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Wednesday Overnight Open Thread (7/26/23)
Quote I When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'. Erma Bombeck
Quote II In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. Albert Schweitzer
Quote III There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, 'All right, then, have it your way.' C. S. Lewis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms. The rule will “require airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft large enough to permit a passenger with a disability and attendant, both equivalent in size to a 95th percentile male, to approach, enter, and maneuver within as necessary to use the aircraft lavatory,” according to a DOT press release. The new rule follows the January decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a DOT subagency, to temporarily ground all flights in the U.S. for the first time since the September 11 attacks in response to a widespread FAA system outage.
Mitt Romney is a religious carpet bagging opportunist. He's a Democrat in Republican clothing. When it come's to presidential campaigns he's a loser. Why would anyone running for POTUS listen to him?.
Despite Donald Trump’s apparent inevitability, a baker’s dozen Republicans are hoping to become the party’s 2024 nominee for president. That is possible for any of them if the field narrows to a two-person race before Mr. Trump has the nomination sewn up. For that to happen, Republican megadonors and influencers—large and small—are going to have to do something they didn’t do in 2016: get candidates they support to agree to withdraw if and when their paths to the nomination are effectively closed. That decision day should be no later than, say, Feb. 26, the Monday following the contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. There are incentives for no-hope candidates to overstay their prospects. Coming in behind first place may grease another run in four years or have market value of its own: Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum got paying gigs. And as former New Hampshire Gov. John H. Sununu has observed, “It is fun running for president if you know you cannot win.”
As they would say in France, "La Fuck off Pierre Delecto".
I think we have all put up with some bad neighbors over our *29 years on earth. This qualifies as a bad neighbor, I believe.
A displaced farmer living in an apartment building has infuriated his neighbors by raising seven calves on his fifth-floor balcony in China's Sichuan province. Apparently the mooing and stench was too much for other residents so they called police who orchestrated the removal of the livestock. From South China Morning Post:
Tucker and Rapper Ice Cube visit LA.
As Frank Zappa once crooned, "Why does it hurt when I pee?
(Bloomberg) -- A shortage of penicillin to treat a skyrocketing number of syphilis cases is so dire that US health officials are debating the need to declare a public health emergency, according to people familiar with the matter. Major US medical centers are rationing the recommended treatment for the deadly sexually transmitted disease because of a supply crunch. From Michigan to Missouri to Texas, some health-care providers are prioritizing giving a key treatment — penicillin G benzathine — to pregnant patients and babies, because the drug can pass through the placenta and also treat the fetus.
You're welcome.
Being a parent of a toddler can be a challenging job. However this couple have a real power trip issue.
Two Florida police officers were suspended after jailing their 3-year-old son struggling to learn how to use the bathroom, according to WKMG. The Daytona Beach Shores Police Department revealed Monday (July 24) that Lt. Michael Schoenbrod and his wife, Sgt. Jessica Long handcuffed their child and placed him in a holding cell in October 2022. The Florida Department of Children and Families received a tip about this incident and began investigating the couple. The police officers admitted to throwing their kid in jail on two separate occasions because they've been having issues potty-training the boy, state records say. Investigators said the parents aimed to scare the toddler into using the bathroom properly. Schoenbrod and Long were also accused of smearing feces on the toddler's face, but they denied these claims. DCF determined this and other serious claims weren't substantiated and decided not to intervene, police said. The State Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute the case following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, according to officials.
I have the climate change thingy figured out. Say "No" to rolling black outs except for Washington, D.C and the 50 state capitol cities here in the good old USA.
Green agenda alarmists in the corporate media are now calling for widespread electrical grid blackouts for “the greater good” of “solving the climate crisis.” In an article from the Los Angeles Times, the establishment media outlet argues that it would be “easier and less expensive to fight climate change” if the public would “be willing to live with” blackouts. In the LA Times piece, writer Sammy Roth questioned what is more critical, “Keeping the lights on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, or solving the climate crisis?” The push from the corporate media outlet aligns with the radical green agenda goals of Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration.
If this was anyone but MushHead's dog: It would have been destroyed some time ago.
German Shepard dogs owned by the first family continue to pose risks to the Secret Service agents assigned to protect them. According to The Western Journal on Tuesday, "Secret Service emails show that President Joe Biden's German shepherd Commander bit seven people over four months last year, sending one Secret Service officer to the hospital."
This might hurt your pocket book. But not mine. Ticket prices aren't high enough now there's a new surcharge.
CUT! Movie theaters nationwide adding automatic surcharge and customers slam the ‘lame’ fee
James Lawley CINEMA fans have slammed the added fees major chains are charging for certain movie experiences. Customers wanting to see the latest blockbusters are facing additional charges of up to 20 percent.
Born on this day: 26 Jul 1943
Mick Jagger, singer, songwriter with The Rolling Stones, (1969 UK & US No.1 single 'Honky Tonk Women', and over 35 UK & US Top 40 singles and albums). Solo (1985 UK No.1 single with David Bowie 'Dancing In The Street'). 1985 UK No. 6 solo album 'She's The Boss.' In 2003 he was knighted for his services to popular music and in early 2009 he joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy. via thisdayinmusic.com
On this day: 26 Jul 1992
American singer and Motown artist, Mary Wells, referred to as The First Lady of Motown and who had a 1964 US No. 1 and UK No. 5 single ‘My Guy’, died aged 49 of laryngeal cancer. Wells was forced to give up her career and with no health insurance, was forced to sell her home. Wells’ old Motown friends including Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, The Temptations and Martha Reeves, along with Dionne Warwick, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt, personally pledged donations in support. via thisdayinmusic.com
No alleging. He is a Genius Award Winner.
PARADISE, MI – A man was arrested over the weekend after he drove a Jeep off the pier at Whitefish Point State Harbor while allegedly intoxicated, WLUC reports. The green Jeep landed in the shallows of Lake Superior in Paradise, the report said. The driver and passenger were not injured in the crash.
A child is a gift from God. This one came with quite the wrapping and bow. Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.
A first-time Pennsylvania mom who was told her baby “wouldn’t make it” because he was born so small, now says he is “thriving” at home following 181 days in hospital. Zaylan was born when Krysten Risbon went into labor 16 weeks early. He had a hole in his heart and needed constant oxygen, but he made it—and Krysten is now studying to become a NICU nurse, inspired by the care they received.
“When I first held him he could fit in my bra,” said the 22-year-old from Altoona. “Now only his foot fits in.” “He’s a little fighter.”
Weekly commenter stats for week of 7-23-2023 Top 10 commenters:
1 [627 comments] 'jim (in Kalifornia)' [88.01 posts/day]
2 [518 comments] 'TheJamesMadison, watching some more Best Pictures'
3 [486 comments] 'polynikes'
4 [426 comments] 'Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)'
5 [416 comments] 'Aetius451AD Work Laptop'
6 [374 comments] 'BurtTC'
7 [354 comments] 'Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden'
8 [310 comments] 'Skip'
9 [301 comments] 'Bulgaroctonus '
10 [290 comments] 'Alberta Oil Peon' Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
1 [138 names] 'Quarter Twenty ' [19.37 unique names/day]
2 [98 names] 'Auric-Miklos Stavro Blofeld'
3 [56 names] 'Air-cooled Al'
4 [54 names] 'D-Lamp had a point'
5 [51 names] 'Count de Monet'
6 [51 names] 'Musik For the (M)asses'
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8 [46 names] '80s kid'
9 [40 names] 'The blue skin just makes it hotter'
10 [36 names] 'jim (in Kalifornia)'
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weird first?
Posted by: thatonetime at July 26, 2023 10:04 PM (Tw9Rg)
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Yay, National All Or Nothing Day ONT!
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 26, 2023 10:05 PM (Bd6X8)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:05 PM (hOUT3)
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Freebird!
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 26, 2023 10:05 PM (8jv7/)
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Nice to be here with you all tonight.
Posted by: Towhead at July 26, 2023 10:05 PM (ppwdC)
Posted by: mindful webworker - isn't that strange? at July 26, 2023 10:05 PM (xhLYl)
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Early!
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (xTRSc)
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What sorcery is this?! Under the cafe? There be witches here!
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (Angsy)
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (S6gqv)
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Hmm- the other night it was a backwards ONT. Now this ONT is before the Cafe. MisHum is obviously bending ti.e to suit his desires.
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (bwl/U)
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Good evening everyone.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:07 PM (u/66v)
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:07 PM (Angsy)
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Hello, Horde!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:09 PM (SRRAx)
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Erma Bombeck. Gads, haven’t seen that name in years.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 26, 2023 10:09 PM (xTRSc)
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Thanks MH! Let's go Netherlands!
Posted by: NC Ref at July 26, 2023 10:09 PM (fnmJK)
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Sounds like something a fa... Ooohhh!
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Sounds like something a fa... Ooohhh!
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 26, 2023 10:10 PM (Bd6X8)
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Hey, Tonypete.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at July 26, 2023 10:10 PM (xTRSc)
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:11 PM (CCSxw)
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It may be time to break out the blackberry moonshine. Connected with my guy last week and brought home a case.
No label on the jars - odd.
No label on the jars - odd.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:12 PM (u/66v)
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Everybody who drives a school bus had to learn somehow.
Posted by: Oddbob at July 26, 2023 10:13 PM (nfrXX)
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Re: German Shepards - The family who owned a local garage and gas station had a (real, brought from Germany) shepard. Her name was Mitzi. Friendly, like to rub her nose against your hand. However - - - if you stood too close to the boys or the mom, she would move near to you and issue a very low growl. I only saw her get after one human, but the issue was resolved quickly. I ain't surprised that stuff has been happening in the White House.
Nice ONT, Mis Hum!
Nice ONT, Mis Hum!
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:13 PM (TSQkU)
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No label on the jars - odd.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:12 PM (u/66v)
Not even three Xs?
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:12 PM (u/66v)
Not even three Xs?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:14 PM (Angsy)
Posted by: with all possible dispatch at July 26, 2023 10:15 PM (nakGR)
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10 Hmm- the other night it was a backwards ONT. Now this ONT is before the Cafe. MisHum is obviously bending ti.e to suit his desires.
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (bwl/U)
Actually Ace had his thread dated for tomorrow.
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2023 10:06 PM (bwl/U)
Actually Ace had his thread dated for tomorrow.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:15 PM (aA3+G)
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Ya know, I found out something VERY interesting when I started looking into the numbers on both syphilis and gonorrhea - the OVERWHELMING number of people who get either of those lovely diseases tend to be men who have sex with other men or women who have sex (knowingly or unknowingly) with men who have sex with other men.
So all of those "films" we were shown in Sex Ed class that were meant to scare the bejesus out of us were really only aimed at a very small minority of the class.
But we aren't allowed to say the quiet part out loud.
How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!? It's not like it just came out on the market....🙄🙄🙄
So all of those "films" we were shown in Sex Ed class that were meant to scare the bejesus out of us were really only aimed at a very small minority of the class.
But we aren't allowed to say the quiet part out loud.
How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!? It's not like it just came out on the market....🙄🙄🙄
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:16 PM (SRRAx)
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Send out CPS on parents who took a weird approach on punishment but praise the parents who disfigure their kid with gender trans treatment.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:16 PM (MNhXM)
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RIP...
Rob Schneider
@RobSchneider
I remember the night
@SineadOConnor
ripped up a picture of the Pope when I was on SNL.
Though I didn’t see it happen.
It was an episode where I was very busy (in a lot of sketches) and there are moves that performers have where they know they can get laughs. Anyway, I was back stage in quick change (getting dressed for the the next sketch) and I didn’t know anything had happened. I came out and during the next sketch, I just felt the audience had changed. My usual physical moves that got laughs fell silent. No sketches got laughs after that. And the rest of the night was eerily quiet. It wasn’t till after the show that I had learned that Sinead had tore up a picture of the Pope. I didn’t realize at the time that it would be a big controversy. I spent some time with her at the after party at the Tea Garden and she was gentle and lovely and didn’t seem to have a worry about anything. We laughed about a few things trying to understand each other’s accents and had a drink and she could not have been lovelier.
Rob Schneider
@RobSchneider
I remember the night
@SineadOConnor
ripped up a picture of the Pope when I was on SNL.
Though I didn’t see it happen.
It was an episode where I was very busy (in a lot of sketches) and there are moves that performers have where they know they can get laughs. Anyway, I was back stage in quick change (getting dressed for the the next sketch) and I didn’t know anything had happened. I came out and during the next sketch, I just felt the audience had changed. My usual physical moves that got laughs fell silent. No sketches got laughs after that. And the rest of the night was eerily quiet. It wasn’t till after the show that I had learned that Sinead had tore up a picture of the Pope. I didn’t realize at the time that it would be a big controversy. I spent some time with her at the after party at the Tea Garden and she was gentle and lovely and didn’t seem to have a worry about anything. We laughed about a few things trying to understand each other’s accents and had a drink and she could not have been lovelier.
Posted by: Mister Ghost at July 26, 2023 10:17 PM (TGPs7)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:17 PM (aA3+G)
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That Erma Bombeck quote reminded me of Rush Limbaugh.
Posted by: James Bond at July 26, 2023 10:17 PM (63Dwl)
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Speaking of going to the movies:
Opening Friday is the remake of The Haunted House with almost no publicity while that mega block buster The Marvels has been pushed back to November.
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are giving The Haunted House remake a 48% Fresh rating. Which does not bode well.
They may need to add Jennifer Tilly in the floating crystal ball...
Opening Friday is the remake of The Haunted House with almost no publicity while that mega block buster The Marvels has been pushed back to November.
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are giving The Haunted House remake a 48% Fresh rating. Which does not bode well.
They may need to add Jennifer Tilly in the floating crystal ball...
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:17 PM (UsV5M)
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I’m glad for the woman with the premature baby that lived.
But Zaylan ?
But Zaylan ?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at July 26, 2023 10:17 PM (roH4R)
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All these years later you realize that fame and all that it comes with is very destructive to gentle souls. It is my sincere hope that the peace that eluded Sinead in life she can have now, resting in God’s embrace.
Posted by: Mister Ghost at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (TGPs7)
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How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!?
Conspiracy!!! Next thing ya know, Pfizer will raise the amount they can bilk from Medicare and insurance and we'll have plenty.
Conspiracy!!! Next thing ya know, Pfizer will raise the amount they can bilk from Medicare and insurance and we'll have plenty.
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (TSQkU)
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@14
>>Erma Bombeck. Gads, haven’t seen that name in years.
Erma Bombeck is the Nora Ephron of Abigail Van Buren's
>>Erma Bombeck. Gads, haven’t seen that name in years.
Erma Bombeck is the Nora Ephron of Abigail Van Buren's
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (up/3i)
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This USA / NED game sucks balls.
Sloppy play, poor passing…
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:11 PM (
And super gay.
Sloppy play, poor passing…
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:11 PM (
And super gay.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (MNhXM)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (UsV5M)
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How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!? It's not like it just came out on the market....🙄🙄🙄
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Our Chinese overlords have decided that penicillin should not be sold in this country, but they have developed a new vaccine for both syphilis and gonorrhea...
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Our Chinese overlords have decided that penicillin should not be sold in this country, but they have developed a new vaccine for both syphilis and gonorrhea...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:18 PM (hOUT3)
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The fallout from a Pfizer factory being damaged by a tornado could put even more pressure on already-strained drug supplies at U.S. hospitals, experts say.
Wednesday’s tornado touched down near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and ripped up the roof of a Pfizer factory that makes nearly 25% of Pfizer’s sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals, according to the drugmaker.
The fallout from a Pfizer factory being damaged by a tornado could put even more pressure on already-strained drug supplies at U.S. hospitals, experts say.
Wednesday’s tornado touched down near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and ripped up the roof of a Pfizer factory that makes nearly 25% of Pfizer’s sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals, according to the drugmaker.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 26, 2023 10:19 PM (63Dwl)
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The Haunted House looks like a big diversity project.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:19 PM (MNhXM)
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If this was anyone but MushHead's dog: It would have been destroyed some time ago.
I knew some people who owned Akitas which are a large guard dog breed. In their view dogs like this, if they had questionable temperaments, needed to be euthanized. They felt terrible because they had a young akita that had bitten twice. They felt that rehoming it was too risky. MushHead shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of a goldfish, much less a German Shepherd.
I knew some people who owned Akitas which are a large guard dog breed. In their view dogs like this, if they had questionable temperaments, needed to be euthanized. They felt terrible because they had a young akita that had bitten twice. They felt that rehoming it was too risky. MushHead shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of a goldfish, much less a German Shepherd.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (0Htd1)
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Anna made me do it !
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (MNhXM)
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
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Well, I didn't know about the Pfizer tornado damage. Please change "conspiracy" to "fact".
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:21 PM (TSQkU)
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Actually Ace had his thread dated for tomorrow.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra
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I was willing to give you credit for controlling time itself.
Great C. S. Lewis quote, by the way. I dance along both sides of that line more often than I should.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra
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I was willing to give you credit for controlling time itself.
Great C. S. Lewis quote, by the way. I dance along both sides of that line more often than I should.
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2023 10:21 PM (bwl/U)
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@39
>>The Haunted House looks like a big diversity project.
I mean, if you're going to do it, do it all the way, make it an all Chicano cast and do it in a manner reminiscent of Cheech and Chong.
Now that... I would probably pay money to see.
>>The Haunted House looks like a big diversity project.
I mean, if you're going to do it, do it all the way, make it an all Chicano cast and do it in a manner reminiscent of Cheech and Chong.
Now that... I would probably pay money to see.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 26, 2023 10:21 PM (up/3i)
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26 Send out CPS on parents who took a weird approach on punishment but praise the parents who disfigure their kid with gender trans treatment.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:16 PM (MNhXM)
But but at least there is no (provable) demonic possession in the CPS
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:16 PM (MNhXM)
But but at least there is no (provable) demonic possession in the CPS
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (hOUT3)
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All these years, how have disabled people been managing without restroom help? I've never heard anyone say it was an issue, but I suppose it would be.
Posted by: Emmie at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (Emce2)
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Actually Ace had his thread dated for tomorrow.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:15 PM (aA3+G)
Guess Lamont will be here tomorrow, then.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:15 PM (aA3+G)
Guess Lamont will be here tomorrow, then.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (Angsy)
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Polynikes,
Pretty sure it will be such a disaster everyone will suddenly like the Eddie Murphy version. Me? I've always kinda liked that version because it just felt right. Jennifer Tilly though was the best part.
Pretty sure it will be such a disaster everyone will suddenly like the Eddie Murphy version. Me? I've always kinda liked that version because it just felt right. Jennifer Tilly though was the best part.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (UsV5M)
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I started a Sinead O'Connor playlist, but quickly switched to The Cranberries.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (ybIRR)
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Ace, Lamont - Who run Barter Town?
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (TSQkU)
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Five Finger Death Punch is doing an outdoor concert about 6 blocks from my house tonight. I hear them warming up.
I wonder if I'll get any sleep tonight
I wonder if I'll get any sleep tonight
Posted by: 496 at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (bwl/U)
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You know, if you need penicillin because you have syphlis, you can’t get health care because if you have syphilis, YOU ARE NOT HEALTHY.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (f0XAF)
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:07 PM (Angsy)
Apparently his attempt to join the mile high club didn't...ahhh...come off well.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:07 PM (Angsy)
Apparently his attempt to join the mile high club didn't...ahhh...come off well.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (e4fEA)
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Important to note: the judge did not reject Biden's plea deal.
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (Jk9SN)
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PARADISE, MI – A man was arrested over the weekend after he drove a Jeep off the pier at Whitefish Point State Harbor while allegedly intoxicated
Was his jeep named "Edmond Fitzgerald"?
Was his jeep named "Edmond Fitzgerald"?
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (0Htd1)
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The new rule on airline bathrooms is another way to destroy easy and 'cheap' transportation from being within reach of the proles.
While virtue signaling/lying you really care for people.
While virtue signaling/lying you really care for people.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (UsV5M)
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It may be time to break out the blackberry moonshine. Connected with my guy last week and brought home a case.
No label on the jars - odd.
Posted by: Tonypete
Unlabeled liquor? Well then!
No label on the jars - odd.
Posted by: Tonypete
Unlabeled liquor? Well then!
Posted by: Bob (the other one) from the BATF at July 26, 2023 10:25 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:25 PM (CCSxw)
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Just saw Oppenheimer.
Upside: directed by Christopher Nolan.
Downside: directed by Christopher Nolan.
And, IMHO, about 30 minutes too long.
Upside: directed by Christopher Nolan.
Downside: directed by Christopher Nolan.
And, IMHO, about 30 minutes too long.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 10:25 PM (f0XAF)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 26, 2023 10:26 PM (Xrfse)
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And, IMHO, about 30 minutes too long.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 10:25 PM (f0XAF)
Did it at least have an explosive ending?
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 10:25 PM (f0XAF)
Did it at least have an explosive ending?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 10:26 PM (Angsy)
63
The US women's team needs to find about six "transgender" high school varsity soccer players, if you know what I mean, and I think they would cruise to the championship.
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:26 PM (TSQkU)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:27 PM (UsV5M)
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:27 PM (CCSxw)
66
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
It's the glory-hole mandate that is going to cause more problems.
It's the glory-hole mandate that is going to cause more problems.
Posted by: t-bird at July 26, 2023 10:28 PM (amJF4)
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55 Important to note: the judge did not reject Biden's plea deal.
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (Jk9SN)
So, you're saying the fix is in?
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (Jk9SN)
So, you're saying the fix is in?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:28 PM (hOUT3)
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My balls feel like a pair of castanets
My balls feel like a pair of castanets
Oh god, I probably need my cancer to be cured by
Joe Biden's snakebite therapy
My balls feel like a pair of castanets
My balls feel like a pair of castanets
Oh god, I probably need my cancer to be cured by
Joe Biden's snakebite therapy
Posted by: Dr. Bone at July 26, 2023 10:29 PM (fY84s)
69
Was his jeep named "Edmond Fitzgerald"?
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (0Htd1)
You beat me to it.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (0Htd1)
You beat me to it.
Posted by: clutch at July 26, 2023 10:29 PM (9UmRs)
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63 The US women's team needs to find about six "transgender" high school varsity soccer players, if you know what I mean, and I think they would cruise to the championship.
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:26 PM (TSQkU
Normally I cut them some slack, but tonight they really look like a middle school team…
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:26 PM (TSQkU
Normally I cut them some slack, but tonight they really look like a middle school team…
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:30 PM (CCSxw)
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Evening Horde, thx for the ONT MisHum. Great Zevon song. Caught him a couple of times, once at The Chance in Poughkeepsie. Great show and he talked and joked throughout. Seemed like a good guy. Unfortunately he passed and now The Chance might be closing as the owners have passed away. Time is that way
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 26, 2023 10:30 PM (S75Fo)
72
Army parachutists.
Get in a perfectly good airplane.
Fly over enemy territory, infested with enemy aircraft and SAMs.
Jump from said perfectly good airplane.
Hope chute opens.
Be a target while floating down.
Upon landing, fight surrounded.
Airborne!!! Death from Above!
Get in a perfectly good airplane.
Fly over enemy territory, infested with enemy aircraft and SAMs.
Jump from said perfectly good airplane.
Hope chute opens.
Be a target while floating down.
Upon landing, fight surrounded.
Airborne!!! Death from Above!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:30 PM (e4fEA)
73
Pretty sure it will be such a disaster everyone will suddenly like the Eddie Murphy version. Me? I've always kinda liked that version because it just felt right. Jennifer Tilly though was the best part.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (UsV5M)
Based on the characters names it’s not a remake. But is it a continuation or no connection?
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (UsV5M)
Based on the characters names it’s not a remake. But is it a continuation or no connection?
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (MNhXM)
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(A Brought To You By Mystery Click? Who knows.)
What a clean sound. Thanks for putting that one in.
What a clean sound. Thanks for putting that one in.
Posted by: t-bird at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (A0/af)
75
Sinead O'Connor died from a broken heart. Whether she intentionally harmed herself or just over-medicated and didn't wake up, the death of her son 18 months ago took everything away from her. All of her other children are grown, and there wasn't anyone else that she "needed" to be there for, so she left to be with her son because life wasn't worth living any more without him in it.
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
76
Go ahead, cut the power in major California cities. Half the inhabitants either live in the streets or hail from some shithole country where you only get power 8 hours a day. The rich will have generators. The white liberals who constitute the last gasp of the middle class will vote Democrat even harder.
Go ahead, cut the power in major California cities. Half the inhabitants either live in the streets or hail from some shithole country where you only get power 8 hours a day. The rich will have generators. The white liberals who constitute the last gasp of the middle class will vote Democrat even harder.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:32 PM (lCaJd)
77
Women's soccer. I went to a college women's soccer game because a friend's daughter's 10 yo team played exhibition at half time (yeah that's convoluted).
It was a big state school v a small state school. I don't know that much about soccer, but it was clear the big state school team was light years better than the small state school. The score at the end was 1-0.
It was a big state school v a small state school. I don't know that much about soccer, but it was clear the big state school team was light years better than the small state school. The score at the end was 1-0.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:32 PM (Jk9SN)
78
33 How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!?
No giant conspiracy when it can be attributed to greed and incompetence. But really, there is no excuse for this. This is a required drug of the 21st century. It's not like they can't just create more. It's not a limited resource like lithium or gold.
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
No giant conspiracy when it can be attributed to greed and incompetence. But really, there is no excuse for this. This is a required drug of the 21st century. It's not like they can't just create more. It's not a limited resource like lithium or gold.
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:33 PM (i+mOk)
79
How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!? It's not like it just came out on the market....🙄🙄🙄
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
Put the federal government in charge of the decay of Western civilization, and in 5 years there will be a shortage of mold.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
Put the federal government in charge of the decay of Western civilization, and in 5 years there will be a shortage of mold.
Posted by: zombie Milton Friedman at July 26, 2023 10:33 PM (DgGvY)
80
Strangely busy day today. Hunter's plea deal blows up, interest rates rise again, Mitch has a brain cramp and Sinead dies.
Watching Mitch I had the weird thought that he was dropping a massive load in his Depends. He was worried he'd have a blowout
Watching Mitch I had the weird thought that he was dropping a massive load in his Depends. He was worried he'd have a blowout
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 26, 2023 10:34 PM (S75Fo)
81
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg … should be flushed.
🐾
I remember when Romney lost, thinking, well, that's really good for him and his family. They won't have to go through the torture they'd face if he'd won.
My sympathies for him are a bit more… jaded now.
🐾
mooing and stench was too much for other residents
When the wind is out of the South, especially after some rain, I can smell what's been left out in the pasture. The scent of money!
That guy must have one big balcony!
🐾
A shortage of penicillin to treat a skyrocketing number of syphilis cases…
The golden scalpweasel on Return Production of Essential Medicines Back to USA
https://youtu.be/l5yVXu3NP4Y
I figured out in my early yout' that VD is a behavioral problem. Don't f around, it doesn't get passed around.
🐾
I remember when Romney lost, thinking, well, that's really good for him and his family. They won't have to go through the torture they'd face if he'd won.
My sympathies for him are a bit more… jaded now.
🐾
mooing and stench was too much for other residents
When the wind is out of the South, especially after some rain, I can smell what's been left out in the pasture. The scent of money!
That guy must have one big balcony!
🐾
A shortage of penicillin to treat a skyrocketing number of syphilis cases…
The golden scalpweasel on Return Production of Essential Medicines Back to USA
https://youtu.be/l5yVXu3NP4Y
I figured out in my early yout' that VD is a behavioral problem. Don't f around, it doesn't get passed around.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Post reaction 1 of, oh, I dunno, probably only 2 at July 26, 2023 10:34 PM (xhLYl)
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If this was anyone but MushHead's dog:
Secret Service: the only cops in America, it seems, who won't shoot someone's dog.
Secret Service: the only cops in America, it seems, who won't shoot someone's dog.
Posted by: GWB at July 26, 2023 10:34 PM (E8qwH)
83
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Thanks for posting that Teresa:
a beautiful voice and a troubled person in a very bad place.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Thanks for posting that Teresa:
a beautiful voice and a troubled person in a very bad place.
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:35 PM (hOUT3)
84
MushHead shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of a goldfish, much less a German Shepherd.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (0Htd1)
Much less the country.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (0Htd1)
Much less the country.
Posted by: GWB at July 26, 2023 10:35 PM (E8qwH)
85
🐾
parents aimed to scare the toddler into using the bathroom properly.
Child Protective Services may be outrageously misled and destructive of families sometimes, but there is a case for social intervention.
🐾
Stones-Rainbow. Great clip. I was a fan of the Stones' early bluesy stuff, and this was a faithful rendition, live in 2017 no less, right down to Mick's gravely voice.
Only time I've ever thought, I'd like to have seen this live. Well, I guess I just did.
🐾
Mary Wells… died aged 49 of laryngeal cancer
Sad irony. Such a voice! Evocative memory song, MH.
parents aimed to scare the toddler into using the bathroom properly.
Child Protective Services may be outrageously misled and destructive of families sometimes, but there is a case for social intervention.
🐾
Stones-Rainbow. Great clip. I was a fan of the Stones' early bluesy stuff, and this was a faithful rendition, live in 2017 no less, right down to Mick's gravely voice.
Only time I've ever thought, I'd like to have seen this live. Well, I guess I just did.
🐾
Mary Wells… died aged 49 of laryngeal cancer
Sad irony. Such a voice! Evocative memory song, MH.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Yeah, just 2. at July 26, 2023 10:35 PM (xhLYl)
86
So they want to fit more people on airplanes.
They want to accommodate fatter passengers.
They want the planes to get better fuel economy.
We need a government that obeys the laws of physics
They want to accommodate fatter passengers.
They want the planes to get better fuel economy.
We need a government that obeys the laws of physics
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (h1jJh)
87
50 I started a Sinead O'Connor playlist, but quickly switched to The Cranberries.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (ybIRR)
I didnt.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 26, 2023 10:23 PM (ybIRR)
I didnt.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (aA3+G)
88
I figured out in my early yout' that VD is a behavioral problem. Don't f around, it doesn't get passed around.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Post reaction 1 of, oh, I dunno, probably only 2 at July 26, 2023 10:34 PM (xhLYl)
The many dimensions of FAFO!
Posted by: mindful webworker - Post reaction 1 of, oh, I dunno, probably only 2 at July 26, 2023 10:34 PM (xhLYl)
The many dimensions of FAFO!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (hOUT3)
89
Based on the characters names it’s not a remake. But is it a continuation or no connection?
No idea. I saw the trailer and thought they were going too far with the spooky/scary and lost interest in watching it. Even with Owen Wilson and Danny DeVito in it.
No idea. I saw the trailer and thought they were going too far with the spooky/scary and lost interest in watching it. Even with Owen Wilson and Danny DeVito in it.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (UsV5M)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:38 PM (hOUT3)
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I don’t really like based on true story movies in which I know the actual history pretty well.
Trying to think of my favorite where I didn’t know anything.
Probably Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Goodfellas is pretty good.
Trying to think of my favorite where I didn’t know anything.
Probably Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Goodfellas is pretty good.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:38 PM (MNhXM)
92
Good job, Hrothgar.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 26, 2023 10:39 PM (TZ75n)
93
You do not and cannot tolerate bad temperament in a dog. I don't know what aspect is to blame - bad breeding, bad training, bad socialization - but Joe (or the staffer who had to get him a dog) is responsible.
You do not and cannot tolerate bad temperament in a dog. I don't know what aspect is to blame - bad breeding, bad training, bad socialization - but Joe (or the staffer who had to get him a dog) is responsible.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2023 10:39 PM (MoZTd)
94
"When I first held him he could fit in my bra," said the 22-year-old from Altoona. "Now only his foot fits in."
Give the kid time. Once he transitions, he'll fill out that bra nicely.
Give the kid time. Once he transitions, he'll fill out that bra nicely.
Posted by: RickZ at July 26, 2023 10:39 PM (emlEe)
95
90
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:38 PM (hOUT3
This!!!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:38 PM (hOUT3
This!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:40 PM (e4fEA)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Yeah, just 2. at July 26, 2023 10:41 PM (xhLYl)
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 10:41 PM (DgGvY)
98
Without penicillin, your penic illin.
Posted by: SFGoth at July 26, 2023 10:42 PM (KAi1n)
99
Someone goes to The Barrel
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:42 PM (UsV5M)
100
I loved Erma Bombeck. Grew up reading her columns and her books -- she was the mom I wished I'd had. When I was a young adult, married with a small child I wrote her a letter and told her how much her writing meant to me. She wrote back a lovely note, handwritten. I still have that.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at July 26, 2023 10:42 PM (ebhEj)
101
Sinead O'Connor died from a broken heart. Whether she intentionally harmed herself or just over-medicated and didn't wake up, the death of her son 18 months ago took everything away from her. All of her other children are grown, and there wasn't anyone else that she "needed" to be there for, so she left to be with her son because life wasn't worth living any more without him in it.
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Very well said.
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Very well said.
Posted by: RickZ at July 26, 2023 10:43 PM (emlEe)
102
Important to note: the judge did not reject Biden's plea deal.
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (Jk9SN)
So, you're saying the fix is in?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar
==========
I would say not. Government and defense were, of course, one and the same, and the judge's awkward questions about the scope of Hunter's immunity is what blew the whole thing up. It was designed as a wink-and-a-nod where the government would pretend to continue investigating with possible charges in the future -- but then the judge got nosy. Like, no charges even on unrelated matters, ever? Even the things you're investigating now? I'm not going to rubber-stamp that. It's unprecedented. They were forced to shuffle and stammer and claim that, uh, of course that's not what we meant. Er, we meant he, um, can be charged? Right, defense?
Defense said NO.
Now defense and government have 30 days to cook up an even more opaque, unprecedented, and sugary deal, and the judge will decide on that.
Important to note: the judge did not reject Biden's plea deal.
She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences.
Posted by: blaster at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (Jk9SN)
So, you're saying the fix is in?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar
==========
I would say not. Government and defense were, of course, one and the same, and the judge's awkward questions about the scope of Hunter's immunity is what blew the whole thing up. It was designed as a wink-and-a-nod where the government would pretend to continue investigating with possible charges in the future -- but then the judge got nosy. Like, no charges even on unrelated matters, ever? Even the things you're investigating now? I'm not going to rubber-stamp that. It's unprecedented. They were forced to shuffle and stammer and claim that, uh, of course that's not what we meant. Er, we meant he, um, can be charged? Right, defense?
Defense said NO.
Now defense and government have 30 days to cook up an even more opaque, unprecedented, and sugary deal, and the judge will decide on that.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:44 PM (lCaJd)
103
Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief,
One of the saddest songs ever, was Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" which he wrote after his child's death.
One of the saddest songs ever, was Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" which he wrote after his child's death.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:44 PM (0Htd1)
104
Great music tonight MH! Thanks!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at July 26, 2023 10:44 PM (+pxkQ)
105
>>>A first-time Pennsylvania mom who was told her baby "wouldn’t make it" because he was born so small, now says he is “thriving” at home following 181 days in hospital. Zaylan was born [...]
Awesome. Definitely a feel good story. Well, up until that name. Zaylon? Sounds like a next generation Cylon.
Awesome. Definitely a feel good story. Well, up until that name. Zaylon? Sounds like a next generation Cylon.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (klJTj)
106
Go ahead, cut the power in major California cities. Half the inhabitants either live in the streets or hail from some shithole country where you only get power 8 hours a day. The rich will have generators. The white liberals who constitute the last gasp of the middle class will vote Democrat even harder.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:32 PM (lCaJd)
Yeah, there is a reason I dropped $10K to put a battery in with my solar.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:32 PM (lCaJd)
Yeah, there is a reason I dropped $10K to put a battery in with my solar.
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (oHd/0)
107
She wrote back a lovely note, handwritten. I still have that.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at July 26, 2023 10:42 PM (ebhEj)
She always sounded sad.
She was one of the last "women living a normalish life" authors that I can think of. She is really similar to Betty MacDonald, who wrote The Egg and I, and her sister Mary Bard who wrote similar stuff.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at July 26, 2023 10:42 PM (ebhEj)
She always sounded sad.
She was one of the last "women living a normalish life" authors that I can think of. She is really similar to Betty MacDonald, who wrote The Egg and I, and her sister Mary Bard who wrote similar stuff.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (xhaym)
108
75 Sinead O'Connor died from a broken heart. Whether she intentionally harmed herself or just over-medicated and didn't wake up, the death of her son 18 months ago took everything away from her. All of her other children are grown, and there wasn't anyone else that she "needed" to be there for, so she left to be with her son because life wasn't worth living any more without him in it.
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Well stated. I thought the very same when I saw she had passed.
RIP.
Every parent who has lost a child has wanted, at some point, to just give in to that desire.
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief
Well stated. I thought the very same when I saw she had passed.
RIP.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (U2p+3)
109
Joe Bribem likes his dogs German and vicious?
I did nazi that coming.
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 10:41 PM (DgGvY)
***
Interesting tidbit.
Rearrange the letters for Mother-in-Law, you get Woman Hitler.
I did nazi that coming.
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 10:41 PM (DgGvY)
***
Interesting tidbit.
Rearrange the letters for Mother-in-Law, you get Woman Hitler.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (e4fEA)
110
"When I first held him he could fit in my bra," said the 22-year-old from Altoona. "Now only his foot fits in."
Give the kid time. Once he transitions, he'll fill out that bra nicely.
Posted by: RickZ
If he exhibits normal boy/teenager/man behavior, he'll spend the rest of his life trying to get into them.
Give the kid time. Once he transitions, he'll fill out that bra nicely.
Posted by: RickZ
If he exhibits normal boy/teenager/man behavior, he'll spend the rest of his life trying to get into them.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:46 PM (u/66v)
111
Well, may God have mercy on her soul, but I was outraged at the time by O'Connor ripping up a picture of the Pope. And I was lapsed at the time.
Pretty funny she converted to Islam, which abuses more children in a year than priests have done in a century.
Well, may God have mercy on her soul, but I was outraged at the time by O'Connor ripping up a picture of the Pope. And I was lapsed at the time.
Pretty funny she converted to Islam, which abuses more children in a year than priests have done in a century.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2023 10:46 PM (MoZTd)
112
She always sounded sad.
One of her sons had a major drug problem. I don't remember what happened to him. Everybody has issues.
One of her sons had a major drug problem. I don't remember what happened to him. Everybody has issues.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at July 26, 2023 10:47 PM (ebhEj)
113
Defense said NO.
Now defense and government have 30 days to cook up an even more opaque, unprecedented, and sugary deal, and the judge will decide on that.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia/i]
Judge, you have a really sweet life-time judgeship in your future, or perhaps a disbarment proceeding, it would be real shame if a promising career like yours were to go down in flames, purely a hypothetical musing you understand...
Now defense and government have 30 days to cook up an even more opaque, unprecedented, and sugary deal, and the judge will decide on that.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia/i]
Judge, you have a really sweet life-time judgeship in your future, or perhaps a disbarment proceeding, it would be real shame if a promising career like yours were to go down in flames, purely a hypothetical musing you understand...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:47 PM (hOUT3)
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78 33 How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!?
No giant conspiracy when it can be attributed to greed and incompetence. But really, there is no excuse for this. This is a required drug of the 21st century. It's not like they can't just create more. It's not a limited resource like lithium or gold.
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:33 PM (i+mOk)
An excellent observation. Then the Board of Directors go, "I wonder why Uncle Sam is trying to reign us in?"
The commie led hedge funds and the pharmaceutical industry will soon have a head on collision.
No giant conspiracy when it can be attributed to greed and incompetence. But really, there is no excuse for this. This is a required drug of the 21st century. It's not like they can't just create more. It's not a limited resource like lithium or gold.
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:33 PM (i+mOk)
An excellent observation. Then the Board of Directors go, "I wonder why Uncle Sam is trying to reign us in?"
The commie led hedge funds and the pharmaceutical industry will soon have a head on collision.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 26, 2023 10:48 PM (aA3+G)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at July 26, 2023 10:48 PM (hOUT3)
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Evening MisHum, and ONT'ers!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 10:48 PM (6AGF4)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:49 PM (UsV5M)
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84 MushHead shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of a goldfish, much less a German Shepherd.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (0Htd1)
Much less the country.
Posted by: GWB
Scary, isn't it?
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:20 PM (0Htd1)
Much less the country.
Posted by: GWB
Scary, isn't it?
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:49 PM (0Htd1)
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Hey, Mis Hum - how many morons CAN fit in the barrel at the same time? Just curious.
Posted by: LRob in Ok at July 26, 2023 10:49 PM (TSQkU)
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Yeah, there is a reason I dropped $10K to put a battery in with my solar.
Posted by: Romeo13
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And a reason why they'll pry my gas appliances from my cold, dead fingers.
Yeah, there is a reason I dropped $10K to put a battery in with my solar.
Posted by: Romeo13
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And a reason why they'll pry my gas appliances from my cold, dead fingers.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:49 PM (lCaJd)
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The rule will “require airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft large enough to permit a passenger with a disability and attendant...
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'Attendant'? Is that what they are calling it these days Pete?
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'Attendant'? Is that what they are calling it these days Pete?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 10:49 PM (cALn2)
122
"Important to note: the judge did not reject Biden's plea deal. She has delayed a decision for 30 days allowing the parties to hash out the differences."
The two parties ..
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
The two parties ..
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
Posted by: illiniwek at July 26, 2023 10:50 PM (Cus5s)
123
Sinead O'Connor always seemed a tortured soul. Like an injured animal in a corner.
Very sad. May she find peace.
Very sad. May she find peace.
Posted by: DaisyB at July 26, 2023 10:50 PM (AbL8c)
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75 Sinead O'Connor died from a broken heart. .....
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Completely agree. RIP
I didn't care for her politics, but I grieve for her pain. I hope that she found the peace that eluded her in this life.
RIP
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Completely agree. RIP
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:50 PM (i+mOk)
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How in the Hell can a country as advanced as the United States have a shortage of PENICILLIN?!?!?!?
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That's easy, there's no money in it.
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That's easy, there's no money in it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (8e9gw)
126
The Judge who presided over the Parkland shooting trial was reprimanded by the powers to be for improper conduct. She appeared to favor the prosecution. Duh she’s human but I guess judges need to go out of their way to appear impartial.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (MNhXM)
127
I wonder how many rows of seats these new Lizzo-size airline bathrooms will cost?
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (UsV5M)
128
Mystery click, some white-boy blues. Sweet! Here's some more: Studebaker John and the Hawks.
https://youtu.be/tBG6ythA4zU
https://youtu.be/tBG6ythA4zU
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 10:52 PM (6AGF4)
129
Small airplane bathrooms must be racist. I'm surprised that wasn't thrown out there. How did they miss it?
Posted by: Ripley at July 26, 2023 10:52 PM (PTDkx)
130
Judge, you have a really sweet life-time judgeship in your future, or perhaps a disbarment proceeding, it would be real shame if a promising career like yours were to go down in flames, purely a hypothetical musing you understand...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar
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Heh. Given her unreasonable obstinacy in actually wanting to know what she was agreeing to, I'm looking forward to this fight.
Judge, you have a really sweet life-time judgeship in your future, or perhaps a disbarment proceeding, it would be real shame if a promising career like yours were to go down in flames, purely a hypothetical musing you understand...
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar
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Heh. Given her unreasonable obstinacy in actually wanting to know what she was agreeing to, I'm looking forward to this fight.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:52 PM (lCaJd)
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Interesting, Calif Gov and the county Gov, shut down a Bio Lab in Reedley Calif...
It was testing if the Covid tests were actually testing for Covid.
Anddddd.... shut down...
It was testing if the Covid tests were actually testing for Covid.
Anddddd.... shut down...
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 26, 2023 10:52 PM (oHd/0)
132
Let me tell you about MiladyJo's long hair. Her luxuriant black locks (with highlights of Irish red), unbraided and wet, don't quite reach her knees only because she's recently had a trim. There are threads of silver now among those braids, but it only highlights her beauty. Folks remark on her long locks all the time. (She makes this ol' hippite look good.)
Long, long ago, when we were young and stupid(er), still living in Chicago, I shaved her head. Her mother was horrified. Our young daughter was aghast. (BTW her hair did grow back, to the aforementioned glory.) She has a lovely head, I had to admit.
The day after her buzzcut, we heard that they were offering free tickets for the Sinéad O'Connor concert to any gals who would come in and get their head shaved. We weren't like big O'Connor fans or anything, but, gee, missed a freebie by being ahead of the current thing!
Long, long ago, when we were young and stupid(er), still living in Chicago, I shaved her head. Her mother was horrified. Our young daughter was aghast. (BTW her hair did grow back, to the aforementioned glory.) She has a lovely head, I had to admit.
The day after her buzzcut, we heard that they were offering free tickets for the Sinéad O'Connor concert to any gals who would come in and get their head shaved. We weren't like big O'Connor fans or anything, but, gee, missed a freebie by being ahead of the current thing!
Posted by: mindful webworker - like looking in the mirror and seeing a polish card at July 26, 2023 10:53 PM (xhLYl)
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The two parties ..
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
Posted by: illiniwek at July 26, 2023 10:50 PM (Cus5s)
Buffers. Yeah, the family has a lot of buffers.
As true as it was 50 years ago in the movie.
Except 50 years ago the government was investigating the criminal activity.
Today, the government IS the criminal activity.
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
Posted by: illiniwek at July 26, 2023 10:50 PM (Cus5s)
Buffers. Yeah, the family has a lot of buffers.
As true as it was 50 years ago in the movie.
Except 50 years ago the government was investigating the criminal activity.
Today, the government IS the criminal activity.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:53 PM (i+mOk)
134
Just patiently read through Sinaed O'Conner's entire Wikipedia entry.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
Posted by: Sharkman at July 26, 2023 10:54 PM (O0UOO)
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:54 PM (UsV5M)
136
We need a government that obeys the laws of physics
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (h1jJh)
You're going to turn the people who abide by "girl penises" and "front holes" loose on inertia and thermodynamics?
/buckles chin strap
OK, let's do this!
We need a government that obeys the laws of physics
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 26, 2023 10:37 PM (h1jJh)
You're going to turn the people who abide by "girl penises" and "front holes" loose on inertia and thermodynamics?
/buckles chin strap
OK, let's do this!
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at July 26, 2023 10:54 PM (z+89e)
137
I noted this pm that it looked like both sides in the Hunter plea deal were trying to cover there butts. The problem is there are so many moving parts in the mess that is Hunter Biden that it is simply not possible. With the continuing congressional investigation and various other agencies involved and the whole thing being massively political there is no way to make it go away cleanly. Could you image a plea deal and then the body of a dead hooker shows up?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 26, 2023 10:55 PM (S75Fo)
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Buffers. Yeah, the family has a lot of buffers.
As true as it was 50 years ago in the movie.
Except 50 years ago the government was investigating the criminal activity.
Today, the government IS the criminal activity.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
Sadly, this is correct.
As true as it was 50 years ago in the movie.
Except 50 years ago the government was investigating the criminal activity.
Today, the government IS the criminal activity.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg
Sadly, this is correct.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 26, 2023 10:55 PM (TZ75n)
139
Just patiently read through Sinaed O'Conner's entire Wikipedia entry.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
Posted by: Sharkman at July 26, 2023 10:54 PM (O0UOO)
She lasted longer than a lot of crazy singers.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
Posted by: Sharkman at July 26, 2023 10:54 PM (O0UOO)
She lasted longer than a lot of crazy singers.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:56 PM (MNhXM)
140
The next set of “improvements” to airline travel will see each passenger get their own box, front and back catheters, and air holes. You get into the box before getting loaded onto the plane, and released at your destination. If your trip is interrupted, you might get out early.
Bringing the cattle treatment to cattle class.
Bringing the cattle treatment to cattle class.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 26, 2023 10:56 PM (oGiDo)
Posted by: PabloD at July 26, 2023 10:56 PM (tDclz)
142
All these years, how have disabled people been managing without restroom help? I've never heard anyone say it was an issue, but I suppose it would be.
Posted by: Emmie at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (Emce2)
Saw something kind of odd this evening. Went to a local hotel for Wing Nite. Sitting at a nearby table was a nice-looking blond woman; also a young girl, maybe 10 or 12 years old. Twice, the young girl (with no obvious disabilities) went to the ladies' room, and the older woman took her by the hand and basically led her there.
Posted by: Emmie at July 26, 2023 10:22 PM (Emce2)
Saw something kind of odd this evening. Went to a local hotel for Wing Nite. Sitting at a nearby table was a nice-looking blond woman; also a young girl, maybe 10 or 12 years old. Twice, the young girl (with no obvious disabilities) went to the ladies' room, and the older woman took her by the hand and basically led her there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 10:57 PM (6AGF4)
Posted by: zombie Amy Winehouse at July 26, 2023 10:57 PM (DgGvY)
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A displaced farmer living in an apartment building has infuriated his neighbors by raising seven calves on his fifth-floor balcony in China's Sichuan province.
Why was he 'displaced'?
...and the more important question - what if he had only kept two calves???
Why was he 'displaced'?
...and the more important question - what if he had only kept two calves???
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2023 10:57 PM (llON8)
145
Interesting tidbit.
Rearrange the letters for Mother-in-Law, you get Woman Hitler.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (e4fEA)
I literally fell off my chair laughing at this.
Interesting tidbit.
Rearrange the letters for Mother-in-Law, you get Woman Hitler.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2023 10:45 PM (e4fEA)
I literally fell off my chair laughing at this.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:57 PM (i+mOk)
146
The two parties ..
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
Posted by: illiniwek
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I know, right? LOL. Their task over the next 30 days is going to be simple: square a circle. All while ducking the flying vases etc that Hunter is hurling around in between calls to the Secret Service to hurry up and fetch that coke he ordered.
The two parties ..
The Biden Justice Dept.
and the Biden Crime Family.
sure, let those two "work it out".
Posted by: illiniwek
=========
I know, right? LOL. Their task over the next 30 days is going to be simple: square a circle. All while ducking the flying vases etc that Hunter is hurling around in between calls to the Secret Service to hurry up and fetch that coke he ordered.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (lCaJd)
147
103 Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief,
One of the saddest songs ever, was Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" which he wrote after his child's death.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:44 PM (0Htd1)
Yep. A truly beautiful, haunting song. I remember telling daughter #1 what it was about a few months after it came out - she never heard it the same way afterwards.
And she sang it at her little sister's memorial service.
To this day, I don't know how she managed to get through it without collapsing in a puddle of tears. She told us that it was her gift to Michelle.
It was a pretty awesome gift.
One of the saddest songs ever, was Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" which he wrote after his child's death.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 10:44 PM (0Htd1)
Yep. A truly beautiful, haunting song. I remember telling daughter #1 what it was about a few months after it came out - she never heard it the same way afterwards.
And she sang it at her little sister's memorial service.
To this day, I don't know how she managed to get through it without collapsing in a puddle of tears. She told us that it was her gift to Michelle.
It was a pretty awesome gift.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (SRRAx)
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Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 10:57 PM (6AGF4)
Do trans get to use your ladies rooms?
Do trans get to use your ladies rooms?
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (MNhXM)
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56 PARADISE, MI – A man was arrested over the weekend after he drove a Jeep off the pier at Whitefish Point State Harbor while allegedly intoxicated
Guy was a comedian doing his best Ted Kenney imitation.
Guy was a comedian doing his best Ted Kenney imitation.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (i+mOk)
Posted by: browndog taking one for the team at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (CCSxw)
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Saw something kind of odd this evening. Went to a local hotel for Wing Nite. Sitting at a nearby table was a nice-looking blond woman; also a young girl, maybe 10 or 12 years old. Twice, the young girl (with no obvious disabilities) went to the ladies' room, and the older woman took her by the hand and basically led her there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Protecting her from Hanako.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Protecting her from Hanako.
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (DgGvY)
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PARADISE, MI – A man was arrested over the weekend after he drove a Jeep off the pier at Whitefish Point State Harbor while allegedly intoxicated
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The searchers all say he'd have made Whitefish Bay if he'd put fifteen more beers inside him.
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The searchers all say he'd have made Whitefish Bay if he'd put fifteen more beers inside him.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (Npnb7)
153
62: a fizzle.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (f0XAF)
154
Twice, the young girl (with no obvious disabilities) went to the ladies' room, and the older woman took her by the hand and basically led her there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Possibly a safety issue? But it's true that many disabilities cannot be id'd by a causal observer.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Possibly a safety issue? But it's true that many disabilities cannot be id'd by a causal observer.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (u/66v)
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We all have pain in our lives. It's just dealt with in different ways. Some of us work our way through it, some of us don't. Never cared for her but I hope peace will be found.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 26, 2023 11:00 PM (Xrfse)
156
Didn't we kind of have that STD thing licked until the regressive left decided to let the freak flag fly ever higher every day?
Posted by: CppThis at July 26, 2023 11:00 PM (PZvjL)
157
PARADISE, MI – A man was arrested over the weekend after he drove a Jeep off the pier at Whitefish Point State Harbor while allegedly intoxicated
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It’s an all terrain vehicle officer,
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It’s an all terrain vehicle officer,
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 11:00 PM (MNhXM)
158
103: that (among other songs) came to mind the day my father died.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 11:01 PM (f0XAF)
159
I can't hear Tears in Heaven without welling up.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at July 26, 2023 11:02 PM (T/Lqj)
160
The US women's team needs to find about six "transgender" high school varsity soccer players, if you know what I mean, and I think they would cruise to the championship.
Posted by: LRob
They'll need to pay them 25% more than the rest of the players...
Posted by: LRob
They'll need to pay them 25% more than the rest of the players...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 26, 2023 11:02 PM (n9HCN)
161
>>>Sinead O'Connor died from a broken heart. Whether she intentionally harmed herself or just over-medicated and didn't wake up, the death of her son 18 months ago took everything away from her. All of her other children are grown, and there wasn't anyone else that she "needed" to be there for, so she left to be with her son because life wasn't worth living any more without him in it.
She had a son that is a couple of years younger than the kid that killed himself. Looks like he is 16.
https://is.gd/iPBjGR
She had a son that is a couple of years younger than the kid that killed himself. Looks like he is 16.
https://is.gd/iPBjGR
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 26, 2023 11:02 PM (klJTj)
162
57 The new rule on airline bathrooms is another way to destroy easy and 'cheap' transportation from being within reach of the proles.
While virtue signaling/lying you really care for people.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (UsV5M)
I don't know how Boeing, Airbus, and airlines can meet the proposed rules without reducing plane lavatories by half and/or removing at least one, probably two, full rows of seats. At present, lavatories are shoe-horned into airliners, with hatches constraining their number and size. Hatches can be relocated and lavatories can be located in the middle of passenger compartments instead of at the ends. Neither are inexpensive modifications.
As you said, it is virtue signaling/lying you really care for some people while making it more expensive for everyone to fly.
While virtue signaling/lying you really care for people.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 26, 2023 10:24 PM (UsV5M)
I don't know how Boeing, Airbus, and airlines can meet the proposed rules without reducing plane lavatories by half and/or removing at least one, probably two, full rows of seats. At present, lavatories are shoe-horned into airliners, with hatches constraining their number and size. Hatches can be relocated and lavatories can be located in the middle of passenger compartments instead of at the ends. Neither are inexpensive modifications.
As you said, it is virtue signaling/lying you really care for some people while making it more expensive for everyone to fly.
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:02 PM (AMIL/)
163
OrangeEnt at 12...
Shut 'er down, folks; we have a winner.
Damn near spit out my drink.
Posted by: PabloD at July 26, 2023 10:56 PM (tDclz)
Good. I'm getting sleepy anyway. Probably wake up after Pixy posts.
Shut 'er down, folks; we have a winner.
Damn near spit out my drink.
Posted by: PabloD at July 26, 2023 10:56 PM (tDclz)
Good. I'm getting sleepy anyway. Probably wake up after Pixy posts.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (Angsy)
164
There's a nice museum at Whitefish Point:
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
The great lakes have a far more interesting history than most folk know.
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/
The great lakes have a far more interesting history than most folk know.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
165
Didn't we kind of have that STD thing licked until the regressive left decided to let the freak flag fly ever higher every day?
Posted by: CppThis at July 26, 2023 11:00 PM (PZvjL)
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That monkeypox ain't gonna transmit itself, peon!
Posted by: CppThis at July 26, 2023 11:00 PM (PZvjL)
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That monkeypox ain't gonna transmit itself, peon!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2023 11:04 PM (BpYfr)
166
And she sang it at her little sister's memorial service.
To this day, I don't know how she managed to get through it without collapsing in a puddle of tears. She told us that it was her gift to Michelle.
It was a pretty awesome gift.
Wow. Think I got some Canadian smoke in my eyes. No words. God bless.
To this day, I don't know how she managed to get through it without collapsing in a puddle of tears. She told us that it was her gift to Michelle.
It was a pretty awesome gift.
Wow. Think I got some Canadian smoke in my eyes. No words. God bless.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 26, 2023 11:04 PM (Xrfse)
167
You need larger bathrooms so terrorists can have more room to prepare there equipment.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 11:05 PM (MNhXM)
168
SpaceX launch aborted, waiting for explanation.
Posted by: db at July 26, 2023 11:05 PM (wu87C)
169
The great lakes have a far more interesting history than most folk know.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
Global Warming !!!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
Global Warming !!!
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 11:06 PM (MNhXM)
Posted by: kbdabear at July 26, 2023 11:07 PM (IEw/x)
171
Do trans get to use your ladies rooms?
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (MNhXM)
Doubt it, very much. Rural Alberta is pretty redneck. And the girl looked like a girl. And it is a family-friendly pub; minors are allowed in until 9 PM. Anyone caught perving on kids there would likely never see the next sunrise; be found dead on the railway tracks.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (MNhXM)
Doubt it, very much. Rural Alberta is pretty redneck. And the girl looked like a girl. And it is a family-friendly pub; minors are allowed in until 9 PM. Anyone caught perving on kids there would likely never see the next sunrise; be found dead on the railway tracks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:07 PM (6AGF4)
172
Greg Kelly devoted almost 30 minutes tonight to interviewing Jill Bidens first husband. He has a book coming out in October titled Biden Crime Family and what they did to him in 1982 over his divorce settlement with Jill. Amazing story. Hopefully tomorrow one of the cobs picks up the transcript from the show.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 26, 2023 11:09 PM (8Xj/Y)
173
Possibly a safety issue? But it's true that many disabilities cannot be id'd by a causal observer.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (u/66v)
I will go with that. None of my business, of course. Just struck me as a little out of the ordinary.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 10:59 PM (u/66v)
I will go with that. None of my business, of course. Just struck me as a little out of the ordinary.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:10 PM (6AGF4)
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>>> 171 Do trans get to use your ladies rooms?
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (MNhXM)
Doubt it, very much. Rural Alberta is pretty redneck. And the girl looked like a girl. And it is a family-friendly pub; minors are allowed in until 9 PM. Anyone caught perving on kids there would likely never see the next sunrise; be found dead on the railway tracks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:07 PM (6AGF4)
Gingy refers to Texas as 'Hot Alberta'.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:58 PM (MNhXM)
Doubt it, very much. Rural Alberta is pretty redneck. And the girl looked like a girl. And it is a family-friendly pub; minors are allowed in until 9 PM. Anyone caught perving on kids there would likely never see the next sunrise; be found dead on the railway tracks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:07 PM (6AGF4)
Gingy refers to Texas as 'Hot Alberta'.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2023 11:10 PM (llON8)
175
That sheep vid in the cafe is the new shavetail being sniffed by the sergeants.
Posted by: Your friends at Pirelli at July 26, 2023 11:10 PM (8erNz)
176
Howdy all, what's shaking? We just did a pork roast ton the frill, bone in for $1.99/lb. Delish.
Posted by: Farmer at July 26, 2023 11:10 PM (55Qr6)
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Doubt it, very much. Rural Alberta is pretty redneck. And the girl looked like a girl. And it is a family-friendly pub; minors are allowed in until 9 PM. Anyone caught perving on kids there would likely never see the next sunrise; be found dead on the railway tracks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
As it should be.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
As it should be.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 26, 2023 11:10 PM (TZ75n)
178
Hopefully tomorrow one of the cobs picks up the transcript from the show.
Posted by: Jen the original at July 26, 2023 11:09 PM (8Xj/Y)
Send it to me!
cbd.aoshq@gmail.com
Posted by: Jen the original at July 26, 2023 11:09 PM (8Xj/Y)
Send it to me!
cbd.aoshq@gmail.com
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 26, 2023 11:13 PM (M5QzP)
179
And I still can't speel.
Posted by: Farmer at July 26, 2023 11:13 PM (55Qr6)
180
Hunter Biden can't change his plea.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora at July 26, 2023 11:14 PM (a816X)
181
Hunter Biden can't change his plea.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora at July 26, 2023 11:14 PM (a816X)
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129 Small airplane bathrooms must be racist. I'm surprised that wasn't thrown out there. How did they miss it?
Posted by: Ripley
Not racist, homophobic.
Posted by: Ripley
Not racist, homophobic.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 26, 2023 11:14 PM (0Htd1)
183
Feeling kind of sad tonight, I'm a wuss. Best to sleep it off. Have a good one, folks. See y'all tomorrow. G'nite.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (Xrfse)
184
Two posts! A record!
Posted by: torabora at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (a816X)
185
The Judge who presided over the Parkland shooting trial was reprimanded by the powers to be for improper conduct. She appeared to favor the prosecution. Duh she’s human but I guess judges need to go out of their way to appear impartial.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (MNhXM)
Now do Alex Jones in re Sandy Hook
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (MNhXM)
Now do Alex Jones in re Sandy Hook
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (xhaym)
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Over the years, I have given up trying to fully understand the mind of the truly troubled. Having said that though, I wish I could reach the point of being completely and fully compassionate for those that kill themselves.
My own experiences with it all have left me still a little pissed off even though it's been 20 years or so. Not so much due to the effects it had on me but rather, the impacts on my innocent children. They were severe for a long time - fortunately now far behind them.
I know my thinking is not as pure as it should be. I'm working on it.
My own experiences with it all have left me still a little pissed off even though it's been 20 years or so. Not so much due to the effects it had on me but rather, the impacts on my innocent children. They were severe for a long time - fortunately now far behind them.
I know my thinking is not as pure as it should be. I'm working on it.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (u/66v)
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134 Just patiently read through Sinaed O'Conner's entire Wikipedia entry.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
Posted by: Sharkman
Yep. Not much of a fan of her music but I always felt bad for her. A red-hot mess of a human being.
She was so many different kinds of screwed up it is astonishing she was able to live as long as she did and have any kind of a public career.
RIP.
Posted by: Sharkman
Yep. Not much of a fan of her music but I always felt bad for her. A red-hot mess of a human being.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 26, 2023 11:17 PM (uia9V)
188
The great lakes have a far more interesting history than most folk know.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
A fun book to read is
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
A fun book to read is
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at July 26, 2023 11:18 PM (CCSxw)
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This is just a sock clearing post. No, I won't send you laundry to eBay.
Posted by: JEM at July 26, 2023 11:18 PM (8erNz)
190
Sinead O'Connor did that Prince cover, "Nothing Compares to You", right? That was really a fine recording. Sad that she will be going to Hell, as a convert to islam, the religion f Satan.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:19 PM (6AGF4)
191
A fun book to read is
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: browndog
A great little book! Wonderful for the kiddies.
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: browndog
A great little book! Wonderful for the kiddies.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:19 PM (u/66v)
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch scrubbed due to non-specific weather conditions.
Next launch window same time tomorrow: 11:04 p.m. EDT
Next launch window same time tomorrow: 11:04 p.m. EDT
Posted by: db at July 26, 2023 11:19 PM (wu87C)
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Today's adventures in hobo wrangling included waking up to review my overnight security camera footage, see a man walk down an alley after sunrise, not see the same man return from said alley, then wandering down myself to discover that a window had been carefully jimmied open and replaced to avoid detection.
While clearing the building from the basement upwards, I noticed no disturbances, and almost quit halfway through, until I heard a subtle, but unmistakable sound in the distance: the snoring of a man who'd likely been awake for days. I tiptoed toward a small closet, confirmed my suspicions through the door, unfolded a lawn chair in the hallway, and waited for police to arrive.
Two officers walked him out of the building, but no arrest was made, and I later learned that the man in question was a five time felon most recently jailed five years ago for second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, plus one involuntary commitment for good measure. We shook hands as he left after sitting through a full reading of the notice on body cam for future legal purposes.
He's awaiting sentencing on a sixth felony next week.
While clearing the building from the basement upwards, I noticed no disturbances, and almost quit halfway through, until I heard a subtle, but unmistakable sound in the distance: the snoring of a man who'd likely been awake for days. I tiptoed toward a small closet, confirmed my suspicions through the door, unfolded a lawn chair in the hallway, and waited for police to arrive.
Two officers walked him out of the building, but no arrest was made, and I later learned that the man in question was a five time felon most recently jailed five years ago for second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, plus one involuntary commitment for good measure. We shook hands as he left after sitting through a full reading of the notice on body cam for future legal purposes.
He's awaiting sentencing on a sixth felony next week.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at July 26, 2023 11:20 PM (k1Qly)
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Great quotes up top.
Every prayer should begin with thanksgiving and gratitude. And then pray for others that are suffering. And finally, if needed, pray for yourself for just the necessities.
Pray to win the Lotto generally, probably gonna be answered with a "Yes."
Every prayer should begin with thanksgiving and gratitude. And then pray for others that are suffering. And finally, if needed, pray for yourself for just the necessities.
Pray to win the Lotto generally, probably gonna be answered with a "Yes."
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:20 PM (jgJfd)
195
Great Lakes - many YouTube vids out there on sinkages if interested.
Posted by: JEM at July 26, 2023 11:20 PM (8erNz)
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He's awaiting sentencing on a sixth felony next week.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
Clearly turning his life around.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
Clearly turning his life around.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (u/66v)
197
180 Hunter Biden can't change his plea.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora at July 26, 2023 11:14 PM (a816X)
Judge Maryellen Noreika, Hunter Attorney Chris Clark, and the two DoJ attorneys representing the Government in court today, did not kill each other on the beach near Daddy Joe's Rehoboth Beach home.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora at July 26, 2023 11:14 PM (a816X)
Judge Maryellen Noreika, Hunter Attorney Chris Clark, and the two DoJ attorneys representing the Government in court today, did not kill each other on the beach near Daddy Joe's Rehoboth Beach home.
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (AMIL/)
198
Sinead thought Catholicism was too repressive so she converted to Islam. The mind boggles.
Posted by: NC Kate at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (an6os)
199
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: browndog
Read it long, long ago.
Provided it to my kids too.
Paddle to The Sea, by Holling Clancy Holling.
It's a great way to learn about the Great Lakes on out through the St Lawrence Seaway, back when the Great Lakes were part of the Inland manufacturing empire.
Posted by: browndog
Read it long, long ago.
Provided it to my kids too.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (n9HCN)
200
praying to win the Lotto is not going to be effective.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:22 PM (jgJfd)
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Thanks for the girthy ONT, Mis Hum!
Fantastic photo up top. I was too young to sign in for the music video. Darn!
(Late to the party because a meeting ran late...)
Fantastic photo up top. I was too young to sign in for the music video. Darn!
(Late to the party because a meeting ran late...)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 26, 2023 11:22 PM (vfKOf)
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Good evening morons and thanks mh
Erma Bombeck had great insights into family life in the 70s. I thought her books were a riot. She ran counter to the plastic culture of the times.
Erma Bombeck had great insights into family life in the 70s. I thought her books were a riot. She ran counter to the plastic culture of the times.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2023 11:22 PM (RIvkX)
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>>> 198 Sinead thought Catholicism was too repressive so she converted to Islam. The mind boggles.
Posted by: NC Kate at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (an6os)
Brought to you by 'daddy issues'.
I wonder if she thought FakePope Frankie was awesome.
Posted by: NC Kate at July 26, 2023 11:21 PM (an6os)
Brought to you by 'daddy issues'.
I wonder if she thought FakePope Frankie was awesome.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2023 11:22 PM (llON8)
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Poor Sinead was abused.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:22 PM (jgJfd)
205
He's awaiting sentencing on a sixth felony next week.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
In SF the cops would tell you to file a report online.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
In SF the cops would tell you to file a report online.
Posted by: JEM at July 26, 2023 11:24 PM (8erNz)
206
Some Reddit comments on McConnell…
Noctornola
27m
Sorry, not sorry. I hope that dusty POS turtle suffers every second
unduedisrespect
33m
I hope this turd had a stroke and will be unable to function for the rest of his days.
I hope there are many of those days that remain, and that his taxpayer-funded healthcare keeps him alive for decades.
DoomedApes
1h
I laughed my ass off and hope for more suffering for Mitch
The left never disappoints ya.
Noctornola
27m
Sorry, not sorry. I hope that dusty POS turtle suffers every second
unduedisrespect
33m
I hope this turd had a stroke and will be unable to function for the rest of his days.
I hope there are many of those days that remain, and that his taxpayer-funded healthcare keeps him alive for decades.
DoomedApes
1h
I laughed my ass off and hope for more suffering for Mitch
The left never disappoints ya.
Posted by: Montec at July 26, 2023 11:24 PM (WmivH)
207
Another HC Holling story is
Seabird
Follows the life of a young boy aboard a whaling ship, and follows his life as he progresses through the age of Sails, to Steam, to present day.
The information on whaling is illuminating...
Seabird
Follows the life of a young boy aboard a whaling ship, and follows his life as he progresses through the age of Sails, to Steam, to present day.
The information on whaling is illuminating...
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at July 26, 2023 11:25 PM (CCSxw)
208
Hunter Biden can't change his plea.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora
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Rlly? He supposedly changed his plea right there in court and it was Not Guilty at the time he left.
Hunter Biden can't change his plea.
Judge Sullivan charged Gen. Flynn with perjury for doing that.
(Actually Justice Roberts should have sanctioned Judge Sullivan for the malicious prosecution and miscarriage of justice).
Posted by: torabora
===========
Rlly? He supposedly changed his plea right there in court and it was Not Guilty at the time he left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (lCaJd)
209
Farmers gotta farm.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (jgJfd)
210
Oh! Many thanks for the prayers and good wishes offered for R. recently. We found a local (two hours away) MD. to take over the treatments previously provided to her at the Cleveland Clinic (10 hours away). Loved the new gal and she and the previous provider are professional buds and approach her ailments in the same fashion.
Yea us!
Yea us!
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (u/66v)
211
praying to win the Lotto is not going to be effective.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse
Asserting facts not in evidence.
We can't really know, right?
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse
Asserting facts not in evidence.
We can't really know, right?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (n9HCN)
212
He's awaiting sentencing on a sixth felony next week.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
In SF the cops would tell you to file a report online.
Posted by: JEM at July 26, 2023 11:24 PM (8erNz)
He was already sleepy. Shoulda woke him up, dosed him with several sleeping pills, and stuck him on a bus headed for L.A.
Posted by: Walter Freeman
In SF the cops would tell you to file a report online.
Posted by: JEM at July 26, 2023 11:24 PM (8erNz)
He was already sleepy. Shoulda woke him up, dosed him with several sleeping pills, and stuck him on a bus headed for L.A.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (6AGF4)
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
U.S. 95th percentile male weight ... 284 pounds.
A) Picture two BIG dudes wrestling in a moving bathroom.
B) Who needs bafrooms? https://bit.ly/SheBoon
U.S. 95th percentile male weight ... 284 pounds.
A) Picture two BIG dudes wrestling in a moving bathroom.
B) Who needs bafrooms? https://bit.ly/SheBoon
Posted by: Marooned at July 26, 2023 11:27 PM (kt8QE)
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I know everyone here believes Hunter's now-aborted plea deal was a perfectly routine, arm's length deal, negotiated in good faith by the opposing parties. /s
The plea bargain which the judge refused to accept was a "Type C" plea agreement, which WOULD'VE TAKEN AWAY THE COURT'S DISCRETION to impose any sentence other than the one the parties agreed to-- i.e., straight probation.
I mention this only because it's relevant to my post: I was a federal prosecutor for 27 years, until I retired. Type C plea agreements are as rare as snow at the Alamo. In 27 years, I only remember seeing exactly ONE of them.
Courts hate them. Prosecutors hate them (except in Hunter's case). If defense counsel asks for a Type C plea agreement, the first response is to laugh, and the second response is to say, "Hell, no!'
But Hunter's case was handled just like any other similarly situated defendant's case would've been... in a pig's ass it was.
One other thing: About half of the 100s of defendants I prosecuted were drug abusers. Drug abusers commit vehicular manslaughter; burglary, etc.
But NOT money laundering involving 20 shell corporations!
The plea bargain which the judge refused to accept was a "Type C" plea agreement, which WOULD'VE TAKEN AWAY THE COURT'S DISCRETION to impose any sentence other than the one the parties agreed to-- i.e., straight probation.
I mention this only because it's relevant to my post: I was a federal prosecutor for 27 years, until I retired. Type C plea agreements are as rare as snow at the Alamo. In 27 years, I only remember seeing exactly ONE of them.
Courts hate them. Prosecutors hate them (except in Hunter's case). If defense counsel asks for a Type C plea agreement, the first response is to laugh, and the second response is to say, "Hell, no!'
But Hunter's case was handled just like any other similarly situated defendant's case would've been... in a pig's ass it was.
One other thing: About half of the 100s of defendants I prosecuted were drug abusers. Drug abusers commit vehicular manslaughter; burglary, etc.
But NOT money laundering involving 20 shell corporations!
Posted by: mnw at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (NLIak)
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Shoulda woke him up, dosed him with several sleeping pills, and stuck him on a bus headed for L.A.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Or a midnight train to Georgia. (Woo Woo!)
-- The Pips
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Or a midnight train to Georgia. (Woo Woo!)
-- The Pips
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (u/66v)
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has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
—-
Mike high club got easier.
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Mike high club got easier.
Posted by: Montec at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (WmivH)
217
206:The left never disappoints ya.
Posted by: Montec
A lot on the right are saying the same thing. Mitch has burned a LOT of bridges.
Posted by: Montec
A lot on the right are saying the same thing. Mitch has burned a LOT of bridges.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (uia9V)
218
The great lakes have a far more interesting history than most folk know.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
Video on the formation of the Great Lakes. 45 minutes long. Interesting semi-proven geology theories.
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 26, 2023 11:03 PM (cALn2)
Video on the formation of the Great Lakes. 45 minutes long. Interesting semi-proven geology theories.
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (AMIL/)
219
A lot on the right are saying the same thing. Mitch has burned a LOT of bridges.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (uia9V)
I hate the guy as much as anyone, but I’m not wishing him years of pain and suffering.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 26, 2023 11:28 PM (uia9V)
I hate the guy as much as anyone, but I’m not wishing him years of pain and suffering.
Posted by: Montec at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (WmivH)
220
You know who killed the lights at night? Second World countries. Like: the Soviet Union, East Germany. etc.
If these climate warming/global change/whatever the marketing campaign calls it next were SERIOUS, they would be all-in on nuclear power. That they are not shows me how un-serious they are, AT BEST.
If these climate warming/global change/whatever the marketing campaign calls it next were SERIOUS, they would be all-in on nuclear power. That they are not shows me how un-serious they are, AT BEST.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 11:30 PM (f0XAF)
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U.S. 95th percentile male weight ... 284 pounds.
A) Picture two BIG dudes wrestling in a moving bathroom.
B) Who needs bafrooms? https://bit.ly/SheBoon
Posted by: Marooned at July 26, 2023 11:27 PM (kt8QE)
Pilot to copilot: "Two 300-pound uggos just went into the aft bathroom, Better adjust the elevator trim."
A) Picture two BIG dudes wrestling in a moving bathroom.
B) Who needs bafrooms? https://bit.ly/SheBoon
Posted by: Marooned at July 26, 2023 11:27 PM (kt8QE)
Pilot to copilot: "Two 300-pound uggos just went into the aft bathroom, Better adjust the elevator trim."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:31 PM (6AGF4)
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Hey y'all - for those so inclined, please say a prayer for my (second) cousin Isaiah's family... former military with PTSD/depression and he killed himself a couple of days ago. Due to family drama, I hadn't seen him but maybe once since he was four, but he and his common-law wife have three little boys, the youngest still in diapers. 35 - one of the "little" cousins. Sorry to interrupt here, still processing stuff and the stupid family drama still plays into it as well.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
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In a bulletin just handed me: VA now providing free yoga and meditation classes to veterans.
So, we now have that going for us.
So, we now have that going for us.
Posted by: Queequeg the Harpooner at July 26, 2023 11:33 PM (9X60i)
224
Sorry to interrupt here, still processing stuff and the stupid family drama still plays into it as well.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
Condolences, Katja.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
Condolences, Katja.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:33 PM (6AGF4)
225
I know my thinking is not as pure as it should be. I'm working on it.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (u/66v)
Tough situation to deal with. No one should feel guilty for being conflicted.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:16 PM (u/66v)
Tough situation to deal with. No one should feel guilty for being conflicted.
Posted by: javems at July 26, 2023 11:34 PM (AmoqO)
226
Hunter's plea deal reminds me when the teacher's union is negotiating a contract with a school board composed of former teachers.
They should sit on the same side of the table.
Who represents the taxpayers?
They should sit on the same side of the table.
Who represents the taxpayers?
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:34 PM (jgJfd)
227
Katja - condolences and prayers for all of you and your kin.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:34 PM (u/66v)
228
A) Picture two BIG dudes wrestling in a moving bathroom.
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Pete did, and he liked it. Now there's a rule.
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Pete did, and he liked it. Now there's a rule.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at July 26, 2023 11:34 PM (wBpKf)
229
My condolences, Katja.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 11:35 PM (f0XAF)
230
Rlly? He supposedly changed his plea right there in court and it was Not Guilty at the time he left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (lCaJd)
It's now going to be near impossible to empanel an impartial jury. Lots of potential wiggle-room for appeals.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 26, 2023 11:26 PM (lCaJd)
It's now going to be near impossible to empanel an impartial jury. Lots of potential wiggle-room for appeals.
Posted by: RickZ at July 26, 2023 11:35 PM (emlEe)
231
Video on the formation of the Great Lakes. 45 minutes long. Interesting semi-proven geology theories.
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (AMIL/)
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (AMIL/)
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:35 PM (6AGF4)
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 11:36 PM (DgGvY)
233
Who represents the taxpayers?
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse
The citizens thrown out of the public school board meetings or arrested for simply speaking their minds?
Just spit balling here.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse
The citizens thrown out of the public school board meetings or arrested for simply speaking their minds?
Just spit balling here.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 26, 2023 11:36 PM (u/66v)
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:36 PM (jgJfd)
235
231 Video on the formation of the Great Lakes. 45 minutes long. Interesting semi-proven geology theories.
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (AMIL/)
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Awiens...
https://tinyurl.com/2p97n7fj
Posted by: Gref at July 26, 2023 11:29 PM (AMIL/)
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Awiens...
Posted by: Cute Fuzzy Kitten at July 26, 2023 11:38 PM (uia9V)
236
Pilot to copilot: "Two 300-pound uggos just went into the aft bathroom, Better adjust the elevator trim."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Copilot to pilot: "Please do not use the word 'trim' in this situation."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Copilot to pilot: "Please do not use the word 'trim' in this situation."
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 11:39 PM (DgGvY)
237
@205: "In SF the cops would tell you to file a report online."
The official trespass process in MN is deliberately Kafkaesque so both victims and officers want to give up outta frustration. I say there should be a mandatory seventy-two hour no questions asked jail stay for simple breaking and entering!
The official trespass process in MN is deliberately Kafkaesque so both victims and officers want to give up outta frustration. I say there should be a mandatory seventy-two hour no questions asked jail stay for simple breaking and entering!
Posted by: Walter Freeman at July 26, 2023 11:39 PM (k1Qly)
238
Prayers, Katja.
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 11:40 PM (DgGvY)
239
The leftists are hating on Mitch because they think he’s a super duper ultra conservative. it’s because leftists are really stupid and uninformed. They also think fox news is right wing.
Posted by: Montec at July 26, 2023 11:41 PM (WmivH)
240
I say there should be a mandatory seventy-two hour no questions asked jail stay for simple breaking and entering!
Posted by: Walter Freeman
* puts Walter on his short list for Attorney General *
Posted by: Walter Freeman
* puts Walter on his short list for Attorney General *
Posted by: mikeski at July 26, 2023 11:42 PM (DgGvY)
241
This ONT seems too perfect. Why does it hurt when i pee?, Sofa #2, She's a rainbow, yup too perfect. I believe this ONT may be AI Generated. I guess the cost of the dental plan has gone up. We're crash dummies here.
Posted by: Guinea Pig #82 at July 26, 2023 11:42 PM (tO+U3)
242
Why when poo always pee but when pee not always poo?
Posted by: Montec at July 26, 2023 11:43 PM (WmivH)
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Hunter is STILL charged with two Class A federal misdemeanors, IIRC. The penalty for those is up to 1 year in prison on each count, but they are probationable.
Theoretically, a judge could "stack" the sentences and impose a sentence of 2 years, but... in real life that never happens.
So, Hunter retains the option to plead "straight up," without a plea agreement.
The REAL scandal here was the hilarious charging decision.
Theoretically, a judge could "stack" the sentences and impose a sentence of 2 years, but... in real life that never happens.
So, Hunter retains the option to plead "straight up," without a plea agreement.
The REAL scandal here was the hilarious charging decision.
Posted by: mnw at July 26, 2023 11:43 PM (NLIak)
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Sorry to interrupt here, still processing stuff and the stupid family drama still plays into it as well.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
* * * *
Condolences, and prayers up for all involved.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
* * * *
Condolences, and prayers up for all involved.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 26, 2023 11:47 PM (vfKOf)
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I say there should be a mandatory seventy-two hour no questions asked jail stay for simple breaking and entering!
I say 20 lashes.
I say 20 lashes.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 26, 2023 11:48 PM (jgJfd)
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This ONT seems too perfect. Why does it hurt when i pee?, Sofa #2, She's a rainbow, yup too perfect. I believe this ONT may be AI Generated. I guess the cost of the dental plan has gone up. We're crash dummies here.
Posted by: Guinea Pig #82 at July 26, 2023 11:42 PM (tO+U3)
If it hurts when you pee, then your love was too free,
If it hurts when you poo, then it sucks to be you.
Posted by: Guinea Pig #82 at July 26, 2023 11:42 PM (tO+U3)
If it hurts when you pee, then your love was too free,
If it hurts when you poo, then it sucks to be you.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (6AGF4)
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I did see the Sinead O'Connor SNL pope-picture stunt when it aired. Not sure how that happened, at the time I wasn't watching much TV, much less SNL and/or O'Connor, so it was a fluke.
Also the Crispin Glover rainbow fright wig bit on Letterman, saw that one too!
(Insert Weird Al's 'Lame Claim To Fame')
Also the Crispin Glover rainbow fright wig bit on Letterman, saw that one too!
(Insert Weird Al's 'Lame Claim To Fame')
Posted by: LenNeal at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (/BBNv)
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Anyone caught breaking and entering should have to give Lena Dunham 10 orgasms and pay a one-time $29.99 sanitation fee.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (KFhLj)
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A favorite Holling's is "Tree in the Trail" about Westward Expansion.
"Min of the Mississippi", about a turtle in the river, is jam-packed with information.
They just don't write books like that now.
"Min of the Mississippi", about a turtle in the river, is jam-packed with information.
They just don't write books like that now.
Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at July 26, 2023 11:52 PM (jRqes)
Posted by: Jim at July 26, 2023 11:52 PM (e6UQI)
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Anyone caught breaking and entering should have to give Lena Dunham 10 orgasms and pay a one-time $29.99 sanitation fee.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (KFhLj)
Might wanna re-think the sanitation fee.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (KFhLj)
Might wanna re-think the sanitation fee.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 26, 2023 11:53 PM (SJKxM)
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So, Hunter retains the option to plead "straight up," without a plea agreement.
Hunter: Your Honor, I plead "straight up."
Judge: Yeaaah, boooooooooooyyyyyy!
Hunter: Your Honor, I plead "straight up."
Judge: Yeaaah, boooooooooooyyyyyy!
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:54 PM (KFhLj)
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The REAL scandal here was the hilarious charging decision.
Posted by: mnw at July 26, 2023 11:43 PM (NLIak)
Wasn't there also something about one of Hunter's lawyers impersonating Comer's (?) either personal or House Committee lawyer to the Clerk of the Court to get some 180 odd pages of depositions relating to other crimes removed somehow from the plea/case? Not sure if Comer or some other (R) rep, but that Chairperson contacted the judge about the shenanigans and from what I read the judge was not amused.
Posted by: mnw at July 26, 2023 11:43 PM (NLIak)
Wasn't there also something about one of Hunter's lawyers impersonating Comer's (?) either personal or House Committee lawyer to the Clerk of the Court to get some 180 odd pages of depositions relating to other crimes removed somehow from the plea/case? Not sure if Comer or some other (R) rep, but that Chairperson contacted the judge about the shenanigans and from what I read the judge was not amused.
Posted by: RickZ at July 26, 2023 11:54 PM (emlEe)
254
While attempting to get some sleep today, watched Star Trek:Nemesis.
Not as bone-awful as *some* Trekkies seem to think. A lot of interesting ideas running around, it would have worked a lot better as a series story arc which would have allowed for more fleshing out.
Tom Hardy must have been hungry to chew that much scenery!
Not as bone-awful as *some* Trekkies seem to think. A lot of interesting ideas running around, it would have worked a lot better as a series story arc which would have allowed for more fleshing out.
Tom Hardy must have been hungry to chew that much scenery!
Posted by: LenNeal at July 26, 2023 11:54 PM (/BBNv)
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Poor Mitch. His Chinlee handlers are as cruel as that whore, Dr. Jill.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at July 26, 2023 11:57 PM (fY84s)
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Some Reddit comments on McConnell…
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The left never disappoints ya.
Posted by: Montec
RUFKM, those sound like things you'd find here.
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The left never disappoints ya.
Posted by: Montec
RUFKM, those sound like things you'd find here.
Posted by: SFGoth at July 26, 2023 11:57 PM (KAi1n)
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254: the Trek movies I liked were First Contact and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The rest of it? Eh.
(I was never much for Star Trek)
(I was never much for Star Trek)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 26, 2023 11:58 PM (f0XAF)
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Cocaine Mitch can go straight to hell. He sold us out so many times, it's insane he's still allowed to be in the party.
Screw him.
Screw him.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2023 11:59 PM (U2p+3)
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Or a midnight train to Georgia. (Woo Woo!)
-- The Pips
From The Richard Pryor Show: "... and The Pips"
https://youtu.be/LdN27HzoyO4
-- The Pips
From The Richard Pryor Show: "... and The Pips"
https://youtu.be/LdN27HzoyO4
Posted by: Chuck C at July 26, 2023 11:59 PM (xttsV)
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I always loved "The Wrath of Khan.'
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 27, 2023 12:00 AM (jgJfd)
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So many ham performances.
Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at July 27, 2023 12:00 AM (jgJfd)
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They just don't write books like that now.
Posted by: sal
No they don't.
They don't write my dad anymore, either.
Posted by: sal
No they don't.
They don't write my dad anymore, either.
Posted by: Greg Kihn at July 27, 2023 12:01 AM (KAi1n)
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I got Stacy Schiff's "The Revolutionary Samuel Adams". As recommended to me at the NoVa MoMe.
We'll see how it goes.
We'll see how it goes.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 27, 2023 12:01 AM (f0XAF)
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Prayers Up, Katja.
For you and ALL of your extended family.
Posted by: Jim
Well said Jim.
Ditto from my Katja.
For you and ALL of your extended family.
Posted by: Jim
Well said Jim.
Ditto from my Katja.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 27, 2023 12:01 AM (n9HCN)
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In the LA Times piece, writer Sammy Roth questioned what is more critical, “Keeping the lights on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, or solving the climate crisis?”
Sammy, pal, tell me that you don't use any electricity so you can do your part.
Then before you cut off your laptop computer for writing LA Times garbage, explain how killing people who depend on their medical devices having electrical power, or when people can't run their fans in heatwaves, or keep their aerobic septic tanks working, or the basement from flooding, or food/medicine refrigerated, security systems working, warehouses ventilated, grocery store freezers working... how any of this has anything to do with climate when Chindia is building a coal fired power plant each week for years and years to come
Sammy, pal, tell me that you don't use any electricity so you can do your part.
Then before you cut off your laptop computer for writing LA Times garbage, explain how killing people who depend on their medical devices having electrical power, or when people can't run their fans in heatwaves, or keep their aerobic septic tanks working, or the basement from flooding, or food/medicine refrigerated, security systems working, warehouses ventilated, grocery store freezers working... how any of this has anything to do with climate when Chindia is building a coal fired power plant each week for years and years to come
Posted by: Reuben Hick at July 27, 2023 12:01 AM (p8A+W)
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The other day watched Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor' a movie I admit I previously never knew existed! There again, a movie with some ideas that sort-of cohere but... not uninteresting, just more of a concept piece than a 'movie'.
If it has a point, which is no guarantee, it's possibly that anyone involving themselves in the international drug trade, at ANY level or degree, is complicit and corrupted.
Back when I spent more time around people than I do now, I had total contempt for people I knew who seemed to think smoking a joint, doing a line, was 'harmless', when I also knew for-real people involved in trafficking; the 'casual consumer' bears massive responsibility for the catastrophe of the drug trade. If that movie has a point, it probably doesn't, it's just a pretentious mess...
If it has a point, which is no guarantee, it's possibly that anyone involving themselves in the international drug trade, at ANY level or degree, is complicit and corrupted.
Back when I spent more time around people than I do now, I had total contempt for people I knew who seemed to think smoking a joint, doing a line, was 'harmless', when I also knew for-real people involved in trafficking; the 'casual consumer' bears massive responsibility for the catastrophe of the drug trade. If that movie has a point, it probably doesn't, it's just a pretentious mess...
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:02 AM (/BBNv)
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Tom Hardy must have been hungry to chew that much scenery!
Posted by: LenNeal at July 26, 2023 11:54 PM (/BBNv)
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Tom Hardy is my favorite young actor.
Really loved him in the film "Warriors" and the TV series "The Peaky Blinders." "Taboo" was also intriguing, but the series ended after one year.
BTW, absolutely HATED "Dunkirk" -- despite him and another of my young faves, Cillian Murphy, being in it and despite TJM's adoration of it. Jeebus, what a wasted opportunity to tell the story the right way ...
Posted by: LenNeal at July 26, 2023 11:54 PM (/BBNv)
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Tom Hardy is my favorite young actor.
Really loved him in the film "Warriors" and the TV series "The Peaky Blinders." "Taboo" was also intriguing, but the series ended after one year.
BTW, absolutely HATED "Dunkirk" -- despite him and another of my young faves, Cillian Murphy, being in it and despite TJM's adoration of it. Jeebus, what a wasted opportunity to tell the story the right way ...
Posted by: ShainS at July 27, 2023 12:02 AM (Pk+pJ)
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260: The Wrath of KHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 27, 2023 12:02 AM (f0XAF)
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*"Warrior" not "Warriors"
Posted by: ShainS at July 27, 2023 12:02 AM (Pk+pJ)
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Public exhibition of Lena Dunham is considered a ham performance and is outlawed in the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 12:03 AM (KFhLj)
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Prayers for Isiah's family and for you Katja
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 27, 2023 12:04 AM (8jv7/)
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267: I didn't hate Dunkirk but at the same time I haven't seen it since I saw it at theaters. Christopher Nolan has an annoying habit of trying to show us what a great director he is as a priority with the actual piffling job of "telling the story" being something that is far behind.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 27, 2023 12:04 AM (f0XAF)
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Any suicide is an act of supreme selfishness. The perpetrator is free, but those left behind have to deal with the consequences. Even those who think they are beyond help know enough to reach out, but just choose not to. They feel they are too weak or too over their heads or whatever to have the energy to fix their issues. They DO KNOW BETTER.
I'm not whistling here. This is personal experience. And when I say I come from a family of assholes, I don't just mean the ones who continue to plague me. Some of those assholes took themselves out.
I'm not whistling here. This is personal experience. And when I say I come from a family of assholes, I don't just mean the ones who continue to plague me. Some of those assholes took themselves out.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 12:07 AM (LOVUx)
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Star Trek is a tough, tough row to hoe, incredibly tough crowd of hardcore fanatics, a lot of ST-curious casual TV viewers and filmgoers. It's very nearly a lose-lose proposition for anyone making shows or movies, nothing is ever good enough or canon enough, I'd think hard and hesitate.
My favorite is actually the first movie!
I really, really like ST:TMP.
I have never seen ST:WoK.
My favorite is actually the first movie!
I really, really like ST:TMP.
I have never seen ST:WoK.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:07 AM (/BBNv)
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Anyone caught breaking and entering should have to give Lena Dunham 10 orgasms and pay a one-time $29.99 sanitation fee.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (KFhLj)
Cleaning the Aegean Stables would be much easier.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 26, 2023 11:51 PM (KFhLj)
Cleaning the Aegean Stables would be much easier.
Posted by: Hercules at July 27, 2023 12:07 AM (4I/2K)
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Tom Hardy has a blink-and-you'll-miss-him part in Band Of Brothers. He's so young and skinny as to be unrecognizable.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:09 AM (/BBNv)
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Tom Hardy is my favorite young actor.
Agreed. Disappointed that they didn't continue with Taboo. Lawless is pretty good.
Agreed. Disappointed that they didn't continue with Taboo. Lawless is pretty good.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * Ungovernable at July 27, 2023 12:09 AM (8jv7/)
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I had to take a lengthy drive with a young (2
lady tonight. Not that young, I guess. But young by modern standards.
Anyway, we got to talking and it turns out she has a sharp mind and is a conservative Christian. She was impressed by some of my statements about the weird psychology of our modern world, and asked for recommendations on books.
I suggested Solzhenitsyn (of course), but told her Hoffer was most important, because he's insightful and his works are so compact. "Ordeal of Change," and "True Believer" first, I told her.
lady tonight. Not that young, I guess. But young by modern standards.
Anyway, we got to talking and it turns out she has a sharp mind and is a conservative Christian. She was impressed by some of my statements about the weird psychology of our modern world, and asked for recommendations on books.
I suggested Solzhenitsyn (of course), but told her Hoffer was most important, because he's insightful and his works are so compact. "Ordeal of Change," and "True Believer" first, I told her.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 12:10 AM (o5Ht6)
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Who did Tom Hardy play in BoB?
Posted by: SFGoth at July 27, 2023 12:11 AM (KAi1n)
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Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Ah, so like opening any bag / sleeve packaging.
Scissors FTW!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Ah, so like opening any bag / sleeve packaging.
Scissors FTW!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 27, 2023 12:11 AM (4I/2K)
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Video on the formation of the Great Lakes. 45 minutes long. Interesting semi-proven geology theories.
Yeah, History Channel, guaranteed to be mostly unsubstantiated opinion.
Everything that is there can easily be explained with Young Earth and a Great Flood. For the History Channel version, lots of physics knowledge has to be jettisoned and contradictory guesses must be simultaneously believed.
Yeah, History Channel, guaranteed to be mostly unsubstantiated opinion.
Everything that is there can easily be explained with Young Earth and a Great Flood. For the History Channel version, lots of physics knowledge has to be jettisoned and contradictory guesses must be simultaneously believed.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at July 27, 2023 12:12 AM (p8A+W)
Posted by: SFGoth at July 27, 2023 12:13 AM (KAi1n)
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DCF determined this and other serious claims weren't substantiated and decided not to intervene
In fairness the child services division in my state seems to mostly just "lose" kids in their custody.
So...the prison parents might be a bit much but better then winding up on the new Epstein Island while someone in child services makes a little extra scratch.
In fairness the child services division in my state seems to mostly just "lose" kids in their custody.
So...the prison parents might be a bit much but better then winding up on the new Epstein Island while someone in child services makes a little extra scratch.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 27, 2023 12:14 AM (lc5cP)
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Pilot to copilot: "Two 300-pound uggos just went into the aft bathroom, Better adjust the elevator trim."
... prepare for artificial turbulence ...
... prepare for artificial turbulence ...
Posted by: Reuben Hick at July 27, 2023 12:14 AM (p8A+W)
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Who did Tom Hardy play in BoB?
Posted by: SFGoth
Private John Janovec
https://youtu.be/VzuaW8GD3X8
Posted by: SFGoth
Private John Janovec
https://youtu.be/VzuaW8GD3X8
Posted by: Tonypete at July 27, 2023 12:15 AM (u/66v)
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Any suicide is an act of supreme selfishness. The perpetrator is free. I don't just mean the ones who continue to plague me. Some of those assholes took themselves out.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief'
Torn about this statement. The warfare experience fallout can result in people who are a danger to those around them. (Ask me how I know. Actually, don't.) Such people may realize it, but can't get the help they know they need. Years ago, there was little help, and even now most 'therapists' are heavily philosophically biased and mishandle people. I've known more than one person who took themselves out due to truly believing they were too much of a hazard to their loved ones.
Likely not a popular view, if it offends I do apologize. But in certain situations the rationale of 'pure selfishness' doesn't always apply; which is a subjective perception, I know.
Again: not trying to advocate a position or make anybody mad.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief'
Torn about this statement. The warfare experience fallout can result in people who are a danger to those around them. (Ask me how I know. Actually, don't.) Such people may realize it, but can't get the help they know they need. Years ago, there was little help, and even now most 'therapists' are heavily philosophically biased and mishandle people. I've known more than one person who took themselves out due to truly believing they were too much of a hazard to their loved ones.
Likely not a popular view, if it offends I do apologize. But in certain situations the rationale of 'pure selfishness' doesn't always apply; which is a subjective perception, I know.
Again: not trying to advocate a position or make anybody mad.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:16 AM (/BBNv)
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In the LA Times piece, writer Sammy Roth questioned what is more critical, “Keeping the lights on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, or solving the climate crisis?”
What people in 1963 though the far future of 2023 would look like: Robot laborers, space vacations, flying cars
What the far future of 2023 actually looks like: Uh we don't have enough electricity to keep the lights on for you plebes. And that's a good thing
What people in 1963 though the far future of 2023 would look like: Robot laborers, space vacations, flying cars
What the far future of 2023 actually looks like: Uh we don't have enough electricity to keep the lights on for you plebes. And that's a good thing
Posted by: 18-1 at July 27, 2023 12:17 AM (lc5cP)
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Who did Tom Hardy play in BoB?
I believe he played Dick Winters's M1 in the episode where Winters runs headlong into those SS troopers. He lost a lot of weight to play the role and made the distinctive *plink, plink* of the rifle being fired very convincingly. A+ performance.
I believe he played Dick Winters's M1 in the episode where Winters runs headlong into those SS troopers. He lost a lot of weight to play the role and made the distinctive *plink, plink* of the rifle being fired very convincingly. A+ performance.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 12:17 AM (KFhLj)
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He lost a lot of weight to play the role'
The show came on in a bar during the day, and we were all like, "Is that... Tom Hardy?!"
Holy shit he was skinny!
The show came on in a bar during the day, and we were all like, "Is that... Tom Hardy?!"
Holy shit he was skinny!
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:19 AM (/BBNv)
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For the History Channel version, lots of physics knowledge has to be jettisoned and contradictory guesses must be simultaneously believed.
Posted by: Reuben Hick
(cough)
Posted by: Reuben Hick
(cough)
Posted by: Ancient Aliens at July 27, 2023 12:21 AM (NsE9F)
Posted by: SFGoth at July 27, 2023 12:22 AM (KAi1n)
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He lost a lot of weight to play the role'
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:19 AM (/BBNv)
That's real dedication to acting. I believe in the same dedication.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:19 AM (/BBNv)
That's real dedication to acting. I believe in the same dedication.
Posted by: Steven 'Jellyroll' Seagal at July 27, 2023 12:23 AM (emlEe)
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..(cough)
Posted by: Ancient Awiens! at July 27, 2023 12:21 AM (NsE9F)
Some edits are mandatory.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Ancient Awiens! at July 27, 2023 12:21 AM (NsE9F)
Some edits are mandatory.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 12:23 AM (e6UQI)
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I've been super busy, busier than usual, busier than my busy ass standards, and I haven't had any time to look into the details of Lil' Hunty's latest peccadillo.
But then, I don't need to. He'll walk unscathed. His secrets will come out, because a Hunty secret is no secret at all. The courts will back down. The state media will embargo the story. He'll accept a watered down plea deal. Everyone will agree that it's a win for their illusory "side."
Fin.
But then, I don't need to. He'll walk unscathed. His secrets will come out, because a Hunty secret is no secret at all. The courts will back down. The state media will embargo the story. He'll accept a watered down plea deal. Everyone will agree that it's a win for their illusory "side."
Fin.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 12:25 AM (o5Ht6)
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But in certain situations the rationale of 'pure selfishness' doesn't always apply; which is a subjective perception, I know.
Again: not trying to advocate a position or make anybody mad.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:16 AM (/BBNv)
No offense taken, but enough idiots in my family have taken the easy way out, and not one of them thought they were doing anyone a favor, except for themselves.
Doesn't take a professional to provide help. Sanctuary, tough love, hard work go a long way to curing what ails most suicidal folks. Just getting outside of yourself is what makes it work. Otherwise, it's all navel gazing and acting out.
Again: not trying to advocate a position or make anybody mad.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 12:16 AM (/BBNv)
No offense taken, but enough idiots in my family have taken the easy way out, and not one of them thought they were doing anyone a favor, except for themselves.
Doesn't take a professional to provide help. Sanctuary, tough love, hard work go a long way to curing what ails most suicidal folks. Just getting outside of yourself is what makes it work. Otherwise, it's all navel gazing and acting out.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 12:25 AM (LOVUx)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 27, 2023 12:26 AM (u/66v)
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For the History Channel version, lots of physics knowledge has to be jettisoned and contradictory guesses must be simultaneously believed.
Posted by: Reuben Hick
----
(cough)
Posted by: Ancient Aliens at July 27, 2023 12:21 AM (NsE9F)
A History Channel with its only connection to history being a show about a pawn shop is not a history channel. At least at one point, it was The Hitler Channel.
Posted by: Reuben Hick
----
(cough)
Posted by: Ancient Aliens at July 27, 2023 12:21 AM (NsE9F)
A History Channel with its only connection to history being a show about a pawn shop is not a history channel. At least at one point, it was The Hitler Channel.
Posted by: RickZ at July 27, 2023 12:28 AM (emlEe)
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I would add that I, too, was struck by the need to off myself at one point. Only thing that stopped me was my dog; who would take care of my Sophie and what would she feel? Get out of your head, quit with the stinking thinking, get to work and cure that shit.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 12:28 AM (LOVUx)
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99 Someone goes to The Barrel
Posted by: Anna Puma
Yeaaaah, but… I posted the "fix" a few comments later (Even barely dipping toes into the barrel juices, they sting), but now, 'pon review, I note that the original sin had been expunged. Gracias a whatever Cob did the repair work.
It's like a blog managed by ebullient road-repair guys.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Yeaaaah, but… I posted the "fix" a few comments later (Even barely dipping toes into the barrel juices, they sting), but now, 'pon review, I note that the original sin had been expunged. Gracias a whatever Cob did the repair work.
It's like a blog managed by ebullient road-repair guys.
Posted by: mindful webworker - like looking in the mirror and seeing a polish card at July 27, 2023 12:33 AM (xhLYl)
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294 Someone has been reading the playbook that the Uniparty has been running the last few years it seems.
Posted by: Bete at July 27, 2023 12:33 AM (PYoBO)
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I'm a Slav, and a Jew. Of course I've been taken by fits of doubt and rage. But I've never thought of punching my own ticket on the night train to Slam City.
If I did that, my own real or perceived enemies would win. Unacceptable.
If I did that, my own real or perceived enemies would win. Unacceptable.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 12:33 AM (o5Ht6)
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Well, I got the 302 Ford engine and C4 automatic pulled out of the parts van today. I used the brute force approach: removed and saved the intact windshield, and used a reciprocating saw to cut through the dashboard and lower windshield frame. That gave me a clear shot to drop the hook from my chain hoist almost straight down to a lifting fixture that I bolted onto the intake manifold using the carb studs.
Got it part way out, realized the exhaust pipes were blocking further movement, and cut them through with the recip saw. Bingo! Out it came, easy-peasy. Poor old van will be scrapped, anyway. Could not give it away, a running, driving, camperized Ford van. Has an icebox and a stove and furnace in it. No sale. Oh, well.
Got it part way out, realized the exhaust pipes were blocking further movement, and cut them through with the recip saw. Bingo! Out it came, easy-peasy. Poor old van will be scrapped, anyway. Could not give it away, a running, driving, camperized Ford van. Has an icebox and a stove and furnace in it. No sale. Oh, well.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 27, 2023 12:35 AM (6AGF4)
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So, how long before Hunter takes a late night stroll to Ft Marcy Park and we have to stop being so hard on a grieving father?
Posted by: Bete at July 27, 2023 12:36 AM (PYoBO)
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In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.
In everyone's life, at some time, our EV's charge gives out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with an EV charging station.
-- "Aphorisms for Today's Real Lives"
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.
In everyone's life, at some time, our EV's charge gives out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with an EV charging station.
-- "Aphorisms for Today's Real Lives"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 27, 2023 12:36 AM (xG4kz)
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So, how long before Hunter takes a late night stroll to Ft Marcy Park and we have to stop being so hard on a grieving father?
Posted by: Bete at July 27, 2023 12:36 AM (PYoBO)
A Hunter OD would solve a lot of Biden's problems, wouldn't it?
Posted by: Bete at July 27, 2023 12:36 AM (PYoBO)
A Hunter OD would solve a lot of Biden's problems, wouldn't it?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 27, 2023 12:38 AM (6AGF4)
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Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32
Ptayers up from here for Isaiah's family and all, including you Katja. Suicide leaves terrible trauma in it's wake.
Ptayers up from here for Isaiah's family and all, including you Katja. Suicide leaves terrible trauma in it's wake.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 12:38 AM (55Qr6)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 27, 2023 12:40 AM (NBVIP)
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Well, I am going to hit the sack. My back is sore from crawling under the darned old van numerous times.
Night, Horde.
Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 27, 2023 12:41 AM (6AGF4)
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A Hunter OD would solve a lot of Biden's problems, wouldn't it?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 27, 2023 12:38 AM (6AGF4)
Hey, Mayorkissass, get me some damn fentanyl.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 27, 2023 12:38 AM (6AGF4)
Hey, Mayorkissass, get me some damn fentanyl.
Posted by: Just A Father's Love For His Son at July 27, 2023 12:41 AM (emlEe)
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BTW, absolutely HATED "Dunkirk" -- despite him and another of my young faves, Cillian Murphy, being in it and despite TJM's adoration of it. Jeebus, what a wasted opportunity to tell the story the right way ...
Concur.
And with that cast it could of been epic.
Concur.
And with that cast it could of been epic.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 27, 2023 12:42 AM (e4fEA)
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new rule to increase the size of airplane bathrooms.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Posted by: OrangeEnt
You are looking at room for wheel chair turn radius plus "helper". Bigger that a cockpit when they had a crew of four.
He's just trying to make them large enough for two....
Posted by: OrangeEnt
You are looking at room for wheel chair turn radius plus "helper". Bigger that a cockpit when they had a crew of four.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at July 27, 2023 12:44 AM (ga8qR)
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Katja, my condolences to you and your family. Suicide leaves an ugly hole in the lives of those left behind.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AOS Ladies Brigade, Plucky Comic Relief at July 27, 2023 12:45 AM (SRRAx)
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297: "I love history! I watch The History Channel all the time!"
Posted by: Things people say to history majors that irritate history majors at July 27, 2023 12:47 AM (f0XAF)
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Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Under Lake Superior it is. The faults along the Keweenaw Peninsula trace the portion of its arc that presently is above the waves. Percolation of mineral-rich fluids into the faults and interstices in the lava flows was the genesis of the native copper deposits that fueled the Copper Country's boom for nearly 100 years.
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Under Lake Superior it is. The faults along the Keweenaw Peninsula trace the portion of its arc that presently is above the waves. Percolation of mineral-rich fluids into the faults and interstices in the lava flows was the genesis of the native copper deposits that fueled the Copper Country's boom for nearly 100 years.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 27, 2023 12:47 AM (xG4kz)
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Old Bolsheviks and even older Mensheviks spit at each other from the 1905 Party conference until they all rode together on the trains and boats to Kolyma. And they spit on each other there, too.
It's an object lesson.
It's an object lesson.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 12:48 AM (o5Ht6)
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"Green agenda alarmists in the corporate media are now calling for widespread electrical grid blackouts for "the greater good" of "solving the climate crisis."
I have been telling anyone who will listen (and isn't a moonbat) that this was coming for a few years now.
If I have to choose between going Pol Pot on greenies and having reliable power infrastructure, well... there are a lot of places we can dig pits with an excavator. Seriously, fuck these people.
Unrelated, not sure why they're insisting 2 95% males should fit in airplane bathrooms when 1 95% male doesn't fit in a friggin' seat.
I have been telling anyone who will listen (and isn't a moonbat) that this was coming for a few years now.
If I have to choose between going Pol Pot on greenies and having reliable power infrastructure, well... there are a lot of places we can dig pits with an excavator. Seriously, fuck these people.
Unrelated, not sure why they're insisting 2 95% males should fit in airplane bathrooms when 1 95% male doesn't fit in a friggin' seat.
Posted by: somedood at July 27, 2023 12:49 AM (wK4hU)
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265: those fools can't find China on a map.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 27, 2023 12:50 AM (f0XAF)
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So, how long before Hunter takes a late night stroll to Ft Marcy Park and we have to stop being so hard on a grieving father?
Posted by: Bete
I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Bete
I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Hunter Biden at July 27, 2023 12:50 AM (NsE9F)
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So, how long before Hunter takes a late night stroll to Ft Marcy Park and we have to stop being so hard on a grieving father?
Posted by: Bete
I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Hunter Biden
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I have information that this will lead to another indictment of Trump.
So, how long before Hunter takes a late night stroll to Ft Marcy Park and we have to stop being so hard on a grieving father?
Posted by: Bete
I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Hunter Biden
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I have information that this will lead to another indictment of Trump.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 27, 2023 12:51 AM (lCaJd)
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Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:35 PM (6AGF4)
This seems like an opportune time to divert people down the Saginaw impact theory rabbit hole.
Pretty sure the Great Lakes are a failed triple point; a site where the North American craton tried to split apart, but the forces working to do that were insufficient in strength or duration.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 26, 2023 11:35 PM (6AGF4)
This seems like an opportune time to divert people down the Saginaw impact theory rabbit hole.
Posted by: somedood at July 27, 2023 12:51 AM (wK4hU)
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I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Hunter Biden at July 27, 2023 12:50 AM (NsE9F)
No, you don't. You're commenting.
Posted by: Hunter Biden at July 27, 2023 12:50 AM (NsE9F)
No, you don't. You're commenting.
Posted by: Hill Dawg at July 27, 2023 12:52 AM (o5Ht6)
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If the Party couldn't sew this up, Hunty would've died in 2019.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 12:56 AM (o5Ht6)
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@273 That's a lot of the thoughts going through my head. I get that he's been dealing with stuff for a long time, he got deployed to Iraq, if you remember that story about the VA getting caught rescheduling a vet's appointment in Minnesota after the guy died, while claiming that the guy rescheduled it himself, that was a buddy of his... He got married really young to a girl before getting deployed, and she just stuck around for his paycheck, then left when he got back... His mom got diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and it went from "no big deal" to fatal in the course of about 7 months... Life is hard... On the other hand, there were a lot of things going right, including those three little boys, and the two oldest are only 4. They're barely going to remember him, their mom is still young, it's likely she'll find someone else, but in the meantime, he's thrown her not just a lot of pain and anguish, but all sorts of work without rest as far as it comes to taking care of the three little people whom he helped bring into the world. I have a lot of sympathy for people who are mentally suffering, and I have plenty for Isaiah too, but he obviously wasn't thinking of others, even his sons.
Posted by: Katja at July 27, 2023 12:56 AM (GDvjU)
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297: "I love history! I watch The History Channel all the time!"
Posted by: Things people say to history majors that irritate history majors at July 27, 2023 12:47
That cracks me up. Slap just emailed me, in the first time in ages, and called me out on my Grumpy Old Men comment. But he also called me a Pretend-Historian, as I haven't looked into the Holodomor as he requested.
I guess I shall at Slap's request, I think it's about Stalin killing Ukranians, starving them? Anyone wanna give me Cliff notes before I research this, at the request of a prick who hasn't replied to me in months!
Luv ya Slap.
Posted by: Things people say to history majors that irritate history majors at July 27, 2023 12:47
That cracks me up. Slap just emailed me, in the first time in ages, and called me out on my Grumpy Old Men comment. But he also called me a Pretend-Historian, as I haven't looked into the Holodomor as he requested.
I guess I shall at Slap's request, I think it's about Stalin killing Ukranians, starving them? Anyone wanna give me Cliff notes before I research this, at the request of a prick who hasn't replied to me in months!
Luv ya Slap.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 01:00 AM (55Qr6)
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No giant conspiracy when it can be attributed to greed and incompetence. But really, there is no excuse for this. This is a required drug of the 21st century. It's not like they can't just create more. It's not a limited resource like lithium or gold.
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
And like many things now, any company in good grace with the govt. ruling class can do whatever it wants with no fear of punishment. Remember when the thought was " the government will crack down on businesses that are harming the public"?
Pfizer made bank with the covid stuff. Profits guaranteed by the Fed Gov, no less. Now, they shorted manufacturing a common drug that has a low margin. By creating an "unexpected" shortage, everyone that needs it bids up the short term price. Gotta keep those balance sheets looking good.
A tried and true method.
And like many things now, any company in good grace with the govt. ruling class can do whatever it wants with no fear of punishment. Remember when the thought was " the government will crack down on businesses that are harming the public"?
Posted by: azjaeger at July 27, 2023 01:02 AM (3/XaG)
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The Overkill concert was great tonight, highly recommend catching them if you can.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at July 27, 2023 01:02 AM (EV2fX)
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The Holodomor was like the Holodoless. But moreso.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 01:04 AM (KFhLj)
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Tom Hardy absolutely stole The Revenant. He shoulda taken home a statue for his performance.
Posted by: Sharkman at July 27, 2023 01:05 AM (O0UOO)
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..I guess I shall at Slap's request, I think it's about Stalin killing Ukranians, starving them? Anyone wanna give me Cliff notes before I research this, at the request of a prick who hasn't replied to me in months! Luv ya Slap. Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 01:00 AM (55Qr6)
First, read every New York Times installment by "journalist" Walter Duranty.
And realize that not only every word he wrote was a lie, but every period, comma, semicolon and tilde, as well.
THEN, dive into your actual research, having been "briefed" on what the lies against which you'll need contend, have been identified and flagged for avoidance.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
First, read every New York Times installment by "journalist" Walter Duranty.
And realize that not only every word he wrote was a lie, but every period, comma, semicolon and tilde, as well.
THEN, dive into your actual research, having been "briefed" on what the lies against which you'll need contend, have been identified and flagged for avoidance.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:05 AM (e6UQI)
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"Secret Service emails show that President Joe Biden's German shepherd Commander bit seven people over four months last year,"
Barry would have eaten the dog...
Barry would have eaten the dog...
Posted by: formerly known as at July 27, 2023 01:05 AM (dqAjg)
331
Could Mayor Pete be any more fucking useless? Prolly can't even suck a decent cock.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at July 27, 2023 01:05 AM (EV2fX)
332
Sorry to interrupt here, still processing stuff and the stupid family drama still plays into it as well.
Posted by: Katja
I know of nowhere in the Internetz where support, prayers, and sympathy are as readily exhibited as this den of reprobates. No apologies for letting us share the weight.
Posted by: Katja
I know of nowhere in the Internetz where support, prayers, and sympathy are as readily exhibited as this den of reprobates. No apologies for letting us share the weight.
Posted by: mindful webworker - like looking in the mirror and seeing a polish card at July 27, 2023 01:09 AM (xhLYl)
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MushHead shouldn't be allowed to be in charge of a goldfish, much less a German Shepherd.
Posted by: nerdygirl
Never mind the goldfish, MushHead shouldn't even be in charge of fastening his own diaper.
Posted by: nerdygirl
Never mind the goldfish, MushHead shouldn't even be in charge of fastening his own diaper.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at July 27, 2023 01:10 AM (EV2fX)
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It's now going to be near impossible to empanel an impartial jury. Lots of potential wiggle-room for appeals.
Posted by: RickZ
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I'm pretty sure the idea is to come back with another "Guilty" plea deal in 30 days, but I still don't get how you're allowed to whiplash your plea from not guilty to guilty to not guilty.
And yeah, something hinky happened with the Ways & Means Committee's amicus brief. Supposedly it had a bunch of sensitive info in it, Hunter's defense called the clerk (whether court clerk or electronic filing clerk we don't know) and asked that the info be redacted, the clerk simply sealed it altogether, Ways & Means Committee's counsel found out it had been sealed and called up and said wtf?, clerk said someone from your team said to take it down, W&M counsel said No We Didn't, clerk said Well they said they were with your firm, in the end Hunter's firm called it a "misunderstanding" and... it may have been just that. It devolved into a she-said she-said with no recordings as evidence. Anyway, the filing remained.
It's now going to be near impossible to empanel an impartial jury. Lots of potential wiggle-room for appeals.
Posted by: RickZ
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I'm pretty sure the idea is to come back with another "Guilty" plea deal in 30 days, but I still don't get how you're allowed to whiplash your plea from not guilty to guilty to not guilty.
And yeah, something hinky happened with the Ways & Means Committee's amicus brief. Supposedly it had a bunch of sensitive info in it, Hunter's defense called the clerk (whether court clerk or electronic filing clerk we don't know) and asked that the info be redacted, the clerk simply sealed it altogether, Ways & Means Committee's counsel found out it had been sealed and called up and said wtf?, clerk said someone from your team said to take it down, W&M counsel said No We Didn't, clerk said Well they said they were with your firm, in the end Hunter's firm called it a "misunderstanding" and... it may have been just that. It devolved into a she-said she-said with no recordings as evidence. Anyway, the filing remained.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 27, 2023 01:10 AM (lCaJd)
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Farmer, Stalin sent the Red Army unto Ukraine in 1931 to take the population's ENTIRE wheat crop. Upwards of 7 million starved to death in a single year. Peasants were eating their children it got so desperate. Going into a stripped wheat field and picking a single grain of wheat would get you 10 years in the Gulag, if they didn't shoot you on the spot.
The great Robert Conquest wrote the definitive book on the subject, "Harvest of Sorrow". It is haunting.
The great Robert Conquest wrote the definitive book on the subject, "Harvest of Sorrow". It is haunting.
Posted by: Sharkman at July 27, 2023 01:11 AM (O0UOO)
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I can't imagine why/how the Ukes ended up with Nazi sympathies. It's almost like they weren't grateful for Comrade Stalin's prosperity.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 01:12 AM (KFhLj)
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Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
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Awful, awful. Those poor kids and their mother. Best wishes to you, Katja.
Posted by: Katja at July 26, 2023 11:32 PM (GDvjU)
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Awful, awful. Those poor kids and their mother. Best wishes to you, Katja.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 27, 2023 01:13 AM (lCaJd)
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as I haven't looked into the Holodomor as he requested.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 01:00 AM (55Qr6)
Robert Conquest covers the Ukrainian Famine (The Holodomor) in his book about Stalin's forced collectivization. That is a very good start.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 01:00 AM (55Qr6)
Robert Conquest covers the Ukrainian Famine (The Holodomor) in his book about Stalin's forced collectivization. That is a very good start.
Posted by: Just A Father's Love For His Son at July 27, 2023 01:15 AM (emlEe)
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The Nazis had to Nazi or the USSR has a big problem.
Posted by: SFGoth at July 27, 2023 01:16 AM (KAi1n)
340
Damn dirty sock.
Posted by: RickZ at July 27, 2023 01:16 AM (emlEe)
341
The Holodomor was like the Holodoless. But moreso.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 01:04
No not really. I was right, it's about Stalin starving the Ukrainians in the 1930's. He took the grain and sent it elsewhere to feed the Soviet Union while strangling a Ukrainian insurgent group.
That Joe Stalin, he was a swell guy. Just like the Joe we got today.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 27, 2023 01:04
No not really. I was right, it's about Stalin starving the Ukrainians in the 1930's. He took the grain and sent it elsewhere to feed the Soviet Union while strangling a Ukrainian insurgent group.
That Joe Stalin, he was a swell guy. Just like the Joe we got today.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 01:16 AM (55Qr6)
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And as former New Hampshire Gov. John H. Sununu has observed, “It is fun running for president if you know you cannot win.”
-Mitt Romney
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My GOD, that's some unintentionally revealing shit right there.
There's your GOP in a nutshell folks. Incredible.
-Mitt Romney
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My GOD, that's some unintentionally revealing shit right there.
There's your GOP in a nutshell folks. Incredible.
Posted by: ... at July 27, 2023 01:19 AM (lX8VI)
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 01:20 AM (KO2s3)
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After the Holodomor, Stalin then sent many tens of thousands of Russians into the now, nearly vacant lands of Eastern Ukraine.
"Russification" it was called.
These are the lands and peoples that the modern Ukrainians rather foolishly shelled for the past seven or eight years, seeking to eject them back into Russia.
Was great P.R. for Russia though, the heartless shelling of helpless Russian Speaking "ukrainian" peasants.
This, coupled with Putin's "red-line" about NATO crowding his Russian border, and well, that was his Causus Belli.
Trump was right in the larger sense. This could've been a very negotiable settlement. But with Gropey Joe in office, NOTHING would go right under his watch. NOTHING!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
"Russification" it was called.
These are the lands and peoples that the modern Ukrainians rather foolishly shelled for the past seven or eight years, seeking to eject them back into Russia.
Was great P.R. for Russia though, the heartless shelling of helpless Russian Speaking "ukrainian" peasants.
This, coupled with Putin's "red-line" about NATO crowding his Russian border, and well, that was his Causus Belli.
Trump was right in the larger sense. This could've been a very negotiable settlement. But with Gropey Joe in office, NOTHING would go right under his watch. NOTHING!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:20 AM (e6UQI)
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Remember how upset you were that day in 2012?
Well guess who fucking wasn't.
No wonder it looked like Romney gave up, eh? He never intended to win. Didn't give a fuck.
Well guess who fucking wasn't.
No wonder it looked like Romney gave up, eh? He never intended to win. Didn't give a fuck.
Posted by: ... at July 27, 2023 01:20 AM (lX8VI)
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thing about Wrath o Khan is, has there ever been such an excellent grab of a one-off tv series episode, fleshed out into a great movie plot? Shatner was good, but it was Ricardo made it Classic Trek Supremo.
Posted by: mindful webworker - your agonizer at July 27, 2023 01:21 AM (xhLYl)
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But with Gropey Joe in office, NOTHING would go right under his watch. NOTHING!
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:20 AM (e6UQI)
You say that like this whole Ukraine debacle is some sort of bad luck screw-up, not the intentional policy it is.
When it comes to Joey Choo-Choo, well, look at what Chin Gigante got away with with his crazy act -- and for how long.
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:20 AM (e6UQI)
You say that like this whole Ukraine debacle is some sort of bad luck screw-up, not the intentional policy it is.
When it comes to Joey Choo-Choo, well, look at what Chin Gigante got away with with his crazy act -- and for how long.
Posted by: RickZ at July 27, 2023 01:25 AM (emlEe)
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Through an error on their part, I receive the "newsletter" of the mayor of the midsized midwest city nearby, in which I do not reside. To urge citizens to hurry up and install self-reporting water meters, they send along a helpful pastel-coded map. It has an instruction: "If you are in a colored area, it's time to schedule installation."
I cannot WAIT until his city council gets hold of this one.
I cannot WAIT until his city council gets hold of this one.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 27, 2023 01:28 AM (4PZHB)
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..Shatner was good, but it was Ricardo made it Classic Trek Supremo. Posted by: mindful webworker - your agonizer at July 27, 2023 01:21 AM (xhLYl)
It would've been better with Herve Villechaize in the role of R2-D2.
*runs serpentine*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
It would've been better with Herve Villechaize in the role of R2-D2.
*runs serpentine*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:29 AM (e6UQI)
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I was replying to a tweet and brought up the famous basebrawl between the Braves and Padres in 1984.
Evidently, my tweet doesn't show up in the timeline because I brought up the late Dick Williams and Twitter deemed it offensive.
Twitter is still an absolute shit show and Elon Musk has changed nothing because the progressive inmates are still running the asylum.
Evidently, my tweet doesn't show up in the timeline because I brought up the late Dick Williams and Twitter deemed it offensive.
Twitter is still an absolute shit show and Elon Musk has changed nothing because the progressive inmates are still running the asylum.
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton at July 27, 2023 01:29 AM (MFZ8i)
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The Army was only a part of the Holodomor, and not even the biggest part. And Army or not, most of the perps weren't career soldiers. They were largely freshly minted college grads, with heads full of aphorisms and pockets full of shitty Soviet ammunition.
And while the Holodomor was, in relative terms, the worst of the Soviets' many genocides, it wasn't the worst in absolute terms. They reserved that for the concurrent mass starvation in their own country. Holodomor is just the Ukrainian word for the same crime the Party was committing from Eastern Europe, to Central Asia, to Siberia, across more than a sixth of the world's total landmass.
Depending on who you ask, Ukraine suffered between 3 and 7 million dead in an agricultural holocaust that left at least three times that maximum number dead. But they had the best land, and died the most as a consequence.
They were numbers on a Kremlin balance sheet. And across the USSR, these murders were carried out by callow youths.
Another object lesson.
And while the Holodomor was, in relative terms, the worst of the Soviets' many genocides, it wasn't the worst in absolute terms. They reserved that for the concurrent mass starvation in their own country. Holodomor is just the Ukrainian word for the same crime the Party was committing from Eastern Europe, to Central Asia, to Siberia, across more than a sixth of the world's total landmass.
Depending on who you ask, Ukraine suffered between 3 and 7 million dead in an agricultural holocaust that left at least three times that maximum number dead. But they had the best land, and died the most as a consequence.
They were numbers on a Kremlin balance sheet. And across the USSR, these murders were carried out by callow youths.
Another object lesson.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 27, 2023 01:30 AM (o5Ht6)
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@332 Thank you. It is so true... As "reprobate" as we all may be, we're also in a better place understand the gift of God's mercy.
Posted by: Katja at July 27, 2023 01:31 AM (GDvjU)
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lifting fixture that I bolted onto the intake manifold using the carb studs.
Before or after integrating the turbo encabulator?
https://youtu.be/Ac7G7xOG2Ag
Before or after integrating the turbo encabulator?
https://youtu.be/Ac7G7xOG2Ag
Posted by: mindful webworker - like looking in the mirror and seeing a polish card at July 27, 2023 01:31 AM (xhLYl)
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RickZ.
Gropey Joe is/was a combination of intentional malice, demented incompetence, and the malicious machinations of his communist handlers, behind the throne.
We knew that as far back as his Basement Campaign.
But still.
It's under the FJB flag that TPTB crowded Putin to the Fuck This Shit Point, and the results areplain to see being obscured as fast as they happen.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Gropey Joe is/was a combination of intentional malice, demented incompetence, and the malicious machinations of his communist handlers, behind the throne.
We knew that as far back as his Basement Campaign.
But still.
It's under the FJB flag that TPTB crowded Putin to the Fuck This Shit Point, and the results are
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:33 AM (e6UQI)
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 01:38 AM (lkZz0)
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Bowe Bergdahl should have been executed by firing squad but a George W Bush progressive, affirmative action appointed judge comes in to throw salt in wounds of 6 military families...
Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction for Army desertion thrown out by federal judge
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction for Army desertion thrown out by federal judge
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton at July 27, 2023 01:42 AM (MFZ8i)
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Wait until it comes out how "tight" various prominent elements of our Uniparty are with the Kremlin. It will happen. We've already had big clues. It's to our eternal shame if we ignore those clues.
Posted by: ... at July 27, 2023 01:43 AM (lX8VI)
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It's under the FJB flag that TPTB crowded Putin to the Fuck This Shit Point, and the results are plain to see being obscured as fast as they happen.
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:33 AM (e6UQI)
Well, sort of. The reason our shitty media won't cover the Ukrainian corruption is because it all began with their hero, Chocolate Jesus, and the US helping to overthrow their elected president in 2014. Some of the current corruption investigations involve when FJB was VP which leads to The Dog-Eater.
The media don't give a shit about Biden but they do give a shit about Barry.
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:33 AM (e6UQI)
Well, sort of. The reason our shitty media won't cover the Ukrainian corruption is because it all began with their hero, Chocolate Jesus, and the US helping to overthrow their elected president in 2014. Some of the current corruption investigations involve when FJB was VP which leads to The Dog-Eater.
The media don't give a shit about Biden but they do give a shit about Barry.
Posted by: RickZ at July 27, 2023 01:44 AM (emlEe)
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The Russians as we know them have always been irredentists. They were so long before nato existed. They will continue to be so long after Putin passes on.
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 01:45 AM (lkZz0)
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185 The Judge who presided over the Parkland shooting trial was reprimanded by the powers to be for improper conduct. She appeared to favor the prosecution. Duh she’s human but I guess judges need to go out of their way to appear impartial.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (MNhXM)
Now do Alex Jones in re Sandy Hook
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Or the judges in the DC kangaroo court. The treatment of the J6 prisoners is a disgrace.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2023 10:51 PM (MNhXM)
Now do Alex Jones in re Sandy Hook
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Or the judges in the DC kangaroo court. The treatment of the J6 prisoners is a disgrace.
Posted by: Midnight Rambler at July 27, 2023 01:45 AM (8E8Am)
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..The media don't give a shit about Biden but they do give a shit about Barry. Posted by: RickZ at July 27, 2023 01:44 AM (emlEe)
Fully agreed, RickZ. FULLY agreed.
Where's Hank Johnson when we need him to ride the ferry out to Martha's Vinyard?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Fully agreed, RickZ. FULLY agreed.
Where's Hank Johnson when we need him to ride the ferry out to Martha's Vinyard?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:46 AM (e6UQI)
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Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction for Army desertion thrown out by federal judge
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton
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Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton
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Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 27, 2023 01:57 AM (6d1ps)
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"If you are in a colored area, it's time to schedule installation."
I have many stories about this kind of thing! Due to living in a... challenged... area, I get all kinds of stuff from everyone assuming I'm Black. Some entity sent out a flyer advertising getting your part of 'Block Grants', but they actually said, I saved it, 'Black Grants'! I get political flyers all the time: "You, as a Black Person..." etc. All kinds of shit. Unsurprisingly, the Dem political stuff is by far the most offensive, with last cycle, political flyers featuring 'pull tabs' and fake lottery tickets.
I have many stories about this kind of thing! Due to living in a... challenged... area, I get all kinds of stuff from everyone assuming I'm Black. Some entity sent out a flyer advertising getting your part of 'Block Grants', but they actually said, I saved it, 'Black Grants'! I get political flyers all the time: "You, as a Black Person..." etc. All kinds of shit. Unsurprisingly, the Dem political stuff is by far the most offensive, with last cycle, political flyers featuring 'pull tabs' and fake lottery tickets.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 01:59 AM (43xH1)
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That Joe Stalin, he was a swell guy. Just like the Joe we got today.
Posted by: Farmer
Stalin's brain wasn't melted into a puddle of goo and he was never dumber than a bag of hammers. Biden was always dumb; it's just his brain is the equivalent of tapioca pudding. They were/are both ambitious, ruthless, and rotten.
Posted by: Farmer
Stalin's brain wasn't melted into a puddle of goo and he was never dumber than a bag of hammers. Biden was always dumb; it's just his brain is the equivalent of tapioca pudding. They were/are both ambitious, ruthless, and rotten.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 27, 2023 02:05 AM (fWTJL)
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Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:05
I knew what Slap was referring to, but took a glance at more. Yeah that Stalin was a great guy Duranty said after he won a Pulitzer. And wee wonder why we are the rot we are today? Go figure, this crap has been going on for yrs.
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:05
I knew what Slap was referring to, but took a glance at more. Yeah that Stalin was a great guy Duranty said after he won a Pulitzer. And wee wonder why we are the rot we are today? Go figure, this crap has been going on for yrs.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 02:07 AM (55Qr6)
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362 Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction for Army desertion thrown out by federal judge
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton
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Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Posted by: Mike Hammer
He's ready and able to serve in the Biden Administration. He'll blend right in.
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
https://tinyurl.com/26pskjm2
Posted by: BeautifulHillaryClinton
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Just when you think it can't get any worse...
Posted by: Mike Hammer
He's ready and able to serve in the Biden Administration. He'll blend right in.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at July 27, 2023 02:07 AM (fWTJL)
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He's ready and able to serve in the Biden Administration. He'll blend right in.
Posted by: Puddleglum
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Probably get a medal.
Posted by: Puddleglum
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Probably get a medal.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 27, 2023 02:11 AM (6d1ps)
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Katja - May you and your (and Isiah's) family be Blessed with Strength and Peace at this terrible time.
Posted by: Adriane the Critic. . . at July 27, 2023 02:13 AM (jonTH)
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Bowe Bergdahl and Bradley Manning. And where is John Walker Lindh? 100-1 he’s still living in Mill Valley, not fabled Ireland.
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 02:16 AM (VcqK+)
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WTF?
Lalo Schifrin did (at least some of) the soundtrack for Starsky & Hutch?!
Lalo Schifrin did (at least some of) the soundtrack for Starsky & Hutch?!
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 02:18 AM (43xH1)
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Trump was right in the larger sense. This could've been a very negotiable settlement. But with Gropey Joe in office, NOTHING would go right under his watch. NOTHING!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:20
Trump dealt w/ Putin better than either Obama or Biden, that's obvious, at least to you and me.
Biden is such a fool I'm surprised the Chinese Commies haven't already nuked us. I guess that they don't need to bother as he's already on their payroll.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 01:20
Trump dealt w/ Putin better than either Obama or Biden, that's obvious, at least to you and me.
Biden is such a fool I'm surprised the Chinese Commies haven't already nuked us. I guess that they don't need to bother as he's already on their payroll.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 02:20 AM (55Qr6)
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Y'know, I do shoot with and have friendships with a few Hired Guns from the Med and Sandbox area and terrorist era theaters.
To a man, they all returned home with fortunes, and now live in half-million dollar homes, their logbooks of firefights and enemies vanquished mostly relegated to the depths of their gunsafes. As they build and raise their families on the backs of the vast earnings they won.
These guys can SHOOT, and have the gear, and the training, and the experiences. All are dot-mil background, but their real bloodletting was on the Company Dime. (think, Halliburton, Schlumberger, KB&R, but twice removed by "blackwater" type contractors)
Hell, I even have a friend who was NOT a shooter, just an I.T. guy in the Clinton era Balkans. He enjoyed a First Retirement at age 39.
Pity, I didn't have the dot-mil resume to go play those reindeer games. Kinda glad I didn't, though.
Tough life, the mercenary path. Great retirement plan if you get there. "IF".
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
To a man, they all returned home with fortunes, and now live in half-million dollar homes, their logbooks of firefights and enemies vanquished mostly relegated to the depths of their gunsafes. As they build and raise their families on the backs of the vast earnings they won.
These guys can SHOOT, and have the gear, and the training, and the experiences. All are dot-mil background, but their real bloodletting was on the Company Dime. (think, Halliburton, Schlumberger, KB&R, but twice removed by "blackwater" type contractors)
Hell, I even have a friend who was NOT a shooter, just an I.T. guy in the Clinton era Balkans. He enjoyed a First Retirement at age 39.
Pity, I didn't have the dot-mil resume to go play those reindeer games. Kinda glad I didn't, though.
Tough life, the mercenary path. Great retirement plan if you get there. "IF".
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 02:21 AM (e6UQI)
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At the office, following recommends from YT. Started with the Dirty Harry sundtrack (amazing, by the way), which turned up the Starsky & Hutch soundtrack/first season, and for whatever reason now is playing a 1974 hard-rock album from some otherwise unknown band called 'Stepson', it's a good example of mid-1970s rock-proto-punk, not bad.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 02:23 AM (43xH1)
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In discussing his tenure at CNN, Carlson recalled that Mike Pence was one of the most frequent guests booked on his program. Pence, who was a young, ambitious congressman at the time, was “creepy as hell” even then, Carlson says.
“I’ve been around him a lot, and always felt that he was a totally sinister figure, craven and dishonest,” he tells author Chadwick Moore. “Everything about Pence is false
“I’ve been around him a lot, and always felt that he was a totally sinister figure, craven and dishonest,” he tells author Chadwick Moore. “Everything about Pence is false
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 02:25 AM (VcqK+)
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A South African band named 'SUCK' put out an album in 1971 entitled 'Time To Suck', and it has a very respectable cover of 'War Pigs', along with covers of others like King Crimson and Deep Purple.
It's an interesting listen.
It's an interesting listen.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 02:26 AM (43xH1)
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Hell, I even have a friend who was NOT a shooter, just an I.T. guy in the Clinton era Balkans. He enjoyed a First Retirement at age 39.'
I desperately want to say something truly unpleasant about your friend. Oh well, I'll not.
I desperately want to say something truly unpleasant about your friend. Oh well, I'll not.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 02:29 AM (43xH1)
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..I desperately want to say something truly unpleasant about your friend. Oh well, I'll not. Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 02:29 AM (43xH1)
Feel free to Sound Off.
He's a friend, and a pretty good sort, for his type. Still though, he's a very Metro type, good with tech and 'net, wouldn't know which end of a shovel goes into the ground.
He went overseas on the value of the Tech Recruitment, not on the basis of a Mission, or such. Got his dollars, and bailed out, soonest. Can't blame him for that.
He voted Obama. Yet, later, twice for Trump. As in, "not incapable of learning". I'll cut him some slack, thus.
But still. I.T. pro. The limitations aren't a bug, they're a feature!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Feel free to Sound Off.
He's a friend, and a pretty good sort, for his type. Still though, he's a very Metro type, good with tech and 'net, wouldn't know which end of a shovel goes into the ground.
He went overseas on the value of the Tech Recruitment, not on the basis of a Mission, or such. Got his dollars, and bailed out, soonest. Can't blame him for that.
He voted Obama. Yet, later, twice for Trump. As in, "not incapable of learning". I'll cut him some slack, thus.
But still. I.T. pro. The limitations aren't a bug, they're a feature!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 02:36 AM (e6UQI)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 02:49 AM (h5fio)
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Aetius...
My work has been so F'kn weird of late. I can work 18 hours one day, and three, the next.
Boss tells me this coming Sunday, I'll be persona non-blogga from about 4pm till past 9pm Monday.
If I get to log on at all then, it'll be from a near IAH Bush Airport cigar lounge with good comfy leather chairs and a fast WiFI connection.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
My work has been so F'kn weird of late. I can work 18 hours one day, and three, the next.
Boss tells me this coming Sunday, I'll be persona non-blogga from about 4pm till past 9pm Monday.
If I get to log on at all then, it'll be from a near IAH Bush Airport cigar lounge with good comfy leather chairs and a fast WiFI connection.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 02:56 AM (e6UQI)
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I have no room to cast stones. My work nic is the one for me on the board.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 02:59 AM (h5fio)
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I have now yanked, shucked, silked, cut-off, cooked, and frozen so much corn now, I'm going to turn into a ear of corn myself, I think.
And now, the purple hull peas are coming in. Thankfully, the butter beans and zipper peas are not as far along, although planted at the same time, 5/21.
So I'm gonna be pickin' and shelling peas like a mo-fo now. Don't know if we'll can or freeze them, depends on how much we've got.
But I've now got a sanctified shit-ton of corn in the freezer. Okra, squash and zucchini in there too, plus a 1/4 steer.
I have now yanked, shucked, silked, cut-off, cooked, and frozen so much corn now, I'm going to turn into a ear of corn myself, I think.
And now, the purple hull peas are coming in. Thankfully, the butter beans and zipper peas are not as far along, although planted at the same time, 5/21.
So I'm gonna be pickin' and shelling peas like a mo-fo now. Don't know if we'll can or freeze them, depends on how much we've got.
But I've now got a sanctified shit-ton of corn in the freezer. Okra, squash and zucchini in there too, plus a 1/4 steer.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00 AM (Mzdiz)
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I am sure this was talked about here yesterday, but I was busy all day (indeed, I see ace had a post on it.) From over at Insty:
WELL, THAT SEEMS BAD: Swiss study: heart injuries from COVID vaccine 3000x higher than thought.
Me: I am thinking about the Sabin Polio vaccine (which was still an actual vaccine) and Thalidomide. I do not think it either case though that the response from the authorities to the possible side effects of either was quite so brazen (granted, both were before my time.)
WELL, THAT SEEMS BAD: Swiss study: heart injuries from COVID vaccine 3000x higher than thought.
Me: I am thinking about the Sabin Polio vaccine (which was still an actual vaccine) and Thalidomide. I do not think it either case though that the response from the authorities to the possible side effects of either was quite so brazen (granted, both were before my time.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 03:03 AM (h5fio)
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But I've now got a sanctified shit-ton of corn in the freezer. Okra, squash and zucchini in there too, plus a 1/4 steer.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00 AM (Mzdiz)
Sweet corn?
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00 AM (Mzdiz)
Sweet corn?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 03:03 AM (h5fio)
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https://tinyurl.com/5apmbmea
20 Tweets from Bad Blue
20 Tweets from Bad Blue
Posted by: Skip at July 27, 2023 03:04 AM (xhxe8)
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publius.
Can I put in a BID for a few quarts of your canned Butter Beans?
You know my email, let me know, there.
Have Bacon, need BEANS!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Can I put in a BID for a few quarts of your canned Butter Beans?
You know my email, let me know, there.
Have Bacon, need BEANS!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 03:04 AM (e6UQI)
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'Have Bacon, will Travel' would be a good title for a TV show.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 03:06 AM (h5fio)
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There was a study in Thailand, well over a year ago, showing the elevated heart enzymes as well. That was ignored.
The risk/benefit ratio of these things is orders of magnitude beyond the threshold. Hell, the denominator there, benefit probably zero.
For any treatment, statistically, the risk/benefit should be less than 1. For a treatment for a disease you have, it can be relatively high, although much less than 1, depending. Take cancer for instance, or something that is likely to kill you. You can tolerate a lot of risk there and still come out ahead.
For a stubbed toe, however, you want that number close to zero.
Same for a vaccine, something you propose to give to healthy people simply to prevent some disease. You want that risk benefit to very close to zero. You can run the numbers and look at NNT, number needed to treat, NNH, number needed to harm and make a statistical assessment of that ratio.
There was a study in Thailand, well over a year ago, showing the elevated heart enzymes as well. That was ignored.
The risk/benefit ratio of these things is orders of magnitude beyond the threshold. Hell, the denominator there, benefit probably zero.
For any treatment, statistically, the risk/benefit should be less than 1. For a treatment for a disease you have, it can be relatively high, although much less than 1, depending. Take cancer for instance, or something that is likely to kill you. You can tolerate a lot of risk there and still come out ahead.
For a stubbed toe, however, you want that number close to zero.
Same for a vaccine, something you propose to give to healthy people simply to prevent some disease. You want that risk benefit to very close to zero. You can run the numbers and look at NNT, number needed to treat, NNH, number needed to harm and make a statistical assessment of that ratio.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:08 AM (Mzdiz)
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..Have Bacon, will Travel' would be a good title for a TV show. Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 27, 2023 03:06 AM (h5fio)
Plot Fail. Wouldn't work.
Full pound of pre cooked bacon would be gone before 100 miles passed.
What then the rest of the season?
*burp*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Plot Fail. Wouldn't work.
Full pound of pre cooked bacon would be gone before 100 miles passed.
What then the rest of the season?
*burp*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 03:09 AM (e6UQI)
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>> Sweet corn?
Yep. Hybrid sweet corn, both a yellow and white variety. 3 plantings, space several weeks apart starting in early April.
Yep. Hybrid sweet corn, both a yellow and white variety. 3 plantings, space several weeks apart starting in early April.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:10 AM (Mzdiz)
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>> Can I put in a BID for a few quarts of your canned Butter Beans?
Sure, depending on how much we get.
Sure, depending on how much we get.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:11 AM (Mzdiz)
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Publius.
No more than four quarts. Preferably, in one pint canning jars.
What I lack from there, I can buy retail in cans.
But, the want and lust for the real, non-factory thing, is real.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
No more than four quarts. Preferably, in one pint canning jars.
What I lack from there, I can buy retail in cans.
But, the want and lust for the real, non-factory thing, is real.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at July 27, 2023 03:14 AM (e6UQI)
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But I've now got a sanctified shit-ton of corn in the freezer. Okra, squash and zucchini in there too, plus a 1/4 steer.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00
Just had some of the first sweet corn around here last week. It's like heaven. Wish I could do the gardening like you and Miley do, but both of us are past that.
How is your Dad doing? Mine is out of rehab, brother left today, and when I called Dad at 8 tonight he was in the parking lot of a bar 15 miles from home. He was only having his second gin and tonic of the day, yeah right.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00
Just had some of the first sweet corn around here last week. It's like heaven. Wish I could do the gardening like you and Miley do, but both of us are past that.
How is your Dad doing? Mine is out of rehab, brother left today, and when I called Dad at 8 tonight he was in the parking lot of a bar 15 miles from home. He was only having his second gin and tonic of the day, yeah right.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 03:17 AM (55Qr6)
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My mother went with her young girlfriend, who's only 81, down to Ridge Spring SC to get some peaches. She came back with 5 boxes. A box is a half bushel.
So, we're soon gonna be canning peaches. The difference between store-bought and these fresh peaches canned is orders of magnitude. After we canned some last year, my mother refuses to eat the store-bought canned peaches.
My mother went with her young girlfriend, who's only 81, down to Ridge Spring SC to get some peaches. She came back with 5 boxes. A box is a half bushel.
So, we're soon gonna be canning peaches. The difference between store-bought and these fresh peaches canned is orders of magnitude. After we canned some last year, my mother refuses to eat the store-bought canned peaches.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:18 AM (Mzdiz)
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>> How is your Dad doing?
Not too good. We've made the decision and are making arrangements. We can't handle him any more at home. It's time for memory care.
He's not going to be happy at all, but we can't handle him. He's gone down mentally a lot over the past few months. He's sort of confused all the time, and is having trouble even using eating utensils now, not to mention going to the bathroom.
Not too good. We've made the decision and are making arrangements. We can't handle him any more at home. It's time for memory care.
He's not going to be happy at all, but we can't handle him. He's gone down mentally a lot over the past few months. He's sort of confused all the time, and is having trouble even using eating utensils now, not to mention going to the bathroom.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:21 AM (Mzdiz)
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Also, at the co-working space, I would REALLY like to know who exactly is taping the latch down on the side entrance. Access is by electronic keyfob and the place is open to members 24/7. Some utter Dip. Shit. is disabling the lock on this door. This is twice now. I thought to go check it at 01:00, and yep, latch taped down, door unlocked.
It's ridiculous, I want to know who the fuck is doing it. Having to come in at night with a gun and a maglite every goddam time and do a sweep because these people are too stupid to know this is dangerous really makes me mad.
It's ridiculous, I want to know who the fuck is doing it. Having to come in at night with a gun and a maglite every goddam time and do a sweep because these people are too stupid to know this is dangerous really makes me mad.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 03:26 AM (43xH1)
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Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:21
I hope this transition is not too hard for all involved. A sad blessing is that Dad may not even realize the transition. It might be harder on Mom and you 2 than on him.
I hope this transition is not too hard for all involved. A sad blessing is that Dad may not even realize the transition. It might be harder on Mom and you 2 than on him.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 03:29 AM (55Qr6)
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But I've now got a sanctified shit-ton of corn in the freezer. Okra, squash and zucchini in there too, plus a 1/4 steer.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00 AM (Mzdiz)
Strawberries are just coming in, peas have peas but need to fatten up a bit over the next couple of weeks. Spinach bolted before it was edible, dammit. I need a northern version I suspect. Tomatoes are growing in their little greenhouse shed, as are the green and purple beans. Lettuce we got in droves, and are sneaking it into work to leave on the breakroom counters. Carrots are coming along nicely. I picked some tiny ones and put them in martinis for DH, ala Carrotinis.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:00 AM (Mzdiz)
Strawberries are just coming in, peas have peas but need to fatten up a bit over the next couple of weeks. Spinach bolted before it was edible, dammit. I need a northern version I suspect. Tomatoes are growing in their little greenhouse shed, as are the green and purple beans. Lettuce we got in droves, and are sneaking it into work to leave on the breakroom counters. Carrots are coming along nicely. I picked some tiny ones and put them in martinis for DH, ala Carrotinis.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 03:30 AM (LOVUx)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 27, 2023 03:30 AM (f0XAF)
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My mother has come to terms with it. Her mind is still good, and we realize this is interfering with her own last years here. He quality of life has gone the tubes dealing with Daddy.
My mother has come to terms with it. Her mind is still good, and we realize this is interfering with her own last years here. He quality of life has gone the tubes dealing with Daddy.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:31 AM (Mzdiz)
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He's sort of confused all the time, and is having trouble even using eating utensils now, not to mention going to the bathroom.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:21 AM (Mzdiz)
Be brave. My Dad told me to leave and never come back when I took away his car keys. Both Mom and Dad were in memory care when he died from prostate cancer brought back by the clot shot. Never did want to see me again. So be it.
Mom is still in memory care, has no idea who I am, or cares. Not that she ever really did, anyway.
Need bravery to live out the truth that aging brings, I think.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:21 AM (Mzdiz)
Be brave. My Dad told me to leave and never come back when I took away his car keys. Both Mom and Dad were in memory care when he died from prostate cancer brought back by the clot shot. Never did want to see me again. So be it.
Mom is still in memory care, has no idea who I am, or cares. Not that she ever really did, anyway.
Need bravery to live out the truth that aging brings, I think.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 03:32 AM (LOVUx)
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Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:21
My prayers are with you all. We are not quite as far down that road but after spending a long time w/ dad I know it's not too far down the road.
My prayers are with you all. We are not quite as far down that road but after spending a long time w/ dad I know it's not too far down the road.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 03:37 AM (55Qr6)
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The co-working space skews heavily to AWFLs; who I have found to be possessed of staggering entitlement and privilege. They often truly believe nothing bad can happen to them; that they will always be protected regardless of their own behavior. It leads to an absurd lack of any sense of safety; and if YOU bring up something might be dangerous, often YOU will be treated as a 'creep' for even thinking of it and pointing it out.
I'm pretty sure it's one of the AWFLs who just can't be bothered to deploy their keyfob every time, as their hands are always full of bags and Starbucks drinks.
I'm pretty sure it's one of the AWFLs who just can't be bothered to deploy their keyfob every time, as their hands are always full of bags and Starbucks drinks.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 03:39 AM (43xH1)
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Only getting lots of cucumbers
Posted by: Skip at July 27, 2023 03:43 AM (xhxe8)
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Daddy has been in some stage of "cognitive decline" for several years, slowly deteriorating. Around early Spring or so, I got a feeling things were accelerating, and that this might well be his last lap around ol' Sol.
Lewy Body dementia, described here
https://tinyurl.com/y85mtugp
matches the behavior I've observed over the last few years the best. May not be that, but this particular one rings more bells.
Daddy has been in some stage of "cognitive decline" for several years, slowly deteriorating. Around early Spring or so, I got a feeling things were accelerating, and that this might well be his last lap around ol' Sol.
Lewy Body dementia, described here
https://tinyurl.com/y85mtugp
matches the behavior I've observed over the last few years the best. May not be that, but this particular one rings more bells.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:44 AM (Mzdiz)
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Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at July 27, 2023 03:32
I'm so sorry for your upbringing. Never would have guessed as you seem to be such a great mother. Prayers up from here.
I'm so sorry for your upbringing. Never would have guessed as you seem to be such a great mother. Prayers up from here.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 03:44 AM (55Qr6)
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I've been sort of dragging my feet on what to do about him. But this last week, I made the decision. His blood sugar got way out of control, levels of 300 - 400 mg/dL.
They doubled the dose of two of the drugs, and that, along with keeping the carb load down, got him back down to "normal". Still way high for a normal adult, but for him (I think they said an A1c of 8.0% or less is "good" for an elderly person in his condition).
Then Saturday night, he didn't eat much, and said his stomach hurt. When he started to get up from the the table, I felt his abdomen. Tight as a drum.
So, EMS it was.
I've been sort of dragging my feet on what to do about him. But this last week, I made the decision. His blood sugar got way out of control, levels of 300 - 400 mg/dL.
They doubled the dose of two of the drugs, and that, along with keeping the carb load down, got him back down to "normal". Still way high for a normal adult, but for him (I think they said an A1c of 8.0% or less is "good" for an elderly person in his condition).
Then Saturday night, he didn't eat much, and said his stomach hurt. When he started to get up from the the table, I felt his abdomen. Tight as a drum.
So, EMS it was.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:48 AM (Mzdiz)
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Turned out to be diverticulitis. Also, a UTI, but he has that chronically now. EMS transported him to the hospital about 11PM.
I was dirty, sweaty and stinky. Hadn't shaved in about a week. Looking at myself in the mirror, I looked like a booger. I'd call the law if I saw myself coming. So, shower and shave I had to do.
It was about midnight, when I rolled into the ER.
Turned out to be diverticulitis. Also, a UTI, but he has that chronically now. EMS transported him to the hospital about 11PM.
I was dirty, sweaty and stinky. Hadn't shaved in about a week. Looking at myself in the mirror, I looked like a booger. I'd call the law if I saw myself coming. So, shower and shave I had to do.
It was about midnight, when I rolled into the ER.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:50 AM (Mzdiz)
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WHen I got back there with him, they informed me he tried to climb out of the bed a couple times. I apoligized for taking so long, but said they'd have called the cops if I hadn't showered.
Anyway, talk about hell night. Daddy kept trying to get out of the bed, tried to yank his IV out. I had to stand next to the bed and hold him in, and keep his arm straight so he wouldn't bend it and block the flow.
And he started talking nonsense. Fussing and complaining. At one point, he yelled out, "Where's that woman? I'm gonna cut her off!" What the hell he was trying to say, I'm not sure. The woman may have been a nurse who was in and out all along. Now, "cut off".
He always hated lights at night. Was it the light in the room that needed to be cut off. So I got it as dim in there as I could.
WHen I got back there with him, they informed me he tried to climb out of the bed a couple times. I apoligized for taking so long, but said they'd have called the cops if I hadn't showered.
Anyway, talk about hell night. Daddy kept trying to get out of the bed, tried to yank his IV out. I had to stand next to the bed and hold him in, and keep his arm straight so he wouldn't bend it and block the flow.
And he started talking nonsense. Fussing and complaining. At one point, he yelled out, "Where's that woman? I'm gonna cut her off!" What the hell he was trying to say, I'm not sure. The woman may have been a nurse who was in and out all along. Now, "cut off".
He always hated lights at night. Was it the light in the room that needed to be cut off. So I got it as dim in there as I could.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:54 AM (Mzdiz)
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Need bravery to live out the truth that aging brings, I think.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief'
I got mine over early: haven't seen either 'parent' in 30 years. They've never seen their only grandchild. At this point one is dead, the other I won't bother seeing even if they wanted. They're terrible people, and that's not just a subjective assessment; it's a general observation by most people who've gotten to actually know them.
A lot of people are dumbfounded, appalled, and apologetic/'condolences' about cutting off contact with relatives and especially parents. Some people are just no damn good and you are better off without them, and many times people like that do have kids. Who are far better off without them.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief'
I got mine over early: haven't seen either 'parent' in 30 years. They've never seen their only grandchild. At this point one is dead, the other I won't bother seeing even if they wanted. They're terrible people, and that's not just a subjective assessment; it's a general observation by most people who've gotten to actually know them.
A lot of people are dumbfounded, appalled, and apologetic/'condolences' about cutting off contact with relatives and especially parents. Some people are just no damn good and you are better off without them, and many times people like that do have kids. Who are far better off without them.
Posted by: LenNeal at July 27, 2023 04:02 AM (43xH1)
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That C.S. Lewis quote is every rabid liberal, abortionists and pedophiles, every last one.
Posted by: Ciampino --- California Gurgling on such a stinky day at July 27, 2023 04:16 AM (qfLjt)
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He always hated lights at night. Was it the light in the room that needed to be cut off. So I got it as dim in there as I could.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:54
Holy cow. That is way too similar to my experience.
When Dad went in to the hospital at first he was out of his mind for 3 days, I thought he was gone for good.
As he got better nutrition and some better meds he improved. Just found out tonight that the Doc that released him om a problematic list of meds was fired a day or 2 after he was released!
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 03:54
Holy cow. That is way too similar to my experience.
When Dad went in to the hospital at first he was out of his mind for 3 days, I thought he was gone for good.
As he got better nutrition and some better meds he improved. Just found out tonight that the Doc that released him om a problematic list of meds was fired a day or 2 after he was released!
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 04:16 AM (55Qr6)
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I'm realizing that my father is no longer with us here. All that remains is a decaying shell.
And I'll salute him. He taught me everything I know. Pounded in my young head, quite literally when needed. I went off to collidge, and got all sorts of book learnin' and high powered cipherin' and shit.
But everything I know that is really worth something, well, he taught me. I know to do all sorts of practical shit, and he was the one that taught me.
Here's to you Daddy.
I'm realizing that my father is no longer with us here. All that remains is a decaying shell.
And I'll salute him. He taught me everything I know. Pounded in my young head, quite literally when needed. I went off to collidge, and got all sorts of book learnin' and high powered cipherin' and shit.
But everything I know that is really worth something, well, he taught me. I know to do all sorts of practical shit, and he was the one that taught me.
Here's to you Daddy.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 04:19 AM (Mzdiz)
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"Do not go gentle into that good night". That's something I remember from all the book-learnin' at Clempson Cow Collidge. A perfessor of English (a subject I hated at the time) made a Big Deal about the distinction between "go gentle" and "go gently". I won't try to elaborate -- it's subtle.
Anyway, Daddy will not go gentle. But I hope he goes gently.
"Do not go gentle into that good night". That's something I remember from all the book-learnin' at Clempson Cow Collidge. A perfessor of English (a subject I hated at the time) made a Big Deal about the distinction between "go gentle" and "go gently". I won't try to elaborate -- it's subtle.
Anyway, Daddy will not go gentle. But I hope he goes gently.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 04:22 AM (Mzdiz)
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Here it an excerpt:
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
...
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
...
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 04:24 AM (Mzdiz)
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publius, Rascally Mr. Miley.
Ugh. It’s traumatic for everyone involved. Moving your dad is the sensible thing to do.
Harvesting and canning is an excellent way to burn off anxiety and stress. It’s like pouring oil on rough seas. So, that’s good preventative medicine.
Ugh. It’s traumatic for everyone involved. Moving your dad is the sensible thing to do.
Harvesting and canning is an excellent way to burn off anxiety and stress. It’s like pouring oil on rough seas. So, that’s good preventative medicine.
Posted by: 13times at July 27, 2023 04:24 AM (VcqK+)
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Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 04:24
My prayers are w/ you for however long this journey is. When you see him again please kiss him on the forehead and say Terentius, a friend from AOS, wishes you well.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at July 27, 2023 04:24
My prayers are w/ you for however long this journey is. When you see him again please kiss him on the forehead and say Terentius, a friend from AOS, wishes you well.
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 04:37 AM (55Qr6)
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Gotta wonder if anyone "ticked off" about suicided relatives, really tried to help them.
No, no, hear me out...
My own situation sucks donkey d!cks. I've asked all my siblings for help. Seriously, I have, and not by being dramatic or threatening. Just... "Hey, I'm overwhelmed here, and I need (insert specific types of help required).
Only to hear CRICKETS in response.
WTF???
So, anyway... No help. Overwhelmed. Underpowered.
OH, WELL!!!!
FML
No, no, hear me out...
My own situation sucks donkey d!cks. I've asked all my siblings for help. Seriously, I have, and not by being dramatic or threatening. Just... "Hey, I'm overwhelmed here, and I need (insert specific types of help required).
Only to hear CRICKETS in response.
WTF???
So, anyway... No help. Overwhelmed. Underpowered.
OH, WELL!!!!
FML
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 04:54 AM (Gkog9)
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And although I'd never "do it", I have certainly considered the alternative to being the bearer of our family burdens.
Why The Ever-lovin' Fk, should I be saddled with all the w*rk after parents' passing, PLUS my own spouse's care, and NO HELP, but they all expect their "due" of the inheritance....
again, FML
Would be easier to take the dirt nap, and let THEM do some w*rk for a change. Jeez
Why The Ever-lovin' Fk, should I be saddled with all the w*rk after parents' passing, PLUS my own spouse's care, and NO HELP, but they all expect their "due" of the inheritance....
again, FML
Would be easier to take the dirt nap, and let THEM do some w*rk for a change. Jeez
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 05:00 AM (Gkog9)
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 05:12 AM (Gkog9)
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At this point, I have nothing 'positive' or 'fun' to look forward to.
Why TF should I consider everyone else, when they (obviously) have zero consideration for me?
Why TF should I consider everyone else, when they (obviously) have zero consideration for me?
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 05:17 AM (Gkog9)
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JQ, I hope your morning gets better.
There are workbooks and checklists for a lot of those things, which might help the jobs get doable.
Re: cows, in India there are new houses built by dairy farmers where the cows live in AC in the house, and the dairy farmers continue to live in the old house. Because it is hard to get permits for an air conditioned dairy barn.
There are workbooks and checklists for a lot of those things, which might help the jobs get doable.
Re: cows, in India there are new houses built by dairy farmers where the cows live in AC in the house, and the dairy farmers continue to live in the old house. Because it is hard to get permits for an air conditioned dairy barn.
Posted by: suburbanbanshee at July 27, 2023 05:48 AM (sF8WE)
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Thanks, suburbanbanshee. I've checked a bunch of resources...
Heh. Your nic reminded me of this:
https://youtu.be/OWrwYsSt6OE
Heh. Your nic reminded me of this:
https://youtu.be/OWrwYsSt6OE
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 05:51 AM (Gkog9)
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"World War Three, suburbanshee, just slip her these pills and I'll be free..."
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 05:52 AM (Gkog9)
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You know, it is acceptable for an executor to get paid for labor costs. Again, though, best to check state law, and I think that is what some of the workbooks help with.
Posted by: suburbanbanshee at July 27, 2023 06:18 AM (sF8WE)
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be well JQ, you know you are loved here
Posted by: Farmer at July 27, 2023 06:19 AM (55Qr6)
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Thanks, Farmer. That means A LOT!
Suburbanbanshee:
Yes, I know I can be paid for my time. I intend to charge for every single minute of my time.
The problem is: I am only ONE person, and one person isn't enough to get the j*b done!
Suburbanbanshee:
Yes, I know I can be paid for my time. I intend to charge for every single minute of my time.
The problem is: I am only ONE person, and one person isn't enough to get the j*b done!
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 06:29 AM (Gkog9)
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I better not hear a single complaint from the other heirs, about how much it cost to close the estate!
Thanks, siblings, for ALL of your help.... it didn't need to be this way.
Thanks, siblings, for ALL of your help.... it didn't need to be this way.
Posted by: JQ at July 27, 2023 06:38 AM (Gkog9)
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Posted by: www.Payathome7.com at July 27, 2023 07:46 AM (suZot)
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...I want to know who the fuck is doing it. Having to come in at night with a gun and a maglite...
Posted by: LenNeal
-----
Ebay. Look for "small spy cam". They make little things about a third the size of a credit card that operates with a motion detector and will store hours of video.
Used one once to determine which volunteer was ripping off a charity resale shop by walking out with valuable donated goods.
Was told to never come back, or the vid would be used to press theft charges.
When you find them, resist temptation and don't shoot our use the maglite on their head. A healthy dope slap , OTOH...
Posted by: LenNeal
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Ebay. Look for "small spy cam". They make little things about a third the size of a credit card that operates with a motion detector and will store hours of video.
Used one once to determine which volunteer was ripping off a charity resale shop by walking out with valuable donated goods.
Was told to never come back, or the vid would be used to press theft charges.
When you find them, resist temptation and don't shoot our use the maglite on their head. A healthy dope slap , OTOH...
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