The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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February 29 is the birthday of Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini, born in 1792. He is mostly known for his operas (both the "Lone Ranger" and "Bambi" themes are from Rossini's "William Tell" Overture), but he also wrote piano works later in life called "Sins of Old Age." Here is one piece called "Ouf! les petits pois!"
Rossini died shortly after his 18th birthday in 1868.(H/T Isophorone Blog)

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My love of coffee is not some shtick to entertain you folks. Our current coffee maker isn't cheap. Do I hold the opinion of "Price is no object for coffee"? No!(H/T Winston GOPe)

When The Coffee Addiction Gets Out of Hand

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Good morning World Wide Moron Horde. Before we get to the Prayer Revival, just a few housekeeping matters. (Rulz for those of you in Sanborn)

1) This is an open thread without any 100 comment requirement. You are free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away the morning.
2) Maple Syrup may be applied to any breakfast item you wish.
3) Be considerate to others and/or nice.
4) Feel free to run with sharp objects if you must. We prefer you didn't.
5) Have a wonderful weekend.

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Thank you Annie for today's following Prayer Revival...........

AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
2/3 -Washington Nearsider has been and remains sincerely grateful for the prayers and well-wishes of the Horde. He has withdrawn his TSP and has enough money left to get through late March – early April. He will accrue debt with the custody hearings which begin 3/6. He has 3 interviews scheduled for the week of 2/5. He is also attempting to expand his custom model building services to bring in additional income by leaning on 20 years of experience building models of all kinds: building planes, tanks, ships, etc. Please contact him through the comments or email Annie’s Stew, and she can send you his direct contact information. He sends his thanks for his daily dose of sanity in an otherwise crazy world, and for the constant stream of wonderful Fani Willis euphemisms.
2/28 Update – Washington Nearsider has learned that this coming Wednesday, he is likely to lose full custody of his two young children until he can replace the salary he lost after being removed from his federal position. While he is still pursuing a higher-level job, he has started working at the local Home Depot, more to keep his children insured than for the wages. He has several more interviews over the coming week or so and hopes that at least one of them will pan out. His savings will run out in about three weeks, and then things have the potential to become extremely difficult; however, three weeks is three weeks, and anything could happen between now and then.
1/20 – Jewells said she has spent the last 2 days recovering from the latest chemo treatment. Praise God, it has gone much better. She still had pain, but was able to manage it with oxy, but it makes her very weak.
2/15 – Jewells has an update that the PET scan showed great results, and her MRI showed no cancer!
2/3 – Teresa in Fort Worth would appreciate prayers for Leigh, the director of a school for students of all ages with Down Syndrome. Leigh has been diagnosed with Soft Tissue Sarcoma. The tumor was removed this week, and they think they got all of it. Leigh would appreciate the prayers.
2/17 Update – The mass in Leigh’s shoulder is benign, and she does NOT have soft tissue sarcoma. She thanks everyone for their prayers on her behalf.
2/3 – Reforger asked for prayers for his Coworker, “D”, a widowed mom of 4 who is having a rough time with daughter #1. The daughter is skipping school, was caught 3 times and now police and social workers are involved. “D” is beside herself. She is having to miss work (and pay) to do probation stuff and keep appointments with “therapists”.
2/10 Update – Reforger reports that Coworker “D” and her daughter are doing better. He also relayed a funny story that ended up with him being able to bless “D” with another $200!
2/3 – Polliwog the ‘Ette would appreciate prayers for Inspector’s back pain. It’s been bad enough that he’s had to admit it’s a problem. It also keeps him from sleeping or being able to do even mild exercise, both of which are important for managing his blood pressure. They’d appreciate prayers for complete healing, but also wisdom on how to prevent future problems.
2/10 Update – As soon as she asked for prayers, God brought to mind something that helped Inspector the last time, but they’d forgotten to try. His back is substantially better, and he’s become convinced that it’s the sitting, not the exercise, that causes problems, and that is also a victory.
2/3 – Fenelon Spoke asked for “P”, who needs prayers for his return to faith as a Christian. Also, prayers for Pam, who needs continued healing after a pacemaker insertion, are appreciated.
2/24 Update – Please keep praying for “P” and his faith.
2/8 – It’s me, Donna, asked for prayers after some bad lab tests. It turns out it’s not as bad as thought and easily treated. Thanks so much for the prayers.
2/10 – Sock Monkey asked for prayers for his BIL, who woke up 2/9 with no feeling in his legs and unable to walk. After a lengthy visit to the ER, a growth was discovered on his spine. Doctors were only able to remove part of it during an 8.5 hour surgery on 2/10. The mass is probably cancerous, but they don’t know what type. His prognosis for walking again is not high. The family would appreciate prayers for healing, strength, and comfort.
2/10 - Mindful webworker asked for prayers for a dear, long-time family friend, Levi, who is in a desperate, dangerous state of distress and is an immediate threat to himself and others. Please send up prayers that he can swiftly be freed from the demons that confuse his mind and torture his soul, and that his family would be protected, and that he would return to Jesus.
2/10 – Martini Farmer asked for prayers for his son, who lost his job this past week due to DEI.
2/10 – Berserker-Dragonheads Division is in the hospital. He had a cardiac cath, then was sent straight in for bypass surgery.
2/11 Update – He had 2 arteries 100% blocked, 1 that was 95%, and another that was 80%. So he had a quad. He says the hospital and staff are great.
2/17 – Muldoon humbly asks for prayers for his daughter Michele, for healing. She has suffered for years from severe debilitating migraines that have resulted in her becoming largely withdrawn from society.
2/20 – Lady in Black requested prayers for her stepmother, Bonnie. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 9 years ago. About 2 years ago, it came back and she had a mastectomy. Now she has a lump showing in her lung and is getting ready to have a biopsy. She is depressed and very worried. Any prayers for her would be greatly appreciated.
2/21 – TecumsehTea sends many thanks for the prayers for Pastor Joe. He had his post-surgical followup today. Stitches are out, no radiation or other treatments are needed. In 3 months he will have another MRI.
2/21 – Prayers for the family and friends who mourn the loss of GnuBreed.
2/24 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for Joanne, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, stage 4. Prayers are also needed for Karen, Joanne’s niece, who will have to manage things for Joanne (as the closest family member).
2/26 – Alex the Chick reported that Bandersnatch passed away last night.
2/27 – rhennigantx asked for prayers for his friend Tim, who had a stroke on Sunday.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 07:55 AM

Comments

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1 Fisiet!

Posted by: AI Garbage Generator at March 02, 2024 07:56 AM (vFG9F)

2 held as

Posted by: Ciampino - ROCKET SCIENCE all the way at March 02, 2024 07:59 AM (qfLjt)

3 Adding CAT's kid to the list and I hope he comes home from the hospital soon.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 07:59 AM (vFG9F)

4 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at March 02, 2024 07:59 AM (ju2Fy)

5 "Rossini died shortly after his 18th birthday in 1868."

Math is hard before coffee.

Posted by: RS at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (E7m29)

6 MusHum did you read any of the Poodle book?

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (vFG9F)

7 "Mis"Hum.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:01 AM (vFG9F)

8 Good morning horde
Leftover coffee and cinnamon bagel soon

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 08:01 AM (fwDg9)

9 Chesapeake rain day.
No golf
Gym day

Posted by: Redenzo at March 02, 2024 08:02 AM (1szYR)

10 Hello horde

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 02, 2024 08:03 AM (DpEcY)

11 Community Coffee Signature Blend on a foggy, damp and overcast morning. Got some bacon, hashbrowns and an over-easy egg in my future.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 08:03 AM (Q4IgG)

12 Good morning MisHum, thanks for the coffee thread.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:04 AM (aRzB+)

13 Good morning everyone.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:04 AM (SfhV1)

14 Prayers for the Horde's intentions both voiced and unvoiced.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:05 AM (aRzB+)

15 From the Sidebar:

Happy Texas Independence Day! (3/02/1836) It’s fascinating that in my lifetime, the defining moments and phrases of the Texas Revolution have switched from the victory at San Jacinto (“Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!”

and the valor at the Alamo (“I shall never surrender or retreat.” “Victory or death!”

The Alamo was a Travis-ty. They should have abandoned the fort and regrouped. Lost alot of good men for nothing.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 08:05 AM (N3GIM)

16 Well, we made it through February. There's that.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:05 AM (SfhV1)

17 Good morning. Loading up the car with breakfast casseroles and muffins for our bi-weekly get together with people from church. Just popping in to say hello.
Prayers up for all the concerns.
Pastor Joe is continuing to make progress, 3 weeks into his healing. 3 down, 3 to go.
God is faithful, God is good.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 02, 2024 08:06 AM (JrYM1)

18 Good morning everyone. Prayers for all intentions - those asked, and those known but to God.

"In my distress I cried out to the Lord, and He answered my prayer. From the midst of the netherworld I begged for help, and You heard my voice. For You hurled me into the deep, into the midst of the sea, and the flood waters enveloped me; beneath all Your breakers and Your billows I was submerged. Then I said: “I have been exiled from Your sight. Never again will I gaze upon Your holy Temple.”
The waters swirled around me, endangering my life; I was enveloped by the abyss as seaweed clung to my body.
Down I descended to the base of the mountains; the gates of the netherworld were closing behind me forever. But You rescued my life from the pit, O Lord, my God. When my soul grew faint within me, I remembered the Lord. You heard my prayer in Your sacred Temple. Those who worship worthless idols renounce the source of their mercy. But I, with jubilant praise, will offer sacrifice to You.
The vows that I have made I will keep, for deliverance is from the Lord."
~ Jonah 2: 3-10

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:06 AM (WXNFJ)

19 What a beautiful passage, Tonypete.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:07 AM (SfhV1)

20 Good morning World Wide Moron Horde. Before we get to the Prayer Revival, just a few housekeeping matters. (Rulz for those of you in Sanborn);

Can we pull the pigtails of our 'Ettes?

I guess the more on point question would be 'Will we live through it?'

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:08 AM (WXNFJ)

21 I was saving this for JJ's hobby thread but....

Have you ever tried archery blindfolded?

You don't know what you're missing.

Ba dum tssa!

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at March 02, 2024 08:08 AM (/1UO6)

22 Good morning, everyone!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 08:08 AM (llXky)

23 February was a black month with all those millions of illegal alien felons.

Posted by: Ciampino - Let me know when your DNA gets changed ok? at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (qfLjt)

24 Alex the Chick reported that Bandersnatch passed away last night
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Oh, my I am saddened at this news.

May his memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (RIvkX)

25
Well, we made it through February. There's that.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:05 AM

Not on the Tech Thread, Pixy is up to February 33rd. Since Australia uses the meteorological definition of seasons he may be bitterly clinging to summer which ends on the last day of February.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (RKVpM)

26 I ordered something from China (yeah, I know) for $5 with free shipping. I don't know how they do it. It's not here yet but USPS tracking says it's been to:

ATLANTA GA
PALMETTO, GA
FAIRBURN, GA
DALLAS TX
CITY OF INDUSTRY CA

I couldn't mail the same package across town for $5 and this is coming from China. No wonder the USPS loses so much money.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (vFG9F)

27 I wonder who's really in charge...

Posted by: Karine Jean Pierre's Brain at March 02, 2024 08:10 AM (fIKv5)

28 T O D A Y !!!!!!

SpaceX/NASA - Falcon 9/Crew Dragon
SpaceX Crew-8 - LC39-A - KSC
March 2nd at 7:15 p.m. ET

http://tinyurl.com/yswjyer4

This is a manned launch.

Posted by: Ciampino - Let me know when your RNA gets changed ok? at March 02, 2024 08:10 AM (qfLjt)

29 hiya

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:10 AM (T4tVD)

30 "You don't know what you're missing.
Ba dum tssa!
Posted by: Blutarski"

Ha ha. Take a bow.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)

31 Just dropping in to say will be praying for all intentions and to ask for prayers for those affected by the Panhandle wildfires, the largest since they've been keeping records.

Many still own their land, but literally nothing else.
Many thanks.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at March 02, 2024 08:11 AM (jN2/U)

32 T O D A Y !!!!!!

SpaceX/NASA - Falcon 9/Crew Dragon
SpaceX Crew-8 - LC39-A - KSC
March 2nd at 7:15 p.m. ET

Whenever I see these types of posts, I always think of rickl.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:11 AM (SfhV1)

33 Lord,
Thank you for many blessings already received. Thank you for placing each and every one of us on the path you chose for us before the creation.
Thank you for the strength you provide for resisting temptation.
Thank you for your son, Jesus, who paid for our sins.
Amen

Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (khxKA)

34 The Alamo was a Travis-ty. They should have abandoned the fort and regrouped. Lost alot of good men for nothing.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 08:05 AM (N3GIM)
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In the last 20 years, every single alleged principle has been inverted by the elites. History has been completely re-written in real time. George Orwell's famous formulation that "We've always been at war with Eastasia" has become a moving target, with enemies, truths and slogans changing on a time frame that Stalinists would have considered absurd.

Only God remains constant, and that is where we must turn to find peace.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (llXky)

35 Amen

Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (khxKA)

Amen.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (SfhV1)

36 Ciampino's Rescue Kitties

Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all

There's another more extensive photo update #235 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.

https://is.gd/WQ5JcT OR http://tinyurl.com/4pak97f6

ALSO LIVE STREAMING!! - Now most nights as well

https://is.gd/qyDILz OR http://tinyurl.com/2rvjn93v

Pictures of the pregnant Calico Girl.

Posted by: Ciampino - Let me know when your rRNA gets changed ok? at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (qfLjt)

37 Thank you annie and mh and you dear horde for your prayers.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (RIvkX)

38 Morning.

I am: Home.

I drank: Only a little.

I went to bed: Early.

I am now: Awake.

I do not want to get: Up.

Posted by: Robert at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (1Yy3c)

39 19 What a beautiful passage, Tonypete.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:07 AM (SfhV1)

Yes. I wept. Thank you for bringing that this morning.

Prayers for all. We have lost so many loved ones recently.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (OX9vb)

40 The Washington Nearsider situation reminds me of the perilous situation this country is in. He declined to perform what his upper management asked of him because he felt it was morally wrong; presto, he is fired.

Contrast this with the FIB agents that chained a non-violent journalist in-place at a police station for hours because he had continued to report on the J6 atrocities.

Those agents ALL went home that night proud that their pensions were still intact, and slept like babies!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (hOUT3)

41 And Happy Independence Day, fellow Texans of the Horde!
Time to put the flag out...

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at March 02, 2024 08:15 AM (jN2/U)

42 I ordered something from China (yeah, I know) for $5 with free shipping. I don't know how they do it. It's not here yet but USPS tracking says it's been to:

ATLANTA GA
PALMETTO, GA
FAIRBURN, GA
DALLAS TX
CITY OF INDUSTRY CA

Do they give ya a copy of Hank Snow's I've Been Everywhere ?

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:15 AM (T4tVD)

43 32

Whenever I see these types of posts, I always think of rickl.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:11 AM (SfhV1)
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Well rickl was before my time (I lurked for many years), so when someone said that I should do that task I gladly accepted.

Posted by: Ciampino - The vastness of Space at March 02, 2024 08:16 AM (qfLjt)

44 Of course, Murkowski endorses Haley.

Posted by: davidt at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (SYTee)

45 Prayers up for alla Youse !

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (T4tVD)

46 And thank you, MisHum. Is it time for second breakfast yet?

Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (khxKA)

47 Good morning Mis Hum and dear Moron friends. I offer my prayers for the listed intentions, for all of you, and for my SIL whose brother (late forties) died suddenly/unexpectedly this week.

This song recently found me, bringing a message I was needing to hear. Perhaps some of you may be similarly moved:

https://youtu.be/LBEKQ8M_kB4

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (kOluj)

48 35 Amen

Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (khxKA)

Amen.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:12 AM (SfhV1)

And Amen Again!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:18 AM (hOUT3)

49 Prayers up for alla Youse !
Posted by: JT

Ditto! To Yinz too!

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:19 AM (WXNFJ)

50 I couldn't watch the entire espresso machine video; but, I know I wouldn't pay 20k for the machine.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:20 AM (aRzB+)

51
I took my portable solar panel and backup 2k battery outside in the brilliant sunshine yesterday. After a 12 hour plus power outage on Wednesday it was at 35%. It was about 45 degrees outside. About 2:30 pm it registered 99% charged so I stopped it there as a test.

Sure enough, after I brought it inside to a 70 degree room it registered 100% charged.

Just an FYI.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:21 AM (RKVpM)

52 >>>> The Alamo was a Travis-ty. They should have abandoned the fort and regrouped. Lost alot of good men for nothing.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy
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Except it galvanized awareness that there would be a reckoning and allowed Sam Houston to gather and train an army on the way to San Jacinto.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 08:21 AM (Qzt2z)

53 A prayer for peace for Washington Nearsider.

Justice is coming.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:21 AM (RIvkX)

54 Prayers up for The Horde.

More on Rossini. An unusual character.

https://tinyurl.com/2x7ybfdn

Posted by: KT at March 02, 2024 08:22 AM (rrtZS)

55 I couldn't watch the entire espresso machine video; but, I know I wouldn't pay 20k for the machine.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

That damn thing also can be utilized as a electron microscope, a fusion reactor, and a turbo encabulator.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:22 AM (WXNFJ)

56 Of course, Murkowski endorses Haley.

Posted by: davidt at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (SYTee)

Dusty crotch tombs unite!

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:23 AM (VwHCD)

57 Hiya TonyPete !

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:23 AM (T4tVD)

58 What the hell am I doing up so early. This is getting annoying.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:24 AM (VwHCD)

59
Contrast this with the FIB agents that chained a non-violent journalist in-place at a police station for hours because he had continued to report on the J6 atrocities.

They told him to wear sandals as they were going to shackle his feet. I noticed he ignored them and wore 'street shoes'.

Four misdemeanor bullshit charges and they shackle him. This is not America.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (RKVpM)

60 Hey Berserker, so glad to hear you are doing well. The lovely Mrs. sends her warm regards and wants you to know she would be thrilled to discuss hair care products again.

Not kidding.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (WXNFJ)

61 Mostly survived the moving day yesterday. Two pick-up loads, three trips each.
And then, just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water,,,
Time for musical stoves.
Pull stove out of house they were leaving and load it.
Unload stove from daughter's house and replace their stove with it.
Drive to "new" house. Pull stove from it and replace with stove pulled from other house.
Load stove from "new" house onto SiL's pu.
Move fridge/freezer from kitchen to basement.
My old '85' K10 survived.
Jury somewhat out on this old man.
Going back today, early pm, for another trip,,, or two.
Will be bringing my old, powered, 24 channel Yamaha mixer home with me. Whether or not I'll be able to carry it into the house...

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (o3xwr)

62 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (u82oZ)

63 brcc ak47

Posted by: rhennigantx at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (ENQN6)

64 Bought my coffee machine at Wally's. Every day it brings forth hot, black coffee. mmmm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRyN9wQ1taY

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 08:26 AM (Qzt2z)

65
That damn thing also can be utilized as a electron microscope, a fusion reactor, and a turbo encabulator.
Posted by: Tonypete

I'd bet it would work as a flux capacitor on Elon's truck too.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:26 AM (aRzB+)

66 58 What the hell am I doing up so early. This is getting annoying.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:24 AM (VwHCD)

It's amazing how removing a few blockages can change things, eh?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 08:27 AM (OX9vb)

67 Off to Mass - later dear Horde!

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:27 AM (WXNFJ)

68 Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (o3xwr)
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I'm exhausted!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:28 AM (RIvkX)

69 "Do us a favor" they ask as they haul a man in for public humiliation and ritualistic shaming.

Hey, make sure you get a haircut too so your dunce cap is easier to staple to your stupid kulak skull. Thanks, bro.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 02, 2024 08:28 AM (9UlRk)

70 What the hell am I doing up so early. This is getting annoying.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads

This is what happens when your brain and body start getting required amounts of blood oxygen!

(Very glad to know you're recovering! And say hello to Mrs. Berserker-Dragonheads for us both.)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:28 AM (aRzB+)

71 No ever how bad the coffee addiction is I would trade it for drinking booze. I never had the predilection for coffee but I keep pushing it down my throat every morning. I like it. But I go with the most general drip coffee maker available. The authorities say American paper filter drip coffee is the most healthy for your liver. I’ve cut down on views and don’t have any liver problems but hey by chance it? I get the coffee addiction, but no way is it capable to people addicted to booze, it is a different level.

And again, in this day and age, you see people wafting with pot smoke. I don’t get how anyone thinks this is normal. This is not the way it was supposed to be. I see someone wafting with pot smoke I immediately discount them. Then again, if someone stumbling because their booze hound of course you have to avoid those people.

It’s a meme now, but the line “go home, you’re drunk!” Hits so hard. Sure we have all been drunk at one point, but at that point you lose everything, no one takes you seriously, people should remember that and take it into account.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:29 AM (LX56V)

72 46 And thank you, MisHum. Is it time for second breakfast yet?
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 08:17 AM (khxKA)

Biscuits and sawmill gravy this time!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:29 AM (hOUT3)

73 @33 - Eromero
Absolutely spot on!

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:29 AM (o3xwr)

74 Morning. Prayer for all asking and those in need but not asking.

Update on coworker D and daughter.
They had to incarcerate her. She's gone nuts. Trashed her room, broke everything she could get her hands on, punched holes in the walls and here is why she is really fucked, kicked a cop. They are not being forgiving about that.

Wish there was more I could do. Known this little girl since she was a peppy smart 8yo. Bought every box of Thin Mints I've devoured in the last 5 years from her. Thank you all for the prayer for her. She could use a lot more.

Aside from that we got about 6 inches of snow last night. It's stopped now but the wind is howling and it's a whiteout from blowing snow. Went to let the cat out and he gave me that 'I think I'll shit in the box' look and wandered off.

Posted by: Reforger at March 02, 2024 08:31 AM (3z/6E)

75 Off to Mass - later dear Horde!
Posted by: Tonypete

Say one for Da Horde ! (or TWO, even !)

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:31 AM (T4tVD)

76 Can we pull the pigtails of our 'Ettes?
I guess the more on point question would be 'Will we live through it?'
Posted by: Tonypete

Um ... No!!
Have you seen them put holes in targets and hit a tiny white steel plate at 400 yards? Death with a wonderful smile.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:31 AM (u82oZ)

77 6 MusHum did you read any of the Poodle book?
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (vFG9F)

7 "Mis"Hum.
Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:01 AM (vFG9F)

Good morning fd.

I've started it. It's a difficult read
But, I will get through it

Maybe in May, I have a feeling I'm going in for a new wheel sometime this spring.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:33 AM (QXQ4l)

78 Hiya Grammie !

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:33 AM (T4tVD)

79 Saturday greetings, y'all.

Slightly chilly but clear and sunny for Daisy's & my walk this morning. Big red-orange sun. Wisps of fog below the treeline, rising off the pasture. Birds doin' they thang. March coming in like a lamb.

Posted by: mindful webworker - at leash we have fun at March 02, 2024 08:33 AM (gMj+h)

80 Update on coworker D and daughter.
They had to incarcerate her. She's gone nuts. Posted by: Reforger at March 02, 2024 08:31 AM (3z/6E)

This is probably the best thing for her. Good dose of reality. I hope she gets rehabilitative help, and that D finds peace with the situation.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (OX9vb)

81 I am a bit shocked to buy Republicans like Mark Levin and others who’ve gone all in on this idea that Democrats were the CSA and Democrats were the Confederates.

I get their point, but I think they are not nuance enough with this debate. Southerners are the core of the Republican party, and no one‘s going to question that because it’s the case. it wasn’t just a couple of decades ago when southerners took pride in their heritage and the people that fought who were there grandparents and great grandparents. I get that the CSA was in the wrong and it is good that they lost. But I find it weird that people who are hard-core Republicans now think bashing anything related to the CSA and anyone related to the CSA is a good way to rally Republicans from the South.

Again, I understand what they’re trying to do with the labeling, the Democrats as the racist party that they are, but I think they go too far and they are in front of their skis when they tell people they should be ashamed when a generation of ago they were proud.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (LX56V)

82 37 Thank you annie and mh and you dear horde for your prayers.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (RIvkX)

No need to thank me. It's all Annie.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (QXQ4l)

83 And from the heart:

Prayers up for those that have asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that know they need them but have not asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don’t know it yet; and
Prayers up for those who pray alone, asking for help in silence, and whose prayers are known but to God!

~H

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (hOUT3)

84 Hiya JT!

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (SfhV1)

85 The pre-dawn sky behind the Superstition mountains is a beautiful pale yellow with shades of light orange low on the horizon.
More prayers for the horde and their intentions.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (aRzB+)

86 Good morning all! Berserker it's so good to see you here! Please tell your lovely wife hello for me.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:36 AM (iF0sF)

87 85 The pre-dawn sky behind the Superstition mountains is a beautiful pale yellow with shades of light orange low on the horizon.
More prayers for the horde and their intentions.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (aRzB+)

I'm envious.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:36 AM (QXQ4l)

88 Good to see you here Jewels as well!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:37 AM (aRzB+)

89 Contrast this with the FIB agents that chained a non-violent journalist in-place at a police station for hours because he had continued to report on the J6 atrocities.

Those agents ALL went home that night proud that their pensions were still intact, and slept like babies!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:13 AM (hOUT3)
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These grotesque miscarriages of justice are necessary in order to accomplish sweeping change.

Those who suffer are laying up treasure in heaven, while those agents counting their pension money - indeed, they will have their reward, too.

God permits injustice because it brings about a greater good. We must never forget that, and when we face pain, disappointment, loss, we must ask "What are you telling me, God? Why is this necessary?"

It is a hard thing to do.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 08:37 AM (llXky)

90 I like Mark Ville Levin, I think it’s a lot of good things to say. But not long ago he said 50,000 men died at Gettysburg, the reality is 10,000 died at Gettysburg. He has a bull horn and I do not but the differences I’m right and he’s wrong. I understand what he’s doing and what he’s trying to say, but reality is reality.

I agree the Democrats are the party of Jim Crow and LBJ‘s great society which is also racist. That is not a good reason to bash Robert Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and people that were revered, not often or always for their cause, but for their belief of the cause and how they fought.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:37 AM (LX56V)

91 55 I couldn't watch the entire espresso machine video; but, I know I wouldn't pay 20k for the machine.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

That damn thing also can be utilized as a electron microscope, a fusion reactor, and a turbo encabulator.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:22 AM (WXNFJ)
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Does it incorporate a back-scratcher?

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world - It is only a matter of time!! at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (qfLjt)

92 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Awake, Not Woke at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (V5BDR)

93 Hiya JT!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (T4tVD)

94 Big Amens to Tonypete @18, Eromero @33, and NaCly Dog @62!!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (kOluj)

95 Hey Berserker!

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (LX56V)

96 Posted by: Reforger

We have a family friend who is going thru this with her daughter, and girls like this are brought to my ER almost weekly. Keep your kids off of social media.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (N3GIM)

97 I am a bit shocked to buy Republicans like Mark Levin and others who’ve gone all in on this idea that Democrats were the CSA and Democrats were the Confederates.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (LX56V)
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It's because they are stupid grifters who specialize in losing.

Saying "the Dems are the true Confederates" falls flat on its face when they're the ones tearing down Confederate monuments and Republicans are trying to stop them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 08:39 AM (llXky)

98 Hey (your name here)

Posted by: Don Black at March 02, 2024 08:40 AM (oCjPU)

99 jewells I've been asking about you, how was infusion this week?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:40 AM (RIvkX)

100 55 I couldn't watch the entire espresso machine video; but, I know I wouldn't pay 20k for the machine.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

That damn thing also can be utilized as a electron microscope, a fusion reactor, and a turbo encabulator.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:22 AM (WXNFJ)
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Does it incorporate a back-scratcher?
Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world - It is only a matter of time!! at March 02, 2024 08:38 AM (qfLjt)
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If it also makes Julienne fries, sign me up!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 08:40 AM (BpYfr)

101 TeeJ

Have you moved from that fisherman's paradise?

Any closer to me?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:41 AM (u82oZ)

102 AZ deplorable I'm so jealous you have such a wonderful view of Superstition mountain. I sure miss AZ.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:41 AM (iF0sF)

103 San Franpsycho - and juuust a wee bit sore.
But they are more than worth it!
Did more than anyone else helping me get through a horrible, dozen years I spent angry with God.
Of course, He's the one who brought them into my life and,,, well,,, read Eromero's @33 again.
The path "God chose" before He laid the foundations of the world.
So very many have had it worse, and still do.but

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (o3xwr)

104 92 I keep studying French. As someone who has always loved languages I keep going with French. I legitimately think I’m doing it just to spite everyone else which is a dumb reason to study a language. I’ve done some research and the reality is most people that speak French speak. Another language and one of them is English. Some more will speak French in 2050 than any other language. But if you look into that they are all Africans and French is their second or third language. The French themselves study English and are way better at it than we are at their language.

If I were going to advise anyone I would say go to Spanish, because at least there are tons of them in this country that don’t speak English and maybe you can find a way to use your language abilities to deal with them and even get paid. From what I see French is becoming a side language people do just because it’s interesting, it’s not something you need to know to communicate with others, other than just being in a club.

By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)

105 If it also makes Julienne fries, sign me up!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

It will not do 'fries'; but, it'll make you a cup of hot water for a mere 20k.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (aRzB+)

106 "It's a difficult read
But, I will get through it"

There are parts that will make your eyes glaze over. It's best taken in chapters. I think he might be pulling our legs.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:43 AM (vFG9F)

107 {{{grammie winger - cheesehead}}}

I trust you, the stalwart Rev and your entire clan are doing well.

Jordie note: He has fewer cows on the ranch, and they look cold.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:43 AM (u82oZ)

108
By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)

If you lived in Europe, I would start learning Arabic ASAP

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:43 AM (QXQ4l)

109 I sure miss AZ.
Posted by: jewells45

When you come out next time we'll get together.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (aRzB+)

110 By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)

Quelle horreur!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (hOUT3)

111 Yeah I'm still getting over my anger with hashem

Not really angry just miffed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (RIvkX)

112 jewells I've been asking about you, how was infusion this week?

It went well. Doc reduced my docetaxel by 20% hoping it would help with the side effects. Well it did. I am recovering much better this time. Now we hope that by reducing the dosage this doesn't give the cancer a chance to grow again.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (iF0sF)

113 I trust you, the stalwart Rev and your entire clan are doing well.

Jordie note: He has fewer cows on the ranch, and they look cold.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:43 AM (u82oZ)

He should move them back to Wisconsin. We had a high of 71 the other day. Rev is doing well after his accident where he totaled the car. Bruised but not broken. The car was a mangled mess. We just bought a new one.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:45 AM (SfhV1)

114 Shit I'm trying to learn Finnish and Gaelic right now.

Wasting time is pretty much the point.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 02, 2024 08:45 AM (9UlRk)

115 When you come out next time we'll get together.

That would be wonderful.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:46 AM (iF0sF)

116 I like the coffee humor. Thanks, and I appreciate the reading from Job, TonyPete. Thanks for the prayers for Joanne. I hope to go see her again today. Prayers for all intentions, shared and kept in the silence of one's heart between the pray-ers and God.

And if anyone has an interest, I usually post several devotionals as well as uplifting stories and a joke between 5:30 and 6:00 EST on the Tech thread.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 08:46 AM (Ki//m)

117 >>>Again, I understand what they’re trying to do with the labeling, the Democrats as the racist party that they are, but I think they go too far and they are in front of their skis when they tell people they should be ashamed when a generation of ago they were proud.

Posted by: Quint
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Nothing like alienating half of your audience.
It's a Republican thing.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 08:46 AM (Qzt2z)

118 This is probably the best thing for her. Good dose of reality. I hope she gets rehabilitative help, and that D finds peace with the situation.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (OX9vb)

I agree. Had a long conversation with D about it.
She does not agree but saw my point and being there isn't anything she can do, just has to roll with it.
It's hard seeing a mama bear wounded in this way.

Posted by: Reforger at March 02, 2024 08:46 AM (3z/6E)

119 {{{jewells45}}}

Prayers have not stopped, even with the good news. Keep it up, and maybe the energy can return.

f°ck that f°cking f°cker cancer.
(See? I am getting more mellow.)

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (u82oZ)

120 If you lived in Europe, I would start learning Arabic ASAP
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:43 AM (QXQ4l)

In the US, we will soon be needing arabic and mandarin signs in Home Deport in addition to the spanish signs already there.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (hOUT3)

121 By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)
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No French.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (RIvkX)

122 By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)

Quelle horreur!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (hOUT3)
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Alors, il commence.

Posted by: Ce gars qui pense toujours que ça commence. at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (DeFcY)

123 >>>Biscuits and sawmill gravy this time!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again!

>Did you make enough for everybody?

https://youtu.be/6_VWSD5U0nY?t=3

Posted by: Dr. Jill is at the helm at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (EEgXH)

124 (See? I am getting more mellow.)
Posted by: NaCly Dog

So you are saying you haven't had coffee yet?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 08:47 AM (hOUT3)

125 Hey Berserker, so glad to hear you are doing well. The lovely Mrs. sends her warm regards and wants you to know she would be thrilled to discuss hair care products again.

Not kidding.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:25 AM (WXNFJ)

Yeah I'm healing well ahead of schedule. They already cleared me to drive a week ahead of schedule and removed one of the meds. The visiting nurse was amazed i was walking around like nothing happened, so much so that she said it was her last visit because she just wasn't needed anymore. My oxygen was 99. Yeah I'm zipping along.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:48 AM (VwHCD)

126 grammie winger - cheesehead

Is the Rev running down illegals and leftists?

Glad to hear he is OK. And may your new car not report you to Google and the other secret police.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:48 AM (u82oZ)

127 Yeah I'm zipping along.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:48 AM (VwHCD)

Wonderful news!

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:49 AM (SfhV1)

128 Slept funny and now my hip hurts.

Posted by: SFGoth at March 02, 2024 08:49 AM (KAi1n)

129 Mandarin and Cantonese are written the same, both can be referred to as "Chinese".

Spoken they are different linguistically.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:49 AM (RIvkX)

130 Is the Rev running down illegals and leftists?

No, just dump trucks apparently.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:49 AM (SfhV1)

131 I was pondering a nap already

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM (fwDg9)

132
I was just reading about the dustup at Twitter/X about the gender thing (there are two for the record) and someone noted that Elon Musk has a trans child (18 year old plus) who started out male then did something and now 'identifies' as female. Changed his name, wants nothing to do with his father.

It's a sickness hitting too many families. Is it social media, or teacher grooming, or some combination?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM (RKVpM)

133 Still in sa.e place, NaCly.
Fishing paradise? Seems like W&P does everything they can to ruin that.
Hey, let's stock a bunch of wipers in this great little bluegill lake.
Buh-bye big gills. Just one example.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM (o3xwr)

134 I'm experiencing some tooth pain. Gonna see the dentist in a few hours.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM (NBVIP)

135 And here's a video I post pretty often, Classic older rockers update their songs by a musician/comic. I sent it to a friend of mine who's 72, and he said he didn't know most of those songs because he was doing his own music at the time. I could understand not knowing "KC and the Sunshine Band" but how could someone of that age not know, "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Nu7vamRCA

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 08:51 AM (Ki//m)

136 So solly, no speakee Ingerish.

Posted by: Our Red Chinese Overlords at March 02, 2024 08:51 AM (SYTee)

137 It's a sickness hitting too many families. Is it social media, or teacher grooming, or some combination?
Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM (RKVpM)
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Crazy mother.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at March 02, 2024 08:51 AM (DeFcY)

138 I got bit by a dog this week for the first rime and it feels exactly as you would expect it ro feel... it hurts. Anyway, went to rhe urgent care and my bp was 220/121. I was shocked as I really don't feel bad most of the time. I now need to find a way to lower my bp immediately. I do not want to go on drugs

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (ZV+pB)

139 Good morning all! Berserker it's so good to see you here! Please tell your lovely wife hello for me.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:36 AM (iF0sF)

Good to see you too! Glad you are doing well.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (VwHCD)

140 Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again!

Respectful tip of the hat to ya.

I don't drink coffee. I don't know why the taste is not to my pleasing. My Dad drank a lot of coffee. Yet I was one of the very few non-Mormons that did not drink coffee in the Service.

In fact, I am caffeine free these days.
My line is I don't need coffee to wake up, nor alcohol to lower my inhibitions.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (u82oZ)

141 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:48 AM (VwHCD)

Glad to hear that, B-D.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (Ki//m)

142 "We aren't quite Canada yet, but this is the beginning", says Blaze contributor Steve Baker upon his arrest by the FBI

https://shorturl.at/jKLQY

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (FZnf6)

143 It went well. Doc reduced my docetaxel by 20% hoping it would help with the side effects. Well it did. I am recovering much better this time. Now we hope that by reducing the dosage this doesn't give the cancer a chance to grow again.
Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at March 02, 2024 08:44 AM (iF0sF)
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b"h great news.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (RIvkX)

144 Wipers?

Posted by: davidt at March 02, 2024 08:53 AM (SYTee)

145 Okay...coffee is ready.

It's not a $20,000 machine. It's just a $30 dollar Mr. Coffee. It gets the caffeine into my bloodstream and makes the murder thoughts go away. It's a good coffee maker.

Posted by: Robert at March 02, 2024 08:53 AM (1Yy3c)

146 Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (ZV+pB)

Ouch! I hope you get your BP under control. Do you think it was that high because of the bite?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at March 02, 2024 08:54 AM (SfhV1)

147 TeeJ

Let me know when you get close. We can do lunch or dinner.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:54 AM (u82oZ)

148 S. IL - 41°F and very thick fog. Visibility 150 feet or so.

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world - It is only a matter of time at March 02, 2024 08:54 AM (qfLjt)

149 121, at least you are consistent and I respect that about you. When relatives of mine here I like France or French they talk about how I used to call them frogs with dogs. That was my dad talking and nothing wrong with that.

I’ve had incredible experiences in France I’ve been to many countries and that wasn’t the one I expected to really love. My issue was studying French is French people don’t immigrate here. Save what you want about the French but they don’t come here. They’re not the ones crossing the border illegally. I hope everyone understands that.

Some COBs, here has told me I should write a post, if I did one, it might be about France in the French but I can’t do what they do. I wish I could but I can’t.

If all were equal, I would go with Italian, but how many times can you start over with these languages and words? My Spanish is OK but I probably have 10,000 words in French above it. Which is weird because I took Spanish in high school in college. I went crazy on French after college. It was just something I did on my own. Crap it has been almost 30 years, I guess I failed on the language department.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:55 AM (LX56V)

150 You cannot mention Rossini without mentioning the Barber of Seville! Arguably the most memorable opera ever written; here's the Overture as dramatized by Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd:
https://vimeo.com/456078993

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 08:55 AM (q3gwH)

151
Hey, let's stock a bunch of wipers in this great little bluegill lake.
Buh-bye big gills. Just one example.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:50 AM

What's a 'wiper'?

A lake near me has five foot long muskelunge/muskies that I swear wipe out the smaller fish that I enjoy catching. You can't eat muskies but people want to catch them. I don't see the point.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 08:55 AM (RKVpM)

152 > It's a sickness hitting too many families. Is it social media, or teacher grooming, or some combination?
____________

Cries for attention. Social media and peer pressure. Grooming. Desire to "fit in." Maladjusted parents. Mental illness.

It's one/some/all of that.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 08:56 AM (Q4IgG)

153 Anyway, went to rhe urgent care and my bp was 220/121. I was shocked as I really don't feel bad most of the time. I now need to find a way to lower my bp immediately. I do not want to go on drugs

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (ZV+pB)

Thats what started all my bullshit. Took my BP on christmas eve and it was 205/125. A friend of mine thinks I salt bombed myself, because the next day I was 148/87. Anyway, it started the ball rolling, got some tests, and that was that.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:56 AM (VwHCD)

154 118 This is probably the best thing for her. Good dose of reality. I hope she gets rehabilitative help, and that D finds peace with the situation.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 08:35 AM (OX9vb)

I agree. Had a long conversation with D about it.
She does not agree but saw my point and being there isn't anything she can do, just has to roll with it.
It's hard seeing a mama bear wounded in this way.
Posted by: Reforger at March 02, 2024 08:46 AM (3z/6E)

All mamas let their children go their own way. Unfortunately, this one chose to leave before she was ready. Hopefully, this young lady will see she has hit rock bottom and there is only way up that shaft.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:56 AM (QXQ4l)

155 >>>but how could someone of that age not know, "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton?!

>Actually, Cocaine was written and sung and recorded by J.J. Cale. Clapton's career wouldn't exist without J.J.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at March 02, 2024 08:57 AM (EEgXH)

156 Update on coworker D and daughter.
They had to incarcerate her. She's gone nuts. Trashed her room, broke everything she could get her hands on, punched holes in the walls and here is why she is really fucked, kicked a cop. They are not being forgiving about that.

Posted by: Reforger at March 02, 2024 08:31 AM (3z/6E)
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The primary mental health intake seems to be law enforcement. One of the rural counties in Michigan built a new county jail with a mental health wing attached.

I would not worry too much about the assault charge. There is a whole matrix in place for charges to be removed in exchange for therapy and treatment. Even the involuntary commitment can be turned into voluntary with the right paperwork.

The deeper issue is what happens when they kick her out of the hospital, which they eventually will. There are vanishingly few long-term treatment facilities and the old idea of a "rest home" where people who simply could not live in their own can stay is gone. There might be a few religious homes, which seem to be enjoying a comeback.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 08:57 AM (llXky)

157 If all were equal, I would go with Italian, but how many times can you start over with these languages and words? My Spanish is OK but I probably have 10,000 words in French above it. Which is weird because I took Spanish in high school in college. I went crazy on French after college. It was just something I did on my own. Crap it has been almost 30 years, I guess I failed on the language department.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:55 AM (LX56V)

Most people who have an affinity for languages say that when you learn one romance language, the others become much easier to pick up.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 08:58 AM (q3gwH)

158 Wipers - hybrid cross of white bass and stripers.
Voracious and fast growing.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:59 AM (o3xwr)

159 >>>my bp was 220/121. I was shocked as I really don't feel bad most of the time. I now need to find a way to lower my bp immediately. I do not want to go on drugs

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
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A hardy stroke will definitely lower your bp.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 08:59 AM (Qzt2z)

160 Well to be fair, my opinion about "French" mostly pertains to Quebecois which is French as much as Puerto Rican is Spanish.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 09:00 AM (RIvkX)

161
All mamas let their children go their own way. Unfortunately, this one chose to leave before she was ready. Hopefully, this young lady will see she has hit rock bottom and there is only way up that shaft.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 08:56 AM (QXQ4l)
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Yes, people have to hit bottom, particularly if they had a nice, comfortable life. I know a kid who refused to reform, accept her problems and ended up in a mental hospital. The loss of freedom and the experience of meeting other people, far worse off than she, was transformative.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:00 AM (llXky)

162 140 Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again!

Respectful tip of the hat to ya.

I don't drink coffee. I don't know why the taste is not to my pleasing. My Dad drank a lot of coffee. Yet I was one of the very few non-Mormons that did not drink coffee in the Service.

In fact, I am caffeine free these days.
My line is I don't need coffee to wake up, nor alcohol to lower my inhibitions.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (u82oZ)

I don't understand what I read.
But.
You are still here on The Coffee Thread and we appreciate that Salty.

If I ever get to KS, I guess we'll go out and have a glass of 7-Up.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 09:00 AM (QXQ4l)

163 Don't really pray for people but on break last night I looked up the background on that crazy-assed Kathryn Jezer-Morton lady. Seriously, that girl never had a snowball's chance of being sane. Dad is Marty Jezer, of the ultra-Commie New Left. She grew up partially on her dad's radical commune in Vermont (where knowing those people she was almost certainly sexually abused), and I doubt has ever known a normal moment in her entire life. That girl must carry around enough hatred and self-loathing to power a small city.
I feel like Will Graham saying he feels for the child that Francis Dolarhyde was, but that now he's an adult monster and needs to be stopped.
With someone like that, it's hard to say what might change them. It's one of those kinds of situations where it really would take a miracle.

Posted by: LenNeal at March 02, 2024 09:01 AM (43xH1)

164 Watched "Maestro" last night, a biopic of sorts about Leonard Bernstein. The music was fantastic, particularly a Mahler oratorio set in a cathedral, but the movie itself was incoherent. There was no sense of a beginning or end to the film, it just sort of started mid-life, ran for awhile, and then the credits came up. Carrie Mulligan stole the show, as his long-suffering wife.

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at March 02, 2024 09:01 AM (zWzhu)

165 Most people who have an affinity for languages say that when you learn one romance language, the others become much easier to pick up.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 08:58 AM (q3gwH)
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A friend of mine from Romania says that he can understand Spanish and Italian quite well, but French is difficult.

Romanian is the language closest to the Latin Vulgate, btw.

My foreign language in school was German, and it helps when digging into The Wars and stuff. If I studied another language, it would be to read sources that have not been translated into English, not for conversational use.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:02 AM (llXky)

166 It's not a question of whether it's a practical language to study. It's a good challenge for your brain. One of the language apps has a forum where you can practice writing and speaking with others. Might have been Babel.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 02, 2024 09:03 AM (yeEu9)

167 I hope the Horde won't think less of me but I've been having tea now and then instead of morning coffee. Since I drink coffee just for the taste (black, no sugar) instead of to stay awake (yay retirement), this doesn't seem too traitorous. A cup of Yorkshire Gold makes a nice alternative once in a while.

Posted by: JTB at March 02, 2024 09:03 AM (zudum)

168 Most people who have an affinity for languages say that when you learn one romance language, the others become much easier to pick up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 08:58 AM (q3gwH)
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I've had that experience, but have also had a lot of difficulty understanding Spanish spoken in an Argentine series I watched.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 09:04 AM (RIvkX)

169 Posted by: Dr. Bone at March 02, 2024 08:57 AM (EEgXH)

Yes; I knew it was written by someone else, but the acoustic version by Clapton is classic. He may not know Cale either.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:05 AM (Ki//m)

170 Will do NaCly but I stick pretty close to a/o any more.
Incredible, 82 yr old widow and trying to keep my place somewhat together takes up most all my time.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 09:05 AM (o3xwr)

171
Wipers - hybrid cross of white bass and stripers.
Voracious and fast growing.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 08:59 AM

I've caught and eaten stripers. Delicious and very mild flavor.

I'd take them over muskies any day of the week.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 09:06 AM (RKVpM)

172 "Saying "the Dems are the true Confederates" falls flat on its face when they're the ones tearing down Confederate monuments and Republicans are trying to stop them."

Spot on. Why the Left targets beloved figures so when we react they can go Alinsky on our asses.

I suggest tit-for-tat in response.

Posted by: Ignoramus at March 02, 2024 09:07 AM (Gse2f)

173 If all were equal, I would go with Italian, but how many times can you start over with these languages and words? My Spanish is OK but I probably have 10,000 words in French above it. Which is weird because I took Spanish in high school in college. I went crazy on French after college. It was just something I did on my own. Crap it has been almost 30 years, I guess I failed on the language department.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:55 AM (LX56V)

Most of the people on my fathers side are all fluent in Italian. I never learned because they always spoke english. When I went to Italy my father was having a little trouble understanding the Rome dialect because it was more "proper". When I got home people asked if I wished that I knew the language. I said not really, I wouldn't have been able to understand them anyway, and they spoke good english. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:07 AM (VwHCD)

174 Most people who have an affinity for languages say that when you learn one romance language, the others become much easier to pick up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 08:58 AM (q3gwH)

Try Hungarian.

I wish I would have learned more of it from my mom and my maternal grandmother when I was a kid. Of course, I still remember some very colorful curses picked up from some of the older Hungarian men in my old neighborhood back in the 50's.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (iODuv)

175 This is a manned launch.
Posted by: Ciampino

Y'know what? Prayers for the space explorers. It's so almost-routine now. I remember when we hung on every launch, nail-biting danger learning to escape the surly bonds. And those who died, on the ground, during take-off, and returning.

Posted by: mindful webworker - the final frontier at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (gMj+h)

176 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)

177 167 I hope the Horde won't think less of me but I've been having tea now and then instead of morning coffee. Since I drink coffee just for the taste (black, no sugar) instead of to stay awake (yay retirement), this doesn't seem too traitorous. A cup of Yorkshire Gold makes a nice alternative once in a while.
Posted by: JTB at March 02, 2024 09:03 AM (zudum)

I will not. Not for a moment.
The Fabulous has been known to drink more tea in a day than coffee.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 09:09 AM (QXQ4l)

178 ein swein dry fear foomf sex zeeben ock noin sane

wonder bar

Posted by: Don Black at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (oCjPU)

179

Saw a short video on X of Trump at the border. There was a fence and a river so I imagine Rio Grande. Someone from across the river yelled 'Trump!' and I lol'd.

Weird stuff you see on X you'll never see or hear of elsewhere.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (RKVpM)

180 I've had that experience, but have also had a lot of difficulty understanding Spanish spoken in an Argentine series I watched.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 09:04 AM (RIvkX)

I've heard that Argentina is a country that speaks Spanish as if spoken by Italians. (which is what most of them are) My wife has a cousin who lived in Peru, had a Peruvian wife and kids, they were up visiting (and all fluent in several languages) and I remember us talking to her boys and saying 'for many of us, Spanish is just so fast, it's hard to understand!" and they said "Oh not at all, that's just the Mexicans. Nobody can understand the Mexicans."

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (q3gwH)

181 167 I hope the Horde won't think less of me but I've been having tea now and then instead of morning coffee.
Posted by: JTB at March 02, 2024 09:03 AM (zudum)

I'm not giving up the morning joe, but I do also like tea. I've been having some green or decaf (shut up) tea in the evenings, instead of a glass of wine.

Still have the wine a couple of nights a week, but after all the events of the last year, I want to be sure I can live without it.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (OX9vb)

182 Have you ever tried archery blindfolded?

You don't know what you're missing.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at March 02, 2024 08:08 AM (/1UO6)

I had to read that twice.

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 09:11 AM (AwYPR)

183 Watched "Maestro" last night, a biopic of sorts about Leonard Bernstein. The music was fantastic, particularly a Mahler oratorio set in a cathedral, but the movie itself was incoherent. There was no sense of a beginning or end to the film, it just sort of started mid-life, ran for awhile, and then the credits came up. Carrie Mulligan stole the show, as his long-suffering wife.

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at March 02, 2024 09:01 AM (zWzhu)
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Modern Hollywood knows how to create a spectacle, but has no ability to tell a story. You write what you know, and they are all superficial with no experience of actual humans.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:11 AM (llXky)

184 >>>>A cup of Yorkshire Gold makes a nice alternative once in a while.
Posted by: JTB at March 02, 20
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Same here. I drink much more tea than coffee lately. Irish Breakfast is my current favorite.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at March 02, 2024 09:13 AM (omU9l)

185 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)
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Thrift Savings Plan, the federal version of a 401k? Depends on the context.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:13 AM (llXky)

186 >>Anyway, went to rhe urgent care and my bp was 220/121. I was shocked as I really don't feel bad most of the time. I now need to find a way to lower my bp immediately. I do not want to go on drugs

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM

Go on drugs while you change your routine. Strokes are forever.

Posted by: huerfano at March 02, 2024 09:13 AM (Q4KYm)

187 DbZ - Never had striper. White bass can be kind of okay if you cut out the red meat along their lateral line.
But for me, nothing tops a gill or a redear (shellcracker for you folks down south.
Walleye, crappie and blue cats also on my tasty list.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (o3xwr)

188 "Oh not at all, that's just the Mexicans. Nobody can understand the Mexicans."
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (q3gwH)

Oh, I would add Chileans to that. Colombians, on the other hand, are the easiest to understand. IMO.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (OX9vb)

189 Thanks for the Thread, MisHum !

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (T4tVD)

190 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)

tablespoon

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (AwYPR)

191 I always thought a biopic of Bob Hope would be good. Played by Kelsey Grammer, but he got too old. Then I thought maybe Matthew Perry, but he dropped dead.

Now you have to be a certain age to even know who Bob Hope was.

Posted by: Don Black at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (oCjPU)

192 Huh.

I got a jury duty card in the mail.

I gotta call a number.

Maybe I should wait until I'm out of State again.

Posted by: Robert at March 02, 2024 09:15 AM (1Yy3c)

193 tsp tbsp

Posted by: Don Black at March 02, 2024 09:15 AM (oCjPU)

194 In high school thought I would have liked to learn Russian, and for all my hobby stuff wish I did but say there is no hope at this period of time

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 09:15 AM (fwDg9)

195 Misanthropic Humanitarian

If you and the Fabulous visit, I will bring out the Wagu Beef steaks for you both. It would be a great day.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 09:16 AM (u82oZ)

196 Have a wonderful day, everyone.

May you be blessed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 09:16 AM (u82oZ)

197 Weird stuff you see on X you'll never see or hear of elsewhere.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 09:10 AM (RKVpM)
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Someone juxtaposed footage of Biden vs Trump visiting with border officials. Biden needed to steady himself on an agent, walked haltingly, gave a shaky salute Everyone around him was grave and concerned.

Trump was shaking hands with Texas State Troops, his usual affable self, the troops were grinning, excited to see him, trying to keep their frame and failing.

Oh, and the troopers were a good, diverse mix, not a bunch of white dudes. I'm sure leftists who saw that cringed in fear.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:16 AM (llXky)

198 I probably won't be but thanks

Posted by: Don Black at March 02, 2024 09:17 AM (oCjPU)

199 lol

NYT poll has Trump leading Biden by 4. The lol part comes here… they also have Nikki Cheney leading Biden by 9. 🤣🤣

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:18 AM (bWsRe)

200 Oh, and the troopers were a good, diverse mix, not a bunch of white dudes. I'm sure leftists who saw that cringed in fear.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:16 AM (llXky)

Gladhanding is a dying art. Most politicians are so aloof and disconnected when they do "events", it's a wonder they even bother going out at all.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 02, 2024 09:19 AM (9UlRk)

201 >Actually, Cocaine was written and sung and recorded by J.J. Cale. Clapton's career wouldn't exist without J.J.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at March 02, 2024 08:57 AM (EEgXH)

Oh, please.

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 09:19 AM (AwYPR)

202 Morning again to all the Folken! I'm glad to see that so many of us have received prayers and are doing better than before.

High blood pressure: I'm not overweight and haven't been in a long time, exercise regularly, and eat pretty well. Yet my BP was elevated on a check a few years ago. I tried controlling it with diet (horrible -- low salt anything stinks), but that did nothing, so I'm on a single pill once a day, an inexpensive Rx to boot. Now I'm down into normal.

High BP (or low, for that matter) may just be a matter of genetics, not diet or lifestyle, or at least not those alone.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 02, 2024 09:19 AM (omVj0)

203 NYT poll has Trump leading Biden by 4. The lol part comes here… they also have Nikki Cheney leading Biden by 9.

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:18 AM (bWsRe)
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The new Dem strategy is to pick their opponent. If Haley should somehow gain the nom, her adultery and everything else will be used to destroy her. She's a good Mitt Romney type, a graceful loser, famous for capitulating on monuments and flags. She knows the game.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (llXky)

204 "Rossini died shortly after his 18th birthday in 1868."
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Math is hard before coffee.
Posted by: RS at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (E7m29)

Was he a Leap baby? And wouldn't that make him 19, or just about to turn 19?

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (OnoCC)

205 I woke up to a thick coating of snow on the ground. It's very wet and sticks together easily; perfect for making snowballs and pelting unsuspecting people. I will refrain, being a distinguished man of 29 years of age.

Posted by: PabloD at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (5iOV1)

206 Time to take Tank to get his allergy shot. Have a blessed day, horde!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 09:21 AM (OX9vb)

207
Now you have to be a certain age to even know who Bob Hope was.
Posted by: Don Black

He visited and did a show at the Fresno VA. I brought some patients from NAS Lemoore's hospital. There were probably 30 people in the room.
He was great.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 09:21 AM (aRzB+)

208 We have a local sheriff who retired after 30 years and went into public speaking, among other things - very funny and colorful guy. Was at a talk he gave to a local group and he said the biggest change he saw from 1977 to 2010 was that when he first started running the county jail, they would get a few schizophrenics and crazies but it wasn't too bad and they could handle it. He said that by the time he left, about 60% to 70% of the county jail population were diagnosed mental patients, and the jail had become the last resort to house them. if they let them go, they went out and started smashing things and assaulting people and got sent right back. He said that now his deputies had to spend most of their time coordinating medications and figuring out how to deal with a building full of screaming lunatics, it made running the place nearly impossible.

and it's because no one else will take them or even acknowledge the problem.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:21 AM (q3gwH)

209 We're off on the road to Morocco.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 09:21 AM (o3xwr)

210 "Rossini died shortly after his 18th birthday in 1868."
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Math is hard before coffee.
Posted by: RS at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (E7m29)

Was he a Leap baby? And wouldn't that make him 19, or just about to turn 19?
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (OnoCC)
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It was noted at the beginning of the blurb that he was born on Feb. 29, 1792.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at March 02, 2024 09:22 AM (DeFcY)

211 I was pursing FB yesterday and one of the "feeds" I subscribe to is a list of people arrested in my county. You see a photo and a brief description of what they were arrested for.

For the very first time I saw someone I knew.

A woman who I used to work with. Something "happened to her." Shaved head. Tats. Looked wasted.

She attacked a cop. No clue about the circumstances but she's obviously gone nuts. Well, generally speaking society in general has gone nuts, so maybe she was just trying to fit in.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:23 AM (Q4IgG)

212 187 DbZ - Never had striper. White bass can be kind of okay if you cut out the red meat along their lateral line.
But for me, nothing tops a gill or a redear (shellcracker for you folks down south.
Walleye, crappie and blue cats also on my tasty list.
Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (o3xwr)

We are having bluegill tomorrow night.
Going to try a new way with a recipe CBD sent me.

And no Sous Vide involved.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 09:23 AM (QXQ4l)

213 I hope the Horde won't think less of me but I've been having tea now and then instead of morning coffee. Since I drink coffee just for the taste (black, no sugar) instead of to stay awake (yay retirement), this doesn't seem too traitorous. A cup of Yorkshire Gold makes a nice alternative once in a while.
Posted by: JTB at March 02, 2024 09:03 AM (zudum)

I have been known to hit the earl grey occasionally. I blame the wife, she got a tea collection that takes up an entire 36" base cabinet with roll outs. The normal top drawer is laid out with surgical precision. Tea bags, bulk tea, frigging tea K cups, tea out the ass.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:23 AM (VwHCD)

214 Just a reminder that the brutality and blatant injustice is the point. The Dems have given up on persuasion and want to rule by fear. They themselves are very fearful, and they assume that everyone else is as well. Watch any movie or show, and the conservative is always secretly a coward - all you have to do is frighten him and he cries and begs for mercy.

They don't understand people of faith, and martyrs terrify them. People willing to go to jail are alien to them. They think that the solution is simply to hit harder, shout louder, be meaner, and of course the other side will fold.

Another thing that they don't understand is that Western democracies don't have the necessary infrastructure for a totalitarian system. Everyone talks about Nazis, Communists, etc., but the West is built from the ground up on voluntary compliance. The people vote for representatives to makes laws that they then choose to follow. When that falls out of alignment, the law, not the population, gives way. See also speed limits, alcohol prohibition, etc. (con't)

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:24 AM (llXky)

215 I studied Spanish for three years in high school and in college got up to reading short stories. (Just as in English, some writers are clearer than others.) I'm still hopeless at constructing actual sentences. My acquaintance with Latin is about the same as evenings after a big dinner, i.e., nodding. French, very simple Poirot-style phrases, I can sometimes read or make a good guess at. Italian I might be good at, considering my background with Romance languages, but it would be pretty useless for conversation here.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 02, 2024 09:24 AM (omVj0)

216 The new Dem strategy is to pick their opponent. If Haley should somehow gain the nom, her adultery and everything else will be used to destroy her. She's a good Mitt Romney type, a graceful loser, famous for capitulating on monuments and flags. She knows the game.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (llXky)

Haley is crowing this morning about her endorsement not only from Murkowski, but also Susan Collins of Maine. Wow that will really bring in the conservative voters! What's next, an endorsement by Chuck Schumer himself?

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:24 AM (q3gwH)

217 160, I have no interest in the Quebuecois, If nothing makes you like the French I can tell you they don’t like them either. I don’t like to dislike people in general that can come off as a bit harsh. But as a daily student of French, I think about these things. Anytime I’ve seen the Québécois, they are unfriendly and unlikable. My understanding is their French is poor, but that would be the last of my complaints. I’m just not interested in Quebec, and as I understand it, the French don’t think very highly of their French. By the way, the French themselves love to use English terms such as weekend, but that is just one. The Quebecois attack all English words because well they are bitter.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:25 AM (LX56V)

218 Nikki Cheney was cut off by Cuck I mean Koch. So who is her new sugar daddy?

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (bWsRe)

219 High BP (or low, for that matter) may just be a matter of genetics, not diet or lifestyle, or at least not those alone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 02, 2024 09:19 AM (omVj0)

I would assume a high percentage of us here (those of us over 29, at least) are on that same pill.

For me, not all of it is related to the aforementioned diet/lifestyle things, but some of it is. When I was 20, I was fit as anyone, but it was high. It was suggested I cut out caffeine. I did, but it didn't make any difference.

Now I enjoy my caffeine (hello there... I'm talking to my cup), take my little pill, and the last time it was checked it's as low as it could be without being unhealthy.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (Lg6CJ)

220 I must figure out how to get the feed (where stories are recommended for off) off of Bing Microsoft. Have to get off Bing too Now, I'm getting links for nonsense articles from "Salon"-"Better than Jesus. How fare will the cult of Trump go?" Uhh...I'm not in a Trump cult. He's not my God and not my Savior. I just prefer Trump as a President to Biden.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (Ki//m)

221 195 Misanthropic Humanitarian

If you and the Fabulous visit, I will bring out the Wagu Beef steaks for you both. It would be a great day.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 02, 2024 09:16 AM (u82oZ)

I'll bring the drinks. Sounds yummy Salty

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (QXQ4l)

222 You see this on display in Canada, with their proposed law to basically lock up everyone under house arrest who says mean/officially unapproved things. Great, so think that through - all the truckers are on house arrest. How do you get food? The farmers stay inside. Who enforces this? How many cops/jail cells do you have?

Because modern leftists were raised to be tattletales and teachers' pets, they think this is the real world. It isn't, and that is why their efforts will ultimately fail because they are completely impractical.

The Russians and Chinese were able to impose tyranny because they had tens of millions of troops under arms to enforce it. Our emaciated military is completely inadequate to the task, our helicopters are grounded, etc. The left things that a brazen show of force will do the trick, but what if the troops opt out? Sure, they might refuse the order, or mutiny, but going on sick call produces the same result.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (llXky)

223 It was noted at the beginning of the blurb that he was born on Feb. 29, 1792.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at March 02, 2024 09:22 AM (DeFcY)

Now you want me to employ reading comprehension? Along with math??

Communists. Everyone here, a whole bunch of communists.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (Lg6CJ)

224 A woman who I used to work with. Something "happened to her." Shaved head. Tats. Looked wasted.

She attacked a cop. No clue about the circumstances but she's obviously gone nuts. Well, generally speaking society in general has gone nuts, so maybe she was just trying to fit in.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:23 AM (Q4IgG)

not knowing anything about the person at all, but having seen this kind of progression a couple times before, I'd say Meth. Worst thing about meth is that every year of doing it takes about 5 years off their life, and you can see it in their faces.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (q3gwH)

225 a long time buddy that grew up in the valley (south Texas) says the reason there is not much of an issue with illegals in Brownsville is because the Mexican g'ment made a deal with the cartels with them to stay out of Matamoros because it is the commercial hub between the US and Mexico.

Biden went to the one place that Mexico actually maintains control of over the cartels.

Posted by: DanMan at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (8uzBS)

226 Haley probably has some big ActBlue funding coming in. She is nothing but an in kind donation to Biden.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (N3GIM)

227 Mornin', Horde. Prayers up.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 02, 2024 09:29 AM (Wnv9h)

228 Nikki Cheney was cut off by Cuck I mean Koch. So who is her new sugar daddy?
Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (bWsRe)

Same as it ever was: Satan.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:30 AM (Lg6CJ)

229 My BP has been silly low with all the meds they had me on after surgery. One morning it was 98/58. I told the wife that if she cooks one more frigging low sodium thing I'm driving to mcdonalds. If they're gonna bomb me with BP meds I'm going to make those things earn their keep.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:30 AM (VwHCD)

230 >>Was at a talk he gave to a local group and he said the biggest change he saw from 1977 to 2010 was that when he first started running the county jail, they would get a few schizophrenics and crazies but it wasn't too bad and they could handle it.

In 1977 we knew if you got confused you just had to listen to the music play.

https://tinyurl.com/554s4mhb

And never eat the brown acid.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:30 AM (LkLld)

231 For some high bp is a genetic affliction. When my bp started acting up I immediately eliminated the salt shaker completely. It had zero affect. My grandfather had it, my father had it and I have it.
Mine is better controlled than theirs because Big Pharma.
If you have the gene; food be damned.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 09:30 AM (Qzt2z)

232 What the hell am I doing up so early. This is getting annoying.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads

This is what happens when your brain and body start getting required amounts of blood oxygen!

(Very glad to know you're recovering! And say hello to Mrs. Berserker-Dragonheads for us both.)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 02, 2024 08:28 AM (aRzB+)

double here, you will need less coffee and be hankering for less bread and chocolates to get going too.
But mornings are probably going to be clearer for you.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 09:31 AM (D7oie)

233 She knows the game.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:20 AM (llXky)

And the graft!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 09:31 AM (hOUT3)

234 The Russians and Chinese were able to impose tyranny because they had tens of millions of troops under arms to enforce it. Our emaciated military is completely inadequate to the task, our helicopters are grounded, etc. The left things that a brazen show of force will do the trick, but what if the troops opt out? Sure, they might refuse the order, or mutiny, but going on sick call produces the same result.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (llXky)

The left don't get that when the americans had enough and want them dead, they will be dead.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:32 AM (VwHCD)

235 Strand Tea was out of some of my favorites so I ordered

Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 02, 2024 09:32 AM (yeEu9)

236 I couldn't mail the same package across town for $5 and this is coming from China. No wonder the USPS loses so much money.

Posted by: fd at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (vFG9F)

You're not spending only $5 this time either. Shipping from China is subsidized by the US taxpayer through a UN initiative to provide "fairness" to undeveloped countries. It's one of the things Trump was trying to change, although I'd learned (before his presidency) about it through a Twitter thread about how the practice was destroying American small businesses, specifically Etsy sellers once "vintage" stuff was added instead of handmade only.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 02, 2024 09:32 AM (nC+QA)

237 >>Wow that will really bring in the conservative voters! What's next, an endorsement by Chuck Schumer himself?

John McCornyn

Posted by: DanMan at March 02, 2024 09:32 AM (8uzBS)

238 MH - **sigh** I don't even have any gills in the freezer.
But, a recipe from that one guy?
Ever try Harold Ensley's coating mix? Highly recommend.
Also have enjoyed just cutting the sides off, leaving the scales on. Washing and sprinkling meat side with a Cajun type powder. Onto the grill, scales down of course, until you can lift rib cage out with a fork. Great, easy, no muss camping way.

Posted by: TeeJ at March 02, 2024 09:32 AM (o3xwr)

239 I must figure out how to get the feed (where stories are recommended for off) off of Bing Microsoft. Have to get off Bing too Now, I'm getting links for nonsense articles from "Salon"-"Better than Jesus. How fare will the cult of Trump go?" Uhh...I'm not in a Trump cult. He's not my God and not my Savior. I just prefer Trump as a President to Biden.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:26 AM (Ki//m)
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You can go into settings and just turn it off. There is a "no highlight" option.

Remember that these articles are leftist copes; insulting their enemies is just a bonus. These people need to believe that their opponents are deluded hypocrites with no real belief system. David French and his pharisees are part of this effort ("oh, they're not even real Christians, just weirdos").

The truth - that people of faith can rationally decide that Trump is a better choice while retaining disdain for much of his actions and personality - is too terrifying for them to contemplate. Recall that 40 years ago, liberals wanted to understand their enemies, but now they fear knowing anything about them that might disturb their delusion.

This will not end well for them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:33 AM (llXky)

240 not knowing anything about the person at all, but having seen this kind of progression a couple times before, I'd say Meth. Worst thing about meth is that every year of doing it takes about 5 years off their life, and you can see it in their faces.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (q3gwH)

It might not be true for everyone who uses it, but a large percentage of meth users use it because it's effective. It does what is needed.

Why is it needed? To help control the spinning, near constant alarm system in the brain that comes from significant trauma.

Unfortunately it has... side effects.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:33 AM (Lg6CJ)

241 TSP is trisodium phosphate. But that is not important right now.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:34 AM (N3GIM)

242 I hate my phone!

I ordered some Irish Breakfast. He must have been low on that because half was an organic blend, Assam and Tanzanykian tea. It's really tasty! And a personal note from the owner about the crazy weather they are getting in the PNW.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 02, 2024 09:34 AM (yeEu9)

243 225, Brownsville is one place, but is only one location where they all come in. There are other cities in Texas where they pour in. I am actually surprised by our Texan compatriots for not going even more crazy about this. I spent time in the valley and also regular South Texas, it is shocking what people will put up with.

This shit has been going on for 50 years. It’s not new it’s not even Biden. Let’s wake up let’s be honest this has been going on for literally ever. For sure Biden is the worst. Trump didn’t do enough but didn’t do enough. Clinton didn’t do enough. if you’ve ever lived in the Rio Grande Valley, you’d realize the whole thing is a slave, human transport hub. That people didn’t do anything about this is a shame and they should’ve done it 30 or 40 years ago. You talk about the barn door when the animals have left. it is a goddamn joke that people talk about the border today like it is some new thing, the reality is no one did crap and we hope Trump might do something. But Republicans should not be proud because they failed every time. I recall ranchers in the early 1980s like 1982 I had to deal with illegals all the time. Some guys were legit Texan rancher

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:34 AM (LX56V)

244 Try Hungarian. I wish I would have learned more of it from my mom and my maternal grandmother when I was a kid.

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Hungarian is one of a small group of European language holdouts that isn't a descendant of Proto-Indo-European. Along with Finnish and Estonian.

Buncha weirdos.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (bo7UB)

245 225 a long time buddy that grew up in the valley (south Texas) says the reason there is not much of an issue with illegals in Brownsville is because the Mexican g'ment made a deal with the cartels with them to stay out of Matamoros because it is the commercial hub between the US and Mexico.

Biden went to the one place that Mexico actually maintains control of over the cartels.

Posted by: DanMan
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Matamoros, is a fishing town. Good shrimp and trout. If an American can go there without fear of kidnapping or being shot it would be a fun trip.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (Qzt2z)

246 And they had to allow illegals to drop drugs on their land, because they were land, rich, and cash poor. This thing should’ve been fixed 50 years ago and anyone right or left that tells you they’re gonna fix it. You have to question you have to ask them where the hell have you been?

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (LX56V)

247 New York Times poll just released.

Trump 48

Biden 43

But Trump can't win.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (LkLld)

248 My retirement accounts are up 25% over the past 12 months.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (N3GIM)

249 Oh, the other thing about 'Trump is their God' is that it pushes the notion that jailing or killing him will simply make their problem go away.

Yeah, assassinating an opposition leader always works.

Jose Calvo Sotelo nods.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:36 AM (llXky)

250 Gonna be pissed when Powell tanks the markets in Nov.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:36 AM (N3GIM)

251 Looks like they are recriminalizing hard drugs in Oregon. Bill has passed and gone to the governor.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 02, 2024 09:36 AM (yeEu9)

252 248 My retirement accounts are up 25% over the past 12 months.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

Soon!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (hOUT3)

253 190 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)

tablespoon

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (AwYPR)
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TSP = teaspoon

TBS = tablespoon

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world - It is only a matter of time, right at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (qfLjt)

254 If they're gonna bomb me with BP meds I'm going to make those things earn their keep.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:30 AM (VwHCD)

Heh, that's the spirit. I do wonder though, when is low too low?

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (Lg6CJ)

255 But Trump can't win.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (LkLld)
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I think the vote has been rigged in many swing states, including mine.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (llXky)

256 not knowing anything about the person at all, but having seen this kind of progression a couple times before, I'd say Meth.
____________

I thought about that too.

The photos of people arrested seem, to me, to trend middle-aged and up. I do see the 20-somethings too, but it's mostly older people. I'll allow that anyone under 18 probably isn't going to have their photo published, so that's a factor in what I see.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (Q4IgG)

257 220-And I hardly think that the writers/readers of "Salon" are on their knees with their rosary beads, so it's ridiculous to talk about the "cult of Trump".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:38 AM (Ki//m)

258 That damn thing also can be utilized as a electron microscope, a fusion reactor, and a turbo encabulator.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 02, 2024 08:22 AM (WXNFJ)

an interocitor has many functions, not just tabulations and storing recipies.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 09:38 AM (D7oie)

259 >>I recall ranchers in the early 1980s like 1982 I had to deal with illegals all the time. Some guys were legit Texan rancher

Plyler decision came down in 1982. That's when the rush began. Thank you Jimmah Cartah.

Posted by: DanMan at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (8uzBS)

260 248 My retirement accounts are up 25% over the past 12 months.

congrats!

my semi-serious bitcoin stash is doing pretty well of late

which is interesting

Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (AcWfM)

261 Mornin', Horde. Wow, I'm really late to the prayer meeting this morning. (Not for the same reason as Nancy Mace)

Prayers up for y'all, and your loved ones.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (1eY81)

262 I think the vote has been rigged in many swing states, including mine.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (llXky)

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"Rigged" is such a polarizing word. We prefer "managed."

Posted by: The Dems at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (bo7UB)

263 After Caiaphas crucified Jesus, he had 100 soldiers posted outside of the tomb to prevent the disciples from stealing the body. It backfired, because after the soldiers witnessed the resurrection, they spread out through the city and wouldn't shut up about it. He lamented that his plan backfired and made it worse.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:40 AM (N3GIM)

264 New York Times poll just released.

Trump 48

Biden 43

—-

Tee hee.
- Atlanta counting rooms

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:40 AM (bWsRe)

265 Made big pot, though not full of coffee, it's gone and if want something hot Katerina will get tea.

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (fwDg9)

266 The Russians and Chinese were able to impose tyranny because they had tens of millions of troops under arms to enforce it. Our emaciated military is completely inadequate to the task, our helicopters are grounded, etc. The left things that a brazen show of force will do the trick, but what if the troops opt out? Sure, they might refuse the order, or mutiny, but going on sick call produces the same result.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:28 AM (llXky)
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Even the Left's footsoldiers in the streets (Antifa and BLM) need to eat. If there is no food on the shelves, they will turn on their masters pretty quickly.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (BpYfr)

267 And I hardly think that the writers/readers of "Salon" are on their knees with their rosary beads, so it's ridiculous to talk about the "cult of Trump".
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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Same people likely still have Saint Fauci candles on their mantels.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (1eY81)

268 248 My retirement accounts are up 25% over the past 12 months.

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So is everyone’s pretty much.

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (bWsRe)

269 And I hardly think that the writers/readers of "Salon" are on their knees with their rosary beads, so it's ridiculous to talk about the "cult of Trump".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:38 AM (Ki//m)
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Yeah, and Obama was a "lightbringer." With these people, everything is projection.

A liberal woman was telling me how awful it is in west Michigan with the White Christian Nationalists in her apartment complex, telling each other "have a blessed day," praying in groups, etc.

She's talking about the Dutch Reformed, and they've been there for more than a century. Everyone knows this. Houses built there have floor drains in the garage so you can wash the car on a Sunday without the neighbors knowing.

It's been a joke as long as I've been alive, but suddenly NAZIS!! EVERYWHERE!!

The woman in question has changed her faith a half-dozen times, but she's always remained true to her true religion, The Democrat Party.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (llXky)

270 Heh, that's the spirit. I do wonder though, when is low too low?

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (Lg6CJ)

I don't know, but when my mom's BP was what mine is they told me she was dying. They did take me off one of the meds and it was 118/68 this morning. I can deal with that. As low as it was I couldn't catch my breath while eating. Now its good.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (VwHCD)

271 My retirement accounts are up 25% over the past 12 months.

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Heck, that's nothing. I can go to a half dozen places right this instant and get a six month CD or a twelve month CD and they're both at 5% with just a few tenths separating them.

And they're all better than the 4.6% five year CD.

Best economy ever, jack!

Posted by: Nikki Haley's luxuriously hairy nipples - Alex Jones Was Right at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (Yui9f)

272 Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (LkLld)

Wait until the ballots are counted over two weeks.

Posted by: dantesed at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (88xKn)

273 >>I think the vote has been rigged in many swing states, including mine.

I have no doubt voting his highly rigged. So are polls.

If Trump is beating Biden by 5 in a New York Times poll the lead is probably double that. The only way he wins is by having so much support he overwhelms the cheat. But they can't stop the signal.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM (LkLld)

274 226 Haley probably has some big ActBlue funding coming in. She is nothing but an in kind donation to Biden.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

The Bulwark has what seems to be a hilarious article on Haley, but it's for "Premium" members, so I can only see the teaser: Nikki Haley Hates Her Voters and It’s Weirdm She keeps pretending that she’s the choice of True Republicans, when her coalition is made up of Dems, independents, Never Trumpers, and “the elites.”

You know the old adage about dancing with the one that brung you? Nikki Haley is living by the opposite ethos: She’s constantly dissing her actual voters and pretending that her “real” supporters are the people lining up to vote for Trump.

When you look at the exit polling you see that she does best with moderates, urbanites, and people with college or graduate degrees.

And yet Haley spends most of her time trashing this voting coalition. She’s not a Never Trumper! She hates the Democrats! She’s fighting against the elites in her high heels because it hurts more when you curb-stomp the socialists or whatever!

Haley does this weird thing where she pretends that her real support comes from True American MAGA types.

Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM (JCZqz)

275 "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise."

Galatians 3:26-29

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM (ATSTk)

276 Same people likely still have Saint Fauci candles on their mantels.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (1eY81)

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Word is that Fauci's halo has dimmed somewhat even among the Left and many of those candles have since been switched out for Taylor Swift votives.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM (bo7UB)

277 And I hardly think that the writers/readers of "Salon" are on their knees with their rosary beads, so it's ridiculous to talk about the "cult of Trump".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke

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I think a lot of it is a push to try and influence Christian voters and nudge them either towards doubt and staying home or voting against Trump.

Posted by: Nikki Haley's luxuriously hairy nipples - Alex Jones Was Right at March 02, 2024 09:44 AM (Yui9f)

278 The photos of people arrested seem, to me, to trend middle-aged and up. I do see the 20-somethings too, but it's mostly older people. I'll allow that anyone under 18 probably isn't going to have their photo published, so that's a factor in what I see.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:37 AM (Q4IgG)

I have seen a woman who was 25 years old, who had been doing meth for 5 years or so, and who you would swear was in her late 40's. She had been a cheerleader, beautiful girl when she was 18. Don't know what happened to her, but even if she reformed most of her life was already used up. One of the saddest things I've ever seen, a life thrown away for nothing.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:44 AM (q3gwH)

279 Oh, and the troopers were a good, diverse mix, not a bunch of white dudes. I'm sure leftists who saw that cringed in fear.

Don't worry, they won't.

Posted by: MSM at March 02, 2024 09:45 AM (sNc8Y)

280 don't know, but when my mom's BP was what mine is they told me she was dying. They did take me off one of the meds and it was 118/68 this morning. I can deal with that. As low as it was I couldn't catch my breath while eating. Now its good.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (VwHCD)

That's better. Both the number and the effect. I wish I had confidence our medical industrial complex was genuinely making lives better, but at least the little bp pill is.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:45 AM (Lg6CJ)

281 Even the Left's footsoldiers in the streets (Antifa and BLM) need to eat. If there is no food on the shelves, they will turn on their masters pretty quickly.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:41 AM (BpYfr)
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Farmers blockading interstates and truckers going on strike would pretty much be unbeatable. It's working in Europe.

The core problem is that when you tell someone that they are losing everything, they literally have nothing left to lose.

The left thinks this will force compliance, but instead it provokes desperate, furious resistance. They don't know about this because they spend all their time watching West Wing reruns.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:45 AM (llXky)

282 I have a problem
Seems a box, though only gone through 1 book of checks and got a letter from one company the check was rejected. Trip to bank and teller finally figured out though searches 1 number was added on account screwing the checks. Some have cashed oddly.
Should I let fly as may be or start calling and reissue checks?
Wife thinks all will show up next time but sure credit card will come with hearty interest

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 09:45 AM (fwDg9)

283 272 Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (LkLld)

Wait until the ballots are counted* over two weeks.
Posted by: dantesed at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (88xKn)

* and recounted until they get it right...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 09:46 AM (hOUT3)

284 "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise."

Galatians 3:26-29
Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM (ATSTk)
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"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Ephesians 4:32

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:46 AM (BpYfr)

285 Hungarian is one of a small group of European language holdouts that isn't a descendant of Proto-Indo-European. Along with Finnish and Estonian.

Buncha weirdos.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 02, 2024 09:35 AM (bo7UB)

But very accomplished weirdo's in the sciences. We are born "tinkerers". Also, the Magyars don't put up with the illegal immigration bullshit. Also, the food!! Mmmm!!! Irish wife thinks we're crazy. At least we ain't Irish. Starving because of a lack of potatoes? LOL!!

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseygu now with twice the crazy at March 02, 2024 09:46 AM (iODuv)

286 By the way, I’m pissed about this because I love studying French. I’m just tired of wasting my time.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 08:42 AM (LX56V)

studying a language is never a waste of time. I can argue that from a number of ways, but in the end it is fun. French is good because about 1/3 of English comes from French, and there are a number of things that show in French that don't appear in English.
It is more than just Tintin (go read Tintin that is how I learned to read English in Humpty Dumpty magazine) it is also the Band Desinee which make Anime look dull and US Graphic novels look like chick tracts.
There are also online series and French movies

Look at Visiteur du Futur

https://www.youtube.com/user/watchthevisitor

Have fun. I am still pissed I passed up a chance to study Russian

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 09:46 AM (D7oie)

287 "You cannot mention Rossini without mentioning the Barber of Seville! Arguably the most memorable opera ever written; here's the Overture as dramatized by Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd:
https://vimeo.com/456078993"

I think most of the over 29 crowd here had their first exposure to Rossini via Bugs and Elmer.

Posted by: Tuna at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (oaGWv)

288 I have seen a woman who was 25 years old, who had been doing meth for 5 years or so, and who you would swear was in her late 40's. She had been a cheerleader, beautiful girl when she was 18. Don't know what happened to her, but even if she reformed most of her life was already used up. One of the saddest things I've ever seen, a life thrown away for nothing.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:44 AM (q3gwH)

Seen that more times than I can count. Recently I ran into a girl I went to school with. Good god, she looked 80 and she's in her 50's.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (VwHCD)

289
If Trump is beating Biden by 5 in a New York Times poll the lead is probably double that. The only way he wins is by having so much support he overwhelms the cheat. But they can't stop the signal.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:43 AM

The only way they can make the cheat work is if it is believable. Trump and Biden being just a few points apart works. Equal to or greater then 5? Impossible.

Biden at the border looked like death warmed over. Almost as if his handlers have had enough and want to force nature to take its course. Soon.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (RKVpM)

290 245, back in the day in the early 1980s Madam Morris was a place you could go. You and do your thing. I actually preferred Nueva Laredo. You could get some really good wine and a steak for about 10 bucks. I think for a lot of us wild tax and types. Mexico was a dream. This idea this thing that was fun to play with. The reality is Mexico was a shit hole and until they get so unlike the El Salvador president, nothing is going to change.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (LX56V)

291 239
"... while retaining disdain for much of his actions and personality - is too terrifying for them to contemplate. "

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:33 AM (llXky)
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What are these many actions that are disdainful?
Personality? Have you personally met Trump to judge him?

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world, it is only a matter of time, right at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (qfLjt)

292 For tequila lovers, I recommend Cuervo La Familia Reserva

Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (Igl0Q)

293 Good morning, Horde, just dropping by for a quick look see before I head out the door. Jewells, I am very happy about the results of your tests, hang in there kiddo.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 02, 2024 09:48 AM (Sgq8y)

294 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (llXky)

"Have a blessed day" is problematic? I was just told that several days ago by a woman at the local convenience store. I didn't feel need to call out a Progressive swat team, but then I'm not Progressive. Yes; Progressivism is a religion. I don't know about everybody in the Democrat Party. I was technically a Democrat till this year, just hadn't voted that way since Obama ran the first time.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:48 AM (Ki//m)

295 Heck, that's nothing. I can go to a half dozen places right this instant and get a six month CD or a twelve month CD and they're both at 5% with just a few tenths separating them.

And they're all better than the 4.6% five year CD.

Best economy ever, jack!
Posted by: Nikki Haley's luxuriously hairy nipples - Alex Jones Was Right at March 02, 2024 09:42 AM (Yui9f)

I took the proceeds from my house sale a few months ago, put it into a 12 month CD, because I was about to sign a 12 month lease. They were good about noting which banks were paying what, and even though Bank of America was slightly higher than others, it was possible to get a 5% return without having to do business with Satan.

Or maybe just lesser Satans than BoA.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:48 AM (Lg6CJ)

296 Hungarian is one of a small group of European language holdouts that isn't a descendant of Proto-Indo-European. Along with Finnish and Estonian.

Albanian is another weird language that branched off early and has little in common with most languages, although they have a lot of loan words due to all the foreign interaction in the Balkans.

Posted by: Military Moron at March 02, 2024 09:48 AM (JCZqz)

297 The core problem is that when you tell someone that they are losing everything, they literally have nothing left to lose.

The left thinks this will force compliance, but instead it provokes desperate, furious resistance. They don't know about this because they spend all their time watching West Wing reruns.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:45 AM (llXky)
---
Threaten a man's family and he will WRECK YOU.

Take away a man's family and he will DESTROY EVERYTHING YOU LOVE.

The most dangerous people are those with *everything* to lose and those with *nothing* left to lose.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:49 AM (BpYfr)

298 Biden at the border looked like death warmed over. Almost as if his handlers have had enough and want to force nature to take its course. Soon.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (RKVpM)
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No, the opposite - they have to show him because if he hides in his basement this time, everyone will suspect he's in a coma.

They have no Plan B. There is no clear successor. God works in mysterious ways.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:49 AM (llXky)

299 Sorry. Meant "was a Democrat till last year". I'm thinking it's still 2023.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 09:49 AM (Ki//m)

300 was just looking at X, MSNBC has a clip up with two Dem writers openly saying that Rural White Voters are a Threat to Democracy and must be suppressed. So i guess this is the new Democrat Party line. It's seems to be part of the move to identify anyone who goes to Church as a dangerous "Christian Nationalist" who needs to be suppressed.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (q3gwH)

301 This war that’s on the horizon will make all previous wars look like a couple beagle puppies growling at each other.

Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (khxKA)

302 We Hungarians are actually Martians.

https://tinyurl.com/5n92ukvm

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseygu now with twice the crazy at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (iODuv)

303
The most dangerous people are those with *everything* to lose and those with *nothing* left to lose.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:49 AM (BpYfr)
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I saw footage from France with farmers getting hit with water hoses and returning fire with manure spreaders. A combine crashed through a puny riot fence and the cops gave way at a sprint. Telling people you're going to slaughter their herds only works if you have 4 million Red Guards backing you up.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:51 AM (llXky)

304 Times clarification

SpaceX/NASA - Falcon 9/Crew Dragon
SpaceX Crew-8 - LC39-A - KSC
Coverage Begins: March 2nd at 7:15 p.m. ET
Launch: March 2nd at 11:16 p.m. ET

http://tinyurl.com/yswjyer4

This is a manned launch.

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks shall rule the world, it is only a matter of time, right at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (qfLjt)

305 The only way they can make the cheat work is if it is believable. Trump and Biden being just a few points apart works. Equal to or greater then 5? Impossible.

Because if it isn't believable...what exactly? The media will say the election was legitimate, the courts will say it was legitimate, major tech platforms will suppress dissent, and Fed agents will arrest and harass anyone who protests too vocally.

America is still much too wealthy and comfortable for enough people to protest in any meaningful way that might jeopardize their cush lives and status. We'll complain and vote harder next time.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (JCZqz)

306 Telling people you're going to slaughter their herds only works if you have 4 million Red Guards backing you up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:51 AM (llXky)
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You also need to have a way to FEED those 4 million Red Guards. Once the food runs out, they will turn on you.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (BpYfr)

307 Good morning, Hordelings!
Prayers up.

Posted by: Doof at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (eNASR)

308 This war that’s on the horizon will make all previous wars look like a couple beagle puppies growling at each other.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (khxKA)

But at least it will have been for a good cause.

And that cause is... eh, wait a minute, give me a second... what are we doing it for? Hold on... Oh that's right...

SHIPPING LANES!

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (Lg6CJ)

309 >>The only way they can make the cheat work is if it is believable

Indeed. Been saying this for a year.

Some of the country knew it was stolen in 2020 and they had to go to extreme lengths, 3rd world lengths, to install Biden. Now everyone knows.

Color revolutions can install a leader but they can't us believe it's real.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:53 AM (LkLld)

310 What are these many actions that are disdainful?
Personality? Have you personally met Trump to judge him?

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world, it is only a matter of time, right at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (qfLjt)
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It is possible to vote for a flawed candidate, is it not? That's the point I was making.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:53 AM (llXky)

311 About the "election..."

Has there been any concerted effort by the GOP to get their own ballot harvesting operation off the ground? Voter outreach? Workshops for volunteers to know what fraud looks like and how to get those volunteers inside the counting rooms? They got anyone competent enough to check those electronic voting machines for malware?

About all that...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM (Q4IgG)

312 But at least it will have been for a good cause.

And that cause is... eh, wait a minute, give me a second... what are we doing it for? Hold on... Oh that's right...

SHIPPING LANES!
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (Lg6CJ)
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That's not the worst cause in the world.

It could have been for CLIMATE CHANGE!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM (BpYfr)

313 Well to be fair, my opinion about "French" mostly pertains to Quebecois which is French as much as Puerto Rican is Spanish.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 09:00 AM (RIvkX)

You mean "incredibly irritating"?

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM (D7oie)

314 286, kindlot, thanks for the inspiration. I get tired at times because I run into Spanish speakers all the time. And I do like Spanish I like the language as an entity. But it bothers me that everyone tells me I have to learn Spanish because to be honest my love is French. I question it all the time not that that is a good thing.

I go with the French movies too. It’s a good way to go. There are so many ways to look at languages. For sure in my area, there’s more demand for people who can speak Spanish, my idea is I will stand out there someone who can speak French. in the end you have to be who you are and I truly do like French and Spanish I just like French more. As someone who studied these languages a long time I come to realize in the end it has to be something that is inside you. There is a reason in French is the most studied second language on earth not Spanish. Most people who tell you, you have to learn Spanish never learn the language, nor even try.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM (LX56V)

315 301 This war that’s on the horizon will make all previous wars look like a couple beagle puppies growling at each other.
Posted by: Eromero at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (khxKA)

Thanks for that cheery and correct thought, Eromero!

Stein's Law: "If something cannot go on forever, it will stop."

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (hOUT3)

316 Haley doesn’t hate her voters. Her voters are Democrats. She loves them.

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (bWsRe)

317 In his official record, written by the scribes, Caiaphas worries that he really did kill the Messiah. Tries to reason with himself that it was prophesied to happen, and God must have chosen him to fulfill. Then called for Peter, John, and the two women Mary and Joana, who went to embalm Jesus. He records the women's story exactly as stated in the gospel. Then asks Peter and John if they can add anything else which hasn't been told by Jesus' enemies. They both relate several events, concurrent with the known gospels. Caiaphas was so taken aback that he locked himself in a room with his father in law and wife. They poured over the scrolls looking for more proof that he had not really just killed the Messiah. And while doing this, Jesus appeared to them and said that he came to forgive sinners like him, and he should repent. Caiaphas submitted his resignation as chief Priest.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (N3GIM)

318 "What the hell am I doing up so early. This is getting annoying.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads"

The pup was pushing his nose into mine at 6:01 CST this morning. The one thing about getting older is I don't seem to need as much sleep. All the other things about getting older kind of suck.

Posted by: Tuna at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (oaGWv)

319 America is still much too wealthy and comfortable for enough people to protest in any meaningful way that might jeopardize their cush lives and status. We'll complain and vote harder next time.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (JCZqz)
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I don't think that's true. Food costs have doubled. People are actually experiencing hunger, eating lower grade cuts of meat. We're relatively well off, but we have to pinch every penny and I now go to the store daily looking for discounts.

A few years back we would go have lunch on Sunday after Mass. Can't afford it now. The design margin is a lot thinner than it was in 2020.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (llXky)

320 y'all talking about war and I'm stressing about buying a lawn mower and planning for a storage shed.

(thankful that God is sovereign over alla that)

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (1eY81)

321 “ Has there been any concerted effort by the GOP to get their own ballot harvesting operation off the ground? Voter outreach? Workshops for volunteers to know what fraud looks like and how to get those volunteers inside the counting rooms? They got anyone competent enough to check those electronic voting machines for malware?”

This would all imply the GOP wants to win. Which of course is not the case.

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:56 AM (bWsRe)

322 Because if it isn't believable...what exactly? The media will say the election was legitimate, the courts will say it was legitimate, major tech platforms will suppress dissent, and Fed agents will arrest and harass anyone who protests too vocally.

America is still much too wealthy and comfortable for enough people to protest in any meaningful way that might jeopardize their cush lives and status. We'll complain and vote harder next time.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (JCZqz)

Corporate media is now saying it's ok to talk about election interference and cheating.

Which means only one thing... they expect to lose. Then it'll be four more years of Russia collusion and all the rest.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 09:56 AM (Lg6CJ)

323 Just to fact, check myself French is the most studied second language after English, of course.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 09:56 AM (LX56V)

324 hey did take me off one of the meds and it was 118/68 this morning

==

That is excellent. Glad you are mending.

Posted by: runner at March 02, 2024 09:56 AM (V13WU)

325 'Sup y'all?

126 days, 18 weeks, 30% of a year.

Posted by: Muldoon at March 02, 2024 09:57 AM (991eG)

326 It is possible to vote for a flawed candidate, is it not? That's the point I was making.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:53 AM (llXky)

Agreed. I don't think much of Trump personally, and I still think DeSantis would be much better at doing the job - but I'm voting for Trump because it's the best way I know of saying "Fuck You!!!" to this entire system.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:57 AM (q3gwH)

327 >>Has there been any concerted effort by the GOP to get their own ballot harvesting operation off the ground? Voter outreach? Workshops for volunteers to know what fraud looks like and how to get those volunteers inside the counting rooms? They got anyone competent enough to check those electronic voting machines for malware?

>>About all that...

Step 1. Ronna is gone.

And the likely replacements including Trump's daughter in law are all talking about doing those things.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 09:57 AM (LkLld)

328 Trump is a loud mouth asshole. But I’m
Not voting for my new friend.

Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:58 AM (bWsRe)

329 I've had that experience, but have also had a lot of difficulty understanding Spanish spoken in an Argentine series I watched.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 09:04 AM (RIvkX)

My problem is listening to castillian, that is an accent I have getting my head around. Argentine, when not dropping into slang, is pretty simple for me.
I think we have thrashed this out before

what is the Argentine series?

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 09:58 AM (D7oie)

330 America is still much too wealthy and comfortable for enough people to protest in any meaningful way that might jeopardize their cush lives and status. We'll complain and vote harder next time.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (JCZqz)

Our betters are very busy working on that wealthy part for the peasants!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ This year in Corsicana - again! ~ at March 02, 2024 09:58 AM (hOUT3)

331 >>"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Ephesians 4:32
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:46 AM (BpYfr)

"The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.”

Mark 12:29-31

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 09:59 AM (54XhK)

332 Bahrain Grand Prix about to start
Seems at beginning of season a few Saturday races
No idea why

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 09:59 AM (fwDg9)

333 That's not the worst cause in the world.

It could have been for CLIMATE CHANGE!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM (BpYfr)

We have to destroy the planet in order to save it.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (Lg6CJ)

334 >> Not on the Tech Thread, Pixy is up to February 33rd

He does that every year, having a bit of fun. Some ancient and non-standard calendars have given Feb 30 days.

"Feb 31st", which never existed, is thus sometimes used to mean "unknown date".

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (w6EFb)

335 316 Haley doesn’t hate her voters. Her voters are Democrats. She loves them.
Posted by: Montec

Yeah, the article tip-toed around that with this quote:

When you look at the exit polling you see that she does best with moderates, urbanites, and people with college or graduate degrees.

Without acknowledging the elephant in the room that a majority of her supporters are Dems trying to stop Trump that won't vote for ANY Republican in the General. I mean, we all know it, but as a candidate, you can't openly say it. It is ALSO significant that she (and most Republicans) have to at least pretend to support Trump, or at least Trump-style policies. He really is in touch with the general desires of the base.

Posted by: Intercepted The Bulwark Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (JCZqz)

336 You also need to have a way to FEED those 4 million Red Guards. Once the food runs out, they will turn on you.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 09:52 AM (BpYfr)
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The media is covering this up (no shock) but I don't think people realize just how bad off the US military is right now. The Army was at about 490,000 troops only five years ago. It is now at 445,000. Think about that - 10 percent of the force just quit.

The Army that laid waste to Iraq is gone. What is left are time-servers, a handful of weirdos and careerists waiting until they can retire. The Red Guards they are not.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (llXky)

337 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

Prayers up for the Horde, for all in need, and for those with unspoken intentions.

May God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (KglbO)

338 300 was just looking at X, MSNBC has a clip up with two Dem writers openly saying that Rural White Voters are a Threat to Democracy and must be suppressed. So i guess this is the new Democrat Party line. It's seems to be part of the move to identify anyone who goes to Church as a dangerous "Christian Nationalist" who needs to be suppressed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 09:50 AM (q3gwH)

In order to ensure inclusion and diversity we need to squash all dissent.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 02, 2024 10:01 AM (z+89e)

339 One of the stories Peter tells Caiaphas is the water into wine. He said that the master of the house wanted to thank Jesus, but he had slipped away, not wanting the attention. Mary was upset about this because she felt that as the king of the Jews he should be seeking fame and Notoriety.

This is also a lament she and Joseph shared with an interviewer years before. That he had no interest outside of hanging out with a retired priest and Lazarus talking scriptures. And if he was really the king of the jews he would be more famous.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (N3GIM)

340 The pup was pushing his nose into mine at 6:01 CST this morning. The one thing about getting older is I don't seem to need as much sleep. All the other things about getting older kind of suck.
Posted by: Tuna at March 02, 2024

***
In my case, Tuna, it was Stirling the big black cat, and at 4:01 am. I did manage to doze for another hour, though, but I don't have that luxury on weekdays. So I got almost 7 hours last night. Usually I get 5.5 to 6.

Maybe after I retire I can adjust. Maybe.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (omVj0)

341 Oh, I would add Chileans to that. Colombians, on the other hand, are the easiest to understand. IMO.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 02, 2024 09:14 AM (OX9vb)

Chileans talk funny.

There is a perception that Colombians are "really smart" for some reason.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (D7oie)

342 Yeah I'm healing well ahead of schedule. They already cleared me to drive a week ahead of schedule and removed one of the meds. The visiting nurse was amazed i was walking around like nothing happened, so much so that she said it was her last visit because she just wasn't needed anymore. My oxygen was 99. Yeah I'm zipping along.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 08:48 AM (VwHCD)

That's Great news, BD! Glad to hear it.
I always thought you had some Keith Richards in you.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (2ds6i)

343 We have to destroy the planet in order to save it.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (Lg6CJ)

If we don't get rid of all the people, the planet will be uninhabitable.

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (AwYPR)

344 This would all imply the GOP wants to win. Which of course is not the case.
Posted by: Montec. at March 02, 2024 09:56 AM (bWsRe)

Even in supposedly conservative Texas, the biggest battle is for conservatives to try to get control of the Texas House and take it away from the GOP-e, the Chamber of Commerce bunch, and the Bush Family org, all of which are working together to try and discredit Paxton. And now it's obvious that it's because Paxton is trying to investigate vote fraud, and they're doing anything they can to block him.
Just for the record, the Chamber of Commerce types broke with conservatives because they think they make a whole lot of money off of illegal immigration, and want to to see it continue. They're the ones building the colonias to house them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (q3gwH)

345 1977 was so much fun. Guys knew they weren't girls back then.

https://tinyurl.com/yyv8hzza

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:03 AM (LkLld)

346 Zero hedge had a story yesterday listing the top 50 companies laying off employees. Thousands of them, all in the past six weeks. Great economy.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at March 02, 2024 10:03 AM (kWYxo)

347 > Bahrain Grand Prix about to start
Seems at beginning of season a few Saturday races
No idea why
Posted by: Skip
_____________

Maybe a conflict with their "football" season?

BTW... check out the video "World's Fastest Camera Drone" as it follows a Red Bull F-1 car at 300kph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pEqyr_uT-k

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 10:03 AM (Q4IgG)

348 'Sup y'all?

126 days, 18 weeks, 30% of a year.
Posted by: Muldoon at March 02, 2024 09:57 AM (991eG)

March is a month heavy with family members' birthdays.

I don't know what's wrong with me (yes I do... you shut up... no, you shut up... you're not the boss of me), but I just don't get birthdays. I don't understand why we make such a big deal out of them.

So I like the better weather, dislike the damn near every day everyone yapping out each others' birthdays.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:04 AM (Lg6CJ)

349 y'all talking about war and I'm stressing about buying a lawn mower and planning for a storage shed.

(thankful that God is sovereign over alla that)

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (1eY81)
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I'm a retired military planner, so it's kind of a habit. However, I am increasingly looking at the spiritual side of things, which is where the action really is.

The Enemy is on the move, putting forth his strength like never before in my lifetime. Believe it or not, I mostly ignore the news, but stuff seems to pop up, friends mention it, etc.

God is also moving, though, the conversion stories are amazing and heart-warming. Our diocese is seeing a surge in seminarians and women seeking vocations. It's a marvelous thing to behold.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:04 AM (llXky)

350
Has there been any concerted effort by the GOP to get their own ballot harvesting operation off the ground? Voter outreach? Workshops for volunteers to know what fraud looks like and how to get those volunteers inside the counting rooms? They got anyone competent enough to check those electronic voting machines for malware?

About all that...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 09:54 AM

Here in Pennsylvania there is a voters group which seems GOPish which has a goal of knocking on 500,000 doors between now and November. I think the Philadelphia cheat machine can be beat by firing up the boondocks to get out and vote. 'Likely voters' need a kick in the ass to become 'actual voters'.

All it's going to take is some horrendous rape or murder in this state of some young woman and 'Roe, Roe, Roe the vote' goes away. With all of these South and Central American countries who have opened up their jails and sent convicts north, it seems an unfortunate probability.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (RKVpM)

351 If your blood pressure is giving you worries, might wanna knock off coffee and alcohol for a while.
I know that's tough, but sometimes you gotta do it
Also get as much aerobic exercise as you can tolerate.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (MeG8a)

352 I think this puppy is trying to kill me. I need to get rid of this squeaky ball. He is just squeezing it over and over and over and over....

Posted by: lin-duh at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (PZo5T)

353 The Army that laid waste to Iraq is gone. What is left are time-servers, a handful of weirdos and careerists waiting until they can retire. The Red Guards they are not.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (llXky)
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The Red Guard are the street soldiers in urban areas. They can do a lot of damage in a small area. They cannot spread out to the rural areas in a force sufficient to exert long-term control.

But they also need to be fed and they can quickly spiral out of control.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (BpYfr)

354 >>> No, the opposite - they have to show him because if he hides in his basement this time, everyone will suspect he's in a coma.

If people would just believe their memory they would clearly recall that they hid they creepy pervy back then because he would be pawing at random little girls and sniffing them.
His demented skull mush is nothing new, but a matter of degree.

They all thought he'd be stroked out by now.... but he is not and they gave KumDumpster a try and found she is even dumber than Joe's dilapidated brain.

They will pull out all the stops to get Anybody But Trump in that office.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (cOq4q)

355 We have to destroy the planet in order to save it.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (Lg6CJ)

If we don't get rid of all the people, the planet will be uninhabitable.
Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (AwYPR)

That's why I prefer heaven to Earth. Nobody lives there anymore.

Posted by: Zombie Yogi B. at March 02, 2024 10:06 AM (Lg6CJ)

356 320 y'all talking about war and I'm stressing about buying a lawn mower and planning for a storage shed.

(thankful that God is sovereign over alla that)

Posted by: screaming in digital
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Mine has a Kohler engine. It was new in 2000, it always starts.
Changed the oil and filters, worked on the carb twice, bought it new tires. That's it.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 10:06 AM (Qzt2z)

357 But they also need to be fed and they can quickly spiral out of control.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (BpYfr)

The Vindman's REALLY need to be fed, or they get Hangry!

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:06 AM (q3gwH)

358 That's Great news, BD! Glad to hear it.
I always thought you had some Keith Richards in you.

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (2ds6i)

I think it's the alien immunity thing I always talk about. We heal really fast. It was 3 weeks this past thursday that I had the surgery, and the chest incision is already healed and the scar is 75% vanished.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (VwHCD)

359 Scott Pressler has been doing yeoman's work in PA. The registered voters just have to translate into actual voters.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (N3GIM)

360 There is a perception that Colombians are "really smart" for some reason.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:02 AM (D7oie)
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Columbians are reputed to speak the clearest, most Castilian Spanish in the Western hemisphere. That gives them an aristocratic accent, I suspect.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (llXky)

361 "The Army that laid waste to Iraq is gone. What is left are time-servers, a handful of weirdos and careerists waiting until they can retire. The Red Guards they are not."

I try to tell people who are apathetic or supportive of what Democrats are doing to the military that most of the people leaving are key leaders and NCO's who have supported and won our wars for the last twenty years. They are also usually people who for generations have volunteered and filled the ranks. Skilled, dedicated people who are now telling their families to sit this one out until things change.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (54XhK)

362 I needed a low energy dog but I have a border collie/heeler instead. TheCats still haven't forgiven me.

Posted by: lin-duh at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (PZo5T)

363 329, everyone says Argentina, Spanish, is Spanish with a Italian dialect. I don’t know that that is true but the history of Argentina shows there were tons of Italians and other Europeans that move there.

Even if you wanna focus on the dialect of Spain, there are so many. The one area of Spain I’ve been to the one I’m most interested in is Andulucia. That is the Spain of bullfights, Flanco dancing, And hard, right conservative views, supporting the right wing governments. It is also also the Spain where they pronounced term very similar to Latin America or Mexico.

My understanding is Indus in Spanish is most like American Spanish. We learn today. it is also very different. That is one of my issues with the Spanish., there are 10 or 12 dialects at least. The idea is a student or just fall into one for whatever reason. The thing was is everyone knows the dialect everyone wants to use it is the Parisian dialect.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (LX56V)

364 I think this puppy is trying to kill me. I need to get rid of this squeaky ball. He is just squeezing it over and over and over and over....
Posted by: lin-duh at March 02, 2024 10:05 AM (PZo5T)

That's why I prefer cats over dogs.

I KNOW my cats are trying to kill me.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:08 AM (Lg6CJ)

365 >>Without acknowledging the elephant in the room that a majority of her supporters are Dems trying to stop Trump that won't vote for ANY Republican in the General. I mean, we all know it, but as a candidate, you can't openly say it. It is ALSO significant that she (and most Republicans) have to at least pretend to support Trump, or at least Trump-style policies. He really is in touch with the general desires of the base.

What's scaring the shit out of the left is his base is growing and taking their base.

It turns out not everyone loves a shit economy, sexualizing children, inflation, stupid wars and a 3rd world invasion.

Creating a new party was never the answer. Taking over the Republican Party and making it responsive to people is the way. Trump is now the leader of the Republican Party and so are we.

Something about gutting and skin suits.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (LkLld)

366 China has defeated our military without firing a shot. DEI was a long game, but effective.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (N3GIM)

367 I don't want to wade through a bunch of anti Trump stories. Can anyone recommend a reliable site to read about his appearance at the border and what Trump had to say? Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (Ki//m)

368 353 The Army that laid waste to Iraq is gone. What is left are time-servers, a handful of weirdos and careerists waiting until they can retire. The Red Guards they are not.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:00 AM (llXky)
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The men and women that served in that Army are now civilians.
At least half of them are conservatives.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (Qzt2z)

369 I try to tell people who are apathetic or supportive of what Democrats are doing to the military that most of the people leaving are key leaders and NCO's who have supported and won our wars for the last twenty years. They are also usually people who for generations have volunteered and filled the ranks. Skilled, dedicated people who are now telling their families to sit this one out until things change.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (54XhK)
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I don't know how many military veterans there are, but I suspect the number is far larger than the number of active duty military. And while they may be a bit rusty, they'll quickly regain key skills if needed.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:10 AM (BpYfr)

370 185 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)
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Thrift Savings Plan, the federal version of a 401k? Depends on the context.

OK, thanks, my older brother would have been on that as he worked at Warner Robins AFB until he retired.

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 10:10 AM (A5THL)

371 Can anyone recommend a reliable site to read about his appearance at the border and what Trump had to say? Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

There is video of Trump walking a line of troops at the border punching them and throwing arm-bars. Just like he did to that visitor at MAL.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 10:11 AM (N3GIM)

372 Posted when it happened was listening to YouTube history videos and a Nikki H8 Trump commercial came on

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 10:12 AM (fwDg9)

373 Not too long ago we were lamenting the loss of younger parishioners, now some of that seems to be turning around. We also had one of the smallest classes in memory for the seminary, but that's picked up as well. I think a lot of people see the emptiness associated with evil and the attacks on God. But conversely they also see His goodness and the fulfillment that comes with the truth. I pray that it continues and that people to continue finding peace in Jesus Christ.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:12 AM (54XhK)

374 My understanding is everyone to let America has a racist complained about Argentina and vice versa. The thing no one wants to mention is an entire region is racist and they rate different countries differently Argentina they rate the worst, but really, it’s because they think Argentina is the best.

It is a shame people do these things, but it is what they do. I really love Argentina in Spanish. I think it’s one of the best along with Castilian. But there is also Andulucian Spanish, which is not something someone will just pick up if not living in that region.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:12 AM (LX56V)

375 I don't know how many military veterans there are, but I suspect the number is far larger than the number of active duty military. And while they may be a bit rusty, they'll quickly regain key skills if needed.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:10 AM (BpYfr)

Pretty much what I was thinking. The oath doesn't expire.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 10:12 AM (VwHCD)

376
Local radio station which leans left and right was talking about incidents on planes of unruly passengers and gave a number of around 10,000 since 2021. Almost unheard of prior to that.

Seems something happened that year, but I can't quite put a finger on it.

I do know my wife got some anti-pneumonia vaccine in 2020 without checking with me first. I finally had her dig out the disclosure sheet and I read through it. Side effect that immediately jumped off the page at me? Hostility

WTF.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 10:14 AM (RKVpM)

377 Posted when it happened was listening to YouTube history videos and a Nikki H8 Trump commercial came on
Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 10:12 AM (fwDg9)

Remember when everyone was saying Trump was gonna pick Nikki as his running mate?

That was the olden times. About a month ago. Oh, to be so young and naive.....

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:15 AM (Lg6CJ)

378 "I don't know how many military veterans there are, but I suspect the number is far larger than the number of active duty military. And while they may be a bit rusty, they'll quickly regain key skills if needed.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:10 AM (BpYfr)"

There are quite a few who are very familiar with IW and what that battle space looks like. That's because they have been doing and refining it over the last 20 years. They see exactly what's going on here and can't be fooled.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:15 AM (54XhK)

379 If you watch the first 40 sec, you can hear Mexicans? shouting "Trump!" from across the river.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Lagm_ugss

Posted by: BignJames at March 02, 2024 10:15 AM (AwYPR)

380 367 I don't want to wade through a bunch of anti Trump stories. Can anyone recommend a reliable site to read about his appearance at the border and what Trump had to say? Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (Ki//m)

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Breitbart had pretty good coverage.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 02, 2024 10:16 AM (bo7UB)

381 Anybody know what the area around the Texas medical Center in Houston is like?

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:17 AM (54XhK)

382 Related (or not), speaking of Yogi, there's a PSA 9, 1952 Topps card selling of $23,500.00 on Ebay.

I don't do PSA cards, but yeesh, a 9... if I had that kind of money to spend.....

Oh well, there's a PSA 9, 1959 selling for 12K. I paid about $100 for mine, not PSA rated, but nice.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:17 AM (Lg6CJ)

383 345 1977 was so much fun. Guys knew they weren't girls back then.

https://tinyurl.com/yyv8hzza
Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:03 AM (LkLld)

Oh, that's nice. I like that better than the Cornell show. I thought I read they are doing shows at the Sphere in Vegas. That giant screen is going to do some stuff that hasn't been done before, I suspect.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 02, 2024 10:18 AM (z+89e)

384 A great unexplained secret is our military has been filled by a tiny few families in a tiny region. if you look at the US military is mostly southerners and people from states like West Virginia, Alabama, etc. It is a family business as the people that join now I had fathers that were also soldiers. Never before have we seen such a split where the majority of Americans know no one who serves or has served and they couldn’t even contemplate serving. This is not a good thing. Something is legitimately gone wrong.

But the reality is the military is in many ways of family business. There is a reason they tell teenagers we will pay you 50 or $60,000 to join and they still say no. In my day we joined for $2000 and we only got that after serving six years.

Reality is the military of family business and if they keep going with this shit, the family is going to say no more. The American does not want to serve and they don’t give a damn about this country. Let’s be honest about it. The military has historically been a southern institution, and they are trying to end it all, and they are saying the results of their warped plans.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:19 AM (LX56V)

385 Yesterday Wal-Mart had some great looking ribeyes, maybe Prime if that grade was still available at basic retail stores. Thing is itwas about $18/lb. Good thing I bought a bunch of good prime rib on Christmas sale and made it into steaks when it was on sale for about $8.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 02, 2024 10:19 AM (cOq4q)

386 Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (54XhK)
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I don't know how many military veterans there are, but I suspect the number is far larger than the number of active duty military. And while they may be a bit rusty, they'll quickly regain key skills if needed.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 02, 2024 10:10 AM (BpYfr)

That's the plot to the movie, Battleship.

Oh, and... we won wars in the last 20 years? Where?

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:20 AM (Lg6CJ)

387 310 What are these many actions that are disdainful?
Personality? Have you personally met Trump to judge him?

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks will rule the world, it is only a matter of time, right at March 02, 2024 09:47 AM (qfLjt)
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It is possible to vote for a flawed candidate, is it not? That's the point I was making.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:53 AM (llXky)
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Of course, heck we are all flawed in God's eyes. My query was prompted by these ubiquitous statements: he's a liar, he's annoying, he's pursued disdainful acts, ... and so on, but there's never examples. I don't even mention or repeat that crapola since I don't know of any personally.
Don't get me wrong he's no Jesus, he's just the best candidate and probably the only one, that thinks mostly like us regarding the USA.

Posted by: Ciampino - Clocks shall rule the world, it is only a matter of time, right?! at March 02, 2024 10:20 AM (qfLjt)

388 "He is looking at me wrong!" is now a thing. A woke thing.

Fox News
@FoxNews
London play will have 'all-Black' audience nights to allow experience 'free from the White gaze'

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:21 AM (FVME7)

389 Doggeh had emergency surgery a couple weeks ago. He popped a couple of stitches so he has to wait another couple of weeks to get de-coned.
Prayers for the big dumdum would be appreciated.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 02, 2024 10:21 AM (DpEcY)

390 24 Alex the Chick reported that Bandersnatch passed away last night
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Oh, my I am saddened at this news.

May his memory be a blessing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 08:09 AM (RIvkX)

The art thread of Feb 27th contains many tributes to him:

https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=408488

Posted by: m at March 02, 2024 10:21 AM (o3SCB)

391 >> If you watch the first 40 sec, you can hear Mexicans? shouting "Trump!" from across the river.

Watching Trump wave at them was a hoot.

Trump is gaining huge support on this one issue and the left has no answers. A significant majority of Americans now favors a wall.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:22 AM (LkLld)

392 Also, hubs seems to be having trouble shaking off Covid.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 02, 2024 10:22 AM (DpEcY)

393 I don't want to wade through a bunch of anti Trump stories. Can anyone recommend a reliable site to read about his appearance at the border and what Trump had to say? Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (Ki//m)

Breitbart had pretty good coverage.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 02, 2024 10:16 AM (bo7UB)

Rantingly and Bongino report are two good aggregators.

I prefer Rantingly for headlines, but too many of their links go to Foxnooz, which I don't open, because they want me to turn off my adblocker.

Nope.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:23 AM (Lg6CJ)

394 "Oh, and... we won wars in the last 20 years? Where?
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:20 AM (Lg6CJ)"

The military won AFG and IRQ. The civilians lost the peace.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:23 AM (54XhK)

395 When that falls out of alignment, the law, not the population, gives way. See also speed limits, alcohol prohibition, etc. (con't)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 09:24 AM (llXky)

Ironically, the "newer/better americans" they're bringing in *also* just ignore laws they don't think are important. It's just a different set of laws that they ignore.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 02, 2024 10:23 AM (nC+QA)

396
What's scaring the shit out of the left is his base is growing and taking their base.

It turns out not everyone loves a shit economy, sexualizing children, inflation, stupid wars and a 3rd world invasion.

Creating a new party was never the answer. Taking over the Republican Party and making it responsive to people is the way. Trump is now the leader of the Republican Party and so are we.

Something about gutting and skin suits.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:09 AM (LkLld)
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The common man, that they loathe, have slapped in the face, that they have tried to separate by race or social status, they have brought together by their insane woke agenda.
More and more, black, brown, yellow and white see the Democrats for what they are.

Posted by: Braenyard at March 02, 2024 10:24 AM (Qzt2z)

397 385, I buy the prime meat when it goes on discount Walmart. It is a regular thing and if you look out for it, you can get some prime beef for a low price.

Someone said years ago that the reason there’s so much prime beef, fit places like Walmart and Costco, etc. is not because the great steakhouse prime beef is out there but because they’re allowing other meat to be prime. Today they are slaughtering cows and female cows were prime meat, which is something they would never send to a high-end steakhouse, but they can call it prime. There’s a reason 20 years ago you could never buy prime meat at a regular store but now you can do it. it is not that the prime cattle simply became larger. It is because what we are allowing to be prime is different than it used to be.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:24 AM (LX56V)

398 Personally I want a candidate who first of all believes in te consitution as written, and who is not a BIG liar

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 10:25 AM (A5THL)

399 Fox News
@FoxNews
London play will have 'all-Black' audience nights to allow experience 'free from the White gaze'
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:21 AM (FVME7)

Poor London. Poor England.

What's that phrase... something about chickens going home to roost? That's what centuries of imperialism gets you, I suppose.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:25 AM (Lg6CJ)

400 Damn YT pipo are inserting themselves everywhere!

Bussin' With The Boys
@BussinWTB
Indiana State’s center, Robbie Avila has been nicknamed “Cream Abdul Jabbar” 😂
Last night he had 35 Points, 8 Rebounds, 5 Assists - 58% FG

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:25 AM (FVME7)

401 "Oh, and... we won wars in the last 20 years? Where?
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:20 AM (Lg6CJ)"

The military won AFG and IRQ. The civilians lost the peace.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:23 AM (54XhK)

Which means... we lost.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Lg6CJ)

402 It is snowing again, but it isn't sticking thank goodness.
garden is flooded, though.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (D7oie)

403 > Trump is gaining huge support on this one issue and the left has no answers. A significant majority of Americans now favors a wall.
______________

Agreed, but a little late after 10+ million illegals already crossed, including hundreds of thousands of military age men from the Middle East and China.

Rounding all those up and booting them isn't going to be easy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Q4IgG)

404 vmom, that's a lot to deal with at once. Prayers and hugs.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (1eY81)

405 Anybody know what the area around the Texas medical Center in Houston is like?

Posted by: Marcus T

To Live? Not great. They put in a light rail to transport the welfare class to the medical district. Closer to the art district is better but expensive.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at March 02, 2024 10:27 AM (lTGtQ)

406
Saw a news item that in Japan two adults are dying for every child born.

♪ And when I die and when I'm gone. There'll be one child born. In this world to carry on, to carry on. ♪

/ Offer invalid in Japan

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 10:27 AM (RKVpM)

407 Can we pull the pigtails of our 'Ettes?
I guess the more on point question would be 'Will we live through it?'
Posted by: Tonypete

Um ... No!!
Have you seen them put holes in targets and hit a tiny white steel plate at 400 yards? Death with a wonderful smile.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Everytime I see one of these, it makes me smile to know I'm one of those 'Ettes. 🤠
Morning everyone. Slept a bit late d don't really know why. Had strange dreams that included Trump and I wandered around a bit trying to find a place to take a shower.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:28 AM (t/2Uw)

408 "To Live? Not great. They put in a light rail to transport the welfare class to the medical district. Closer to the art district is better but expensive.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at March 02, 2024 10:27 AM (lTGtQ)"

Is there anything within a short distance for a couple of month stay?

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:29 AM (54XhK)

409 Doubting will see much of snow again but you never know

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 10:29 AM (fwDg9)

410 389 Doggeh had emergency surgery a couple weeks ago. He popped a couple of stitches so he has to wait another couple of weeks to get de-coned.
Prayers for the big dumdum would be appreciated.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 02, 2024 10:21 AM (DpEcY)

392 Also, hubs seems to be having trouble shaking off Covid.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 02, 2024 10:22 AM (DpEcY)

Blessings on you, vmom.

Posted by: m at March 02, 2024 10:29 AM (o3SCB)

411 If Trump is beating Biden by 5 in a New York Times poll the lead is probably double that. The only way he wins is by having so much support he overwhelms the cheat. But they can't stop the signal.

Posted by: JackStraw
__________

Trump leads with Hispanics in the poll, 46-40. Black support at 23%.

I'm all about the doom, but damn, the cheat will have to be into eight figures if those numbers hold.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 02, 2024 10:30 AM (Dm8we)

412 Marianne Williamson "Unsuspends" Presidential Campaign

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Fire burn and cauldron bubble
Baby, I'm back and I mean trouble!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:31 AM (FVME7)

413 394 The military won AFG and IRQ. The civilians lost the peace.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:23 AM (54XhK)

what is afG and irq

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 10:31 AM (A5THL)

414 "Which means... we lost.
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Lg6CJ)"

"We?". No the DoS weenies, the same people pushing Ukraine and "Palestine" did. The military did exactly what they were asked to do, and more. They also paid the price for the civilian incompetence and inability to devise an exit strategy.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:32 AM (54XhK)

415 Fen, I read Gateway Pundit, Breitbart and Bongino Report. It gives the kind of links you used to get from Drudge before he sold out and that JJ does every morning.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:32 AM (t/2Uw)

416 Is there anything within a short distance for a couple of month stay?

Posted by: Marcus T

I have been gone for years, but was in the area for a week last fall. The area along Braes Bayou seems to have held up.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at March 02, 2024 10:33 AM (lTGtQ)

417 Thanks TP

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:33 AM (54XhK)

418 Reality is the military of family business and if they keep going with this shit, the family is going to say no more. The American does not want to serve and they don’t give a damn about this country. Let’s be honest about it. The military has historically been a southern institution, and they are trying to end it all, and they are saying the results of their warped plans.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:19 AM (LX56V)

Not exclusively southern - it's more like a series of cities around the country that are built around big bases; for example I have family in Omaha, a *very* military (mainly Air Force) town. The ironic source of the Southern location of so many big military bases is that during the 30's and 40's, Democrats still dominated Southern Politics, and demanding lots of bases be built in their home states (and thus all their friends could profit) was their price for staying loyal to FDR's coalition. FDR didn't mind, the north was still rich with industry and didn't need the bases.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:33 AM (q3gwH)

419 Agreed, but a little late after 10+ million illegals already crossed, including hundreds of thousands of military age men from the Middle East and China.

Rounding all those up and booting them isn't going to be easy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Q4IgG)

Can be very easy. You got 2 months to get the fuck out, after that we hunt you down, and if you survive, life in prison on some hell hole island.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 10:33 AM (VwHCD)

420 what is afG and irq
Posted by: vic

Afghanistan and Itaq.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at March 02, 2024 10:34 AM (BNkCC)

421 Plyler decision came down in 1982. That's when the rush began. Thank you Jimmah Cartah.
Posted by: DanMan at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (8uzBS)

Inspector's dad was Border Patrol. *Hated* Carter. Called him the Spanish translation of "Jimmy Peanut".

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 02, 2024 10:34 AM (nC+QA)

422 "what is afG and irq"

Trigram for Afghanistan and Iraq.

Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:35 AM (54XhK)

423 A bad fact.

“Rust” Set Footage Emerges in Court Showing Alec Baldwin Rushing the Crew, Saying: “One More! Right Away! Let’s Reload!”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:35 AM (FVME7)

424 370 185 What is a "TSP"

Posted by: vic at March 02, 2024 09:08 AM (A5THL)
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Thrift Savings Plan, the federal version of a 401k? Depends on the context.

OK, thanks, my older brother would have been on that as he worked at Warner Robins AFB until he retired.
Posted by: vic

TSP has a number of funds. All are index funds.
S&P 500, Smallcap, some government bond index, and foreign.
Then they have a series of blends of the four funds above. The blends in theory are targeted towards retiremnent years and supposedly shift investments from 'agressive' to 'safe/conservative' until they are about 100% Gov bonds... not so sure that is so safe anymore.

... I think I missed one basic funds above.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 02, 2024 10:36 AM (cOq4q)

425 Inspector's dad was Border Patrol. *Hated* Carter. Called him the Spanish translation of "Jimmy Peanut".
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette

And now he's undead.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:36 AM (FVME7)

426 It’s not the people on the right that are the problem. I know we all get it. But somehow other Americans seem to think it is just a normal thing for people to illegally move to a country and take jobs..

I ask any of them try to move to France try to move to Italy as Americans just try it. I laugh at people on both sides you say if the bad guy wins, they will move to another country. Really you’ll move to another country? How exactly are going to do that? Other countries are not like us they sure as hell not gonna take an American, in who hasn’t paid into their social services for decades. If you think otherwise, just try it try moving to France or Italy. Just call them up and say I’m moving there. See what happens.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:37 AM (LX56V)

427 "Doggeh had emergency surgery a couple weeks ago. He popped a couple of stitches so he has to wait another couple of weeks to get de-coned.
Prayers for the big dumdum would be appreciated.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion "

Prayers for the doggie and your husband.
My doggie gets neutered, or "noodled" as my youngest grandson says, in a couple of weeks. Not looking forward to his reaction to the cone of shame

Posted by: Tuna at March 02, 2024 10:37 AM (oaGWv)

428 >>Agreed, but a little late after 10+ million illegals already crossed, including hundreds of thousands of military age men from the Middle East and China.

>>Rounding all those up and booting them isn't going to be easy.

No, it won't be. But we are slowly but surely gaining support in an organic way the left is powerless to stop.

The left started infiltrating all of our institutions in the 60s and 70s. It didn't all start with Obama, he was the cherry on top to "fundamentally change America" and far too many children of those years believed his bullshit. But the reality sucks and has pimp slapped many into realizing it. Trump is proof.

We can beat them. The left is throwing everything they have at Trump including the corrupt legal system and he just gets stronger. He has a lot of well known faults but the one thing he has that his critics always ignore is he never gives up. He risks everything and keeps fighting with a smile on his face. Been a long time since we've had a real fighter for us and as long as he keeps fighting we have a shot.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 10:38 AM (LkLld)

429 Saw a news item that in Japan two adults are dying for every child born.

♪ And when I die and when I'm gone. There'll be one child born. In this world to carry on, to carry on. ♪

/ Offer invalid in Japan
Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 02, 2024 10:27 AM (RKVpM)

Prosperity causes birth rates to go down. It's weird how on one hand we have people talking about there being too many people on the planet, and on the other, the "catastrophe" of low birth rates.

The Great Replacement is real. And whatever else one thinks about it, Europe (and to a lesser extent) the U.S. is committing suicide by giving over to the anti-prosperity hordes coming in.

Fine. So be it. But land is just land. Nations are the people, and I'm glad I won't be around for the dark ages that are coming.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:38 AM (micOm)

430 DEI Quotas Have Created Garbage That Turns off Most Viewers

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Whoa! Did not see that coming.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:38 AM (FVME7)

431 Plyler decision came down in 1982. That's when the rush began. Thank you Jimmah Cartah.
Posted by: DanMan at March 02, 2024 09:39 AM (8uzBS)

Funny thing is that i actually knew Jim Plyler - he was the local superintendent of schools at the time, so his name got put on the suit. He always thought it quite amusing that his name was going to go down in history as part of a major SCOTUS ruling, since he personally had very little to do with the actual suit in any way. The actual behind the scenes parties were the Feds vs the State of Texas, and the Feds won.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:39 AM (q3gwH)

432 Quint, I will add that if you like guns, Belgium puts out more info on old guns than anywhere, and Africa uses a lot of French.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:39 AM (D7oie)

433 Blueberry scones

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 10:39 AM (RIvkX)

434 >>> Can anyone recommend a reliable site to read about his appearance at the border and what Trump had to say? Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

The Conservative Treehouse is a Trump fan base.
They usually have vids of every event.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 02, 2024 10:39 AM (cOq4q)

435 Which means... we lost.
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Lg6CJ)"

"We?". No the DoS weenies, the same people pushing Ukraine and "Palestine" did. The military did exactly what they were asked to do, and more. They also paid the price for the civilian incompetence and inability to devise an exit strategy.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 02, 2024 10:32 AM (54XhK)

We. As in, the nation. Holding on to some sense of pride for what the military is able to do (killing people) doesn't make any sense to me.

We've destroyed ourselves. So we killed more of them than they killed of us. Yippee. Let's do some more of that.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:40 AM (micOm)

436 "Which means... we lost.
Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Lg6CJ)"
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"We?". No the DoS weenies, the same people pushing Ukraine and "Palestine" did.

Net effect is the same. If part of the system succeeds but part of it fails, then the system fails.

Posted by: Oddbob at March 02, 2024 10:40 AM (sNc8Y)

437 ...Africa uses a lot of French.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:39 AM (D7oie)
===

I think I found the problem.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 02, 2024 10:40 AM (RIvkX)

438 345 1977 was so much fun. Guys knew they weren't girls back then.

https://tinyurl.com/yyv8hzza
Posted by: JackStraw

Trans people have always existed! They were normal, and even celebrated, outside of evil colonial Christofascist white culture!!! They just feel safer and supported enough to be seen today, even though the US is a murderous, dystopian hellscape for trans people.

Posted by: Gay and Transtapo at March 02, 2024 10:40 AM (JCZqz)

439 Which means... we lost.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Lg6CJ)
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Of course, but that was a *political* decision, not the result of a military failure.

And yes, many of those who served through those wars are very, very angry about that betrayal. The generals all got rich contractor jobs and the troops got hooked on opiates and killed themselves.

Again, I will point to you that in three years 10 percent of the Army's strength quit. That's unprecedented attrition. The MSM is trying to say it's a drawdown, but it's not.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:40 AM (llXky)

440 WaPo: Biden Asked Aides for Advice on How Young People "Make Love" During Pandemic

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Dude, does your computer not have a PornHub button?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (FVME7)

441 430 DEI Quotas Have Created Garbage That Turns off Most Viewers
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Whoa! Did not see that coming.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:38 AM (FVME7)

A survey is out that shocked most TV providers - online streaming numbers show that the most watched TV series currently are all 10 - 15 years old. Not many people in any age group watching the new stuff.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (q3gwH)

442 Japan may be the most racist country but everyone gives them pass. People keep telling us we need more immigrants, but they can’t explain exactly why that is. The first thing the left it was make a point of not teaching history or civics to our young and I’ll be honest with you. I also blame the parents they are not without blame.

In Mexico, going in there as an illegal immigrant is an actual crime that is punishable by prison. Sure that doesn’t happen now because they know they’re all going to America. The dimwit is in America. Don’t realize that the French, the Italians and even the Canadians don’t want them they don’t give a damn about them and they don’t want them to move there.

We have warped, young, but let’s be honest the parents of the young themselves have some blame coming to them.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (LX56V)

443 Japan needs South Americans LoL

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 10:42 AM (fwDg9)

444 2,500 Rabbis Slam ADL Over CPAC "Smears"

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:43 AM (FVME7)

445 as long as he keeps fighting we have a shot.

STEINER WILL COME

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at March 02, 2024 10:44 AM (7qjU6)

446 Well, time to take on the day. God go with all of you!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 02, 2024 10:44 AM (llXky)

447 Willie elson or Jimmie Carter

Who outlasts the other?

Posted by: Muldoon at March 02, 2024 10:44 AM (991eG)

448 Armed Wing of Hamas Reports Seven Hostages Killed in Gaza

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All they are saying is give peace a chance.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:46 AM (FVME7)

449 Did anyone see the Biden news conference with Italian Prime Minister Meloni? He really really wanted to sniff her hair. I could just see it. I'm sure they had him seated so he didn't hug her.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:46 AM (t/2Uw)

450 y'all talking about war and I'm stressing about buying a lawn mower and planning for a storage shed.

(thankful that God is sovereign over alla that)

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 02, 2024 09:55 AM (1eY81)

How big is your lawn ?

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 10:47 AM (T4tVD)

451 Who murdered McConnell's sister in law?

Anyone think his leadership resignation is a coincidence?

Why should he hang on another 8 months?

Dump his ancient ass now!

Posted by: The Tesla In the Pond at March 02, 2024 10:47 AM (V5BDR)

452 El Salvador Removes “Gender Ideology” Content from Schools

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I told you he was a radical.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:47 AM (FVME7)

453 Marcus T--

I'd suggest looking for a place on VRBO (vacation rentals). When husband was in the hospital in Austin, I rented a little garage apartment within walking distance of the hospital. Much closer, cheaper, and safer than any of the Austin hotels.

Sometimes you can get a break on the rent if you're renting for a month or more, but you usually have to ask the owner for that. Also, if you are staying for a couple of months, you can rent condos that have a prohibition against short-term rentals so you will have more options.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 02, 2024 10:50 AM (FEVMW)

454 Hey Robert. I have a Mr Coffee. Think it's my 3 rd one. The last time one broke, Target had a new one for me two hours later. It does have a "dark " setting which is all that's required.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:51 AM (t/2Uw)

455 Top NFL Prospect Tip Reiman Says Birds Aren’t Real: “Ever Seen a Baby Pigeon?”

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There are no baby penguins. They're manufactured in a factory in Muncie, Indiana.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:51 AM (FVME7)

456 Wonder what smears from CPAC?

Posted by: Skip at March 02, 2024 10:52 AM (fwDg9)

457 Slice of deli ham (diced), sautéed with chopped onion, tomato & jalapeño, scrambled with 2 eggs, topped w/mcheddar cheese, slice of toasted homemade sourdough bread, slathered with butter, coffeee. Yum.

Posted by: Muldoon at March 02, 2024 10:52 AM (991eG)

458 440
'Dude, does your computer not have a PornHub button?'

You created a button for PornHub?

Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 02, 2024 10:53 AM (roH4R)

459 432, I love the Belgium guns. One of my favorite weapons is the Browning Hi Power, A.k.a. FN high power. Diedione Saive made the weapon along with JMB. The Belgian makes some other really good stuff as well.

We know San Franphyco really doesn’t like the French and that is totally normal. In Africa, the former Belgian area such as the Congo, or also French speaking. Francis, smaller than Colorado, But it makes crazy difference on the global scale. There’s a reason Americans and the French get pissed at each other. It is basically because they both think they are the model for everyone else.

If the Cubs give me a chance to write a diary here it might be about the subject, but it could be about something else, because France is certainly not my only issue. I just like zigging when other people think it’s time to zag.

I have many issues with the French, but the one thing you can’t say about them is they haven’t made in this issue of themselves over the years. There are many countries in most are just backwaters that no one ever thinks about. Some of them were former French colonies.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:53 AM (LX56V)

460 Holy crap Beserker how were you able to renovate your house like you did with your condition? You must have the constitution like a super hero.

Good on you brother and prayers for total recovery.

Posted by: Alizarin Crimson at March 02, 2024 10:53 AM (MNhXM)

461 My understanding is Indus in Spanish is most like American Spanish. We learn today. it is also very different. That is one of my issues with the Spanish., there are 10 or 12 dialects at least. The idea is a student or just fall into one for whatever reason. The thing was is everyone knows the dialect everyone wants to use it is the Parisian dialect.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:07 AM (LX56V)

It has been argued that Spanish started out as a sort of Cajun, though they call it in Spanish a "Koine" after the vulgar Greek term, but it is a compromise language mixing Aragonese, some elements of Catalan and pronouncing it like Basque. It was more of a trade language to allow trade between southern France, the Pyrenees and Aragon, which is how Aragon became so powerful among the Christian kingdoms

Spanish is pretty unique among the various vulgate tongues in southern Europe, even against Portuguese, Catalan and Occitanian in how it is pronounced, and its rigid verb tenses does indicate "engineered" roots.
My two cents, and semi-interested philological studies

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:54 AM (D7oie)

462 Marcus T--

FYI, I did a search for VRBO rentals near the Texas Medical Center and there were A LOT of options, some with amazingly low rents.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at March 02, 2024 10:54 AM (FEVMW)

463 If the Cubs give me a chance to write a diary here it might be about the subject, but it could be about something else, because France is certainly not my only issue. I just like zigging when other people think it’s time to zag.

The Chicago Cubs ?

Posted by: JT at March 02, 2024 10:55 AM (T4tVD)

464 > Who murdered McConnell's sister in law?
_________________

I thought the Tesla was "smart" enough to prohibit someone from "accidently" backing into a lake.

Hell, our Explorer pitches a fit when I try to back it into my garage. It just applies the brake and won't let me backup unless I disable that feature.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 10:55 AM (Q4IgG)

465 Top NFL Prospect Tip Reiman Says Birds Aren’t Real: “Ever Seen a Baby Pigeon?”

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There are no baby penguins. They're manufactured in a factory in Muncie, Indiana.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:51 AM (FVME7)

I'm assuming he's doing the internet meme thing? Surely someone who graduated college doesn't believe such things.

Somewhat related, I saw the "Pitch Meeting" vid for some silly thing coming out called "Gods of Egypt." There's a line in it where the pitch guy says something or other about the flat Earth notion being the one realistic thing in the movie.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:56 AM (w/wPX)

466 There are no baby penguins. They're manufactured in a factory in Muncie, Indiana.

I've seen numerous videos of darling, fuzzy, penguin chicks walking about, but I suppose that could be an AI creation. I will count their toes next time.

Posted by: What About Baby Bat? at March 02, 2024 10:56 AM (V5BDR)

467 There is video of Trump walking a line of troops at the border punching them and throwing arm-bars. Just like he did to that visitor at MAL.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at March 02, 2024 10:11 AM (N3GIM)

I think Vivek is having an influence on him, that is a classic move by Vivek. Very, very Chad.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 10:56 AM (D7oie)

468 Armed Wing of Hamas Reports Seven Hostages Killed in Gaza

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All they are saying is give peace a chance.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Israel is demanding that as a condition of possible short term ceasefire that they be given the names of all hostages that are alive.
From what I've been reading, they are recovering bodies that they thought were hostages but were actually killed on 10/7.
The only leverage Hamas has left is the hostages. They have lost the war but refuse to surrender. The international community refuses to ask them to surrender. They directly supporting terrorism as a technique for achieving one's goals. Or rather legitimizing it.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:56 AM (t/2Uw)

469 463, no the Ace of Spades Cubs

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:58 AM (LX56V)

470 WaPo: Biden Asked Aides for Advice on How Young People "Make Love" During Pandemic

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Dude, does your computer not have a PornHub button?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (FVME7)

There's a whole section on young women/old men.

Or so I've been told.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 10:58 AM (w/wPX)

471 DEI Quotas Have Created Garbage That Turns off Most Viewers
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Whoa! Did not see that coming.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:38 AM (FVME7)

A survey is out that shocked most TV providers - online streaming numbers show that the most watched TV series currently are all 10 - 15 years old. Not many people in any age group watching the new stuff.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (q3gwH)

Found a new sitcom I like that is Not DEI. Ironic thing about that is it takes place in Seattle.

Animal Control. They brought it back for a second season.

Posted by: Alizarin Crimson at March 02, 2024 10:58 AM (MNhXM)

472 I've seen numerous videos of darling, fuzzy, penguin chicks walking about, but I suppose that could be an AI creation. I will count their toes next time.
Posted by: What About Baby Bat? at March 02, 2024 10:56 AM (V5BDR)

I understand that's how you can tell the Tay Tay nudes are fake: Too many toes.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 02, 2024 11:00 AM (w/wPX)

473 >>> Top NFL Prospect Tip Reiman Says Birds Aren’t Real: “Ever Seen a Baby Pigeon?”

When fledglings show up at the bird feeder they are as large as their parents.

They are similar to human teenagers in that they are the size of adults but unable to feed themselves.

Posted by: fluffy at March 02, 2024 11:01 AM (86W+h)

474 I got bit by a dog this week for the first rime and it feels exactly as you would expect it ro feel... it hurts. Anyway, went to rhe urgent care and my bp was 220/121. I was shocked as I really don't feel bad most of the time. I now need to find a way to lower my bp immediately. I do not want to go on drugs
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at March 02, 2024 08:52 AM (ZV+pB)

I would expect your BP would be rather high in a stress situation like that! Get yourself one of those little BP monitors that they sell at nearly all pharmacies now, and take your own BP readings when your are relaxed at home. Keep a log. If your BP is still in the danger range, then see a doctor and get meds. They are not hard to tolerate. Exceedingly high BP is a precursor to a stroke.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2024 11:02 AM (tkR6S)

475 Top NFL Prospect Tip Reiman Says Birds Aren’t Real: “Ever Seen a Baby Pigeon?

Someone show him the live feed of the Eagle parents?

(I have no doubt this is just a intentional troll)

Posted by: Alizarin Crimson at March 02, 2024 11:03 AM (MNhXM)

476 You want proof that the 2020 election was stolen?

Here's proof.

https://tinyurl.com/3uccnj7t

Posted by: JackStraw at March 02, 2024 11:04 AM (LkLld)

477 473, so you want about them and I know they’re only two types of people people who love the Cowboys and people who hate them. But one thing I know is the Cowboys will never hire this guy. Some other group will do it because what do they have to lose compared to the Cowboys? They’re all just sideshows. Yeah it makes a lot of people bitter but it’s also the truth. Who is the guy going to the Chiefs the Falcons or some other random team that nobody in the country actually cares about.

Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 11:04 AM (LX56V)

478 Fenelon, I read Zero Hedge, Lucianne.com and Theautomaticearth.
I also read English El Pais, and Mercopress, but you have to remember they are often "approved of" sources for US news

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 11:06 AM (D7oie)

479 Nood...

Posted by: lin-duh at March 02, 2024 11:06 AM (PZo5T)

480 440 WaPo: Biden Asked Aides for Advice on How Young People "Make Love" During Pandemic
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? at March 02, 2024 10:41 AM (FVME7)

ewwwwww!

Posted by: m at March 02, 2024 11:09 AM (o3SCB)

481 Whoever carries MI will be inaugurated as the next POTUS in Jan. '25.

That's what it all comes down to. Trump is flipping GA, AZ & NV well outside the MOE (and the margin of fraud).

PA & WI are well within the MOE, & Biden may well win these 2, altho he trails slightly in WI at the moment.

In addition to winning GA, AZ & NV, Trump needs to flip ONE additional state to get to the magic 270.

Hello, MI!

The RCP avg for MI has Trump +2, & more than 2 if RFK,JR & others are included.

The voters who voted "uncommitted" in the MI DEM primary are approximately equal to Biden's 2020 margin of victory. These are Arab voters, & a few Bernie Bros..

Posted by: mnw at March 02, 2024 11:09 AM (NLIak)

482 STEINER WILL COME
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at March 02, 2024 10:44 AM (7qjU6)

Steiner took a look at what he could manage to do and then focused on keeping his troops and his civilians as safe as possible, instead of trying to be a doorstop of flesh for the Americans

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 11:11 AM (D7oie)

483 Berserker, they make wearables that log your BP pulse, O2 from a wrist strap, Amazfit will log that all onto your android phone

You can buy them at WalMart

Posted by: Kindltot at March 02, 2024 11:17 AM (D7oie)

484 Did anyone see the Biden news conference with Italian Prime Minister Meloni? He really really wanted to sniff her hair. I could just see it. I'm sure they had him seated so he didn't hug her.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 02, 2024 10:46 AM (t/2Uw)

She would beat him to death with a wooden spoon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 11:17 AM (VwHCD)

485 Holy crap Beserker how were you able to renovate your house like you did with your condition? You must have the constitution like a super hero.

Good on you brother and prayers for total recovery.

Posted by: Alizarin Crimson at March 02, 2024 10:53 AM (MNhXM)

Everybody is asking that. I guess I had enough collaterals to take up some slack. But yeah, i even asked myself how the hell I managed.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 02, 2024 11:19 AM (VwHCD)

486 Thanks for the shout out!

204 "Rossini died shortly after his 18th birthday in 1868."
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Math is hard before coffee.
Posted by: RS at March 02, 2024 08:00 AM (E7m29)

Was he a Leap baby? And wouldn't that make him 19, or just about to turn 19?

There would have been no February 29 in the year 1800. That's why it should be 18th birthday, not 19th. But yes, in non-leap-baby years he would have been 76 (19 x 4).

Posted by: Isophorone at March 02, 2024 11:32 AM (42qwK)

487 Rounding all those up and booting them isn't going to be easy.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 02, 2024 10:26 AM (Q4IgG)

Just trickle them out. Whenever any person comes into the hands of law enforcement, check their citizenship status. If they prove to be illegal, deport them. Either then and there, or when they complete their sentence.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2024 11:43 AM (tkR6S)

488 We know San Franphyco really doesn’t like the French and that is totally normal. In Africa, the former Belgian area such as the Congo, or also French speaking. Francis, smaller than Colorado, But it makes crazy difference on the global scale. There’s a reason Americans and the French get pissed at each other. It is basically because they both think they are the model for everyone else.

If the Cubs give me a chance to write a diary here it might be about the subject, but it could be about something else, because France is certainly not my only issue. I just like zigging when other people think it’s time to zag.

I have many issues with the French, but the one thing you can’t say about them is they haven’t made in this issue of themselves over the years. There are many countries in most are just backwaters that no one ever thinks about. Some of them were former French colonies.
Posted by: Quint at March 02, 2024 10:53 AM (LX56V)

Holy schnikes, Quint. Did somebody murder you and replace you with an AI? That whole post is riddled with nonsense. As in, not even sentences.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 02, 2024 11:52 AM (tkR6S)

489 Prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at March 02, 2024 11:57 AM (sVc11)

490 A late prayer request though my wife, T from her acquaintance, J:

Margaret K. - [her sister] to overcome alcoholism

Brooke V. - to watch over her, young woman from a broken family

Janet K. - to guide and watch over her and her family

Thanks for your prayers in advance.

Posted by: Fox2! at March 02, 2024 11:59 AM (GkLB4)

491 I'm okay with those boxes of instant coffee+creamer+sugar from Taster's Choice, Maxim, or Namyang (French). $20 or less for 100 cups of decent coffee at most Korean or Chinese groceries. Slightly more at Amazon.

Posted by: setnaffa at March 02, 2024 01:43 PM (jeNdr)

492 I need prayers desperately. The bank went judge shopping again, and I am now in a desperate situation. I feel like I am in a JOB situation, but I still have faith. I worry so much for my cats, they are my family and we cannot be separated..Annie said post a comment because I emailed her late and if you want to help.e-mail her for info
Annie's Stew

Posted by: David H at March 02, 2024 04:15 PM (tahWp)

493 If Gioacchino Rossini died shortly AFTER his birthday in 1868, then 1868-1792=76 76/4=19.
Would have been his 19th birthday (or 20th counting the day he was born), not 18th.

I understand that counts as college level math these days, so don't be too hard on yourselves.

Posted by: Captain Obvious at March 02, 2024 04:30 PM (KVS8o)

494 Muldoon:

I've been dealing with similar for a kid, and it sucks. We've found a path to getting better, though not out of the woods yet, and it's obscure: histamine intolerance kicked into turbo drive by Lyme disease. Might be worth a visit to the allergist and a blood test or two.

Posted by: Chap at March 03, 2024 09:58 AM (nA/92)

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