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A Closer Look at Target’s Awful Q2 Reveals That The Financial Results Are Even Worse Than They First Appeared
Ace highlighted Target’s sales collapse in the second quarter of 2023 this past week, but there is more I’d like to highlight about just how punishing the consumer backlash against Target has been. First, here is a link and a quick snippet from the Associated Press about Target’s awful Q2 results.
“Target Q2 Sales Fall on Muted Spending, Pride Month Backlash, and It Cuts Profit Outlook for 2023 [AP – 8/16/2023]Target reported its first quarterly sales drop in six years, dragged down by shoppers’ inflation worries and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise. Sales fell nearly 5% to $24.77 billion as shoppers focused more on groceries than discretionary items. Comparable sales — those from stores or digital channels operating for the past 12 months — fell 5.4% in the latest quarter. In the fiscal first quarter, sales were unchanged.While a lot of people have fatigue about the coerced celebration of “Pride,” it’s important to note that the backlash is not anti-gay. The backlash is because Target decided to promote gender transition to children during Pride Month. Look at this impressive bar graph showing Target’s revenue collapse!
Now consider the following, and realize how much worse this really is for Target: • Target saw a year over year decline in top line sales despite inflation of at least 4%. So in other words, had Target simply sold the identical volume and mix of merchandise in Q2 2023 as it did in Q2 2022, its sales would have increased about 4%, but with the 5.4% drop in top line sales, the actual impact is that Target sold almost 10% less merchandise! That is a staggering decline. • Q2 started on April 1, but the Pride displays didn’t arrive until sometime in May, at which time the boycott started. The Q2 results include the full month of April and part of May, before the boycott even started, which means that June sales had to be spectacularly awful to pull the whole quarter down so drastically. Further, the boycott had only fully reached its momentum in June, and carried on full steam into July and August, so Target’s Q3 2023 results (July, August, and September) should be absolutely catastrophic compared to Q3 2022. • Wal Mart just reported outstanding results for the same quarter that Target suffered its decline. It’s funny how those “inflation worries” that are affecting Target customers’ spending aren’t having the same impact on Wal Mart customers’ spending. Of course, there’s no doubt that Wal Mart picked up a lot of business in June from repulsed Target customers. “Walmart Earnings Smash Expectations After Weaker Second Quarter from Target [Yahoo – 8/17/2023]
In the retail giant's second quarter earnings release, out before the market open on Thursday, Walmart posted same-store sales that rose 6.30%, more than the 4.04% expected, according to data from Bloomberg. "Our customers and members are resilient," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors on the earnings call. "They're looking for value, and they trust us to be there for them. We see people across income cohorts come to us more frequently looking to save money on everyday needs. That gives us an opportunity to drive conversion in more discretionary categories."Of note, when Wal mart promotes “conversion” it is talking about consumer spending, not the “conversion” that Target is trying to impose on your children.
Meanwhile, its competitor Target (TGT), which reported Q2 results Wednesday, saw a 5.4% drop in sales and shared a dreary outlook for the rest of the year.Target’s revenue decrease in Q2 2023 was over a billion dollars, because American consumers are fed up with woke corporations and woke executives. Had the boycott started in early April rather than mid-May, the revenue hit to Target might have exceeded $2 billion. We consumers have the power to punish woke corporations and make them suffer for promoting ESG and the rest of the left’s diabolical agenda. Our dollars are extremely powerful weapons, and if corporate America doesn’t choose to refrain from political advocacy, we can make them suffer financially. Let’s keep it up. No Anheuser Busch. No Target. No Disney. No Gillette. No woke capital. [buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]
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Oneith
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:00 PM (MOY79)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:01 PM (YmKky)
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hiya
Posted by: JT at August 20, 2023 12:03 PM (T4tVD)
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They need some Bud Light promotions. That should right the ship.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:03 PM (THY62)
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Short Target stocks?
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at August 20, 2023 12:03 PM (fv27Y)
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Has a time warp/temporal displacement hit and it's actually Monday at 11:00 a.m.??
Where's the Art Thread, darn it?!
Where's the Art Thread, darn it?!
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (krqg6)
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But if I am reading this right, Target started going downward just before any woke anti protest started? So Target board won't connect the dots is my guess.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (MOY79)
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I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:05 PM (roH4R)
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This post so close to Pride month?
Posted by: blaster at August 20, 2023 12:06 PM (dWjpk)
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Should have been no NFL
Posted by: jeremiah at August 20, 2023 12:06 PM (h04CF)
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"Our customers and members are resilient," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors on the earnings call. "They're looking for value, and they trust us to be there for them. We see people across income cohorts come to us more frequently looking to save money on everyday needs. That gives us an opportunity to drive conversion in more discretionary categories."
This is an exercise in "wink, wink, noodge, noodge, knowwhatImean". The WM CEO knows what's driving the shift from Target to WM, but he's smart enough to avoid the obvious political minefield, and just make vague noises about value and trust.
Target, Disney, Gillette...THIS is how it's done.
This is an exercise in "wink, wink, noodge, noodge, knowwhatImean". The WM CEO knows what's driving the shift from Target to WM, but he's smart enough to avoid the obvious political minefield, and just make vague noises about value and trust.
Target, Disney, Gillette...THIS is how it's done.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM (I/Qkd)
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I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
An, an experimentalist.
An, an experimentalist.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM (I/Qkd)
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Couldn't happen to a nicer company. This woke bull$hit went on for so long that corporate HQ thought they could shove anything they wanted down our throats and we would keep buying their stuff. target and budweiser chose poorly.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM (QNSds)
Posted by: vic at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM (A5THL)
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I do wonder if maybe we're looking ALL of this through the wrong lens.
We tend to think of competition as being part of the corporate landscape. What if it isn't? Who actually "owns" Target? Who decides what they will and won't do? And then ask, who benefits from Target's demise (or AB's, or Dinsey, etc)?
What if the powers that be are consolidating somehow. What if it's not about Company A losing market share to Company B, due to consumers making calculated decisions, but is instead, aligned and incestuous corporations making calculated decisions about where and how consumers will purchase?
Beer drinkers still drink beer, laundry detergent still gets bought, cars, at least for now, will still be owned, no matter how many overproduced electric tin cans are sitting unsold on dealer's lots.
I'm not saying I know, but what if Target and AB and Dinsey are NOT making mistakes, but this is part of the plan.
We tend to think of competition as being part of the corporate landscape. What if it isn't? Who actually "owns" Target? Who decides what they will and won't do? And then ask, who benefits from Target's demise (or AB's, or Dinsey, etc)?
What if the powers that be are consolidating somehow. What if it's not about Company A losing market share to Company B, due to consumers making calculated decisions, but is instead, aligned and incestuous corporations making calculated decisions about where and how consumers will purchase?
Beer drinkers still drink beer, laundry detergent still gets bought, cars, at least for now, will still be owned, no matter how many overproduced electric tin cans are sitting unsold on dealer's lots.
I'm not saying I know, but what if Target and AB and Dinsey are NOT making mistakes, but this is part of the plan.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:08 PM (TOvGn)
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Are they already having another pride month?
Posted by: jeremiah at August 20, 2023 12:08 PM (h04CF)
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I think thee was a lot of rejection of Pride Month this year. Do you think exposing the pornographic aspect of Drag shows and the Libs of Tik Tok showing classroom grooming has finally shamed people into hiding their disgusting proclivities. Meaning wearing Pride merchandise does not win you adherents any longer?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 20, 2023 12:09 PM (t/2Uw)
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I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
As for me, I willing to happily observe a slow painful death no matter what the cause - if the entity deserves it.
As for me, I willing to happily observe a slow painful death no matter what the cause - if the entity deserves it.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:09 PM (YmKky)
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I think the tranny bathroom kurfluffle was that first hit.
Posted by: Bosk of Port Kar at August 20, 2023 12:09 PM (OR9VM)
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I'm not saying I know, but what if Target and AB and Dinsey are NOT making mistakes, but this is part of the plan.
"We'll destroy the companies we head, but not to worry, the overall sector will thrive"?
I don't see it. As this progresses, the woke CEOs are going to start losing their jobs. It's already happening at Disney, though it's still early days.
"We'll destroy the companies we head, but not to worry, the overall sector will thrive"?
I don't see it. As this progresses, the woke CEOs are going to start losing their jobs. It's already happening at Disney, though it's still early days.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (I/Qkd)
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While a lot of people have fatigue about the coerced celebration of “Pride,” it’s important to note that the backlash is not anti-gay. The backlash is because Target decided to promote gender transition to children during Pride Month
Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay. Any LGB adult who does not adamantly decry the addition of children to this mess approves of it. I will not tolerate any of their forced toleration crap.
Tolerate that, assholes.
Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay. Any LGB adult who does not adamantly decry the addition of children to this mess approves of it. I will not tolerate any of their forced toleration crap.
Tolerate that, assholes.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (U2p+3)
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Well on the beer front people have switched to another brand that has no woke crap.
Posted by: vic at August 20, 2023 12:11 PM (A5THL)
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This is an exercise in "wink, wink, noodge, noodge, knowwhatImean". The WM CEO knows what's driving the shift from Target to WM, but he's smart enough to avoid the obvious political minefield, and just make vague noises about value and trust.
Target, Disney, Gillette...THIS is how it's done.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM
I read part of walmarts quarterly report where they stated very simply that they saw an increase in sales because people are coming to them for cheaper non name brand merchandise, especially clothing. Now part of that is due to inflation but target's claim to fame is they are a step above walmart with their own high quality brands and that was their big selling point.
Target, Disney, Gillette...THIS is how it's done.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:07 PM
I read part of walmarts quarterly report where they stated very simply that they saw an increase in sales because people are coming to them for cheaper non name brand merchandise, especially clothing. Now part of that is due to inflation but target's claim to fame is they are a step above walmart with their own high quality brands and that was their big selling point.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:11 PM (QNSds)
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Should have been no NFL
Posted by: jeremiah
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I agree. But even better for me would be no NBA.
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: jeremiah
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I agree. But even better for me would be no NBA.
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (dr4Q1)
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I read part of walmarts quarterly report where they stated very simply that they saw an increase in sales because people are coming to them for cheaper non name brand merchandise, especially clothing. Now part of that is due to inflation but target's claim to fame is they are a step above walmart with their own high quality brands and that was their big selling point.
Companies like TJ Maxx are also doing well. When it's just you who is failing, it's your fault.
Companies like TJ Maxx are also doing well. When it's just you who is failing, it's your fault.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (I/Qkd)
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Target is pretty much a women's store.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 20, 2023 12:15 PM (NBVIP)
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7 But if I am reading this right, Target started going downward just before any woke anti protest started? So Target board won't connect the dots is my guess.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (MOY79)
8 I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:05 PM (roH4R)
There's a thought. The PTB looked at looting in 2020, and said "F that, we're getting out of the big box store biz." Make "going Woke" as the reason, by losing market share, you can start closing stores, and no one will accuse you of being rayciss, they'll just accuse you of being bad at business, which is far more acceptable these days.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (MOY79)
8 I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:05 PM (roH4R)
There's a thought. The PTB looked at looting in 2020, and said "F that, we're getting out of the big box store biz." Make "going Woke" as the reason, by losing market share, you can start closing stores, and no one will accuse you of being rayciss, they'll just accuse you of being bad at business, which is far more acceptable these days.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:15 PM (qNdrt)
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So Target board won't connect the dots is my guess.
Posted by: Skip
Irrelevant. They, and all the other woke corps, don't care.
They're zombies that are all in on, or have been wokejacked by WEF, etc. I mean, how many buh buh billions does Ford need to lose in the toy car market before even the thick-witted CEO jumps out of the Rainbow150? Of course keep the boycotts up, maybe we'll at least take some of these fuckers down, and maybe in the long run we'll kill off enough corps to turn the tide.
Posted by: Skip
Irrelevant. They, and all the other woke corps, don't care.
They're zombies that are all in on, or have been wokejacked by WEF, etc. I mean, how many buh buh billions does Ford need to lose in the toy car market before even the thick-witted CEO jumps out of the Rainbow150? Of course keep the boycotts up, maybe we'll at least take some of these fuckers down, and maybe in the long run we'll kill off enough corps to turn the tide.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 20, 2023 12:15 PM (9HJ1I)
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As this progresses, the woke CEOs are going to start losing their jobs. It's already happening at Disney, though it's still early days.
Posted by: Archimedes
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
Posted by: Archimedes
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM (THY62)
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Is Kohl's roughly equivalent to Target in their offerings and shopper demographic?
Off to see what they did this past quarter.
Off to see what they did this past quarter.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM (YmKky)
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But even better for me would be no NBA.
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (dr4Q1)
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I only watch “my team”.
- conservatives
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (dr4Q1)
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I only watch “my team”.
- conservatives
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:17 PM (THY62)
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Bah - Kohl's earnings call isn't for a few days yet.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:17 PM (YmKky)
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I agree. But even better for me would be no NBA.
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (dr4Q1)
Not here in OKC. Thunder enthusiasm has dropped quite a bit. And it's not because of any win/loss record.
It doesn't get much woker than the NBA. But the money still seems to be pouring in.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:12 PM (dr4Q1)
Not here in OKC. Thunder enthusiasm has dropped quite a bit. And it's not because of any win/loss record.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2023 12:17 PM (BdMk6)
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When Bidenomics jacked up the price of fuel I reconsidered my options and Target was cast into the don't care bucket. I can either travel 30 miles to Walmart and Target or 1 mile to a Family $ store and make up for the difference via Amazon and free shipping.
Fuck politics, - free shipping is paramount.
Fuck politics, - free shipping is paramount.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 20, 2023 12:18 PM (KVGVf)
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I didn't see it covered here but what I consider to be our our sister blog in Canada (Small Dead Animals) had this up a while ago about the alleged indigenous children's graves:
https://tinyurl.com/2t6227ua
https://tinyurl.com/2t6227ua
Posted by: pawn at August 20, 2023 12:18 PM (wsHtO)
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Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan!'
Same here. 'None of my business' and all that.
Not no more. Fuck 'em all.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan!'
Same here. 'None of my business' and all that.
Not no more. Fuck 'em all.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 20, 2023 12:19 PM (43xH1)
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM
They did fire the idiot they brought in to revamp their image. Granted she was an outsider and not part of corporate, but they did fire her.
And yes whoever in the bud light HQ that approved that idea should have been shown the door as well because she did not make that decision on her own or in a vacuum. She to have had the backing of all of the board members.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM
They did fire the idiot they brought in to revamp their image. Granted she was an outsider and not part of corporate, but they did fire her.
And yes whoever in the bud light HQ that approved that idea should have been shown the door as well because she did not make that decision on her own or in a vacuum. She to have had the backing of all of the board members.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:20 PM (QNSds)
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"We'll destroy the companies we head, but not to worry, the overall sector will thrive"?
I don't see it. As this progresses, the woke CEOs are going to start losing their jobs. It's already happening at Disney, though it's still early days.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (I/Qkd)
Or, you might consider that "Woke CEOs" aren't really in charge of anything, they're just following orders.
Which makes much more sense, when you consider how many companies have embraced leftist/communist/fascist business practices.
Did they all suddenly forget everything they were taught in business school? Are all the business schools churning out leftists?
When considering who controls most of the wealth on this planet, and it's not CEOs, seems to me there's at least the possibility puppet masters are pulling strings, and the corporate concept is being fundamentally changed right before our very eyes. And we're all clapping because SOME companies appear to be suffering from backlash for their Woke policies. Something smells fishy about all of this.
I don't see it. As this progresses, the woke CEOs are going to start losing their jobs. It's already happening at Disney, though it's still early days.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (I/Qkd)
Or, you might consider that "Woke CEOs" aren't really in charge of anything, they're just following orders.
Which makes much more sense, when you consider how many companies have embraced leftist/communist/fascist business practices.
Did they all suddenly forget everything they were taught in business school? Are all the business schools churning out leftists?
When considering who controls most of the wealth on this planet, and it's not CEOs, seems to me there's at least the possibility puppet masters are pulling strings, and the corporate concept is being fundamentally changed right before our very eyes. And we're all clapping because SOME companies appear to be suffering from backlash for their Woke policies. Something smells fishy about all of this.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:21 PM (FTgXB)
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Out and about this a.m., I picked up a discarded WSJ Business & Finance section.
There is a lot of weirdness going on out there. A few highlights:
'EV Startup Vinfast had rocky rollout of Brand in U.S.'
This is just too odd/complex to cover here. Vinfast is a Vietnamese manufacturer of EV's, which is attempting to establish a U.S. market. Here's the shocker; shares fell 34% on Thursday, after reaching an initial total value on Tuesday of $86 Billion, making the company valuation more than Ford or GM.
The story goes on and on, and becomes more complex. Rather oddly, the company's initial plan was to sell the cars cheap (relative to, say, Tesla, $46,000), and lease the battery. Look up the story if you are interested. Pay attention to the name of their oddly-connected financing by Black Spade.
There is a lot of weirdness going on out there. A few highlights:
'EV Startup Vinfast had rocky rollout of Brand in U.S.'
This is just too odd/complex to cover here. Vinfast is a Vietnamese manufacturer of EV's, which is attempting to establish a U.S. market. Here's the shocker; shares fell 34% on Thursday, after reaching an initial total value on Tuesday of $86 Billion, making the company valuation more than Ford or GM.
The story goes on and on, and becomes more complex. Rather oddly, the company's initial plan was to sell the cars cheap (relative to, say, Tesla, $46,000), and lease the battery. Look up the story if you are interested. Pay attention to the name of their oddly-connected financing by Black Spade.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM (EvGP3)
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The wife and I quietly stopped shopping at the local Target, although I would probably go there for something I absolutely could not get elsewhere.
Not a lot of noise about this in my midwestern area - the local store has never played up this crap, that I have seen, so their backlash may not be much.
If I do go in, I'll see if they have any of the pride nonsense - will be tempted to fill a cart with it and then abandon it elsewhere in the store - petty, maybe, but they have rankled me enough for a little civil disobedience...
Not a lot of noise about this in my midwestern area - the local store has never played up this crap, that I have seen, so their backlash may not be much.
If I do go in, I'll see if they have any of the pride nonsense - will be tempted to fill a cart with it and then abandon it elsewhere in the store - petty, maybe, but they have rankled me enough for a little civil disobedience...
Posted by: Parker at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM (hJWil)
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Haven't been to Target since 2016. I'm always 7 years ahead of everyone else.
I also ended all my social media accounts in 2020 so I expect all morons here to be social media free by 2027.
I also ended all my social media accounts in 2020 so I expect all morons here to be social media free by 2027.
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (VTu1l)
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Questions for the Horde ... Any ideas for maximizing the power of our dollars? ... Do any websites exist which lists businesses known to be "woke"?
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (XUe78)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 20, 2023 12:24 PM (NBVIP)
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If I do go in, I'll see if they have any of the pride nonsense - will be tempted to fill a cart with it and then abandon it elsewhere in the store - petty, maybe, but they have rankled me enough for a little civil disobedience...
Posted by: Parker at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM
I have never seen any woke stuff in the target I go to. Granted I don't actually "shop" there, I go in and go straight to the section where they have the canning jars, pay for them and and leave. Around here they have the absolute cheapest prices for ball canning supplies if they have any in stock.
Posted by: Parker at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM
I have never seen any woke stuff in the target I go to. Granted I don't actually "shop" there, I go in and go straight to the section where they have the canning jars, pay for them and and leave. Around here they have the absolute cheapest prices for ball canning supplies if they have any in stock.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:25 PM (QNSds)
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'the alleged indigenous children's graves'
He's worried people will jump to the conclusion that there were never dead Indian bodies in the basement of the church just because they didn't find any bodies in the basement of the church.
'the alleged indigenous children's graves'
He's worried people will jump to the conclusion that there were never dead Indian bodies in the basement of the church just because they didn't find any bodies in the basement of the church.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:25 PM (roH4R)
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42 Questions for the Horde ... Any ideas for maximizing the power of our dollars? ... Do any websites exist which lists businesses known to be "woke"?
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (XUe7
Pretty simple. If it has more than 500 Employees it’s most likely woke.
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (XUe7
Pretty simple. If it has more than 500 Employees it’s most likely woke.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:25 PM (THY62)
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM (THY62)
AB of course, is owned by foreigners now. Another thing to consider is just how much American business is now in the hands of foreigners. Do they care that American consumers are being bashed over the head with Woke?
Would they care if this entity or that entity, a corporation with solid roots in the American landscrape, goes tits up? As long as the money stays in the hands of the Big Investor Industrial Complex, what do they care if names we all grew up with lose market share?
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:16 PM (THY62)
AB of course, is owned by foreigners now. Another thing to consider is just how much American business is now in the hands of foreigners. Do they care that American consumers are being bashed over the head with Woke?
Would they care if this entity or that entity, a corporation with solid roots in the American landscrape, goes tits up? As long as the money stays in the hands of the Big Investor Industrial Complex, what do they care if names we all grew up with lose market share?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:26 PM (FTgXB)
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Another highlight:
Tesla has cut the price on the Model S and Model X in China by $10,000. Model S now down to $132,000, Model X down to a mere $137,000.
Tesla has cut the price on the Model S and Model X in China by $10,000. Model S now down to $132,000, Model X down to a mere $137,000.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:26 PM (EvGP3)
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There’s an app called Public Square which lists explicitly non woke businesses.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:26 PM (THY62)
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They did fire the idiot they brought in to revamp their image.
Did they? Admittedly I haven't been following every single bit of news about it but the last thing I saw was that she and her boss were "on leave."
Did they? Admittedly I haven't been following every single bit of news about it but the last thing I saw was that she and her boss were "on leave."
Posted by: Oddbob at August 20, 2023 12:27 PM (NHoLP)
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I am convinced the likes of Bud would rater have their Woke Ticket punched than make a few bucks
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (MOY79)
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Yeah the bud light “firings” Weren’t really firings. They were pretend firings to make the rubes happy. But everyone involved is still getting a. Paycheck.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (THY62)
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They did fire the idiot they brought in to revamp their image. Granted she was an outsider and not part of corporate, but they did fire her.
And yes whoever in the bud light HQ that approved that idea should have been shown the door as well because she did not make that decision on her own or in a vacuum. She to have had the backing of all of the board members.
To be clear, I'm not saying the purge is well developed...yet, but it's coming. I don't care how woke you are, if your company goes under, you're out of a job, and if it consistently does poorly, eventually the shareholders are going to revolt. The avalanche is just starting.
And yes whoever in the bud light HQ that approved that idea should have been shown the door as well because she did not make that decision on her own or in a vacuum. She to have had the backing of all of the board members.
To be clear, I'm not saying the purge is well developed...yet, but it's coming. I don't care how woke you are, if your company goes under, you're out of a job, and if it consistently does poorly, eventually the shareholders are going to revolt. The avalanche is just starting.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (I/Qkd)
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And yes whoever in the bud light HQ that approved that idea should have been shown the door as well because she did not make that decision on her own or in a vacuum. She to have had the backing of all of the board members.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:20 PM (QNSds)
It's fairly obvious then, the people who let her do this, didn't make a mistake. If all the board members remain, then the stockholders are not displeased with them. They fired her, sure, but she's a pawn.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:20 PM (QNSds)
It's fairly obvious then, the people who let her do this, didn't make a mistake. If all the board members remain, then the stockholders are not displeased with them. They fired her, sure, but she's a pawn.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (FTgXB)
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Just got back from the supermarket to stock up my little room in the Swamp. Don't tell me there is no inflation biden, one fuckin bag $150
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (EVR4i)
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One last automotive bullet:
Sotheby's will auction off a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO this Fall. Starting bid?...$60 million.
Sotheby's will auction off a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO this Fall. Starting bid?...$60 million.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (tf17a)
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*Any ideas for maximizing the power of our dollars?*
Dollar Tree. They don't have everything, but what they do have.. . .
Dollar Tree. They don't have everything, but what they do have.. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (YmKky)
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It appears to me (not a financial expert by any means) that the biggest money any more is in the investment firms that handle all the money in IRAs and pension plans. And we really don't know who actually owns what any more as there are layers and layers of ownership. Who makes the final decisions really? We don't know, not in business or in politics. It's all a giant Mafia.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
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Do any websites exist which lists businesses known to be "woke"?
Posted by: Kathy
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I've been to few sites that listed woke businesses.
It's really frustrating though. It's hard to find products that aren't made by a woke company.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Kathy
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I've been to few sites that listed woke businesses.
It's really frustrating though. It's hard to find products that aren't made by a woke company.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (dr4Q1)
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Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay.
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Tried to watch an Amazon show based on Harlan Coben's book Shelter.
First they blackwash the protagonist who was originally Jewish to being half Jewish with a black hispanic mom so of course he looks just like his mom. Diversity!
Mom was a drug addict in the book but in the show she just suffers the feel badz because life is so hard
A goth female friend of his in the book is overweight and his girlfriend, but in the show is a thin lesbian, because DIVERSITY doesn't extend to heterosexual fat people.
A tattoo artist is a tranny/gay I'm not even sure maybe he/it is tranny AND gay?
The uncle is swapped out with an aunt who is a childless lesbian who without remorse has an affair with her married best friend (because there's no such thing as platonic friendships anymore) thus cucking her white male husband who is a white supremacist. Take that, white patriarchy!
*click* fuck you Amazon
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Tried to watch an Amazon show based on Harlan Coben's book Shelter.
First they blackwash the protagonist who was originally Jewish to being half Jewish with a black hispanic mom so of course he looks just like his mom. Diversity!
Mom was a drug addict in the book but in the show she just suffers the feel badz because life is so hard
A goth female friend of his in the book is overweight and his girlfriend, but in the show is a thin lesbian, because DIVERSITY doesn't extend to heterosexual fat people.
A tattoo artist is a tranny/gay I'm not even sure maybe he/it is tranny AND gay?
The uncle is swapped out with an aunt who is a childless lesbian who without remorse has an affair with her married best friend (because there's no such thing as platonic friendships anymore) thus cucking her white male husband who is a white supremacist. Take that, white patriarchy!
*click* fuck you Amazon
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (VTu1l)
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I am convinced the likes of Bud would rater have their Woke Ticket punched than make a few bucks
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (MOY79)
Could be just their fire prevention scheme.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:29 PM (MOY79)
Could be just their fire prevention scheme.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2023 12:31 PM (BdMk6)
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Just got back from the supermarket to stock up my little room in the Swamp. Don't tell me there is no inflation biden, one fuckin bag $150
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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Why, it's as if The Inflation Reduction Act was a giant hustle, a bill of goods, a scam.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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Why, it's as if The Inflation Reduction Act was a giant hustle, a bill of goods, a scam.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:31 PM (tf17a)
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Target and the Dayton family are woke as hell and deserve to go belly up.
Don't care though I'm at Saratoga today to bet the ponies, it's 77, sunny with a light breeze. We have beer and food and the outside world ain't intruding
Don't care though I'm at Saratoga today to bet the ponies, it's 77, sunny with a light breeze. We have beer and food and the outside world ain't intruding
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (iQGn3)
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55
'Don't tell me there is no inflation biden, one fuckin bag $150'
There' your problem. You're looking at food. You're supposed to leave out fuel and food when you calculate inflation.
'Don't tell me there is no inflation biden, one fuckin bag $150'
There' your problem. You're looking at food. You're supposed to leave out fuel and food when you calculate inflation.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (roH4R)
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The story goes on and on, and becomes more complex. Rather oddly, the company's initial plan was to sell the cars cheap (relative to, say, Tesla, $46,000), and lease the battery. Look up the story if you are interested. Pay attention to the name of their oddly-connected financing by Black Spade.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM (EvGP3)
Sounds like whatever caused the stock value to rise to 86 bills, that was the point, not actually selling EVs.
So whoever put money in, the big investors took it out, and the transfer of wealth continues, unabated.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:22 PM (EvGP3)
Sounds like whatever caused the stock value to rise to 86 bills, that was the point, not actually selling EVs.
So whoever put money in, the big investors took it out, and the transfer of wealth continues, unabated.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (FTgXB)
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“Would they care if this entity or that entity, a corporation with solid roots in the American landscrape, goes tits up? ”
TBH I don’t really care either. Sears went tits up and I shrugged. I have no loyalty to any store or business just because they’re American and have been around for a long time. GM and Ford can fuck off and die as as as I’m concerned. As can Target.
TBH I don’t really care either. Sears went tits up and I shrugged. I have no loyalty to any store or business just because they’re American and have been around for a long time. GM and Ford can fuck off and die as as as I’m concerned. As can Target.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (THY62)
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The ironic thing about Walmart picking up Target's customers is that Walmart is just as woke. They sell gay pride March, I saw plenty there in June. But they didn't put it in their customer's faces in front of the store, and they didn't specifically buy merch for kids (a tucking bathing suit for kids, really? Gay coloring books of gay people kissing, really?) and made by Satanists.
Americans in general aren't anti gay, as was stated above. They just don't want it shoved in their kids' faces.
I think some of this must be driven by buyers for the company or product execs that are gay. They choose merch to display they themselves would have wanted when they were young and sorting out who they are. They want to give affirmation to a new generation they themselves didn't get. The problem is a display that might fly in a Target in San Francisco or NYC where these decision makers move to is never going to work in a Target in middle America.
They flew too close to the rainbow sun and got burned.
Americans in general aren't anti gay, as was stated above. They just don't want it shoved in their kids' faces.
I think some of this must be driven by buyers for the company or product execs that are gay. They choose merch to display they themselves would have wanted when they were young and sorting out who they are. They want to give affirmation to a new generation they themselves didn't get. The problem is a display that might fly in a Target in San Francisco or NYC where these decision makers move to is never going to work in a Target in middle America.
They flew too close to the rainbow sun and got burned.
Posted by: LizLem at August 20, 2023 12:33 PM (KYN8a)
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He's worried people will jump to the conclusion that there were never dead Indian bodies in the basement of the church just because they didn't find any bodies in the basement of the church.
Posted by: Dr. Claw
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An Al Capone's vault redux?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
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An Al Capone's vault redux?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (tf17a)
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More pseudonym shenanigans.
David Asman
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
David Asman
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (LxYHG)
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'they blackwash the protagonist '
I call it out every time I see a commercial with an all diverse cast.
My kids think I'm Archie Bunker (or would if they knew who he was).
'they blackwash the protagonist '
I call it out every time I see a commercial with an all diverse cast.
My kids think I'm Archie Bunker (or would if they knew who he was).
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (roH4R)
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*click* fuck you Amazon
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom
(Starts singing that to the tune of What's New Pussycat...)
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom
(Starts singing that to the tune of What's New Pussycat...)
Posted by: JT at August 20, 2023 12:35 PM (T4tVD)
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58 It appears to me (not a financial expert by any means) that the biggest money any more is in the investment firms that handle all the money in IRAs and pension plans. And we really don't know who actually owns what any more as there are layers and layers of ownership. Who makes the final decisions really? We don't know, not in business or in politics. It's all a giant Mafia.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
They have lots of buffehs.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
They have lots of buffehs.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2023 12:35 PM (BdMk6)
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David Asman
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (LxYHG)
Yeah that is a real stumper? LOL
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (LxYHG)
Yeah that is a real stumper? LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 12:35 PM (EVR4i)
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Try not to use the word "pride" by itself but instead use "gay pride." An important distinction to win the language back.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 20, 2023 12:36 PM (NBVIP)
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It appears to me (not a financial expert by any means) that the biggest money any more is in the investment firms that handle all the money in IRAs and pension plans. And we really don't know who actually owns what any more as there are layers and layers of ownership. Who makes the final decisions really? We don't know, not in business or in politics. It's all a giant Mafia.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
I remember someone telling me that decades ago, that he didn't want to invest in the stock market, because market prices were effectively de-linked from actual business performance. That it was damn near impossible to tell what you were investing IN anymore...
Yes, ordinary investors accumulated wealth by latching on like sucker fish on the big sharks, but ultimately, eventually, when the sharks decide to, they'll eat us too.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
I remember someone telling me that decades ago, that he didn't want to invest in the stock market, because market prices were effectively de-linked from actual business performance. That it was damn near impossible to tell what you were investing IN anymore...
Yes, ordinary investors accumulated wealth by latching on like sucker fish on the big sharks, but ultimately, eventually, when the sharks decide to, they'll eat us too.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:37 PM (FTgXB)
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I call it out every time I see a commercial with an all diverse cast.
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Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
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Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:37 PM (THY62)
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'An Al Capone's vault redux?'
Except Geraldo didn't claim he found a bunch of loot and cool stuff.
'An Al Capone's vault redux?'
Except Geraldo didn't claim he found a bunch of loot and cool stuff.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:37 PM (roH4R)
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So as for a funny aside:
Yesterday Morning on an ALL Dental Corps Teams meeting with my Read Admiral, someone came on with a hot mike and let loose a string of curse words LOL. It was classic. Very Sailor like in my opinion, but the Read Admiral was mad. I thought it was funny as all get out
Yesterday Morning on an ALL Dental Corps Teams meeting with my Read Admiral, someone came on with a hot mike and let loose a string of curse words LOL. It was classic. Very Sailor like in my opinion, but the Read Admiral was mad. I thought it was funny as all get out
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 12:38 PM (EVR4i)
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Don’t invest in mutual funds. That’s where Vanguard makes its money. Invest in individual stocks or index ETFs.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:38 PM (THY62)
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There' your problem. You're looking at food. You're supposed to leave out fuel and food when you calculate inflation.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (roH4R)
Who buys food? At stores?
That's what the bugs in the grass are for.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 20, 2023 12:32 PM (roH4R)
Who buys food? At stores?
That's what the bugs in the grass are for.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:39 PM (FTgXB)
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Why, it's as if The Inflation Reduction Act was a giant hustle, a bill of goods, a scam.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
++++
Unexpectedly.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Unexpectedly.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:39 PM (dr4Q1)
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A father's love.
Miranda Devine
@mirandadevine
Politico has a story about Hunter Biden’s plea deal, showing how his pricey lawyers manipulated the DOJ by threatening to put the president on the witness stand in a criminal trial if his son was charged, precipitating a “Constitutional crisis”. Presumably that threat stands
Miranda Devine
@mirandadevine
Politico has a story about Hunter Biden’s plea deal, showing how his pricey lawyers manipulated the DOJ by threatening to put the president on the witness stand in a criminal trial if his son was charged, precipitating a “Constitutional crisis”. Presumably that threat stands
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:39 PM (LxYHG)
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"While a lot of people have fatigue about the coerced celebration of 'Pride,' it’s important to note that the backlash is not anti-gay."
I am willing to let gay people live their own lives, but I'm not willing to let them indoctrinate my grandchildren into the gay lifestyle any more than I'm willing to let them indoctrinate them into the trans lifestyle.
Many gays claim they were "born" gay and that being gay is entirely genetic. I don't believe that for one second, and the fact that many gays try to indoctrinate kids into their lifestyle tells me they don't believe it's entirely genetic, either. Why indoctrinate kids if it is genetically inevitable that they will be gay?
Any complex human behavior is a combination of genes and environment. Being gay is not any different.
I am willing to let gay people live their own lives, but I'm not willing to let them indoctrinate my grandchildren into the gay lifestyle any more than I'm willing to let them indoctrinate them into the trans lifestyle.
Many gays claim they were "born" gay and that being gay is entirely genetic. I don't believe that for one second, and the fact that many gays try to indoctrinate kids into their lifestyle tells me they don't believe it's entirely genetic, either. Why indoctrinate kids if it is genetically inevitable that they will be gay?
Any complex human behavior is a combination of genes and environment. Being gay is not any different.
Posted by: Ralph at August 20, 2023 12:40 PM (wnTj5)
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I call it out every time I see a commercial with an all diverse cast.
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Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
It's more likely to be 2 black men, one black woman, one white woman, and one white man who is such a putz, he can't figure out how to strike a match, so the black men have to do it for him.
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Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
It's more likely to be 2 black men, one black woman, one white woman, and one white man who is such a putz, he can't figure out how to strike a match, so the black men have to do it for him.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:40 PM (I/Qkd)
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>*click* fuck you Amazon
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (VTu1l)
There was a recent interview with the casting director of Amazon's "The Witcher" adaptation (and apparently of other abominations) who bragged about using her job to "change people's perceptions".
These ideologues are not there to make the best casting (*ahem* Modern Snow White), but to alter your perceptions.
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - Longing to Lie in Zooey Deschanel's Bosom for Comfort at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (VTu1l)
There was a recent interview with the casting director of Amazon's "The Witcher" adaptation (and apparently of other abominations) who bragged about using her job to "change people's perceptions".
These ideologues are not there to make the best casting (*ahem* Modern Snow White), but to alter your perceptions.
Posted by: Dworkin Barimen at August 20, 2023 12:40 PM (r0Q9B)
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I remember a time when I used to cruise on over to the next town and stop for lunch and a brew and take in a ball game at the local saloon and not even consider that the cost of doing that would bankrupt me under the tyranny of Bidenomics.
Crippled Joe and his crew of incompetents have fucked this country for generations.
Crippled Joe and his crew of incompetents have fucked this country for generations.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 20, 2023 12:41 PM (KVGVf)
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The "woke" side of investments; using ESG or DEI scores as a yardstick is losing money hand over fist. You'd think some of the non-woke states would follow West Virginia's state treasurer, Riley Moore and blacklist them from doing business with the state (in regards to employee pensions and state investing.) He basically told BlackRock (and other wokesters) to fuck off. WV ain't doing biz with them.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 12:41 PM (Q4IgG)
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David Asman
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (LxYHG)
Can a President president from prison?
2024 election will be exciting, when two candidates are running from their cells.
@DavidAsmanfox
Why in the world would VP Biden use a pseudonym to alert son Hunter about an “8.45am prep for 9am phonecall with [Ukraine] Pres Poroshenko”?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:34 PM (LxYHG)
Can a President president from prison?
2024 election will be exciting, when two candidates are running from their cells.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:41 PM (FTgXB)
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"Politico."
I think I found your problem.
I think I found your problem.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 20, 2023 12:42 PM (NBVIP)
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The "woke" side of investments; using ESG or DEI scores as a yardstick is losing money hand over fist. You'd think some of the non-woke states would follow West Virginia's state treasurer, Riley Moore and blacklist them from doing business with the state (in regards to employee pensions and state investing.) He basically told BlackRock (and other wokesters) to fuck off. WV ain't doing biz with them.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 12:41 PM
Texas has done that to some extent. The State has prohibited any state funds from going to blackrock and other ESG groups.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 12:41 PM
Texas has done that to some extent. The State has prohibited any state funds from going to blackrock and other ESG groups.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 20, 2023 12:43 PM (QNSds)
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Miranda Devine
@mirandadevine
Politico has a story about Hunter Biden’s plea deal, showing how his pricey lawyers manipulated the DOJ by threatening to put the president on the witness stand in a criminal trial if his son was charged, precipitating a “Constitutional crisis”. Presumably that threat stands
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:39 PM (LxYHG)
***
Heh
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
Win-win
@mirandadevine
Politico has a story about Hunter Biden’s plea deal, showing how his pricey lawyers manipulated the DOJ by threatening to put the president on the witness stand in a criminal trial if his son was charged, precipitating a “Constitutional crisis”. Presumably that threat stands
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:39 PM (LxYHG)
***
Heh
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
Win-win
Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2023 12:44 PM (hv9bm)
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Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
Posted by: Montec
The Hallmark Channel movies that Mrs. Wrecks loves are like that. Everybody lives an upper middle class, racially diverse lifestyle and nobody gets pushed under subways by street crazies. I'm in favor of that, too, but not so stupid as to believe it exists.
Posted by: Montec
The Hallmark Channel movies that Mrs. Wrecks loves are like that. Everybody lives an upper middle class, racially diverse lifestyle and nobody gets pushed under subways by street crazies. I'm in favor of that, too, but not so stupid as to believe it exists.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (LxYHG)
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Yesterday Morning on an ALL Dental Corps Teams meeting with my Read Admiral, someone came on with a hot mike and let loose a string of curse words LOL. It was classic. Very Sailor like in my opinion, but the Read Admiral was mad. I thought it was funny as all get out
Posted by: Nevergiveup
"WHO THE F*CK SAID THAT!? WHO'S THE SLIMEY LITTLE COMMUNIST SHIT TWINKLE TOES COCKS*CKER. . . . "
I wish - but a RADM, nah, wouldn't happen.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
"WHO THE F*CK SAID THAT!? WHO'S THE SLIMEY LITTLE COMMUNIST SHIT TWINKLE TOES COCKS*CKER. . . . "
I wish - but a RADM, nah, wouldn't happen.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (YmKky)
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Heh
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
Win-win
Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2023 12:44 PM (hv9bm)
I'm expecting Biden to get cross-examined as a witness... right about the same time he debates RFK Jr. in a Democrat primary.
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
Win-win
Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2023 12:44 PM (hv9bm)
I'm expecting Biden to get cross-examined as a witness... right about the same time he debates RFK Jr. in a Democrat primary.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:46 PM (FTgXB)
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"59 Do any websites exist which lists businesses known to be "woke"?
Posted by: Kathy
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I've been to few sites that listed woke businesses.
It's really frustrating though. It's hard to find products that aren't made by a woke company.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (dr4Q1)"
Good question. But it would be a far smaller list to point out companies that are not woke. There are damn few of them from my experience.
Posted by: Kathy
+++
I've been to few sites that listed woke businesses.
It's really frustrating though. It's hard to find products that aren't made by a woke company.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (dr4Q1)"
Good question. But it would be a far smaller list to point out companies that are not woke. There are damn few of them from my experience.
Posted by: Ralph at August 20, 2023 12:46 PM (wnTj5)
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Yeah. Fuck Gillette, too.
They have been completely out of my mind - and wallet - for a long time now, the pathetic mewling quims.
They have been completely out of my mind - and wallet - for a long time now, the pathetic mewling quims.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 20, 2023 12:47 PM (ufFY8)
97
Could biden use a teleprompter on the witness stand? It would be really interesting to hear him answer questions without one. There's no telling what he might say.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at August 20, 2023 12:47 PM (dr4Q1)
98
There was a recent interview with the casting director of Amazon's "The Witcher" adaptation (and apparently of other abominations) who bragged about using her job to "change people's perceptions".
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Well, they changed their perception about whether Witcher was any good.
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Well, they changed their perception about whether Witcher was any good.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:47 PM (LxYHG)
99
I've started making online buys from Walmart, simply because they're the most effective competitor to Amazon. Not quite as good, but Amazon needs a viable competitor.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 12:48 PM (S6gqv)
100
Smell the Glove - So afterwards your jetting up to Nova Scotia?
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:48 PM (MOY79)
101
It's really frustrating though. It's hard to find products that aren't made by a woke company.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Florida Peasant
It's damn near impossible - Deodorant for example - most of them are manufactured by P&G.
For a lot of the companies I had switched away from, it turned out the new company was just as bad.
Posted by: Florida Peasant
It's damn near impossible - Deodorant for example - most of them are manufactured by P&G.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (YmKky)
102
Could Biden engage in a debate without having a shrieking temper tantrum?
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (HfNu5)
103
To see the total eclipse of the sun?
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (Xrfse)
104
“Nature is healing.”
Posted by: Joe, living dangerously at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (fKIdX)
105
Proctor & Gamble. Of course, you'll have to say goodbye to Tide, and Dawn.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (yMEwp)
106
The Hallmark Channel movies that Mrs. Wrecks loves are like that. Everybody lives an upper middle class, racially diverse lifestyle and nobody gets pushed under subways by street crazies. I'm in favor of that, too, but not so stupid as to believe it exists.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (LxYHG)
It's called escapism, and that's what it's for. As long as they keep gays longing for romance out of it. No gays that I have EVER known long for romance, and I'm not buying it.
I wish Spectrum carried that alternate channel that Candice Cameron Bure fled to.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (LxYHG)
It's called escapism, and that's what it's for. As long as they keep gays longing for romance out of it. No gays that I have EVER known long for romance, and I'm not buying it.
I wish Spectrum carried that alternate channel that Candice Cameron Bure fled to.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:50 PM (Mzdiz)
107
Speaking of cross-examination, Netfux put out a Depp v. Heard show, that basically takes the tack that online buzz was a huge moneymaker for content creators, and had influence over the trial's outcome.
They conclude that we can't really know what actually happened between those two, but the case was decided because people liked Depp more that Amber Turd.
Or, he's a flawed and unpleasant fellow to be around sometimes, and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
If you're familiar enough with the case, don't watch the documentary, you really won't learn anything new.
They conclude that we can't really know what actually happened between those two, but the case was decided because people liked Depp more that Amber Turd.
Or, he's a flawed and unpleasant fellow to be around sometimes, and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
If you're familiar enough with the case, don't watch the documentary, you really won't learn anything new.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:50 PM (FTgXB)
108
Some fun responses here in this Nitter Xtweet thread about long Covid. [BTW, the WhigStandard is a newspaper.]
André Picard @picardonhealth Aug 19
A hard public health reset is urgently required in Canada to protect the vulnerable and prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by #LongCOVID patients, by @GeoffyPJohnston thewhig.com/opinion... via @WhigStandard #COVID19
https://tinyurl.com/3wawkp9d
André Picard @picardonhealth Aug 19
A hard public health reset is urgently required in Canada to protect the vulnerable and prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed by #LongCOVID patients, by @GeoffyPJohnston thewhig.com/opinion... via @WhigStandard #COVID19
https://tinyurl.com/3wawkp9d
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 12:50 PM (krqg6)
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105 Dawn is my go-to, but Tide can just fuck right off.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:50 PM (Mzdiz)
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>>Heh
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
A really talented and cruel questioner could drive Biden insane, right there in the dock. It would be a total meltdown.
Biden gets on the stand.
He lies: he gets impeached.
He tells the truth: he gets impeached.
A really talented and cruel questioner could drive Biden insane, right there in the dock. It would be a total meltdown.
Posted by: DB - for what it's worth at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (geLO8)
111
Posted by: Ralph at August 20, 2023 12:40 PM (wnTj5)
The argument I've heard against yours is that they're not recruiting, they're just helping kids "express their true selves."
The real fun happens when you ask the groomers/the state what right they have to *your* kids. (Like those parents in Virginia denanding to be notified if their kid comes out as trans and being told to eff off.)
The argument I've heard against yours is that they're not recruiting, they're just helping kids "express their true selves."
The real fun happens when you ask the groomers/the state what right they have to *your* kids. (Like those parents in Virginia denanding to be notified if their kid comes out as trans and being told to eff off.)
Posted by: pookysgirl, growing more grateful for ESAs by the minute at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (dtlDP)
112
What this graph does not track is the inversely exponential proportionate growth in my schadenboner.
Posted by: Informative yet incomplete at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (fhX0j)
113
*inversely proportional that is
Posted by: Informative yet incomplete at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (fhX0j)
114
>>>and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (Mzdiz)
115
Target doesn't sell things. They acquire debt service and then send money to Finance. That's their business model.
Target maximizes debt service in a catabolic process.
Target maximizes debt service in a catabolic process.
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 20, 2023 12:52 PM (RkZMA)
116
A really talented and cruel questioner could drive Biden insane, right there in the dock. It would be a total meltdown.
Posted by: DB - for what it's worth at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (geLO
I'd pay to watch that.
Posted by: DB - for what it's worth at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (geLO
I'd pay to watch that.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:52 PM (Mzdiz)
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and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley
Vee must pay extra for dat often.
-- German fetishists
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley
Vee must pay extra for dat often.
-- German fetishists
Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2023 12:52 PM (YmKky)
118
Or, he's a flawed and unpleasant fellow to be around sometimes, and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
And his sheets with her feces. But yes, that's a pretty accurate summation.
And his sheets with her feces. But yes, that's a pretty accurate summation.
Posted by: Celebrities are weird. at August 20, 2023 12:53 PM (fhX0j)
119
The Hallmark Channel movies that Mrs. Wrecks loves are like that. Everybody lives an upper middle class, racially diverse lifestyle and nobody gets pushed under subways by street crazies. I'm in favor of that, too, but not so stupid as to believe it exists.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (LxYHG)
What I noticed when I moved out west is how integrated society is, presumably in part due to the places I've inhabited are not major metro areas.
Racial mix, if I had to guess, is well over 50% white, some large minority of Hispanic, and where I am now, a fairly large minority of Native American pop. Black people are a VERY small minority, but seem to be well integrated into the community.
I dunno, racial mixing doesn't really seem to be a problem. I'm sure it has nothing to do with what they show us on commercials.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:45 PM (LxYHG)
What I noticed when I moved out west is how integrated society is, presumably in part due to the places I've inhabited are not major metro areas.
Racial mix, if I had to guess, is well over 50% white, some large minority of Hispanic, and where I am now, a fairly large minority of Native American pop. Black people are a VERY small minority, but seem to be well integrated into the community.
I dunno, racial mixing doesn't really seem to be a problem. I'm sure it has nothing to do with what they show us on commercials.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:55 PM (FTgXB)
120
I'm not sure why Mark Meadows is being vilified. If there's no paper trail regarding President Trump requesting document declassification, how does him saying he doesn't recall hurt the president? I'd have to see more evidence to call Meadows a rat.
Posted by: Unkaren at August 20, 2023 12:55 PM (LPkjK)
121
Our customers and members are resilient," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors on the earnings call. "They're looking for value, and they trust us to be there for them
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You jerks are a big reason we're here today, so shut up.
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You jerks are a big reason we're here today, so shut up.
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 12:55 PM (6A8uw)
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Separated at birth?
Alec Baldwin Compares Argentinian Presidential Candidate Javier Milei To Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann
Alec Baldwin Compares Argentinian Presidential Candidate Javier Milei To Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 12:56 PM (LxYHG)
123
Disclose.tv @disclosetv 2h
JUST IN - Two athletes die while swimming in Ireland Ironman competition on Sunday — ITV
Cardiac arrest and a drowning? Water conditions were bad one replier claims but was there an event initiating the drowning?
Press release screencap:
https://tinyurl.com/5c43yhkn
JUST IN - Two athletes die while swimming in Ireland Ironman competition on Sunday — ITV
Cardiac arrest and a drowning? Water conditions were bad one replier claims but was there an event initiating the drowning?
Press release screencap:
https://tinyurl.com/5c43yhkn
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 12:56 PM (krqg6)
124
I don't recall is a Democrat ace in the hole. We can't let Republicans ruin the game.
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 12:57 PM (6A8uw)
125
58 It appears to me (not a financial expert by any means) that the biggest money any more is in the investment firms that handle all the money in IRAs and pension plans. And we really don't know who actually owns what any more as there are layers and layers of ownership. Who makes the final decisions really? We don't know, not in business or in politics. It's all a giant Mafia.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
Prosecution: Were you or were you not with Hunter during that phone call?
Ole Joe: C'mon, man. Do you think I'm some kind of whip trollop nuclear chicken?
Prosecutor: Your Honor. I wish to drop all charges against the defendant.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 20, 2023 12:30 PM (3/XaG)
Prosecution: Were you or were you not with Hunter during that phone call?
Ole Joe: C'mon, man. Do you think I'm some kind of whip trollop nuclear chicken?
Prosecutor: Your Honor. I wish to drop all charges against the defendant.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2023 12:57 PM (BdMk6)
126
JUST IN - Two athletes die while swimming in Ireland Ironman competition on Sunday — ITV
Vaxxed and boosted, highly intoxicated, or both?
Vaxxed and boosted, highly intoxicated, or both?
Posted by: It's Ireland after all at August 20, 2023 12:58 PM (fhX0j)
127
Thanks for the excellent essay, Buck.
On another note, this is what's college has to say about the arrival of kids by 2:00:
"We ask that you arrive during your scheduled time to support of you're move in and maximize our check in process."
It didn't maximize our move in process by giving our son notice on Friday!!
On another note, this is what's college has to say about the arrival of kids by 2:00:
"We ask that you arrive during your scheduled time to support of you're move in and maximize our check in process."
It didn't maximize our move in process by giving our son notice on Friday!!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2023 12:58 PM (VI5v1)
128
Wow. Major copy/paste fail.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (BdMk6)
129
Is it still a drowning when you have a heart attack to get it started?
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (6A8uw)
130
Meadows was indicted with Trump in Georgia for requesting a telephone number. Doesn't matter that it is all ridiculous, lawfare is a killer.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (t/2Uw)
131
And his sheets with her feces. But yes, that's a pretty accurate summation.
Posted by: Celebrities are weird. at August 20, 2023 12:53 PM (fhX0j)
They did a decent job of juxtaposing witnesses (not in chronological order) discussing the same things, from different perspectives.
I noted the two psych witnesses, one who diagnosed Amber with a couple personality disorders, and the other diagnosed her with PTSD. Frankly, I don't know why either of them would say it's one or the other. Pretty much every borderline (or narcissistic) personality disorder got that way from severe trauma in childhood.
Posted by: Celebrities are weird. at August 20, 2023 12:53 PM (fhX0j)
They did a decent job of juxtaposing witnesses (not in chronological order) discussing the same things, from different perspectives.
I noted the two psych witnesses, one who diagnosed Amber with a couple personality disorders, and the other diagnosed her with PTSD. Frankly, I don't know why either of them would say it's one or the other. Pretty much every borderline (or narcissistic) personality disorder got that way from severe trauma in childhood.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (FTgXB)
132
I don't recall is a Democrat ace in the hole. We can't let Republicans ruin the game.
Others include "I'm not a biologist", and "what difference, at this point, does it make?".
Others include "I'm not a biologist", and "what difference, at this point, does it make?".
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (I/Qkd)
133
But I did get a laugh from a woman at church saying, " So what you're saying is you're kicking us out."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 20, 2023 01:00 PM (VI5v1)
134
You want answers, fat? You want answers, lying dog-faced pony soldier?
Posted by: Joe Biden at August 20, 2023 01:00 PM (fhX0j)
135
"Let’s keep it up. No Anheuser Busch. No Target. No Disney. No Gillette. No woke capital."
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I wish I could but I don't use any of those folks.
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I wish I could but I don't use any of those folks.
Posted by: javems at August 20, 2023 01:01 PM (AmoqO)
136
[ I wish the feral mobs had held off on pillaging so many Targets for a few months so that we could observe in isolation the effects of going woke.
Internally they know the difference between shrink and lower cash register sales.
Internally they know the difference between shrink and lower cash register sales.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:01 PM (p8A+W)
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:02 PM (krqg6)
138
Are you saying a group of 5 people camping while comprised of a white, a black, An Asian, an Indian and a Hispanic is not realistic?
Posted by: Montec'
"A White, a Black, an Asian, an Indian, and a Hispanic go camping in Colorado..."
Also that's four people, not five. Whoops, math.
Posted by: Montec'
"A White, a Black, an Asian, an Indian, and a Hispanic go camping in Colorado..."
Also that's four people, not five. Whoops, math.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 20, 2023 01:02 PM (43xH1)
139
Biden is no longer capable of answere questions that aren't provided ahead of time with answers written out on a teleprompter. He will not debate, hold an unscripted press conference, go up to a rope line, mix in a crowd for the rest of his so called Presidency.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM (t/2Uw)
140
Bet both Fake Vaxed
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM (MOY79)
141
Look you dumb son of a bitch, we live in a world with grift, and somebody's gotta be in on that grift. And who's gonna do it, fat? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? That's right, jewboy, I'm talking to you!
Posted by: Joe Biden at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM (fhX0j)
142
Q2 started on April 1, but the Pride displays didn’t arrive until sometime in May, at which time the boycott started. The Q2 results include the full month of April and part of May, before the boycott even started, which means that June sales had to be spectacularly awful to pull the whole quarter down so drastically.
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Excellent point.
Target started removing the Pride merch almost immediately too, according to a May 24 NPR report I just saw, so you know your conclusion is right: the decline must have been both immediate and severe.
But the damage was already done, consumers were good and mad, and thank heavens for that impact.
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Excellent point.
Target started removing the Pride merch almost immediately too, according to a May 24 NPR report I just saw, so you know your conclusion is right: the decline must have been both immediate and severe.
But the damage was already done, consumers were good and mad, and thank heavens for that impact.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM (y0yar)
Posted by: LenNeal at August 20, 2023 01:04 PM (43xH1)
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Maui Residents to Biden: We Don't Want You Here
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Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
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Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (LxYHG)
145
I noted the two psych witnesses, one who diagnosed Amber with a couple personality disorders, and the other diagnosed her with PTSD. Frankly, I don't know why either of them would say it's one or the other. Pretty much every borderline (or narcissistic) personality disorder got that way from severe trauma in childhood.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (FTgXB)
The PTSD thing sounds like total bullshit but she definitely exhibits traits consistent with one or more Cluster B personality disorders.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (FTgXB)
The PTSD thing sounds like total bullshit but she definitely exhibits traits consistent with one or more Cluster B personality disorders.
Posted by: Basically she crazy at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (fhX0j)
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Proctor & Gamble. Of course, you'll have to say goodbye to Tide, and Dawn.
Its to the point where we buy the same products immigrant Mexicans buy when they land here.
Worked fine in Mexico, didn't have the ESG baggage because Mexicans haven't lost their minds yet on luxury virtues.
Its to the point where we buy the same products immigrant Mexicans buy when they land here.
Worked fine in Mexico, didn't have the ESG baggage because Mexicans haven't lost their minds yet on luxury virtues.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (p8A+W)
147
IF the republicans had any balls they would completely shut down COngress till ALL the indictments are withdrawn.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (EVR4i)
148
Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (LxYHG)
Consuming mass quantities of foreign bribe money.
Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (LxYHG)
Consuming mass quantities of foreign bribe money.
Posted by: Just Hoovers it on up at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (fhX0j)
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96 Yeah. Fuck Gillette, too.
They have been completely out of my mind - and wallet - for a long time now, the pathetic mewling quims.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 20, 2023 12:47 PM (ufFY
Hopefully Feather hasn't yet been infected by Globohomotrannypedo as I recently bought one of their safety razors.
They have been completely out of my mind - and wallet - for a long time now, the pathetic mewling quims.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 20, 2023 12:47 PM (ufFY
Hopefully Feather hasn't yet been infected by Globohomotrannypedo as I recently bought one of their safety razors.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (DTX3h)
150
@100 Skip, only if I can find a 70s era Carly Simon to go with me
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2023 01:07 PM (iQGn3)
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129 Is it still a drowning when you have a heart attack to get it started?
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I wonder if an absence of seawater in the 'drowning' victims' lungs will show it wasn't drowning from e.g. a series of big waves hitting him but another cause??
I assume something similar for the acknowledged heart attack victim although maybe it happened in shallower water and/or through witness statements, precluding drowning as the direct cause of death?
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I wonder if an absence of seawater in the 'drowning' victims' lungs will show it wasn't drowning from e.g. a series of big waves hitting him but another cause??
I assume something similar for the acknowledged heart attack victim although maybe it happened in shallower water and/or through witness statements, precluding drowning as the direct cause of death?
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:07 PM (krqg6)
152
Biden will want to engage in fisticuffs with any debate opponents?
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at August 20, 2023 01:07 PM (HfNu5)
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and she's a lying c**t who tried to smear him with false accusations.
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley
Vee must pay extra for dat often.
-- German fetishists
That explains the raccoons.
And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley
Vee must pay extra for dat often.
-- German fetishists
That explains the raccoons.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:08 PM (p8A+W)
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But if I am reading this right, Target started going downward just before any woke anti protest started? So Target board won't connect the dots is my guess.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (MOY79)
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They are getting the message
"The headwinds were incremental, including the strong reaction to this year's Pride assortment," Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington added on the call
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 12:04 PM (MOY79)
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They are getting the message
"The headwinds were incremental, including the strong reaction to this year's Pride assortment," Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington added on the call
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 20, 2023 01:08 PM (y0yar)
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Hopefully Feather hasn't yet been infected by Globohomotrannypedo as I recently bought one of their safety razors.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (DTX3h)
Hopefully not but the way things are going we'll be forced into knapping obsidian into razors if we want to shave globohomo-free.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (DTX3h)
Hopefully not but the way things are going we'll be forced into knapping obsidian into razors if we want to shave globohomo-free.
Posted by: They're relentless and they're everywhere at August 20, 2023 01:08 PM (fhX0j)
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:09 PM (krqg6)
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Proctor & Gamble. Of course, you'll have to say goodbye to Tide, and Dawn.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (yMEwp)
It's sometimes hard to find alternatives to Pee and Gee products, but it's worth the effort to turn the bottle/box over and look for their label.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 12:49 PM (yMEwp)
It's sometimes hard to find alternatives to Pee and Gee products, but it's worth the effort to turn the bottle/box over and look for their label.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:09 PM (UeosB)
158
Target's hit is obviously piggy backing on that of AB. Remember, they (Target) had, years ago, adopted a "let's let the pervs into the girls' changing rooms" policy. I don't know how long ago, but it was several years ago, while I still lived in Richmond. It must be at least 5; I think more than that.
And I stopped using them then. But apparently I was almost alone.
I'm glad to see these companies hurt. But I don't really expect this trend to continue.
And I stopped using them then. But apparently I was almost alone.
I'm glad to see these companies hurt. But I don't really expect this trend to continue.
Posted by: Eeyore at August 20, 2023 01:10 PM (brAQZ)
159
Is it still a drowning when you have a heart attack to get it started?
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I wonder if an absence of seawater in the 'drowning' victims' lungs will show it wasn't drowning from e.g. a series of big waves hitting him but another cause?
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Sorry, the bodies were cremated immediately and we won't discuss it further until we can contact the families.
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I wonder if an absence of seawater in the 'drowning' victims' lungs will show it wasn't drowning from e.g. a series of big waves hitting him but another cause?
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Sorry, the bodies were cremated immediately and we won't discuss it further until we can contact the families.
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 01:11 PM (6A8uw)
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And poop. Don't forget the poop.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (Mzdiz)
It's not really poop unless it's more than a 6 incher
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 12:51 PM (Mzdiz)
It's not really poop unless it's more than a 6 incher
Posted by: Amber Heard at August 20, 2023 01:11 PM (us2H3)
161
"The headwinds were incremental, including the strong reaction to this year's Pride assortment," Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington added on the call
What does that even mean? Incremental changes are small to modest changes that occur regularly, but a "strong reaction" is the opposite - a big increase clearly tied to some event.
They know what they're saying is gibberish, they just don't want to admit how badly their hectoring tutelage was received.
What does that even mean? Incremental changes are small to modest changes that occur regularly, but a "strong reaction" is the opposite - a big increase clearly tied to some event.
They know what they're saying is gibberish, they just don't want to admit how badly their hectoring tutelage was received.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:12 PM (I/Qkd)
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I noted the two psych witnesses
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As far as psychs go, if it's not Sean Spencer, I don't believe it.
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As far as psychs go, if it's not Sean Spencer, I don't believe it.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:12 PM (LxYHG)
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I'm glad to see these companies hurt. But I don't really expect this trend to continue.
Posted by: Eeyore
You are aptly named.
Posted by: Eeyore
You are aptly named.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:12 PM (I/Qkd)
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
You just don't can the CEO when there is an easy to identify single fault problem. CEOs don't have employment contracts that look anything like that of a fry cook's at McDonalds.
Boards have to do things, ponder, see if it blows over, check if this is culture, systemic or can be replaced by simply swapping out people in roles. If they go down the horribly expensive and legally challenging route of ousting a CEO (who wasn't already in the process of being removed for other things) then there is the payouts, golden parachutes written into contracts, incentives, perqs, all of that needs to be unwound; in the meantime they need to quietly identify the replacement. May be promotions, may be from outside.
I think they are still in the "hope it blows over" mode.
You just don't can the CEO when there is an easy to identify single fault problem. CEOs don't have employment contracts that look anything like that of a fry cook's at McDonalds.
Boards have to do things, ponder, see if it blows over, check if this is culture, systemic or can be replaced by simply swapping out people in roles. If they go down the horribly expensive and legally challenging route of ousting a CEO (who wasn't already in the process of being removed for other things) then there is the payouts, golden parachutes written into contracts, incentives, perqs, all of that needs to be unwound; in the meantime they need to quietly identify the replacement. May be promotions, may be from outside.
I think they are still in the "hope it blows over" mode.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:13 PM (p8A+W)
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144 Maui Residents to Biden: We Don't Want You Here
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Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (LxYHG)
Aloha, folks! I'll keep this brief, so you can get back to cleaning up this mess. You ain't Hawaiian if you don't vote for me! Aloha!
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Biden is our Conehead president comically trying to act like a real person.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (LxYHG)
Aloha, folks! I'll keep this brief, so you can get back to cleaning up this mess. You ain't Hawaiian if you don't vote for me! Aloha!
Posted by: Joe "Aoha means I don't care about you" Biden at August 20, 2023 01:14 PM (AMIL/)
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Somehow the liberal financial news spun this as "decent quarter" for both AB and target. When our own eyes can see they are experiencing a train wreck.
Any other reason for this decline and the CEO's of both companies would have been fired.
Any other reason for this decline and the CEO's of both companies would have been fired.
Posted by: Blago at August 20, 2023 01:14 PM (wyo+S)
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21 While a lot of people have fatigue about the coerced celebration of “Pride,” it’s important to note that the backlash is not anti-gay. The backlash is because Target decided to promote gender transition to children during Pride Month
Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay. Any LGB adult who does not adamantly decry the addition of children to this mess approves of it. I will not tolerate any of their forced toleration crap.
Tolerate that, assholes.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (U2p+3)
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+1000
I've long hated the "I'm fine with 'x'" disclaimers wimpycons feel they have to include whenever they speak. I prefer Steyn's "Unless you want to surrender everything, surrender nothing."
Not necessarily. I have gone from being agnostic about the whole gay movement to being wholeheartedly anti gay. Any LGB adult who does not adamantly decry the addition of children to this mess approves of it. I will not tolerate any of their forced toleration crap.
Tolerate that, assholes.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (U2p+3)
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+1000
I've long hated the "I'm fine with 'x'" disclaimers wimpycons feel they have to include whenever they speak. I prefer Steyn's "Unless you want to surrender everything, surrender nothing."
Posted by: Eeyore at August 20, 2023 01:15 PM (brAQZ)
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I think they are still in the "hope it blows over" mode.
That ship has not only sailed, it's below the horizon and is crossing the equator.
That ship has not only sailed, it's below the horizon and is crossing the equator.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:15 PM (I/Qkd)
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Seeing lots of YouTube videos ( not watched any) that Trump is done, lock him up already for rest of his life.
Colluding a fake election, telling people to lie or not testify at all
Colluding a fake election, telling people to lie or not testify at all
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:15 PM (MOY79)
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What does that even mean? Incremental changes are small to modest changes that occur regularly, but a "strong reaction" is the opposite - a big increase clearly tied to some event.
"strong reaction" probably fits in the same level of "headwinds" as the other significant "headwinds": rampant crime, inflation, end of Covid 1984 mad money, etc.
"strong reaction" probably fits in the same level of "headwinds" as the other significant "headwinds": rampant crime, inflation, end of Covid 1984 mad money, etc.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:16 PM (p8A+W)
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And too many sad rescue of abused pets, those saw a couple but can't watch too many because I know people are evil sometimes
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:16 PM (MOY79)
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No gays that I have EVER known long for romance, and I'm not buying it.
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I know two married gay couples who have been together over a decade. Yiu may need to get to know some new gays, 😀
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I know two married gay couples who have been together over a decade. Yiu may need to get to know some new gays, 😀
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:16 PM (THY62)
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46 42 Questions for the Horde ... Any ideas for maximizing the power of our dollars? ... Do any websites exist which lists businesses known to be "woke"?
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (XUe7
Pretty simple. If it has more than 500 Employees it’s most likely woke.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:25 PM (THY62)
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While I've always tended that way, since I first encountered GKC, I'm almost full on Distributivist now.
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 12:23 PM (XUe7
Pretty simple. If it has more than 500 Employees it’s most likely woke.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 12:25 PM (THY62)
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While I've always tended that way, since I first encountered GKC, I'm almost full on Distributivist now.
Posted by: Eeyore at August 20, 2023 01:17 PM (brAQZ)
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Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 12:59 PM (FTgXB)
The PTSD thing sounds like total bullshit but she definitely exhibits traits consistent with one or more Cluster B personality disorders.
Posted by: Basically she crazy at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (fhX0j)
PTSD is often misunderstood, as it's really not about the nature or severity of the trauma, but how it manifests in the present.
So yeah, people with personality disorders can and often do exhibit strong indicators of PTSD.
The problem with using the term "cluster B" is that's an outdated and unhelpful way to dismiss personality disorders. Primarily because prescribers tend to dismiss them, because there's nothing in their magic bag of pills to address personality disorders.
It's useful to distinguish TYPES of personality disorders, because it becomes predictive as to which treatments are going to be more effective, and which are not.
Amber seems to have a some of Column A, some Column B, and sprinkles of Column C, D, and E. Depp's psychologist diagnosed her with Borderline and Histrionic, and I wouldn't argue with that, other than to say there seems to be some clear indicators of narcissism there too.
The PTSD thing sounds like total bullshit but she definitely exhibits traits consistent with one or more Cluster B personality disorders.
Posted by: Basically she crazy at August 20, 2023 01:05 PM (fhX0j)
PTSD is often misunderstood, as it's really not about the nature or severity of the trauma, but how it manifests in the present.
So yeah, people with personality disorders can and often do exhibit strong indicators of PTSD.
The problem with using the term "cluster B" is that's an outdated and unhelpful way to dismiss personality disorders. Primarily because prescribers tend to dismiss them, because there's nothing in their magic bag of pills to address personality disorders.
It's useful to distinguish TYPES of personality disorders, because it becomes predictive as to which treatments are going to be more effective, and which are not.
Amber seems to have a some of Column A, some Column B, and sprinkles of Column C, D, and E. Depp's psychologist diagnosed her with Borderline and Histrionic, and I wouldn't argue with that, other than to say there seems to be some clear indicators of narcissism there too.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:17 PM (B1UW2)
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Seeing lots of YouTube videos ( not watched any) that Trump is done, lock him up already for rest of his life.
Colluding a fake election, telling people to lie or not testify at all
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:15 PM (MOY79)
If there’s a trial Held in Atlanta or DC, Trump will die in prison.
Colluding a fake election, telling people to lie or not testify at all
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:15 PM (MOY79)
If there’s a trial Held in Atlanta or DC, Trump will die in prison.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (THY62)
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American Thinker - Sundowner is on another week vacation to Lake Tahoe staying free at some multi millionaire home.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (MOY79)
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Walmart does a good job around here, and it's probably being close to home office scrutiny. When I hear horror stories about Walmart, I can believe them. The stores in Erie PA pretty much sucked. I've been getting the bulk of my groceries delivered and the drivers are great around here. I don't know if they are truly independent or out of a pool, but I always tip on line and slip them an extra fiver when they deliver. One gal, on a Sunday morning, had her little girl in the car and I said "you have your helper". She said she was getting a couple orders in and going to church. I slipped her the five and she said "bless you, I forgot my cash at home and was going to hit the ATM for a tithe".
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (0EOe9)
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Amber seems to have a some of Column A, some Column B, and sprinkles of Column C, D, and E. Depp's psychologist diagnosed her with Borderline and Histrionic, and I wouldn't argue with that, other than to say there seems to be some clear indicators of narcissism there too.
At what point does such a combination of factors and diagnoses add up to "you're an entitled a***ole"?
At what point does such a combination of factors and diagnoses add up to "you're an entitled a***ole"?
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (I/Qkd)
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Trump will be first prisoner with SS protection unless somehow they remove tjem.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:19 PM (MOY79)
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Maui residents voted 66.6% for Biden. So they can LOLGFed.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:20 PM (THY62)
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But any of the other q8 don't have any SS and could be sent to Fulton County Prison
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:20 PM (MOY79)
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179 Trump will be first prisoner with SS protection unless somehow they remove tjem.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:19 PM (MOY79)
Who told this guy our plan?
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:19 PM (MOY79)
Who told this guy our plan?
Posted by: The Junta at August 20, 2023 01:20 PM (AMIL/)
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About boycotting companies...
It's a bit silly IMO to quit buying soap, or t-shirts from a woke company as some sort of protest. It does add up tho'. Denigrating these companies on social media probably does an equal amount of financial damage.
Here's why:
These woke companies hate bad press, especially on social media. So they hire people, at a significant salary, to police the various sites the companies advertise on. That costs them a lot more money than your $2 bar of soap or $25 t-shirt. The more bad press they get, the more people they hire.
I've read that Target spent millions on "social media outreach" during the Pride fiasco trying to mend fences with disgruntled customers. That's millions they previously didn't have to fork over.
It's a bit silly IMO to quit buying soap, or t-shirts from a woke company as some sort of protest. It does add up tho'. Denigrating these companies on social media probably does an equal amount of financial damage.
Here's why:
These woke companies hate bad press, especially on social media. So they hire people, at a significant salary, to police the various sites the companies advertise on. That costs them a lot more money than your $2 bar of soap or $25 t-shirt. The more bad press they get, the more people they hire.
I've read that Target spent millions on "social media outreach" during the Pride fiasco trying to mend fences with disgruntled customers. That's millions they previously didn't have to fork over.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (Q4IgG)
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*Sotheby's will auction off a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO this Fall. Starting bid?...$60 million.*
Somebody should let jwest know.
Somebody should let jwest know.
Posted by: cfo mom at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (Q8bDL)
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Maui residents voted 66.6% for Biden. So they can LOLGFed.
Posted by: Montec
I think you're forgetting who's going to pay to rebuild Maui.
Posted by: Montec
I think you're forgetting who's going to pay to rebuild Maui.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (I/Qkd)
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The following comment is directed to Streiff and RedState.com. I post here because I refuse to pay a membership for their GOPe propaganda.
Streiff, if MY President, Donald Trump, wishes to use soft dollar donations to pay for his legal fees in order to fight POLITICAL TERRORISM through the courts, then he can! And I will happily note on the checks I send him that said amounts can be used entirely for this reason to - as you put it in your crybaby article - "fight Democrats" bogus prosecutions.
You and RedState.com make me want to puke! But hey, keep up your B.S. war of words against DJT. It makes him and us stronger and more resolute each day.
Happy Sunday, jerk!
Streiff, if MY President, Donald Trump, wishes to use soft dollar donations to pay for his legal fees in order to fight POLITICAL TERRORISM through the courts, then he can! And I will happily note on the checks I send him that said amounts can be used entirely for this reason to - as you put it in your crybaby article - "fight Democrats" bogus prosecutions.
You and RedState.com make me want to puke! But hey, keep up your B.S. war of words against DJT. It makes him and us stronger and more resolute each day.
Happy Sunday, jerk!
Posted by: Tracy at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (Oxmhv)
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Sorry, the bodies were cremated immediately and we won't discuss it further until we can contact the families.
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 01:11 PM (6A8uw)
Why cremate them? Why not just drop the bodies in the middle of the ocean, as is the custom of their religion?
Posted by: Have you figured out that the gay flag is a p3d0 flag? at August 20, 2023 01:11 PM (6A8uw)
Why cremate them? Why not just drop the bodies in the middle of the ocean, as is the custom of their religion?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:22 PM (B1UW2)
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Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 20, 2023 12:10 PM (U2p+3)
Yeah the only about the kids Right cope needs to stop. The closet is still there.
Yeah the only about the kids Right cope needs to stop. The closet is still there.
Posted by: WOPR at August 20, 2023 01:22 PM (esDbI)
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American Thinker - Sundowner is on another week vacation to Lake Tahoe staying free at some multi millionaire home.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM
How much will the homeowner have to spend on airfreshener after Joe leaves?
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM
How much will the homeowner have to spend on airfreshener after Joe leaves?
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd at August 20, 2023 01:22 PM (HfNu5)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 20, 2023 01:23 PM (Xrfse)
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There are some LGBT on YouTube who are speaking up against the excesses, particularly against the inclusion of children. Blaire White, Brad Polumbo, Arielle Scarcella, Amir Odom, Thai Rivera... are just few. There even was a drag queen Kitty Demure who was totally against the inclusion of children at shows, and was quite explicit about why not. Problem is they go against The Narrative and don't get the attention the pro people do.
Posted by: Lirio100 at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (QWdpX)
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He will not debate, hold an unscripted press conference, go up to a rope line, mix in a crowd for the rest of his so called Presidency.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM
He doesn't have to.
He will not debate, hold an unscripted press conference, go up to a rope line, mix in a crowd for the rest of his so called Presidency.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 20, 2023 01:03 PM
He doesn't have to.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (63Dwl)
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Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 2h
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
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189 Sundowner on vacation in Lake Tahoe. Maybe he will go out in a small craft for a little fishing, start saying Hail Marys and ....
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (0EOe9)
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What does that even mean? Incremental changes are small to modest changes that occur regularly, but a "strong reaction" is the opposite - a big increase clearly tied to some event.
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It means "slowly, and then all at once"
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It means "slowly, and then all at once"
Posted by: Ernet Hemingway, CFA at August 20, 2023 01:25 PM (kspHF)
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There are some pretty gnarly wild ties right now in eastern Washington. Entire towns burning down. Zero msm coverage through. Why? Because that area is red and if they die or lose everything, we’ll they kinda deserve it.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:25 PM (THY62)
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Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 01:06 PM (EVR4i)
Hey there, short timer. Sir. If republicans had balls we'd have never been in this situation to begin with. They're co-conspirators in this.
Hey there, short timer. Sir. If republicans had balls we'd have never been in this situation to begin with. They're co-conspirators in this.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (YRsIm)
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You’d think Bud Light losing 25% market share in a few months would prompt a few heads to roll. But none have. Allegiance to the cause is greater than profits. At least for now.
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We don't live there any longer.
The Ford CEO just came out and said "Hey, you know, these EV products that we're entirely re-tooling all of our factories to produce and that we currently can't sell because no one wants them no matter how much we advertise really do suck" and it was like it was nothing.
They don't work for the consumers or shareholders any longer. They're working for the governments and financial corporations like Blackrock.
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We don't live there any longer.
The Ford CEO just came out and said "Hey, you know, these EV products that we're entirely re-tooling all of our factories to produce and that we currently can't sell because no one wants them no matter how much we advertise really do suck" and it was like it was nothing.
They don't work for the consumers or shareholders any longer. They're working for the governments and financial corporations like Blackrock.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (/BX3R)
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At what point does such a combination of factors and diagnoses add up to "you're an entitled a***ole"?
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (I/Qkd)
Eh... all the time?
Yeah, that's really part of the kink, so to speak. The person, unless we're talking about psychopaths and sociopaths, is generally suffering more than any of the people they accuse of making them miserable.
Doesn't excuse the behavior, of course, but I watched her trying to fake cry on the stand, using her best acting skills (which isn't much), and not convincing anybody. But the truth remains, her existence is EXCRUTIATINGLY painful for her, and she almost certainly believes much of the bullshit she spews.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 20, 2023 01:18 PM (I/Qkd)
Eh... all the time?
Yeah, that's really part of the kink, so to speak. The person, unless we're talking about psychopaths and sociopaths, is generally suffering more than any of the people they accuse of making them miserable.
Doesn't excuse the behavior, of course, but I watched her trying to fake cry on the stand, using her best acting skills (which isn't much), and not convincing anybody. But the truth remains, her existence is EXCRUTIATINGLY painful for her, and she almost certainly believes much of the bullshit she spews.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (B1UW2)
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Hey there, short timer. Sir. If republicans had balls we'd have never been in this situation to begin with. They're co-conspirators in this.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (YRsIm)
Sigh I fear you are 100% correct
Hey there, short timer. Sir. If republicans had balls we'd have never been in this situation to begin with. They're co-conspirators in this.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (YRsIm)
Sigh I fear you are 100% correct
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 20, 2023 01:27 PM (EVR4i)
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Unless Target begins to take emergency measures fast (like closing money losing blue state stores) they are in real danger of heading into Bankruptcy, fast. This was not just an earnings drop, this was a massive revenue drop, and in low margin businesses that it often fatal.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:27 PM (S6gqv)
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American Thinker - Sundowner is on another week vacation to Lake Tahoe staying free at some multi millionaire home.
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Clarence Thomas, you have a call holding on line two. Clarence Thomas line two, please.
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Clarence Thomas, you have a call holding on line two. Clarence Thomas line two, please.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:27 PM (/BX3R)
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Thanks, All, for your responses to my questions @42.
Posted by: Kathy at August 20, 2023 01:27 PM (XUe78)
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Somebody should let jwest know.
Posted by: cfo mom at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (Q8bDL)
Does jwest need an economy car like that?
Posted by: cfo mom at August 20, 2023 01:21 PM (Q8bDL)
Does jwest need an economy car like that?
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:28 PM (B1UW2)
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193 Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 2h
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
as if authoritarian governments were something new in Africa. Honestly, anything above mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other is better than what they got.
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
as if authoritarian governments were something new in Africa. Honestly, anything above mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other is better than what they got.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (S6gqv)
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How many other businesses are seeing losses this year? I mean, we've been in a "non-recession" (according to the regime) for the last year+.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (ynpvh)
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205 193 Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 2h
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
as if authoritarian governments were something new in Africa. Honestly, anything above mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other is better than what they got.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (S6gqv)
ORGANIZED mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other?
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
as if authoritarian governments were something new in Africa. Honestly, anything above mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other is better than what they got.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (S6gqv)
ORGANIZED mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:32 PM (ynpvh)
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I pay $60 M for a Ferrari it better come with Sergio Pérez as a driver
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:32 PM (MOY79)
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American Thinker - Sundowner is on another week vacation to Lake Tahoe staying free at some multi millionaire home.
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Hey, Bob Peters is nothing if not generous!
RNC Research @RNCResearch Aug 19
Joe Biden and Jill, Ed.D., arrive in Nevada for his second weeklong vacation in the past month.
Biden has spent 374 days — 39.7% of his presidency — on vacation.
https://tinyurl.com/2z8pkp6p
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Hey, Bob Peters is nothing if not generous!
RNC Research @RNCResearch Aug 19
Joe Biden and Jill, Ed.D., arrive in Nevada for his second weeklong vacation in the past month.
Biden has spent 374 days — 39.7% of his presidency — on vacation.
https://tinyurl.com/2z8pkp6p
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:33 PM (krqg6)
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206 Have you noticed commercials encouraging small biz to come and get some of that unused covid money? Granted, it's through brokers who will "assist" you, but the feds have to be promoting it.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:34 PM (0EOe9)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at August 20, 2023 01:34 PM (17s+e)
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Hahahahah
Mother Jones
@MotherJones
Aug 17
It's important to look at the difference between Sens. Fetterman and Feinstein through the lens of reasonable accommodations.
Mother Jones
@MotherJones
Aug 17
It's important to look at the difference between Sens. Fetterman and Feinstein through the lens of reasonable accommodations.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2023 01:34 PM (xhaym)
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The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing
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It would be absurd to believe they weren't. We're toppling governments left and right doing the same and often not even hiding it, for example Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, etc.
Why wouldn't they do the same?
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It would be absurd to believe they weren't. We're toppling governments left and right doing the same and often not even hiding it, for example Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, etc.
Why wouldn't they do the same?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:35 PM (/BX3R)
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as if authoritarian governments were something new in Africa. Honestly, anything above mobs of screaming people running around with machetes trying to murder each other is better than what they got.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (S6gqv)
China has been buying infrastructure throughout the world for some time now. They own land/buildings everywhere.
They don't have to force their government style on anyone. The places where they have a foothold, give themselves over, freely.
But enough about the United States of America.....
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:31 PM (S6gqv)
China has been buying infrastructure throughout the world for some time now. They own land/buildings everywhere.
They don't have to force their government style on anyone. The places where they have a foothold, give themselves over, freely.
But enough about the United States of America.....
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:35 PM (B1UW2)
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>>> Biden will want to engage in fisticuffs with any debate opponents?
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd
>I would pound that old man and he would come out looking like an 11 year old victim of Harry Reid after his stint on the homespun exerciser.
Posted by: That Northernlurker what lurkd
>I would pound that old man and he would come out looking like an 11 year old victim of Harry Reid after his stint on the homespun exerciser.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (KVGVf)
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That Sundowner has vacationed %40 is why I have changed my thinking that Mooch can be talked into the race, and like Sundowner won't need to campaign.
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (MOY79)
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The Ford CEO just came out and said "Hey, you know, these EV products that we're entirely re-tooling all of our factories to produce and that we currently can't sell because no one wants them no matter how much we advertise really do suck" and it was like it was nothing.
They don't work for the consumers or shareholders any longer. They're working for the governments and financial corporations like Blackrock.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (/BX3R)
Ford expects FedGov will buy the commercially un-sellable EVs sooner or later. If a Dem wins in 2024, that is. So do the other EV makers. They are all-in for the Democrats, along with most of US industry, to which The Junta has and will give bazillions of dollars for building Junta-approved stuff. Every last dime of the four or five (I've lost track) humongous non-baseline funding bills the Dems rammed-through Congress is nothing but a collection of outright bribes for future votes and political support.
They don't work for the consumers or shareholders any longer. They're working for the governments and financial corporations like Blackrock.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:26 PM (/BX3R)
Ford expects FedGov will buy the commercially un-sellable EVs sooner or later. If a Dem wins in 2024, that is. So do the other EV makers. They are all-in for the Democrats, along with most of US industry, to which The Junta has and will give bazillions of dollars for building Junta-approved stuff. Every last dime of the four or five (I've lost track) humongous non-baseline funding bills the Dems rammed-through Congress is nothing but a collection of outright bribes for future votes and political support.
Posted by: Gref at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (AMIL/)
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Still wondering why anyone would be proud of being a turd tamping freak of nature.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (3dY8C)
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It would be absurd to believe they weren't. We're toppling governments left and right doing the same and often not even hiding it, for example Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, etc.
Why wouldn't they do the same?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:35 PM (/BX3R)
If the goal is to impose their way, they're doing it much better than we are.
Why wouldn't they do the same?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:35 PM (/BX3R)
If the goal is to impose their way, they're doing it much better than we are.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (B1UW2)
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Boycott All Groomers, including public schools.
Target and InBev sales should be cut in half, not 5-25%, but it's a start. The "Go Woke Go Broke" phrase must be made operative, especially when it extends to Groomer Operations.
Target and InBev sales should be cut in half, not 5-25%, but it's a start. The "Go Woke Go Broke" phrase must be made operative, especially when it extends to Groomer Operations.
Posted by: illiniwek at August 20, 2023 01:37 PM (Cus5s)
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The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
The history of Chinese backed insurgency in Africa is something the Khmer Rouge might have had some reservations over.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
The history of Chinese backed insurgency in Africa is something the Khmer Rouge might have had some reservations over.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2023 01:37 PM (xhaym)
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I pay $60 M for a Ferrari it better come with Sergio Pérez as a driver
Posted by: Skip
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That car, and any 250, is a fantastic investment. IIRC they were $14M or so around the early 2000s.
Probably most any pre-80s Ferrari, and some 80s ones like the 288 GTO, are solid investments if you can keep them in proper shape.
Posted by: Skip
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That car, and any 250, is a fantastic investment. IIRC they were $14M or so around the early 2000s.
Probably most any pre-80s Ferrari, and some 80s ones like the 288 GTO, are solid investments if you can keep them in proper shape.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:38 PM (/BX3R)
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NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
The Soviets did that with Patrice Lumumba University back in the late 60's/70's. It worked for Angola and South Africa, but they had to send their young to Mother Russia for training. Interesting that the Chinese are willing to put a university on the ground for their indoctrination.
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
The Soviets did that with Patrice Lumumba University back in the late 60's/70's. It worked for Angola and South Africa, but they had to send their young to Mother Russia for training. Interesting that the Chinese are willing to put a university on the ground for their indoctrination.
Posted by: Moki at August 20, 2023 01:38 PM (JrN/x)
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Have you noticed commercials encouraging small biz to come and get some of that unused covid money? Granted, it's through brokers who will "assist" you, but the feds have to be promoting it.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:34 PM (0EOe9)
I have. Including on libertarian podcasts.
Things that make you go hmmmm.....
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:34 PM (0EOe9)
I have. Including on libertarian podcasts.
Things that make you go hmmmm.....
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:38 PM (B1UW2)
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NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
Posted by: Moki
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I'm not sure why Africans need _training_ on authoritarian governance. In fact, they could probably teach the Chinese a thing or two.
NEW 🚨 The Chinese Communist Party's $40 million training facility in Tanzania teaches African leaders an authoritarian alternative to democracy — the strongest evidence yet that Beijing is exporting its model of governing - Axios
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 01:24 PM (krqg6)
Posted by: Moki
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I'm not sure why Africans need _training_ on authoritarian governance. In fact, they could probably teach the Chinese a thing or two.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:39 PM (lCaJd)
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Hurricane Cankles has made for shitty weather in the Tahoe area today. So we got that going for us.
I have to drive to Vegas tomorrow. Gonna be fun.
I have to drive to Vegas tomorrow. Gonna be fun.
Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2023 01:40 PM (B705c)
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Since when does Africa need help setting up a "strong man" form of government?
Posted by: SFGoth at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (KAi1n)
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Have you noticed commercials encouraging small biz to come and get some of that unused covid money?
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I don't have any experience with it, but two eligible and unknown to each other small business owners that I've spoken to have both had their accountants advise them not to touch it because it's a guaranteed audit.
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I don't have any experience with it, but two eligible and unknown to each other small business owners that I've spoken to have both had their accountants advise them not to touch it because it's a guaranteed audit.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (/BX3R)
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I noticed something disturbing a day or two ago. BB was reporting on Infowars (there's a hand to draw to) and Alex Jones said his always reliable White House Whistle Blowers are predicting mask mandates and lock downs in September. Knowing the reliability of this intelligence, it still bummed me out. If true, and I doubt it ( assholes are saving it for next year)I'm going to be Bill the Hermit.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
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Hurricane Cankles has made for shitty weather in the Tahoe area today. So we got that going for us.
I have to drive to Vegas tomorrow. Gonna be fun.
Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2023 01:40 PM (B705c)
I'm sure the twatter is full of posts saying things like "The Baja coast has information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Hillory Clinton."
I have to drive to Vegas tomorrow. Gonna be fun.
Posted by: Reforger at August 20, 2023 01:40 PM (B705c)
I'm sure the twatter is full of posts saying things like "The Baja coast has information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Hillory Clinton."
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:42 PM (B1UW2)
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I'm not sure why Africans need _training_ on authoritarian governance. In fact, they could probably teach the Chinese a thing or two.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:39 PM
They're probably just teaching them to be more efficient and use technology better. S reaming mobs with machetes just aren't well organized.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:39 PM
They're probably just teaching them to be more efficient and use technology better. S reaming mobs with machetes just aren't well organized.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (kF4Fp)
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China has been buying infrastructure throughout the world for some time now. They own land/buildings everywhere.
So in a former gig, I was providing ESG data to very large investor groups. China, in buying mines and infrastructure is in the same business.
[insert all kinds of Environment and Social factors to consider when making a long term investment]
Governance is a large deal in the question too, particularly when dealing with efficiencies, corruption, regulation, taxation, etc.
Imagine if the "investor" could walk right in and BE the government and control those variables.
Hell yeah, China wants an authoritarian state. Keeps the Social elements in check too.
So in a former gig, I was providing ESG data to very large investor groups. China, in buying mines and infrastructure is in the same business.
[insert all kinds of Environment and Social factors to consider when making a long term investment]
Governance is a large deal in the question too, particularly when dealing with efficiencies, corruption, regulation, taxation, etc.
Imagine if the "investor" could walk right in and BE the government and control those variables.
Hell yeah, China wants an authoritarian state. Keeps the Social elements in check too.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (p8A+W)
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229 I noticed something disturbing a day or two ago. BB was reporting on Infowars (there's a hand to draw to) and Alex Jones said his always reliable White House Whistle Blowers are predicting mask mandates and lock downs in September. Knowing the reliability of this intelligence, it still bummed me out. If true, and I doubt it ( assholes are saving it for next year)I'm going to be Bill the Hermit.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
Well, you gotta protect your dogs and children from M-Pox, or so I hear.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
Well, you gotta protect your dogs and children from M-Pox, or so I hear.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:44 PM (ynpvh)
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How about calling the law on a handicapped man for taking too long to pay in NM? That’s guest service!
Posted by: Griff at August 20, 2023 01:44 PM (7Yo0t)
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I noticed something disturbing a day or two ago. BB was reporting on Infowars (there's a hand to draw to) and Alex Jones said his always reliable White House Whistle Blowers are predicting mask mandates and lock downs in September. Knowing the reliability of this intelligence, it still bummed me out. If true, and I doubt it ( assholes are saving it for next year)I'm going to be Bill the Hermit.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
Jones if often right, and when he's not, he's usually not off by much.
It's coming. Of that I have no doubt. They're going to release Covid23 when the time is right, and it may or may not have to do with the election cycle.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
Jones if often right, and when he's not, he's usually not off by much.
It's coming. Of that I have no doubt. They're going to release Covid23 when the time is right, and it may or may not have to do with the election cycle.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:44 PM (B1UW2)
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Sort of related:
I drive the same route every few months, and I noticed this time that an overpass where INFOWARS was spray painted on the columns for a couple of years had been sprayed over and LIES LIES LIES painted on top of that.
I thought that was very interesting. Infowars was just kooky krazy konspiracy stuff, except now Democrats are actively attempting to squash even graffiti on the roadside that might give someone information about actual news.
I drive the same route every few months, and I noticed this time that an overpass where INFOWARS was spray painted on the columns for a couple of years had been sprayed over and LIES LIES LIES painted on top of that.
I thought that was very interesting. Infowars was just kooky krazy konspiracy stuff, except now Democrats are actively attempting to squash even graffiti on the roadside that might give someone information about actual news.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:45 PM (/BX3R)
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 20, 2023 01:45 PM (PY/t0)
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218 Still wondering why anyone would be proud of being a turd tamping freak of nature.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (3dY8C)
We still talking about Amber Heard?
Posted by: Xipe Totec at August 20, 2023 01:36 PM (3dY8C)
We still talking about Amber Heard?
Posted by: Crossing streams with nonchalance at August 20, 2023 01:46 PM (fhX0j)
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Hell yeah, China wants an authoritarian state. Keeps the Social elements in check too.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (p8A+W)
Yep. Imagine what would happen if they control your ports. If they control you internet access.
That would be something.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (p8A+W)
Yep. Imagine what would happen if they control your ports. If they control you internet access.
That would be something.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:47 PM (B1UW2)
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I know two married gay couples who have been together over a decade. Yiu may need to get to know some new gays, 😀
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:16 PM (THY62)
Yeah yeah, exception not the rule. I knew a gay couple in the late 70s who had been together for 20 years.
Posted by: Montec at August 20, 2023 01:16 PM (THY62)
Yeah yeah, exception not the rule. I knew a gay couple in the late 70s who had been together for 20 years.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 01:48 PM (Mzdiz)
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Hell yeah, China wants an authoritarian state. Keeps the Social elements in check too.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (p8A+W)
Our system is *SUPPOSED* to have power in the hands of the people with the Gov't kept in check.
This is the antithesis of all Authoritarian regimes, where the power resides in the Regime and the people are kept in check.
That's why the left hates us so much; we won't give up that power easily.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:43 PM (p8A+W)
Our system is *SUPPOSED* to have power in the hands of the people with the Gov't kept in check.
This is the antithesis of all Authoritarian regimes, where the power resides in the Regime and the people are kept in check.
That's why the left hates us so much; we won't give up that power easily.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (ynpvh)
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237 If only Kresges was a thing. Good lunch counter, smell of popcorn and hot dogs permeating the store.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (0EOe9)
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[ Who are Target's direct competitors? Walmart? TKMax?
That is "inside the box" thinking.
People on limited incomes are doing less one-stop-shopping. Thrift stores, Dollar stores, bodegas, etc. are picking up a lot of the business.
I see Dollar stores popping up all over the place.
That is "inside the box" thinking.
People on limited incomes are doing less one-stop-shopping. Thrift stores, Dollar stores, bodegas, etc. are picking up a lot of the business.
I see Dollar stores popping up all over the place.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (p8A+W)
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Who are Target's direct competitors? Walmart? TKMax?
Is KMart still a thing?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)
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Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
Who are Target's direct competitors? Walmart? TKMax?
Is KMart still a thing?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)
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Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
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They've been together for over a decade and have only slept with sixteen people outside the relationship during that time.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (/BX3R)
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Kmart stores still exist in a few places. They're as bad as they've ever been.
I assume money laundering, same as always.
I assume money laundering, same as always.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (/BX3R)
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227 Since when does Africa need help setting up a "strong man" form of government?
Posted by: SFGoth at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (KAi1n)
I think it's Niger where the head of the old President's security detail has imprisoned the former president and declared himself the New Supreme Leader.
Posted by: SFGoth at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (KAi1n)
I think it's Niger where the head of the old President's security detail has imprisoned the former president and declared himself the New Supreme Leader.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (S6gqv)
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Oh, and to the Hallmark point - this is not marketed to gays longing for romance, it's marketed to the normies to convince us that gays are just the same. We all know they aren't.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (Mzdiz)
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247 227 Since when does Africa need help setting up a "strong man" form of government?
Posted by: SFGoth at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (KAi1n)
I think it's Niger where the head of the old President's security detail has imprisoned the former president and declared himself the New Supreme Leader.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (S6gqv)
So who's the new Diana Ross?
Posted by: SFGoth at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (KAi1n)
I think it's Niger where the head of the old President's security detail has imprisoned the former president and declared himself the New Supreme Leader.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (S6gqv)
So who's the new Diana Ross?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:51 PM (ynpvh)
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Yeah, I'm pretty certain that the Coof II Boogaloo is just around the corner. I don't think the timing matters much, in terms of the election. Another round of this bullshit will most likely permanently fracture what's left of society. As was the case with round one, I have zero plans to participate.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at August 20, 2023 01:51 PM (Xrfse)
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If only Kresges was a thing. Good lunch counter, smell of popcorn and hot dogs permeating the store.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin
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Costco has sort-of entered the chat, but I bet if you added a hotdog counter to CVS or Walgreens that would be huge.
If only Kresges was a thing. Good lunch counter, smell of popcorn and hot dogs permeating the store.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin
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Costco has sort-of entered the chat, but I bet if you added a hotdog counter to CVS or Walgreens that would be huge.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:51 PM (lCaJd)
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Yep. Imagine what would happen if they control your ports. If they control you internet access.
That would be something.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:47 PM (B1UW2)
But Tic Toc has funny videos!
That would be something.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:47 PM (B1UW2)
But Tic Toc has funny videos!
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 01:52 PM (S6gqv)
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are predicting mask mandates and lock downs in September. Knowing the reliability of this intelligence, it still bummed me out. If true, and I doubt it ( assholes are saving it for next year)I'm going to be Bill the Hermit.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
I understood the masks were bullshite from day one. I wore one when required so I could buy food, or only when absolutely required to. I wasn't interested in the argument, I have better things to do, and hey, I could be wrong.
IF they try it again I'm going to ignore any mask mandate outside of an actual hospital. I will go to the store, collect what I want and throw the money on the floor if that's what it takes.
What are they gonna do, arrest me for shoplifting? That's just not who we are anymore.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
I understood the masks were bullshite from day one. I wore one when required so I could buy food, or only when absolutely required to. I wasn't interested in the argument, I have better things to do, and hey, I could be wrong.
IF they try it again I'm going to ignore any mask mandate outside of an actual hospital. I will go to the store, collect what I want and throw the money on the floor if that's what it takes.
What are they gonna do, arrest me for shoplifting? That's just not who we are anymore.
Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 20, 2023 01:52 PM (z+89e)
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Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
There is a two day lag in ordering and getting out here in ETX but Amazon grabbed a building SE of Longview and will be running a distribution center out of that.
Or so I'm told.
There is a two day lag in ordering and getting out here in ETX but Amazon grabbed a building SE of Longview and will be running a distribution center out of that.
Or so I'm told.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:53 PM (p8A+W)
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248 Oh, and to the Hallmark point - this is not marketed to gays longing for romance, it's marketed to the normies to convince us that gays are just the same. We all know they aren't.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (Mzdiz)
Uh huh. Just like Pædos say they're the same, except for the age thing regarding their romantic interests victims.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 20, 2023 01:50 PM (Mzdiz)
Uh huh. Just like Pædos say they're the same, except for the age thing regarding their
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:53 PM (ynpvh)
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Who are Target's direct competitors? Walmart? TKMax?
Is KMart still a thing?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)
Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
I try to buy household staples in the grocery store, but they don't always have what I want/need. My next step is Amazon, because I'm going to avoid walking into either of the big box stores if I don't have to.
It's a pick your poison thing, because if I went around to other places in town, I'd be spending a great deal of time driving here and there, which I'm just not willing to do. Better to wait a few days for Chinazon to drop it off at my door.
Is KMart still a thing?
Posted by: G'rump928(c)
Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (lCaJd)
I try to buy household staples in the grocery store, but they don't always have what I want/need. My next step is Amazon, because I'm going to avoid walking into either of the big box stores if I don't have to.
It's a pick your poison thing, because if I went around to other places in town, I'd be spending a great deal of time driving here and there, which I'm just not willing to do. Better to wait a few days for Chinazon to drop it off at my door.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:53 PM (B1UW2)
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Every time I go to Costco, the lunch counter and seating area is packed.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (YRsIm)
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251 There's a couple of drug stores in Fort Smith that still have soda fountains. And, the Fort Chaffee PX has a hot dog stand that the aroma draws in the troopers from the field.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (0EOe9)
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I think there's a distinct probability China will foment an arms race in Africa as various countries there teeter on the brink of civil war.
Niger's about there as it is.
Perfect conditions to sell some armor, light attack planes and a whole shitload of guns and ammo to the restless and illiterate.
Niger's about there as it is.
Perfect conditions to sell some armor, light attack planes and a whole shitload of guns and ammo to the restless and illiterate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 01:55 PM (Q4IgG)
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257 Every time I go to Costco, the lunch counter and seating area is packed.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (YRsIm)
Hard to beat their price for a hotdog and a soda for what, $1.69?
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (YRsIm)
Hard to beat their price for a hotdog and a soda for what, $1.69?
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:56 PM (ynpvh)
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Amazon -- everyone's direct competitor as long as you can wait a bit.
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I think I'd buy Bud Light at Target if it would help destroy Amazon.
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I think I'd buy Bud Light at Target if it would help destroy Amazon.
Posted by: Eeyore at August 20, 2023 01:56 PM (brAQZ)
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They've been together for over a decade and have only slept with sixteen people outside the relationship during that time.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (/BX3R)
I know a gay couple that has been together well over a decade. Both would consider themselves strongly conservative. They have separate bedrooms, and frankly, I'm not even sure they're sexually active with each other... not that I want to know.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (/BX3R)
I know a gay couple that has been together well over a decade. Both would consider themselves strongly conservative. They have separate bedrooms, and frankly, I'm not even sure they're sexually active with each other... not that I want to know.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM (B1UW2)
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Have you noticed commercials encouraging small biz to come and get some of that unused covid money? Granted, it's through brokers who will "assist" you, but the feds have to be promoting it.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
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And, I quote directly, "Free government money"
Posted by: bill in arkansas
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And, I quote directly, "Free government money"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM (ej/KZ)
264
259 I think there's a distinct probability China will foment an arms race in Africa as various countries there teeter on the brink of civil war.
Niger's about there as it is.
Perfect conditions to sell some armor, light attack planes and a whole shitload of guns and ammo to the restless and illiterate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 01:55 PM (Q4IgG)
The Chinese don't like whites or darks. A very racist people, like most other ethnicities.
Niger's about there as it is.
Perfect conditions to sell some armor, light attack planes and a whole shitload of guns and ammo to the restless and illiterate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 20, 2023 01:55 PM (Q4IgG)
The Chinese don't like whites or darks. A very racist people, like most other ethnicities.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM (ynpvh)
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Every time I go to Costco, the lunch counter and seating area is packed.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (YRsIm)
I haven't yet stepped into my local Costco. The parking lot is ALWAYS packed.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 20, 2023 01:54 PM (YRsIm)
I haven't yet stepped into my local Costco. The parking lot is ALWAYS packed.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 20, 2023 01:58 PM (B1UW2)
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Hard to beat their price for a hotdog and a soda for what, $1.69?
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: jim
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Met a Costco upper management guy once and we got to talking about it. He said they lost $1 or so (at the time, so probably $2+ now) on each combo, but folks would spend that dollar ten or a hundred times in the store on that same visit. I assume Sams pricing and motivation is the same.
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: jim
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Met a Costco upper management guy once and we got to talking about it. He said they lost $1 or so (at the time, so probably $2+ now) on each combo, but folks would spend that dollar ten or a hundred times in the store on that same visit. I assume Sams pricing and motivation is the same.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (/BX3R)
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Funny how they keep saying 4% inflation, when everything I buy here is at LEAST 50% higher in price than 2 years ago.
$5.oo gas USED to be a news worthy item, now it is the a day ending in Y. McDs? $12 for lunch... just a couple years ago same lunch was $8.
And don't even get me started on Rental prices...
$5.oo gas USED to be a news worthy item, now it is the a day ending in Y. McDs? $12 for lunch... just a couple years ago same lunch was $8.
And don't even get me started on Rental prices...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (oHd/0)
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Yeah, I favor Walmart over Target but at the same time, I acknowledge that Walmart doesn't have clean hands on this issue. They've just been more discreet.
But Walmart is at least 5% less evil than Target, and I have to shop somewhere. I guess the best strategy is to direct my energy toward the greatest evil and then after that is vanquished, focus my energy on the second worst evil. And so on.
But Walmart is at least 5% less evil than Target, and I have to shop somewhere. I guess the best strategy is to direct my energy toward the greatest evil and then after that is vanquished, focus my energy on the second worst evil. And so on.
Posted by: Emmie at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (Sf2cq)
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263 Have you noticed commercials encouraging small biz to come and get some of that unused covid money? Granted, it's through brokers who will "assist" you, but the feds have to be promoting it.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
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And, I quote directly, "Free government money"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM (ej/KZ)
The hooks in the fine print get you sometimes.
My Dad was looking for a State grant for some work to his place, but the grant required the use of companies using highly-paid union workers.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
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And, I quote directly, "Free government money"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM (ej/KZ)
The hooks in the fine print get you sometimes.
My Dad was looking for a State grant for some work to his place, but the grant required the use of companies using highly-paid union workers.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (ynpvh)
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We consumers have the power to punish woke corporations and make them suffer for promoting ESG and the rest of the left’s diabolical agenda.
My hope isn't just that woke corporations suffer the consequences of their decisions.
My hope is that woke corporations are causing individuals to ask themselves "What do I really believe and why do I believe it?"
Without an objective moral hierarchy, there is no reason not to market tuck panties for boys.
My hope isn't just that woke corporations suffer the consequences of their decisions.
My hope is that woke corporations are causing individuals to ask themselves "What do I really believe and why do I believe it?"
Without an objective moral hierarchy, there is no reason not to market tuck panties for boys.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (Zqeqr)
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Quote Xtweet: Joe Kent for WA-3 @joekent16jan19 20h
Wild fire smoke in the Columbia river gorge today. DC crippled the timber industry w/regulations, destroying good paying jobs in our rural communities. All we’ve gotten in return is forest fires that bring destruction, death & suffocating smoke.
It doesn’t have to be like this.
Dale Stark @DaleStarkA10 18h
Step 1: ban logging on state and federal land because spotted owls.
Step 2: leave the land unmanaged and call it ‘conservation.’
Step 3: let wildfires destroy everything then collect millions in federal disaster aid funds.
Step 4: blame climate change.
Wild fire smoke in the Columbia river gorge today. DC crippled the timber industry w/regulations, destroying good paying jobs in our rural communities. All we’ve gotten in return is forest fires that bring destruction, death & suffocating smoke.
It doesn’t have to be like this.
Dale Stark @DaleStarkA10 18h
Step 1: ban logging on state and federal land because spotted owls.
Step 2: leave the land unmanaged and call it ‘conservation.’
Step 3: let wildfires destroy everything then collect millions in federal disaster aid funds.
Step 4: blame climate change.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (krqg6)
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253 are predicting mask mandates and lock downs in September. Knowing the reliability of this intelligence, it still bummed me out. If true, and I doubt it ( assholes are saving it for next year)I'm going to be Bill the Hermit.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
I understood the masks were bullshite from day one. I wore one when required so I could buy food, or only when absolutely required to. I wasn't interested in the argument, I have better things to do, and hey, I could be wrong.
IF they try it again I'm going to ignore any mask mandate outside of an actual hospital. I will go to the store, collect what I want and throw the money on the floor if that's what it takes.
What are they gonna do, arrest me for shoplifting? That's just not who we are anymore.
Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 20, 2023 01:52 PM (z+89e)
The Usual Political Suspects will make the same political calculation they did in 2020-21.
Do they appease the AWFLs, the Karens, BigMedical, BigPharma, Teacher Unions, and assorted Dem-captured groups, or do they appease the rational people?
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 01:41 PM (0EOe9)
I understood the masks were bullshite from day one. I wore one when required so I could buy food, or only when absolutely required to. I wasn't interested in the argument, I have better things to do, and hey, I could be wrong.
IF they try it again I'm going to ignore any mask mandate outside of an actual hospital. I will go to the store, collect what I want and throw the money on the floor if that's what it takes.
What are they gonna do, arrest me for shoplifting? That's just not who we are anymore.
Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 20, 2023 01:52 PM (z+89e)
The Usual Political Suspects will make the same political calculation they did in 2020-21.
Do they appease the AWFLs, the Karens, BigMedical, BigPharma, Teacher Unions, and assorted Dem-captured groups, or do they appease the rational people?
Posted by: Gref at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (AMIL/)
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And, I quote directly, "Free government money"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM
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Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 01:57 PM
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Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (kF4Fp)
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No one goes to Costco anymore, it's too crowded.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (S6gqv)
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Perfect conditions to sell some armor, light attack planes and a whole shitload of guns and ammo to the restless and illiterate.
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but an enough about Chicago, MF. What about Africa??
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but an enough about Chicago, MF. What about Africa??
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 02:01 PM (krqg6)
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266 Hard to beat their price for a hotdog and a soda for what, $1.69?
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: jim
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Met a Costco upper management guy once and we got to talking about it. He said they lost $1 or so (at the time, so probably $2+ now) on each combo, but folks would spend that dollar ten or a hundred times in the store on that same visit. I assume Sams pricing and motivation is the same.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (/BX3R)
There have been a few articles about it that pretty much confirm what you wrote. Costco model is you have to pay an annual fee to get into the store, and NOBODY wants to pay a membership fee and then not use it (well, maybe that gym fee).
I mean, where else can you get lunch these days for under $5?
Posted by: jim
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Met a Costco upper management guy once and we got to talking about it. He said they lost $1 or so (at the time, so probably $2+ now) on each combo, but folks would spend that dollar ten or a hundred times in the store on that same visit. I assume Sams pricing and motivation is the same.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (/BX3R)
There have been a few articles about it that pretty much confirm what you wrote. Costco model is you have to pay an annual fee to get into the store, and NOBODY wants to pay a membership fee and then not use it (well, maybe that gym fee).
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 02:01 PM (ynpvh)
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222 I pay $60 M for a Ferrari
even tho my dad and I hated each other's guts, we shared many things in common
great memory, mathematics aptitude, drunk, whoremonger etc
but above all, we owned great cars and sold them before they were ripe
I owned a 1972 280 SL, IH Scout and an Alfa boattail
bought all for about 15K, sold in early 80's
but the old man had me beat
he owned a BMW 507 and sold it in the mid 70's
even tho my dad and I hated each other's guts, we shared many things in common
great memory, mathematics aptitude, drunk, whoremonger etc
but above all, we owned great cars and sold them before they were ripe
I owned a 1972 280 SL, IH Scout and an Alfa boattail
bought all for about 15K, sold in early 80's
but the old man had me beat
he owned a BMW 507 and sold it in the mid 70's
Posted by: REDACTED at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (us2H3)
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It's a Straw problem
NOOD
NOOD
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (Pis8V)
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I see Dollar stores popping up all over the place.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (p8A+W)
$1.25 Stores
Posted by: Reuben Hick at August 20, 2023 01:49 PM (p8A+W)
$1.25 Stores
Posted by: polynikes at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (MNhXM)
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274 No one goes to Costco anymore, it's too crowded.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (S6gqv)
Somewhere in the Star Trek Universe, another computer has blown its circuits...
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (S6gqv)
Somewhere in the Star Trek Universe, another computer has blown its circuits...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (ynpvh)
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278 It's a Straw problem
NOOD
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (Pis8V)
Suck it up, Buttercup?
NOOD
Posted by: Skip at August 20, 2023 02:02 PM (Pis8V)
Suck it up, Buttercup?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 20, 2023 02:03 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: REDACTED at August 20, 2023 02:03 PM (us2H3)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - The EPA has determined US has cooled since 1948 at August 20, 2023 02:03 PM (/BX3R)
284
Step 1: ban logging on state and federal land because spotted owls.
Step 2: leave the land unmanaged and call it ‘conservation.’
Step 3: let wildfires destroy everything then collect millions in federal disaster aid funds.
Step 4: blame climate change.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (krqg6)
You left out part 3A: Wildfires kill all the spotted owls.
Step 2: leave the land unmanaged and call it ‘conservation.’
Step 3: let wildfires destroy everything then collect millions in federal disaster aid funds.
Step 4: blame climate change.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 02:00 PM (krqg6)
You left out part 3A: Wildfires kill all the spotted owls.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 20, 2023 02:04 PM (oHd/0)
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There's a couple of drug stores in Fort Smith that still have soda fountains.
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The last here closed a couple of years ago. I still weep at its loss. It was a real community gathering spot. That lady you see in the pics started working there when she was 17. She was a sweetie:
https://tinyurl.com/26krcpdj
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The last here closed a couple of years ago. I still weep at its loss. It was a real community gathering spot. That lady you see in the pics started working there when she was 17. She was a sweetie:
https://tinyurl.com/26krcpdj
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 02:04 PM (clWQn)
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267 Funny how they keep saying 4% inflation, when everything I buy here is at LEAST 50% higher in price than 2 years ago.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (oHd/0
Four percent inflation every month results in 50% rise in prices in just over ten months. If it's inflation per quarter, you hit 50% shortly after ten quarters (2.5 years).
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 20, 2023 01:59 PM (oHd/0
Four percent inflation every month results in 50% rise in prices in just over ten months. If it's inflation per quarter, you hit 50% shortly after ten quarters (2.5 years).
Posted by: Emmie at August 20, 2023 02:04 PM (Sf2cq)
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I was traveling during the covid bullshit, and New Mexico was the worst, threatened with arrest at a gas station for not masking, outdoors, pumping. Back here, I made the black book at an Indian Casino for not having my nose covered. Tribal cops escorted me out but not before cashing in a couple hundred. I was geitting pretty lippy, telling the one cop he was wishing he could use his Glock, so I got lucky.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at August 20, 2023 02:06 PM (0EOe9)
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What I want to know is why decent people who would never hurt a child continue to so much of their shopping at Target. I understand occasional, minimal visits, but why make Target their primary store?
Posted by: Emmie at August 20, 2023 02:07 PM (Sf2cq)
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What I want to know is why decent people who would never hurt a child continue to so much of their shopping at Target. I understand occasional, minimal visits, but why make Target their primary store?
Posted by: Emmie
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Convenience trumps morality.
Posted by: Emmie
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Convenience trumps morality.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2023 02:08 PM (MbWzp)
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Catturd ™ @catturd2 1h
Breaking ...
Elon Musk says he won't be watching football this year.
Too much blocking.
Breaking ...
Elon Musk says he won't be watching football this year.
Too much blocking.
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at August 20, 2023 02:09 PM (krqg6)
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>>>No one goes to Costco anymore, it's too crowded.
Posted by: Tom Servo
>I hope you have a good lawyer.
Posted by: Tom Servo
>I hope you have a good lawyer.
Posted by: Yogi Bear at August 20, 2023 02:11 PM (KVGVf)
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Target or Walmart?
I'm on a long term boycott of Walmart over 2nd amendment issues.
Oh. Walmart sucks. They use a 5 letter acronym to identify the items on the shelves and the price. Um, no. I cannot decipher them and have not idea what the cost is. Recently they took out all the price check thingies. They do not staff the checkout lines so everybody goes to the self-check-out machines. That includes all of the grocery shoppers with 20-50 items while I have 2-3 items.
So Walmart stopped carrying things I wanted to appease the pro-dictatorship anti-gun fascists. Target has some unpleasant crap to appease the perverts that I was never going to look at or buy. I'm going to Target and continue to boycott Walmart.
I'm on a long term boycott of Walmart over 2nd amendment issues.
Oh. Walmart sucks. They use a 5 letter acronym to identify the items on the shelves and the price. Um, no. I cannot decipher them and have not idea what the cost is. Recently they took out all the price check thingies. They do not staff the checkout lines so everybody goes to the self-check-out machines. That includes all of the grocery shoppers with 20-50 items while I have 2-3 items.
So Walmart stopped carrying things I wanted to appease the pro-dictatorship anti-gun fascists. Target has some unpleasant crap to appease the perverts that I was never going to look at or buy. I'm going to Target and continue to boycott Walmart.
Posted by: FlimFlamed at August 20, 2023 05:33 PM (Un88n)
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The Global Elite will have no problem with forcing us to adopt their edicts at the muzzle of a rifle.
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