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The Morning Report — 4/3/24
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- "The quake, which rocked the island just before 8 a.m. local time, downed buildings in Taiwan’s eastern city of Hualien and caused a small tsunami on the coast of Japan’s Yonaguni island, officials said. The deaths were reported in Hualien, which was the epicenter of the earthquake — the strongest one to hit Taiwan in 25 years, according to the country’s fire department."
Horrified commuters thrown around train, child rescued from collapsed building as 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills 7, injures 700 in Taiwan
- "Naïve FSA managers were dismayed that the independent-minded settlers did not adapt to communal life; 'economic democracy' was, after all, the ultimate goal of establishing a cooperative farm. To the New Deal architects of Casa Grande, enlightened communal living was a moral imperative." (Hat tip to Buck Throckmorton - jjs)
Government Project: The Eternal Folly of Central Planning
- "Leftists are vowing to stay away from red states’ universities. Good." (Like they vow to leave the US the first time Trump won? I don't believe them. They're infiltrators and won't stop until we are conquered or dead - jjs)
Do You Promise?
- "People who didn’t go to college could feel rightly aggrieved at the windfall the college debtors receive, but they—and indeed the whole country—could benefit from ending the college support scam."
Donald Trump and Student Loans
- John Stossel: "How woke politicians are doing it – and very successfully."
Protecting Squatters
- ISRAEL AT WAR
- "IDF raids 2 more hospitals in southern Gaza, captures dozens of terrorists."
Israeli Military Successfully Ends Raid on Hamas-Infested Shifa Hospital, Eliminates 200 Terrorists
- "The far-left wing of the party has repeatedly issued demands for a ceasefire, marked by widespread demonstrations and protests, including at [so-called quote-unquote "president"] Joe Biden’s glitzy and elitist fundraiser in New York City on Thursday night."
WSJ: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., John Fetterman’s Israel Support Makes Them ‘Political Gadflies’ to the Left
- "Qatari foreign ministry spox Majed Al-Ansari voiced support for armed struggle and massive rocket attacks on Israel in 2021 column."
State Department Hosted Qatari Official Who Praised Hamas Terrorism
- "Hamas begs to differ."
State Department Official Claims IDF "Sexually Abuses ' ' Palestinian' ' Women"
- "Unfortunately, in the last 24 hours there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip," [Bibi] said. "It happens in war, we check it to the end, we are in contact with the governments, and we will do everything so that this thing does not happen again." (Fuck that. They played stupid games by virtue signaling in a war zone and won stupid prizes - jjs)
Israel apologizes after air strike kills 7 volunteers at celeb chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen in Gaza
- Daniel Greenfield: "Justice comes for a Hamas child killer."
Terrorist Murderer of 5-Year-Old Girl Caught Hiding in Maternity Ward
- "Coming home to a country at war."
My Traumatic Yet Joyous Homecoming to Israel* * * * * - “This harassment stops here and tonight. The Jewish community of Teaneck will not stand and let our houses of worship be targeted again and again.”
Anti-Israel Mob Protests Outside B'nai Yeshurun Synagogue in Teaneck, NJ
- "Berkeley Law Students for Justice in ' ' Palestine' ' depicts Jewish dean with bloody utensils."
Berkeley Student Group Shares Blood Libel Cartoon Targeting Law School Dean
- The prayer also included a benediction for "black," "brown," and "houseless people" who die because of the "crapatalist lie" of "private property."
UCLA Med School Requires Students To Attend Lecture Where Speaker Demands Prayer for "Mama Earth," Leads Chants of "Free 'Palestine.’"
- "Islam's useful idiots."
Joe Rogan and Other Influencers Have Been Influenced by Hamas Propaganda OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY - ". . . in opposition to [so-called quote-unquote "president"] Joe Biden’s declaration of “Transgender Day of Visibility” on March 31, which coincided with Easter Sunday this year."
Trump: Election Day Will Be "Christian Visibility Day"
- Rabbi Dov Fischer: "Those who attack their co-religionists in order to fit in with the woke left please note: it won't work!" (And GFY-jjs)
Sacrilege: The Jewish and Catholic Apostasy of Our Leaders
- Scott McKay: "It was a deliberate choice to glorify such wicked, horrid, blasphemous beliefs on Easter Sunday."
Team Biden Declares War on Christians
- "The fading of Christianity in the West doesn’t mean the triumph of secular liberalism but the return of an oppressive paganism."
The Decline of Christianity Means the End of Neutral Spaces WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - The deportations come as authorities — concerned about further attacks — step up raids on apartments and dorm complexes known to house Muslim migrants from Central Asia. In the final week of March alone, St. Petersburg courts received 584 cases linked to breaches of immigration law, and at least 418 foreigners were ordered into special holding facilities to await deportation.
Russia is Mass Deporting Muslims After the Moscow Terror Attack (Exactly the opposite of what Dubya did after 9/11/01 - jjs)
- "Emgage operative shows up to local GOP meeting, praises anti-Semite."
Attempted Islamist Infiltration of the Republican Party "BIDEN BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - “The immigration issue hitting home in West Michigan is going to fundamentally change the outlook of the 2024 election and put Michigan more firmly in President Trump’s corner,” [Strategic National CEO John] Yob writes. Yob predicts that the trend is likely to take hold in other states in the wake of “Biden’s failed immigration policies,” as it has in Georgia, where an illegal alien has been charged with murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in February.
Analysis: Concerns over Murders by Migrants "Put Michigan More Firmly in President Trump’s Corner"
- "District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled Friday that migrants could sue the charter flight company, Vertol Systems, that contracted with Florida to transport migrants in September 2022. But Burroughs dismissed other claims brought against DeSantis and state defendants, finding the court lacked jurisdiction over them in the case while leaving the possibility of future legal action open."
Judge Hands Gov. DeSantis Legal Win In Lawsuit Over Martha’s Vineyard Migrant Flights
- "The finding comes from an unpublished Customs and Border Patrol report obtained by Breitbart News, which found that nearly 140,000 migrants were apprehended on the southern border in March 2024. The figure brings the total number of apprehensions for fiscal year 2024, which began on October 1st, 2023, to 1,034,000 in just six months."
Over One Million Illegal Migrants Encountered At Southern Border In First Six Months Of Fiscal Year 2024
- "When handling job-stealing 'newcomers,' begin with the construction sector."
Start With Construction BIDEN CRIME FAMILY REVELATIONS & DEMENTIA WATCH - "The letters claim that Hunter Biden, the [so-called quote-unquote "president's"] son and a key character in the impeachment inquiry, and his lawyers launched an intimidation campaign against the whistleblowers. The lawmakers demanded that the DOJ tell their respective committees if they are investigating the subjects."
House GOP Probes DOJ On Possible Retaliation Against Hunter Biden Whistleblowers SHAMPEACHMENT 1.0, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION - The DAGA connection raises a potential conflict of interest regarding the judge’s relationship with New York’s anti-Trump Attorney General Letitia James, who is a member of the Democrat group. James has overseen an aggressive lawfare campaign against Trump in New York. In February, James won a $364 civil fraud judgment against the former President in a case also overseen by a judge accused of political bias. Disgraced attorney Michael Cohen, a key witness in Bragg’s prosecution, also provided critical testimony for James’s prosecution.
Daughter of Judge Presiding Over Stormy Daniels ‘Hush Money’ Trial Linked to Letitia James and Democrat AG Association
- Jeffrey Lord: "The utter hypocrisy is enough to swallow the Grand Canyon."
MSNSDAP Throws a Tantrum: Judge Luttig Rages at Trump
- A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics. The accusation of racism, leveled by U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis, came during a recent status conference regarding the FDNY’s settlement with the Vulcan Society — a fraternal organization of Black firefighters.
Hack-in-Black NY Judge: Opposing Lawfare Against Trump Is Racist
- "Once an appellate court reverses Judge Engoron’s refusal to abide by legal logic, Trump will be in a position to file suit against his persecutors."
The Law’s Inexorable Logic Should Eventually Favor Trump (It's not the law; it's those who break their oaths to faithfully uphold them - jjs) CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - Lawyers for the defendants said that their clients were just practicing their faith in a peaceful manner. Place’s lawyers said that the trial demonstrated massive overreach by the federal government, saying that the Biden administration was prosecuting “people who were simply expressing their beliefs in a non-violent way.” Edl’s lawyer said that the group was there to “pray and sing and worship” and persuade women to not go forward with abortions.
Four Pro-Lifers Face Prison Time After Being Convicted In Federal Court
- "Trump plans to reverse federal agencies’ practices of using anti-discrimination laws to discriminate against white people, Axios reported."
Democrat Media are Horrified at Trump’s Plan to End Federal Racial Discrimination
- "That’s what leftists say. But the truth is something else entirely."
Is America First Just a Cult?
- "Look at the stark comparison."
Progressive Hypocrisy and Clarence Thomas
- "'Safety' is often a smokescreen to hide an agenda-driven transition from being free to being controlled in everything you do."
Governing by Hope Instead of Fear
- "A new book traces the genealogy of wokeness."
Marxism: the Next Generation FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - Carr described the net neutrality proposal as a “power grab by the administrative state” and “unlawful overreach” that could run afoul of the “major questions” doctrine, which prohibits agencies from enacting policies when an issue has “vast economic and political significance.”
FCC’s Brendan Carr: Agency Moving to Enact Net Neutrality Instead of Holding Big Tech Accountable Is the "Greatest Threat on the Internet"
- "Advertising industry’s anti-conservative blacklist campaign could violate antitrust laws, Rep. Jim Jordan says."
Docs Show Corporate Giants are "Colluding To Demonetize Conservative Platforms," Judiciary Committee Says
- The long and short of it is that any article that touches, even tangentially, on any of these pet projects of the corporate state gets the automatic demonetization hammer: Transgenderism, Climate Change™, “Election integrity,” COVID-19 and the pharmaceutical industry broadly, Any esoteric Current Thing™ (a colloquialism for a popular narrative being foisted on the public via astroturfed, controlled media).
Google Is Completely Out of Control
- Trump’s “Truth Social” app went public on March 25, with the company’s valuation reaching $13 billion, according to the Financial Times. The stock lost $4 billion in value by Tuesday, according to CBS News. Still, MSNBC seemingly had a meltdown that the current lawfare campaign against Trump has yet to be fruitful and that Trump making money off his app would benefit him in the election.
MSNSDAP Panel Suggests SEC Should Wage Lawfare Campaign Against Trump For Truth Social Stock Boom
- "The lies are connected with the weak grasp by some of how great a leader President Trump has been."
Did Trump Really Do That? Progressive Media Never Tells the Truth THE ECONOMY, STUPID - "The pandemic has nothing to do with this change in outlook. What people are freaking out over, and understandably, is Bidenflation. In just a little over three years, the cost of everything, especially the basics of life — housing, energy, and food — has exploded. Watching a dozen eggs jump from 99 cents under former President Trump to $4.00 under His Fraudulency Joe Biden is beyond unnerving."
Amount of Money People Believe They Need for Retirement Jumps 53% in Biden’s America
- "Disaffection among the young was predictable and preventable."
The Generations We Piled with Debt Are Here—and Rightly Disturbed RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM - “Sometimes when these debates happen, I feel like it’s the early 2000s and I’m talking to some people who think that we can just have landline phones forever.”
WATCH: Ferret-Faced Faygele Buttigieg Mocks People Who Don’t Want Electric Vehicles
- ". . . phasing out gasoline-powered cars in favor of electric-only models will tilt the manufacturing and supply chain to foreign nations (especially China). This is not lost on unionized auto workers, which is why Joe Biden is going to lose Michigan in the November election by a wide margin according to the most recent polls."
Wholesale Madness, Retail Insanity
- "A coalition of 21 states sued the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over the rule, which was finalized the day before Thanksgiving 2023 and required states to establish greenhouse gas reduction targets for federally-funded roadway projects. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky sided with the states, providing declaratory relief and finding that the FHWA overstepped its statutory authority, but stopped short of permanently enjoining enforcement of the rule or vacating it altogether, according to the opinion’s text."
Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Smacks Down "Arbitrary and Capricious" Biden EV Scheme
- "The rule is extraterritorial, burdensome, and impractical. It is riddled with exemptions that allow [California's air regulatory agency] to micro-manage fleets and play favorites, one vehicle at a time," the lawsuit states.
California's Electric Truck Fleet Mandate Also Applies to Out-of-State Companies, Prompting Lawsuit
- Six other states have proposed similar bills, all of which oppose weather alteration, yet left-wing dolt sites continue to conflate these bills with "chemtrail conspiracy theories." Whenever the far-left Pravda press goons attack something, I pay closer attention to what they are hiding.
Tennessee Votes NO on Weather Engineering
- "CNBC reports that on Tuesday, Tesla published its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery report, revealing that the company delivered 386,810 vehicles in the first three months of 2024. This figure fell short of analysts’ expectations, which ranged from 414,000 to 511,000 deliveries, according to a FactSet compilation of 11 estimates. The disappointing results sent Tesla’s shares tumbling by around seven percent in premarket hours and five percent in late-morning trading."
Elon’s Disaster: Tesla’s Q1 Deliveries Drop 8.5% amid Production and Competition Challenges
- "Ending fossil fuel, with Joe Biden promised to do, would have an effect similar to nuclear war."
Black Gold BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLISION/COLLAPSE DISASTER - “Divers are forced to work in virtual darkness, because when lit, their view is similar to driving through a heavy snowfall at night with high-beam headlights on. So murky is the water, divers must be guided via detailed verbal directions from operators in vessels topside who are viewing real-time CODA imagery. No usable underwater video exists of the wreckage, because as one Navy diver stated, ‘there’s no need [to] take video of something you can’t even see,'” the army corps added.
New Underwater Images Of Baltimore Bridge Wreckage Reveal ‘Sheer Magnitude’ Of Salvage Operation CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - “Why would you expect people to obey the law when millions are rewarded for disobeying it?” Tignanelli asked before announcing the union’s endorsement of Trump. “We need you to make America look great again.”
Michigan Police Union Endorses Trump After He Blasts Biden at Campaign Event
- "I don't know what has happened to our society — especially in blue locales — that prevents us from locking away the dangerous predators and sufferers of mental illness, but I can't imagine we're headed anywhere good. Wherever we wind up, New York City seems determined to be in the vanguard." (What happened is that Marxists have taken total control - jjs)
Helmets Now Required Simply to Walk Around in NYC
- "Most of the mass shootings took place in cities run by Democrats who claim to abhor 'gun violence' but were pretty sparse on descriptions of the suspected shooters. . . The left loves shootings because they use crime stats about gun-related crimes to reach their ultimate goal: taking away guns from We the People."
Easter Purge: Eight Mass Shootings and a Chainsaw Attack AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - The study suggests that some diagnosed with long COVID may instead be experiencing symptoms following vaccination, implying a potential misdiagnosis due to a symptoms-based approach.In addition to giving otherwise healthy people COVID-19 symptoms, COVID-19 vaccines have been linked to several blood, heart, and neurological conditions, some of which are deadly.
Study: Vaccinated Show Long COVID-Like Symptoms With Detectable Spike Proteins
- "The CDC’s self-reform effort is unlikely to succeed in restoring public trust."
Credentialing, Not Correcting
- Deane Waldman, M.D." CDC's record of false statements and warnings makes them hard to believe when they claim a new crisis."
The CDC Cries "Wolf," Again! EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - Jo Boaler is facing allegations of “reckless disregard for accuracy” in her work. An official academic complaint has been filed with Stanford University’s provost and dean of research.
Stanford Mathematics Education Professor Who Got Algebra Banned in SF Now Accused of ‘Reckless Disregard for Accuracy’
- “This is not about book banning at all. It’s about age-appropriate material being in front of our children,” she explained, pointing out that any of the books parents are seeking to have removed from tax-funded school libraries can be bought elsewhere or found at the local library (fact check: true).
Oral, Abortion, and Sex With Jesus: Mom Reads Shocking Excerpts From Book Found In a Local High School ABORTION - To many pro-life advocates, there is only one true stance: Being pro-life from “womb to tomb.”
Is the Republican base ready to compromise on abortion? THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH - Wisconsin will hold two consequential elections in November — another matchup between Trump and Biden, as well as a Senate race that could determine the control of the upper chamber. An Emerson College poll released March 21 found Trump leading the president by four points in the battleground state, while Republican Eric Hovde is down by three points against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. (Thank you, my fellow cheeseheads! - jjs)
Wisconsin Voters Approve GOP-Led Election Integrity Ballot Measures Ahead Of November
- "A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico election officials violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database"
Judge Sides with Conservative Group in Its Push to Access, Publish Voter Rolls Online
- "Rep. Dawn Keefer says the election integrity lawsuits are critical in fighting back against Democrats’ illegal get-out-the-vote drives."
Pennsylvania Lawmakers To Appeal ‘Bidenbucks’ Lawsuit To U.S. Supreme Court DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY - According to the visitor records, Podesta met on Nov. 16 with Molly McUsic, the president of the Wyss Foundation and Berger Action Fund, bankrolled by reclusive Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss. As a foreign national, Wyss is prohibited from donating directly to political candidates. Nevertheless, Wyss has become one the Democratic Party’s most influential forces, thanks to the tens of millions of dollars he gives each year to liberal advocacy groups and others to help elect Democrats."
John Podesta Hosted Longtime Patron at White House, Visitor Logs Show POLITICS - "Spry Strategies also gauged issue importance to voters, finding that when combined, economic issues lead the way. More than a third of respondents said either cost of living (20.8 percent) or the economy generally (16.4 percent) were the top issues to them. Abortion received the second-highest response at 21 percent, while illegal immigration registered as the next highest-rated top issue for voters at 14.6 percent."
Michigan Poll Shows Trump Leading Biden as Voters Express Support for Mass Deportation of Illegal Aliens
- "Biden’s recent fundraiser was touted as an example of Democrats’ unity — but the radical protesters who showed up proved that’s not the case."
The Only People Biden Is ‘Unifying’ Are The Uniparty Elites Who Hate You
- "I'm not sure if she thinks there is another cabinet position in store for her or if she sees herself as a replacement for Kamala Harris. Whatever the case may be, someone should tell her that no one wants her back — not the party, not the Biden campaign, and definitely not the country."
Hillary to Voters: "Get Over Yourself!"
- "Though Nebraska has been a Republican stronghold for years, the state’s system, as well as Maine’s, for awarding electoral votes has been at odds with the rest of the country by instead awarding those votes based on the congressional district as opposed to the winner-takes-all statewide popular vote. Theoretically, a presidential candidate could win the state but still lose one electoral vote if their opponent won in a congressional district like Omaha. For example, Barack Obama won a single electoral vote in 2008 and Joe Biden won the same in 2020."
Nebraska Governor Backs Conservative-Led Effort to Award All of State’s Electoral Votes to Statewide Presidential Winner THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT" - "Republicans are trying to con voters by calling more Ukraine welfare a ‘loan.’ It’s a lie because Ukraine will never be able to repay it."
Mike Johnson and Trump Can Cut the Bait-and-Switch "Loan for Ukraine" Talk FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - "Whether it’s words or actions, the bottom line remains: Xi bullies, and Biden just blathers."
How lame was Joe Biden in his latest call with Xi Jinping?
- "Our inability to fulfill global commitments derives from our leaders' profligate spending."
Surging Debt Threatens US Status as Dominant World Power
- "It’s time we take a common-sense approach in how we spend money abroad, starting with the United Nations and its various agencies."
Defunding UNRWA Is A Good Start, But We Should Scrutinize All Foreign Aid HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - "The Food and Drug Administration is assuring everyone that it has stockpiles of vaccine for highly pathogenic avian influenza A [i.e., A(HPAI)]."
Texas Man Catches "Super Bird Flu" After Contact With Infected Cattle
- Deane Waldman, M.D.: "The expanding healthcare bureaucracy takes dollars away from patient care."
In Health Care, Job Growth Is Not Always Good
- "The hacking of a UnitedHealth affiliate is a symptom of consolidation within the health care sector, and it’s likely to get even worse."
Nationwide Ransomware Attack Exposes The Problem With Health Care Monopolies FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - "Successfully calling the bluff of the leftist government of First Minister Humza Yousaf, J.K. Rowling struck a stinging blow against the oppressive Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, after she goaded the police to arrest her as the bill came into law on Monday for insisting that transgender “women” are in reality still men."
Bluff Called: Police Scotland Won’t Charge J.K. Rowling over Trans Comments, Author Vows to Stand With Any Woman Who Calls "A Man a Man"
- "You never forget a conversation with a young female athlete who worries about possibly playing against a male in high school or college sports."
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Bill Banning Biological Males From Female Only Sports
- "'Was marine science something that a queer woman could do?' ponders documentary promoted by Biden [junta]."
Biden Junta Screens Movie Pushing For More Queer Marine Biologists as "Trans Day Of Visibility" Celebration CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - Lizzo’s public image came under significant scrutiny last August when she and her production outfit were sued by three former members of her dancing crew. . . Their lawyer, Ron Zambrano, responded skeptically to Lizzo’s initial post, suggesting an honest self-examination was required from the artist instead of pointing fingers at the internet for bullying.
Lizzo, A Woman With No Self Control, ‘Unquits’ Just Days After ‘I Quit’ Claim
- Christian Toto: "Far-left comedian giggles over faux outrage over Biden-themed decal."
Even Jon Stewart Mocked Media’s New Trump Derangement Rant
- "Secular humanism . . . tries to shoehorn Judeo-Christian morality into a godless universe. Or, more accurately, the other way around. The result is a loose Western cadre of self-important narcissists who, if they ever prayed, would pray that their pampered, first-world existence will hold steady at least throughout their own lifetimes, without any cracks in the social dam which might put the strength of their devotion to the test."
The Consequences of Secular Humanism HITHER & YON - "Flaherty, who was also perhaps best known as one of the original cast members on the Canadian sketch comedy series, Second City Television (SCTV), died after suffering a brief illness, his daughter Gudrun Flaherty told Toronto Star."
Joe Flaherty, Happy Gilmore, Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82 FINALLY . . . - "A true hero who survived the Arizona and being shot down later in World War II, Lou Conter served his his country long and admirably. May he rest in peace." (Amen. - jjs)
Lou Conter, Last Survivor of the USS Arizona, Passes at Age 102
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Hillary Clinton at April 03, 2024 07:02 AM (X4yCj)
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Early JJ! Good morning!
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at April 03, 2024 07:02 AM (J8OCH)
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I have informed the Pixy People
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at April 03, 2024 07:05 AM (J8OCH)
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Thank you, JJ!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:07 AM (a1415)
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Earthquake on Taiwan? Well, that settles it. Mail in ballots, no ID checks and no postmarks required for everyone. We don't want to risk disenfranchising a single American who might be living on Taiwan and have their mail delayed because of this.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:09 AM (jtTfW)
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"A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico election officials violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database"
Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
"A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico election officials violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database"
Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 07:09 AM (RKVpM)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:09 AM (u82oZ)
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Good morning again dear horde and concerned about you JJ
What does One of those Days mean? Haven't seen that before.
What does One of those Days mean? Haven't seen that before.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 03, 2024 07:09 AM (RIvkX)
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:10 AM (Q4IgG)
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Village Idiot's Apprentice
Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.
If it doth please you, hug your wonderful wife.
Top o ta mornin to ya, gov'nor.
If it doth please you, hug your wonderful wife.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:10 AM (u82oZ)
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Its Hump Day
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:11 AM (ENQN6)
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How is Mrs Salty?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 03, 2024 07:11 AM (RIvkX)
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@6
>>Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
We're going to need this kind of sunlight, on TimCast last night, they were showing voter registration data that was crosschecked with the SSA and it showed that 23k newly registered voters in Texas were dead and 7k newly registered voters in Missouri were dead, in the month of March.
The data going back to 2013 shows over a million dead people registering to vote across the country.
>>Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
We're going to need this kind of sunlight, on TimCast last night, they were showing voter registration data that was crosschecked with the SSA and it showed that 23k newly registered voters in Texas were dead and 7k newly registered voters in Missouri were dead, in the month of March.
The data going back to 2013 shows over a million dead people registering to vote across the country.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 03, 2024 07:13 AM (XV/Pl)
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JJ typed too fast and burnt up his keyboard.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:15 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:15 AM (a1415)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:15 AM (a1415)
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Update on Mrs. Salty.
She has four fractured ribs. She is in considerable pain, and is not a stoic. During my visit to her isolated hospital room, I could hear her yelling "I'm in pain 2 doors down."
I helped calm her down. I told her of the praters of the Horde, and I think that did the trick. I can testify. Well and some morphine on top of another opioid.
She has COVID-19 Wuhan, somehow. I tested negative. I will keep a watchful eye to make sure she is not put on a respirator.
She wants to go home, but we shall see.
She has four fractured ribs. She is in considerable pain, and is not a stoic. During my visit to her isolated hospital room, I could hear her yelling "I'm in pain 2 doors down."
I helped calm her down. I told her of the praters of the Horde, and I think that did the trick. I can testify. Well and some morphine on top of another opioid.
She has COVID-19 Wuhan, somehow. I tested negative. I will keep a watchful eye to make sure she is not put on a respirator.
She wants to go home, but we shall see.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
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Good morning all! JJ up and at it early!
Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at April 03, 2024 07:16 AM (iF0sF)
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"The data going back to 2013 shows over a million dead people registering to vote across the country."
Without an effective GOTV effort, these less fortunate folks would have had their voices silenced.
Without an effective GOTV effort, these less fortunate folks would have had their voices silenced.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:16 AM (a1415)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:17 AM (u82oZ)
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13 @6
>>Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
We're going to need this kind of sunlight, on TimCast last night, they were showing voter registration data that was crosschecked with the SSA and it showed that 23k newly registered voters in Texas were dead and 7k newly registered voters in Missouri were dead, in the month of March.
The data going back to 2013 shows over a million dead people registering to vote across the country.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 03, 2024 07:13 AM (XV/Pl)
1.2 Million new Texas voters have no ID. Just last 4 of SSN.
The number of voters registering without a photo ID is SKYROCKETING in 3 key swing states:
Arizona, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Since the start of 2024:
TX: 1,250,710
PA: 580,513
AZ: 220,731
>>Good news. Give ordinary citizens the ability to say, "Wait a minute, there's no way ten people live there."
We're going to need this kind of sunlight, on TimCast last night, they were showing voter registration data that was crosschecked with the SSA and it showed that 23k newly registered voters in Texas were dead and 7k newly registered voters in Missouri were dead, in the month of March.
The data going back to 2013 shows over a million dead people registering to vote across the country.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 03, 2024 07:13 AM (XV/Pl)
1.2 Million new Texas voters have no ID. Just last 4 of SSN.
The number of voters registering without a photo ID is SKYROCKETING in 3 key swing states:
Arizona, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Since the start of 2024:
TX: 1,250,710
PA: 580,513
AZ: 220,731
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:19 AM (ENQN6)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at April 03, 2024 07:19 AM (dg+HA)
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I bet the number of dead/fake/double registered voters nationally is way north of 50 million.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:19 AM (Q4IgG)
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San Franpsycho
Your comment on Palmolive was appreciated. It made Mrs. Salty laugh. Then she said "Don't make me laugh." I will start hand-washing dishes today.
She hit that dishwasher like a sack of *** pounds of concrete mix. Bent the door.
Your comment on Palmolive was appreciated. It made Mrs. Salty laugh. Then she said "Don't make me laugh." I will start hand-washing dishes today.
She hit that dishwasher like a sack of *** pounds of concrete mix. Bent the door.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:20 AM (u82oZ)
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A recent watchdog review found that at least 6.5 million active Social Security numbers belong to people who are at least 112 years old and likely deceased. Only 35 living individuals worldwide had reached that age as of October 2013, according to the Gerontology Research Group.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:21 AM (ENQN6)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:21 AM (u82oZ)
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" I bet the number of dead/fake/double registered voters nationally is way north of 50 million."
Now add in illegal aliens who are registered under the Motor-Voter act.
Now add in illegal aliens who are registered under the Motor-Voter act.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:21 AM (a1415)
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She has COVID-19 Wuhan, somehow.
Ah-ha, that explains the fall. When my wife got the 'vid she face planted down a flight of stairs. Half a dozen stitches on her eyebrow area but nothing worse.
Ribs? I feel her pain.
She has COVID-19 Wuhan, somehow.
Ah-ha, that explains the fall. When my wife got the 'vid she face planted down a flight of stairs. Half a dozen stitches on her eyebrow area but nothing worse.
Ribs? I feel her pain.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 07:21 AM (RKVpM)
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"A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico election officials violated public disclosure provisions of the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to provide voter rolls to a conservative group and its public online database"
So now those officials are going to prison and or paying a fine? No? They are getting cupcakes instead? Ok!
So now those officials are going to prison and or paying a fine? No? They are getting cupcakes instead? Ok!
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 07:21 AM (vFG9F)
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Be safe, Salty!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:22 AM (a1415)
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Adding Mrs Salty and Mrs VIA to list for today
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 03, 2024 07:23 AM (RIvkX)
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Casa Grande Valley Farms cooperative story make me think I need to read the book.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:23 AM (ENQN6)
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- "chemtrail conspiracy theories"
Ah yes. Any day walkers from the time from, say, 2009-2012 around? I'd been watching the things since pre 9/11.
But since no one else had "seen" em.
Well, someone else had to point em out to me so it wasn't like I just noticed em on my own.
And chemicals is just a slang term for geoengineering.
Ah yes. Any day walkers from the time from, say, 2009-2012 around? I'd been watching the things since pre 9/11.
But since no one else had "seen" em.
Well, someone else had to point em out to me so it wasn't like I just noticed em on my own.
And chemicals is just a slang term for geoengineering.
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:23 AM (dWUm0)
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Can't do a whole lot for broken ribs except analgesic and yelling at spouse.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 03, 2024 07:24 AM (RIvkX)
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Good morning, Horde. 
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:25 AM (aCVzN)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:25 AM (aCVzN)
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Good morning horde!
Haven't looked at the links yet, maybe this has been mentioned, it has been alleged that MV Dali - the ship that crashed into the bridge - was having power issues for the two days in was in port.
I'm guessing the engineering team incorrectly thought they had the issue fixed. Might explain why the owners were johnny-on-the-spot with filing a lawsuit asking for a cap on damages.
Haven't looked at the links yet, maybe this has been mentioned, it has been alleged that MV Dali - the ship that crashed into the bridge - was having power issues for the two days in was in port.
I'm guessing the engineering team incorrectly thought they had the issue fixed. Might explain why the owners were johnny-on-the-spot with filing a lawsuit asking for a cap on damages.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:26 AM (IUd0M)
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"Leftists are vowing to stay away from red states’ universities.
That cover picture is UTs Tower.
That cover picture is UTs Tower.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:26 AM (ENQN6)
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I busted a bunch of ribs in a tree cutting accident when I was 15. I was pretty much completely out of commission for a month and a half.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:26 AM (0FoWg)
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I busted a bunch of ribs in a tree cutting accident when I was 15. I was pretty much completely out of commission for a month and a half.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:26 AM (0FoWg)
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Yelling at mom is contra-indicated.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:26 AM (0FoWg)
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Yelling at mom is contra-indicated.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 03, 2024 07:28 AM (RIvkX)
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Oh NaCly -
Hope ya see this. Let her know my prayers added!
And .ake sure the docs know, no remdesivir.
KDHE was pushing that stuff hard in 2020.
Hope ya see this. Let her know my prayers added!
And .ake sure the docs know, no remdesivir.
KDHE was pushing that stuff hard in 2020.
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:28 AM (dWUm0)
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Several years ago my wife tripped over an area rug in the bathroom and cracked her ribs hitting the toilet on the way down.
Said nothing about it for a week.
She's stubborn like that.
Said nothing about it for a week.
She's stubborn like that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:29 AM (Q4IgG)
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37.
I really think that, with the information available to us now and a few days to hash this out, it was an accident.
Of course, that does not necessarily absolve the Dali's owners of responsibility. There will be all sorts of legal wrangling and official determination of negligence that I'm sure will draw out the reconstruction process. Nevertheless, this may end up being a tragic and notable example of the inherent risk of getting out of one's bed in the morning and simply going to one's job.
I really think that, with the information available to us now and a few days to hash this out, it was an accident.
Of course, that does not necessarily absolve the Dali's owners of responsibility. There will be all sorts of legal wrangling and official determination of negligence that I'm sure will draw out the reconstruction process. Nevertheless, this may end up being a tragic and notable example of the inherent risk of getting out of one's bed in the morning and simply going to one's job.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:30 AM (aCVzN)
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@37
>>Haven't looked at the links yet, maybe this has been mentioned, it has been alleged that MV Dali - the ship that crashed into the bridge - was having power issues for the two days in was in port.
I have a friend who's a legit tug boat captain stationed in Virginia and the word on the street is that the vessel was inspected and found to not be sea worthy and was allowed to sail anyways.
The final report probably won't be released for another 18 months so and it doesn't look like there are any journalists or politicians who really want to know what happened, so, we wait.
>>Haven't looked at the links yet, maybe this has been mentioned, it has been alleged that MV Dali - the ship that crashed into the bridge - was having power issues for the two days in was in port.
I have a friend who's a legit tug boat captain stationed in Virginia and the word on the street is that the vessel was inspected and found to not be sea worthy and was allowed to sail anyways.
The final report probably won't be released for another 18 months so and it doesn't look like there are any journalists or politicians who really want to know what happened, so, we wait.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 03, 2024 07:30 AM (XV/Pl)
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Annnd auto-c gets me again.
When will I ever learn?
When will I ever learn?
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:30 AM (dWUm0)
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"IDF raids 2 more hospitals in southern Gaza, captures dozens of terrorists."
Hospital seems to mean something different to terrorist than to me.
Hospital seems to mean something different to terrorist than to me.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 07:30 AM (ENQN6)
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44, By the time that determination is made official viz a vis the accident investigation, the American people will have found other bread to eat and other circuses to occupy their attention. SMDH
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:32 AM (aCVzN)
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"District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled Friday that migrants could sue the charter flight company, Vertol Systems, that contracted with Florida to transport migrants in September 2022."
Can somebody sue illegals for entering the country illegally?
Can somebody sue illegals for entering the country illegally?
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 07:34 AM (vFG9F)
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Linkapalooza!
It says almost everything you need to know about Hamas that when Israel wants to kill terrorists, it often needs to raid hospitals….
It says almost everything you need to know about Hamas that when Israel wants to kill terrorists, it often needs to raid hospitals….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 07:34 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (a1415)
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Good morning all.
What did WI Gov Evers veto with commentary? I'm confused (Evers makes my usual confuzzlement even worse).
What did WI Gov Evers veto with commentary? I'm confused (Evers makes my usual confuzzlement even worse).
Posted by: mustbequantum at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (MIKMs)
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It rained Monday, Tuesday, and is supposed to rain today and all day tomorrow. Front is all the way down in Florida but there is low pressure system in Canada which is going to keep it circling over the area. We're going to get some major flooding out of this in Pennsylvania.
It rained Monday, Tuesday, and is supposed to rain today and all day tomorrow. Front is all the way down in Florida but there is low pressure system in Canada which is going to keep it circling over the area. We're going to get some major flooding out of this in Pennsylvania.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (RKVpM)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:36 AM (aCVzN)
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“It would take $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a recent survey of 4,588 adults released Tuesday,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “That is up from $1.27 million a year ago. And over $1 million more than the average survey participant’s nest egg.”
Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (IUd0M)
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"I have a friend who's a legit tug boat captain stationed in Virginia and the word on the street is that the vessel was inspected and found to not be sea worthy and was allowed to sail anyways."
We'll see how well 'connected' the allow-er is by whether we hear more.
We'll see how well 'connected' the allow-er is by whether we hear more.
Posted by: davidt at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (SYTee)
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"'Was marine science something that a queer woman could do?' ponders documentary promoted by Biden [junta]."
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I'm gonna say NO because she doesn't even understand her own biology.
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I'm gonna say NO because she doesn't even understand her own biology.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 03, 2024 07:38 AM (7fElN)
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55.
Not in so many words. Shapiro rightly pointed out that when retirement was made a (constitutionally dubious) part of our federal government, far fewer people lived to 65 than do today and more people simply *did* work until they were either dead or utterly physically incapable.
Not in so many words. Shapiro rightly pointed out that when retirement was made a (constitutionally dubious) part of our federal government, far fewer people lived to 65 than do today and more people simply *did* work until they were either dead or utterly physically incapable.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:38 AM (aCVzN)
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g'mornin', 'rons
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at April 03, 2024 07:39 AM (bEb2S)
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Climate change...
We had two days and nights of constant severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings. Yesterday was pretty hairy. Mostly straight-line winds up around 50-60MPH and brief torrential downpours.
Pretty common for this area in the spring. But the winds were a bit off the hook this time.
What was weird was that a very strong line of storms swept over the state of West Virginia, spawning several tornados... in the Appalachians.
We had two days and nights of constant severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings. Yesterday was pretty hairy. Mostly straight-line winds up around 50-60MPH and brief torrential downpours.
Pretty common for this area in the spring. But the winds were a bit off the hook this time.
What was weird was that a very strong line of storms swept over the state of West Virginia, spawning several tornados... in the Appalachians.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:39 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:40 AM (dWUm0)
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"Flaherty, who was also perhaps best known as one of the original cast members on the Canadian sketch comedy series, Second City Television (SCTV), died after suffering a brief illness, his daughter Gudrun Flaherty told Toronto Star."
Joe Flaherty, Happy Gilmore, Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82
another grim milestone for the biden administration
"Flaherty, who was also perhaps best known as one of the original cast members on the Canadian sketch comedy series, Second City Television (SCTV), died after suffering a brief illness, his daughter Gudrun Flaherty told Toronto Star."
Joe Flaherty, Happy Gilmore, Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82
another grim milestone for the biden administration
Posted by: AltonJackson at April 03, 2024 07:40 AM (bEb2S)
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"Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic"
He thinks that if you retire you will die soon anyway.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic"
He thinks that if you retire you will die soon anyway.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 07:42 AM (vFG9F)
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In the sportsball news recently… former Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith was whining about Ron DeSantis firing all the DEI admins at University of Florida urging young players to go to college somewhere other than Florida. It was funny he didn’t utter a word about Texas where he achieved all his NFL stardom, as Texas has pretty much the same DEI policies thanks to our outstanding Lt Governor, Dan Patrick. NFL players aren’t in general the sharpest knives in the drawer….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 07:42 AM (xT8gx)
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That's why I'm only semi-retired. I don't want to die soon.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 07:43 AM (vFG9F)
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63.
That used to be the case. I don't like Ben Shapiro much, but I don't fault him for telling the ugly truth about the American retirement system.
That used to be the case. I don't like Ben Shapiro much, but I don't fault him for telling the ugly truth about the American retirement system.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:44 AM (aCVzN)
Posted by: SturmToddler at April 03, 2024 07:44 AM (nXhwP)
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It rained Monday, Tuesday, and is supposed to rain today and all day tomorrow. Front is all the way down in Florida but there is low pressure system in Canada which is going to keep it circling over the area. We're going to get some major flooding out of this in Pennsylvania.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (RKVpM)
My yard is a fucking mess.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (RKVpM)
My yard is a fucking mess.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 03, 2024 07:44 AM (R4t5M)
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I received a very disturbing email that says my Google listing is in danger of being removed and I should pay these people $99 a month to make sure that doesn't happen.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 07:44 AM (vFG9F)
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Okay, that fancy T-state I was rambling about last thread. "real feel" set to 75F, which is has been displaying as the internal ineteral inside temp since I turned it over to A/C mode.
It seems to have settled on interior, actual dry bulb thermodynamic equilibrium temperate of 73.2F and RH of 54%. It is calling that 75F internal temp. That is against outside conditions of 66F temp, and near 100% RH.
Again, I am impressed with this T-stat's "real feel" response.
Okay, that fancy T-state I was rambling about last thread. "real feel" set to 75F, which is has been displaying as the internal ineteral inside temp since I turned it over to A/C mode.
It seems to have settled on interior, actual dry bulb thermodynamic equilibrium temperate of 73.2F and RH of 54%. It is calling that 75F internal temp. That is against outside conditions of 66F temp, and near 100% RH.
Again, I am impressed with this T-stat's "real feel" response.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 03, 2024 07:45 AM (w6EFb)
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Leftists are vowing to stay away from red states’ universities.
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That's fine, but the article is talking about Leftist undergraduates. They aren't the targets of the indoctrination, anyway. It doesn't matter which diploma mill they go to. Makes no difference in terms of fixing these schools.
The problem is the Leftist professors. We need to get them to pack up their Kendi books, and their chest binders, and their crates of Biktarvy, and head to the coasts like a bunch of mutant Tom Joads. Then we're on to something.
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That's fine, but the article is talking about Leftist undergraduates. They aren't the targets of the indoctrination, anyway. It doesn't matter which diploma mill they go to. Makes no difference in terms of fixing these schools.
The problem is the Leftist professors. We need to get them to pack up their Kendi books, and their chest binders, and their crates of Biktarvy, and head to the coasts like a bunch of mutant Tom Joads. Then we're on to something.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:46 AM (0FoWg)
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:46 AM (dWUm0)
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Nationwide Ransomware Attack Exposes The Problem With Health Care Monopolies
When I was younger I had a doctor not a healthcare conglomerate. He had paper records in his office not digital ones. Now, digital has a number of advantages but paper records cannot be hacked.
When I was younger I had a doctor not a healthcare conglomerate. He had paper records in his office not digital ones. Now, digital has a number of advantages but paper records cannot be hacked.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:46 AM (IUd0M)
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WSJ says Trump leads Biden in 6 swing states. I guess they didn't factor in the 140% voter turnout in Democrat cities in those swing states.
Posted by: dantesed at April 03, 2024 07:47 AM (88xKn)
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73.
Every good idea has advantages. That doesn't mean the good automatically outweighs the bad (as so many leftists seem to think it does).
Every good idea has advantages. That doesn't mean the good automatically outweighs the bad (as so many leftists seem to think it does).
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:47 AM (aCVzN)
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An Emerson College poll released March 21 found Trump leading the president by four points in the battleground state
Don't count your chickens. In the election last night, roughly one million votes were cast for the 2 presidential candidates. Biden outdid Trump by about 35 thousand votes, and 21 percent of Republican voters chose 'somebody else' on the ballot.
Don't count your chickens. In the election last night, roughly one million votes were cast for the 2 presidential candidates. Biden outdid Trump by about 35 thousand votes, and 21 percent of Republican voters chose 'somebody else' on the ballot.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 07:48 AM (SfhV1)
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Wish I had $1.46M.
Posted by: dantesed at April 03, 2024 07:48 AM (88xKn)
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Does Taiwan have secure voting systems and sound processes to eliminate fraud? Because if I were the CCP, I might assume that it would be easier to color revolution and ballot cheat my way to power there instead of a risky and costly military invasion. If they look around the world (USA Brazil Ukraine Poland) recently they might realize it’s achievable
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 07:49 AM (xT8gx)
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76.
Chalk it up to a hunch, but I'm pretty sure that fraud will figure in somehow if Trump does indeed lose in 2024. I'm fairly certain that enough people who showed up in 2020 will show up for Trump again in 2024, that "Trump fatigue" won't be a factor.
Chalk it up to a hunch, but I'm pretty sure that fraud will figure in somehow if Trump does indeed lose in 2024. I'm fairly certain that enough people who showed up in 2020 will show up for Trump again in 2024, that "Trump fatigue" won't be a factor.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:49 AM (aCVzN)
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57 "'Was marine science something that a queer woman could do?' ponders documentary promoted by Biden [junta
Is anyone here a female marine biologist?
Is anyone here a female marine biologist?
Posted by: Obligatory Seinfeld reference at April 03, 2024 07:50 AM (dg+HA)
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What did WI Gov Evers veto with commentary? I'm confused (Evers makes my usual confuzzlement even worse).
Posted by: mustbequantum at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (MIKMs)
The little bug vetoed keeping girls on the girls team and boys on the boys team. Tranny sports.
Posted by: mustbequantum at April 03, 2024 07:35 AM (MIKMs)
The little bug vetoed keeping girls on the girls team and boys on the boys team. Tranny sports.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 07:51 AM (SfhV1)
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17 Update on Mrs. Salty.
She has four fractured ribs. She is in considerable pain, and is not a stoic. During my visit to her isolated hospital room, I could hear her yelling "I'm in pain 2 doors down."
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My last visit the administrative geniuses decided to create a new department, a pain department. The Department of Pain, totally separate from my attending physician who had first hand knowledge of my mental and physical condition. (You can't quantify pain) This office, somewhere in another building, decided what the pain level was and what I needed.
I awoke in the middle of the night pulling tubes. It was a subconscious reaction to the pain. I called my Primary who contacted the hospital. Pain Dr. came down and yelled at me two times before she was dismissed from my case and my Primary had responsibility for my medication. You're going to have to be pushy.
Socialized medicine is going to be great.
She has four fractured ribs. She is in considerable pain, and is not a stoic. During my visit to her isolated hospital room, I could hear her yelling "I'm in pain 2 doors down."
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My last visit the administrative geniuses decided to create a new department, a pain department. The Department of Pain, totally separate from my attending physician who had first hand knowledge of my mental and physical condition. (You can't quantify pain) This office, somewhere in another building, decided what the pain level was and what I needed.
I awoke in the middle of the night pulling tubes. It was a subconscious reaction to the pain. I called my Primary who contacted the hospital. Pain Dr. came down and yelled at me two times before she was dismissed from my case and my Primary had responsibility for my medication. You're going to have to be pushy.
Socialized medicine is going to be great.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:51 AM (khb+X)
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I say we start with lapdog Shapiro, and that f-ing fatass who runs blackrock? who said the same thing a few days earlier.
work until you die, aholes!
I worked half a mo-rf-ing century and I'm f-ing done.
work until you die, aholes!
I worked half a mo-rf-ing century and I'm f-ing done.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 03, 2024 07:52 AM (PFYt9)
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Without the intro to the Morning Report the few, the proud, the Horde are rudderless--cast into a fallen world of perdition with no MR to help us deflect the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune.
Maybe the Orange Man wil grab something by the whatever today and propel the DNC media into hyper-driven eleventy blast off....and assuage the cosmic void of no MR intro.
Maybe the Orange Man wil grab something by the whatever today and propel the DNC media into hyper-driven eleventy blast off....and assuage the cosmic void of no MR intro.
Posted by: Voter theater. at April 03, 2024 07:53 AM (Yyt03)
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Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:38 AM (aCVzN)
TY. I saw the uproar over it but didn't care enough to look into it.
TY. I saw the uproar over it but didn't care enough to look into it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:53 AM (IUd0M)
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55 Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (IUd0M)
Never bring up something that makes it sound like you're not the toughest dude in the room.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (IUd0M)
Never bring up something that makes it sound like you're not the toughest dude in the room.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 07:53 AM (UnA8+)
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82.
The problem with pain is that no medical school adequately trains doctors to deal with it. And so you get "specialists" who have no idea what they're doing.
The problem with pain is that no medical school adequately trains doctors to deal with it. And so you get "specialists" who have no idea what they're doing.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 07:53 AM (aCVzN)
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> $1.46M to retire comfortably?
Some people must need to be REALLY comfortable.
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After 30 - 40 years of employment, many people will have amassed $1M (or more) in retirement funds... assuming they invested wisely. And more importantly, lived within their means during their time working.
I did.
Some people must need to be REALLY comfortable.
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After 30 - 40 years of employment, many people will have amassed $1M (or more) in retirement funds... assuming they invested wisely. And more importantly, lived within their means during their time working.
I did.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (PFYt9)
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Christian Visibility Day...
I love it.
Hopefully there will be a "Beat A Tranny For Danny" day in the near future.
I'm thinking every April 15th.
More coffee...
I love it.
Hopefully there will be a "Beat A Tranny For Danny" day in the near future.
I'm thinking every April 15th.
More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (R/m4+)
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So the MV Dali seems to be equipped with a total of four separate diesel driven electrical generators.
And only was loaded to about 50% of capacity for containers.
And as was pointed out on a youtube channel by someone who seems well informed. was still coasting at in excess of 7 knots when it was approaching the bridge. More like coasting than drifting.
At 7 knots, even without main propulsion, if your rudder is under positive control, you have a good bit of rudder authority. Or as he said, if you had rudder control, you could have coasted under the bridge and then went to anchor as speed bled off.
And only was loaded to about 50% of capacity for containers.
And as was pointed out on a youtube channel by someone who seems well informed. was still coasting at in excess of 7 knots when it was approaching the bridge. More like coasting than drifting.
At 7 knots, even without main propulsion, if your rudder is under positive control, you have a good bit of rudder authority. Or as he said, if you had rudder control, you could have coasted under the bridge and then went to anchor as speed bled off.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (a1415)
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$1.5 million to retire comfortably and still have a mortgage, 2 car payments, $100,000 in cc debt....
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:55 AM (jtTfW)
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You would think a harbor pilot would know such things.
Question still remains, why the power loss?
Question still remains, why the power loss?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (jtTfW)
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>>>>When I was younger I had a doctor not a healthcare conglomerate. He had paper records in his office not digital ones. Now, digital has a number of advantages but paper records cannot be hacked.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic a
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My clinic has been affiliated with Big Hospital for a number of years and kept paper files only. But the inevitable happened - if they wanted to keep their privileges- they had to buy machines and hook them up to BH.
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My clinic has been affiliated with Big Hospital for a number of years and kept paper files only. But the inevitable happened - if they wanted to keep their privileges- they had to buy machines and hook them up to BH.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (khb+X)
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I'm mildly curious why hundreds of thousands of people are registering to vote each week without a photo ID. Texas, Arizona, Missouri among them. Of those, twenty thousand or so each week are confirmed by SSA to be already dead.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 07:57 AM (lTGtQ)
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90 Hopefully there will be a "Beat A Tranny For Danny" day in the near future.
I'm thinking every April 15th.
More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (R/m4+)
Only beating them once a year won't be enough to make them get back on testosterone and hit the weight room.
I'm thinking every April 15th.
More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (R/m4+)
Only beating them once a year won't be enough to make them get back on testosterone and hit the weight room.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 07:57 AM (UnA8+)
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Crew all present or accounted for.
Arizona is ready for sea. Single up all lines.
Arizona is ready for sea. Single up all lines.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 03, 2024 07:58 AM (zdLoL)
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Retirement was always out of the question for my generation. However much longer the US lasts, it will never again be economically capable of generating the kind of wealth necessary for commoners to enjoy that luxury - it's only for the rich now.
That being said, Ben Shapiro is a shill, and I don't much care what he has to say on any topic.
That being said, Ben Shapiro is a shill, and I don't much care what he has to say on any topic.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:58 AM (0FoWg)
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"Of those, twenty thousand or so each week are confirmed by SSA to be already dead."
But I don't want to get on the cart!
But I don't want to get on the cart!
Posted by: Newly registered Texas voter at April 03, 2024 07:58 AM (a1415)
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$1.46M to retire comfortably?
Some people must need to be REALLY comfortable.
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:46 AM (dWUm0)
Depends on:
1. How long do you expect to live, in retirement?
2. What do you expect the average inflation rate to be over that time?
3. Do you believe that social security will exist for a significant portion of that time?
4. What is the cost of living where you expect to be?
5. Do you anticipate requiring long-term care as you age?
6. How much over and above the minimum required is needed to weather a financial downturn?
It sounds like a lot but if it's all you've got for 20+ years...
Some people must need to be REALLY comfortable.
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 07:46 AM (dWUm0)
Depends on:
1. How long do you expect to live, in retirement?
2. What do you expect the average inflation rate to be over that time?
3. Do you believe that social security will exist for a significant portion of that time?
4. What is the cost of living where you expect to be?
5. Do you anticipate requiring long-term care as you age?
6. How much over and above the minimum required is needed to weather a financial downturn?
It sounds like a lot but if it's all you've got for 20+ years...
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:59 AM (IUd0M)
101
" I have informed the Pixy People"
Persons-of-Pixy?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
People experiencing Pixyness.
Persons-of-Pixy?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
People experiencing Pixyness.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 07:59 AM (9yWhg)
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Mornin', All.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 07:59 AM (9yWhg)
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That was a blessing of Obamacare. Everyone had to be on electronic records. It just so happened that the owners of EPIC were good friends/donors to the Obamas. The systems were so expensive, independent docs had no choice but to sell out to the big hospitals to get on their systems.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:59 AM (jtTfW)
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Re these fancier thermostats for the HVAC that try to respond to "real feel" conditions". I didn't say this, and I this is all kinds of problematic, but the trouble is Female Womyns.
Their notion of temperature does not correspond to any objective thermodynamic criteria that can easily be determined. When they "Feel Hot!', the turn the A/C way down. When the Get Coidl!, the turn the heat way up.
This causes all sorts of wildly oscillating HVAC repsonse that is very hard on HVAC systems, especially for very large buildings and what not. \
So, the idea with some of the newer fancier T-stats, is to try to display, to said Female Woman, some notion of "how I feel" temp wise, and to try to keep her from fucking with the thermostat too much.
Again, such talk is terribly probleamatic, I didn't say it, but that's the HVAC guys explained these newer T-stats to me.
Re these fancier thermostats for the HVAC that try to respond to "real feel" conditions". I didn't say this, and I this is all kinds of problematic, but the trouble is Female Womyns.
Their notion of temperature does not correspond to any objective thermodynamic criteria that can easily be determined. When they "Feel Hot!', the turn the A/C way down. When the Get Coidl!, the turn the heat way up.
This causes all sorts of wildly oscillating HVAC repsonse that is very hard on HVAC systems, especially for very large buildings and what not. \
So, the idea with some of the newer fancier T-stats, is to try to display, to said Female Woman, some notion of "how I feel" temp wise, and to try to keep her from fucking with the thermostat too much.
Again, such talk is terribly probleamatic, I didn't say it, but that's the HVAC guys explained these newer T-stats to me.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 03, 2024 07:59 AM (w6EFb)
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94 My clinic has been affiliated with Big Hospital for a number of years and kept paper files only. But the inevitable happened - if they wanted to keep their privileges- they had to buy machines and hook them up to BH.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (khb+X)
Pretty much every doctor's office around here (as well as every hospital) is part of a University-Affiliated "System".
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (khb+X)
Pretty much every doctor's office around here (as well as every hospital) is part of a University-Affiliated "System".
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (UnA8+)
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At 7 knots, even without main propulsion, if your rudder is under positive control, you have a good bit of rudder authority. Or as he said, if you had rudder control, you could have coasted under the bridge and then went to anchor as speed bled off.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
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Without power the rudder is nil.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
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Without power the rudder is nil.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (khb+X)
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98.
Ben, like Matt Walsh, is correct about many things and wrong about others. Ben, like Matt Walsh, and for that matter the entire Daily Wire, targets an audience I don't belong to. I've never subscribed there and I never will.
Ben, like Matt Walsh, is correct about many things and wrong about others. Ben, like Matt Walsh, and for that matter the entire Daily Wire, targets an audience I don't belong to. I've never subscribed there and I never will.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (aCVzN)
108
WSJ says Trump leads Biden in 6 swing states. I guess they didn't factor in the 140% voter turnout in Democrat cities in those swing states.
Posted by: dantesed at April 03, 2024 07:47 AM (88xKn)
According to strippers, almost half of young people plan on voting third party because they want a President who will make their lives worse... but be younger while they do it.
Posted by: dantesed at April 03, 2024 07:47 AM (88xKn)
According to strippers, almost half of young people plan on voting third party because they want a President who will make their lives worse... but be younger while they do it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (IUd0M)
109
I was under Norton Healthcare for about 6 months. They were hacked last year and millions of patients had their personal data (name, address, phone, SSN, etc.) along with their health data compromised.
The remediation?
A two year subscription to some off the wall ID protection outfit.
The remediation?
A two year subscription to some off the wall ID protection outfit.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (Q4IgG)
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RFK Jr is polling as high as 14%. The Biden/Obama team are gonna need a shitload of dead people. A level of cheat which could cause a Civil War because it would be so obvious.
200% turnout in major cities claiming neither RFK or Trump got a single vote.
RFK Jr is polling as high as 14%. The Biden/Obama team are gonna need a shitload of dead people. A level of cheat which could cause a Civil War because it would be so obvious.
200% turnout in major cities claiming neither RFK or Trump got a single vote.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 08:00 AM (RKVpM)
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Is is kind of nice to be able to say
"You were just seen in an ER in NC, and they prescribed you _____. What happened to that prescription?"
"You were just seen in an ER in NC, and they prescribed you _____. What happened to that prescription?"
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 08:01 AM (jtTfW)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:01 AM (aCVzN)
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98 That being said, Ben Shapiro is a shill, and I don't much care what he has to say on any topic.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:58 AM (0FoWg)
He's a shill, and a smug prick, but "Shut up and get back to work, you lazy pieces of shit!" is exactly what a hardass should say to weak men.
Ben is just the wrong guy to be saying it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 07:58 AM (0FoWg)
He's a shill, and a smug prick, but "Shut up and get back to work, you lazy pieces of shit!" is exactly what a hardass should say to weak men.
Ben is just the wrong guy to be saying it.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (UnA8+)
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At 7 knots, even without main propulsion, if your rudder is under positive control, you have a good bit of rudder authority. Or as he said, if you had rudder control, you could have coasted under the bridge and then went to anchor as speed bled off.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
I would think that the rudder would need power on a vessel that size. A hundred years ago, it took thirty or so crewmen to move a rudder on a dreadnaught which is much smaller.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
I would think that the rudder would need power on a vessel that size. A hundred years ago, it took thirty or so crewmen to move a rudder on a dreadnaught which is much smaller.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (lTGtQ)
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I set the thermostat at a certain temperature. Adjust your clothing accordingly.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (khb+X)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (dg+HA)
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Prayers and thankfulness for everyone, but particularly prayers for healing for JJ and Mrs Salty.
And FJB.
And FJB.
Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They do not Kill at April 03, 2024 08:03 AM (gxokI)
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hiya
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:03 AM (T4tVD)
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What about the Pixy-adjacent?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (dg+HA)
***
Pixy Curious
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (dg+HA)
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Pixy Curious
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at April 03, 2024 08:04 AM (ZV+pB)
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Morning Horde and thx JJ, hope it's nothing serious. Ironic that JK Rowling is showing more balls than actual Scottish men including trannies. She's got guts and f u money.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 08:04 AM (Fol4f)
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My clinic has been affiliated with Big Hospital for a number of years and kept paper files only. But the inevitable happened - if they wanted to keep their privileges- they had to buy machines and hook them up to BH.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (khb+X)
Before I moved to Texas a few years ago, my doctor in California would, at the start of every appointment, ask my permission for him to put on some “high tech” glasses…. They basically had a live video feed to someone somewhere that would observe the appointment through his eyes and enter all the info into my electronic records in real time. Saved him a lot of time apparently; I always gave permission but now in retrospect I’m not entirely pleased that I did. Haven’t encountered that in Texas yet but I’m sure it’s all over…
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (khb+X)
Before I moved to Texas a few years ago, my doctor in California would, at the start of every appointment, ask my permission for him to put on some “high tech” glasses…. They basically had a live video feed to someone somewhere that would observe the appointment through his eyes and enter all the info into my electronic records in real time. Saved him a lot of time apparently; I always gave permission but now in retrospect I’m not entirely pleased that I did. Haven’t encountered that in Texas yet but I’m sure it’s all over…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:04 AM (xT8gx)
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"Without power the rudder is nil."
And there is the rub.
System seems to be designed that even when down to your emergency diesel generator, you should by design have electrical power to the hydraulic pump for the steering gear/rudder.
And video suggest that there was a longer than allowed period of time from loss of lighting, which might have been the moment of loss of electrical power to the return of electrical power.
Gonna be a long read once the final report comes out.
And there is the rub.
System seems to be designed that even when down to your emergency diesel generator, you should by design have electrical power to the hydraulic pump for the steering gear/rudder.
And video suggest that there was a longer than allowed period of time from loss of lighting, which might have been the moment of loss of electrical power to the return of electrical power.
Gonna be a long read once the final report comes out.
Posted by: Newly registered Texas voter at April 03, 2024 08:05 AM (a1415)
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Wisconsin voters approved an amendment that prohibits private donations and grants in connection with conducting any primary, election or referendum.
That was a good one. On a sadder note, we lost our school board.
That was a good one. On a sadder note, we lost our school board.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
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Good luck and God bless Mr. and Mrs. Salty
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (Fol4f)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (SfhV1)
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That was a good one. On a sadder note, we lost our school board.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
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Did you check under the couch cushions?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
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Did you check under the couch cushions?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (ZV+pB)
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At 7 knots, even without main propulsion, if your rudder is under positive control, you have a good bit of rudder authority. Or as he said, if you had rudder control, you could have coasted under the bridge and then went to anchor as speed bled off.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (a1415)
Rudder control requires power... which they lacked.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (a1415)
Rudder control requires power... which they lacked.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (IUd0M)
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Good for you Martini Farmer.
I never made more than enough to live what was comfortable enough for me to invest or save any till I was 50.
When I got to that point I started hammering the house principle and stayed with old vehicles.
House, such as it is, is paid off. No other debt. Retirement brings in enough to have a bit left over each month for my simple life.
Way I see it, God has blessed me waaay more than I ever deserved.
So I try to give back too. It's all His anyway.
I never made more than enough to live what was comfortable enough for me to invest or save any till I was 50.
When I got to that point I started hammering the house principle and stayed with old vehicles.
House, such as it is, is paid off. No other debt. Retirement brings in enough to have a bit left over each month for my simple life.
Way I see it, God has blessed me waaay more than I ever deserved.
So I try to give back too. It's all His anyway.
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (dWUm0)
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"District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled Friday that migrants could sue the charter flight company, Vertol Systems, that contracted with Florida to transport migrants in September 2022."
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And if those illegal aliens get wind of it, they most certainly will. America is their cash cow, after all.
Salty, sending prayers to your wife for a quick recovery and relief from her pain!
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And if those illegal aliens get wind of it, they most certainly will. America is their cash cow, after all.
Salty, sending prayers to your wife for a quick recovery and relief from her pain!
Posted by: Lady in Black at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (mupln)
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Good morning JJ and horde
At hope you all are Rd having a good morning
At hope you all are Rd having a good morning
Posted by: Skip at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (Z9Scd)
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I still have a landline and it goes to a corded phone.
Posted by: Black Covfefe In Bed at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (1z3Gd)
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (T4tVD)
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Did you check under the couch cushions?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (ZV+pB)
I even looked behind the shelf with the cleaning supplies. That's one area I always seem to neglect.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at April 03, 2024 08:07 AM (ZV+pB)
I even looked behind the shelf with the cleaning supplies. That's one area I always seem to neglect.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (SfhV1)
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Still raining.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (a1415)
Posted by: Pete Bootygig at April 03, 2024 08:09 AM (vFG9F)
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You could have total control of the rudder and its use without power is nothing, zip, nada.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:09 AM (khb+X)
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Good morning, JJ, Horde
Posted by: callsign claymore at April 03, 2024 08:10 AM (JcnCJ)
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Hiya Grammie !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:10 AM (T4tVD)
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The rudder will still work if you are moving. Maybe not very well. Even a outboard motor when off and coasting will let you steer a little bit.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)
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Hiya JT!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (SfhV1)
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He's a shill, and a smug prick, but "Shut up and get back to work, you lazy pieces of shit!" is exactly what a hardass should say to weak men.
Ben is just the wrong guy to be saying it.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (UnA8+)
"Shut up and get back to work, you lazy pieces of shit!" is exactly the wrong thing for a rich guy to say to non-rich guys.
Ben is just the wrong guy to be saying it.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 08:02 AM (UnA8+)
"Shut up and get back to work, you lazy pieces of shit!" is exactly the wrong thing for a rich guy to say to non-rich guys.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (IUd0M)
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After 30 - 40 years of employment, many people will have amassed $1M (or more) in retirement funds... assuming they invested wisely. And more importantly, lived within their means during their time working.
I did.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (Q4IgG)
I was looking at my SS and from basic maths it appears I will have about 2-3% ROI. I have put in around 500k and IF I live to 80 will get about 650k.
My IRA on the other hand
Your Personal Rate of Return
11.76%
I did.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 07:54 AM (Q4IgG)
I was looking at my SS and from basic maths it appears I will have about 2-3% ROI. I have put in around 500k and IF I live to 80 will get about 650k.
My IRA on the other hand
Your Personal Rate of Return
11.76%
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (ENQN6)
143
" "I still have a landline and it goes to a corded phone." "
So does my MiL.
And that cord is connected to the interface for her FIOS in her basement.
IOW, old fashioned phone, connected to new fashioned system.
If her electric goes out, she loses phone, because I haven't been able to get up there and replace the backup battery for the interface yet.
So does my MiL.
And that cord is connected to the interface for her FIOS in her basement.
IOW, old fashioned phone, connected to new fashioned system.
If her electric goes out, she loses phone, because I haven't been able to get up there and replace the backup battery for the interface yet.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:12 AM (a1415)
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Question still remains, why the power loss?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (jtTfW)
Plower Ross? Plower Ross? I pusha button and arr plower go away round eye.
I get nice big ribbon with nice boat on it for my tunic.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (jtTfW)
Plower Ross? Plower Ross? I pusha button and arr plower go away round eye.
I get nice big ribbon with nice boat on it for my tunic.
Posted by: Ching Chow Choo, PLA Cyber Warfare Unit 3700 at April 03, 2024 08:12 AM (R/m4+)
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139. When power cuts, the tendancy is for a vessel that size to list port assuming that the rudder itself is ramrod straight. Without power, the rudder can not be moved.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:12 AM (aCVzN)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (aCVzN)
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♪Shakey's is shaking up Pixy people.♪
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (9yWhg)
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"I still have a landline and it goes to a corded phone."
same here.
redundancy is good in critical systems like comms. innit?
same here.
redundancy is good in critical systems like comms. innit?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying to us for decades at April 03, 2024 08:14 AM (PFYt9)
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VIA, Salty, and any of you other naval systems type peeps... Would the ship's hydraulic steering system have any kind of accumulator or reserve energy device to provide limited rudder authority in the event of a hydraulic failure?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at April 03, 2024 08:14 AM (DIB8X)
150
The rudder will still work if you are moving. Maybe not very well. Even a outboard motor when off and coasting will let you steer a little bit.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)
You cannot reposition the rudder on one of those ships without power so you cannot steer.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)
You cannot reposition the rudder on one of those ships without power so you cannot steer.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:14 AM (IUd0M)
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Today is National Grey Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:15 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:15 AM (Q4IgG)
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Still raining.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (a1415)
You have approximately 30 hours to make it stop!
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:08 AM (a1415)
You have approximately 30 hours to make it stop!
Posted by: Doof at April 03, 2024 08:15 AM (JunzL)
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The CDC just released an ominous warning about the danger of the spread of meningococcal disease.
10 million unknown, unvaxxed, uneducated, unwanted, and unneeded may be part of the problem.
10 million unknown, unvaxxed, uneducated, unwanted, and unneeded may be part of the problem.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:15 AM (ENQN6)
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I listen to several different podcasts and every now and then I'll sample Shapiro. I don't mind him. He speaks quickly and the content flows rapidly, so I have to really pay attention, but generally I find him to be thought provoking.
Not sure I agree with what I heard him say about retirement, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone espouse that particular point of view.
Not sure I agree with what I heard him say about retirement, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone espouse that particular point of view.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 03, 2024 08:15 AM (dg+HA)
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139 The rudder will still work if you are moving. Maybe not very well. Even a outboard motor when off and coasting will let you steer a little bit.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)
on a modern ship like that, the rudder is controlled by a joystick and a computer screen on the bridge. There are no backup manual control systems. If the power is down, the crew just become some guys watching the scenery go by. The visual evidence indicates that they were frantically trying to bring backup diesel generators back on line. (lights going on and off)
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (vFG9F)
on a modern ship like that, the rudder is controlled by a joystick and a computer screen on the bridge. There are no backup manual control systems. If the power is down, the crew just become some guys watching the scenery go by. The visual evidence indicates that they were frantically trying to bring backup diesel generators back on line. (lights going on and off)
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (S6gqv)
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Bob Dole has hydraulic failure. Bob Dole had little pills he took for said failure.
Posted by: Bob Dole at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (ZV+pB)
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So murky is the water, divers must be guided via detailed verbal directions from operators in vessels topside who are viewing real-time CODA imagery. No usable underwater video exists of the wreckage, because as one Navy diver stated, ‘there’s no need [to] take video of something you can’t even see,'” the army corps added.
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Wow, that sure is a lot of detail about something involved with the thing we know nothing about.
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Wow, that sure is a lot of detail about something involved with the thing we know nothing about.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (6Gcwb)
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I was looking at my SS and from basic maths it appears I will have about 2-3% ROI. I have put in around 500k and IF I live to 80 will get about 650k.
My IRA on the other hand
Your Personal Rate of Return
11.76%
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (ENQN6)
I remember back when W wanted to transition everyone off social security and into personal retirement accounts. Pity that didn't get any traction.
My IRA on the other hand
Your Personal Rate of Return
11.76%
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:11 AM (ENQN6)
I remember back when W wanted to transition everyone off social security and into personal retirement accounts. Pity that didn't get any traction.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (IUd0M)
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139 The rudder will still work if you are moving. Maybe not very well. Even a outboard motor when off and coasting will let you steer a little bit.
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No it won't. Allowing speed and distance it's as functional as sticking your finger in the water.
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No it won't. Allowing speed and distance it's as functional as sticking your finger in the water.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:17 AM (khb+X)
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The MV Dali seemed to have lost ALL power several times before ramming the FSK Bridge. So they likely had no way to navigate nor steer the ship.
That being said, there's been talk on X from some commenters that about 2 minutes worth of data from the ship's "black box" is missing.
If true, that's a problem. "If true"
That being said, there's been talk on X from some commenters that about 2 minutes worth of data from the ship's "black box" is missing.
If true, that's a problem. "If true"
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (Q4IgG)
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"You cannot reposition the rudder on one of those ships without power so you cannot steer.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic "
Well yeah but I understood the proposition was that without power the rudder is ineffective. Even if you can't move the rudder, it still would have some effect. If it was stuck all the way to the left, then the boat is going left.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic "
Well yeah but I understood the proposition was that without power the rudder is ineffective. Even if you can't move the rudder, it still would have some effect. If it was stuck all the way to the left, then the boat is going left.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
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Is there some speed at which rudder authority becomes ineffective and you have to resort to the use of directional bow and/or stern thrusters?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at April 03, 2024 08:19 AM (DIB8X)
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Today is National Build an Ark Day.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 03, 2024 08:19 AM (R4t5M)
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155.
What Ben Shapiro said about retirement in point-of-fact was true. I happen to share his opinion that men of my generation and younger (I'm 45) should NOT be counting on Social Security or 401Ks for "retirement income." There ought to be absolutely NOTHING controversial about what he said on that particular subject.
What Ben Shapiro said about retirement in point-of-fact was true. I happen to share his opinion that men of my generation and younger (I'm 45) should NOT be counting on Social Security or 401Ks for "retirement income." There ought to be absolutely NOTHING controversial about what he said on that particular subject.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:19 AM (aCVzN)
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Even though the non-rich guys are the ones who need to hear it the most...?
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (aCVzN)
Non-rich guys may benefit from hearing it but hearing it from someone who never has to work another day in their life is off-putting.
A better answer would be spend less than you earn, save what you can, temper your expectations.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (aCVzN)
Non-rich guys may benefit from hearing it but hearing it from someone who never has to work another day in their life is off-putting.
A better answer would be spend less than you earn, save what you can, temper your expectations.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:19 AM (IUd0M)
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I see that hillary is running her mouth again. My God will this woman ever go away?
She's like a bad case of herpes, only worse.
I almost feel sorry for bill.
Almost.
She's like a bad case of herpes, only worse.
I almost feel sorry for bill.
Almost.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (Lo97M)
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"No it won't. Allowing speed and distance it's as functional as sticking your finger in the water.
Posted by: Braenyard "
I did say " a little". On a ship that size, it's not like sticking a paddle in the water on one side of a canoe.
Posted by: Braenyard "
I did say " a little". On a ship that size, it's not like sticking a paddle in the water on one side of a canoe.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (vFG9F)
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Burning plastics are an environmental hazard and JJ must take immediate steps to reduce the ecological consequences of his burning PC.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (HnUIn)
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Bob Dole wants people to know that if Bob Dole has a hydraulic issue, it's Bob Dole's issue and you can be sure Bob Dole will take care it!
Posted by: The REAL Bob Dole at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (dg+HA)
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>>>> evidence indicates that they were frantically trying to bring backup diesel generators back on line. (lights going on and off)
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Ever drive a big truck or a camper trailer in the wind? That boat was a huge sail in a 14mph wind.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Ever drive a big truck or a camper trailer in the wind? That boat was a huge sail in a 14mph wind.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (khb+X)
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VIA, Salty, and any of you other naval systems type peeps... Would the ship's hydraulic steering system have any kind of accumulator or reserve energy device to provide limited rudder authority in the event of a hydraulic failure?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at April 03, 2024 08:14 AM (DIB8X)
On a warship, yes, on a freighter, from what I've read - no.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at April 03, 2024 08:14 AM (DIB8X)
On a warship, yes, on a freighter, from what I've read - no.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:21 AM (IUd0M)
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166. Well yeah. No one wants to hear it from rich guys, and no non-rich guy wants to be the one to say it. I guess this is why we can't have nice things, America...
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:21 AM (aCVzN)
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146 Even though the non-rich guys are the ones who need to hear it the most...?
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (aCVzN)
Bingo.
EVERY dude needs their own personal Marine Drill Sergeant screaming in their ear about how weak and useless and pathetic they are, and mocking them every time they fail.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:13 AM (aCVzN)
Bingo.
EVERY dude needs their own personal Marine Drill Sergeant screaming in their ear about how weak and useless and pathetic they are, and mocking them every time they fail.
Posted by: XTC at April 03, 2024 08:21 AM (UnA8+)
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"VIA, Salty, and any of you other naval systems type peeps... Would the ship's hydraulic steering system have any kind of accumulator or reserve energy device to provide limited rudder authority in the event of a hydraulic failure?"
I used to man Aft Steering for Sea and Anchor many a year ago.
Different system with different levels of redundancy, but basically, without electricity to generate the signal from the helm to the steering system there would be no way to tell the rudder which way to turn. It's power circuitry and also control circuitry.
In our case, you could take local control with a 'trick wheel' directly attached to the controller for the hydraulic control block and receive rudder orders from the bridge through sound powered phones if needed.
Then there was the emergency hand pump for the hydraulic system if you were in the shits.
And THEN, there was the emergency tackle to turn the rudder very slowly in a coordinated effort if you were REALLY in the shit.
But that would be along the lines of Captain Kirk telling the helm 'Let's go that away' in a general direction, not stay within a few degrees of ordered direction.
I used to man Aft Steering for Sea and Anchor many a year ago.
Different system with different levels of redundancy, but basically, without electricity to generate the signal from the helm to the steering system there would be no way to tell the rudder which way to turn. It's power circuitry and also control circuitry.
In our case, you could take local control with a 'trick wheel' directly attached to the controller for the hydraulic control block and receive rudder orders from the bridge through sound powered phones if needed.
Then there was the emergency hand pump for the hydraulic system if you were in the shits.
And THEN, there was the emergency tackle to turn the rudder very slowly in a coordinated effort if you were REALLY in the shit.
But that would be along the lines of Captain Kirk telling the helm 'Let's go that away' in a general direction, not stay within a few degrees of ordered direction.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:21 AM (a1415)
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144 Question still remains, why the power loss?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (jtTfW)
There have been rumors of an electrical fire on board, but no one can talk to the crew because according to the Baltimore Sun, all 21 of them are being kept in their living quarters on the ship, and thus they have talked to no one except investigators, and no one else has been allowed to go on board and talk to them.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at April 03, 2024 07:56 AM (jtTfW)
There have been rumors of an electrical fire on board, but no one can talk to the crew because according to the Baltimore Sun, all 21 of them are being kept in their living quarters on the ship, and thus they have talked to no one except investigators, and no one else has been allowed to go on board and talk to them.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (S6gqv)
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As of late last month, the World Bank calculated that the cost of “reconstruction and recovery” for Ukraine is $411 billion. That grows by the second. Americans have already sent north of $113 billion.
for what??
for what??
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (ENQN6)
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The collective farm project was predated by a mid-19th century quasi-religious, Utopian commune movement in America. Each of the communities failed, predictably, over disputes about money, sex and property. Man is a fallen creature incapable of being fundamentally perfected. But they never learn, and their Utopian delusions never end.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (4JvHL)
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I've only been in one powerful earthquake and it was 6.0.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (HnUIn)
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174. I'm old enough to not need help feeling pathetic when I fail. But most of my adult life (I'm 45 in case anybody missed it upthread) I've assumed that social security was a "promise" the federal government wouldn't be able to fulfill for me. Those "outrageous" snippets of Ben's commentary on retirement just had me saying, "well, duh!"
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (aCVzN)
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Bob Dole does not need any qualifiers before Bob Doles name to very Bob Doles 'realness'. Bob Dole DID take care of Bob Doles hydraulic issues in Bob Doleian fashion
Posted by: Bob Dole at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (ZV+pB)
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>>> the rudder, it still would have some effect. If it was stuck all the way to the left, then the boat is going left.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
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Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
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Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (khb+X)
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I remember back when W wanted to transition everyone off social security and into personal retirement accounts. Pity that didn't get any traction.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (IUd0M)
Like almost everything W did in his second term, there was zero effective communication about that proposal. It’s almost like he put it forward to tank republicans… the 2006 midterms were a disaster. Between that and Harriett Myers and his disastrous Iraq adventures it’s almost as though he designed his second term to set the table for Barky (or HRC). My retrospective of W is entirely negative and I voted for him twice and vigorously defended him from all the Nazi and blood for oil charges (sigh)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:16 AM (IUd0M)
Like almost everything W did in his second term, there was zero effective communication about that proposal. It’s almost like he put it forward to tank republicans… the 2006 midterms were a disaster. Between that and Harriett Myers and his disastrous Iraq adventures it’s almost as though he designed his second term to set the table for Barky (or HRC). My retrospective of W is entirely negative and I voted for him twice and vigorously defended him from all the Nazi and blood for oil charges (sigh)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (xT8gx)
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177. for what??
Hollow moral victory. Politicians and trump voters relish in hollow moral victories.
Hollow moral victory. Politicians and trump voters relish in hollow moral victories.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (aCVzN)
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The collective farm project was predated by a mid-19th century quasi-religious, Utopian commune movement in America. Each of the communities failed, predictably, over disputes about money, sex and property. Man is a fallen creature incapable of being fundamentally perfected. But they never learn, and their Utopian delusions never end.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (4JvHL)
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Anyone selling utopia is selling bondage and death.
The best systems - like the one we used to have - acknowledges that it will never be perfect and just seeks to accommodate and moderate bad outcomes without blowing up.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (4JvHL)
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Anyone selling utopia is selling bondage and death.
The best systems - like the one we used to have - acknowledges that it will never be perfect and just seeks to accommodate and moderate bad outcomes without blowing up.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (HnUIn)
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Is there some speed at which rudder authority becomes ineffective and you have to resort to the use of directional bow and/or stern thrusters?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead
Thrusters only work at slow speeds, say about three knots or less. But, thrusters and rudder control are engaged electronically, so it there is no power, there is nothing. It is fly by wire and power by wire.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead
Thrusters only work at slow speeds, say about three knots or less. But, thrusters and rudder control are engaged electronically, so it there is no power, there is nothing. It is fly by wire and power by wire.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (lTGtQ)
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of late last month, the World Bank calculated that the cost of “reconstruction and recovery” for Ukraine is $411 billion. That grows by the second. Americans have already sent north of $113 billion.
for what??
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10%
It's literally why Trump was impeached.
for what??
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10%
It's literally why Trump was impeached.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (6Gcwb)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:24 AM (a1415)
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That being said, there's been talk on X from some commenters that about 2 minutes worth of data from the ship's "black box" is missing.
If true, that's a problem. "If true"
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (Q4IgG)
I watched a video from esysman talking about it.
The black box is supposed to have 3 sources of power:
1. Main power - which we know was lost
2. A big-ass UPS - which seems to have either not existed or failed
3. An internal battery - which worked correctly but only records voice data
As I understand it, there are two minutes of instrument data missing but all the voice data is present.
If true, that's a problem. "If true"
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (Q4IgG)
I watched a video from esysman talking about it.
The black box is supposed to have 3 sources of power:
1. Main power - which we know was lost
2. A big-ass UPS - which seems to have either not existed or failed
3. An internal battery - which worked correctly but only records voice data
As I understand it, there are two minutes of instrument data missing but all the voice data is present.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:25 AM (IUd0M)
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Cafe Bustelo gets things moving in the morning.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 03, 2024 08:25 AM (WBDKS)
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169 Burning plastics are an environmental hazard and JJ must take immediate steps to reduce the ecological consequences of his burning PC.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (HnUIn)
Interesting that the safest and most efficient way to recover the value (materials and energy) of plastics in to burn them along with coal or natural gas.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM (HnUIn)
Interesting that the safest and most efficient way to recover the value (materials and energy) of plastics in to burn them along with coal or natural gas.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:25 AM (ENQN6)
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"In our case, you could take local control with a 'trick wheel' directly attached to the controller for the hydraulic control block and receive rudder orders from the bridge through sound powered phones if needed.
Then there was the emergency hand pump for the hydraulic system if you were in the shits.
And THEN, there was the emergency tackle to turn the rudder very slowly in a coordinated effort if you were REALLY in the shit."
I doubt if they had any of that or time to use it.
Then there was the emergency hand pump for the hydraulic system if you were in the shits.
And THEN, there was the emergency tackle to turn the rudder very slowly in a coordinated effort if you were REALLY in the shit."
I doubt if they had any of that or time to use it.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:25 AM (vFG9F)
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It's also,
National Chocolate Mousse Day.
National Chocolate Mousse Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:26 AM (NpAcC)
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it’s almost as though he designed his second term to set the table for Barky (or HRC
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They're close friends and work together in different ventures.
It's all pretend and why Trump is hated.
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They're close friends and work together in different ventures.
It's all pretend and why Trump is hated.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:27 AM (6Gcwb)
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Amount of Money People Believe They Need for Retirement Jumps 53% in Biden’s America
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It's more than that. Most people don't save enough anyway, even when times are better.
Retirement is expensive because life is expensive. If you did it right, you have a house and a car that's paid off and just have living expenses and taxes to deal with, but even that is real money - especially if you plan to live for 10-20 years after retiring.
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It's more than that. Most people don't save enough anyway, even when times are better.
Retirement is expensive because life is expensive. If you did it right, you have a house and a car that's paid off and just have living expenses and taxes to deal with, but even that is real money - especially if you plan to live for 10-20 years after retiring.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:27 AM (HnUIn)
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“The Committees will not tolerate any retaliatory conduct by the Department against these or any other whistleblowers. "
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Haha, sure. The committee will tolerate intimidation against Hunter whistleblowers.
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Haha, sure. The committee will tolerate intimidation against Hunter whistleblowers.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:27 AM (JdhGg)
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I have always been in favor of no retirement of any kind.
I would have PawPaw and Granny working the opening shift at Arby's cleaning the parking lot and the shitters for minimum wage, a uniform and a shift Depends.
Might even let them gum a Beef N Cheddar once in awhile because I'm a nice guy.
Hahahahaha!
I would have PawPaw and Granny working the opening shift at Arby's cleaning the parking lot and the shitters for minimum wage, a uniform and a shift Depends.
Might even let them gum a Beef N Cheddar once in awhile because I'm a nice guy.
Hahahahaha!
Posted by: Dick Cheney, Mastermind On Viagra at April 03, 2024 08:27 AM (R/m4+)
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1 degree off at 186,000 mile per second or even faster could be real bad.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:27 AM (ENQN6)
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So this thing with JK Rowling is interesting for a reason beyond some rich gadfly standing up for free speech.
Rowling was...and is...a run of the mill 00s leftist. She's a third generation feminist (vs tranny/4th generation feminism).
Her stated political views SHOULD have her standing up against this Scottish outrage and good for her that she did. But almost every leftwing celebrity in the UK ascribed to her current political views ten or twenty years ago.
If there was an opposition party or free media they'd be asking every politically active celebrity in the UK why they aren't standing with Rowling right now...
Rowling was...and is...a run of the mill 00s leftist. She's a third generation feminist (vs tranny/4th generation feminism).
Her stated political views SHOULD have her standing up against this Scottish outrage and good for her that she did. But almost every leftwing celebrity in the UK ascribed to her current political views ten or twenty years ago.
If there was an opposition party or free media they'd be asking every politically active celebrity in the UK why they aren't standing with Rowling right now...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:28 AM (ibTVg)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:28 AM (aCVzN)
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"I doubt if they had any of that or time to use it. "
I would agree.
Naval ships are designed to take a licking', and stay in the fight.
Freighters.....not so much.
I would guess that you either have electrical power from whatever the source, or you're simply along for the ride.
I would agree.
Naval ships are designed to take a licking', and stay in the fight.
Freighters.....not so much.
I would guess that you either have electrical power from whatever the source, or you're simply along for the ride.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:28 AM (a1415)
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There have been rumors of an electrical fire on board, but no one can talk to the crew because according to the Baltimore Sun, all 21 of them are being kept in their living quarters on the ship, and thus they have talked to no one except investigators, and no one else has been allowed to go on board and talk to them.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (S6gqv)
Assuming their quarters onboard are livable, that seems a reasonable precaution.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (S6gqv)
Assuming their quarters onboard are livable, that seems a reasonable precaution.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (IUd0M)
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Amount of Money People Believe They Need for Retirement Jumps 53% in Biden’s America
Because inflation since Biden's installation has been at least 53%...
Because inflation since Biden's installation has been at least 53%...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (ibTVg)
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> As I understand it, there are two minutes of instrument data missing but all the voice data is present.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Ahh, ok. The instrument data would have been... useful.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Ahh, ok. The instrument data would have been... useful.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (Q4IgG)
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If there was an opposition party or free media they'd be asking every politically active celebrity in the UK why they aren't standing with Rowling right now...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:28 AM (ibTVg)
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Because they don't have inter-generational "fuck you" money like she does. They know who pays the piper, and they dance to the tune he calls.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:28 AM (ibTVg)
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Because they don't have inter-generational "fuck you" money like she does. They know who pays the piper, and they dance to the tune he calls.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (HnUIn)
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A suggested passage for the day, if you don't consider that Book to be just a bunch of malarkey, might be Matthew chaps 5-7.
Time to say good morning to the widow. Another undeserved blessing in my life. She is one faithful, praying gal.
Love each other fellow babies
Time to say good morning to the widow. Another undeserved blessing in my life. She is one faithful, praying gal.
Love each other fellow babies
Posted by: TeeJ at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (dWUm0)
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199. Funny, innit? Rowling seems to be stuck in the past that way, which is exactly what American leftists say about political conservatives here! Welcome to the party, Jo!
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (aCVzN)
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Ever drive a big truck or a camper trailer in the wind? That boat was a huge sail in a 14mph wind.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM
The diesel smoke coming out of the stack would have disbursed quickly with wind that speed. It was just hanging in the air, moving slightly south. It was almost slack tide so only a gentle nudge out to sea. If the ship was the hands on a clock it hit the bridge at about four o'clock, defying the anchor let out on the port side which should have steered it to three, even two o'clock.
Something else happened.
Ever drive a big truck or a camper trailer in the wind? That boat was a huge sail in a 14mph wind.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:20 AM
The diesel smoke coming out of the stack would have disbursed quickly with wind that speed. It was just hanging in the air, moving slightly south. It was almost slack tide so only a gentle nudge out to sea. If the ship was the hands on a clock it hit the bridge at about four o'clock, defying the anchor let out on the port side which should have steered it to three, even two o'clock.
Something else happened.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (RKVpM)
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I've only been in one powerful earthquake and it was 6.0.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (HnUIn)
The only earthquake I felt was when Stacy Abrams walking around in Georgia.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (HnUIn)
The only earthquake I felt was when Stacy Abrams walking around in Georgia.
Posted by: dantesed at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (88xKn)
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">>> the rudder, it still would have some effect. If it was stuck all the way to the left, then the boat is going left.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
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Posted by: Braenyard"
I see now that I should have added "disregarding wind, current, and momentum."
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
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Posted by: Braenyard"
I see now that I should have added "disregarding wind, current, and momentum."
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:30 AM (vFG9F)
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EVERY dude needs their own personal Marine Drill Sergeant screaming in their ear about how weak and useless and pathetic they are, and mocking them every time they fail, until the divorce is final and they go online to join the He-Man Woman Haters Club.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (zdLoL)
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That was a good one. On a sadder note, we lost our school board.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
Northern states are going to get where Southern states have been for a decade or more; school boards don't really matter, because only blacks and hispanics go to public schools. I know that sounds harsh, but it's a reality. For example, City of Dallas public school enrollment is 97% black and hispanic. The main function of most all public grade schools in Texas now is to teach English to kids who don't speak it.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
Northern states are going to get where Southern states have been for a decade or more; school boards don't really matter, because only blacks and hispanics go to public schools. I know that sounds harsh, but it's a reality. For example, City of Dallas public school enrollment is 97% black and hispanic. The main function of most all public grade schools in Texas now is to teach English to kids who don't speak it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (S6gqv)
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But most of my adult life (I'm 45 in case anybody missed it upthread) I've assumed that social security was a "promise" the federal government wouldn't be able to fulfill for me.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (aCVzN)
I just turned 60 and I've always assumed that social security was a "promise" the federal government wouldn't be able to fulfill for me.
Always makes my financial advisor crazy when I say that I don't want social security taken into account when projecting things. If it's there, great, but I suspect that a lot of people are in for a rude awakening someday.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (aCVzN)
I just turned 60 and I've always assumed that social security was a "promise" the federal government wouldn't be able to fulfill for me.
Always makes my financial advisor crazy when I say that I don't want social security taken into account when projecting things. If it's there, great, but I suspect that a lot of people are in for a rude awakening someday.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (IUd0M)
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Good Morning Morons
Posted by: vic at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (A5THL)
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We are coming very close to losing the House.
Rep. Lauren Boebert undergoes surgery after discovery of 'acute blood clot,' her campaign says
https://tinyurl.com/4v9k9svu
Rep. Lauren Boebert undergoes surgery after discovery of 'acute blood clot,' her campaign says
https://tinyurl.com/4v9k9svu
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (NpAcC)
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I've only been in one powerful earthquake and it was 6.0.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (HnUIn)
That’s big! I was in SoCal for the 1994 Northridge quake. It was around 6.7 IIRC…. I was about 30 miles south and it was strong enough to wake me up (it was like 4am or thereabouts) but didn’t toss me out of bed or even knock anything off our walls)… honestly it wasn’t terrifying at all but like I said we weren’t close to the epicenter. We had friends close by who were so spooked they never moved back into their house
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:23 AM (HnUIn)
That’s big! I was in SoCal for the 1994 Northridge quake. It was around 6.7 IIRC…. I was about 30 miles south and it was strong enough to wake me up (it was like 4am or thereabouts) but didn’t toss me out of bed or even knock anything off our walls)… honestly it wasn’t terrifying at all but like I said we weren’t close to the epicenter. We had friends close by who were so spooked they never moved back into their house
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
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I still have a manual rudder and it's connected to a corded ( very large, very long, the finest cord ) generator that runs on coffee, adrenaline, and angst.
Posted by: Black Covfefe In Bed at April 03, 2024 08:32 AM (1z3Gd)
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There are a few people locked in their quarters and a few hundred (thousand?) walking around Baltimore that know what happened on their end.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:32 AM (6Gcwb)
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>>> Retirement is expensive because life is expensive. If you did it right, you have a house and a car that's paid off and just have living expenses and taxes to deal with, but even that is real money - especially if you plan to live for 10-20 years after retiring.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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Figuratively, all your money is going out. There's no money flow (job) to dip your bucket and get some.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!)
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Figuratively, all your money is going out. There's no money flow (job) to dip your bucket and get some.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:32 AM (khb+X)
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“After realizing the lack of LGBTQ+ visibility in marine science led her to abandon her childhood dream, Nicole Morris decided to re-route her life path to try and become a marine biologist, to conserve endangered rays,”
“The Sea Was Angry That Day, My Friends...”
“The Sea Was Angry That Day, My Friends...”
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:33 AM (ENQN6)
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>>>"Whether it’s words or actions, the bottom line remains: Xi bullies, and Biden just blathers."
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Rumor is Xi repeated his intention of forcibly taking Taiwan and Joe did not object.
Biden has no clue how hugely important Taiwan is. Unless America can create a chip industry overnight, and it cannot, Taiwan is the key to economic domination.
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Rumor is Xi repeated his intention of forcibly taking Taiwan and Joe did not object.
Biden has no clue how hugely important Taiwan is. Unless America can create a chip industry overnight, and it cannot, Taiwan is the key to economic domination.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:33 AM (reLiW)
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I'm still assuming the (D)s sweep both branches and vote in amnesty by June.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:33 AM (6Gcwb)
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“It would take $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a recent survey of 4,588 adults released Tuesday,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “That is up from $1.27 million a year ago. And over $1 million more than the average survey participant’s nest egg.”
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That's not unreasonable. Assume you're a homeowner who did it right and have no mortgage or car payment when you retire. You're debt-free and preparing to live on your savings. You're down to just living expenses, taxes, insurance, etc.
That's 73,000 per year, assuming no gains and a 20-year post-retirement lifespan. That is indeed probably a "comfortable" retirement today. Most people could probably manage with somewhat less, but inflation continues to erode your lifestyle every second. That $73k per year in 5 years or 20 years is going to be a lot less than it is today.
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That's not unreasonable. Assume you're a homeowner who did it right and have no mortgage or car payment when you retire. You're debt-free and preparing to live on your savings. You're down to just living expenses, taxes, insurance, etc.
That's 73,000 per year, assuming no gains and a 20-year post-retirement lifespan. That is indeed probably a "comfortable" retirement today. Most people could probably manage with somewhat less, but inflation continues to erode your lifestyle every second. That $73k per year in 5 years or 20 years is going to be a lot less than it is today.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:34 AM (HnUIn)
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204 > As I understand it, there are two minutes of instrument data missing but all the voice data is present.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Ahh, ok. The instrument data would have been... useful.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (Q4IgG)
Somewhat - but black box data is mainly for when the craft is destroyed, everyone is dead, and there are no witnesses. Here there's video of the event and lots of living witnesses, plus the ship itself was not that badly damaged. So it should be easy to reconstruct the chain of events. If data is missing, most likely its the result of the power going on and off.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Ahh, ok. The instrument data would have been... useful.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:29 AM (Q4IgG)
Somewhat - but black box data is mainly for when the craft is destroyed, everyone is dead, and there are no witnesses. Here there's video of the event and lots of living witnesses, plus the ship itself was not that badly damaged. So it should be easy to reconstruct the chain of events. If data is missing, most likely its the result of the power going on and off.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:34 AM (S6gqv)
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:34 AM (T4tVD)
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honestly it wasn’t terrifying at all but like I said we weren’t close to the epicenter. We had friends close by who were so spooked they never moved back into their house
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
I had just arrived at the Marina when the earthquake hit. I have never been so terrified in my life, and I will never ever go back to California.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
I had just arrived at the Marina when the earthquake hit. I have never been so terrified in my life, and I will never ever go back to California.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:35 AM (SfhV1)
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and his disastrous Iraq adventures
The lessons I took from the Iraq and 'Stan wars under Shrub:
1) You need the same sort of war censorship efforts you had in WWII - and that will mean throwing a bunch of FNM assholes in prison for collaborating with the enemy.
2) You also need something like the RoE of WWII. Your goal as CinC is to force the enemy to accept our terms at a cost of as few American lives and as little American treasure as possible. Your goal is *not* minimizing pain for the enemy you are at war with.
3) You need a damn concrete goal. "Kill Saddam" or "destroy every village harboring AQ/Taliban members" is a goal. Bringing Democracy to Iraq is not.
The lessons I took from the Iraq and 'Stan wars under Shrub:
1) You need the same sort of war censorship efforts you had in WWII - and that will mean throwing a bunch of FNM assholes in prison for collaborating with the enemy.
2) You also need something like the RoE of WWII. Your goal as CinC is to force the enemy to accept our terms at a cost of as few American lives and as little American treasure as possible. Your goal is *not* minimizing pain for the enemy you are at war with.
3) You need a damn concrete goal. "Kill Saddam" or "destroy every village harboring AQ/Taliban members" is a goal. Bringing Democracy to Iraq is not.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:35 AM (ibTVg)
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I know that sounds harsh, but it's a reality. For example, City of Dallas public school enrollment is 97% black and hispanic. The main function of most all public grade schools in Texas now is to teach English to kids who don't speak it.
Posted by: Tom Servo
That's true. Charter schools in Texas and other southern states have exploded, full of children who are learning actual math, English, science, and Latin. Public schools are to be avoided.
Posted by: Tom Servo
That's true. Charter schools in Texas and other southern states have exploded, full of children who are learning actual math, English, science, and Latin. Public schools are to be avoided.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:36 AM (lTGtQ)
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Joe Flaherty, Happy Gilmore, Freaks and Geeks Star, Dead at 82
another grim milestone for the biden administration
Posted by: AltonJackson at April 03, 2024 07:40 AM (bEb2S)
LOL !!!
another grim milestone for the biden administration
Posted by: AltonJackson at April 03, 2024 07:40 AM (bEb2S)
LOL !!!
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:36 AM (T4tVD)
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for what??
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (ENQN6)
Your lack of patriotism disgusts me. For what? For WHAT?!
For the American Way, that's what. For football. For mom. For apple pie. For soaring eagles. For the Big Guys. For our 10%.
Now click your heels, salute the colors, and pay your tithes, like a PATRIOT.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:22 AM (ENQN6)
Your lack of patriotism disgusts me. For what? For WHAT?!
For the American Way, that's what. For football. For mom. For apple pie. For soaring eagles. For the Big Guys. For our 10%.
Now click your heels, salute the colors, and pay your tithes, like a PATRIOT.
Posted by: Lindsey Graham at April 03, 2024 08:37 AM (0FoWg)
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"Rep. Lauren Boebert undergoes surgery after discovery of 'acute blood clot,' her campaign says "
Outlook seems to be pretty positive for her.
Not like Elijah Cummings who passed away 'unexpectedly'. Most Maryland voters were surprised to hear that he died in Hospice Care, where again, unbeknownst to most, he had been for some time, and was even signing stuff till almost the moment that he died.
Outlook seems to be pretty positive for her.
Not like Elijah Cummings who passed away 'unexpectedly'. Most Maryland voters were surprised to hear that he died in Hospice Care, where again, unbeknownst to most, he had been for some time, and was even signing stuff till almost the moment that he died.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:37 AM (a1415)
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:37 AM (ENQN6)
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Retirement is expensive because life is expensive.
Taking this back to the neighboring town seeking a massive tax increase I've been talking about a number of retired home owners in the town have said they literally can't afford the tax increase and have been told "tough titties".
So even if you paid off your mortgage, gotten your finances in order, and planned for however long you live a greedy government at ANY level can come and screw you over because they need some more graft.
Taking this back to the neighboring town seeking a massive tax increase I've been talking about a number of retired home owners in the town have said they literally can't afford the tax increase and have been told "tough titties".
So even if you paid off your mortgage, gotten your finances in order, and planned for however long you live a greedy government at ANY level can come and screw you over because they need some more graft.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (ibTVg)
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That’s big! I was in SoCal for the 1994 Northridge quake. It was around 6.7 IIRC…. I was about 30 miles south and it was strong enough to wake me up (it was like 4am or thereabouts) but didn’t toss me out of bed or even knock anything off our walls)… honestly it wasn’t terrifying at all but like I said we weren’t close to the epicenter. We had friends close by who were so spooked they never moved back into their house
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
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I was on a high floor of a downtown San Francisco hotel. The 6.0 woke my ass up, that's for sure.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
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I was on a high floor of a downtown San Francisco hotel. The 6.0 woke my ass up, that's for sure.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (HnUIn)
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Toyota techs are making $23k per year at the same time burger flippers are making $20,
Everyone close to retirement right now should be realizing and understanding that everything they planned and worked for their entire lives was pointless because the planned and estimated value of bulk of it - what you actually need to spend money on, like food - was taken away via immediate government seizure through inflation. On purpose.
Everyone close to retirement right now should be realizing and understanding that everything they planned and worked for their entire lives was pointless because the planned and estimated value of bulk of it - what you actually need to spend money on, like food - was taken away via immediate government seizure through inflation. On purpose.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (6Gcwb)
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Pete Bootyjudge's opinion on any subject is always a good laugh line.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (reLiW)
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... So even if you paid off your mortgage, gotten your finances in order, and planned for however long you live a greedy government at ANY level can come and screw you over because they need some more graft.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (ibTVg)
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Yup.
It's one of the few things California has done right.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:38 AM (ibTVg)
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Yup.
It's one of the few things California has done right.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:39 AM (HnUIn)
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Sorry, I meant 23 an hour for the Toyota techs and 20 for the meth head at Wendy's
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:39 AM (6Gcwb)
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Not like Elijah Cummings who passed away 'unexpectedly'. Most Maryland voters were surprised to hear that he died in Hospice Care, where again, unbeknownst to most, he had been for some time, and was even signing stuff till almost the moment that he died.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:37 AM (a1415)
Shit thats nothing. BEEP
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:37 AM (a1415)
Shit thats nothing. BEEP
Posted by: RBG Star Wars Wheelchair at April 03, 2024 08:40 AM (ENQN6)
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Figuratively, all your money is going out. There's no money flow (job) to dip your bucket and get some.
Posted by: Braenyard
Under normal economic circumstances, the money you saved will be earning money. If you have around a million, it ought to earn $70K or more each year. When inflation is low, your nest egg normally gets bigger in the first 5-10 years of retirement, even though you are pulling money out. When inflation is rampant like today, it is easy to start falling short quickly.
Posted by: Braenyard
Under normal economic circumstances, the money you saved will be earning money. If you have around a million, it ought to earn $70K or more each year. When inflation is low, your nest egg normally gets bigger in the first 5-10 years of retirement, even though you are pulling money out. When inflation is rampant like today, it is easy to start falling short quickly.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:40 AM (lTGtQ)
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That’s big! I was in SoCal for the 1994 Northridge quake. It was around 6.7 IIRC…. I was about 30 miles south and it was strong enough to wake me up (it was like 4am or thereabouts) but didn’t toss me out of bed or even knock anything off our walls)… honestly it wasn’t terrifying at all but like I said we weren’t close to the epicenter. We had friends close by who were so spooked they never moved back into their house
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
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I was about 1.5 miles from the epicenter. I'd been in several 6+ earthquakes before, but this was the most violent ground motion I'd experienced, like a jackhammer.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:31 AM (xT8gx)
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I was about 1.5 miles from the epicenter. I'd been in several 6+ earthquakes before, but this was the most violent ground motion I'd experienced, like a jackhammer.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (DeFcY)
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That's true. Charter schools in Texas and other southern states have exploded, full of children who are learning actual math, English, science, and Latin. Public schools are to be avoided.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:36 AM (lTGtQ)
and even better news - thanks to the wipeout of the GOP-e in the Texas primaries a month ago, school vouchers are likely to become a reality in Texas in 2025. This will support the charter schools immensely.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:36 AM (lTGtQ)
and even better news - thanks to the wipeout of the GOP-e in the Texas primaries a month ago, school vouchers are likely to become a reality in Texas in 2025. This will support the charter schools immensely.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (S6gqv)
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Homeschooling.
Posted by: It's a thing at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (dg+HA)
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"Pete Bootyjudge's opinion on any subject is always a good laugh line."
Chest-feeding.
And the best nipple ointments.
Full of yucks, that man is.
Chest-feeding.
And the best nipple ointments.
Full of yucks, that man is.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (a1415)
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estimated value of bulk of it - what you actually need to spend money on, like food - was taken away via immediate government seizure through inflation. On purpose.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Thank you Joe Biden.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Thank you Joe Biden.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (khb+X)
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238 Sorry, I meant 23 an hour for the Toyota techs and 20 for the meth head at Wendy's
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:39 AM (6Gcwb)
yeah but the Toyota techs get a free bowl of rice every night and a cot in the storage closet upstairs.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:39 AM (6Gcwb)
yeah but the Toyota techs get a free bowl of rice every night and a cot in the storage closet upstairs.
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (S6gqv)
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Chest-feeding.
I suspect if you mentioned this crap to even the average leftist of say 2004 they'd ask if this isn't covered under laws against pedophilia...
I suspect if you mentioned this crap to even the average leftist of say 2004 they'd ask if this isn't covered under laws against pedophilia...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (ibTVg)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (aCVzN)
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233 Home ownership is one of the bigger lies of popular American culture. It's right up there with public education.
Posted by: callsign claymore at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (JcnCJ)
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Texas Man Catches "Super Bird Flu" After Contact With Infected Cattle
And here we go...
Lessee...
New Pandemic starts in red state Texas
New Pandemic starts in food production facility
New Pandemic starts in Texas with no clear chain of infection
New Pandemic starts as Biden re-election numbers fall drastically
New Pandemic starts in state that Biden will lose without "fortifying" the results
I see nothing suspicious at all about this. Please carry on.
Texas Man Catches "Super Bird Flu" After Contact With Infected Cattle
And here we go...
Lessee...
New Pandemic starts in red state Texas
New Pandemic starts in food production facility
New Pandemic starts in Texas with no clear chain of infection
New Pandemic starts as Biden re-election numbers fall drastically
New Pandemic starts in state that Biden will lose without "fortifying" the results
I see nothing suspicious at all about this. Please carry on.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (nFnyb)
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Some investments, like stocks will earn dividends. Even Disney is paying a dividend, small, but still paying one.
We take $1500 every month from our investment account. "Walking around money."
It's still growing.
We take $1500 every month from our investment account. "Walking around money."
It's still growing.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (Q4IgG)
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55 “It would take $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a recent survey of 4,588 adults released Tuesday,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “That is up from $1.27 million a year ago. And over $1 million more than the average survey participant’s nest egg.”
Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (IUd0M)
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$1.46MM with the 4% rule is $58,400 per year in retirement before taxes. That's not a crazy amount. However the 4% rule is insane and doesn't take into account drawing down the savings.
I think taking out 6% with a 5% annual draw down in savings is completely and safely doable. The nest egg could be much smaller (potentially as low as $600k), especially if one owns their home free and clear of a mortgage. Social Security factors in it too but that is increasingly becoming a less reliable source of income.
Wasn't it Ben Shapiro who said normies should basically give up on the idea of retirement and work until they drop dead?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 07:37 AM (IUd0M)
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$1.46MM with the 4% rule is $58,400 per year in retirement before taxes. That's not a crazy amount. However the 4% rule is insane and doesn't take into account drawing down the savings.
I think taking out 6% with a 5% annual draw down in savings is completely and safely doable. The nest egg could be much smaller (potentially as low as $600k), especially if one owns their home free and clear of a mortgage. Social Security factors in it too but that is increasingly becoming a less reliable source of income.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (++4z6)
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Thank you Joe Biden.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (khb+X)
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He made it worse, but this is a problem that's been developing since Reagan. If Trump were president today, it would likely not be as bad but we'd still be in a high-inflation environment. Biden and his people have made things much worse everywhere they can, but they are not blame at the root of things.
Deficits *do* matter.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:41 AM (khb+X)
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He made it worse, but this is a problem that's been developing since Reagan. If Trump were president today, it would likely not be as bad but we'd still be in a high-inflation environment. Biden and his people have made things much worse everywhere they can, but they are not blame at the root of things.
Deficits *do* matter.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (HnUIn)
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (aCVzN)
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"CNBC reports that on Tuesday, Tesla published its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery report, revealing that the company delivered 386,810 vehicles in the first three months of 2024. This figure fell short of analysts’ expectations, which ranged from 414,000 to 511,000 deliveries, according to a FactSet compilation of 11 estimates. The disappointing results sent Tesla’s shares tumbling by around seven percent in premarket hours and five percent in late-morning trading."
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Sure, there were "production and competition challenges", as there always are. But the big problem you don't mention is demand was down. Tesla filled the orders that were there, and those were down 8.5%
Consumers do not want EV's.
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Sure, there were "production and competition challenges", as there always are. But the big problem you don't mention is demand was down. Tesla filled the orders that were there, and those were down 8.5%
Consumers do not want EV's.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (reLiW)
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
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Iraq wasn't a debacle. Iraq was purposely conquered and occupied to give to Al Qaeda because they were not strong enough to accomplish it themselves. Same as Afghanistan.
It's okay to admit what you've seen with your own eyes.
It's okay to admit what you've seen with your own eyes.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (6Gcwb)
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Biden and his people have made things much worse everywhere they can, but they are not blame at the root of things.
Deficits *do* matter.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (HnUIn)
Speaking of turning a loaded freighter by dipping a pinky in the water....
Deficits *do* matter.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:43 AM (HnUIn)
Speaking of turning a loaded freighter by dipping a pinky in the water....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (GkFGh)
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That $73k per year in 5 years or 20 years is going to be a lot less than it is today.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:34 AM (HnUIn)
Back in the day I worked with some people who would pool money to buy lottery tickets. Every time, some of them would say that if we won that they were quitting that night.
I'd always have to run the math for them.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at April 03, 2024 08:34 AM (HnUIn)
Back in the day I worked with some people who would pool money to buy lottery tickets. Every time, some of them would say that if we won that they were quitting that night.
I'd always have to run the math for them.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (IUd0M)
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249 233 Home ownership is one of the bigger lies of popular American culture. It's right up there with public education.
Posted by: callsign claymore
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I'd rather not share walls with Bird man on the left and Cat lady on the right.
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I'd rather not share walls with Bird man on the left and Cat lady on the right.
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (khb+X)
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I have to laugh. All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US.
I have to laugh. All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (MoZTd)
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The main function of most all public grade schools in Texas now is to teach English to kids who don't speak it.
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Wait...public schools teach something useful? Though they probably screw that up too. "Here are some pronouns used in English, he/she/they/zer/xim"
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Wait...public schools teach something useful? Though they probably screw that up too. "Here are some pronouns used in English, he/she/they/zer/xim"
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:46 AM (fs1hN)
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I grew up in Los Angeles. Lots of little temblors over the years. Always unnerving, as you wonder each time if its foreshadowing something worse. Northridge was of course serious, and I was some miles away. I can't imagine what living directly over a 7.5 would be like.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 03, 2024 08:46 AM (4JvHL)
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Happy Wednesday, everyone. It's another beautiful rain-soaked morning in the GPROMD and tomorrow I start the new job.
Would have preferred to have drier weather during my time off but such is life.
Would have preferred to have drier weather during my time off but such is life.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 03, 2024 08:46 AM (lXCUP)
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Home ownership is one of the bigger lies of popular American culture. It's right up there with public education.
A report from the RCMP said that only 1/4 Canadians can afford a house and that number will drop as time goes on.
Now considering CA has one of the lowest densities in the world and it has some of the largest lumber resources in the world as well and ask...how do you get to those kind of numbers with anything outside of intentional effort on the government's behalf.
A report from the RCMP said that only 1/4 Canadians can afford a house and that number will drop as time goes on.
Now considering CA has one of the lowest densities in the world and it has some of the largest lumber resources in the world as well and ask...how do you get to those kind of numbers with anything outside of intentional effort on the government's behalf.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (ibTVg)
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Stephen Miller
@StephenM
1h
You killed the Laken Riley Act.
Jon Tester
@jontester
I'm one of the most effective senators in the nation because I’ll work with anyone to defend our country, support our veterans, create jobs, and fight for working families.
I'm in the Senate to deliver for Montana—not to play political games.
@StephenM
1h
You killed the Laken Riley Act.
Jon Tester
@jontester
I'm one of the most effective senators in the nation because I’ll work with anyone to defend our country, support our veterans, create jobs, and fight for working families.
I'm in the Senate to deliver for Montana—not to play political games.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (NpAcC)
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off sox
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (ENQN6)
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All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US
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We're traveling for it so I hope it's visible. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen and I hope my family can see one together.
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We're traveling for it so I hope it's visible. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen and I hope my family can see one together.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 08:48 AM (6Gcwb)
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Wow… the Northridge quake was 30 years ago!! I’m old…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at April 03, 2024 08:48 AM (xT8gx)
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Texas Man Catches "Super Bird Flu" After Contact With Infected Cattle
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Super Bird? Does he fly now?
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Super Bird? Does he fly now?
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:48 AM (fs1hN)
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I figure if we win the big 1 Billion dollar lottery, we should be fixed for a few years.
Invest 400 Million, and live on taking out 1% per year would give me 4 Million a year to live on.
It would be doable.
Invest 400 Million, and live on taking out 1% per year would give me 4 Million a year to live on.
It would be doable.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (a1415)
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Hillary Clinton on Voters upset about the choices in November: “Get over yourselves…. One is old and effective and compassionate, has a heart and really cares about people, and one is old and has been charged with 91 felonies… I don’t understand why this is a hard choice.”
As usual, she comes across the wrong way.
No. She's telling people exactly what they need to hear. You have a criminal madman that quite blatantly tried to overthrow a dully elected government. If your fee-fees are too 'conflicted' and overwrought to respond to that, then 'F' you - and you own a portion of the criminal aftermath that will almost certainly follow.
Who was it who said, "You don't necessarily get YOUR choice. You get A choice." I haven't seen the antrum-throwers who helped dim donnie sleaze into the Oval Office because Hillary wasn't perfect enough for them repeating their performances because WEH! WEH! BIDEN OLLLD, but I'm pretty confident they're out there.
She is absolutely correct. In this environment, tempering words at the expense of accuracy is craven and without merit. I think she's a good standard for speaking to that point.
As usual, she comes across the wrong way.
No. She's telling people exactly what they need to hear. You have a criminal madman that quite blatantly tried to overthrow a dully elected government. If your fee-fees are too 'conflicted' and overwrought to respond to that, then 'F' you - and you own a portion of the criminal aftermath that will almost certainly follow.
Who was it who said, "You don't necessarily get YOUR choice. You get A choice." I haven't seen the antrum-throwers who helped dim donnie sleaze into the Oval Office because Hillary wasn't perfect enough for them repeating their performances because WEH! WEH! BIDEN OLLLD, but I'm pretty confident they're out there.
She is absolutely correct. In this environment, tempering words at the expense of accuracy is craven and without merit. I think she's a good standard for speaking to that point.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (ycI94)
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It's 41and raining buckets here. Rained through the night and we're expecting 2inches of rain today , possibly turning to snow later. Potholes just love this time of the year
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (Fol4f)
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I have to laugh. All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (MoZTd)
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That would be ironic....All these people spending time and money to travel to the path of the eclipse only for it to be blocked by clouds...
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (MoZTd)
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That would be ironic....All these people spending time and money to travel to the path of the eclipse only for it to be blocked by clouds...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (7fElN)
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Super Bird? Does he fly now?
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:48 AM (fs1hN)
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Calllll for Super Chicken!
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:48 AM (fs1hN)
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Calllll for Super Chicken!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (DeFcY)
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My biggest goal in life, after getting my kids raised up, was to own my house and a decent shop. I suppose though, that if things got rough, I could give up the house.
Posted by: fd at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (vFG9F)
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I saw Nipple Ointment open for G.G. Allin at the Shit Show in Peoria, IL. in '85.
Posted by: The Finest Generator Cords at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (1z3Gd)
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A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
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Oh, for crying out loud. This insanity is what we are up against, and it costs real money and impugns good people. Appointing better judges is a good reason to vote for Trump, but how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
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Oh, for crying out loud. This insanity is what we are up against, and it costs real money and impugns good people. Appointing better judges is a good reason to vote for Trump, but how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
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Now considering CA has one of the lowest densities in the world and it has some of the largest lumber resources in the world as well and ask...how do you get to those kind of numbers with anything outside of intentional effort on the government's behalf.
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Christina Freeland is a weird, hateful, sadistic witch. Kind of like Trudeau.
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Christina Freeland is a weird, hateful, sadistic witch. Kind of like Trudeau.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (fs1hN)
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Jon Tester
@jontester
I'm one of the most effective senators in the nation because I’ll work with anyone to defend our country, support our veterans, create jobs, and fight for working families.
I'm in the Senate to deliver for Montana—not to play political games.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (NpAcC)
What a jackass.
Playing "political games" is the entirety of what Being A Senator is. The rest is not part of the job description. Senators don't "deliver" a damned thing. You're only there to rubber stamp shit and toss it out if it's too shitty. If you want to do any of that other hoopla, go be a governor or a mayor or a prison warden or something. Fucker.
@jontester
I'm one of the most effective senators in the nation because I’ll work with anyone to defend our country, support our veterans, create jobs, and fight for working families.
I'm in the Senate to deliver for Montana—not to play political games.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (NpAcC)
What a jackass.
Playing "political games" is the entirety of what Being A Senator is. The rest is not part of the job description. Senators don't "deliver" a damned thing. You're only there to rubber stamp shit and toss it out if it's too shitty. If you want to do any of that other hoopla, go be a governor or a mayor or a prison warden or something. Fucker.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (GkFGh)
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tomorrow I start the new job.
Best wishes, NR Pax!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
Seconded !
Best wishes, NR Pax!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
Seconded !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (T4tVD)
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Now considering CA has one of the lowest densities in the world and it has some of the largest lumber resources in the world as well and ask...how do you get to those kind of numbers with anything outside of intentional effort on the government's behalf.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (ibTVg)
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Only the government could run out of trees in Canada...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:47 AM (ibTVg)
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Only the government could run out of trees in Canada...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (7fElN)
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Christina Freeland is a weird, hateful, sadistic witch. Kind of like Trudeau.
Freeland never molested a student at a school she worked at
Freeland never molested a student at a school she worked at
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (ibTVg)
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Appointing better judges is a good reason to vote for Trump, but how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (reLiW)
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*whistles innocently*
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*whistles innocently*
Posted by: The Sniper at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (DeFcY)
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I woulda thunk it was national WET DAY !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
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Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
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Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:52 AM (NpAcC)
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A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
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I must have missed the part where we created morality judges.
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I must have missed the part where we created morality judges.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at April 03, 2024 08:52 AM (lTGtQ)
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Public schools are close to 100 years behind our needs. Rigid start and stop times. One size fits all. Almost ZERO consideration of the childs abilities.
Then the high school to college scam called higher education is worthless drain on people and society. Most college degrees require less than 15 hours of study per week. Real college courses should take about 4 or 5 to 1. So a 3 hour course should take almost 15 hours of study.
Then the high school to college scam called higher education is worthless drain on people and society. Most college degrees require less than 15 hours of study per week. Real college courses should take about 4 or 5 to 1. So a 3 hour course should take almost 15 hours of study.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (ENQN6)
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"I must have missed the part where we created morality judges."
Right about the time we created 'Hate Crimes'.
Right about the time we created 'Hate Crimes'.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (a1415)
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A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
If there was an opposition party in NY they'd be campaigning right now on getting Senators to impeach this judge and a president (Trump) to replace her with a sane one.
If there was an opposition party in NY they'd be campaigning right now on getting Senators to impeach this judge and a president (Trump) to replace her with a sane one.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (ibTVg)
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A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
And that was determined... how?
And that was determined... how?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (SfhV1)
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279 A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
And this "Judge" knows for a fact that no Firefighter's of color were doing the booing/chanting ?
And this "Judge" knows for a fact that no Firefighter's of color were doing the booing/chanting ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (Akjoo)
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A New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
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Fire them all. And burn in the hell you created for yourselves, NY.
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Fire them all. And burn in the hell you created for yourselves, NY.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (fs1hN)
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286 I woulda thunk it was national WET DAY !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
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Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: redridinghood
Folks, this is 'Merica. We spell it "gray" in these parts...although I understand "ghey" will be considered acceptable in the next decade or so...
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
*****
Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: redridinghood
Folks, this is 'Merica. We spell it "gray" in these parts...although I understand "ghey" will be considered acceptable in the next decade or so...
Posted by: Fake AoS Editor at April 03, 2024 08:54 AM (ycI94)
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Playing "political games" is the entirety of what Being A Senator is. The rest is not part of the job description. Senators don't "deliver" a damned thing. You're only there to rubber stamp shit and toss it out if it's too shitty. If you want to do any of that other hoopla, go be a governor or a mayor or a prison warden or something. Fucker.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (GkFGh)
Now do McStain.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (GkFGh)
Now do McStain.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:54 AM (ENQN6)
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I woulda thunk it was national WET DAY !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
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Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:52 AM (NpAcC)
All right !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:44 AM (T4tVD)
*****
Let's just think of it as Grey box day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 08:52 AM (NpAcC)
All right !
Posted by: JT at April 03, 2024 08:55 AM (T4tVD)
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I had no idea that JJS had such a modern, state-of-the-art computer equipment. I have hit the tip jar several times, not knowing that he already owned cutting edge hardware. It's a shame it burned up, but I'm willing to send him gratis a reserve machine I own running Windows Me. It does pair well with the Pixy 1998 program that runs this site.
Posted by: Willing To Help at April 03, 2024 08:55 AM (V5BDR)
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Even if there were firefighters of color doing the chanting, they were white supremacists anyway.
Even if there were firefighters of color doing the chanting, they were white supremacists anyway.
Posted by: Gryph at April 03, 2024 08:56 AM (aCVzN)
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Appointing better judges is a good reason to vote for Trump, but how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (reLiW)
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Posted by: The Sniper at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (DeFcY)
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*Fistbump*
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*whistles innocently*
Posted by: The Sniper at April 03, 2024 08:51 AM (DeFcY)
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*Fistbump*
Posted by: Bomb Maker at April 03, 2024 08:56 AM (ZV+pB)
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297 I had no idea that JJS had such a modern, state-of-the-art computer equipment. I have hit the tip jar several times, not knowing that he already owned cutting edge hardware. It's a shame it burned up, but I'm willing to send him gratis a reserve machine I own running Windows Me. It does pair well with the Pixy 1998 program that runs this site.
Posted by: Willing To Help at April 03, 2024 08:55 AM (V5BDR)
JJ read that setting fire to the keyboard makes you type faster.
Posted by: Willing To Help at April 03, 2024 08:55 AM (V5BDR)
JJ read that setting fire to the keyboard makes you type faster.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:56 AM (ENQN6)
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It does pair well with the Pixy 1998 program that runs this site.
Posted by: Willing To Help
1998 program of Pixy
Posted by: Willing To Help
1998 program of Pixy
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 08:57 AM (9yWhg)
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but how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
The answer the founders would give you is "impeachment". But in 2024 there are no parties that represent either normal people or the vision of the country the founders gave us
The answer the founders would give you is "impeachment". But in 2024 there are no parties that represent either normal people or the vision of the country the founders gave us
Posted by: 18-1 at April 03, 2024 08:57 AM (ibTVg)
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And this "Judge" knows for a fact that no Firefighter's of color were doing the booing/chanting ?
Posted by: It's me donna
Firefighters of color were almost certainly chanting as well...they've unfortunately internalized the racism of our evil white culture. Some probably booed when they saw their white colleagues and supervisors doing so, in order to fit in and not be ostracized and punished...I think I just discovered ANOTHER level of racism and work-place harassment in the case! Quick, call the press!!!
Posted by: It's me donna
Firefighters of color were almost certainly chanting as well...they've unfortunately internalized the racism of our evil white culture. Some probably booed when they saw their white colleagues and supervisors doing so, in order to fit in and not be ostracized and punished...I think I just discovered ANOTHER level of racism and work-place harassment in the case! Quick, call the press!!!
Posted by: Liberal NY-based judge at April 03, 2024 08:57 AM (ycI94)
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That would be ironic....All these people spending time and money to travel to the path of the eclipse only for it to be blocked by clouds...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (7fElN)
Back when I was in the Navy, Pearl Harbor was in the 97% total are of an eclipse. One guy asked if I could come in early for duty so he could run home and get photos with the really expensive equipment he bought for it. I agreed, arrived early and he left.
It was a cloudy day. No one could see the eclipse. Unless, of course, they had $2M submarine periscope optics they could use.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 03, 2024 08:49 AM (7fElN)
Back when I was in the Navy, Pearl Harbor was in the 97% total are of an eclipse. One guy asked if I could come in early for duty so he could run home and get photos with the really expensive equipment he bought for it. I agreed, arrived early and he left.
It was a cloudy day. No one could see the eclipse. Unless, of course, they had $2M submarine periscope optics they could use.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 08:58 AM (IUd0M)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 03, 2024 08:58 AM (PQ4m2)
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From College Fix
Former terrorism officials question ‘radicalization’ study that lists peaceful pro-lifers
Government-funded research says Students for Life is ‘terrorist’ organization
Two terrorism experts questioned a University of Maryland center’s labeling of a pro-life group as a “terrorist” organization.
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The Fix previously reported how two Students for Life of America members who were arrested for writing “black pre-born lives matter” on a sidewalk in 2020 are recorded in PIRUS. This puts them among white supremacists, jihadist groups, and other threats.
Former terrorism officials question ‘radicalization’ study that lists peaceful pro-lifers
Government-funded research says Students for Life is ‘terrorist’ organization
Two terrorism experts questioned a University of Maryland center’s labeling of a pro-life group as a “terrorist” organization.
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The Fix previously reported how two Students for Life of America members who were arrested for writing “black pre-born lives matter” on a sidewalk in 2020 are recorded in PIRUS. This puts them among white supremacists, jihadist groups, and other threats.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 08:59 AM (fs1hN)
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88 Public schools are close to 100 years behind our needs. Rigid start and stop times. One size fits all. Almost ZERO consideration of the childs abilities.
Then the high school to college scam called higher education is worthless drain on people and society. Most college degrees require less than 15 hours of study per week. Real college courses should take about 4 or 5 to 1. So a 3 hour course should take almost 15 hours of study.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (ENQN6)
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The hard sciences and engineering are practically the only clue
Then the high school to college scam called higher education is worthless drain on people and society. Most college degrees require less than 15 hours of study per week. Real college courses should take about 4 or 5 to 1. So a 3 hour course should take almost 15 hours of study.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 08:53 AM (ENQN6)
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The hard sciences and engineering are practically the only clue
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at April 03, 2024 08:59 AM (++4z6)
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...how in hell do we get rid of these crazy idiots already infesting the judiciary?
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (reLiW)
You know the answer. We all know the answer. We're just not allowed to say it.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 08:50 AM (reLiW)
You know the answer. We all know the answer. We're just not allowed to say it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 03, 2024 09:00 AM (IUd0M)
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Vladimir Putin slammed US' Moscow massacre warning as 'outright blackmail' before ISIS killed 144
Washington officials had informed Vladimir Putin that the Crocus City Hall was a potential target for a terrorist attack just weeks before Islamic State gunmen gunned down 140 people
Washington officials had informed Vladimir Putin that the Crocus City Hall was a potential target for a terrorist attack just weeks before Islamic State gunmen gunned down 140 people
Posted by: SMOD at April 03, 2024 09:00 AM (RHGPo)
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Libs of TikTok
@libsoftiktok
New ‘bloodbath’ style hoax just dropped. Trump callled criminals and the illegal who m*rdered Laken Riley “animals.” They clipped it to make it appear that Trump is calling all “immigrants” animals.
Why do Dems love protecting criminals and m*rderers?
https://tinyurl.com/yc3x7n6p
@libsoftiktok
New ‘bloodbath’ style hoax just dropped. Trump callled criminals and the illegal who m*rdered Laken Riley “animals.” They clipped it to make it appear that Trump is calling all “immigrants” animals.
Why do Dems love protecting criminals and m*rderers?
https://tinyurl.com/yc3x7n6p
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 09:02 AM (NpAcC)
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"Washington officials had informed Vladimir Putin that the Crocus City Hall was a potential target for a terrorist attack just weeks before Islamic State gunmen gunned down 140 people"
To be fair to Putin, if you got an e-mail from this administration telling you that something bad were about to happen, what would you do?
To be fair to Putin, if you got an e-mail from this administration telling you that something bad were about to happen, what would you do?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 09:02 AM (a1415)
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New York federal judge has declared that the New York Fire Department (FDNY) members who booed and chanted “Trump” during a speech by the state’s Attorney General Letitia James in early March were motivated by racial animosity and not politics.
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And?
Is free speech illegal or not?
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And?
Is free speech illegal or not?
Posted by: Moron Robbie at April 03, 2024 09:02 AM (gJMyj)
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Thursday has been declared to be "A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024" Day of Visibility
Posted by: SMOD at April 03, 2024 09:03 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 09:03 AM (a1415)
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"Why do Dems love protecting criminals and m*rderers? "
Constituency ?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 09:03 AM (a1415)
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"Is you is or is you ain't my constichency?"
Constituency ?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 09:03 AM (a1415)
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"Is you is or is you ain't my constichency?"
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:04 AM (DeFcY)
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Pete Bootyjudge's opinion on any subject is always a good laugh line.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood
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Pete's one and only qualification is that he's a faggot.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood
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Pete's one and only qualification is that he's a faggot.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at April 03, 2024 09:04 AM (Lo97M)
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Why on earth is a judge declaring what motivated FDNY members to chant anything? Is that even in a judge's lane... declaring "motivation?"
Fuck him.
Fuck him.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 09:05 AM (Q4IgG)
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Wisconsin voters on Tuesday approved a pair of Republican-backed constitutional amendments that will change how elections are run in the critical battleground state, according to projections from the Associated Press.
The first measure, labeled on the ballot as Question 1, will ban the use of private funds in election administration — often referred derisively to by conservatives as “Zuckerbucks.”
The second measure, Question 2, narrows the role and definition of an election worker. Specifically, the measure asked voters to decide whether “only election officials designated by law may perform tasks in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums.”
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Supporters said the first measure would effectively ban “dark money” from elections and that the second would help clarify and streamline election administration.
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday approved a pair of Republican-backed constitutional amendments that will change how elections are run in the critical battleground state, according to projections from the Associated Press.
The first measure, labeled on the ballot as Question 1, will ban the use of private funds in election administration — often referred derisively to by conservatives as “Zuckerbucks.”
The second measure, Question 2, narrows the role and definition of an election worker. Specifically, the measure asked voters to decide whether “only election officials designated by law may perform tasks in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums.”
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Supporters said the first measure would effectively ban “dark money” from elections and that the second would help clarify and streamline election administration.
Posted by: Mark Zuckerigger at April 03, 2024 09:05 AM (RHGPo)
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Why do Dems love protecting criminals and m*rderers?
https://tinyurl.com/yc3x7n6p
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 09:02 AM (NpAcC)
Not all dems are criminals and m*rderers but all criminals and m*rderers are Dems.
https://tinyurl.com/yc3x7n6p
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 09:02 AM (NpAcC)
Not all dems are criminals and m*rderers but all criminals and m*rderers are Dems.
Posted by: rhennigantx at April 03, 2024 09:06 AM (ENQN6)
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"Pete's one and only qualification is that he's a faggot."
And a married owner of two children, not his own.
And stupid.
And a Democrat.
See, he's highly qualified for the role he has.
And a married owner of two children, not his own.
And stupid.
And a Democrat.
See, he's highly qualified for the role he has.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 03, 2024 09:07 AM (a1415)
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Chaos. Cloward-Piven.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at April 03, 2024 09:08 AM (daqPs)
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Is free speech illegal or not?
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Depends on whether we like what you say or not.
_DeepState
Posted by: Moron Robbie
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Depends on whether we like what you say or not.
_DeepState
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 09:08 AM (khb+X)
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All in pursuit of power.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at April 03, 2024 09:08 AM (daqPs)
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The postings I make about my exceptional country aren't an attempt to convince but an affirmation of what is already there, an immutable belief, unshakeable.
Anybody is quite welcome to agree or rebut, as you choose.
Anybody is quite welcome to agree or rebut, as you choose.
Posted by: irongrampa at April 03, 2024 09:08 AM (KATBx)
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New ‘bloodbath’ style hoax just dropped. Trump callled criminals and the illegal who m*rdered Laken Riley “animals.” They clipped it to make it appear that Trump is calling all “immigrants” animals.
I don't have a problem with that... Most seem to be judging by their actions.
New ‘bloodbath’ style hoax just dropped. Trump callled criminals and the illegal who m*rdered Laken Riley “animals.” They clipped it to make it appear that Trump is calling all “immigrants” animals.
I don't have a problem with that... Most seem to be judging by their actions.
Posted by: It's me donna at April 03, 2024 09:08 AM (Akjoo)
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>>>According to the visitor records, Podesta met on Nov. 16 with Molly McUsic, the president of the Wyss Foundation and Berger Action Fund, bankrolled by reclusive Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss.
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This is reputedly the guy bankrolling the fake "grass-roots giving" program where Democrats are somehow using real names, without their knowledge, and using his money in an automated fashion to fund the Biden campaign.
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This is reputedly the guy bankrolling the fake "grass-roots giving" program where Democrats are somehow using real names, without their knowledge, and using his money in an automated fashion to fund the Biden campaign.
Posted by: The Frumious Follywood at April 03, 2024 09:09 AM (b7IAq)
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It's for your own good.
We're givin' it up for your love, everything
We're givin' it up for your love, everything
We're givin' it up for your love, everything
We're givin' it up for your love, everything
Posted by: Braenyard at April 03, 2024 09:09 AM (khb+X)
330
Here comes more rain.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (R4t5M)
331
All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (MoZTd)
Fuuuuuck.
My kid never *has* seen one before, and he's all jacked to go. Got a hotel room, heading out Sunday.
I'll just pray that the weatherman is wrong
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 03, 2024 08:45 AM (MoZTd)
Fuuuuuck.
My kid never *has* seen one before, and he's all jacked to go. Got a hotel room, heading out Sunday.
I'll just pray that the weatherman is wrong
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (0FoWg)
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April showers, May flowers, etc.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (DeFcY)
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260 I don't want you stuck with Bird man or Cat lady, either.
I'm saying home ownership is a lie, as the state can take what is "owned." So can the bank.
Watch for Black Rock and friends to take endless renting to the next level.
I'm saying home ownership is a lie, as the state can take what is "owned." So can the bank.
Watch for Black Rock and friends to take endless renting to the next level.
Posted by: callsign claymore at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (JcnCJ)
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Judge Garaufis is a classic example of a judge thinking he's a legislator. He's famous for "consent decrees" vs fire departments and police. Also famous for sticking his nose in housing issues. He's a senior judge originally appointed by Clinton.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (Fol4f)
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I'll just pray that the weatherman is wrong
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
You're Jewish, right? And you don't own a weather machine?
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
You're Jewish, right? And you don't own a weather machine?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (9yWhg)
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April Flash Flooding.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (R4t5M)
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Wisconsin investigative reporter and researcher Peter Bernegger of Election Watch Incorporated was arrested and booked by the Dane County Sheriff this morning for “Simulating Legal Process,” according to the Dane County Sheriff’s website. Bernegger was intricately involved in exposing election campaign “smurfs,” or donors who are believed to be unknowingly used to launder numerous small-dollar donations to political candidates. Bernegger previously told The Gateway Pundit that the “smurfing” scheme “looks like the largest money laundering scheme in the history of the country.”
Posted by: Mark Zuckerigger at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (RHGPo)
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I must have missed the part where we created morality judges.
Which is ironic because those who present themselves as morality judges are amoral, have no conscience and thus no framework from which to make moral declarations.
Which is ironic because those who present themselves as morality judges are amoral, have no conscience and thus no framework from which to make moral declarations.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:12 AM (4HcMG)
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He's a senior judge originally appointed by Clinton.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (Fol4f)
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*counts on fingers*
So, is he ready to drop dead, yet?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (Fol4f)
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*counts on fingers*
So, is he ready to drop dead, yet?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:12 AM (DeFcY)
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Bo Snerdley
@BoSnerdley
Florida man sentenced for threatening to murder Supreme Court justice
https://tinyurl.com/mr27kvzu
@BoSnerdley
Florida man sentenced for threatening to murder Supreme Court justice
https://tinyurl.com/mr27kvzu
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 09:13 AM (NpAcC)
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All this excited babbling about the eclipse on Mondy - as though nobody has seen one before - and the weather report says it's going to be cloudy along virtually the entire path in the US.
For many people this is the one and only chance to see a total solar eclipse.
For many people this is the one and only chance to see a total solar eclipse.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:13 AM (4HcMG)
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@339 he's 75 . These senior judges are usually taken out on a slab
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:13 AM (Fol4f)
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We're getting royally smurfed, Papa Smurf!
Posted by: Brainy Smurf at April 03, 2024 09:14 AM (R4t5M)
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We're getting royally smurfed, Papa Smurf!
Posted by: Brainy Smurf at April 03, 2024 09:14 AM (R4t5M)
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Gotta say, Smurfette must get a lot of action...
Posted by: Brainy Smurf at April 03, 2024 09:14 AM (R4t5M)
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Gotta say, Smurfette must get a lot of action...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (DeFcY)
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You're Jewish, right? And you don't own a weather machine?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (9yWhg)
Just a regular Jew. I don't have that kinda long green you need for weather machines and attack sharks and stuff. I'll just have to settle for kvetching at the clouds.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:11 AM (9yWhg)
Just a regular Jew. I don't have that kinda long green you need for weather machines and attack sharks and stuff. I'll just have to settle for kvetching at the clouds.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (0FoWg)
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Americans have lofty goals for their retirement, with the typical worker believing they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably — a jump of 53% from their savings target in 2020, according to a new survey from Northwestern Mutual.
Posted by: faux Biden campaign at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (RHGPo)
347
Lunar eclipses, where the moon turns blood red, are cooler than solar eclipses.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (9yWhg)
348
We were in the path of the 2016 solar eclipse. We're in the path of the April one too. I'm not driving anywhere.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (Q4IgG)
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You don't have to be a weatherman to know which way the sun is shining.
Posted by: andycanuck (5OvHh) at April 03, 2024 09:16 AM (5OvHh)
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You don't have to be a weatherman to know which way the sun is shining.
Posted by: andycanuck
You just get naked and point your butthole to the sky
-Hope Solo
Posted by: andycanuck
You just get naked and point your butthole to the sky
-Hope Solo
Posted by: BruceWayne at April 03, 2024 09:17 AM (CIS44)
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Gotta say, Smurfette must get a lot of action...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (DeFcY)
Come on! They have one female servicing a large number of males. That implies a species that lays eggs! She'd be in estrus 24/7 if she didn't lay eggs!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (DeFcY)
Come on! They have one female servicing a large number of males. That implies a species that lays eggs! She'd be in estrus 24/7 if she didn't lay eggs!
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at April 03, 2024 09:17 AM (fKIdX)
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I'll just pray that the weatherman is wrong
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (0FoWg)
The most accurate weather forecasting is 24 hrs before the event. But, it's still not perfect. Statistics, you know.
It's gets less accurate the farther away the forecast is.
Supposedly, beyond 72 hrs it's a coin-toss. Though there are common patterns- see Farmer's Almanac.
Sooooo, you still have some leeway for Good Ole Eclypsey Action/
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 09:10 AM (0FoWg)
The most accurate weather forecasting is 24 hrs before the event. But, it's still not perfect. Statistics, you know.
It's gets less accurate the farther away the forecast is.
Supposedly, beyond 72 hrs it's a coin-toss. Though there are common patterns- see Farmer's Almanac.
Sooooo, you still have some leeway for Good Ole Eclypsey Action/
Posted by: naturalfake at April 03, 2024 09:19 AM (nFnyb)
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Washington officials had informed Vladimir Putin that the Crocus City Hall was a potential target for a terrorist attack just weeks before Islamic State gunmen gunned down 140 people
The Victoria Nuland operation was delayed due to typical incompetence and arrogance. It was intended to sway the Russian elections away from Putin.
The one thing that Leftists can't ever allow - free and fair elections.
The Victoria Nuland operation was delayed due to typical incompetence and arrogance. It was intended to sway the Russian elections away from Putin.
The one thing that Leftists can't ever allow - free and fair elections.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:19 AM (4HcMG)
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"Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
John 14:6-7
John 14:6-7
Posted by: Marcus T at April 03, 2024 09:20 AM (51G5w)
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Cloudy here today. Nice and cool. I have the windows in my office open, feeling that south Appalachian breeze, and listening to the bird chorus.
Off to work, gentlemen. Catch y'all on the flipside.
Off to work, gentlemen. Catch y'all on the flipside.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 03, 2024 09:20 AM (0FoWg)
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It's gets less accurate the farther away the forecast is.
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Yet the planet is going to burn to a crisp in 50 years!!!
/s
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Yet the planet is going to burn to a crisp in 50 years!!!
/s
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:20 AM (DeFcY)
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Wisconsin investigative reporter and researcher Peter Bernegger of Election Watch Incorporated was arrested and booked by the Dane County Sheriff this morning for “Simulating Legal Process,” according to the Dane County Sheriff’s website.
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He's now a political prisoner. Obama's Transformed America kind of sucks.
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He's now a political prisoner. Obama's Transformed America kind of sucks.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at April 03, 2024 09:21 AM (fs1hN)
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Lunar eclipses, where the moon turns blood red, are cooler than solar eclipses.
Because religious kooks want to tie them to some weird apocalyptic prophecies.
Because religious kooks want to tie them to some weird apocalyptic prophecies.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:21 AM (4HcMG)
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It's gets less accurate the farther away the forecast is.
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Yet the planet is going to burn to a crisp in 50 years!!!
/s
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:20 AM (DeFcY)
Yes.
Exactly.
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Yet the planet is going to burn to a crisp in 50 years!!!
/s
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:20 AM (DeFcY)
Yes.
Exactly.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 03, 2024 09:22 AM (nFnyb)
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342 @339 he's 75 . These senior judges are usually taken out on a slab
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:13 AM (Fol4f)
I'll be right on it.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 03, 2024 09:13 AM (Fol4f)
I'll be right on it.
Posted by: Excitable Zombie Dr. Quincy at April 03, 2024 09:22 AM (V5BDR)
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. . . in opposition to [so-called quote-unquote "president"] Joe Biden’s declaration of “Transgender Day of Visibility” on March 31
Archbishop Vigano lit Biden up on that one.
https://twitter.com/carlomvigano
(up top. It's his pinned tweet at the moment)
Archbishop Vigano lit Biden up on that one.
https://twitter.com/carlomvigano
(up top. It's his pinned tweet at the moment)
Posted by: t-bird at April 03, 2024 09:22 AM (D9hgC)
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Wisconsin investigative reporter and researcher Peter Bernegger of Election Watch Incorporated was arrested and booked by the Dane County Sheriff this morning for “Simulating Legal Process,” according to the Dane County Sheriff’s website.
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WTF is "simulating legal process" is the legal process in Wisconsin some sort of confidential, copywriten state secret?
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WTF is "simulating legal process" is the legal process in Wisconsin some sort of confidential, copywriten state secret?
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at April 03, 2024 09:23 AM (fKIdX)
Posted by: Montec at April 03, 2024 09:23 AM (hxe/1)
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>>>How lame was Joe Biden in his latest call with Xi Jinping?
If a Bingo Card for the call had been distributed beforehand, it would have had these squares -
Corvette, Beau, Trump, EV Batteries, Global Warming, VRROOOM!, South Chinese All You Can Eat Restaurant Sea, Japs, Towel Heads, Damned Christians, F'ing Jooos, I'll never put tariffs on your cheap stuff, What shampoo do the girls use in China, I'll have a lot more flexibility after the election, Dog-faced Pony Soldier, nubbesrtanglyerr you know the thing, Belt and Suspenders Railway across the Pacific, Not a joke, My word as a Biden, C'mon, Man!
If a Bingo Card for the call had been distributed beforehand, it would have had these squares -
Corvette, Beau, Trump, EV Batteries, Global Warming, VRROOOM!, South Chinese All You Can Eat Restaurant Sea, Japs, Towel Heads, Damned Christians, F'ing Jooos, I'll never put tariffs on your cheap stuff, What shampoo do the girls use in China, I'll have a lot more flexibility after the election, Dog-faced Pony Soldier, nubbesrtanglyerr you know the thing, Belt and Suspenders Railway across the Pacific, Not a joke, My word as a Biden, C'mon, Man!
Posted by: Gref at April 03, 2024 09:23 AM (5fDan)
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at April 03, 2024 09:24 AM (fKIdX)
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Archbishop Vigano lit Biden up on that one.
https://twitter.com/carlomvigano
(up top. It's his pinned tweet at the moment)
Posted by: t-bird at April 03, 2024 09:22 AM (D9hgC)
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Whoa. That's what I call unloading on someone!
https://twitter.com/carlomvigano
(up top. It's his pinned tweet at the moment)
Posted by: t-bird at April 03, 2024 09:22 AM (D9hgC)
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Whoa. That's what I call unloading on someone!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:26 AM (DeFcY)
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Political Polls
@PpollingNumbers
NEWS - The Republicans have flipped the mayor seat in Wausau, Wisconsin which voted +8 for Biden
GOP flip
@PpollingNumbers
NEWS - The Republicans have flipped the mayor seat in Wausau, Wisconsin which voted +8 for Biden
GOP flip
Posted by: redridinghood at April 03, 2024 09:26 AM (NpAcC)
368
Leftists lie, always. So when they say they won’t attend college in an icky red state, well they’re lying then as well.
Posted by: Montec at April 03, 2024 09:26 AM (hxe/1)
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How lame was Joe Biden in his latest call with Xi Jinping?
I saw a China expert last night who said it was lamer than lame... They discussed nothing of importance. Climate change and AI ? According to the expert that was the discussion . Oh and a weak response by Joe regarding Taiwan
I saw a China expert last night who said it was lamer than lame... They discussed nothing of importance. Climate change and AI ? According to the expert that was the discussion . Oh and a weak response by Joe regarding Taiwan
Posted by: It's me donna at April 03, 2024 09:26 AM (Akjoo)
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When I was younger I had a doctor not a healthcare conglomerate. He had paper records in his office not digital ones. Now, digital has a number of advantages but paper records cannot be hacked.
Like when the office where the records are stored catches on fire.
Like when the office where the records are stored catches on fire.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:27 AM (4HcMG)
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Corvette, Beau, Trump, EV Batteries, Global Warming, VRROOOM!, South Chinese All You Can Eat Restaurant Sea, Japs, Towel Heads, Damned Christians, F'ing Jooos, I'll never put tariffs on your cheap stuff, What shampoo do the girls use in China, I'll have a lot more flexibility after the election, Dog-faced Pony Soldier, nubbesrtanglyerr you know the thing, Belt and Suspenders Railway across the Pacific, Not a joke, My word as a Biden, C'mon, Man!
Posted by: Gref at April 03, 2024 09:23 AM (5fDan)
Biden's senility must be reversing and now fortifying his brain!.
That's the best, most coherent speech he's ever given in his entire political career.
Posted by: Gref at April 03, 2024 09:23 AM (5fDan)
Biden's senility must be reversing and now fortifying his brain!.
That's the best, most coherent speech he's ever given in his entire political career.
Posted by: naturalfake at April 03, 2024 09:27 AM (nFnyb)
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Doesn't it seem like whoever is in charge of scheduling would see that a total eclipse take place in the summertime when a large high-pressure system would ensure clear skies for everyone? And being in summer the children wouldn't have to skip school to see it?
Posted by: So Many Questions at April 03, 2024 09:27 AM (V5BDR)
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Doesn't it seem like whoever is in charge of scheduling would see that a total eclipse take place in the summertime when a large high-pressure system would ensure clear skies for everyone? And being in summer the children wouldn't have to skip school to see it?
Posted by: So Many Questions at April 03, 2024 09:27 AM (V5BDR)
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It's a mystery.
Posted by: So Many Questions at April 03, 2024 09:27 AM (V5BDR)
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It's a mystery.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at April 03, 2024 09:29 AM (DeFcY)
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He said we’re both real sorry that it had to turn out this way
But there ain’t no point in talking when there’s nobody listening, so we just ran away — Rod Stewart
But there ain’t no point in talking when there’s nobody listening, so we just ran away — Rod Stewart
Posted by: SMOD at April 03, 2024 09:29 AM (RHGPo)
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How lame was Joe Biden in his latest call with Xi Jinping?
I'm wondering if his handlers had Joe speaking into a dead microphone and it was the handlers and the "translators" on the call who actually communicated with Xi Jinping's team.
I'm wondering if his handlers had Joe speaking into a dead microphone and it was the handlers and the "translators" on the call who actually communicated with Xi Jinping's team.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:29 AM (4HcMG)
376
You assholes need to stop making fun of Biden’s stutter.
Posted by: Montec at April 03, 2024 09:30 AM (hxe/1)
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Doesn't it seem like whoever is in charge of scheduling would see that a total eclipse take place in the summertime when a large high-pressure system would ensure clear skies for everyone? And being in summer the children wouldn't have to skip school to see it?
Same people who specify where Deer Crossing signs should be located keep putting them in really hazardous locations.
Same people who specify where Deer Crossing signs should be located keep putting them in really hazardous locations.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at April 03, 2024 09:30 AM (4HcMG)
378
Ars gratia artis
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 03, 2024 09:30 AM (J2vNu)
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Breaking: Beau Biden has been identified as one of the casualties in the Taiwan earthquake.
Posted by: Montec at April 03, 2024 09:31 AM (hxe/1)
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An explanation of a Dali size ship steering system. By a chief engineer of a similar ship. Goes to YouTube.
https://tinyurl.com/2xt2fypv
https://tinyurl.com/2xt2fypv
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at April 03, 2024 09:38 AM (iODuv)
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Rogan. Please.
Posted by: DOYLE at April 03, 2024 09:59 AM (Z8Yh2)
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MI Police Union, eh?
The very last thing cops need to be part of is a union. Or ANYBODY who gets a paycheck from the taxpayer.
The very last thing cops need to be part of is a union. Or ANYBODY who gets a paycheck from the taxpayer.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 03, 2024 10:17 AM (8sMut)
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347 Lunar eclipses, where the moon turns blood red, are cooler than solar eclipses.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (9yWhg)
Blasphemy.
Watching the moon turn blood red is nice, but the “day was of sudden turned into night”? When do you know of a moment when the light SUDDENLY goes out in nature? Seeing a night sky in daytime? Seeing the horizon all around you look like a sunrise/sunset?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at April 03, 2024 09:15 AM (9yWhg)
Blasphemy.
Watching the moon turn blood red is nice, but the “day was of sudden turned into night”? When do you know of a moment when the light SUDDENLY goes out in nature? Seeing a night sky in daytime? Seeing the horizon all around you look like a sunrise/sunset?
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 03, 2024 10:20 AM (8sMut)
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Friendly reminder: if you HAVE to use a fake word like “influencer” to describe yourself or someone else, the influence wielded is ZERO.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 03, 2024 10:28 AM (8sMut)
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Good morning, all! Hope all's well, J.J.
News Bloomberg Law, April 3, 2024, 'Big Unions Grew Ranks in 2023 Amid High-Profile Year of Strikes' by Ian Kullgren, Reporter
It begins, "Net gain as two dozen unions add members
Mining, transportation workers faced losses
Many of the nation’s largest unions including the Teamsters and West Coast dock workers saw membership gains last year, signaling potential for new organizing even as the labor movement struggles to tighten its grip on the workforce, according to new federal data."
If you read the article, note the chart therein, 'Union Membership Changes 2022 - 2023.' (Source: USDOL - Office of Labor Management Standards.) Note how both Governmental & 'Biden backed' unions continue to grow.
(For more insight, one of the major unions, AFGE dot org, has 'AFGE at the Glance' with subtopics including Our Leaders and Organization. 750,000 strong, federal and D.C. government workers across the United States and the world. IIRC, it & similar 'fought' former PDT every day of the week.)
Con't 1/2
News Bloomberg Law, April 3, 2024, 'Big Unions Grew Ranks in 2023 Amid High-Profile Year of Strikes' by Ian Kullgren, Reporter
It begins, "Net gain as two dozen unions add members
Mining, transportation workers faced losses
Many of the nation’s largest unions including the Teamsters and West Coast dock workers saw membership gains last year, signaling potential for new organizing even as the labor movement struggles to tighten its grip on the workforce, according to new federal data."
If you read the article, note the chart therein, 'Union Membership Changes 2022 - 2023.' (Source: USDOL - Office of Labor Management Standards.) Note how both Governmental & 'Biden backed' unions continue to grow.
(For more insight, one of the major unions, AFGE dot org, has 'AFGE at the Glance' with subtopics including Our Leaders and Organization. 750,000 strong, federal and D.C. government workers across the United States and the world. IIRC, it & similar 'fought' former PDT every day of the week.)
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Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 03, 2024 10:29 AM (GshMh)
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In as far as the expansion of the ILWU on the chart, note that's BEFORE the Key Bridge 'mishap" arose. Now the East Coast faces another transportation-related quagmire: The Marine Executive, March 13, 2024, 'ILA Contract Talks Need Biden’s “Immediate Engagement” Says Apparel Group
In part, "The group cites the administration’s involvement with the West Coast dockworkers and rail workers contracts saying “A disruption is preventable with immediate engagement from the Biden Administration.”
Add in millions of border jumpers & yet we wonder & debate how the Biden administration brings us ever ^ costs in everything, drives increasing the Minimum Wage & about EVERY OTHER federal and state program. (See Biden's backyard: Gov. Shapiro on X, just today, April 3, 2024.)
Unhinged, or is it they're so comfortably isolated, from our reality??
Peace, when/if possible.
In part, "The group cites the administration’s involvement with the West Coast dockworkers and rail workers contracts saying “A disruption is preventable with immediate engagement from the Biden Administration.”
Add in millions of border jumpers & yet we wonder & debate how the Biden administration brings us ever ^ costs in everything, drives increasing the Minimum Wage & about EVERY OTHER federal and state program. (See Biden's backyard: Gov. Shapiro on X, just today, April 3, 2024.)
Unhinged, or is it they're so comfortably isolated, from our reality??
Peace, when/if possible.
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at April 03, 2024 10:29 AM (GshMh)
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Posted by: Muldoon at April 03, 2024 11:02 AM (991eG)
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Great article, exactly what I needed.
Posted by: jigsaw puzzle at April 04, 2024 12:59 PM (egWOJ)
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