Biden Pressured Amazon to Censor Any Books Departing From the Government's Lying Covid Narratives

Oh no some public schools won't be stocking boy-on-boy blowjob comic books for kids...!

But let's ignore the Biden Administration leaning on the world's biggest bookseller to keep all adults from buying books whose messages Biden's Stasi find inconvenient and Unapproved.

The Biden administration pressured Amazon to censor books related to COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021 citing concerns that the material contained "propaganda" and "misinformation," internal company emails released by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) appear to show.
The documents were obtained by the House Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government via subpoena, Jordan said in a X thread Monday, which he dubbed, "THE AMAZON FILES."
"Who can we talk to about the high levels of propaganda and misinformation and disinformation of [sic] Amazon?" Andrew Slavitt, a former White House senior advisor for COVID-19 response, wrote to the online retailer in a March 2, 2021, email, released by Jordan.
"If you search for 'vaccines' under books, I see what comes up," Slavitt wrote in a follow up message that same day. "I haven't looked beyond that but if that's what's on the surface, it's concerning."
Amazon officials initially balked at performing "a manual intervention" to remove certain book titles from appearing, arguing that it would be "too visible" and lead to further scrutiny.
"We will not be doing a manual intervention today," an email between Amazon executives reads. "The team/PR feels very strongly that it is too visible, and will further compound the Harry/Sally narrative (which is getting the Fox News treatment today apparently), and won't fix the problem long-term ... because of customer behavior associates."
The Amazon officials, whose name is redacted from the email, then notes that another individual at the company, whose name is also redacted, "gave very direct guidance to the teams to be boring and not do anything that is visible and will draw more attention."
The email states that a tweak to the bookseller's website that would redirect more customers searching certain keywords to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website was in the works and that a screenshot of that change should be sent to the White House, but it warned employees to play coy with the Biden administration about potential further actions.

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1 Evil

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:17 PM (JMAcK)

2 These aren't "the loyal opposition".

These are enemies, intent on destroying our way of life, and ultimately our lives.

We need to get rid of the fools "on our side" who think they can appease them.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:18 PM (JMAcK)

3 This is the absolute basic of basics of being an American:

No government censorship (That's why it's in the first amendment).

These people are not Americans. They are enemies.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:19 PM (JMAcK)

4 And I'm talking to myself. Better nood.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:19 PM (JMAcK)

5 ooh top 10, well there's a surprise.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 06, 2024 02:19 PM (i9ffA)

6 Libbies complain of Book Banning, but this is the real thing. From them? Crickets or support.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:20 PM (ynpvh)

7 In Soviet Amerika, Law Rule YOU!

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 06, 2024 02:20 PM (xaFKb)

8 It looks like so far the Border Bill monstrosity is nearly dead, but I won't get happy until I know that it is truly most sincerely dead.

Posted by: Tom Servo at February 06, 2024 02:21 PM (i9ffA)

9 The Biden administration pressured Amazon to censor books related to COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021 citing concerns that the material contained "propaganda" and "misinformation," internal company emails released by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) appear to show.
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Which, last I checked, is not illegal. A private party can publish anything it wants, no? If there are allegations of defamation or fraud, those are settled through civil liability, right?

But of course, that doesn't matter. Fascists gonna fascist. The glory of "public/private partnership."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:21 PM (yjAVs)

10
1. This ought to make any Democrat sit up and take notice.

2. It won't.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (krQz2)

11 Look, fat! The only pressure I've applied is to Ashley's squeakhole in the shower you lyin' dog faced pony soldier!

Posted by: Joey "MAGA stole my pudding" Biden at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (Geoni)

12 If we don't throw these people out of government, there will be blood before long.

Either French Revolution style where they elites are all killed or Soviet Union style where millions of the peons are killed, but people are going to die.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (JMAcK)

13 Admin is rotten from the top hair of the head to the tips of the toenails. There's only cancer, no patient.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (ynpvh)

14 Amazon officials initially balked at performing "a manual intervention" to remove certain book titles from appearing, arguing that it would be "too visible" and lead to further scrutiny.
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So not because it is wrong and illegal, but because it might cause a PR headache.

Charming. Not surprising, of course.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (yjAVs)

15 Shocked

:-O

Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (j0Uz8)

16 10
1. This ought to make any Democrat sit up and take notice.

2. It won't.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (krQz2)

This is not the banning of books they are looking for.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:22 PM (ynpvh)

17 And yet Amazon allowed the most damning treatise on covid and big Pharma collusion I've ever read, which is The Real Anthony Fauci, by RFK jr.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (MeG8a)

18

The notorious semen cookbook is however really available...

Posted by: Dirty Frank at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (CGOLT)

19 But of course, that doesn't matter. Fascists gonna fascist. The glory of "public/private partnership."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:21 PM (yjAVs)
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Exactly, Gentile's model was state-led civic cooperation ... with the state.

It's just the state leading, and the private entities cooperating...

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (krQz2)

20 Soratic question: If a book told eight year olds how to suck dicks BUT also questioned the efficacy of vaccine protocols, would THAT be allowed?

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (xhfG9)

21 "No election is exactly the same as the previous one," San Martín confessed. "So even though we're addressing the problems that arose in prior elections as a starting point, it is not enough."
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"The war against the wreckers and hoarders is never-ending! We must maintain constant vigilance to maintain the glory of the almighty Party!"

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:24 PM (yjAVs)

22 20 Soratic question: If a book told eight year olds how to suck dicks BUT also questioned the efficacy of vaccine protocols, would THAT be allowed?

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (xhfG9)

::: insert meme of guy with two buttons to choose from :::

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:24 PM (ynpvh)

23 "Harry/Sally narrative" What's that?

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (MvF+J)

24 Communists ALWAYS accuse you of what they themselves are doing. 100%.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (k6uu5)

25 But but....right wing Nazi book banners !

Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (j0Uz8)

26 Selective prosecutions and rulings.

So much for that "nation of laws" bs.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (tT6L1)

27 By the way, Andrew Slavitt is ignoring subpoenas demanding he testify about his direct involvement in all phases of covid censorship.

The White House just prosecuted Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro for refusing to comply with a subpoena -- and got him sentenced to four months imprisonment -- but is actively scheming with Andy Slavitt on how to dodge his own subpoenas.
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Yup. This is how it works in America in Current Year. There can be no illusions now.

Contempt of congress, rejecting subpoenas, lying under oath, etc. are pursued *only* when the subject is a Party enemy.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (yjAVs)

28 what does "the harry/sally narrative" mean?

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (AcWfM)

29 Saying there are two tiers of justice will get that second tier put in prison without atrial for 5 years or more.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (17s+e)

30 what does "the harry/sally narrative" mean?

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (AcWfM)
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Faking orgasms in a diner? ¯\_(:/)_/¯

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (krQz2)

31 "Harry/Sally narrative" What's that?
Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (MvF+J)

Amazon censored the book "When Harry became Sally" at the behest of Trantifa, and got blowback at their censorship.

They don't want to be OBVIOUSLY attacking the right because they rely on the rubes giving them money.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at February 06, 2024 02:27 PM (JMAcK)

32 22 20 Soratic question: If a book told eight year olds how to suck dicks BUT also questioned the efficacy of vaccine protocols, would THAT be allowed?

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:23 PM (xhfG9)

::: insert meme of guy with two buttons to choose from :::

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:24 PM (ynpvh)

http://tinyurl.com/3r37pjbh

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:27 PM (ynpvh)

33 Saying there are two tiers of justice will get that second tier put in prison without atrial for 5 years or more.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (17s+e)
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Well that second tier wanting to get their way does sound awful insurrectiony.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:27 PM (krQz2)

34 President Trump raped me in the back of an Amazon delivery truck while wearing a China Flu Mask in 2021.

Where's my check?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 06, 2024 02:27 PM (Dc73h)

35 I think it's safe to stop saying "Biden pressured..." when it comes to corporate decisions on what to censor and what not to censor.

Not only because (of course) Biden doesn't even know when he's shat his pants, so it's some nameless toady in the White House who makes presidential decisions. But also because... Amazon's nameless toady is just following orders from their oligarchs, who don't take orders from the White House. They GIVE orders.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (dGCAG)

36 31 Thanks!

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (MvF+J)

37 I didn't nood.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (bkWIA)

38 Slavitt and anyone else who violates First Amendment rights should be barred permanently from being involved in government either as employee or appointee

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (4ETP4)

39 Faking orgasms in a diner? ¯\_(:/)_/¯
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (krQz2)

How about real orgasms in a fancy french restaurant?

~ The Merovingian

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (9mfKN)

40 The Biden administration pressured Amazon to censor books related to COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021 citing concerns that the material contained "propaganda" and "misinformation," internal company emails released by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) appear to show.

I believe that the US media is still doing a pretty good job at blocking normies from seeing the information coming from pretty much every other country on the planet about studies showing issues with mRNA and whatnot but that dam's gonna break at some point.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (zhLdt)

41 Saying there are two tiers of justice will get that second tier put in prison without atrial for 5 years or more.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (17s+e)
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Hath not DC said that the two tiers theory is misinformation?

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (krQz2)

42 would redirect more customers searching certain keywords to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website

.. but .. but the CDC is an asshole.
These clowns let COVID in the US, didn't detect that it was in the US for weeks thru their laziness. They still can't or won't tell us why the number of 'excess deaths' has not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
I short, they can't or won't do the job the CDC was formed to solve.

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (RHGPo)

43 39 Faking orgasms in a diner? ¯\_(:/)_/¯
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:26 PM (krQz2)

How about real orgasms in a fancy french restaurant?

~ The Merovingian
Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (9mfKN)

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"How about dildos up the butt for super powers? lolwut? So crazy."
-EEAAO

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:29 PM (GBKbO)

44 If we just vote harder all this will end.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 06, 2024 02:29 PM (BdMk6)

45 It looks like so far the Border Bill monstrosity is nearly dead, but I won't get happy until I know that it is truly most sincerely dead.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 06, 2024 02:21 PM (i9ffA)

You can be reasonably assured that, if Trump wins in November, the bill will be passed and signed into law between the election and the inauguration.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:30 PM (zhLdt)

46 While this may be "news" to large swaths of LIVs, I doubt this is really news to anyone who's paying the slightest bit of attention to Amazon and other social media platforms.

OF COURSE they are skewing search results according to the whims of people in power. Why wouldn't they? What price have they had to pay for their shameless censorship?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:30 PM (7fElN)

47 This one has a beautiful melody.

My country tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land where my fathers died
Land of the pilgrim's pride
From every mountain side
Let freedom ring

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:31 PM (wW1qL)

48 "Voting." That's cute.

Posted by: Dominion Systems at February 06, 2024 02:31 PM (ez9rS)

49 This goes on until there is blood, lots of proggy blood.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at February 06, 2024 02:31 PM (17s+e)

50 -EEAAO
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:29 PM (GBKbO)

What in the world did I just read?

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 02:31 PM (9mfKN)

51 Tucker Carlson is out with a four-and-a-half minute clip hyping his interview with Putin, which I assume will be released soon.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (YAtuc)

52 Jim Jordan blew the whistle on this almost 24 hours ago. He provided the emails.

Did anyone in the national press pick up an ACTUAL BOOK BAN attempt by the White House?

*crickets*

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (V1QHJ)

53 Bannon, Navarro, Trump, and Manafort were charged with non-crime crimes because they are on DoJ's Enemies of The Deep State Double-Secret Probation List. Half the population is on that list.

Peaceful, for real, pro-life demonstrators are learning they are on that List the hard way. So are non-Leftists who were within a mile of the Capitol on J6.

Posted by: Gref at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (5fDan)

54 25 But but....right wing Nazi book banners !

right wing nazi bookmarks > right wing nazi book banners

Posted by: anachronda at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (oY6Yp)

55 My country tis of thee
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land where my fathers died
Land of the pilgrim's pride
From every mountain side
Let freedom ring
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:31 PM (wW1qL)
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[MISINFORMATION]

Posted by: DC at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (krQz2)

56 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj8)

57 Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj8

Breath in and out slowly..

Posted by: It's me donna at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (Akjoo)

58 http://tinyurl.com/3r37pjbh
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:27 PM (ynpvh)

Both buttons say vax doesn't work. Democrats would break the machine, scream for an hour, and then agitate for having you thrown in prison.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (zhLdt)

59 Tucker Carlson is out with a four-and-a-half minute clip hyping his interview with Putin, which I assume will be released soon.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (YAtuc)
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And America will turn commie all at once. 'cause Tucker Carlson hates America.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (krQz2)

60 56 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

Prayers up.

God's got this. You are not alone.

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (xhfG9)

61 While this may be "news" to large swaths of LIVs, I doubt this is really news to anyone who's paying the slightest bit of attention to Amazon and other social media platforms.

My favorite was a few years ago in response to a copyright claim, Amazon quietly deleted one edition of a book from Kindles, without informing the owners of the book that Amazon was deleting it.

The book? 1984.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (YAtuc)

62 Drink some water.

Posted by: Seriously at February 06, 2024 02:35 PM (ez9rS)

63 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

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Done.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker at large at February 06, 2024 02:35 PM (tT6L1)

64 Dear God in Heaven, please help nurse ratched. Amen.

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:35 PM (MvF+J)

65 Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM

Sorry.

Do you have appropriate meds? I have one daughter with a medication that can reasonably break or weaken some attacks.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:35 PM (HlyYF)

66 If the democrat-fed gov junta will use violence when we are peacefully protesting, there is no reason to peacefully protest.

This is the lesson being taught.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at February 06, 2024 02:35 PM (17s+e)

67 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

Prayers up.

God's got this. You are not alone.
Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (xhfG9

Joining in the praying.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (O9EMC)

68 Sounds like a mega lawsuit should be brought against ~~Bezos~~ Amazon.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (eYF7X)

69 I'm Spartacus ! Cmon...who's with me.. charges Capitol Hill

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (wW1qL)

70 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

Prayers up.

God's got this. You are not alone.
Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (xhfG9)
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If you rely on him to sort it out in his way.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (krQz2)

71 4-7-8 breathing technique helps me.

Prayers, Nurse ...

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (atICx)

72 You can be reasonably assured that, if Trump wins in November, the bill will be passed and signed into law between the election and the inauguration.
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Then PDT can refuse to enforce it. Plenty of precedent for that now.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (2yu8s)

73 Yup. This is how it works in America in Current Year. There can be no illusions now.

Contempt of congress, rejecting subpoenas, lying under oath, etc. are pursued *only* when the subject is a Party enemy.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:25 PM (yjAVs)

That's how mafia works. We can do it, you can't.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (dGCAG)

74 I'm Spartacus ! Cmon...who's with me.. charges Capitol Hill

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (wW1qL)
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Is that you, Ray?

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (krQz2)

75 Prayers please.

You got it, Nurse.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (9yWhg)

76 Okay Nurse !

Posted by: JT at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (T4tVD)

77 Typed temporal world response, before saying a prayer. (Bad Idiot!)

Prayer heading your way now.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (HlyYF)

78 68 Sounds like a mega lawsuit should be brought against Bezos Amazon.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (eYF7X)

It says nothing in the Constitution about the government cannot request a book seller to jigger their computerized search results.

Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (xhfG9)

79
I believe that the US media is still doing a pretty good job at blocking normies from seeing the information coming from pretty much every other country on the planet about studies showing issues with mRNA and whatnot but that dam's gonna break at some point.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM

I was very fortunate to remember that there had been a corona virus type small outbreak in the USA in the year 2002. So when there was talk of a vaccine being developed in 2020 I went to DDG and punched in 'corona virus vaccine 2002' or something similar.

Apparently the Feds had already decided to remove any information on USA research from the Internet because the first result was to the 'Australian Institute of Virology' which told me all I needed to know - that nearly 20 years of attempts to find a vaccine for the 2002 bat virus had all ended in complete failure. Actually worse then failure, something called 'enhanced disease'. The full title of the failure was VAED - or 'Vaccine Associated Enhanced Disease'.

Someone decided the American people shouldn't see 'disinformation' like that. That someone should swing. 'Informed Consent' is dead.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (nIvob)

80 Someone needs to put a boot in their ass... it's the American Way.

Meanwhile the ❤️ of American Liberty , Massachusetts, is busy passing draconian gun laws that only the Democrats would appreciate.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (bkWIA)

81 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

Aww I had that happen for quite awhile. I actually tracked it to caffeine consumption.. Drink water and limit caffeine beverages to one a day...
for real.

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (wW1qL)

82 Amazon still offers the Deplorable Gourmet, though.

Posted by: Eeyore at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (1bNHn)

83 80 Someone needs to put a boot in their ass... it's the American Way.

Meanwhile the ❤️ of American Liberty , Massachusetts, is busy passing draconian gun laws that only the Democrats would appreciate.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (bkWIA)

Democrats, commies, tyrants. Same difference.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (ynpvh)

84 ... Did anyone in the national press pick up an ACTUAL BOOK BAN attempt by the White House? ...
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (V1QHJ)
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Your question conflates two different issues and the only reasonable conclusion is that it is an attempt to disingenuously draw a false parallel.

This may be in a legal grey area - that is for the courts to decide - but it is not equivalent to the banning of books by states and local school districts. Those bans are direct government suppression of speech and censorship by removing access to the material by a captive audience (school children).

That is quite different from this scenario, which is the government asking a private sector partner to de-emphasize search results in the interests of public health and security. The items in question were not removed from access or suppressed (they are still available and can still be purchased by anyone), nor is the audience captive.

These are wildly different and your conflation underscores the dearth of media literacy and critical thinking so common in the public at large.

Posted by: Your Kid's Media Studies Professor at February 06, 2024 02:39 PM (yjAVs)

85 Then PDT can refuse to enforce it. Plenty of precedent for that now.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (2yu8s)
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LOL. He was *impeached* (forever!) for dragging his feet on dispensing aid to Ukraine, even though he still made the deadline which is supposedly where he "broke the law".

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:39 PM (krQz2)

86 69 I'm Spartacus ! Cmon...who's with me.. charges Capitol Hill

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM

Leeroy Jenkinssssss!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:39 PM (HlyYF)

87 82 Amazon still offers the Deplorable Gourmet, though.
Posted by: Eeyore at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (1bNHn)

You buy it you are on a list

Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (xhfG9)

88 And America will turn commie all at once. 'cause Tucker Carlson hates America.
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (krQz2)

Worst case since Julian Assange. Quick, let's find some bimbos to accuse him of sexual misconduct, and then put a hood over his head and bring him back into the country to stand trial, before he can go hide in an embassy.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (dGCAG)

89 "Who can we talk to about the high levels of propaganda and misinformation and disinformation of [sic] Amazon?" Andrew Slavitt

This guy is basically SEO come to life. These people really are NPCs.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (KbCG3)

90 I'm Spartacus ! Cmon...who's with me.. charges Capitol Hill

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM (wW1qL)

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"Where have you gone, Christopher Kyle
A nation turns its lonely sights to you ... woo, hoo, hoo"

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (atICx)

91 This may be in a legal grey area - that is for the courts to decide - but it is not equivalent to the banning of books by states and local school districts. Those bans are direct government suppression of speech and censorship by removing access to the material by a captive audience (school children).
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Then school libraries have to start buying Rush Limbaugh's and Glenn Beck's books, don't they?

They have to buy everything--including real porn.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (krQz2)

92 *throws flag, blows whistle*

Use of word "jigger."

Lose a turn. Two days of re-education camp.

Posted by: Zebra at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (ez9rS)

93 35 I think it's safe to stop saying "Biden pressured..." when it comes to corporate decisions on what to censor and what not to censor.

Not only because (of course) Biden doesn't even know when he's shat his pants, so it's some nameless toady in the White House who makes presidential decisions. But also because... Amazon's nameless toady is just following orders from their oligarchs, who don't take orders from the White House. They GIVE orders.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:28

Point taken. Would you take orders from a drooling man in a propeller beanie?

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (O9EMC)

94 That is quite different from this scenario, which is the government asking a private sector partner to de-emphasize search results in the interests of public health and security. The items in question were not removed from access or suppressed (they are still available and can still be purchased by anyone), nor is the audience captive.

These are wildly different and your conflation underscores the dearth of media literacy and critical thinking so common in the public at large.

Posted by: Your Kid's Media Studies Professor at February 06, 2024 02:39 PM (yjAVs)

When the Gov't "asks", it's not really asking. "It'd be a shame if plague of gov't agents from 12 different departments descended on your business, wouldn't it?"

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (ynpvh)

95 91 Then school libraries have to start buying Rush Limbaugh's and Glenn Beck's books, don't they?

They have to buy everything--including real porn.
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (krQz2)

======

The Anarchist's Cookbook.

Use it against the Man.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (GBKbO)

96 So, not only was the FBI in Twitter workspaces advising on what to censor, but the White House tried to get Amazon to censor what the WH calls "propaganda and misinformation and disinformation".

And Biden calls Trump a dictator?

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (ZeqJs)

97 Amazon still offers the Deplorable Gourmet, though.
Posted by: Eeyore at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (1bNHn)

You buy it you are on a list
Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer

I figure that we're all on some kinda list at this point, anyway.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (9yWhg)

98 Fani Willis is tight!

Darrius Honeycum to Ryan George

Posted by: Eeyore at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (1bNHn)

99 Two tier justice systems work until they don't.

Posted by: mr tmz at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (rJ48h)

100 says nothing in the Constitution about the government cannot request a book seller to jigger their computerized search results.
Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM
*****
USSC has stated government can't practice viewpoint discrimination re 1st A issues.

Bookseller = 1st A issues
What am I missing here?

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:42 PM (bkWIA)

101 Someone decided the American people shouldn't see 'disinformation' like that. That someone should swing. 'Informed Consent' is dead.

that someone might even be Andy Slavitt

he is an evil, evil man

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (AcWfM)

102 Prayers please.

Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

AND JESUS the Prince of Peace and bearer of Grace gives us the power to overcome .
Praise God...

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (wW1qL)

103 87 82 Amazon still offers the Deplorable Gourmet, though.
Posted by: Eeyore at February 06, 2024 02:38 PM (1bNHn)

You buy it you are on a list

Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (xhfG9)

You buy a gun, you're on a list.
You go to a conservative church, you're on a list.
You subscribe to certain magazines, you're on a list.
You donate to conservatiave causes, you're on a list.
...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)

104 Then school libraries have to start buying Rush Limbaugh's and Glenn Beck's books, don't they? ...
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (krQz2)
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No, of course not.

They must be free to stock books according to their curricula requirements without external interference by bigots looking to score political points even at the expense of a continuing trans genocide.

If they deem that a curriculum requires Rush Limbaugh's books, then they should by all means stock those books. And the legislatures should not interfere with that unless it causes a safety issue for the student population. Limbaugh's book likely would cause such a safety issue, but that would need to be determined first.

Posted by: Your Kid's Media Studies Professor at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (yjAVs)

105 Two tier justice systems work until they don't.

Posted by: mr tmz at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (rJ48h)
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It's funny, because they think they're the true believers of the 14th amendment.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (krQz2)

106 According to a new filing, "witnesses will testify" that Wade "cohabitated with Ms. Willis at an AirBNB in Hapeville that was paid for by tax payer money" which served as a "safe house" for their relationship, which began in 2019 - three years before Willis and Wade said it began.

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (RHGPo)

107 Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5J

Sorry to hear that. Take some deep breaths and as you breathe out try repeating, "The Lord is my shepherd " slowly

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (Ki//m)

108 Tucker's tease:

http://tinyurl.com/2bjhj9f3

Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (YAtuc)

109 88 And America will turn commie all at once. 'cause Tucker Carlson hates America.
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (krQz2)

Worst case since Julian Assange. Quick, let's find some bimbos to accuse him of sexual misconduct, and then put a hood over his head and bring him back into the country to stand trial, before he can go hide in an embassy.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (dGCAG)

Tucker hired hookers to pee on a bed Joey Biden slept on.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)

110 USSC has stated government can't practice viewpoint discrimination re 1st A issues.

Bookseller = 1st A issues
What am I missing here?
Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:42 PM (bkWIA)

We’re not a nation of laws, and never have been. We’re a nation of political will, and always will be.

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (9mfKN)

111 96 So, not only was the FBI in Twitter workspaces advising on what to censor, but the White House tried to get Amazon to censor what the WH calls "propaganda and misinformation and disinformation".

And Biden calls Trump a dictator?
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 02:41 PM (ZeqJs)

And the killer part? They were censoring the truth. That is what they do their damndest not to admit.

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (xaFKb)

112 You buy a gun, you're on a list.
You go to a conservative church, you're on a list.
You subscribe to certain magazines, you're on a list.
You donate to conservatiave causes, you're on a list.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)
++++
Yup.

One of many reasons I don't buy books online or with credit cards.

No vice of any kind on a credit card.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (yjAVs)

113 Rule 1: Dems and Progs ban books for adults.
Rule 2: Dem and Progs use books for grooming children.
Rule 3: Both are getting a fucking.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (ENQN6)

114 92 *throws flag, blows whistle*

Use of word "jigger."

Lose a turn. Two days of re-education camp.

Posted by: Zebra at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (ez9rS)

Why are you being so niggardly?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (ynpvh)

115 Tucker Carlson is out with a four-and-a-half minute clip hyping his interview with Putin, which I assume will be released soon.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (YAtuc)
---
And America will turn commie all at once. 'cause Tucker Carlson hates America.
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:34 PM (krQz2)

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

"See, like Trump, he's a literal agent & puppet of Putin! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (atICx)

116 Use of word "jigger."
Lose a turn. Two days of re-education camp.
Posted by: Zebra at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (ez9rS)

Niggardly > Jigger

Posted by: Al Sharpton, Illiterate at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (Dc73h)

117 USSC has stated government can't practice viewpoint discrimination re 1st A issues.

Bookseller = 1st A issues
What am I missing here?
Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:42 PM (bkWIA)

This so called First Amendment is in a document well over 100 years old, and was written by white Eurpoean men with no representation from women or persons of color whol iterally owned slaves. I don't know why you would try to bring that up when I am explaining what the Constitution says

Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (xhfG9)

118 Tucker hired hookers to pee on a bed Joey Biden slept on.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)

If you would have said young girls it would have been perfect (ly true).

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (ENQN6)

119 nurse ratched, is there somebody there with you IRL? Please let us know your status when you are able.

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (MvF+J)

120 Did anyone in the national press pick up an ACTUAL BOOK BAN attempt by the White House?

*crickets*
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (V1QHJ)

It's not a book ban! It's like the ol' shouting fire in a crowded theater. Only in this case, the fire is that you people might learn we were lying to you the whole time, and that would be bad for "our democracy."

"Our democracy" must be protected at all costs. Even if we have to burn down the whole democracy.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (dGCAG)

121 It says nothing in the Constitution about the government cannot request a book seller to jigger their computerized search results.
Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:37 PM (xhfG9)
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Citation needed.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (7fElN)

122 This so called First Amendment is in a document well over 100 years old, and was written by white Eurpoean men with no representation from women or persons of color whol iterally owned slaves. I don't know why you would try to bring that up when I am explaining what the Constitution says
Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (xhfG9)
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The founders would have never even *dreamed* of Amazon!

There's no way that any 18th-century document applies to Amazon.

Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (krQz2)

123 86 69 I'm Spartacus ! Cmon...who's with me.. charges Capitol Hill

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:36 PM

Leeroy Jenkinssssss!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:39 PM (HlyYF)

Im afraid your right. I call dibbs on the hand drawn porn PC at the reeducation camp on the way to Californy..

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (wW1qL)

124 Slavitt is yet another former Obama drone. Helped push Obamacare.

Biden's presidency is really Obama's 3rd term. Biden is the puppet doing the things Obama wanted to do but didn't want to get too dirty.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (LkLld)

125 No That's what Marxists do

Posted by: Skip at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (fwDg9)

126 I've tasked Sen Vinnie Boom Botz to negotiate a bipartisan censorship bill with Democrat leadership. The question of government censorship must be laid to rest once and for all.

Posted by: Bitch McConnell at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (woPEM)

127 Lord, please send flying sea otters to comfort Nurse Ratched.

Wait, that'll just freak her out... belay that request.

Posted by: PabloD at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (g+IUm)

128 122 The founders would have never even *dreamed* of Amazon!

There's no way that any 18th-century document applies to Amazon.
Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (krQz2)

=======

So...we should ban Amazon?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (GBKbO)

129 So we pretty much went from "It's not happening" to "It's happening and it's a beautiful thing" with government censorship.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (lXCUP)

130 The founders would have never even *dreamed* of Amazon!

There's no way that any 18th-century document applies to Amazon.
Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (krQz2)

Headline: "Lawyers agree"

Posted by: Harvard trained lawyer at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (xhfG9)

131 So...we should ban Amazon?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (GBKbO)
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Nazi.

Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (krQz2)

132 You like Nickelback, you're on a list.
You like Prometheus, you're on a list.
You put carrots in chili, you're on a list.
You put maple syrup on French toast, you're on a list.
You quote Queensryche lyrics, you're on a list.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (9yWhg)

133 ucker Carlson is out with a four-and-a-half minute clip hyping his interview with Putin, which I assume will be released soon.

==

http://tinyurl.com/hbexyc6y

Posted by: runner at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (V13WU)

134 The wretched smell of turtle blood is in the water.

Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (eYF7X)

135 So we pretty much went from "It's not happening" to "It's happening and it's a beautiful thing" with government censorship.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (lXCUP)
++++
The standard progression.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (yjAVs)

136 This year's election will be different, however, because we are going to vote harder this time.

Posted by: brak at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (AR07F)

137 And now we are learning that the whole COVID mess was a big fraud,

It was normal flu that originated in China thanks to Fauci.

Posted by: vic at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (A5THL)

138 This may be in a legal grey area - that is for the courts to decide - but it is not equivalent to the banning of books by states and local school districts.

IANAL but it seems to me that the answers to both those cases are pretty clear.

In the case of the Biden Administration asking Amazon to prod users toward information friendlier to the government case - I suspect that it will pass Constitutional muster. As long as the information was available, regardless of how difficult it was to find, it does not violate the 1st Amendment.

In the case of states prohibiting schools from including specific books in their libraries (in this case pornographic) - I suspect that it will pass Constitutional muster. This is, after all, a case of a legislature prohibiting an inferior governmental agency from taking a specific action.

A private library could stock the book and the librarian would be subject to prosecution for providing porn to minors.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (zhLdt)

139 No vice of any kind on a credit card.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (yjAVs)

That is all one of my cards is!

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (ENQN6)

140 118 Tucker hired underaged hookers to pee on a bed Joey Biden slept on.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)

If you would have said young girls it would have been perfect (ly true).

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 02:45 PM (ENQN6)

Okay, FIFY.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (ynpvh)

141 Now they'll close the border.

For Tucker.

Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (j0Uz8)

142 Amazon officials initially balked at performing "a manual intervention" to remove certain book titles from appearing, arguing that it would be "too visible" and lead to further scrutiny.

That language is nearly identical to that found in the Twitter files that were released shortly after Elon bought the company. Not surprising when you think about it.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (/HDaX)

143 So we pretty much went from "It's not happening" to "It's happening and it's a beautiful thing" with government censorship.

Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (lXCUP)
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A reliable pattern, by now.

Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (krQz2)

144 Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:40 PM (dGCAG)

Tucker hired hookers to pee on a bed Joey Biden slept on.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:43 PM (ynpvh)

No no no! Hookers won't do. We need to find some frumpy past middle aged harpy Karens to say he touched them in the green room, some 40 years or so ago.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (dGCAG)

145 USSC has stated government can't practice viewpoint discrimination re 1st A issues.

Bookseller = 1st A issues
What am I missing here?
Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:42 PM (bkWIA)

We will not interfere with the administration during an Emergency.

Posted by: Justice Roberts... at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (xaFKb)

146 You know what Amazon execs need? A massive tax cut. That’s what!!
- GOP

Posted by: Montec at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (YofvK)

147 127 Lord, please send flying sea otters to comfort Nurse Ratched.

Wait, that'll just freak her out... belay that request.
Posted by: PabloD at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (g+IUm)

I love this place

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (xhfG9)

148 That language is nearly identical to that found in the Twitter files that were released shortly after Elon bought the company. Not surprising when you think about it.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (/HDaX)
++++
Not in the slightest.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (yjAVs)

149 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.

http://tiny.cc/30sowz

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (V1QHJ)

150 137 And now we are learning that the whole COVID mess was a big fraud,

It was normal flu that originated in China thanks to Fauci.
Posted by: vic at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (A5THL)

It was a SARS manipulated to hit a certain receptor.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (ENQN6)

151 123
...
Im afraid your right. I call dibbs on the hand drawn porn PC at the reeducation camp on the way to Californy..

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (wW1qL)

Heh, I've got a step up on you two; I'm already here.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (ynpvh)

152 127 Lord, please send flying sea otters to comfort Nurse Ratched.

Wait, that'll just freak her out... belay that request.
-------------
Why is Nurse upset?

Posted by: Pudinhead at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (Hpgos)

153 I ain't got time to anxiety attack.

Posted by: Dude in Predator at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (j0Uz8)

154 93 35 I think it's safe to stop saying "Biden pressured..." when it comes to corporate decisions on what to censor and what not to censor.

---

But Biden (with the help of his Teleprompter) sure calls Trump a dictator -- and falsely accuses (at the top of his lungs) Trump of calling dead soldiers "losers and suckers". I wish some journo would challenge FJB on that.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (ZeqJs)

155 141 Now they'll close the border.

For Tucker.
Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (j0Uz

He should come across the border like an illegal... seeking Asylum... from the US Government.

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (xaFKb)

156 Now they'll close the border.

For Tucker.
Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (j0Uz

---
*snort*

* Scans passport repeatedly *

"It's not scanning, sir"

Libs: Justice!

Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (krQz2)

157 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (tjClK)

158 Willis homewrecked a marriage
Lied about when the relationship began
Hired the unqualified paramour as a lead prosector
Paid him exorbitant rates
Vacations on the taxpayer dime
Booty calls at a taxpayer-funded hideaway
Then went to a church to say she’s a victim of racism

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (RHGPo)

159 128 122 The founders would have never even *dreamed* of Amazon!

There's no way that any 18th-century document applies to Amazon.
Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (krQz2)

=======

So...we should ban Amazon?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (GBKbO)

All books must be written on parchment or paper using ink and quill, or printing presses.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (ynpvh)

160 So a case can be made for wearing a tactical bear skin hoodie. But how can I get one then?
"No vice of any kind on a credit card.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM (yjAVs)"

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (bkWIA)

161 Biden.

Doing all the things they told me George W. Bush would do.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (tjClK)

162 If Bezos pays an extra $1 in taxes it will communism has arrived.

Posted by: Montec at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (YofvK)

163 128 122 The founders would have never even *dreamed* of Amazon!

There's no way that any 18th-century document applies to Amazon.
Posted by: Lawyers at February 06, 2024 02:46 PM (krQz2)

=======

So...we should ban Amazon?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (GBKbO)

You make a solid case, I'm convinced.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at February 06, 2024 02:51 PM (eYoxG)

164 149 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.

http://tiny.cc/30sowz
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (V1QHJ)

Is this usually a Contingency Fee arrangement?

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 02:51 PM (ZeqJs)

165 Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader
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Good for him. I hope he's serious and not just blowing smoke.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 06, 2024 02:51 PM (woPEM)

166 He should come across the border like an illegal... seeking Asylum... from the US Government.
Posted by: Romeo13 at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (xaFKb)
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They'll find him.

And he'll be the first in a long time prosecuted for illegally crossing the border. "We couldn't find his passport registered anywhere!"

Libs: Victory dance.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:51 PM (krQz2)

167 You like Nickelback, you're on a list.
You like Prometheus, you're on a list.
You put carrots in chili, you're on a list.
You put maple syrup on French toast, you're on a list.
You quote Queensryche lyrics, you're on a list.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus

I've been on lists since I was 19 and supplied my prints to the FBI for a background check to become a commissioned security guard.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (6GRih)

168 135
The standard progression.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (yjAVs)

Well, there are a few intervening steps.
It's not happening.
It's not happening to the degree you think it is.
It's happening. So what?

Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (lXCUP)

169 Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader
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Good for him. I hope he's serious and not just blowing smoke.
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 06, 2024 02:51 PM (woPEM)
---
We have Glitch's reaction:
---

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (krQz2)

170 139 No vice of any kind on a credit card.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM

Feds: "That is the most sketchy behavior we can imagine. Put Joe on a list!"

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (HlyYF)

171 164 149 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.

http://tiny.cc/30sowz
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (V1QHJ)

=====

Well, that's fun.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (GBKbO)

172 I noticed Willis reporting is referring to a 'safe house' when it's really a 'fuck shack'.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (bkWIA)

173 Hello!! How bad is it when Russia has more freedom of the press than the US??

Russians React to Tucker Carlson Visiting Moscow

http://tinyurl.com/23u7y3vr

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (wW1qL)

174 *Tucker walks up to border, pushes button on moose*

Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (j0Uz8)

175 Well, there are a few intervening steps.
It's not happening.
It's not happening to the degree you think it is.
It's happening. So what?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (lXCUP)
++++
Yup. But "It's not happening" is always true.

It's not happening.
It's not happening, and it's not to the degree you think it is.
It's not happening, so what if it is?
It's not happening, and it's great that it's happening.

It doesn't have to be logical.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (yjAVs)

176 139 No vice of any kind on a credit card.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:44 PM

Feds: "That is the most sketchy behavior we can imagine. Put Joe on a list!"
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (HlyYF)
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There is something to be said for maintaining a minimal lifestyle of debauchery if only not to stand out from the crowd....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (7fElN)

177 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.

http://tiny.cc/30sowz
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:49 PM (V1QHJ)

good, GOOD.

Posted by: runner at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (V13WU)

178 168 135
The standard progression.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (yjAVs)

Well, there are a few intervening steps.
It's not happening.
It's not happening to the degree you think it is.
It's happening. So what?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (lXCUP)

It's happening. What're you going to do about it?
It happened. And it'll happen again.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (KbCG3)

179 It's happening. So what?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (lXCUP)

It’s happening, AND WHY AREN’T YOU APPLAUDING?

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (9mfKN)

180 I noticed Willis reporting is referring to a 'safe house' when it's really a 'fuck shack'.
Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (bkWIA)
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Whatchoo talkin' 'bout...Willis?

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (krQz2)

181 So now that Glitch is advising GOP not to vote for the immigration bill, how pissed off is Lankford? Glitch negotiated the bill, not Lankford. Lankford was brought on to be the pitch man. If it were I, I'd be looking for a way to cause Glitch some political pain.

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (V1QHJ)

182 {i]Then went to a church to say she’s a victim of racism
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:50 PM (RHGPo)

Will not step down from office or the Trump case, nor will any Democrat ask that she do so.

They want this worse than we do.

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (xhfG9)

183 Lord, please send flying sea otters to comfort Nurse Ratched.

Wait, that'll just freak her out... belay that request.
Posted by: PabloD at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (g+IUm)

You know she's usually armed... and a good shot, right?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (zhLdt)

184 "Now they'll close the border.
For Tucker.

Posted by: jsg"

I'm a little surprised the regime didn't pull that stunt with Gov Abbot a couple weeks ago.

Posted by: Ripley at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (JojsZ)

185 The standard progression.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (yjAVs)

Well, there are a few intervening steps.
It's not happening.
It's not happening to the degree you think it is.
It's happening. So what?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (lXCUP)

It's happening. What're you going to do about it?
It happened. And it'll happen again.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (KbCG3)
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FA/FO

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (krQz2)

186 Is this usually a Contingency Fee arrangement?

Work on contingency?

No, money down!

Posted by: Lionel Hutz at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (AR07F)

187 I noticed Willis reporting is referring to a 'safe house' when it's really a 'fuck shack'.
Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (bkWIA)
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The B-52's were not available for comment...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (7fElN)

188 173 Hello!! How bad is it when Russia has more freedom of the press than the US??

Russians React to Tucker Carlson Visiting Moscow

http://tinyurl.com/23u7y3vr
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (wW1qL)

=======

How many people have lost their jobs in Russia by reporting bad news on the Ukraine War again?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (GBKbO)

189 Feds: "That is the most sketchy behavior we can imagine. Put Joe on a list!"
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (HlyYF)
++++
I imagine that my very narrow online profile, absence of social media and general use of cash are probably all red flags.

The better approach is probably to carefully cultivate an "average" online presence as a smokescreen, but I don't have the time or patience for that.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (yjAVs)

190 I'm a little surprised the regime didn't pull that stunt with Gov Abbot a couple weeks ago.
Posted by: Ripley

I am, too. More than a little surprised, though.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 06, 2024 02:55 PM (9yWhg)

191 186 Is this usually a Contingency Fee arrangement?

Work on contingency?

No, money down!
Posted by: Lionel Hutz at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (AR07F)

*After hearing the opposing lawyer's opening statement

"Oh, he's good. He's gonna win!" - Lionel Hutz

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:55 PM (KbCG3)

192 I've been on lists since I was 19 and supplied my prints to the FBI for a background check to become a commissioned security guard.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (6GRih)

I was on the bomb squad. My list is real and spectacular.

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (xhfG9)

193 172 I noticed Willis reporting is referring to a 'safe house' when it's really a 'fuck shack'.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM

I think the B-52s had a hit single about that shack after they cleaned up the NSFW language.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (HlyYF)

194 In 2021, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) objected that people were not listening to the informed views of herself and leading experts. Instead, they were reading views of skeptics by searching Amazon and finding books by “prominent spreaders of misinformation.”

Warren blamed Amazon for failing to limit searches or choices:

“This pattern and practice of misbehavior suggests that Amazon is either unwilling or unable to modify its business practices to prevent the spread of falsehoods or the sale of inappropriate products.”

In her letter, Warren gave the company 14 days to change its algorithms to throttle and obstruct efforts to read opposing views.

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (RHGPo)

195
Sorry, not sorry, but I want Tucker Carlson as Veep.

Assassination Insurance ? Check.

Up to speed on every possible issue? Check.

What is most important?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (nIvob)

196 192 I was on the bomb squad. My list is real and spectacular.
Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (xhfG9)

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So you live life on the edge and don't follow anyone's rules just like Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

197 134 The wretched smell of turtle blood is in the water.

Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (eYF7X)

It was time when the Turtle cost us the Senate.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (N39Ws)

198 I think we should put a lot of effort into showing that Democrats are hypocrites. Just hours and hours of time, digging up facts, sourcing them, being meticulous. Could work.

Posted by: ... at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (oNgxs)

199 "Oh, he's good. He's gonna win!" - Lionel Hutz
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:55 PM (KbCG3)
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"Did you see his hands? I think we should settle."

-- Uncle Jack Kelly from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (7fElN)

200 “This pattern and practice of misbehavior suggests that Amazon is either unwilling or unable to modify its business practices to prevent the spread of falsehoods or the sale of inappropriate products.”

In her letter, Warren gave the company 14 days to change its algorithms to throttle and obstruct efforts to read opposing views.
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (RHGPo)

White devil.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (KbCG3)

201 >> Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.

Musk is going to go down as one of the most important voices for free speech in a very dangerous time. I don't agree with everything he says or does but on this issue he puts his money where his mouth is.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (LkLld)

202 Al Sharpton just told Senator Chris Murphy, one of the authors of this disastrous border bill, that America is getting invaded:

“We're looking every day at the invasion of migrants."

We are witnessing the shifting of the Overton Window in real time.

LOL. When you've lost the reverend...

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (eYF7X)

203 Now that Bitch has caved, I bet Nikki Haley's ass is chewing her seat.

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (woPEM)

204 120 Did anyone in the national press pick up an ACTUAL BOOK BAN attempt by the White House?

*crickets*
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 02:32 PM (V1QHJ)

At one extreme is clearly illegal; at the other, clearly legal. In the middle, is what decency and morality governs. What the WH did was wrong.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (gFPw+)

205 So you live life on the edge and don't follow anyone's rules just like Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

Hated it!

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (xhfG9)

206 "So you live life on the edge and don't follow anyone's rules just like Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker?"

No. Like Renner plowing snow. He lived to plow snow.

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (MvF+J)

207 There is something to be said for maintaining a minimal lifestyle of debauchery if only not to stand out from the crowd....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM

Surely, having a paid up AOS Cardboard-level Membership qualifies Morons as meeting the minimum "debauchery" standard?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (HlyYF)

208 205 So you live life on the edge and don't follow anyone's rules just like Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

Hated it!
Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (xhfG9)

=======

Come on, man. Let's sneak out into Baghdad and kidnap some rando because a kid vanished for a day.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:59 PM (GBKbO)

209 So I did see the email from Amazon that discussed the censorship. My one problem? The names were redacted. They shouldn't be. Let them stand proudly behind their actions as they Speak Truth To Power!™

Sure, a lot of hate mail will come their way but that's a small price to pay for them being on the Right Side of History!!

Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:59 PM (lXCUP)

210 In her letter, Warren gave the company 14 days to change its algorithms to throttle and obstruct efforts to read opposing views.

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (RHGPo)

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Scratch a pathological liar, find a fascist totalitarian psychopath.

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 02:59 PM (atICx)

211 And here we often use in church before services begin saying it twice . It is by a man called Leslie Weatherhead who was a minister in London and who lived from 1883 to 1975. He wrote a lovely book about prayer called "The House of Prayer". This is in the "adoration section":

"I turn my thoughts, O God, from self to three. I adore thee. I praise thee. I thank thee .I here turn from this feverish life, to think of thy holiness, -thy love-thy serenity-thy joy-thy mighty purposefulness-thy wisdom- thy beauty- thy truth-thy final omnipotence. Slowly I murmur these great words about thee and let their feeling and significance sink into the deep places of my mind."

I have a feeling from what he says elsewhere that He was affected by anxiety of depression himself ,and also had a deep compassion for others who did

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (Ki//m)

212
You buy a gun, you're on a list.
You go to a conservative church, you're on a list.
You subscribe to certain magazines, you're on a list.
You donate to conservatiave causes, you're on a list.

At some point the list becomes unmanageable.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (63Dwl)

213 192 I've been on lists since I was 19 and supplied my prints to the FBI for a background check to become a commissioned security guard.
Posted by: rickb223 at February 06, 2024 02:52 PM (6GRih)

I was on the bomb squad. My list is real and spectacular.
Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 02:56 PM (xhfG9)

Was in charge of Electonics for COMSUBPAC... you know, the stuff that talks to submarines?

Yeah, I'm on a bunch of lists.

Posted by: Romeo13 at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (xaFKb)

214 Underrated Renner: "S.W.A.T." (2003)

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (MvF+J)

215 The constitution isn't "idiot proof." It probably should be made so. However that's done.

Even the most fundamental rights have been so bastardized by the left to be unrecognizable from the original intent.

That needs to be rectified... like yesterday.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (Q4IgG)

216 136 This year's election will be different, however, because we are going to vote harder this time.
Posted by: brak at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (AR07F)

Longer harder with deeper hanging chads

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (ENQN6)

217 The Trust Buster busted up Big Oil, it's time to bust up Google, Amazon, a
Facebook, eBay etc...

Thanks to Citizens United allowing unlimited corporate campaign spending, there are vast fortunes available to spend on such ventures to feather their nests. This drowns out the limited funds available for an individual to fund a campaign. It's rigged IOW.

And I'm not against the entirety of Citizens United.

Corporations, associations, groups can't vote. They shouldn't be allowed to buy their candidates. We got Biden because MBNA paid for him.

Posted by: torabora at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (bkWIA)

218 174 *Tucker walks up to border, pushes button on moose*
Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (j0Uz

Welcome to Wally World!

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (wW1qL)

219 "So...we should ban Amazon?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison"

*perks up*

Put me in, coach, I can handle it!

Posted by: Sears-Roebuck, Inc at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (ou9hh)

220 The wretched smell of turtle blood is in the water.

Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (eYF7X)

That’s interesting. Maybe a small spark of light in these dark times.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (8e0w3)

221 First Lady was driving home from work yesterday when the car in front of her suddenly decided they needed to break hard and make a quick left turn into a parking lot. She slammed her brakes to avoid contact, which seemed to have aggravated the driver behind her.

She continued along, making a turn on the next road, where the other driver sped by her flipping her off. She returned the favor and he started to brake check her. She backed off, letting him move away. They both continued to another intersection where he entered the turn lane and she pulled up beside.

He rolled down his window, so she did and proceeded to explain her case. He responded with "f*ck you, I'll kill you bitch!" As he opened his door, she said "If you approach my vehicle, I will shoot you." He closes his door and repeats his death threat. She rolls up her window and he proceeds to throw a glass bottle at her, striking the window, hard, but not cracking it.

She got his plate number and made a police report.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

222 U.S. government is completely and irredeemably corrupt. There is no fixing it.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (PWI4f)

223 LOL. When you've lost the reverend...
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (eYF7X)

I blame Dr. Gurgles and the 3rd Reich.

Posted by: Al Sharpton, Illiterate at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (Dc73h)

224 F*cking millennials.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

225 Al Sharpton just told Senator Chris Murphy, one of the authors of this disastrous border bill, that America is getting invaded:

“We're looking every day at the invasion of migrants."

We are witnessing the shifting of the Overton Window in real time.

LOL. When you've lost the reverend...
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (eYF7X)

I mean, it was a piece about how awful Republicans are because they won't let Old Joe deal with the border but, sure, he called it an invasion.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (zhLdt)

226 212
You buy a gun, you're on a list.
You go to a conservative church, you're on a list.
You subscribe to certain magazines, you're on a list.
You donate to conservatiave causes, you're on a list.

At some point the list becomes unmanageable.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (63Dwl)

Dear FiBer
please send me my file.

Dear Citizen,
We have no file on you but will add this letter forthwith.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (ENQN6)

227 194 In 2021, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) objected that people were not listening to the informed views of herself and leading experts. Instead, they were reading views of skeptics by searching Amazon and finding books by “prominent spreaders of misinformation.”

***

Oh, please. A 14th century noblewoman has more of a skill set than Liz Warren. Her entire gig was/is teaching bankruptcy law and from what I've heard when she's opined on the subject, she doesn't know shit about that either.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:02 PM (wb1YC)

228 215 The constitution isn't "idiot proof." It probably should be made so. However that's done.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM

Deport ALL of the Leftists, natural and imported, and it would pretty much be idiot proof the next day.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 03:02 PM (HlyYF)

229 Sure, a lot of hate mail will come their way but that's a small price to pay for them being on the Right Side of History!!

Posted by: NR Pax at February 06, 2024 02:59 PM (lXCUP)

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Consequences Culture FTW!

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 03:02 PM (atICx)

230 New York Community Bank has dropped 59% in the last week and is now facing shareholders suits. One year ago was the bank collapses and now a new bit of fun

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 06, 2024 03:03 PM (4ETP4)

231 Cruz says it’s time for McConnell to step down as GOP leader
Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:48 PM (eYF7X)

That’s interesting. Maybe a small spark of light in these dark times.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (8e0w3)

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He needs to be retired from senate altogether. I know the saying, a ship that size takes a while to turn around but turn it must.

Posted by: Decaf at February 06, 2024 03:03 PM (3JfbU)

232 >>How many people have lost their jobs in Russia by reporting bad news on the Ukraine War again?

Seems like a number of lost their jobs in Ukraine for the same thing. An American even lost his life in a Ukrainian prison for criticizing Zelensky and saying he was lying about the war.

You might have missed Biden's reaction to that because there was no reaction.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 03:03 PM (LkLld)

233
Musk is going to go down as one of the most important voices for free speech in a very dangerous time. I don't agree with everything he says or does but on this issue he puts his money where his mouth is.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM

Tucker just said that Elon is going to put his interview with Putin up on Twitter/X. Which means Tucker has it in the can already.

I wanna hear. I know enough already but more is better.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 06, 2024 03:03 PM (nIvob)

234 So you live life on the edge and don't follow anyone's rules just like Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:57 PM (GBKbO)

I watched this movie on a endless loop at a resort in the Caribbean. It got to the point that you couldn't tell where the original movie began or ended.

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (RHGPo)

235 NYC monthly food benefits for Illegal Aliens are 40 percent higher than welfare for NYC residents.

I want to see them making Soylent Green out of the NY poor to feed to the illegals.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (ENQN6)

236 I don't know, I read those books, and those delicious kids look at least 13 to me.

Posted by: Sen. Lankford (Fake R - 13 is OK) at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (qUkBO)

237 Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (Q4IgG)

There is no possible system that can't be subverted and/or used against itself by bad actors. It is the nature of our reality.

The FF sure as shit tried but you can't argue with natural law.

Posted by: ... at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (oNgxs)

238 234 I watched this movie on a endless loop at a resort in the Caribbean. It got to the point that you couldn't tell where the original movie began or ended.
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (RHGPo)

=======

Since the movie ends with Renner getting off the plane for one more tour, one might argue that's the point!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (GBKbO)

239 212
You buy a gun, you're on a list.
You go to a conservative church, you're on a list.
You subscribe to certain magazines, you're on a list.
You donate to conservatiave causes, you're on a list.

At some point the list becomes unmanageable.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (63Dwl)

You sing inside an abortion clinic and you get 11 years in prison.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 03:05 PM (gFPw+)

240 At some point the list becomes unmanageable.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

***

At some point you'd think it would occur to the members of a 35,000 employee agency that driving a country of well over 330 million people, more than half of them armed, into outright rebellion and civil war would greatly impact their employees' standard of living.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:05 PM (wb1YC)

241 Oh, please. A 14th century noblewoman has more of a skill set than Liz Warren. Her entire gig was/is teaching bankruptcy law and from what I've heard when she's opined on the subject, she doesn't know shit about that either.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:02 PM (wb1YC)

I think all of her data on medical bankruptcy data was quote unquote deleted by UT.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (ENQN6)

242 Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

I am sorry to hear that she had such a tense and difficult experience.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (Ki//m)

243 LOL. When you've lost the reverend...

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 02:58 PM (eYF7X)

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Trump/Sharpton Unity Ticket 2024 -- Resist We Much The Cheat!

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (atICx)

244 Hey folks. I really tried but he's held tight by Satan and I couldn't break his grip.

Posted by: McConnell's Seizure at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (bkWIA)

245 Among that lady's movies, I'd venture that
Zero Dark Thirty > The Hurt Locker

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (MvF+J)

246 We need to build more walls.

And not just to keep illegal aliens out.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (wtvvX)

247 You sing inside an abortion clinic and you get 11 years in prison.
Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at February 06, 2024 03:05 PM (gFPw+)

Papa dont preach.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (ENQN6)

248 235 NYC monthly food benefits for Illegal Aliens are 40 percent higher than welfare for NYC residents.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:04 PM (ENQN6)

The takers are taking the take we usually get to take !

Posted by: Takers at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (j0Uz8)

249 Al Sharpton just told Senator Chris Murphy, one of the authors of this disastrous border bill, that America is getting invaded:

“We're looking every day at the invasion of migrants."

We are witnessing the shifting of the Overton Window in real time.

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Ooh, the crocodile nipping at the Reverend's feet, I hope it takes it's time chomping him.

Posted by: Decaf at February 06, 2024 03:07 PM (3JfbU)

250 245 Among that lady's movies, I'd venture that
Zero Dark Thirty > The Hurt Locker
Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 03:06 PM (MvF+J)

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Probably. But then, Strange Days is probably her best.

And her movie Detroit was hilariously stupid, and the reaction was so bad to it that she simply refused to make a movie for almost a decade.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:07 PM (GBKbO)

251 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.
-
Discovery is going to be fun

Also, Nerdrotic and Az pointed out that tomorrow is Disney's earnings call.

Posted by: Methos at February 06, 2024 03:07 PM (Dnobf)

252 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.

That is a direct violation of Missouri law.

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)

253 I did squats yesterday.

3 x 240lbs then
4 x 3 x 195lbs then
3 x 12 x 95lbs of goblet squats.

Felt pretty good. At 240 I felt like I could easily do a couple more. My program said 3, so I did that.

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (V1QHJ)

254 >>> 221
==
She got his plate number and made a police report.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

WTF?? Sorry to hear that. Hope she's ok now.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (llON8)

255 252 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.

That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)

======

Remember, MO officials: arrest specific individuals. Don't fine organizations.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (GBKbO)

256 Sharpton's head stop shrinking yet?

Posted by: A dude in MI at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (/6GbT)

257 The judges are telling us DC (and they) broke the government without specifically telling us that.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (krQz2)

258 That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)

My Friends! This is not the hill to die on!

~ GOPe

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (9mfKN)

259 She got his plate number and made a police report.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

He was probably a DREAMer, just exercising his newfound rights to FAFO.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (wtvvX)

260 That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)

Yeah, but bortions, so....

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (xhfG9)

261 Acute anxiety attack. I'm not doing well. Please help.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 06, 2024 02:33 PM (H5Jj

----

Prayers up. Been there. Just ride the wave; it always dissipates eventually. Laughing at it helps.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at February 06, 2024 03:09 PM (/ZL/f)

262 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

263 So Hertz is halting plans to buy 65,000 EVs for their fleet.

Because of "the EV slump". 🤡📯

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wb1YC)

264 She got his plate number and made a police report.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

BTW what is that tag number?

Posted by: Alan Filion at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wW1qL)

265 At some point the list becomes unmanageable.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 06, 2024 03:00 PM (63Dwl)
++++
That's what AI systems and other "big data" systems are for.

Seriously.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (yjAVs)

266 @249

>>Ooh, the crocodile nipping at the Reverend's feet, I hope it takes it's time chomping him.

As has been noted, replacement theory is real and black people will be replaced first.

I think some black people are waking up to that fact.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (XV/Pl)

267 262 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

======

Bruise in the shape of the space shuttle.

2/10

Would not bang.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (GBKbO)

268 Lord, please send flying sea otters to comfort Nurse Ratched.

Wait, that'll just freak her out... belay that request.
Posted by: PabloD at February 06, 2024 02:47 PM (g+IUm)

I'm available.

Posted by: otter841 at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (v0R5T)

269 >>262 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)

She needs a couple of those hand warmer things.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (eYF7X)

270 Nurse if you're still here...

I'm praying for you. Know that you will be okay and there are many, many people who love you. Stay strong. You will be all right and this will pass. You can do this.

Posted by: IrishEi at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (PPLn4)

271 I wanna hear. I know enough already but more is better.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at February 06, 2024 03:03 PM (nIvob)
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It is treason to listen to it.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (krQz2)

272 A Meta Oversight Board member whined that the platform's election-interfering 2020 censorship was "not enough."

But muh Facebook group tells me where all the garage sales are! I need to keep an active, revenue generating account for Mark Zuckerburg!

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (2ovLw)

273 >>Tucker just said that Elon is going to put his interview with Putin up on Twitter/X. Which means Tucker has it in the can already.

>>I wanna hear. I know enough already but more is better.

Yea, I listened to Tucker's monologue about the interview and I agree, can't wait to hear it. It's not just infuriating but dangerous that our government is manipulating the news we can hear and read to push their narratives.

This idiotic war never should have happened. The country was lied into a war they mostly know nothing about.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (LkLld)

274 "At some point the list becomes unmanageable."

Renormalization is how I'd fix it.

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (MvF+J)

275 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)

She looks like a ginger to me.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (9yWhg)

276 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

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Ski bunny with bunny slopes!

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (atICx)

277 So Hertz is halting plans to buy 65,000 EVs for their fleet.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wb1YC)
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It will just be less fleet in the winter.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (krQz2)

278 251 Gina Carano announces via X she is suing Lucasfilm and Disney. Elon Musk hired lawyers to assist her. Apparently it's the Schaerr | Jaffe firm.
-
Discovery is going to be fun

Also, Nerdrotic and Az pointed out that tomorrow is Disney's earnings call.

Posted by: Methos at February 06, 2024 03:07 PM (Dnobf)

Haven't they figured out a way to reanimate Walt yet?

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (wtvvX)

279 "She got his plate number and made a police report."

Sounds like a normal day in DC.

Posted by: pawn at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (QB+5g)

280 BgBrother has my best interest at heart every bit as much as Wile E Coyote has Roadrunner's best interest at heart.*

*but BigBrother is much more able and willing to kill me dead.

Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (gxokI)

281 http://tinyurl.com/3k4f5hvt

The illegal visas must be used every year.

thru 2029

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (ENQN6)

282 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.

That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06,
****
I trafficked kids out of the country. They all got paid well and none of them ever had an abortion or a kid. That wasn't an accident. But I'm the baddie and KC PP is doing good. Whatever

Posted by: Zombie Epstein at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (bkWIA)

283 It's always about the back door with these guys.

Posted by: Back door deals at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (8sNng)

284 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

Flannel bikini?

Must be Canadian. WILL NOT BANG.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (wtvvX)

285 This idiotic war never should have happened. The country was lied into a war they mostly know nothing about.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 03:11 PM (LkLld)

----------

* Vietnam has entered the chat *

Posted by: ShainS -- The Demoralization Will Continue Until Morale Improves at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (atICx)

286 277 So Hertz is halting plans to buy 65,000 EVs for their fleet.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wb1YC)
---
It will just be less fleet in the winter.
Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (krQz2)

All Polestar (elec volvo) purchases suspended

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (ENQN6)

287 252 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.

That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)

That's kidnapping, illegal under federal law

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (RHGPo)

288 > So...we should ban Amazon?

Amazon's new CEO is killing the store side of the business. Delivery times are going up. Fake goods are becoming more and more common. It used to be mostly electronics, but all sorts of goods on Amazon are fake now. Their returns used to be pretty good, but since the new CEO came in, it's become a massive cluster.

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (V1QHJ)

289 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.

That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)
++++
Not to mention that it is probably kidnapping.

But Planned Parenthood, so it's all good. Why do you hate women?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (yjAVs)

290 This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

I don't know. There's a crazy vibe in that pic.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (BdMk6)

291
WTF?? Sorry to hear that. Hope she's ok now.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM

Yeah, she was pretty shaken up about it. She told the lady cop she was sorry to call them for such a thing, but wanted to make sure that person was reported. The cop's response was "That's ok. It's just crazy out there."

Not comforting.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (tjClK)

292 Sharpton's head stop shrinking yet?

***

When did it start shrinking? He's been looking like one of Jeff Dunham's acts for the last three or four years.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (wb1YC)

293 Does it puzzle anyone else that we are in an actual shooting war with Iran right now and its not a 24/7 chyron on any news channel?

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (xhfG9)

294 280 BgBrother has my best interest at heart every bit as much as Wile E Coyote has Roadrunner's best interest at heart.*

*but BigBrother is much more able and willing to kill me dead.
Posted by: uniparty, Raping nd Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM (gxokI)

You realized you loved Big Brother

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (ENQN6)

295 >Haven't they figured out a way to reanimate Walt yet?

His head is uh, well, someone unplugged the freezer.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (cf/0E)

296 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.
That is a direct violation of Missouri law.
Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM (ENQN6)
~~~~~

The MO AG announced on X that he's on it.

Posted by: IrishEi at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (PPLn4)

297 So Hertz is halting plans to buy 65,000 EVs for their fleet.

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wb1YC)
---
It will just be less fleet in the winter.

Posted by: Axeman at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM (krQz2)

If a company named HERTZ won't buy your electric cars, I'd say you're pretty fucked.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (wtvvX)

298
BTW what is that tag number?
Posted by: Alan Filion at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wW1qL)

I do not have this info.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (tjClK)

299 Amazon's new CEO is killing the store side of the business. Delivery times are going up. Fake goods are becoming more and more common. It used to be mostly electronics, but all sorts of goods on Amazon are fake now. Their returns used to be pretty good, but since the new CEO came in, it's become a massive cluster.
Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (V1QHJ)

Yeah, but Bezos gets to spend time banging that fairly unattractive woman he ended his marriage for while not advancing the boundaries of civilian spaceflight.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (zhLdt)

300 He didn't mean those death threats. He's just foolin'.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (R4t5M)

301 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

.. you first

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (RHGPo)

302

Now there's a gal with unfunctional fashion sense.
At least she had enough brains to sit on a parka.

Posted by: wth at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (v0R5T)

303 Amazon, Meta and our government share a deep, intense, passionate hatred for our country. And they are very angry that this country doesn’t resemble a Second World dictatorship, like the Soviet Union and East Germany.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (CNd16)

304 > This under-dressed blonde

I like this one a lot. Very cute face and nice, natural looking body. I see a small hint of a belly, but nothing amiss.

Posted by: bonhomme at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (V1QHJ)

305
This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:
https://is.gd/xDovxd
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (yjAVs)

Borderline soul-stealing ginger.

Would not bang.

Ah, who am I kidding? Like a screen door in a blizzard.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (n+4am)

306 That under-dressed lady with the goose-pimply pulchritude is trying to build up a tolerance for those future cold-weather gulags.

Posted by: Paco at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (njExo)

307 Haven't they figured out a way to reanimate Walt yet?

Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:12 PM

Walt is spinning so rapidly in his grave, they could power all of their parks for a year with a couple of coils of copper wire and a few magnets.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM (HlyYF)

308 "This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised"

I think she's up for just about anything.

Posted by: gp Sets In Motion Various Apparatuses at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (MvF+J)

309 This idiotic war never should have happened. The country was lied into a war they mostly know nothing about.

boy that could apply to a few conflicts, huh

Posted by: brak at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (AR07F)

310 America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war,
----------------
Jeepers, this will only cost me some regrets? Deal.

Posted by: Pudinhead at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (Xr4QU)

311 301 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

.. you first

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (RHGPo)

Cats and Dogs sleeping together...
https://youtu.be/-sED4fzIV0k

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (ynpvh)

312 http://tinyurl.com/23u7y3vr
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (wW1qL)

=======

How many people have lost their jobs in Russia by reporting bad news on the Ukraine War again?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 02:54 PM (GBKbO)

I don't know where the Russian man on the street in the vid is getting the news then. Maybe they lurk here at AoSHQ cause they are very knowlegeble and spot on..

Posted by: Alan Filion at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (wW1qL)

313 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

Senate GOP will block border deal, leaving Ukraine in limbo: Hill

Amazing: this is the first time a crowdsourced effort on X to read and "find out what's in the bill before it's passed" crippled an attempt by the uniparty to shove more BS down America's throat

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (RHGPo)

314 Evidence has come to light that KC Planned Parenthood was trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.
___________

Those fetal organs aren't going to harvest themself, you know!

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (lf83v)

315 fetch my brown drawers

http://tinyurl.com/ypnad4tw

Posted by: rhennigantx at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (ENQN6)

316 TheJamesMadison, where can you find a copy/streaming of "Strange Days"?

Posted by: All Hail Eris at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (/ZL/f)

317 >>* Vietnam has entered the chat *

Similar.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (LkLld)

318 off bloody sock!

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (wW1qL)

319 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

.. you first
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (RHGPo)

Ukraine has lost the war. It was never going to win but when their political leadership starting stealing tens of millions of dollars meant to support the war effort all hope was lost. All that can be accomplished at this point is killing more Ukrainians.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (zhLdt)

320 301 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

.. you first
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (RHGPo)
_________

Two outta four ain't bad . . . .

Posted by: Elric Blade at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (iFTx/)

321 Yeah, she was pretty shaken up about it. She told the lady cop she was sorry to call them for such a thing, but wanted to make sure that person was reported. The cop's response was "That's ok. It's just crazy out there."

yeah Sponge is IS crazy and I hope she is ok

right here in Philly over the weekend a lady was behind someone who didn't move after the light went green, so after a while she honked ... and got her car shot up for her trouble. fortunately she wasn't killed but you just have to assume in metro areas other drivers are armed and dangerous, certainly in Philly you need to assume that (we have this thing where one cannot be pulled over by police within city limits)

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (AcWfM)

322 Now there's a gal with unfunctional fashion sense.
At least she had enough brains to sit on a parka.
Posted by: wth at February 06, 2024 03:17 PM
****
I humbley present an alternative to lace wigs and boring parkas.

Posted by: Tactical Bear Skin Hoodie at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (bkWIA)

323 @262

>>This under-dressed blonde in the snow thinks that the totalitarian utopia ain't as great as advertised:

Gotta love a gal with arm bruises and a pooch.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (XV/Pl)

324 It's always about the back door with these guys.
Posted by: Back door deals at February 06, 2024 03:13 PM

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Posted by: Anne Hathaway at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (a3Q+t)

325

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (AcWfM)

326 313 Senate GOP will block border deal, leaving Ukraine in limbo: Hill

Amazing: this is the first time a crowdsourced effort on X to read and "find out what's in the bill before it's passed" crippled an attempt by the uniparty to shove more BS down America's throat
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (RHGPo)

=======

Every time the GOP tries some major amnesty push, there's always immediate and loud pushback from the base that gets them to back down to the point where the legislation doesn't pass.

And yet, Mitch can still find cannon fodder like Lankford to willingly jump in front and take the full brunt of that blowback.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (GBKbO)

327 I don't know. There's a crazy vibe in that pic.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (BdMk6)

I agree. Though I do like that little bit of belly fat.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (8e0w3)

328 317 >>* Vietnam has entered the chat *

Similar.
----------------
Does Kamala have a plan to assassinate Biden?

Posted by: Pudinhead at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (Xr4QU)

329 320 301 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, America will regret it, Ukraine will lose the war, Israel will not defeat Hamas, Palestinians will starve to death and Americans might fight in Europe.

.. you first
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (RHGPo)
_________

Two outta four ain't bad . . . .
Posted by: Elric Blade at February 06, 2024 03:19 PM (iFTx/)

Posted by: Elric Blade at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (iFTx/)

330 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES
_________

That means something good happened.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (lf83v)

331 ok I didn't do that right?

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (AcWfM)

332 Elric Blade to the white courtesy barrel please.

Elric Blade

Posted by: blaster at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (xhfG9)

333 291
WTF?? Sorry to hear that. Hope she's ok now.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 06, 2024 03:08 PM

Yeah, she was pretty shaken up about it. She told the lady cop she was sorry to call them for such a thing, but wanted to make sure that person was reported. The cop's response was "That's ok. It's just crazy out there."

Not comforting.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:15 PM (tjClK)

Sponge - glad to hear she's ok.

For the rest of us, there is a lesson here. Carry. Don't leave home without it.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (N39Ws)

334 Nood. CNN.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM (zhLdt)

335 >>315 fetch my brown drawers

http://tinyurl.com/ypnad4tw
Posted by: rhennigantx

Prolly a drunk enemy invader so, it's all good.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (eYF7X)

336 Francois Mitterand just called. He's very unhappy about the border bill.

Posted by: Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (woPEM)

337 316 TheJamesMadison, where can you find a copy/streaming of "Strange Days"?
Posted by: All Hail Eris at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (/ZL/f)

========

Looks to be on Max. There also looks to be a German Blu-ray which is locked to Region B.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, finishing up the Best Pictures at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (GBKbO)

338 Ukraine has lost the war. It was never going to win but when their political leadership starting stealing tens of millions of dollars meant to support the war effort all hope was lost. All that can be accomplished at this point is killing more Ukrainians.

this is very true

they fucked up

they trusted us

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (AcWfM)

339 231. He needs to be retired from senate altogether. I know the saying, a ship that size takes a while to turn around but turn it must.

How about some round shot below the water line? In a metaphorical, purely figurative sense, of course.

Posted by: Paco at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (njExo)

340 A bold move, Elric. Let's see how it works out for you.

Posted by: The Barrel at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (a3Q+t)

341 This "border security" bill is well beyond a "shit sandwich"

It is the combination of a "shit sandwich", "Hemlock fries", a "Belladonna desert" and washed down with a "cyanide cocktail"

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (RHGPo)

342 It takes some balls to do what Tucker is doing. I hope he has fantastic security.

Posted by: jsg at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (j0Uz8)

343 More bad news for EV's. Hertz is pulling the plug, to coin a phrase.

"Hertz, the rental car giant is pausing plans to buy 65,000 electric cars from EV pioneer Polestar, according to comments made by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath in an interview with The Financial Times.

This comes just weeks after Hertz said it would sell off 20,000 EVs — one-third of its electric vehicle fleet "

Posted by: WisRich at February 06, 2024 03:21 PM (G0vdT)

344 Yeah, but Bezos gets to spend time banging that fairly unattractive woman he ended his marriage for while not advancing the boundaries of civilian spaceflight.

***

"Watch how smart I am as I give my ex-wife 50 billion dollars and then turn around and marry a woman almost exactly the same make and model as her except with more aftermarket parts. I decided to do that rather than round up a half dozen young 20ish-year-old 10s out there for a harem. Did I mention I'm smart?"

Posted by: Azathoth at February 06, 2024 03:22 PM (wb1YC)

345 If you're going to fight in Europe you're going to need to bring me.

Posted by: Tactical Bear Skin Hoodie at February 06, 2024 03:22 PM (bkWIA)

346
Advance boldly into The Barrel.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 06, 2024 03:22 PM (n+4am)

347 SOOOOOOOO CLOSE!!!!!!!

Posted by: The Barrrel at February 06, 2024 03:22 PM (wtvvX)

348 Amazon still offers the Deplorable Gourmet, though.
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You buy it you are on a list

Fortunately for me, I got my signed copy as a MoMe door prize. I'm sure I'm on plenty of other lists though.

Posted by: Oddbob at February 06, 2024 03:23 PM (sNc8Y)

349 NOOD

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 03:23 PM (ynpvh)

350 Gotta love a gal with arm bruises and a pooch.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM

My wife is always sporting at least one bruise.

Of course, instead of using her eyes to guide her when she is walking, she opts instead for the roomba approach.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 03:23 PM (HlyYF)

351 BTW what is that tag number?
Posted by: Alan Filion at February 06, 2024 03:10 PM (wW1qL)

I do not have this info.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:16 PM (tjClK)

All in fun mate! sorry for the unnecessary drama your wife had to endure..

Alan Winston Filion Created a Website and Was Selling His Swatting Services Online to Radical Leftists Where They Could Purchase His Swat for a Fee

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 06, 2024 03:23 PM (wW1qL)

352 @326

>>Every time the GOP tries some major amnesty push, there's always immediate and loud pushback from the base that gets them to back down to the point where the legislation doesn't pass.

The have been trying this same okidoke since 2004 with the exact same results.

The GOP are the Seattle Mariners of Cleveland Browns.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 06, 2024 03:23 PM (XV/Pl)

353 Slavitt and anyone else who violates First Amendment rights should be barred permanently from being involved in government either as employee or appointee
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 06, 2024 02:28 PM (4ETP4)

If I were to say what really should be done to these shitweasels, i would be banned.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 06, 2024 03:24 PM (tkR6S)

354 Amazing: this is the first time a crowdsourced effort on X to read and "find out what's in the bill before it's passed" crippled an attempt by the uniparty to shove more BS down America's throat
Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:18 PM (RHGPo)

It's a win at the bottom of a mountain of losses, but I'll take it.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 06, 2024 03:25 PM (BdMk6)

355 Does Kamala have a plan to assassinate Biden?

Posted by: Pudinhead at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM

The Venn Diagram of "things Kamala would like to do" and "things Kamala is capable of doing" is two circles that do not come close to intersecting at any point.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 03:25 PM (HlyYF)

356 Just tested my emergency de-strikethrough, de-bold, de-italized addition to my name...and it apparrently works.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 03:26 PM (ynpvh)

357 Maybe I can avoid the Barrel now.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 03:26 PM (ynpvh)

358 355 Does Kamala have a plan to assassinate Biden?

Posted by: Pudinhead at February 06, 2024 03:20 PM

The Venn Diagram of "things Kamala would like to do" and "things Kamala is capable of doing" is two circles that do not come close to intersecting at any point.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at February 06, 2024 03:25 PM (HlyYF)

She sucks at everything she does.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at February 06, 2024 03:27 PM (ynpvh)

359 It's happening. What're you going to do about it?
It happened. And it'll happen again.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at February 06, 2024 02:53 PM (KbCG3

Anyone who opposes it happening is a white supremacist Russian spy.

Posted by: Montec at February 06, 2024 03:30 PM (YofvK)

360 Oh no Ukraine won’t get $50b more tax dollars. The horror.

Posted by: Montec at February 06, 2024 03:32 PM (YofvK)

361 The Palestinians are the Haitians of the Arab World

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:36 PM (RHGPo)

362 Former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to fuck things up."

Afghanistan and Ukraine

Posted by: SMOD at February 06, 2024 03:37 PM (RHGPo)

363 First Lady was driving home from work yesterday when the car in front of her suddenly decided they needed to break hard and make a quick left turn into a parking lot. She slammed her brakes to avoid contact, which seemed to have aggravated the driver behind her.

She continued along, making a turn on the next road, where the other driver sped by her flipping her off. She returned the favor and he started to brake check her. She backed off, letting him move away. They both continued to another intersection where he entered the turn lane and she pulled up beside.

He rolled down his window, so she did and proceeded to explain her case. He responded with "f*ck you, I'll kill you bitch!" As he opened his door, she said "If you approach my vehicle, I will shoot you." He closes his door and repeats his death threat. She rolls up her window and he proceeds to throw a glass bottle at her, striking the window, hard, but not cracking it.

She got his plate number and made a police report.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at February 06, 2024 03:01 PM (tjClK)

Two words: Dash Cam. They seem to be a necessity in today's world.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at February 06, 2024 03:43 PM (iODuv)

364 Flannel bikini?

Must be Canadian. WILL NOT BANG.
Posted by: Tex Lovera at February 06, 2024 03:14 PM (wtvvX)

I'd check her out.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 06, 2024 03:44 PM (tkR6S)

365 I really want to know if the government was censoring in particular the news that remdesivir didn't work.

Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at February 06, 2024 03:46 PM (gHSfI)

366 Dems Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) EXPLODES, says if the bill is killed, (1) America will regret it, (2)Ukraine will lose the war, (3)Israel will not defeat Hamas, (4)Palestinians will starve to death and (5)Americans might fight in Europe

(1) regret what?
(2) oh no, the Uniparty Money Laundry will close
(3) how so?
(4) good
(5) let the f'ing EU fight this time

Posted by: Chuck C at February 06, 2024 03:58 PM (xttsV)

367 As a trip down (recent) Memory Lane I picked up Glenn Greenwald's "No Place to Hide" (2014) which details the Snowden revelations.

It is amazing to me how, with recent blowup of the Twitter files and MO v Biden, the whole NSA Operation PRISM (also involving pressuring and colluding with tech companies) and Verizon mass data gathering ops just seem not to come up.

That is, BEFORE the Twitter files we already knew the government does most of its real dirty work in "cooperation" with "private" Big Tech companies, who provide the work around (reach arounds) to circumvent the 4th Amendment. That's not even to get into the Five Eyes.

So after the Snowden files, and Twitter files, and MO v. Biden, this is about the umpteenth major CONFIRMATION of the pattern of a classic fascism in the form of tyrannical "public private partnership."

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Posted by: bremen at February 06, 2024 04:47 PM (oPS6r)

369 Of course, 'cause most of the federal government, including the Bern & Liz, and the AFL-CIO, were up to their eyeballs working on obstructing 45 (Florida and Texas, too) & wrecking the economy. (FJB & Congress covered the private unions & pension funds afterwards. Yay!)

CNBC, The union battle versus Trump administration over bringing workers back, safely - Published & updated Jul 10, 2020

In part, "Unions, including the AFL-CIO, criticize the Department of Labor, saying emergency rules for the pandemic are needed."

"The dispute escalates as workplace exposure in meat packing plants move back into the spotlight, and as states like Texas and Florida pause efforts to reopen their economies." Yup.

"The pandemic has already caused more illness and death among workers in a shorter period of time than any other workplace health crisis since the (OSH) Act's adoption in 1970," lawyers for the AFL-CIO wrote in a June 18 petition to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington." Nope.

Tyson, more rules needed, public mask mandate in all 50 states, etc. Scalia v. Trumka.
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They can do that 'cause Labor has had its OccDocs in Amazon warehouses acting as if they know ergonomics. Heh.

Posted by: L - Confident they're working on new 'rope-a-dope' techniques for the Presidential election at February 06, 2024 05:03 PM (GshMh)

370 Tell me. How I should respect any piece of shit sporting a badge that shows up at my door, or at the door of my neighbor.

Solzhenitsyn was right. Only when the jackboots kiss their families goodbye each day will we have justice.

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