Wednesday Overnight Open Thread (6/12/24) Pre-Flag Day Edition

The Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of Old Glory

What is the Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of the U.S. Flag?
The flag-folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which the United States was originally founded.
The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is Him we turn to in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our country. In the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood. It has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that has molded the character of the men and women who have made this country great.
The 10th fold is a tribute to father, who has also given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.
The 13th and last fold, when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God We Trust."

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The Quotes of The Day

Quote I
The upshot of all this is that actual dynamics in human affairs matter more than the grandiose wishes of mega-managers. They can wish for maximum control of everything all they want, but history is taking the world in another direction. Our broken systems for food, medicine, education, commerce will self-reorganize after a period of uncomfortable disorder, perhaps even epic disaster. I hope you see how this works. James Howard Kunstler (H/T Sock Monkey)

Quote II
"I just happened to look outside and I saw one of the ships, so I went outside to investigate. I could see six ships at one time across the horizon. There have been ships in sight most of the day. I was surprised how close they are, we are not that far off shore."
Unidentified passenger on cruise line.

Quote III
“Don’t underestimate Joe Biden’s ability to fuck things up” Former President Barack Hussein Obama, AKA Chocolate Jesus

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The ONT Musical Interlude & Road Map Emporium

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Not quite posthumous Genius Award Winners.

Caddo Co. couple accused of stealing cattle, facing 28 felonies and 27 life sentences
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A Caddo County woman is facing 28 felony charges for an alleged scheme where she stole cattle and sold them for a profit.
Brandy Ingram-Myers faces 25 felony counts of larceny of domestic animals, as well as a con game, unauthorized use of a vehicle and a pattern of criminal offenses.

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Notice: Posted with permission by the Ace Media Empire & AceCorp, LLC. The ONT is habit forming. There, you have been warned.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 09:55 PM

Comments

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1 Foist?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 09:56 PM (hOUT3)

2 2nd?

Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (o2xZw)

3 Turd?

Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (3Hm/H)

4 toird?

Posted by: Ciampino - Well what did DC expect #52 at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (qfLjt)

5 They left off that it being, "a threat to our democracy." But, I suppose that's implied.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at June 12, 2024 08:25 PM (DTX3h)

You see, it is "our democracy" in that it has been bought and paid for and they can do anything they want with it.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (D7oie)

6 We were a far better country when we just hung cattle thieves!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (hOUT3)

7
*slides in*

Ta daaaaa!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (MoZTd)

8 Sorry, wrong thread

Posted by: Kindltot at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (D7oie)

9 Good evening morons and thanks mh

the Wall of Shame looks ... odd tonight.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 09:58 PM (RIvkX)

10 6 We were a far better country when we just hung cattle thieves!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 09:57 PM (hOUT3)

The Duke would agree.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 12, 2024 09:58 PM (QXQ4l)

11 Yay, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at June 12, 2024 09:59 PM (dZVON)

12 It's a Zappa night

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 09:59 PM (RIvkX)

13 9 Good evening morons and thanks mh

the Wall of Shame looks ... odd tonight.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 09:58 PM (RIvkX)

My Wall of Shame correspondent was off the grid for a while.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 12, 2024 09:59 PM (QXQ4l)

14 Don't swim in smoke?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at June 12, 2024 09:59 PM (3CVIc)

15 Doom.

Its what's for dinner.

Posted by: blaster at June 12, 2024 10:00 PM (IFNME)

16 Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by an Ambiguous Warnings.

The sign is obviously by a lava flow, and not an ocean.

Posted by: mikeski at June 12, 2024 10:00 PM (DgGvY)

17 Thanks for the flag education MH. That is awesome stuff.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:00 PM (+qILM)

18 On vacation in a remote location, so I managed to stay off the Wall O' Shame this week!

Posted by: pookysgirl, enjoying nature at June 12, 2024 10:00 PM (QD4Mo)

19 Lizzo's belly fat has 13 folds. No symbolic meaning that I know of.

Posted by: True Factoids That Are Definitely Not Made Up at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (CJNps)

20 Kunstler is a stuffy Hudson Valley blue nose, but he does have a good turn of phrase. I have one of his books, which I bought for a dollar and may read some day. I don't like listening to him interview (his best one was when he had an interesting guest and a technical issue with his headphones so he didn't actually say anything), but as part of a round table he is insightful.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (D7oie)

21 I am going to go ahead and call "bullshit" on this.

On Jan. 21, Prieto told the source and an undercover FBI agent acting as an associate of the source at a gun show in Phoenix that he wanted them to help him carry out a mass shooting targeting African Americans at a yet-to-be-determined rap concert in Atlanta, the affidavit says.
Prieto said: “The reason I say Atlanta. Why, why is Georgia such a f------up state now? When I was a kid that was one of the most conservative states in the country. Why is it not now? Because as the crime got worse in L.A., St. Louis, and all these other cities, all the (N-word) moved out of those (places) and moved to Atlanta. That’s why it isn’t so great anymore. And they've been there for a couple, several years.”

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (rsqyi)

22 Smoke on the water?

Posted by: Pug Mahon, with a drawer full of pieces of flair at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (hZc6Q)

23 He also said that he wanted to target a rap concert because there would be a high concentration of African Americans there and he planned to leave confederate flags after the shooting to send a message that “we’re going to fight back now, and every whitey will be the enemy across the whole country,” and to shout “whities out here killing, what’s we gonna do” and “KKK all the way,” the affidavit says. Prieto said he wanted to show “no mercy, no quarter.”

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (rsqyi)

24 You see, it is "our democracy" in that it has been bought and paid for and they can do anything they want with it.
Posted by: Kindltot

Sad part is that it has been paid for with money extorted from we citizens and the lives of many of our young sent off to foreign wars with no conceivable beneficial outcome to this country

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (hOUT3)

25
Too lazy. No ambition. That's why I never make the top 10.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 12, 2024 10:01 PM (MoZTd)

26 My Wall of Shame correspondent was off the grid for a while.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 12, 2024 09:59 PM (QXQ4l)
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I remember cheap and abundant energy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 10:02 PM (RIvkX)

27 Interesting info on flag folding. I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:02 PM (0eaVi)

28 The Whitney Houston version of our National
anthem is what we played before many of our gymnastics meets. I still get the shivers and my palms sweat just hearing it.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 10:02 PM (HXGNm)

29 Thanks for the 13 Folds story, MH. I saw that years ago and had forgotten about it.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at June 12, 2024 10:03 PM (qZEuM)

30 27 Interesting info on flag folding. I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:02 PM (0eaVi)

No shit!!!

Posted by: Mayor Pete Buttplug at June 12, 2024 10:03 PM (QXQ4l)

31 Evening.

Posted by: Robert at June 12, 2024 10:04 PM (C1wFR)

32 The Duke would agree. Clint would say, Hang em High!

Posted by: Admiral Spinebender at June 12, 2024 10:04 PM (hftn9)

33 I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.

That's for your progress pride flag.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (FFW2d)

34 Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by an Ambiguous Warnings.

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lost in translation !

Posted by: runner at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (9pFgx)

35 If you're neckless, don't swim in the ocean while smoking?

Posted by: AlaBAMA at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (3CVIc)

36 28 The Whitney Houston version of our National
anthem is what we played before many of our gymnastics meets. I still get the shivers and my palms sweat just hearing it.

Posted by: nurse ratched

What a gift her voice was. Even after she abused the heck out of it, her voice remained better than most.

Posted by: Piper at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (p4NUW)

37 I think the sign is for cannibals. Don't smoke swimmers; sous vide them instead.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (VNX3d)

38 So. Most of the Horde know Well & Good the proper triangle fold of the Stars & Stripes as is to do honor to those who have died defending this flag.

Remember that on flag day.

Not quite ready to fly our flag upside down...but getting DAMN CLOSE!!

Posted by: Nightwatch at June 12, 2024 10:06 PM (TDvv2)

39 You see, it is "our democracy" in that it has been bought and paid for and they can do anything they want with it.
Posted by: Kindltot

Sad part is that it has been paid for with money extorted from we citizens and the lives of many of our young sent off to foreign wars with no conceivable beneficial outcome to this country
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar

Our government has been bought and paid for. Stolen actually. Our democracy is still ours. Unfortunately, I believe we will have to pay a heavy price to keep it.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:06 PM (+qILM)

40 37 I think the sign is for cannibals. Don't smoke swimmers; sous vide them instead.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June

Wouldn’t they need to be in a bag? I think they are suggesting a slow simmer.

Posted by: Piper at June 12, 2024 10:07 PM (p4NUW)

41 Maybe it's a misplaced space?

Nosmo King is not allowed to swim here!

Posted by: AlaBAMA at June 12, 2024 10:07 PM (3CVIc)

42 Hola, Hall.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 12, 2024 10:07 PM (v6JzV)

43 Whitney at the '91 Super Bowl was her apex. Everyone stopped to listen.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at June 12, 2024 10:08 PM (qZEuM)

44 This is my favorite channel on YouBoob. Just some American dude living in Japan going to all the little restaurants and eating and making quirky little short videos.

https://youtube.com/@japaneat

Japan is delicious.

Posted by: Robert at June 12, 2024 10:09 PM (C1wFR)

45 37
I think the sign is for cannibals. Don't smoke swimmers; sous vide them instead.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 12, 2024 10:05 PM (VNX3d

So CBD would approve!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 10:09 PM (hOUT3)

46 It means no deep purpl in that beach

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:09 PM (8XibL)

47 Huh. Just watched an old Ford T-bird promo vid. I didn't know speed sensing automatic locking doors were available in 1967.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:10 PM (0eaVi)

48 an Ambiguous Warnings.

I was going to correct this grammar, then I looked at the sign and realized it was not incorrect. It is an ambiguous warnings.

Posted by: mikeski at June 12, 2024 10:11 PM (DgGvY)

49 Unfortunately, I believe we will have to pay a heavy price to keep it.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:06 PM (+qILM)

I fear you are right, and it did not have to be this way...

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at June 12, 2024 10:12 PM (hOUT3)

50 If you've ever been deep sea fishing in the Gulf, all manner of ships are at anchor waiting for entry at the port(s) and are swinging at anchor 15-30 miles out. I counted eight freighters and 3 LNG bombs. After those, not much. I usually go out about 60 miles.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at June 12, 2024 10:12 PM (Aoykm)

51 Was on vacation at Jekyll Island Georgia last week with 7 grandkids. Always make the sock puppet list, but didn't comment at all for 9 days. Now finding it hard to get back in comment mode. Think my snark and BS supply chain is damaged or broken.

Posted by: Newt Kiley at June 12, 2024 10:12 PM (V5BDR)

52 That's thirteen folds folds for America.
There's no place for muhhamet within the folds.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (Iynsv)

53 Good evening everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (hbegC)

54 39

To the mountains we shall go... and from West LA to the Santa Monica sea!!!

From Sylmar to Malibu...we will not rest until we are free!!!

Posted by: Nightwatch at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (TDvv2)

55 It's almost impossible to smoke a cigarette while swimming in rough seas. Use a cigarette holder with a long tube to someone on shore who can hold the fag for you.

Posted by: Ciampino - Smoking verbotten at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (qfLjt)

56 I have my Dad's 13 Folds enshrined in a shadow box on the mantle above the fireplace. I see it every day and am thankful that the living veterans saw fit to bestow me with the honor of preserving it. Miss ya big time, Pop.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (mH6SG)

57 James Howard Kunstler is one of my go-to sites. I read his “The Geography of Nowhere” back in the day.

He also refers to Trump as the “Golden Golem of Greatness.”

Also an RFK Jr. fan. But I still like the guy.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (v6JzV)

58 Good evening horde.

Posted by: TRex at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (QdUDF)

59 *slides in*

Ta daaaaa!
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In just your underwear and socks??

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (ZdexC)

60 I was going to correct this grammar, then I looked at the sign and realized it was not incorrect. It is an ambiguous warnings.

I had a job between freshman and sophomore years where the boss had mislabeled a box of antennae as antennas. When I crossed out the wrong word and wrote the right word he was not as appreciative as I would have thought he would be

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (8XibL)

61 I did not know about the 23 folds
Thanks MisHim

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (Ka3bZ)

62 Brandy Ingram-Myers faces 25 felony counts of larceny of domestic animals, as well as a con game, unauthorized use of a vehicle and a pattern of criminal offenses.

Brandy, your a fine girl, what a good wife you would be....

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 12, 2024 10:17 PM (0Htd1)

63 56 I have my Dad's 13 Folds enshrined in a shadow box on the mantle above the fireplace. I see it every day and am thankful that the living veterans saw fit to bestow me with the honor of preserving it. Miss ya big time, Pop.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 12, 2024 10:13 PM (mH6SG)

Dittos

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 12, 2024 10:17 PM (QXQ4l)

64 Greetings, fellow AI algorhythms. Nice to have met some of you.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at June 12, 2024 10:17 PM (CHHv1)

65 7
*slides in*

Ta daaaaa!
Posted by: Had

Things overheard from the honeymoon suite?

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:17 PM (8XibL)

66 *slides in*

Ta daaaaa!
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In just your underwear and socks??
Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (ZdexC)

This is me when I'm home except I'm wearing flip flops and not socks.

Posted by: Robert at June 12, 2024 10:17 PM (c82jL)

67 13 folds dang
Not 23
Stupid fingers

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:18 PM (Ka3bZ)

68 I did not know about the 23 folds
Thanks MisHim

That if a fat chick thing, not the same

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:18 PM (8XibL)

69 60 I was going to correct this grammar, then I looked at the sign and realized it was not incorrect. It is an ambiguous warnings.

I had a job between freshman and sophomore years where the boss had mislabeled a box of antennae as antennas. When I crossed out the wrong word and wrote the right word he was not as appreciative as I would have thought he would be
Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (8XibL)

I was in a rush. And I had changed the original brought to you by.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at June 12, 2024 10:18 PM (QXQ4l)

70 I did not know about the 23 folds
Thanks MisHim
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (Ka3bZ)

Sheesh!
Inflation is everywhere!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 10:18 PM (W/lyH)

71 Greetings, fellow AI algorhythms.

Heh. Not so far-fetched.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (mH6SG)

72 In just your underwear and socks??
Posted by: andycanuck

Socks?

Posted by: Tonypete at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (hbegC)

73 Thanks for the dandy ONT, Mis Hum!

Thanks for the reminder on the 13 Folds. Flag Day is also Donald Trump's birthday!

That last photo is a real puzzler.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (U3L4U)

74 Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:15 PM (ZdexC)

Why am I suddenly singling Old Time Rock n Roll in my head?

Posted by: Jak Sucio at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (Aoykm)

75 64 Hey, Beckoning! Hope you are well.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (v6JzV)

76 I walked 12 miles today to exercise.
I won’t be able to move tomorrow 😟

Posted by: Jmel at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (bVhJi)

77 I think I learned to fold the flag in the Boy Scouts. I have two flags, my Grandfather's and Father's. My son will have three one day.

Posted by: javems at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (8I4hW)

78 In just your underwear and socks??
Posted by: andycanuck

Socks?

Underwear?

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:20 PM (8XibL)

79 just your underwear and socks??
Posted by: andycanuck

That would be risky

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:20 PM (8XibL)

80 Repost as maybe you night walkers might be familiar...
Monasteries & abbeys -
wandering around the interwebs I stumbled on the Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey.
Have any of the horde heard of it?
Thinking of buying from their gift shop.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:21 PM (Ka3bZ)

81 just your underwear and socks??
Posted by: andycanuck

That would be risky
Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:20 PM (8XibL)

Is it anyone's business?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:21 PM (0eaVi)

82 76 I walked 12 miles today to exercise.

You should have somebody give you a ride to the gym

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:21 PM (8XibL)

83 how would a shooting at a rap concert look different than any other rap concert?

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 12, 2024 10:21 PM (S6gqv)

84 I walked 12 miles today to exercise.
I won’t be able to move tomorrow 😟
Posted by: Jmel at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (bVhJi)

Wow! Must have been one hell of a camel!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:22 PM (0eaVi)

85 Is it anyone's business?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:21 PM (0eaVi)

nobody's business but the Turks

Posted by: Just the punchline at June 12, 2024 10:22 PM (S6gqv)

86 Mom's birthday is June 14th. She's going to be 90. Still drives herself to the Doctor appointments and hops on her John Deere 46" to mow the lawn. Blessed. Big party. Everyone is invited. BYOB.

Posted by: Jak Sucio at June 12, 2024 10:22 PM (Aoykm)

87 Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey.

Thinking of buying from their gift shop.
Posted by: vmom

I have not but their stuff looks interesting. My local Catholic store is closing and I need to find another supplier of my 8 day candles.

Why yes, I have a shrine to our Most Holy Blessed Mother. How did you know?

Posted by: Tonypete at June 12, 2024 10:26 PM (hbegC)

88

You should have somebody give you a ride to the gym
Posted by: N

Lol

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:26 PM (Ka3bZ)

89 Zappa's HTH is excellent.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 12, 2024 10:26 PM (pUmP9)

90 Mom's birthday is June 14th. She's going to be 90. Still drives herself to the Doctor appointments and hops on her John Deere 46" to mow the lawn. Blessed. Big party. Everyone is invited. BYOB.
Posted by: Jak Sucio

Happy Birthday! Good for her.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at June 12, 2024 10:27 PM (qZEuM)

91 TonyPete there used to be 2 local Catholic stores nearby but they both closed yesrs ago. Sad.
I need a shrine .

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:28 PM (Ka3bZ)

92 I've told this before.
I have a flag given to me by my boss, the head janitor at Washington State University at the end of my senior year. I had been working a small PT job with him, washing windows and such. I was about to be commissioned into the Army. He was with the 101st in WW2 and was partially disabled with shrapnel still in his leg from Bastogne. My last day of work he said we were going to the roof of the library, highest point on campus. He had me carry a box. We got up there and he went to the flag pole and lowered the State flag and the Colors. We folded them (properly) and replaced them with new flags from the box I had carried. We got back down to his office where he gave me the box. He then saluted and wished me a successful career.
Hell of a guy. I still have those flags and carried them with me on every assignment.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 10:29 PM (W/lyH)

93 86 Mom's birthday is June 14th. She's going to be 90. Still drives herself to the Doctor appointments and hops on her John Deere 46" to mow the lawn. Blessed. Big party. Everyone is invited. BYOB

Huge happy birthday to your mama! She sounds like a hoot.

Posted by: Piper at June 12, 2024 10:30 PM (p4NUW)

94 Hell of a guy. I still have those flags and carried them with me on every assignment.
Posted by: Diogenes

Sweet.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 12, 2024 10:30 PM (pUmP9)

95 Oh, I was late to the Sacred Heart flag thread but was gonna say I found a nicely made though tiny inexpensive Sacred Heart necklace on amazon.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:31 PM (Ka3bZ)

96 Risky Business reference.

https://tinyurl.com/283f7wvn
1:45 minutes

Why am I suddenly singling Old Time Rock n Roll in my head?
Posted by: Jak Sucio
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Thank you, Jak. [Although I forgot about the shirt; I never watched the film -- I just knew it from TV parodies and memes.]

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:31 PM (ZdexC)

97 28 Signs of High Testosterone in Men and Women
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It refers to men and women as people with penis and people with vulva. Their analysis is as enlightened as their observation.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:32 PM (Iynsv)

98 Jak Sucio, happy birthday to your mon!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:32 PM (Ka3bZ)

99 Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 10:29 PM

Awesome. Thanks for sharing that.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 12, 2024 10:32 PM (mH6SG)

100 62 Brandy Ingram-Myers faces 25 felony counts of larceny of domestic animals, as well as a con game, unauthorized use of a vehicle and a pattern of criminal offenses.

Brandy, your a fine girl, what a good wife you would be....
Posted by: nerdygirl a
Speaking of grammar. Ouch

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 12, 2024 10:32 PM (0Htd1)

101 39
Our government has been bought and paid for. Stolen actually. Our democracy is still ours. Unfortunately, I believe we will have to pay a heavy price to keep it.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:06 PM (+qILM)
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We don't have a democracy. If an atheist, while traveling in other people's neighborhoods, sees a large cross on public land and successfully gets a judge to declare it offensive and must be removed, then that's not the will of the majority which is what a democracy guarantees. In a democracy he'd be told to pound sand at the minimum, tar and feathers would be optimal.
The term democracy does not appear anywhere in The US Constitution or Bill Of Rights.

Posted by: Ciampino - what is OUR DEMOCRACY of which yout spout? at June 12, 2024 10:33 PM (qfLjt)

102 Oh.

Happy family birthday, Jak.

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:34 PM (ZdexC)

103 First dip in the pool. Water is good. Not too cold, minimal shrinkage. Tomorrow is a tractor day. 4+ hours to cut grass, weeds 'n shit. Mostly weeds. Gonna be a hot one. First 90 degree day of the season.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 12, 2024 10:35 PM (Q4IgG)

104 103 First dip in the pool. Water is good. Not too cold, minimal shrinkage. Tomorrow is a tractor day. 4+ hours to cut grass, weeds 'n shit. Mostly weeds. Gonna be a hot one. First 90 degree day of the season.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 12, 2024 10:35 PM (Q4IgG)

The Paolo, he say, what in the hecka you mean by 'shrinkage'?

Posted by: The Paolo at June 12, 2024 10:38 PM (3Hm/H)

105 95 here's the Sacred Heart necklace - nice design, right?
But smaller than it looks in the photo

https://tinyurl.com/yckdd8vb

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:38 PM (Ka3bZ)

106 Oh, I was late to the Sacred Heart flag thread but was gonna say I found a nicely made though tiny inexpensive Sacred Heart necklace on amazon.
Posted by: vmom

Our Irish born priest gave me an little Irish Rosary (Paidren Baeg) for my birthday. These were popular when the British imposed Penal Law (1695-1829) and forced many Catholic to go underground. They are small and can easily be hidden in your hand to pray in secret. I've seemed to have collected some many prayer aids that I could not possible carry them all.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 12, 2024 10:39 PM (hbegC)

107 Shocking no one in the Horde

Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:41 PM (b6PKS)

108 Thank you, Jak. [Although I forgot about the shirt; I never watched the film -- I just knew it from TV parodies and memes.]
Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:31 PM (ZdexC)
===
It is a very good movie. The acting, the story, the direction all top notch. Very stylish.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 10:42 PM (RIvkX)

109 I've seemed to have collected some many prayer aids that I could not possible carry them all.
Posted by: Tonypete

Well, not at the same time anyway

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:42 PM (Ka3bZ)

110 So the Israelis are having some fun with Hezballah.

https://tinyurl.com/4wfvwtem

Posted by: Robert at June 12, 2024 10:42 PM (c82jL)

111 I've never smoked while actually swimming, but I have floated in a pool with a cig and a drink.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at June 12, 2024 10:43 PM (w6EFb)

112 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert
...
"I just happened to look outside and I saw one of the ships, so I went outside to investigate," one passenger told CNN.
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CNN doing its part to help State Dept. gin up conflict.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:43 PM (Iynsv)

113 76 I walked 12 miles today to exercise.
I won’t be able to move tomorrow 😟
Posted by: Jmel at June 12, 2024 10:19 PM (bVhJi)

I know you are not going to feel like it tomorrow, but the worst thing you can do is nothing. Another 12 mile walk might not be it if that is not a usual thing for you. At a minimum, do 15 minutes of stretching. Think pigeon (minute on each side, google if you aren’t familiar with getting into it. If you can’t get flat through your legs, do it backwards by laying on your back, make a figure 4 with legs and gently put pressure on your thigh), a hamstring stretch (send your feet up the ceiling, hip width, flex, and think about pressing up through your heels, seat bone to the floor and hold static), a few cat/cows (exhale on the cat, inhale on the cow), and if you can stomach it, a little plank series and ab work. Epsom salts are your friend.

Posted by: Piper at June 12, 2024 10:43 PM (p4NUW)

114 Getting late.

I've been looking for this clip for at least a decade. Someone mentioned Mel Blanc the other day and I tried one more time, and I found it.

It is a brief film clip from an Armed Services Radio program recorded in 1944, featuring Mel Blanc with Lucille Ball. Good for a laugh.

https://tinyurl.com/2tbc4r6b

Posted by: javems at June 12, 2024 10:44 PM (8I4hW)

115 Caddo Co. couple accused of stealing cattle...

I'm with ol' Vic (seen lately?) -- we should do what they'd do 100 years ago. Tree, rope, swift justice.

Good evening, y'all, from Rancho Webworker, where the cattle graze and the vultures swarm.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at June 12, 2024 10:44 PM (GvJdg)

116 here's the Sacred Heart necklace - nice design, right?
But smaller than it looks in the photo
Posted by: vmom stabby

Very nicely done.
The 2nd picture shows it being worn so the size is apparent.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 12, 2024 10:44 PM (pUmP9)

117 Robert

Any other Macross news you've come across?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:45 PM (b6PKS)

118 Hell of a guy. I still have those flags and carried them with me on every assignment.
Posted by: Diogenes

I'm honored to say I've met you and shared a range lane with you. Thank you for your service.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 10:45 PM (HXGNm)

119 https://tinyurl.com/4wfvwtem
Posted by: Robert

Great balls of fire!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:46 PM (Ka3bZ)

120 Funny story, in what might be the most extravagant thing I have ever agreed to,, we have switched to evian, not for the water but for the bottl, hate the water bottls with tiny caps and openings.

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:46 PM (8XibL)

121 How's that Russian sub's liberty in Cuba going?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:46 PM (b6PKS)

122 The term democracy does not appear anywhere in The US Constitution or Bill Of Rights.
Posted by: Ciampino

Geez Sheldon thanks for the info. I'm sure most morons understand the nuances of the structure of our governance. Many us started every school day repeating " and to the Republic, for which it stands". Can you hear my eyes rolling.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:47 PM (+qILM)

123 107 Shocking no one in the Horde

Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Why not $50/hr?

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 12, 2024 10:47 PM (0Htd1)

124 Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 10:29 PM (W/lyH)

Thank you for sharing that wonderful memory.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:48 PM (Ka3bZ)

125 Nah, the Israelis need to take a flamethrower to all of South Lebanon.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:49 PM (b6PKS)

126 Thanks for the review, San Franpsycho. I'll keep an eye out for it.

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:49 PM (ZdexC)

127 So the Israelis are having some fun with Hezballah.
-
I've played Civ 2.

You could take over the whole country that way.

Posted by: Methos at June 12, 2024 10:50 PM (Dnobf)

128 Why not $50/hr?
Posted by: nerdygirl at June 12, 2024 10:47 PM (0Htd1)
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I asked this question when the whole thing started.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 10:50 PM (RIvkX)

129 Good night, y’all. I need to hire someone else to teach these 6a classes for me!

Posted by: Piper at June 12, 2024 10:50 PM (p4NUW)

130 It is important to refer to the Republic by the right word since republic is different from democracy and distinguishing between the two is important

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:51 PM (8XibL)

131 110 So the Israelis are having some fun with Hezballah.

https://tinyurl.com/4wfvwtem
Posted by: Robert
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That's a hoot.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:51 PM (Iynsv)

132 Top 10 commenters:
2 [659 comments] ''

Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
9 [39 names] ''

Have to wonder if that's the same ''.

Posted by: mindful webworker - the great unknown at June 12, 2024 10:52 PM (GvJdg)

133 Any other Macross news you've come across?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:45 PM (b6PKS)

Hey, what are you implying?!?

I keed, I keed.

Anime Limited got the rights to Macross Zero but that was announced along with the preorder for Macross Plus.

I might have also gotten a 20% off coupon code which was immediately used to buy the Funimation Robotech Blu-ray boxset.

Anna...I need you to stop me lest more damage is done.

Posted by: Robert at June 12, 2024 10:52 PM (c82jL)

134 Havana has "follara por borscht" offers everywhere

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:54 PM (8XibL)

135 >>> 112 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert
...
"I just happened to look outside and I saw one of the ships, so I went outside to investigate," one passenger told CNN.
--------------------

CNN doing its part to help State Dept. gin up conflict.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:43 PM (Iynsv)

Stupid Poo Tin. Why isn't this a story about someone (*not* the owner) who survived the sinking of Bill Gates' yacht?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 10:54 PM (llON8)

136 I asked this question when the whole thing started.
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When our leftists aped the U.S. leftists over it, I said "USD$20 is $30 Cdn -- don't you mean $30 minimum?"

Posted by: andycanuck (ZdexC) at June 12, 2024 10:55 PM (ZdexC)

137 They did send a tug with the fleet

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:55 PM (8XibL)

138 >>> 107 Shocking no one in the Horde

Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:41 PM (b6PKS)

HA HA!

Posted by: fast-food robots, waiting for SkyNet at June 12, 2024 10:55 PM (llON8)

139 Goodnight, All.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at June 12, 2024 10:56 PM (v6JzV)

140 It is important to refer to the Republic by the right word since republic is different from democracy and distinguishing between the two is important
Posted by: N

Ok Leonard. Got it. Read the comment that generated my comment. I know context is difficult if you skim.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:56 PM (+qILM)

141 Robert

I want that Ranka Lee/VF-25 combo figure...

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (b6PKS)

142 Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 10:29 PM (W/lyH)
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Thank you for sharing that wonderful memory.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at June 12, 2024 10:48 PM (Ka3bZ)

Seconded. Wonderful story. Great graduation sendoff from that former paratrooper, too.

Posted by: RickZ at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (gKDq2)

143 Well, the cigars are okay.

Posted by: Dmitri at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (mH6SG)

144 Lindsey Graham admits on camera that the only reason we're funding Ukraine is for the $12T of minerals in the ground. We don't want those to be given to Russia then China. Not 'democracy', minerals.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (aFNOf)

145 It is easier to run fast food restaurants out of business than to get everybody to eat right and you get the added bonus of ai food robots the require everybody to get universal basic income

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:58 PM (8XibL)

146 So "Blood for rocks" then?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 12, 2024 10:58 PM (b6PKS)

147 Well thank you

Tomorrow then.

Posted by: Nightwatch at June 12, 2024 10:59 PM (TDvv2)

148 Humble badasses. Those WWII vets.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, deplorable clown at June 12, 2024 10:59 PM (qZEuM)

149
Ok Leonard. Got it. Read the comment that generated my comment. I know context is difficult if you skim.
Posted by: S

Have a beer or something, nobody is insulting you

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:59 PM (8XibL)

150 146 So "Blood for rocks" then?
Posted by: Anna Puma

Yes, yes it is.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 12, 2024 10:59 PM (aFNOf)

151 144 Lindsey Graham admits on camera that the only reason we're funding Ukraine is for the $12T of minerals in the ground. We don't want those to be given to Russia then China. Not 'democracy', minerals.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (aFNOf)

NO BLOOD FOR ORE !

Posted by: polynikes at June 12, 2024 11:00 PM (SHMXB)

152 It is important to refer to the Republic by the right word since republic is different from democracy and distinguishing between the two is important
Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:51 PM (8XibL)

Personally, I think the left using 'muh Democracy' all the time is an attack on the Republic and its institutions, specifically the Electoral College. Who needs the Electoral College in a democracy where the most votes wins?

Posted by: RickZ at June 12, 2024 11:00 PM (gKDq2)

153 Personally, I think the left using 'muh Democracy' all the time is an attack on the Republic and its institutions, specifically the Electoral College. Who needs the Electoral College in a democracy where the most votes wins?
Posted by: R

Indeed

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 11:01 PM (8XibL)

154 Huh. Just watched an old Ford T-bird promo vid. I didn't know speed sensing automatic locking doors were available in 1967.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:10 PM (0eaVi)

Automatic door locks are stupid, and ass-backwards at that. "Locking" the door does absolutely nothing to increase the integrity of the latch in the event of a wreck, and might even make it difficult for bystanders to pull unconscious people from a burning or submerged wreck.

When you do want the doors locked to outsiders, is when you have drive slowly through bad neighborhoods, or through mobs.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:01 PM (GuRu/)

155 Shocking no one in the Horde
Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Why not $50/hr?
Posted by: nerdygirl

Why the baby steps? $1,000/hr. Maybe $1,000,000/hr.

Posted by: mikeski at June 12, 2024 11:01 PM (DgGvY)

156 $30 an hour minimum wage?

Jeepers.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 11:02 PM (HXGNm)

157 There's also the thing about having this here constitutional republic having to adhere to the constitution save for amendments

Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 11:02 PM (8XibL)

158 The Constitution.

How quaint.

Posted by: blaster at June 12, 2024 11:03 PM (IFNME)

159 >>> 152 It is important to refer to the Republic by the right word since republic is different from democracy and distinguishing between the two is important
Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:51 PM (8XibL)

Personally, I think the left using 'muh Democracy' all the time is an attack on the Republic and its institutions, specifically the Electoral College. Who needs the Electoral College in a democracy where the most votes wins?
Posted by: RickZ at June 12, 2024 11:00 PM (gKDq2)

Who needs elections when we know what is best?

Posted by: Klaus Schwab at June 12, 2024 11:03 PM (llON8)

160 @112

>>CNN doing its part to help State Dept. gin up conflict.

Why exactly would cruise ship passengers be horrified, this isn't the 50's and we're fighting the red menace.

There are probably more commies one US State Department working group than Putin's entire government.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 12, 2024 11:04 PM (XV/Pl)

161 Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.

They're already drowning in their own shit. How much more can they take? Not much, I hope.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at June 12, 2024 11:04 PM (mH6SG)

162 Have a beer or something, nobody is insulting you
Posted by: N

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 11:04 PM (+qILM)

163 Goodness gracious, great balls of fire.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:05 PM (Iynsv)

164 I need small paper umbrellas and I need them NOW

Can Jeff Bozos send a delivery drone over?

Posted by: Miklos in the inflatable pool at June 12, 2024 11:06 PM (wWqRd)

165 >>> 154
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when you have drive slowly through bad neighborhoods, or through mobs.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:01 PM (GuRu/)

Wouldn't it be better to drive not-so-slowly through those?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 11:06 PM (llON8)

166 I've played Civ 2.

You could take over the whole country that way.

Posted by: Methos at June 12, 2024 10:50 PM (Dnobf)

Still can in Civ 6, sort of. Moving from one tile to another takes for-ev-er and is only slightly sped up by roads.

Did you see the trailer for Civ 7? Nothing was really revealed, just that they're working on it.

Posted by: pookysgirl likes cannons at June 12, 2024 11:06 PM (QD4Mo)

167 There are probably more commies one US State Department working group than Putin's entire government.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

I assess this as TRUE

Posted by: Miklos from Karl Marx University at June 12, 2024 11:07 PM (wWqRd)

168 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:01 PM (GuRu/)

It just seemed they are a newer thing. Back to the late 60s was what surprised me. I don't think I actually care much for auto locking doors, especially when you're getting out of your car in your garage and the car's locked the next morning when you want to get in it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (0eaVi)

169 Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.

They're already drowning in their own shit. How much more can they take? Not much, I hope.
Posted by: Notorious BFD

So the person who was feeling pretty good about their $35 an hour job is thinking they are about to be anally violated.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (vJiyU)

170 Huh. Just watched an old Ford T-bird promo vid. I didn't know speed sensing automatic locking doors were available in 1967.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Automatic door locks are stupid, and ass-backwards at that. "Locking" the door does absolutely nothing to increase the integrity of the latch in the event of a wreck, and might even make it difficult for bystanders to pull unconscious people from a burning or submerged wreck.

When you do want the doors locked to outsiders, is when you have drive slowly through bad neighborhoods, or through mobs.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Before the "you must wear ze seat belt" laws, speed-sensing locks might have made sense, to keep kids from popping the doors open when you're doing 30mph+, and finding out how good your progeny is at the tuck-and-roll.

1967 was a year before the federal law mandating seat belts be installed in every vehicle. Usage laws were obviously even later.

Posted by: mikeski at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (DgGvY)

171 So the Israelis are having some fun with Hezballah.

https://tinyurl.com/4wfvwtem
Posted by: Robert
------------------------

That's a hoot.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 10:51 PM (Iynsv)

I believe Weasel would refer to those as "holy flaming shitballs".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:09 PM (GuRu/)

172 Automatic door locks on delivery trucks is what they need.
Protect the merchandise while the man in delivering.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:09 PM (Iynsv)

173 The Constitution.

How quaint.
Posted by: blaster

Dude, it's like Biden, like a hundred years old.

Posted by: Miklos is hip with the Youth of Today at June 12, 2024 11:09 PM (wWqRd)

174 lol, yeah incorrect vocab is at the heart of our woes

it's not that blackguards are subverting the country to get their way, it's that they just have the wrong rhetorical framing and therefore cannot arrive at the right answers even though they really want to

Posted by: F's Sake at June 12, 2024 11:09 PM (ohEAP)

175 Goodness, gracious,
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 11:11 PM (HXGNm)

176 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert
...
"I just happened to look outside and I saw one of the ships, so I went outside to investigate," one passenger told CNN.
***

Ya gotta wonder about the Russian sailors. Looking over at a cruise ship, full of vacationers, drinking, etc. They gotta be wondering...why are we at war in Ukraine again?

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 11:11 PM (W/lyH)

177 Lindsey Graham admits on camera that the only reason we're funding Ukraine is for the $12T of minerals in the ground. We don't want those to be given to Russia then China. Not 'democracy', minerals.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at June 12, 2024 10:57 PM (aFNOf)

Abut the only mineral wealth that Ukraine is known for is coal in the Donbas. Maybe some oil and gas potential.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:12 PM (GuRu/)

178 The Constitution.
How quaint.
Posted by: blaster at June 12, 2024 11:03 PM

The things we used to have.

Posted by: Filler at June 12, 2024 11:12 PM (VDPaF)

179 Goodness, gracious,
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE.
Posted by: nurse ratched

I just played that in a Killer style and voice

Posted by: Miklos Lee Lewis at June 12, 2024 11:13 PM (wWqRd)

180 I'm honored to say I've met you and shared a range lane with you. Thank you for your service.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 10:45 PM (HXGNm)

The honor, sweet Lady, was all mine.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 11:13 PM (W/lyH)

181 Goodness, gracious,
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Never go the bathroom after eating jalapeno chips without washing ones hands first.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:14 PM (vJiyU)

182 Wouldn't it be better to drive not-so-slowly through those?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 11:06 PM (llON

By all means, if you are able. But the hubcap-mounted swords work best at slower road speeds.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:14 PM (GuRu/)

183 So the person who was feeling pretty good about their $35 an hour job is thinking they are about to be anally violated.
Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (vJiyU)
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The term is "wage compression"

Raising the legal minimum wage means everyone who doesn't get a raise now demands one. It's only fair.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 11:14 PM (RIvkX)

184 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert
===

I picture this as kind of a cross between Gilligan's Island and The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

"I say Lovey, are those rooskies over there on the other yacht?"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM (RIvkX)

185 Before the "you must wear ze seat belt" laws, speed-sensing locks might have made sense, to keep kids from popping the doors open when you're doing 30mph+, and finding out how good your progeny is at the tuck-and-roll.

1967 was a year before the federal law mandating seat belts be installed in every vehicle. Usage laws were obviously even later.
Posted by: mikeski at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (DgGvY)

Operating the interior handle usually unlocks the door; at least that's the way it worked for generations. Modern cars with "child-proof" locks are a different matter. More like cop cars, the interior handles don't work if the "child-proof" device is engaged.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM (GuRu/)

186 JUST IN - Congressional Baseball Game Final Score:

Republicans- 31

Democrats - 11

Posted by: Mark1971 at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM (xPl2J)

187 Willowed:

Escaping dollar dominance -

So now the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), led by Russia, are discussing how to escape dollar dominance. Russian President, Vladimir Putin forecast the “beginning of the end” for the dollar in June 2023. Feb 29, 2024, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) Blog
Posted by: L - If they do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at June 12, 2024 05:26 PM (NFX2v)
==
The answer is they can't and they do not trust one another enough to agree on a currency to replace it. So it's gold or the dollar or more people getting stiffed by the Chinese refusal to accept the Yuan back they used to pay for something else a month ago. The Saudi's did the oil deal to tweak FJB. It's not policy, and they aren't dumb enough to always do it.

So please stop. It's almost as annoying as the gold bugs.

Posted by: Black JEM at June 12, 2024 11:19 PM (UVyKP)

188 Raising the legal minimum wage means everyone who doesn't get a raise now demands one. It's only fair.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Wait. You're saying if everyone demands the same amount of increase, then the poor don't really gain a thing!?
Dang that reality thing is bitch.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:19 PM (vJiyU)

189 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM (GuRu/)

Now, there's a hash for the hash Hall of Fame! (preens unjustifiably)

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:20 PM (GuRu/)

190 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert

"Band of Brothers" Love boat edition.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:20 PM (vJiyU)

191 Seatbelt at the shoulder pulled all the way out then fixed with a document clip. - Seatbelt is clamped, that's the legal part, and the other gently lays across your chest for the popo to see.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:21 PM (Iynsv)

192 Sometimes you think it's December....Zappa!!
Hi Mis.Hum🤪🤪🤪

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:22 PM (H0LYt)

193 Wait. You're saying if everyone demands the same amount of increase, then the poor don't really gain a thing!?
Dang that reality thing is bitch.
Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:19 PM (vJiyU)
===

When I asked, I got vacant stares.

And now a burger and fries is $15.99

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 11:22 PM (RIvkX)

194 I got my Honda Trail 125 today. It is a hoot. A few of things. When it is 105 degrees outside in the Las Cruces area you notice this when you are on a bike. 9 HP is not 90 HP, plan and drive accordingly. Carry water, lots of water, more water than you can imagine. The Border Patrol checkpoint agents feel confident you are not transporting illegals and wave you through. When off roading riding through sand here you can die or if you are not into drama, you can fall over in a hurry. New Mexicans let their dogs run wild - bring hand grenades. And 70 miles on glorified moped feels like 700 miles when you 29. And, I bought the perfect bike for me; anything bigger and I would be in a ditch somewhere. It was great day.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:23 PM (K89t5)

195 So the person who was feeling pretty good about their $35 an hour job is thinking they are about to be anally violated.
Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:08 PM (vJiyU)
===
The term is "wage compression"

Raising the legal minimum wage means everyone who doesn't get a raise now demands one. It's only fair.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 12, 2024 11:14 PM (RIvkX)

Most union contracts are tied to the minimum wage as well. Minimum wage goes up, so does the union pay scale. To me, wage increase legislation is one of the ways the Dems pay off the campaign cash ~~bribes~~ contributions by the unions. It's an indirect kickback.

Posted by: RickZ at June 12, 2024 11:24 PM (gKDq2)

196 Horrified cruise passengers spot Russian warships out their window as NATO on red alert

So just how horrified could they have been? They rooskies had been shadowed all the way across the Atlantic, and the cruise line was certainly in contact with the authorities. Hell, Captain Stubbin would of had Gopher and Issac up there running a bar and calling out the ships.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 11:25 PM (W/lyH)

197 AOP people are able to do things. It isn't universal.

Posted by: Filler at June 12, 2024 11:25 PM (VDPaF)

198 Seatbelt at the shoulder pulled all the way out then fixed with a document clip. - Seatbelt is clamped, that's the legal part, and the other gently lays across your chest for the popo to see.
Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:21 PM (Iynsv)

My sweet old '88 Chevy pickup has seatbelts that work like window roller blinds: you can tug the shoulder strap out, hold it for a second, and it will latch there, loose, until a hard braking event. That nice feature went away with the advent of airbags.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:26 PM (GuRu/)

199 It is a brief film clip from an Armed Services Radio program recorded in 1944, featuring Mel Blanc with Lucille Ball. Good for a laugh.

https://tinyurl.com/2tbc4r6b
Posted by: javems

Good little bit. Mel Blanc was one of a kind. Lucy was a cutie.

Who was the guy who jumped in to voice the one line by the "father"? Looked like a young John Astin ("Gomez") but the mustache was bushier than his usual.

Posted by: mindful webworker - what's up, Doc? at June 12, 2024 11:26 PM (GvJdg)

200 To be serious about it for a minute, what are a handful of Russian ships going to do? It's not the Napoleonic Wars anymore. Now I love the idea of making a big deal out of it just to make Biden look like shit, but really.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 12, 2024 11:27 PM (S6gqv)

201 BRICS, hahahahh, jajajaja ha. They've been pushing that brics canard for twenty years.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:27 PM (Iynsv)

202 "Buenos Aires — Thousands of far-left rioters mobilized to stop lawmakers from voting through President Milei’s tax overhauls."

Riot police in serious trouble. It's literally a hailstorm of rocks.

https://tinyurl.com/2vdx6xe8

Posted by: 13times at June 12, 2024 11:27 PM (TaPE6)

203 AOP people are able to do things. It isn't universal.
Posted by: Filler at June 12, 2024 11:25 PM (VDPaF)

Well, Democrats have problems remembering to breathe, so yes.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (GuRu/)

204 Who was the guy who jumped in to voice the one line by the "father"? Looked like a young John Astin ("Gomez") but the mustache was bushier than his usual.
Posted by: mindful webworker - what's up, Doc?

Jerry Colonna?

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (vJiyU)

205 "Buenos Aires — Thousands of far-left rioters mobilized to stop lawmakers from voting through President Milei’s tax overhauls."

Riot police in serious trouble. It's literally a hailstorm of rocks.

https://tinyurl.com/2vdx6xe8
Posted by: 13times at June 12, 2024 11:27 PM (TaPE6)

Have they no tear-gas? Have they no bullets?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (0eaVi)

206 JUST IN - Congressional Baseball Game Final Score:

Republicans- 31

Democrats - 11
Posted by: Mark1971

Did Barry throw out the first girly pitch?

Posted by: Miklos recalls the distinct limp wristed style at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (wWqRd)

207 Thanks for that Zappa MisHum and the girthness of tonight's ONT. Love the arrangement where the horns play Page's lead, shear genius!

Posted by: Pikov Andropov at June 12, 2024 11:29 PM (y7zkd)

208 Have they no tear-gas? Have they no bullets?
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Whiff this

Posted by: some guy named Buonaparte at June 12, 2024 11:30 PM (wWqRd)

209 Jerry Colonna?
Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (vJiyU)

Yes.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 12, 2024 11:30 PM (W/lyH)

210 Rat!!!!

You bastard!

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 11:30 PM (HXGNm)

211 the name Louie Corola comes to mind.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:31 PM (Iynsv)

212 209 Jerry Colonna?
Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:28 PM (vJiyU)

Yes.
Posted by: Diogenes
----------------------

Rhymes with Corola.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:32 PM (Iynsv)

213 >>> 186 JUST IN - Congressional Baseball Game Final Score:

Republicans- 31

Democrats - 11
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM (xPl2J)

Jill Stein: I want a recount!
Hillary!: NO YOU DON'T!!!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 11:32 PM (llON8)

214 "Hispanics" in my experience were hard workers. Blacks not so much. Does that make me racist?

Posted by: Filler at June 12, 2024 11:32 PM (VDPaF)

215 Now, there's a hash for the hash Hall of Fame! (preens unjustifiably)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Sa-lute!

Posted by: pNisU at June 12, 2024 11:33 PM (wWqRd)

216 Who was the guy who jumped in to voice the one line by the "father"? Looked like a young John Astin ("Gomez") but the mustache was bushier than his usual.
Posted by: mindful webworker - what's up, Doc? at June 12, 2024 11:26 PM (GvJdg)

Jerry Colonna. Yeah, I'm old.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at June 12, 2024 11:34 PM (iODuv)

217
Who was the guy who jumped in to voice the one line by the "father"? Looked like a young John Astin ("Gomez") but the mustache was bushier than his usual.
Posted by: mindful webworker - what's up, Doc?

Jerry Colonna?
Posted by: Some Rat

Yeah, that's right. Was that Kay Kyser as the MC?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 12, 2024 11:34 PM (63Dwl)

218 Re. the BRICS drama - it's not so much CHYna that concerns me, as how much the imbeciles running our feralgov have shit all over others' trust. Something that can't go on forever (money printer go brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

) won't.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 11:34 PM (llON8)

219 I bought the perfect bike for me; anything bigger and I would be in a ditch somewhere. It was great day.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:23 PM (K89t5)

Congratulations. I know at least a 1/2 dozen people who bought the wrong bike - because the local motorcycle shops just want to up-sell and feed egos.

Years ago I knew a group of older men who rode trail 90's pretty often in the Black Rock Desert. They all had fitted homemade +gas tanks to their bikes.

Posted by: 13times at June 12, 2024 11:35 PM (TaPE6)

220 186 JUST IN - Congressional Baseball Game Final Score:

Republicans- 31

Democrats - 11

Posted by: Mark1971 at June 12, 2024 11:17 PM

As usual, the Democrats did not include any defense spending in their budget!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 12, 2024 11:35 PM (HlyYF)

221 Posted by: nurse ratched

Nurse!! You've probably had some fantastic sunsets this week.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:36 PM (vJiyU)

222 No DEI scoring in the ball game?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 12, 2024 11:36 PM (63Dwl)

223 Have they no tear-gas? Have they no bullets?
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Whiff this
Posted by: some guy named Buonaparte at June 12, 2024 11:30 PM (wWqRd)

"It's grape, but it doesn't do my any good," Karen whined.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 11:37 PM (0eaVi)

224 Ok then.
Good night good Horde...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:37 PM (H0LYt)

225 Years ago I knew a group of older men who rode trail 90's pretty often in the Black Rock Desert. They all had fitted homemade +gas tanks to their bikes.
Posted by: 13times at June 12, 2024 11:35 PM (TaPE6)

The Wildcats?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 11:38 PM (0eaVi)

226 >>> 224 Ok then.
Good night good Horde...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:37 PM (H0LYt)

Hey, wait a minute, you just got here.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 12, 2024 11:38 PM (llON8)

227 218 Re. the BRICS drama - it's not so much CHYna that concerns me, as how much the imbeciles running our feralgov have shit all over others' trust. Something that can't go on forever (money printer go brrrrrrrrrrrrr! ) won't.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
-----------------------------

The world leader know that we are sitting on all of the oil and gas and that Trump will be president soon. But they must keep up face.

Posted by: Braenyard at June 12, 2024 11:38 PM (Iynsv)

228 194
The Paolo, he say, what in the hecka you mean by 'shrinkage'?

Posted by: The Paolo at June 12, 2024 10:38 PM (3Hm/H)
----
Just like the early word processors advertised, The Paolo is also WYSIWYG

Posted by: Ciampino - what's a bit of shrinkage? at June 12, 2024 11:39 PM (qfLjt)

229 222 No DEI scoring in the ball game?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 12, 2024 11:36 PM

The Democrats put in their female players after the outcome of the game was no longer at issue.

I notice the Left only promotes DEI on things where the metrics cannot be easily observed by the average citizen.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at June 12, 2024 11:40 PM (HlyYF)

230 Good night good Horde...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:37 PM (H0LYt)

Hey, wait a minute, you just got here.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

Yes! You just sit yourself down missy, we'll let you know when it's ok to leave.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:40 PM (vJiyU)

231 Nurse!! You've probably had some fantastic sunsets this week.
Posted by: Some Rat

You bet! And a humpback whale cruising south in the Sound a couple days ago.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 12, 2024 11:42 PM (HXGNm)

232 225 >>

They were just a group of friends with summer cabins at Eagle Lake.

Posted by: 13times at June 12, 2024 11:43 PM (TaPE6)

233 Shocking no one in the Horde

Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Rubio's Mexican Grill, within weeks of the $20/hr min wage taking effect, closed 50 restaurants and filed for bankruptcy so it can be made ready to sell.

These nitwits are apex products of big city public educations. They apparently never learned to read, do basic arithmetic, and make basic conclusions from factual evidence. My thoughts are give them $30/hr, $100/hr, as that will hasten the day the California Ponzi scheme blows up.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:43 PM (K89t5)

234 Jerry Colonna?
Posted by: Some Rat

Yup. That's the guy. Thanks.

Posted by: mindful webworker - classically classy at June 12, 2024 11:44 PM (GvJdg)

235 27 Interesting info on flag folding. I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 10:02 PM (0eaVi)

No shit!!!
Posted by: Mayor Pete Buttplug at June 12, 2024 10:03

After many yrs of reading here I'm beginning to think this site isn't very "woke".

I'm glad for the humor here as AOS often makes laugh out loud. Seldom do that otherwise in my life.

Well sometimes at our 11 month old puppy and Joe Biden.

Posted by: Farmer at June 12, 2024 11:45 PM (55Qr6)

236 120 hate the water bottls with tiny caps and openings

----

Suck it up like a man, and use a straw... ;-)

Posted by: As not seen on TV at June 12, 2024 11:45 PM (1AZG0)

237 >>> 233
==
Rubio's Mexican Grill, within weeks of the $20/hr min wage taking effect, closed 50 restaurants and filed for bankruptcy so it can be made ready to sell.

These nitwits are apex products of big city public educations. They apparently never learned to read, do basic arithmetic, and make basic conclusions from factual evidence. My thoughts are give them $30/hr, $100/hr, as that will hasten the day the California Ponzi scheme blows up.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:43 PM (K89t5)

Let them bake bread.

Posted by: Panera CEO at June 12, 2024 11:45 PM (llON8)

238 Shocking no one in the Horde

Idiots in California now want a $30/hr minimum wage.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Rubio's Mexican Grill, within weeks of the $20/hr min wage taking effect, closed 50 restaurants and filed for bankruptcy so it can be made ready to sell.

These nitwits are apex products of big city public educations. They apparently never learned to read, do basic arithmetic, and make basic conclusions from factual evidence. My thoughts are give them $30/hr, $100/hr, as that will hasten the day the California Ponzi scheme blows up.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:43 PM (K89t5)

But then who will buy junk from Amazon in California, and use Uber and Lyft, if most people are earning the true minimum wage, $0.00!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 12, 2024 11:46 PM (VNX3d)

239 230

Darn....I'm such a bad girl...😒
....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:47 PM (H0LYt)

240 Posted by: Black JEM at June 12, 2024 11:19 PM (UVyKP)

They weaponized the US Banking system, so of course other countries are going to start using other currencies.

Add in THEY see how bad inflation is with the US Dollar? so why trade it in for futures markets, when 6 months from now (a normal futures timeline) you have no idea WHAT that Dollar could be worth?

Biden admin, destroying our country, one step at a time.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 12, 2024 11:48 PM (xaFKb)

241 122 The term democracy does not appear anywhere in The US Constitution or Bill Of Rights.
Posted by: Ciampino

Geez Sheldon thanks for the info. I'm sure most morons understand the nuances of the structure of our governance. Many us started every school day repeating " and to the Republic, for which it stands". Can you hear my eyes rolling.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 10:47 PM (+qILM)
----
Don't mention it.
That wasn't meant to be personal - if you do actually read your whole post you'll notice that everybody used 'democracy' but there wasn't one mention of 'republic'. I see this omission everywhere and it stinks.

Posted by: Ciampino - Communist countries liked to use Democratic. at June 12, 2024 11:48 PM (qfLjt)

242 And...I so love you guys! 🥰
!!!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:49 PM (H0LYt)

243 Darn....I'm such a bad girl...😒
....
Posted by: COMountainMarie

Ummmm, by chance are you at Castle Anthrax?

Posted by: Some Rat at June 12, 2024 11:51 PM (vJiyU)

244 125 Hondas are banned in Colorado. Or about to be.
Well, that's what somebody said anyway.
You know they're about to. So you can't move to Montrose.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 12, 2024 11:52 PM (zdLoL)

245 243 Rat

Nah....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 12, 2024 11:53 PM (H0LYt)

246 While no one was surprised Manhattan was what it is, the trials in Fulton County, GA are bringing a level of corruption not seen in some time. Besides the Fani Willis and Sweetdick Honeycum, Esq. 'Nights Of Our Lives' soap opera going on, there is another trial where the defense attorney found out about an ex parte meeting between the judge, the prosecution and a witness. When the judge questioned how he knew about the meeting, the defense lawyer refused to say. Eventually, the judge had him held on a contempt of court charge, with the defense lawyer saying to the judge 'I only want to know why I wasn't at that meeting.' Incredibly corrupt. DEI, progressivism, black entitlement, whatever. Seeing this stuff happening to not just Trump only helps Trump. But this type of corruption is so corrosively damaging; when the legal system goes, so goes the Country. And I believe the damage being done to our legal system is deliberate.

Posted by: RickZ at June 12, 2024 11:54 PM (gKDq2)

247 Congratulations. I know at least a 1/2 dozen people who bought the wrong bike - because the local motorcycle shops just want to up-sell and feed egos.

Years ago I knew a group of older men who rode trail 90's pretty often in the Black Rock Desert. They all had fitted homemade +gas tanks to their bikes.
Posted by: 13times

I grew up riding a 1966 Trial 90 and once those days ended I never touched a bike for, lets see, mumbles something about multiple decades. It was remarkable how quickly everything came back. It was also remarkable how rusty I was some of finer but basic details of riding. I am not going say my not getting whacked by a pick up truck on the way home was a minor miracle. Calling it adjacent would be much, much closer to the truth. After that I spent the day on all the paved secondary road north of town - this being New Mexico I mostly had the place to myself. Everything really came together over the day - a month from now I will be ready to run from the cops.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:54 PM (K89t5)

248 I see this omission everywhere and it stinks.
Posted by: Ciampino

That's fair. Sometimes my inner asshole does a jail break.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * hanging out at the corner of Sanity and Madness at June 12, 2024 11:57 PM (+qILM)

249 "It's grape, but it doesn't do my any good," Karen whined.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 12, 2024 11:37 PM (0eaVi)

As an 8-year-old, my last thought as the anesthesia kicked in was, "Wait! That's not grape flavor! THEY LIED TO ME!" Clearly, I had my priorities in order as they were about to slice open my stomach.

Posted by: pookysgirl still shudders at the scent at June 12, 2024 11:57 PM (QD4Mo)

250 Interesting info on flag folding. I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

You called?

Posted by: David French at June 12, 2024 11:59 PM (elaR+)

251 of course it's deliberate, RickZ

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at June 13, 2024 12:00 AM (sJHOI)

252 And I believe the damage being done to our legal system is deliberate.
Posted by: RickZ

When "they" figured out, regardless of the law, ya just needed the right interpretation from the right judge.

Posted by: Some Rat at June 13, 2024 12:00 AM (vJiyU)

253 That's fair. Sometimes my inner asshole does a jail break.
Posted by: Sock Monkey

If you don't let them out once in a while, they get surly.

Surlier than normal.

Posted by: mikeski at June 13, 2024 12:01 AM (DgGvY)

254 I had a job between freshman and sophomore years where the boss had mislabeled a box of antennae as antennas. When I crossed out the wrong word and wrote the right word he was not as appreciative as I would have thought he would be
Posted by: N at June 12, 2024 10:15

LMAO, I'll have to tell that one to my intern. Actually, it's far from the truth, I want to retire been parttime for 2 yrs now. But why not, gets me out of the house and beats being a Walmart greeter, NTTATWWT.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 12:01 AM (55Qr6)

255 Congressional Baseball Game Final Score:

Republicans- 31

Democrats - 11

Bernie bro James Hodgkinson - 0

Posted by: Miklos vaguely recalls at June 13, 2024 12:02 AM (wWqRd)

256 Surlier than normal.
Posted by: mikeski

*looks at mikeski funny*

Posted by: Miklos, lawn integrity technician at June 13, 2024 12:04 AM (wWqRd)

257 Hondas are banned in Colorado. Or about to be.
Well, that's what somebody said anyway.
You know they're about to. So you can't move to Montrose.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver

But of course. Colorado is becoming the land of banned. And just like that Montrose is off my list of places to live. Well, the bill to ban semi automatic firearms had already made that decision for me. The last thing I need is to buy a place and while getting ready to move find out I will be a major felon for simply moving now banned firearms, legally acquired according to the Constitution and applicable laws, to a new home. These blue states are run by types, deletes, types, deletes scamps.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 13, 2024 12:05 AM (K89t5)

258 Nah....
Posted by: COMountainMarie

One of my Least Favorite Words

Posted by: Miklos will get over it at June 13, 2024 12:06 AM (wWqRd)

259 I really am tired...
Gosh. I so love being here....thanks you guys for being such great friends. The best place is the AoSHQ, and especially this ONT!!!
❤❤❤

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 13, 2024 12:08 AM (H0LYt)

260 My local Elk's Lodge does an annual flag retirement ceremony where go through the ritual of doing that. It is a lovely event. My flag folding skills are legend but not in the manner anyone likes to remember let alone discuss openly.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 13, 2024 12:08 AM (K89t5)

261 Don't forget Israeli, Great Balls of Fire.

https://tinyurl.com/4wfvwtem

'night

Posted by: Braenyard at June 13, 2024 12:11 AM (Iynsv)

262 {{{COMM}}} Hey Horde!

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 12:12 AM (Sgq8y)

263 Herd of elk adopt a donkey who went missing over five years ago in Auburn, California.

https://tinyurl.com/3438w2fu

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #89 at June 13, 2024 12:16 AM (qfLjt)

264 As an 8-year-old, my last thought as the anesthesia kicked in was, "Wait! That's not grape flavor! THEY LIED TO ME!" Clearly, I had my priorities in order as they were about to slice open my stomach.
Posted by: pookysgirl still shudders at the scent at June 12, 2024 11:57 PM (QD4Mo)

Grape flavored anesthesia? The times I've been put under have only offered the faint smell of wet blankets.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2024 12:17 AM (0eaVi)

265 {{{DDS}}}

So lovely to see you girl!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 13, 2024 12:18 AM (H0LYt)

266 263 Herd of elk adopt a donkey who went missing over five years ago in Auburn, California.

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That's gonna be one screwed up donkey.

Posted by: Juan Valdez and his Donkey at June 13, 2024 12:18 AM (dDmld)

267 Beautiful sunset.

Blessings to all y'all.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 13, 2024 12:18 AM (HXGNm)

268 Washington school 'bans mural of unofficial mascot Thor on walls claiming image of Norse God would be racist and sexist'

https://mol.im/a/13522353

Posted by: Ciampino - Any Person image will be racist and sexist at June 13, 2024 12:19 AM (qfLjt)

269 Interesting info on flag folding. I've heard that the correct way to fold a f@g flag was to roll it then shove it up an ass.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

You called?
Posted by: David French at June 12, 2024 11:59 PM (elaR+)

You can share with Sec. Buttgigger. You don't need to clean it between uses, if you don't want to....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2024 12:19 AM (0eaVi)

270 Grape flavored anesthesia? The times I've been put under have only offered the faint smell of wet blankets.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2024 12:17 AM (0eaVi)

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You're not hanging in the right circles.

Posted by: Bill Cosby at June 13, 2024 12:19 AM (dDmld)

271 Outrageous anti-Semitic vandalism sees pro-Palestinian protesters hurl red paint over HOMES of Brooklyn Museum director and board members

https://mol.im/a/13522831

Posted by: Ciampino - A dose of Pb is prescribed at June 13, 2024 12:21 AM (qfLjt)

272 263 Herd of elk adopt a donkey who went missing over five years ago in Auburn, California.

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Pffft.

Posted by: Romulus and Remus at June 13, 2024 12:21 AM (dDmld)

273 267nurse

And to you fine lady🧡

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 13, 2024 12:22 AM (H0LYt)

274 What Are the Mexico Reforms Spooking Markets?

https://tinyurl.com/ddpzum8s

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #90 at June 13, 2024 12:23 AM (qfLjt)

275
Washington school 'bans mural of unofficial mascot Thor on walls claiming image of Norse God would be racist and sexist'

https://mol.im/a/13522353
Posted by: Ciampino

They'd probably ban Val Hallen too.

https://dexterslab.fandom.com/wiki/Valhallen

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 13, 2024 12:25 AM (63Dwl)

276 Canada's plans for American CIVIL WAR after the election

https://mol.im/a/13521773

"..... surveyed hundreds of experts and government officials ..."

Top Men

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #91 at June 13, 2024 12:27 AM (qfLjt)

277 Risky Business reference upthread - great film, as well as a great satire on Yuppies. Favorite line by far:

"Who's the U-Boat commander?'

Posted by: John Drake High Atop The Kopet Dag Realizes That It IS The Caspian Sea! at June 13, 2024 12:27 AM (u/Zei)

278 271 Outrageous anti-Semitic vandalism sees pro-Palestinian protesters hurl red paint over HOMES of Brooklyn Museum director and board members

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Also, NY Jews were given a chance to "get off this subway train now" by America's Hitler youth.

Lovely bunch of kids we're bringing up in the West these days.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 13, 2024 12:27 AM (dDmld)

279 268 Washington school 'bans mural of unofficial mascot Thor on walls claiming image of Norse God would be racist and sexist'

https://mol.im/a/13522353
Posted by: Ciampino - Any Person image will be racist and sexist at June 13, 2024 12:19 AM (qfLjt)

They just hate white people, men in particular.

Posted by: Hateful Retards at June 13, 2024 12:28 AM (ohEAP)

280 "I love the silent hour of the night, For blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight — what may not bless my waking eyes.” — Anne Brontë

Love y'all...good night fine friends... l

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 13, 2024 12:28 AM (H0LYt)

281
Canada's plans for American CIVIL WAR after the election

They should build some facilities to house all the Maddows coming across the border.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 13, 2024 12:29 AM (63Dwl)

282 SpaceX
Launch was scrubbed owing to the heavy rainfall in Southern Florida caused by a tropical depression. More than 10" of rain has fallen.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #92 at June 13, 2024 12:30 AM (qfLjt)

283 Well, sleepiness is overtaking me. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2024 12:31 AM (GuRu/)

284 Had a heckuva bad, slow connection tonight. Then I moved the cell (hotspot) a few feet and everything went well. Hmm.

Anybody use StarLink?

Time to give it up for the night. Zappa's Stairway was ... interesting.

https://youtu.be/Sa_2Gdsrq-w

G'nite, y'all

Posted by: mindful webworker - disconnecting at June 13, 2024 12:31 AM (GvJdg)

285 Herd of elk adopt a donkey who went missing over five years ago in Auburn, California.
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Big Deal

Posted by: Lord Greystoke at June 13, 2024 12:34 AM (XeU6L)

286
1 [809 comments] 'Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden' [113.55 posts/day

Is this Cheetos and piss bottle territory? Motorman’s friend?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at June 13, 2024 12:37 AM (1oMKu)

287 Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas out of Olympics after being dealt fatal legal blow

https://mol.im/a/13522953

Now remove all those other women's trophies and amend the books.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #93 at June 13, 2024 12:38 AM (qfLjt)

288 Washington school 'bans mural of unofficial mascot Thor on walls claiming image of Norse God would be racist and sexist'

I think that Tammy-Al-Thor might chime in here.

Goodnight, COMM, happy to see you if only for a moment.

{{{{nurse}}} so jealous of your night time beach walks, I am still searching for that, I think.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 12:38 AM (Sgq8y)

289 Hey Horde!
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

*Miss One eyed Dixie Doodle wags tail*

Posted by: Miklos will get pics at June 13, 2024 12:41 AM (wWqRd)

290 Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas out of Olympics after being dealt fatal legal blow

In a hissy fit, she can take her balls and go home.

Posted by: RickZ at June 13, 2024 12:41 AM (gKDq2)

291 "I love the silent hour of the night, For blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight — what may not bless my waking eyes.” — Anne Brontë

Lately my dreams have included charmed sights of Lilly James.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2024 12:42 AM (W/lyH)

292 Pentagon contractor witnessed a 170-foot-long, 'barbell UFO'

https://mol.im/a/13514283

(Nah, it was one of those far-left, ANALysed, gay turds polished at both ends).

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #95 at June 13, 2024 12:42 AM (qfLjt)

293 Hillary Clinton stuns Democrats by endorsing George Latimer for Jamaal 'Five Alarm' Bowman's congressional seat

https://mol.im/a/13524335

Posted by: Ciampino - Five Alarm #96 at June 13, 2024 12:45 AM (qfLjt)

294 Dear Canada:

Mind your own fucking business.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at June 13, 2024 12:46 AM (0FoWg)

295 (Nah, it was one of those far-left, ANALysed, gay turds polished at both ends).

Posted by: Ciampino

I am not having two left hands

Posted by: Achmed al-Mohammed at June 13, 2024 12:49 AM (wWqRd)

296 Feds step in to prosecute Chicago gangsters accused of random murder of National Guardsman, 19, after Soros-backed DA Kim Foxx didn't bother

https://mol.im/a/13523361

Posted by: Ciampino - not Cicago fire days #97 at June 13, 2024 12:50 AM (qfLjt)

297 Canada should build new housing for the millions of Democrats that will come their way. I suggest the Habitat housing pioneered in Montreal.

Posted by: Tennessee Volunteer at June 13, 2024 12:50 AM (mcJ4U)

298 So Canada... Just what are you planning?
Offense? Defense? Hell, we will give you detroit. Even throw in the muzzies in Minnesota. But we get BC.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2024 12:51 AM (W/lyH)

299 290 Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas out of Olympics after being dealt fatal legal blow

In a hissy fit, she can take her balls and go home.

Posted by: RickZ at June 13, 2024 12:41 AM (gKDq2)
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Comment of the Week candidate.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #98 at June 13, 2024 12:53 AM (qfLjt)

300 I suggest the Habitat housing pioneered in Montreal.
Posted by: Tennessee Volunteer

"The Olympics of '68"

Posted by: Miklos, in best Canadian Bryan Adams voice at June 13, 2024 12:54 AM (wWqRd)

301 I will build MILLIONS of hosers, um in Canadia, on the border where Beau died.

FIFTY NINE FORTY OR FIGHT, Fat

Posted by: Preznit Joey B. at June 13, 2024 12:56 AM (wWqRd)

302 {{{{nurse}}} so jealous of your night time beach walks, I am still searching for that, I think.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 12:38 AM (Sgq8y)

Come on in! The water's fine.

Posted by: Bruce the Shark at June 13, 2024 12:57 AM (0eaVi)

303 Re Pistols clip: Johnny sounded exactly the same as the record so no studio tricks on him..Steve was a great great basic guitar player at that point, the little sloppier sounded really good. Sid was completely useless lol.

Posted by: Azjaeger at June 13, 2024 12:58 AM (3/XaG)

304 Dr Anthony 'Gnome of Silence' Fauci's department hid plans to create mutant monkeypox virus that 'could've started pandemic,' bombshell Congress report finds

https://mol.im/a/13519709

Posted by: Ciampino - The Gnome of Silence #98 at June 13, 2024 12:59 AM (qfLjt)

305 So Canada... Just what are you planning?
Offense? Defense? Hell, we will give you detroit. Even throw in the muzzies in Minnesota. But we get BC.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2024 12:51 AM (W/lyH)

Wouldn't Alberta be a better fit?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2024 12:59 AM (0eaVi)

306 I am not going say my not getting whacked by a pick up truck on the way home was a minor miracle.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at June 12, 2024 11:54 PM (K89t5)

New Mexico? Are you near the mountains? What about logging roads? Though, idiots get boozed up and think it okay to get sideways on gravel/dirt roads - on blind corners.

Spending time finding somewhat out of the way old, unused logging roads near a creek is worth the time investment. And always ride with a buddy (sorry for the public service announcement).

Posted by: 13times at June 13, 2024 01:01 AM (CpTFW)

307 Hey Miss Dixie Doodle, My little granddog has been sick these last few days, breaks my heart, this does

My goal is to restore him to health and wellness.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 01:03 AM (Sgq8y)

308 Democrat Rep. Maxine 'Monkeypox' Waters Says DEI is Important Because Black Prosecutors and Judges Like Letitia James and Tanya Chutkan Are Going After Trump (VIDEO)

https://tinyurl.com/4y9w67wd

Posted by: Ciampino - The Toupee #98 at June 13, 2024 01:05 AM (qfLjt)

309 I've posted this link before, Canada's plan to invade U.S.:

https://tinyurl.com/28ys3dte

The wryest comment was, I believe by AOP (?), 'Any plan that includes as a primary target Fargo, ND, should probably be reconsidered.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc at June 13, 2024 01:05 AM (XeU6L)

310 Woman erupts with rage at Mexican restaurant after baby disturbs meal

https://mol.im/a/13522347

I thought it was going to be 'erupts in boils' LOL.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #98 at June 13, 2024 01:07 AM (qfLjt)

311 Come on in! The water's fine.
Posted by: Bruce the Shark

Candygram

Posted by: anonymousklos at June 13, 2024 01:08 AM (wWqRd)

312 Kevin 'Any Hole In A Storm' Spacey confirms he was on a plane with Bill Clinton, Jeffrey Epstein and 'young girls'

https://mol.im/a/13522195

Put that way they could all have been flying United.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #99 at June 13, 2024 01:10 AM (qfLjt)

313 I loved Jesse Waters spoof on a imaginary Trump campaign slogan...

Joe Biden is Taxing Your Tips to Pay for Illegal's Transexuals Surgery

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 01:11 AM (55Qr6)

314 Border patrol agent tells CNN that if he doesn’t allow the invasion, he’ll get fired

https://tinyurl.com/45mds9v6

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #100 at June 13, 2024 01:13 AM (qfLjt)

315 Oakland man, 77, is arrested after shooting dead suspected burglar

https://mol.im/a/13522375

The system is too quick to arrest people when such things occur. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #101 at June 13, 2024 01:17 AM (qfLjt)

316 The system is too quick to arrest people when such things occur. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?
Posted by: Ciampino
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Especially since he was already dead. Seems unjust.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc at June 13, 2024 01:20 AM (XeU6L)

317 DDS,
Git yer bum out here and I'll walk with you. I have a guest room.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 13, 2024 01:21 AM (HXGNm)

318 Still not dark yet.

Posted by: nurse ratched at June 13, 2024 01:21 AM (HXGNm)

319 305
Wouldn't Alberta be a better fit?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 13, 2024 12:59 AM (0eaVi)
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Alberta definitely, it has the better NHL teams.

Posted by: Ciampino - Pucks forever at June 13, 2024 01:23 AM (qfLjt)

320 Holy carp. There's been a shooting at a rural gated community near here. Not much in the news other than 3 shot. It was at Lost Lakes, near Dixon IL.

On my Neighborhood whatever which I seldom read someone said their friend had a son that was suicidal and he was involved. Sounds like he freaked out, Mom calleed 911, then he shot 3 cops and then himself.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 01:23 AM (55Qr6)

321 Peeking in

Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2024 01:24 AM (fwDg9)

322 Cal State U -- holding Univ admins trapped in building by pro-Muzzies
LIVE FEED
https://youtu.be/UTjEMzZa9CI

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #102 at June 13, 2024 01:33 AM (qfLjt)

323 Stay at Peking Inn come with free egg roll.

Posted by: zombie mickey rooney at June 13, 2024 01:34 AM (ohEAP)

324 Cal State U -- holding Univ admins trapped in building by pro-Muzzies
LIVE FEED
https://youtu.be/UTjEMzZa9CI
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It's shut down.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc at June 13, 2024 01:35 AM (XeU6L)

325 Nope, back on...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc at June 13, 2024 01:36 AM (XeU6L)

326 Thank you, nurse, so very sweet of you. Got a wedding here in October, trying to squeeze the MoMe in too. I hope that it is an open invitation because I just may take you up on this some day.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 01:36 AM (Sgq8y)

327 Oh my lord, gotta love typos...

Linda & Herb H
Lost Lake
9h

Did they catch whomever did this? Is it safe to beat outside?

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 01:37 AM (55Qr6)

328 Tony Lo Bianco, actor who played tough guys and a famed mayor, dies at 87

https://tinyurl.com/2bupt99m

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #103 at June 13, 2024 01:40 AM (qfLjt)

329 The system is too quick to arrest people when such things occur. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #101 at June 13, 2024 01:17 AM (qfLjt)

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"'Innocent until proven guilty' is a social construct of the white cisheteropatriarchal oppressor, h8r!"

Posted by: ShainS -- Make Mean Tweets Great Again! at June 13, 2024 01:46 AM (NGa9E)

330 Cal State U -- holding Univ admins trapped in building by pro-Muzzies
LIVE FEED
https://youtu.be/UTjEMzZa9CI

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #102 at June 13, 2024 01:33 AM (qfLjt)

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Behead them all, it's the only way to be sure!

Anyway ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Make Mean Tweets Great Again! at June 13, 2024 01:48 AM (NGa9E)

331 Went out to the garage for a smoke and lost my wedding ring. I was twisting it around on my finger to ascertain my fluid retention for the day. It went plunk and rolled around the garage floor and I can't find it, first time it has been absent from my finger in over 40 years. I will find it in the morning, probably after I back up over it with my car. Good night, my Horde family.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 01:48 AM (Sgq8y)

332 I went and fought in a war in which my government backed Radical Islam. They did. They continue to do so.
Radical Islamic Communism as well.
What is one to think, when universities in the United States in NYC, California, Boston, fed pernicious killers to other countries.
I've been unpopular for a long time.
I find most US Veterans from campaigns either deluded ignorant or evil. At best they got suckered into fighting for something that is just plain bad news.
I managed to get out alive, many of my friends did not, and on escaping Customs I kissed the ground at the base of the American Flag.

Posted by: LenNeal at June 13, 2024 01:54 AM (9yXr+)

333 331
Who was it lost a ring down their bathroom sink

Posted by: LenNeal at June 13, 2024 01:55 AM (9yXr+)

334 Tony Lo Bianco, actor who played tough guys and a famed mayor, dies at 87

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #103 at June 13, 2024 01:40 AM (qfLjt)

Thanks for that info. Saw Tony Lo Bianco on Broadway in '83 in Arthur Miller's 'A View From The Bridge'. Good actor.

Posted by: RickZ at June 13, 2024 01:57 AM (gKDq2)

335 I admit I blew a fucking gasket learning the US SDS had people on the ground in the Killing Fields of Cambodia. Exploded.
Absolutely lost it.
Line meet sand.

Posted by: LenNeal at June 13, 2024 02:01 AM (9yXr+)

336 I think that Piper lost her ring, but recovered it fairly quickly. I lost my wedding band, the engagement ring was lost many years before that. I looked down at my hand one day and the diamond was gone, setting still there but no diamond. It didn't matter at the time because hubs was still around, and he was still my hubs, a most wonderful man.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 02:04 AM (Sgq8y)

337 And just like that, I killed the thread. Good night you guys.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 13, 2024 02:25 AM (Sgq8y)

338 Any IT ; Zoom just threw a spyware ad on a Mint install yesterday.

???

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 13, 2024 02:27 AM (IG4Id)

339 There is nothing more important than being gay.

Posted by: There Is Nothing More Important Than Being Gay at June 13, 2024 02:38 AM (JKPiI)

340 337: with no apparent motive

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at June 13, 2024 02:38 AM (JKPiI)

341 They did send a tug with the fleet
Posted by: N
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That's nothing. Every time the the Admiral Kuznetsov (the sole Russian aircraft carrier ) leaves port, it's accompanied by TWO ocean going tugs. Mainly because most of the time, it gets towed back.
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The 74 Trail 90 came with a little half-gallon(?) spare tank that looked like the old desert canteens and was mounted just under that big rear rack. Used to ride out in that big expanse of nothing around Alkali lake, east of Minden.
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As an 8-year-old, my last thought as the anesthesia kicked in was, "Wait! That's not grape flavor! THEY LIED TO ME!"
Posted by: pookysgirl
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They always lie to 8 year olds. They told me that I could have all the jello I wanted after my tonsils were gone. The didn't tell me that it all would taste like chloroform.
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Hell, we will give you detroit. Even throw in the muzzies in Minnesota. But we get BC.
Posted by: Diogenes
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And Alberta. Besides the oil, we get the Oilers and the Canucks. They become American teams. OK, and the Flames.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 13, 2024 02:51 AM (oa+Vn)

342 A journalist at CSULA is reporting that the university president has refused repeated offers to exit the student services building currently being occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #104 at June 13, 2024 02:58 AM (qfLjt)

343 DDS... if you're lurking before turning in...

Re: lost small item on garage floor:

My little trick for this is-- Get a flashlight, turn it on, lay it on the floor. Dim or shut off the overhead light. Scan carefully as you move the flashlight slowly around. Anything on the floor will cast a (relatively) long shadow.

Posted by: JQ at June 13, 2024 03:14 AM (njWTi)

344 320
More on that shooting: 3 law enforcement officers, suspect shot near Dixon, Illinois, police say

https://t.co/Mnzxb07INg

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #105 at June 13, 2024 03:17 AM (qfLjt)

345 Babylon Bee: Man Arrested For Urinating On New Pride Urinals

https://buff.ly/4aZ3M4f

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #106 at June 13, 2024 03:22 AM (qfLjt)

346 Not sure I am wanting to get up in 20 minutes

Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2024 03:29 AM (fwDg9)

347 Unbelievable scene right now
@CalStateLA

https://tinyurl.com/mr2swc8w

Posted by: Ciampino - Wed Update #107 at June 13, 2024 03:38 AM (qfLjt)

348 Dixon, Illinois has ties to both Abe and Ronnie.

Posted by: Filler at June 13, 2024 03:43 AM (YrfxG)

349 My knowledge of the Dixon connection to Lincoln and Reagan makes me more informed than 99% of "journalists."

Posted by: Filler at June 13, 2024 03:51 AM (YrfxG)

350 My knowledge of the Dixon connection to Lincoln and Reagan makes me more informed than 99% of "journalists."
Posted by: Filler at June 13, 2024 03:51 AM (YrfxG)

Well, you didn't go to journaljizm school, didya?

Posted by: RickZ at June 13, 2024 04:01 AM (gKDq2)

351 Unbelievable scene right now
@CalStateLA

https://tinyurl.com/mr2swc8w
Posted by: Ciampino

Stalin started out as a major thief so there is precedent.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at June 13, 2024 04:10 AM (fuTvC)

352 There is no better philosophy to ascribe to than the one described therein. It's also entirely fitting to structure one's life in accord with that philosophy.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at June 13, 2024 04:19 AM (hKoQL)

353 Morning, fellow insomaniacals! Pixy seems to be late?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 13, 2024 04:20 AM (omVj0)

354 Dixon, Illinois has ties to both Abe and Ronnie.
Posted by: Filler at June 13, 2024 03:43

Yes indeed. Abe was stationed here during the Blak Hawk War and Dutch went to high school w/ my grandad.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 04:28 AM (55Qr6)

355 Lunch packed, French Toast on, Coffee is up

Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2024 04:29 AM (fwDg9)

356 Not sure I am wanting to get up in 20 minutes
Posted by: Skip at June 13, 2024

***
I know I didn't, 90 minutes ago, and I did get back to sleep for a while before the alarm.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 13, 2024 04:30 AM (omVj0)

357 Good morning morons

I wish I was asleep now

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:32 AM (RIvkX)

358 Morning, San Fran, Skip, and Alteria! Farmer and Irongrampa too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 13, 2024 04:36 AM (omVj0)

359 I'm watching last night's mayoral debate and can't decide which candidate sucks the least. The moderators suck too. The chick is an up-talker and the dude is flaming.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:38 AM (RIvkX)

360 Candidate: "I'm a proud Democrat"

Franpsycho: *crosses name off list*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:39 AM (RIvkX)

361 Why the heck am I awake now?

Need my beauty sleep before the Karen Read trial resumes at 9a Eastern.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 13, 2024 04:40 AM (ufFY8)

362 The chick is an up-talker and the dude is flaming.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:38

OK, I'm convinced you do really live in SF, an endangered species, a conservative in SF.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 04:41 AM (55Qr6)

363 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 13, 2024 04:36

Morning WA. we are like NO, yesterday was 93 w/ high humidity. Early here for this time of the yr.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 04:45 AM (55Qr6)

364 I'm watching last night's mayoral debate
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:38 AM (RIvkX)

Don't get Mrs. DIG started. We read a book about the Night Strangler Richard Ramirez. Investigators had a unique show print from him that was withheld from the public. The Mayor of San Francisco released that info publicly. Ramirez changed his shoes.

That mayor was....Dianne Feinstein.

I still hear Mrs. DIG bitch about it when her name is mentioned.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 13, 2024 04:45 AM (ufFY8)

365 OK, I'm convinced you do really live in SF, an endangered species, a conservative in SF.
Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 04:41 AM (55Qr6)
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Heh. I've been bitching about living here for over 10 years! That was what convinced you?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:47 AM (RIvkX)

366 Noodus pixyana

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 13, 2024 04:47 AM (omVj0)

367 That was what convinced you?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:47 AM (RIvkX)

Ok, I LOLed.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 13, 2024 04:48 AM (ufFY8)

368 They are arguing about who wants to give more free stuff to the street people.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:49 AM (RIvkX)

369 Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 13, 2024 04:49

You convinced me long ago, it was just too good a set up for a joke. Hey Deplorable laughed.

Posted by: Farmer at June 13, 2024 04:52 AM (55Qr6)

370 And just like that Montrose is off my list of places to live. Well, the bill to ban semi automatic firearms had already made that decision for me.

The bill failed after the public comment period. You're just amazing! I'm sending people here to watch you for their amusement. They don't believe me when I tell them.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at June 13, 2024 07:44 AM (zdLoL)

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