some podcast pundit did something on mental illness chic, and I think we're there.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:33 AM (Zzbjj)

199 An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
Where do I sign?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:34 AM (DhOHl)

200 Pablo,
Use a cooler. They will keep things warm also. I kept my fried turkey in a cooler to keep warm.

Posted by: lin-duh at November 26, 2022 10:24 AM

We do that with baked potatoes and corn on the cob at the VFW. Cook it then toss it in the cooler, stays hot for a couple of hours.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 10:35 AM (uNylN)

201 They've eliminated a lot of the Black Friday/Thanksgiving sale bullshit around here. Thankfully.

People lose their damn minds.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 26, 2022 10:37 AM (PWvcU)

202 An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
Where do I sign?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:34 AM

I will take a dozen.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 10:38 AM (uNylN)

203 Many drugs are not approved for kids, I think, but this may have changed, that only prozac and lexapro are approved for use in kids. In kids it's very important to seek out the reason for depression and work on that. Often it's an issue with family and friends that turns into a grief issue. Yeah, it can be time consuming, but sometimes it's just correcting a misunderstanding. You can't choose, IMO, to treat the symptoms and skip the cause.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:33 AM (Zzbjj)

I have a major pet peeve with even CALLING it depression. To the extent it can be separated, I think it's important to find out what's "causing" one to feel the way they do, and if there IS a cause, we should call it something else.

If the person is depressed and there is no underlying cause, that's when medication are perhaps the only real option.

Otherwise, child or adult, find out what's wrong, and deal with that. Sometimes it's a temporary problem in their life, sometimes it's related to trauma, current or past.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (NWBBy)

204 Well, as long as the Left gets no consequences, they’ll keep doing what they are doing. Especially if the Right’s response is to sit, pout and whine.

This is why we lose.

Posted by: Catch Thirty Thr33 at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (hcR8z)

205 There is something called "haybox" cooking, where you heat your food up and then put it in an insulated box to continue to cook while it slowly cools down.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 26, 2022 10:40 AM (xhaym)

206 Pablo - the cooler with a couple of hot water bottles or those little hand warmer packets works very well.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (Wy1BU)

207 An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
Where do I sign?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:34 AM (DhOHl)

I read it as the vehicle has another 100K to go on it.

Presumably that means it's already got quite a bit more behind it.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (NWBBy)

208 I remember the Lowes in Bakersfield with stuff all cable locked down. It just struck me that an enterprising thief could walk out with a pair of bolt cutters, cut the cable, and, with a couple of willing accomplices make off with some expensive stuff in short order.

And if I can think of it, you bet thieves have also.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (5pTK/)

209 An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
Where do I sign?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:34 AM

I will take a dozen.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 26, 2022 10:38 AM (uNylN)

I think he's implying he could put 100k on it.

Posted by: BignJames at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (AwYPR)

210 Will forever wonder if undisclosed cause or stroke means they had a Fake Vax shot recently

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (xhxe8)

211 199 An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
Where do I sign?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:34 AM (DhOHl)
126,000, I say 100,000 left. Easy.
I was surprised too. Willing to go to $5000 if I had to but they folded way early in the negotiations.
Also found a 1962 Ranchero I was going to buy if the Tundra fell through. Cool car/truck but I don't need another project car in the shop. I need to get to work without freezing to death.

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 10:42 AM (hBoRa)

212 Will forever wonder if undisclosed cause or stroke means they had a Fake Vax shot recently
Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 10:41 AM (xhxe

I'd prefer to believe it's the family saying "it's none of your damned business," but yeah, publicists continue to work after death for celebs, so undisclosed likely means something that might hurt the dead celeb's continued earning power.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:43 AM (NWBBy)

213
The unregenerate don't have this, and the reprobate are doomed to always be led to the grave by temptation.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:22 AM (3hSHB)
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Well, that particular passage was the one which warned me to look askance at the "Fire and Brimstone Hate On Satan" school of preaching.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:44 AM (5pTK/)

214 Otherwise, child or adult, find out what's wrong, and deal with that. Sometimes it's a temporary problem in their life, sometimes it's related to trauma, current or past.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (NWBBy)

I couldn't agree more. I think depression is used to get paid. Adjustment disorder is a hard sell, but is often the case, and can have severe consequences.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:45 AM (Zzbjj)

215 Well the neighbors have decided to part with their Toyota Tundra for a paltry $800.00. Oil change, new battery and a set of tires and I just gots me 100,000 mile to go truck for next to nothing. Their kids get a christmas and all is well. I can now stop taking my doorless Jeep Cherokee (hunting and camping rig) to work. Those 14° mornings can really make for a long 8 miles.

I recently picked up a a '99 Jeep Cherokee with 80k miles, straight, clean interior, no dripping, fresh tires, flawless paint for $100 and the price of a new battery (more than twice the purchase price of the car)

Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:45 AM (3hSHB)

216 "I think he's implying he could put 100k on it."

Ah. I see. Still, I'll take it.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 26, 2022 10:46 AM (DhOHl)

217 Okay, so almost a major heart attack here...

That top sidebar item starts out with "Grammy-winning" and at first glance it caught my eye as "grammie winger" and I was like OGMNONONO!!!

Anyway, glad it wasn't anything to do with her, and also I see she is in need of some prayer so one more sent her way.

Posted by: Oedipus at November 26, 2022 10:46 AM (/1BzX)

218 If it ALMOST a sport the World Cup is there!

KICK BALL!

England and the USA tied Zero to Zero look at that grass grow comrades!

Posted by: sven at November 26, 2022 10:46 AM (Lzpvj)

219 Well, that particular passage was the one which warned me to look askance at the "Fire and Brimstone Hate On Satan" school of preaching.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:44 AM (5pTK/)

In the absence of any physical evidence, I would never attribute to an external force, what humans are perfectly capable of doing themselves. I would never underestimate the ability of some to commit unspeakable evil, because it's in them, not because the devil made them do it.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:47 AM (NWBBy)

220 Also found a 1962 Ranchero I was going to buy if the Tundra fell through. Cool car/truck but I don't need another project car in the shop. I need to get to work without freezing to death.
Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 10:42 AM (hBoRa)

Now that I'm thinking about it with coffee in me I might just buy that too. I'll have to build a bunker in the yard to protect myself from the wife when I tell her but after last nights deal I have a lot left over I thought would be spent....

Hmmm..

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 10:47 AM (hBoRa)

221 > An $800 Tundra with only 100k miles?
__________

Saved enough for the bed mounted .30 caliber I see. Good job.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2022 10:48 AM (Q4IgG)

222 Otherwise, child or adult, find out what's wrong, and deal with that. Sometimes it's a temporary problem in their life, sometimes it's related to trauma, current or past.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (NWBBy)

And this can also be harder to determine. A lot of times people find it embarrassing to admit why they are miserable. And you also have the people who want a medical diagnosis to essentially kick dirt over the mess they made all by themselves, an excuse for their actions, and in extreme cases a "get out of jail free card".

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:49 AM (Zzbjj)

223 In the absence of any physical evidence, I would never attribute to an external force, what humans are perfectly capable of doing themselves. I would never underestimate the ability of some to commit unspeakable evil, because it's in them, not because the devil made them do it.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:47 AM (NWBBy)
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Well, Satan goes about as a roaring lion, seeking those he can devour. So, while yes, the heart of man is capable of great evil, I cannot discount the actions of Satan in this world.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:49 AM (5pTK/)

224 Otherwise, child or adult, find out what's wrong, and deal with that. Sometimes it's a temporary problem in their life, sometimes it's related to trauma, current or past.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (NWBBy)

I couldn't agree more. I think depression is used to get paid. Adjustment disorder is a hard sell, but is often the case, and can have severe consequences.
Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:45 AM (Zzbjj)

When I was doing substance use treatment, I was more often than not diagnosing Adjustment Disorder or PTSD, depending on the nature of the underlying cause.

Made no sense to me that we were going to substitute legal prescribed drugs for the illegal/illicit ones.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:50 AM (NWBBy)

225 Soccer team apologizes for 2-0 blowout.

Posted by: The Onion at November 26, 2022 10:51 AM (DhOHl)

226
I was in a Lowe's recently where they have a camera and a tv screen with a message "Being Monitored" on the screen in an area with very expensive plumbing fittings. Certain plumbing fittings I buy - a small plastic bag filled with them cost me nearly two hundred bucks.

Still cheaper than calling in a plumber but I imagine an invitation to large scale thievery.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 10:51 AM (y3pKJ)

227 blake, some texts put it 'seeking who he might devour'.

Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 10:52 AM (z3WCn)

228 Otherwise, child or adult, find out what's wrong, and deal with that. Sometimes it's a temporary problem in their life, sometimes it's related to trauma, current or past.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:39 AM (NWBBy)

And this can also be harder to determine. A lot of times people find it embarrassing to admit why they are miserable. And you also have the people who want a medical diagnosis to essentially kick dirt over the mess they made all by themselves, an excuse for their actions, and in extreme cases a "get out of jail free card".
Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:49 AM (Zzbjj)

This is why I often assume when someone says they have bipolar disorder, what they really mean is they have a personality disorder. Which the medical profession generally knows it can't treat.

But the person who goes around telling everyone they have bipolar, what I'm hearing is "wait until these meds stop 'working' and this thing goes off the rails again."

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:53 AM (NWBBy)

229 Made no sense to me that we were going to substitute legal prescribed drugs for the illegal/illicit ones.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:50 AM (NWBBy)

But we do it every day. I'll admit it, I didn't like dealing with addicts who were convinced they were self-administering the "only thing that works". And I was always an advocate of detox, not permanently substituting a legal opiate for an illegal one.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:54 AM (Zzbjj)

230 Saved enough for the bed mounted .30 caliber I see. Good job.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 26, 2022 10:48 AM (Q4IgG)

Just gotta take that out of the Blowed up Ranger.

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 10:54 AM (hBoRa)

231 I recently picked up a a '99 Jeep Cherokee with 80k miles, straight, clean interior, no dripping, fresh tires, flawless paint for $100 and the price of a new battery (more than twice the purchase price of the car)
Posted by: Reuben Hick at November 26, 2022 10:45 AM (3hSHB)

A hundred bucks or a thousand buck?

Posted by: lowandslow at November 26, 2022 10:55 AM (qH6FZ)

232 blake, some texts put it 'seeking who he might devour'.
Posted by: Eromero at November 26, 2022 10:52 AM (z3WCn)
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Either way, I take it to mean Satan is not to be dismissed as not operating in this world.

And with the bizarre stupid crap our so-called "Elites" are trying to foist off on the world, it's hard not to believe Satan doesn't have a hand in events.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(5pTK/) at November 26, 2022 10:59 AM (5pTK/)

233 Late this morning, but prayers are offered to all in need. Especially grammie winger and Van Owen and Linus Van Pelt and Katja.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at November 26, 2022 11:00 AM (a4EWo)

234 A prayer request for my MIL again.
This is the week she moves out of rehab into assisted living and we have no idea how this will go.

We are setting up her new room and will move her on Thursday (which happens to be her 98th birthday).

So prayers for a peaceful and uneventful move and fortitude for her kids would be very appreciated.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at November 26, 2022 11:00 AM (wE246)

235 mea culpa

Posted by: backwardsman at November 26, 2022 11:01 AM (7PZBL)

236 Cara died in her Florida home of an undisclosed cause.

https://tinyurl.com/y6a66zun
Posted by: SMH at November 26, 2022 10:33 AM (fKYST)

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You know what this means, right? She can finally stop singing that theme song from Fame.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 26, 2022 11:02 AM (Qzn2/)

237 Hah.... first picture... to NOT be found by Google now, you just have to NOT pay to be on top of the search results... if you make it to page 2, your home free.

Posted by: Romeo13 at November 26, 2022 11:03 AM (oHd/0)

238 So prayers for a peaceful and uneventful move and fortitude for her kids would be very appreciated.
Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at November 26, 2022 11:00 AM (wE246)

Prayers up. We had this situation with my MIL many years ago. She needed around the clock help, but didn't want it. She actually loved living in the assisted living facility. Constant companionship with her age group and a structured busy day. It was like a dormitory for older ladies.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 11:04 AM (Zzbjj)

239 I recently picked up a a '99 Jeep Cherokee with 80k miles, straight, clean interior, no dripping, fresh tires, flawless paint for $100 and the price of a new battery (more than twice the purchase price of the car)

I love my Cherokee. That thing has never failed me. You got a hell of a deal there. I'm at almost 200,000 on mine and I am not nice to it at all. About 2 miles of my trip to work is pretty fun dirt roads and I wheel the hell out of it on those trails.
I fell in love with the early 90's Cherokees in Kuwait in 93 when we were using them to pull HMMVEEs out of the sand.

Posted by: Reforger at November 26, 2022 11:04 AM (P/TXU)

240 198 - The mother of this young person insisted the child be medicated for depression. Huge mistake I think….. the situation did not get better. Quite the opposite it got a lot worse

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 11:04 AM (xT8gx)

241 Posted by: Divide by Zero at November 26, 2022 10:51 AM (y3pKJ)

Walmart has MENS UNDERWEAR locked up so you have to get a salesperson to unlock the door, so you can get them...

Underpants Gnomes must be in my area.

Posted by: Romeo13 at November 26, 2022 11:05 AM (oHd/0)

242 233 - Thanks so much Debby! The horde is fantastic

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 11:05 AM (xT8gx)

243 Made no sense to me that we were going to substitute legal prescribed drugs for the illegal/illicit ones.
Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 10:50 AM (NWBBy)

But we do it every day. I'll admit it, I didn't like dealing with addicts who were convinced they were self-administering the "only thing that works". And I was always an advocate of detox, not permanently substituting a legal opiate for an illegal one.
Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:54 AM (Zzbjj)

Of course, even if someone is essentially "self-medicating," they're obviously not handling it well. I never got into those arguments, not with the patient, and not with the prescribers.

It was always for me the matter of, ok, this is better, now it's time for you to start working on you.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 11:06 AM (NWBBy)

244 One full circuit of gathering leaves, drag to back, spread around, chop up with tractor then rake up the chopped up to get to the compost bin.

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 11:07 AM (xhxe8)

245 So you like socialized medicine?

https://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=133998

Posted by: SMH at November 26, 2022 11:07 AM (fKYST)

246 I'm going in Thursday to blast the two stones I have I my right kidney. It's non invasive but I just found out you go under anesthesia. I guess it's somewhat painful and they don't want you to move.

Not happy about going under again but I rather not have these stones be ticking time bombs.

Posted by: polynikes at November 26, 2022 11:07 AM (nBhwo)

247 Winds picking up, and opposite I have to go

Posted by: Skip's phone at November 26, 2022 11:08 AM (xhxe8)

248 >>>England and the USA tied Zero to Zero look at that grass grow comrades!

>The drunk Welsh and English hooligans had a nice punch-up in the streets so there's always that.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2022 11:08 AM (geVLo)

249 It'll be a cold day in hell before I set foot in a hospital voluntarily.

Posted by: SMH at November 26, 2022 11:08 AM (fKYST)

250 The mother of this young person insisted the child be medicated for depression. Huge mistake I think….. the situation did not get better. Quite the opposite it got a lot worse
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 11:04 AM (xT8gx)

Sometimes the reason families are unwilling to get on board with addressing the underlying problem is because they ARE the underlying problem.

And even if we take blame out of the equation, the question is, if we send this person back into that environment, what's changed about the environment that means it's possible for them to function better there?

In families it's often much easier to say "this person is the problem," rather than "we have a problem."

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 11:09 AM (NWBBy)

251 New thread up.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 26, 2022 11:11 AM (NWBBy)

252 England and the USA tied Zero to Zero look at that grass grow comrades!

Those results aren't official yet! We just need more time...

Posted by: Maricopa at November 26, 2022 11:13 AM (ptElO)

253 198 - The mother of this young person insisted the child be medicated for depression. Huge mistake I think….. the situation did not get better. Quite the opposite it got a lot worse
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 11:04 AM (xT8gx)

Family, and patients for that matter, should not force your hand to do something not quite ethical. You can ladle drugs into someone as it they were wheaties or chicken soup, but that will not solve the problem or resolve the trauma

Some people do use a diagnosis and a brief trial of medication to excuse themselves of bad behavior with unfortunate success. The idea that they ran up bills, cheated on their spouse, or did something else that led to negative consequences "because I was sick", is more common than you think.

As for hiding events or trauma, I always made it clear that the hospital could not tell them things without consent, but that they could leave us messages with whatever information they thought we should know.

Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 11:13 AM (Zzbjj)

254 Posted by: CN at November 26, 2022 10:54 AM (Zzbjj)

I saw it everyday in my profession also. The alleged workers comp injury turns into a psychological addiction to opiates . The pill mill WC doctors of course were the main problem.

On that note regard to my kidney stones, when I asked my doctor whether he could prescribe 2 or 3 MS Contin pills ( morphine) in case I have an attack , he said he understood but they don't prescribe opiates at all. One of the most painful conditions in the world and they won't prescribe pain medication on a one dose emergency basis.

It's always all or nothing with bureaucratic solutions.

Posted by: polynikes at November 26, 2022 11:14 AM (nBhwo)

255 Nood KT

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at November 26, 2022 11:14 AM (I9VC/)

256 248 Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 26, 2022 11:08 AM (geVLo)

It is telling when the streakers and brawlers are more entertaining than the "game."

Posted by: sven at November 26, 2022 11:16 AM (Lzpvj)

257 6 I have a relative that needs prayer. Prefer not to describe all the sad and sordid details
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at November 26, 2022 09:03 AM (xT8gx)

Prayers for you, too.

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