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The Morning Rant: Minimalist Edition
In late 2023, the capital city of Buenos Aires — home to the most desirable real estate in the country — estimated that one in seven homes was vacant. The Argentine Real Estate Chamber said at the end of 2023 that the supply of rental properties in Buenos Aires fell by 95 percent in the three years since the Rental Law was passed.
Sadly, the supply of housing in many American cities and states follows this pattern. NYC has horrendous rent control laws that have depressed the supply of housing for generations. And California, with its combination of insane rent control in many cities, coupled with equally maniacal construction restrictions, has housing costs that are out of control.
Milei overturned the Rental Law with an executive decree in December, one of many sweeping changes he implemented in a program he described as “shock therapy” for Argentina’s moribund socialist economy. Newsweek on Tuesday described the result as a “surge in housing supply” that directly caused a “drop in rental prices.” “Since Millei’s repeal of rent control laws took effect on December 29, the supply of rental housing in Buenos Aires has jumped by 195.23%, according to the Statistical Observatory of the Real Estate Market of the Real Estate College,” Newsweek said.In less than one year, there has been a tectonic shift in a major market in Argentina, all because one man saw the evil of central planning and the societal destruction that it wreaks. But the lesson will be lost on America. The Harris/Obama junta is busily formulating plans for more central control of housing, and there seem to be plans in the works for price controls on other goods. Unless these budding dictators are also capable of changing human nature, they are doomed to fail. All they will get -- and it's probably the unstated goal -- is a decrease in supply and quality of every controlled good. Thousands of years of human history backs up that consequence. But THIS TIME will be different, because they have the right people in charge!
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Morning all.
Posted by: Turn 2 at August 15, 2024 11:00 AM (JfxgE)
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st!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (Wnv9h)
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Nooded
Posted by: Turn 2 at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (JfxgE)
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Not first.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (QNSds)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (Wnv9h)
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Commenting present
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2024 11:02 AM (4+54B)
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Can he invade Canada?
Posted by: Stateless at August 15, 2024 11:02 AM (jvJvP)
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"The Harris/Obama junta is busily formulating plans for more central control of housing, and there seem to be plans in the works for price controls on other goods. "
Whatever their "plan" turns out to be, you can bet it will be unconstitutional.
Whatever their "plan" turns out to be, you can bet it will be unconstitutional.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (QNSds)
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And yet here in the PDRM we have people agitating for the return of rent control. Smfh...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (Wnv9h)
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Kamala is our Hugo Chavez.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (63Dwl)
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But the lesson will be lost on America. The Harris/Obama junta is busily formulating plans for more central control of housing, and there seem to be plans in the works for price controls on other goods.
harris' touting of price controls on food is funny because noted economist putin just put in price controls on food about a week ago.
harris' touting of price controls on food is funny because noted economist putin just put in price controls on food about a week ago.
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (oY6Yp)
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (/7KEl)
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kicks rock*
Not first.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (Wnv9h)
In new economy Kalamarade, everyone is first.
And last.
Not first.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (Wnv9h)
In new economy Kalamarade, everyone is first.
And last.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (W/lyH)
Posted by: Stateless at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (jvJvP)
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM (Da7Vv)
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Meh, the truth is that the Kamala/Kalorama crowd do not literally care what happens to the people they rule. Perfect textbook example of a corrupt aristocracy described by Aristotle.
They don't last that long historically but leave a lotta ruin behind their period of misrule.
They don't last that long historically but leave a lotta ruin behind their period of misrule.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM (kW+z9)
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If you like your crime, you can keep your crime. But don’t come crying to me.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM (noMf3)
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The rent is too damned high!
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM (ufFY8)
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The Harris/Stole Valor junta !
Posted by: runner at August 15, 2024 11:05 AM (V13WU)
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Love Elon's post - turn on the sound too:
https://x.com/i/status/1823742501884453312
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM
That's all kinds of awesome.
https://x.com/i/status/1823742501884453312
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM
That's all kinds of awesome.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:05 AM (Wnv9h)
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I don't understand these people that want to control everything everyone else is doing. It's insane. You don't even follow your own rules. Why enforce them on others? It's evil.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:05 AM (Ectld)
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NYC and California survive because there historically has been a wealthy class of people who subsidize the rent-seeking freeloaders in controlled housing. Rent-controlled units only mean that the landlord has to over-charge "market" tenants to make up for the shortfall.
So long as there are tenants willing to absorb that over-charge, then the corrupt system will sustain itself. Rentals are booming in NYC, so at least for now the system is not in danger of imploding. But give the commies a few more decades and we'll see where we are.
So long as there are tenants willing to absorb that over-charge, then the corrupt system will sustain itself. Rentals are booming in NYC, so at least for now the system is not in danger of imploding. But give the commies a few more decades and we'll see where we are.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:06 AM (iFTx/)
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In Argentina the left hates Milei, because IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2024 11:06 AM (D7oie)
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"Only Kamala the Great can pull off the perfect communist community. Praise her Holy Name."
most of media
most of media
Posted by: illiniwek at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (Cus5s)
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I think the US lags a bit behind global trends. So, I think we'll see a concerted effort to implement socialism/fascism here before it gets any better, assuming it does.
Whether a Trump administration in 2024 can stave that off is debatable.
Whether a Trump administration in 2024 can stave that off is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (Q4IgG)
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"Affordable Housing"
This is one of my favorite illustrations. Now I will be the first to acknowledge I really don't want the value of my home to fluctuate in the wrong direction.
Many decades of government involvment, with various carrot and stick arrangements with large banks, has resulted in ..... Well I don't know what you call it. Let's just say that nobody really knows who owns what, and officially at least, very many large institutions are "too big to fail".
As a society, we have to get it in our heads, that the people who have destroyed the system are not in any way shape or form to be allowed to try and Fix What It Is That They Broke.
If you are appalled by their breathtaking inexperience and ineptitude, and you should be, you will REALLY REALLY not like their "solutions". Don't be fooled.
This is one of my favorite illustrations. Now I will be the first to acknowledge I really don't want the value of my home to fluctuate in the wrong direction.
Many decades of government involvment, with various carrot and stick arrangements with large banks, has resulted in ..... Well I don't know what you call it. Let's just say that nobody really knows who owns what, and officially at least, very many large institutions are "too big to fail".
As a society, we have to get it in our heads, that the people who have destroyed the system are not in any way shape or form to be allowed to try and Fix What It Is That They Broke.
If you are appalled by their breathtaking inexperience and ineptitude, and you should be, you will REALLY REALLY not like their "solutions". Don't be fooled.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (y1SYr)
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harris' touting of price controls on food is funny because noted economist putin just put in price controls on food about a week ago.
Posted by: anachronda
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I was assured that Russia's economy was doing just fine.
Too many people believe that wars spur the economy (which is a vile application of Keynesian economics). It doesn't and Bastiat's Broken Window example is why.
You never see how that money and blood squandered in a war could be used productively by society.
Posted by: anachronda
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I was assured that Russia's economy was doing just fine.
Too many people believe that wars spur the economy (which is a vile application of Keynesian economics). It doesn't and Bastiat's Broken Window example is why.
You never see how that money and blood squandered in a war could be used productively by society.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (kW+z9)
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (1Yy3c)
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Kamala is our Hugo Chavez.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (63Dwl)
I am just hoping that she isn't our Isabelita Perón
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 15, 2024 11:03 AM (63Dwl)
I am just hoping that she isn't our Isabelita Perón
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (D7oie)
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Love Elon's post - turn on the sound too:
https://x.com/i/status/1823742501884453312
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM
That's all kinds of awesome.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:05 AM (Wnv9h)
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Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
https://x.com/i/status/1823742501884453312
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 11:04 AM
That's all kinds of awesome.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 15, 2024 11:05 AM (Wnv9h)
________
Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (iFTx/)
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Was this rent-control law passed by the Argentine parliament (or whatever it is they call their legislature)? If so, how can the President just overturn it by decree?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
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I want to be one of the right people. Put me in charge!
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (1Yy3c)
you have to "buy in"
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (1Yy3c)
you have to "buy in"
Posted by: BignJames at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (AwYPR)
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But THIS TIME will be different, because they have the right people in charge!
And when it fails, it's because "outside agitators" disrupted their beautiful and perfect system.
And when it fails, it's because "outside agitators" disrupted their beautiful and perfect system.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (NR6c1)
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" Kamala is our Hugo Chavez."
I wonder if Chavez and other dictators were puppets for their own DeepStates, or if that is mainly a Western Civ' thang.
I wonder if Chavez and other dictators were puppets for their own DeepStates, or if that is mainly a Western Civ' thang.
Posted by: illiniwek at August 15, 2024 11:11 AM (Cus5s)
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It's just a huge sea change in the electorate. Decades ago, even rank and file Democrats understood central planning and socialism dont work. But when you have generations of renters that cant seem to get near the American dream, they'll give socialism a try.
Maybe this "birds of a feather" with government control, but I'd like to see some laws forbidding private equity from getting into single family housing. I think this has had far more to do with housing becoming unaffordable for the middle class. Blackstone has basically turned AZ into some serfdom with buying up houses to rent at sky high prices.
Maybe this "birds of a feather" with government control, but I'd like to see some laws forbidding private equity from getting into single family housing. I think this has had far more to do with housing becoming unaffordable for the middle class. Blackstone has basically turned AZ into some serfdom with buying up houses to rent at sky high prices.
Posted by: Blago at August 15, 2024 11:12 AM (wMRY8)
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Wirtschaftswunder ,which describes what Ludwig Erhard did to restore a destroyed W. German economy, is what is needed in the West.
Unfortunately, I think we have to ride the barrel over a fiscal Niagara Falls first before that can be instituted.
Unfortunately, I think we have to ride the barrel over a fiscal Niagara Falls first before that can be instituted.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:12 AM (kW+z9)
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How affordable is Pelosi's housing ??
Posted by: runner at August 15, 2024 11:12 AM (V13WU)
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The banks will not mark the value of real estate to market value, because they have eleventy gazillion "underlying securities" and triple-A rated mortgage backed securities that are a little better than dog shit. At least that was the case 20 years ago.
There is no free lunch, no free anything. Modern politicians are like a mechanic who isn't a mechanic saying "well let's try this". Politicians will always and ever hit "Print" on the great Confetti Buck Cannon, because they want to save their hide. So you'll have morons suggesting cash payments with borrowed currency to those "experiencing" high inflation on grocery prices.
Price supports. Paying farmers not to grow food. Welfare to people who can't afford to eat or feed themselves, yet are subsidized to have a family, who they can't feed either. And so it goes.
"I'm With The Government, And I'm Here To Help". Reagan was correct about that. With friends like that ....
There is no free lunch, no free anything. Modern politicians are like a mechanic who isn't a mechanic saying "well let's try this". Politicians will always and ever hit "Print" on the great Confetti Buck Cannon, because they want to save their hide. So you'll have morons suggesting cash payments with borrowed currency to those "experiencing" high inflation on grocery prices.
Price supports. Paying farmers not to grow food. Welfare to people who can't afford to eat or feed themselves, yet are subsidized to have a family, who they can't feed either. And so it goes.
"I'm With The Government, And I'm Here To Help". Reagan was correct about that. With friends like that ....
Posted by: Common Tater at August 15, 2024 11:13 AM (y1SYr)
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Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
No, the heads are superimposed. Those guys have a lot of actual videos.
No, the heads are superimposed. Those guys have a lot of actual videos.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:13 AM (xCA6C)
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25 I think the US lags a bit behind global trends. So, I think we'll see a concerted effort to implement socialism/fascism here before it gets any better, assuming it does.
now we have ai. we can do it *right*. all hail commissar chatgpt!
now we have ai. we can do it *right*. all hail commissar chatgpt!
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:13 AM (oY6Yp)
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Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
There were some weird color effects -- like at one point, it looked like the red of Trump's tie shows through on his back -- so I assume the latter. Still, pretty hilarious.
There were some weird color effects -- like at one point, it looked like the red of Trump's tie shows through on his back -- so I assume the latter. Still, pretty hilarious.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (/y8xj)
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How affordable is Pelosi's housing ??
Posted by: runner
Her ice cream freezer alone is unaffordable for most people.
Posted by: runner
Her ice cream freezer alone is unaffordable for most people.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (v6JzV)
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Simon Skinner: Lock me up.
Nicholas Angel: I'm sorry?
Simon Skinner: I'm a slasher! I must be stopped!
Nicholas Angel: You're a what?
Simon Skinner: A slasher... of prices! I'm Simon Skinner - I run the local supermarché. Drop in and see me sometime - my discounts are *criminal*. Catch me later!
Nicholas Angel: I'm sorry?
Simon Skinner: I'm a slasher! I must be stopped!
Nicholas Angel: You're a what?
Simon Skinner: A slasher... of prices! I'm Simon Skinner - I run the local supermarché. Drop in and see me sometime - my discounts are *criminal*. Catch me later!
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (Aqu9a)
Posted by: runner at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (V13WU)
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But THIS TIME will be different, because they have the right people in charge!
And when it fails, it's because "outside agitators" disrupted their beautiful and perfect system.
You forgot to mention greedy wreckers.
And when it fails, it's because "outside agitators" disrupted their beautiful and perfect system.
You forgot to mention greedy wreckers.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (xCA6C)
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Hey kids! Let’s quit distorting the economy with legislation! Hey kids! Let’s abandon our state imposed pagan religion just like the US Constitution says! Name an Amendment, any Amendment.
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (noMf3)
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I am happily enjoying the (free) spinach-and-feta croissant from the local coffee shop which has excommunicated me because I dared to say to one of their clerks, "Nice to see some slim people around here." Some Karen overheard, got offended, and complained to her Karen manager.
At $5/croissant, I don't need that kind of attitude.
At $5/croissant, I don't need that kind of attitude.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (J2vNu)
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... because they have the right people in charge!
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
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Them? Really?
OK, if you say so.
JOY JOY JOY!
WEIRD WEIRD WEIRD!
Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM
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Them? Really?
OK, if you say so.
JOY JOY JOY!
WEIRD WEIRD WEIRD!
Posted by: Near-Average Intelligence Left-wing Dullards at August 15, 2024 11:14 AM (wzAuc)
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Was this rent-control law passed by the Argentine parliament (or whatever it is they call their legislature)? If so, how can the President just overturn it by decree?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
The President has the right to issue what are essentially binding executive orders and the Cámara de Diputados has the obligation to vote on them, either up or down. A fair number of Milei's orders got shot down, but a number got through. Some of course were the sole responsibility of the President of course and the legislature didn't get a say
It is similar to when Jefferson made the Louisiana purchase and then passed the vote on it to Congress, and they all said, no, Tommy, you are cool
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
The President has the right to issue what are essentially binding executive orders and the Cámara de Diputados has the obligation to vote on them, either up or down. A fair number of Milei's orders got shot down, but a number got through. Some of course were the sole responsibility of the President of course and the legislature didn't get a say
It is similar to when Jefferson made the Louisiana purchase and then passed the vote on it to Congress, and they all said, no, Tommy, you are cool
Posted by: Kindltot at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (D7oie)
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Milei you long time!
IF this guy survives, he's going to be a hero to the whole world.
I never thought he'd be this much fun to have around.
I for one welcome our new Argentine etc etc.
Our homegrown SOB's will have to run to keep up.b
IF this guy survives, he's going to be a hero to the whole world.
I never thought he'd be this much fun to have around.
I for one welcome our new Argentine etc etc.
Our homegrown SOB's will have to run to keep up.b
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (zdLoL)
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If so, how can the President just overturn it by decree?
He has a pen and a phone. Also a chainsaw.
He has a pen and a phone. Also a chainsaw.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (/y8xj)
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Wirtschaftswunder ,which describes what Ludwig Erhard did to restore a destroyed W. German economy, is what is needed in the West.
And an Adenauer smart enough not to interfere.
And an Adenauer smart enough not to interfere.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (xCA6C)
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There is no free lunch, no free anything.
Wolfus got a free spinach-and-feta croissant just this morning!
Wolfus got a free spinach-and-feta croissant just this morning!
Posted by: spindrift at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (OguvZ)
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If uniparty was intentionally trying to destroy America, what would it do differently?
Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They Do Not Kill at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (gxokI)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (v6JzV)
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An Observation sez China Joe not my president
I had not seen this before. Elon Musk's comment was the chef's kiss.
Now I want to find a woman to do CPR to.
I had not seen this before. Elon Musk's comment was the chef's kiss.
Now I want to find a woman to do CPR to.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (u82oZ)
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Was this rent-control law passed by the Argentine parliament (or whatever it is they call their legislature)? If so, how can the President just overturn it by decree?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
Argentina's president is quite powerful.
Argentina's legislature is called...wait for it...Congress.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:09 AM (v6JzV)
Argentina's president is quite powerful.
Argentina's legislature is called...wait for it...Congress.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (1Yy3c)
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Willowed:
https://www.youtube.com/live/-81lsHCrzxo?feature=shared
L.A. City Council public comments are whack!
Crazy (sort of if) profanity laden rant by an apparent regular Mr. Herman.
46:15 to 50:15.
My new background go to entertainment three days a week.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (ufFY
LA is trying to restrict RV parking in an effort to move the homeless along. What a mess. No affordable housing, yo!
https://www.youtube.com/live/-81lsHCrzxo?feature=shared
L.A. City Council public comments are whack!
Crazy (sort of if) profanity laden rant by an apparent regular Mr. Herman.
46:15 to 50:15.
My new background go to entertainment three days a week.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:01 AM (ufFY
LA is trying to restrict RV parking in an effort to move the homeless along. What a mess. No affordable housing, yo!
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (ufFY8)
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Finally saw Dune 2 after it was collecting dust on my shelf for months. It was terrible in just about every way possible. I'm not sure why I bothered because I didn't like the first one and think Villeneuve is one of the most over-rated directors of the last 30 years.
Even the much-praised sound was meh. I watched in 4K, in true 9.1.4 atmos, with one of the best home theaters you will ever see. Meh. By the time the 3rd hour lumbered in, I was sick of cheezy orchestral swells to try to add drama to boring shit.
What movie did the critics watch? Were they fucking high? I'm 100% convinced that critic reviews are bought and paid for. So are most of the "audience" reviews.
Even the much-praised sound was meh. I watched in 4K, in true 9.1.4 atmos, with one of the best home theaters you will ever see. Meh. By the time the 3rd hour lumbered in, I was sick of cheezy orchestral swells to try to add drama to boring shit.
What movie did the critics watch? Were they fucking high? I'm 100% convinced that critic reviews are bought and paid for. So are most of the "audience" reviews.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (xCA6C)
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I had not seen this before. Elon Musk's comment was the chef's kiss.
Now I want to find a woman to do CPR to.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Hey sailor!
Posted by: TrigglyPuff
Now I want to find a woman to do CPR to.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Hey sailor!
Posted by: TrigglyPuff
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 15, 2024 11:18 AM (HrzNk)
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Milei you long time!
IF this guy survives, he's going to be a hero to the whole world.
I never thought he'd be this much fun to have around.
I for one welcome our new Argentine etc etc.
Our homegrown SOB's will have to run to keep up.b
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024
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I thought I heard Trump being quoted on the radio as saying that if KH/TW win, he's leaving the country -- going to Venezuela (???). Venezuela? He'd be better off fleeing to Argentina.
IF this guy survives, he's going to be a hero to the whole world.
I never thought he'd be this much fun to have around.
I for one welcome our new Argentine etc etc.
Our homegrown SOB's will have to run to keep up.b
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024
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I thought I heard Trump being quoted on the radio as saying that if KH/TW win, he's leaving the country -- going to Venezuela (???). Venezuela? He'd be better off fleeing to Argentina.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (J2vNu)
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What movie did the critics watch? Were they fucking high? I'm 100% convinced that critic reviews are bought and paid for. So are most of the "audience" reviews.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (d9fT1)
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Being the eternal optimist I am, I don't think these people will have an opportunity to implement their fascist policies, because they will cause WWIII before they do, and we'll all be incinerated in the nukular conflagration.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (dGCAG)
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‘ Simon Skinner: I'm a slasher! I must be stopped! ’
Timothy Dalton was hilariously smarmy and smug in that role.
‘ Simon Skinner: I'm a slasher! I must be stopped! ’
Timothy Dalton was hilariously smarmy and smug in that role.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (jbnUc)
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Three Cheers for Milei!
How is he circumventing the globalist/Marxist/communist/WEF/deepstaters? Surely there are people like that in Argentina (who brought about the near-collapse) who would be clinging to power or at least some shadowy influence.
How is he circumventing the globalist/Marxist/communist/WEF/deepstaters? Surely there are people like that in Argentina (who brought about the near-collapse) who would be clinging to power or at least some shadowy influence.
Posted by: Emmie at August 15, 2024 11:20 AM (Sf2cq)
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"Affordable Housing"
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Say, who have you been letting in hand over fist? Do those 40M people and their five children per family need somewhere to live?
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Say, who have you been letting in hand over fist? Do those 40M people and their five children per family need somewhere to live?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Do male feminists exist because women can't do the job? at August 15, 2024 11:20 AM (mnOhf)
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>>>Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
It was taken from the original here and GCI'd up:
https://tinyurl.com/4p8bm7md
It was taken from the original here and GCI'd up:
https://tinyurl.com/4p8bm7md
Posted by: one hour sober at August 15, 2024 11:20 AM (Y1sOo)
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There is no free lunch, no free anything.
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Wolfus got a free spinach-and-feta croissant just this morning!
Posted by: spindrift at August 15, 2024
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At the low, low price of being annoyed and also excommunicated from that coffee shop. Simultaneously.
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Wolfus got a free spinach-and-feta croissant just this morning!
Posted by: spindrift at August 15, 2024
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At the low, low price of being annoyed and also excommunicated from that coffee shop. Simultaneously.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:20 AM (J2vNu)
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Un-be-freaking-lievable.
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (xCA6C)
Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (xCA6C)
Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
Posted by: BignJames at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (AwYPR)
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What movie did the critics watch? Were they fucking high? I'm 100% convinced that critic reviews are bought and paid for. So are most of the "audience" reviews.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Agree. I had planned to see it in IMAX, didn't get around to it, and am now glad I didn't bother. It was...okay.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Agree. I had planned to see it in IMAX, didn't get around to it, and am now glad I didn't bother. It was...okay.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (xCA6C)
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Being the eternal optimist I am, I don't think these people will have an opportunity to implement their fascist policies, because they will cause WWIII before they do, and we'll all be incinerated in the nukular conflagration.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (dGCAG)
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So we got that going for us, which is nice.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (dGCAG)
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So we got that going for us, which is nice.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (2UnvF)
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Argentina's legislature is called...wait for it...Congress.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (1Yy3c)
Or more specifically, the National Congress.
I got really bored one night and searched out the names each country in the Western Hemisphere gives its legislature and, with the exception of Canuckia (buncha weirdos), they're all called some variation on either Congress or National Assembly.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:16 AM (1Yy3c)
Or more specifically, the National Congress.
I got really bored one night and searched out the names each country in the Western Hemisphere gives its legislature and, with the exception of Canuckia (buncha weirdos), they're all called some variation on either Congress or National Assembly.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (1Yy3c)
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MEDIAite: Trump Bizarrely Holds Up Mini-Sized TicTac Container As Evidence of Inflation: 'This is What's Happened!' Trump held up a mini-sized TicTacs container on stage during his rally in North Carolina in a stunt aimed at mocking Biden’s record on inflation.
...holding up a regular-sized TicTac box and the smaller one side-by-side: “But that’s what happened. This is inflation...Despite Trump’s point, the miniature TicTac box he exhibited is not a reduced size due to inflation but a widely available mini TicTac Travel box size that usually comes in a larger pack of 60 units.
This is what (not even qualifying as a "who" ) the media wants as President. what the heck is he trying to talk about? Shrinkflation? I Do. Not. Understand. what he is even trying to say. Maybe he caught a brain worm from Bob?
The tic tac king should STFU. Transcript of Donald Trump's obscene videotape: "Yeah that's her with the gold. I better use some Tic Tacs just in case I start kissing her. You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful... I just start kissing them."
Inflation has been dropping for several months now. But everything in Trump's world is, well, shrinking.
...holding up a regular-sized TicTac box and the smaller one side-by-side: “But that’s what happened. This is inflation...Despite Trump’s point, the miniature TicTac box he exhibited is not a reduced size due to inflation but a widely available mini TicTac Travel box size that usually comes in a larger pack of 60 units.
This is what (not even qualifying as a "who" ) the media wants as President. what the heck is he trying to talk about? Shrinkflation? I Do. Not. Understand. what he is even trying to say. Maybe he caught a brain worm from Bob?
The tic tac king should STFU. Transcript of Donald Trump's obscene videotape: "Yeah that's her with the gold. I better use some Tic Tacs just in case I start kissing her. You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful... I just start kissing them."
Inflation has been dropping for several months now. But everything in Trump's world is, well, shrinking.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (JCZqz)
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It's free if it falls off the back of a truck !
Posted by: runner at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (V13WU)
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At Bradlee's, you buy what Mrs. B buys!
Posted by: Not Anymore at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (CV8a5)
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"I don't think these people will have an opportunity to implement their fascist policies, because they will cause WWIII before they do."
Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (Ectld)
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Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (1Yy3c)
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31 Was this rent-control law passed by the Argentine parliament (or whatever it is they call their legislature)? If so, how can the President just overturn it by decree?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
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Presidential systems often allow essentially the President to make new law in some areas. France is another example where Presidential decrees can have the force of law.
Sort of like substituted an elected king for a real king and allowing the old practice of decrees to be valid law as much as Parliamentary passed ones.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
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Presidential systems often allow essentially the President to make new law in some areas. France is another example where Presidential decrees can have the force of law.
Sort of like substituted an elected king for a real king and allowing the old practice of decrees to be valid law as much as Parliamentary passed ones.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (kW+z9)
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Un-be-freaking-lievable.
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (xCA6C)
Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
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hahaha
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (xCA6C)
Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
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hahaha
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Do male feminists exist because women can't do the job? at August 15, 2024 11:23 AM (mnOhf)
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1/3 of DU are from Canada, the rest are on the Left coast and don't have a DL.
Posted by: runner at August 15, 2024 11:23 AM (V13WU)
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Inflation has been dropping for several months now. But everything in Trump's world is, well, shrinking.
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So smaller increase means dropping? Who it's just like the federal "budget"
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So smaller increase means dropping? Who it's just like the federal "budget"
Posted by: BruceWayne at August 15, 2024 11:23 AM (CIS44)
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Oh, and wtf happened to Zendaya? Was she deliberately made to look like a boy in Dune 2? If I didn't know that was a female actor, I would have sworn it was a boy or tranny. What a huge amount of looks this lady lost in the last few years.
And was Paul supposed to be a girl or tranny too? That's what he looked like. Chalamet is so fucking scrawny I don't know how he even stands up with those chicken-bone legs.
And was Paul supposed to be a girl or tranny too? That's what he looked like. Chalamet is so fucking scrawny I don't know how he even stands up with those chicken-bone legs.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
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>>> 62
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I thought I heard Trump being quoted on the radio as saying that if KH/TW win, he's leaving the country -- going to Venezuela (???). Venezuela? He'd be better off fleeing to Argentina.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (J2vNu)
I think I see the problem.
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I thought I heard Trump being quoted on the radio as saying that if KH/TW win, he's leaving the country -- going to Venezuela (???). Venezuela? He'd be better off fleeing to Argentina.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:19 AM (J2vNu)
I think I see the problem.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (FnneF)
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Un-be-freaking-lievable.
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes
EXCLUSIVE and BREAKING: During a Donald Trump visit to North Carolina yesterday, a woman Secret Service special agent abandoned her post to breastfeed with no permission/warning to the event site agent, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.
Shortly before Trump's motorcade arrival -- I'm told five minutes beforehand -- the site agent was getting ready for the arrival. (The site agent is the person in charge of the entire event's security.)
The site agent went to do one final sweep of the walking route and found the agent breast-feeding her child in a room that is supposed to be set aside for important Secret Service official work, i.e. a potential emergency related to the president.
A working agent on duty cannot bring a child to a protective assignment. The woman was out of the Atlanta Field Office.
The woman agent was in the room with two other family members.
https://tinyurl.com/252ts534
Posted by: Archimedes
EXCLUSIVE and BREAKING: During a Donald Trump visit to North Carolina yesterday, a woman Secret Service special agent abandoned her post to breastfeed with no permission/warning to the event site agent, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.
Shortly before Trump's motorcade arrival -- I'm told five minutes beforehand -- the site agent was getting ready for the arrival. (The site agent is the person in charge of the entire event's security.)
The site agent went to do one final sweep of the walking route and found the agent breast-feeding her child in a room that is supposed to be set aside for important Secret Service official work, i.e. a potential emergency related to the president.
A working agent on duty cannot bring a child to a protective assignment. The woman was out of the Atlanta Field Office.
The woman agent was in the room with two other family members.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (HrzNk)
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Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (xCA6C)
The site agent happened upon the agent that abandoned her post to breastfeed.
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (xCA6C)
The site agent happened upon the agent that abandoned her post to breastfeed.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (1Yy3c)
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Willowed:
"Red and yellow, black and white" is from "Jesus Loves The Little Children," a latter-day rewrite of the Civil War anthem Tramp, Tramp, Tramp. It was re-lyriced earlier by the Military Order of The Carabao as "Damn The Insurrectos," containing the once-frequently quoted line "Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag." Jesus and his many-colored children came a generation later, a real Rodeheaver of a hymn."
Thank you for that. Interesting. I did not know any of that. It was just a song we learned in Sunday school (at a Salvation Army church), and we would perform it with the brass band on Sunday mornings, occasionally.
"Red and yellow, black and white" is from "Jesus Loves The Little Children," a latter-day rewrite of the Civil War anthem Tramp, Tramp, Tramp. It was re-lyriced earlier by the Military Order of The Carabao as "Damn The Insurrectos," containing the once-frequently quoted line "Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag." Jesus and his many-colored children came a generation later, a real Rodeheaver of a hymn."
Thank you for that. Interesting. I did not know any of that. It was just a song we learned in Sunday school (at a Salvation Army church), and we would perform it with the brass band on Sunday mornings, occasionally.
Posted by: Lady Who Always Has a Burning Question at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (JCLJi)
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Dune 2.
I think I saw it.
I can't remember.
That's how much of an impact it made on me.
Not horrible, not spectacular.
I think I saw it.
I can't remember.
That's how much of an impact it made on me.
Not horrible, not spectacular.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:24 AM (ufFY8)
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77 "I don't think these people will have an opportunity to implement their fascist policies, because they will cause WWIII before they do."
Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Posted by: Ribbed
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These people do not understand just how stupid they are. As in Bond villain stupidity and their plans resemble the underpants gnome thesis.
All successful plans ultimately must rest on human nature and these idiots think that is as mutable as one's sex.
Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Posted by: Ribbed
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These people do not understand just how stupid they are. As in Bond villain stupidity and their plans resemble the underpants gnome thesis.
All successful plans ultimately must rest on human nature and these idiots think that is as mutable as one's sex.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (kW+z9)
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Oh, and wtf happened to Zendaya? Was she deliberately made to look like a boy in Dune 2?
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Zendaya sucks. She is the least impressive actress I've ever seen. Not sure why I even know she exists, much less her name.
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Zendaya sucks. She is the least impressive actress I've ever seen. Not sure why I even know she exists, much less her name.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (Ectld)
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Did I read that right?....She was agent in charge "on site"?
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Archimedes
Site agent found her.
I'll reread it, but I don't think so.
Posted by: Archimedes
Site agent found her.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (HrzNk)
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‘ A fair number of Milei's orders got shot down, but a number got through.’
I still marvel at the way Milei is running the table in Argentina. Isn’t Argentina at least half socialist? If so, what happened to them? Better yet, how do we capture that magic ?
‘ A fair number of Milei's orders got shot down, but a number got through.’
I still marvel at the way Milei is running the table in Argentina. Isn’t Argentina at least half socialist? If so, what happened to them? Better yet, how do we capture that magic ?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (jbnUc)
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I played a lot of Dune 2 at university.
Posted by: spindrift at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (OguvZ)
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When contacted about the incident, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the incident did not have an impact on the event and it's under review.
Posted by: Well, ok then at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (vFG9F)
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"Better yet, how do we capture that magic ?"
Step one is to gut the GOP and replace them with people who actually believe what they're peddling.
Step one is to gut the GOP and replace them with people who actually believe what they're peddling.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:26 AM (Ectld)
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Morning, all.
Morning, all.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 15, 2024 11:26 AM (lCaJd)
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When contacted about the incident, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the incident did not have an impact on the event and it's under review.
Posted by: Well, ok then
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Trump didn't get shot in the head = did not have an impact on the event
Posted by: Well, ok then
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Trump didn't get shot in the head = did not have an impact on the event
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Do male feminists exist because women can't do the job? at August 15, 2024 11:26 AM (mnOhf)
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I thought I heard Trump being quoted on the radio as saying that if KH/TW win, he's leaving the country -- going to Venezuela (???). Venezuela? He'd be better off fleeing to Argentina.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024
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I think I see the problem.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024p.u]
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This was on the early morning news roundup, "America in the Morning," that runs between 4 and 5:30 am on the FM station that used to carry Rush, and now has Hannity and Clay & Buck. A lot of their info comes from Fox News. Thus, I consider the source.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024
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I think I see the problem.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024p.u]
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This was on the early morning news roundup, "America in the Morning," that runs between 4 and 5:30 am on the FM station that used to carry Rush, and now has Hannity and Clay & Buck. A lot of their info comes from Fox News. Thus, I consider the source.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:26 AM (J2vNu)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:27 AM (J2vNu)
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Zendaya sucks.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (Ectld)
I don't know who she's blowing to make her a thing but Zendaya is never going to be a thing.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (Ectld)
I don't know who she's blowing to make her a thing but Zendaya is never going to be a thing.
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 11:27 AM (1Yy3c)
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>>> 95 When contacted about the incident, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the incident did not have an impact on the event and it's under review.
Posted by: Well, ok then at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (vFG9F)
Nobody tried to shoot, er, hit OrangeMadBad with teleprompter pieces, why are you guys complaining?
Posted by: Well, ok then at August 15, 2024 11:25 AM (vFG9F)
Nobody tried to shoot, er, hit OrangeMadBad with teleprompter pieces, why are you guys complaining?
Posted by: Anthony Guglielmi at August 15, 2024 11:27 AM (FnneF)
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It’s also crucial for people, even if they mean well, to acknowledge some concepts when dealing with humans, they might work in a microcosm, but they won’t work at scale.
The Soviet Union, and surely several other nutbar regimes, demonstrated that price controls and Utopia is not possible even at the point or a gun.
“Hoarding” food was basically a death penalty offense. Even so much as single wheat berry off the collective farm was enough. Maybe just a labor camp. Or they might kill some of your friends ans family, because one can never be too careful you understand.
The Soviet Union, and surely several other nutbar regimes, demonstrated that price controls and Utopia is not possible even at the point or a gun.
“Hoarding” food was basically a death penalty offense. Even so much as single wheat berry off the collective farm was enough. Maybe just a labor camp. Or they might kill some of your friends ans family, because one can never be too careful you understand.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 15, 2024 11:27 AM (85/ro)
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Also I can't decide which name field is appropriate
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:27 AM (mnOhf)
105
As much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast. Her latest was that Trump needs to move from insults to directly attacking Kamala's policies and flip-flops.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (xCA6C)
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There is no free lunch, no free anything.
That's unpossible! The Dems in Iowa are pushing the governor to accept federal funds for free food for kids in the summer. FREE.
We need your help! The Summer EBT Program could give $120 in summer nutrition benefits to 245,000 Iowa kids. Gov. Reynolds opted out in 2024 and may do so again in 2025.
ACT NOW, using the link below! The deadline for Gov. to act is August 15th.
That's unpossible! The Dems in Iowa are pushing the governor to accept federal funds for free food for kids in the summer. FREE.
We need your help! The Summer EBT Program could give $120 in summer nutrition benefits to 245,000 Iowa kids. Gov. Reynolds opted out in 2024 and may do so again in 2025.
ACT NOW, using the link below! The deadline for Gov. to act is August 15th.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (JCZqz)
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Don't forget that men need breaks to breast feed too.
Posted by: fd at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (vFG9F)
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as much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast. Her latest was that Trump needs to move from insults to directly attacking Kamala's policies and flip-flops.
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (ufFY8)
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The Secret Cervix apparently has some real personnel issues with their female agents. Maybe they need to reevaluate their suitability for the 'service.'
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (Q4IgG)
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Is that their heads on actual dancers' bodies? Or is the entire thing AI/CGI?
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (iFTx/)
Pretty sure it's NOT their bodies. I assumed it was the latter.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:08 AM (iFTx/)
Pretty sure it's NOT their bodies. I assumed it was the latter.
Posted by: Lady Who Always Has a Burning Question at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (JCLJi)
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I don't want to live in a country where breast feeding has to play second fiddle to a former Presidents security. Don't you know that children are our future?
I don't want to live in a country where breast feeding has to play second fiddle to a former Presidents security. Don't you know that children are our future?
Posted by: Karen CheChe at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (RKVpM)
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What movie did the critics watch? Were they fucking high? I'm 100% convinced that critic reviews are bought and paid for. So are most of the "audience" reviews.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Agree. I had planned to see it in IMAX, didn't get around to it, and am now glad I didn't bother. It was...okay.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (xCA6C)
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I think you and CBD are being too kind by saying it was "okay." I thought it was a Kumswala hawk tua. Maybe part of that is that I thought the books were great, and none of that was brought to the screen.
And I laughed when I saw the comically bad makeup for the Harks. You could see the prosthetics and skull caps they wore! How they could make a $200M movie and have makeup effects worse than the "Pinhead" character from the low-budget Hellraiser 500 years ago is beyond me.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
Agree. I had planned to see it in IMAX, didn't get around to it, and am now glad I didn't bother. It was...okay.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:21 AM (xCA6C)
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I think you and CBD are being too kind by saying it was "okay." I thought it was a Kumswala hawk tua. Maybe part of that is that I thought the books were great, and none of that was brought to the screen.
And I laughed when I saw the comically bad makeup for the Harks. You could see the prosthetics and skull caps they wore! How they could make a $200M movie and have makeup effects worse than the "Pinhead" character from the low-budget Hellraiser 500 years ago is beyond me.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (iFTx/)
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
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Yup
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
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Yup
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 15, 2024 11:30 AM (2UnvF)
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As much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast. Her latest was that Trump needs to move from insults to directly attacking Kamala's policies and flip-flops.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM
All Trump needs to do is to hammer harris for literally not doing the things she claims she will do if elected. After all harris and biden have had 3 1/2 years to accomplish everything she is "promising" to do if she gets elected.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM
All Trump needs to do is to hammer harris for literally not doing the things she claims she will do if elected. After all harris and biden have had 3 1/2 years to accomplish everything she is "promising" to do if she gets elected.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 15, 2024 11:30 AM (QNSds)
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>>> 108 as much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast. Her latest was that Trump needs to move from insults to directly attacking Kamala's policies and flip-flops.
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
*tee hee*
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
*tee hee*
Posted by: DNC 2024 Chicago at August 15, 2024 11:30 AM (FnneF)
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Secret Service men, don't smoke a cigarette indoors after using your body as a shield for Trump. Secret Service women, go lock up an emergency response location to take a break during events.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:31 AM (mnOhf)
118
Image in my head of Agent Fupa trying repeatedly to get the nipple into the kid's mouth.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 15, 2024 11:31 AM (Y1sOo)
119
Don't forget that men need breaks to breast feed too.
Posted by: fd at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM
It's 'chest feeding' you knuckle-dragging Netherlander.
Don't forget that men need breaks to breast feed too.
Posted by: fd at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM
It's 'chest feeding' you knuckle-dragging Netherlander.
Posted by: Karen CheChe at August 15, 2024 11:31 AM (RKVpM)
120
Good post, thx CBD. I probably said this before but my city has been overrun by leftists fleeing the mess they've made of NYC. Housing costs and rent have skyrocketed. So what do the wizards on the city council do? Enact the first rent controls in upstate NY. Lawsuits left and right and no one is really sure how they are properly applied. A NGO tied to the left is trying to turn old motels into low income housing , oh joy, but everything else seems frozen in place
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (gXGVH)
121
How is he circumventing the globalist/Marxist/communist/WEF/deepstaters? Surely there are people like that in Argentina (who brought about the near-collapse) who would be clinging to power or at least some shadowy influence.
Posted by: Emmie
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Argentina is a very blessed country in natural endowments and a relatively highly educated and cohesive/homogeneous population compared with most of South America. Its problems have always been its leaders and I think people there are tired of living in squalor produced by both globalism and the kleptocratic neo Socialist Peronists.
Sort of like how Lebanon's 30 year civil war sputtered to an end because all the different ethnic and religious groups there decided it was pointless.
The massive multiple religious war known as
the Thirty Years War (1618-164 ended with the Treaty of Westphalia because everyone was tired of a generation of death, killing, and misery in Europe.
Posted by: Emmie
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Argentina is a very blessed country in natural endowments and a relatively highly educated and cohesive/homogeneous population compared with most of South America. Its problems have always been its leaders and I think people there are tired of living in squalor produced by both globalism and the kleptocratic neo Socialist Peronists.
Sort of like how Lebanon's 30 year civil war sputtered to an end because all the different ethnic and religious groups there decided it was pointless.
The massive multiple religious war known as
the Thirty Years War (1618-164
ended with the Treaty of Westphalia because everyone was tired of a generation of death, killing, and misery in Europe. Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (kW+z9)
122
The Secret Cervix apparently has some real personnel issues with their female agents. Maybe they need to reevaluate their suitability for the 'service.'
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I'm willing to bet big money they're desperately trying to promote more into the ranks.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I'm willing to bet big money they're desperately trying to promote more into the ranks.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (mnOhf)
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"As much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast."
If she had stayed this professional instead of making an obvious political hit on Trump in 2016, she never would have gotten in trouble. She's been incredible since leaving NBC.
If she had stayed this professional instead of making an obvious political hit on Trump in 2016, she never would have gotten in trouble. She's been incredible since leaving NBC.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (IHRQq)
124
We've reached the Hoarders and Wreckers part of the Revolution sooner than expected.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (aD39U)
125
Ahh, I remember Dune 2 now.
I did like the Harkonnen Gedi Prime(?) scene in the gladiator arena, specifically, the boack and white cinematography. Of course, it has little to do with the story.
I did like the Harkonnen Gedi Prime(?) scene in the gladiator arena, specifically, the boack and white cinematography. Of course, it has little to do with the story.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (ufFY8)
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122 I'm willing to bet big money they're desperately trying to promote more into the ranks.
this is about me, isn't it?
this is about me, isn't it?
Posted by: the 30% by '30 initiative at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (oY6Yp)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (jbnUc)
128
Meanwhile, back in the USSA, Harris plans to impose food control prices if elected to solve the inflation problem she created. If allowed to be implemented, this will lead to food shortages, black markets, lower production, and finally rationing. With rationing comes political control which in this case means food will be allocated according to DEI rules. Prediction: if she is elected Ozempic will become obsolete.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (qExp8)
129
There is a good reason that growth can't go unchecked in much of California, and that reason is water. It's a finite resource in our semi arid climate, and overuse can cause serious or permanent damage to the aquifer. In our local area, if the illegal immigration problem was dealt with, rents and housing prices would certainly go down. It has a HUGE impact.
Posted by: Inisfree at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (3g6r+)
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>>> with their female agents. Maybe they need to reevaluate their suitability for the 'service.'
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I'm willing to bet big money they're desperately trying to promote more into the ranks.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (mnOhf)
THEY BETTER!
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I'm willing to bet big money they're desperately trying to promote more into the ranks.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (mnOhf)
THEY BETTER!
Posted by: DOCTOR Jill at August 15, 2024 11:35 AM (FnneF)
131
"The Secret Cervix apparently has some real personnel issues with their female agents."
Tits or wheels... something, something...
Tits or wheels... something, something...
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:35 AM (IHRQq)
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
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Yup
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 15, 2024 11:30 AM (2UnvF)
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Yea, she's not the nominee yet. Even though it looks like she'll surely be the nominee, it also makes sense to wait until after the DNC and she's "defined" by that big hawk tua. I'm also assuming there will be no shortage of gaffes, and awkward moments, and possibly even utter catastrophes. There's still months to go before the election, and these are the dog days of summer when few people are paying attention.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:28 AM (mnOhf)
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Yup
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 15, 2024 11:30 AM (2UnvF)
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Yea, she's not the nominee yet. Even though it looks like she'll surely be the nominee, it also makes sense to wait until after the DNC and she's "defined" by that big hawk tua. I'm also assuming there will be no shortage of gaffes, and awkward moments, and possibly even utter catastrophes. There's still months to go before the election, and these are the dog days of summer when few people are paying attention.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:35 AM (iFTx/)
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With all the DEI bullshit surrounding the USSS and their female agents I think it's time Kamala Harris show us the way and insist on an all female security detail from the 'service.'
Come on Kammie... you know you want to do it. Gurrrl Power! Be the girlboss you always thought you were.
- PowerPuff Girl Team Beta -
Come on Kammie... you know you want to do it. Gurrrl Power! Be the girlboss you always thought you were.
- PowerPuff Girl Team Beta -
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 15, 2024 11:35 AM (Q4IgG)
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59 Finally saw Dune 2 after it was collecting dust on my shelf for months. It was terrible in just about every way possible. I'm not sure why I bothered because I didn't like the first one and think Villeneuve is one of the most over-rated directors of the last 30 years.
There were a few things I liked about the movie.
1. The actor playing Paul actually looked like a teenager.
2. The Fremen and the Sardaukar were well done.
3. I liked how alien the Harkonens were.
But then they had to make Chani a Stronk Independent Wamenz who don't need no man.
There were a few things I liked about the movie.
1. The actor playing Paul actually looked like a teenager.
2. The Fremen and the Sardaukar were well done.
3. I liked how alien the Harkonens were.
But then they had to make Chani a Stronk Independent Wamenz who don't need no man.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 15, 2024 11:35 AM (NR6c1)
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Only the “other” gets the breastfeeding mother for protection. Members of the ruling uniparty (Obama, Biden, Jack Smith etc) all get real protection.
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at August 15, 2024 11:36 AM (7PziG)
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A NGO tied to the left is trying to turn old motels into low income housing , oh joy, but everything else seems frozen in place
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (gXGVH)
There are several in town....aka "flop houses".
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (gXGVH)
There are several in town....aka "flop houses".
Posted by: BignJames at August 15, 2024 11:36 AM (AwYPR)
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Kamala Harris to Underline Her Far-left Economic Agenda in Speech on Friday
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Then it'll be all sunshine, lollypops, and rainbows everywhere!
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Then it'll be all sunshine, lollypops, and rainbows everywhere!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I got 99 problems but Vance ain't one at August 15, 2024 11:36 AM (L/fGl)
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>Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 15, 2024 11:29 AM (Q4IgG)
THIS is 3 recent incidents
1 woman went nuts and had to be disarmed by other agents
2 chubby lady with poor gun-handling skills
3 mom agent leaves detail to suckle her baby
THIS is 3 recent incidents
1 woman went nuts and had to be disarmed by other agents
2 chubby lady with poor gun-handling skills
3 mom agent leaves detail to suckle her baby
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:36 AM (/7KEl)
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Isn’t Argentina at least half socialist? If so, what happened to them?
They ran out of other people's money. Kudos to them for recognizing it, unlike socialists everywhere else.
They ran out of other people's money. Kudos to them for recognizing it, unlike socialists everywhere else.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (/y8xj)
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108 Her latest was that Trump needs to move from insults to directly attacking Kamala's policies and flip-flops.
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
i thought they did the virtual nominating thing so they could meet some ballot timelines.
i figured he was waiting for to actually *have* some policies.
Posted by: Archimedes
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I figure he's waiting until he's sure she's the nominee.
i thought they did the virtual nominating thing so they could meet some ballot timelines.
i figured he was waiting for to actually *have* some policies.
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (oY6Yp)
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>>> 128 Meanwhile, back in the USSA, Harris plans to impose food control prices if elected to solve the inflation problem she created. If allowed to be implemented, this will lead to food shortages, black markets, lower production, and finally rationing. With rationing comes political control which in this case means food will be allocated according to DEI rules. Prediction: if she is elected Ozempic will become obsolete.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (qExp
The odds are pretty good for this already; let's see what happens on September 18th with Trump's sentencing. I think the retards are going for it...
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at August 15, 2024 11:34 AM (qExp
The odds are pretty good for this already; let's see what happens on September 18th with Trump's sentencing. I think the retards are going for it...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (FnneF)
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THIS is 3 recent incidents
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Don't forget the Wage Gap photo from when Trump was shot in the head.
The Secret Service chick hid behind Trump.
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Don't forget the Wage Gap photo from when Trump was shot in the head.
The Secret Service chick hid behind Trump.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (mnOhf)
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I thought that Dune Part Two was considerable better than a stick in the eye. There were a few good scenes that made me feel like I hadn't wasted a couple of hours.
And at the risk of being a contrarian, I think that Chalamet was a fine Paul. Better than he was as Willy Wonka.
And at the risk of being a contrarian, I think that Chalamet was a fine Paul. Better than he was as Willy Wonka.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (aD39U)
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But then they had to make Chani a Stronk Independent Wamenz who don't need no man
Yeah, Chani is a jerk.
Yeah, Chani is a jerk.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (ufFY8)
145
Uh. Multiple arrests in Matthew Perry's death?
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (Ectld)
146
Bewbs >> most everything, yo!
Most.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
The bigger question, of course, is "how much it too much?" I'll start with a small-sized model here: https://tinyurl.com/3tkrfkz6
Maybe we can have other morons contribute incrementally larger sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Most.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
The bigger question, of course, is "how much it too much?" I'll start with a small-sized model here: https://tinyurl.com/3tkrfkz6
Maybe we can have other morons contribute incrementally larger sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (JCZqz)
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Columbia University President Resigns from Post Over Handling of Antisemitic Protests on Campus
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Actually it was over NOT handling antisemitic protests on campus.
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Actually it was over NOT handling antisemitic protests on campus.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I got 99 problems but Vance ain't one at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (L/fGl)
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>>> 145 Uh. Multiple arrests in Matthew Perry's death?
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (Ectld)
Conspiracy of all the other cast members of 'Friends'???
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (Ectld)
Conspiracy of all the other cast members of 'Friends'???
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:39 AM (FnneF)
149
of course removing rent control laws worked in Agentina. That's because they don't know how to do rent control the right way, like New York!
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (tT6L1)
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IF this guy survives, he's going to be a hero to the whole world.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (zdLoL)
Giuliani cleaned up NYC and the residents longed for the old, gritty days.
$5 says the next President of Argentina will be a pretty hardcore socialist and that they'll be legitimately elected.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 11:15 AM (zdLoL)
Giuliani cleaned up NYC and the residents longed for the old, gritty days.
$5 says the next President of Argentina will be a pretty hardcore socialist and that they'll be legitimately elected.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (IUd0M)
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A NGO tied to the left is trying to turn old motels into low income housing , oh joy, but everything else seems frozen in place
Here in ultramarine, very affluent Fairfax Co., there is one locus of problems, and that's along Route 1, where there are lots of old motels that have been turned into Section 8 housing. The local government has been fighting to upgrade that running sore for at least 40 years, but somehow, without success, despite literally billions of dollars in expenditures. The area is starting to turn around a bit, though, as Hispanics move in and start businesses, displacing the old residents, black and poor white. It's almost as if people and their behaviors matter.
Here in ultramarine, very affluent Fairfax Co., there is one locus of problems, and that's along Route 1, where there are lots of old motels that have been turned into Section 8 housing. The local government has been fighting to upgrade that running sore for at least 40 years, but somehow, without success, despite literally billions of dollars in expenditures. The area is starting to turn around a bit, though, as Hispanics move in and start businesses, displacing the old residents, black and poor white. It's almost as if people and their behaviors matter.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (xCA6C)
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sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (JCZqz)
You will not trick me again, you sneaky bastard.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (JCZqz)
You will not trick me again, you sneaky bastard.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (ufFY8)
153
I miss Salvation Army brass bands, even though I'm not totes devoted to their special theology. There's only one in my tri-state area, and it's made up of SA clergy, not reformed street alkies as they once were. Of course, in older times, teaching someone to play a brass instrument was some pretty powerful occupational therapy, what with theater orchs and circuses and such. Playing brass hasn't been a sure job ticket since Chicago's second album.
Just the B-flat and E-flat transpositions are enough to put a troubled man's mind straight. I wouldn't be surprised to see a conscientious double-euphonium solo bring a guy back from meth.
Just the B-flat and E-flat transpositions are enough to put a troubled man's mind straight. I wouldn't be surprised to see a conscientious double-euphonium solo bring a guy back from meth.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (zdLoL)
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There were a few things I liked about the movie.
1. The actor playing Paul actually looked like a teenager.
2. The Fremen and the Sardaukar were well done.
3. I liked how alien the Harkonens were.
But then they had to make Chani a Stronk Independent Wamenz who don't need no man.
Posted by: NR Pax
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This is the most bizarre part of all of the DEI / woke stupidity to me. Women are powerful as heck. Much more powerful than men. Always have been. They control the world and always have. By making them equal they're *reducing* their power. IIRC the anti womens suffrage people recognized this and that's why the majority of women were against being given the vote.
It's been a while since I've read it, but from what I remember the women in Dune need men for their manipulative purposes. That's the entire point.
1. The actor playing Paul actually looked like a teenager.
2. The Fremen and the Sardaukar were well done.
3. I liked how alien the Harkonens were.
But then they had to make Chani a Stronk Independent Wamenz who don't need no man.
Posted by: NR Pax
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This is the most bizarre part of all of the DEI / woke stupidity to me. Women are powerful as heck. Much more powerful than men. Always have been. They control the world and always have. By making them equal they're *reducing* their power. IIRC the anti womens suffrage people recognized this and that's why the majority of women were against being given the vote.
It's been a while since I've read it, but from what I remember the women in Dune need men for their manipulative purposes. That's the entire point.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (mnOhf)
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I thought that the scene in the cave temple where Chalamet claims the dukedom was pretty good. The religious fervor was gripping.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (aD39U)
156
A NGO tied to the left is trying to turn old motels into low income housing , oh joy, but everything else seems frozen in place
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (gXGVH)
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There are several in town....aka "flop houses".
Posted by: BignJames at August 15, 2024
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Maybe it was from here: I followed a link to a Denver TV station video about how Aurora, CO, is evicting "migrants" from a particular apartment complex. In the vid, the courtyard of the apartments looked like someone had been using it for a dumping ground. (Yeah, I know: They had been.)
It's not that close to where I lived in '00-'01, but it's also not that far away.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 15, 2024 11:32 AM (gXGVH)
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There are several in town....aka "flop houses".
Posted by: BignJames at August 15, 2024
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Maybe it was from here: I followed a link to a Denver TV station video about how Aurora, CO, is evicting "migrants" from a particular apartment complex. In the vid, the courtyard of the apartments looked like someone had been using it for a dumping ground. (Yeah, I know: They had been.)
It's not that close to where I lived in '00-'01, but it's also not that far away.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (J2vNu)
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Yet despite a “security state”, Famine was the result. Even at the point of a gun. Especially at the point of a gun.
Note well - Famine is a Man Made disaster 9 times out of 10. A glance at the history books will show this.
Wait. You don’t have books? Well your kids will likely “learn” something quite different.
The future is certain, you see, it’s the past that is always changing.
Note well - Famine is a Man Made disaster 9 times out of 10. A glance at the history books will show this.
Wait. You don’t have books? Well your kids will likely “learn” something quite different.
The future is certain, you see, it’s the past that is always changing.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (85/ro)
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>>> 150
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Giuliani cleaned up NYC and the residents longed for the old, gritty days.
$5 says the next President of Argentina will be a pretty hardcore socialist and that they'll be legitimately elected.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (IUd0M)
The residents or the ballot counters?
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Giuliani cleaned up NYC and the residents longed for the old, gritty days.
$5 says the next President of Argentina will be a pretty hardcore socialist and that they'll be legitimately elected.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 15, 2024 11:40 AM (IUd0M)
The residents or the ballot counters?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (FnneF)
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Bewbs >> most everything, yo!
Most.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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This sums up my previous post so well.
Most.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop
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This sums up my previous post so well.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (mnOhf)
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The bigger question, of course, is "how much it too much?" I'll start with a small-sized model here: https://tinyurl.com/3tkrfkz6
Maybe we can have other morons contribute incrementally larger sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Oh, no no no. Nice try, Admiral.
Maybe we can have other morons contribute incrementally larger sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Oh, no no no. Nice try, Admiral.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (xCA6C)
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I thought that Dune Part Two was considerable better than a stick in the eye. There were a few good scenes that made me feel like I hadn't wasted a couple of hours.
And at the risk of being a contrarian, I think that Chalamet was a fine Paul. Better than he was as Willy Wonka.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (aD39U)
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I don't think Chalamet is a bad actor. I thought he was too scrawny and girly to be the badass that Paul was in the books. He looked like a 98-pound girl beating up the armored (!) soldiers in the fight scenes. I think Zendaya is more muscular and weights more than him.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
And at the risk of being a contrarian, I think that Chalamet was a fine Paul. Better than he was as Willy Wonka.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:37 AM (aD39U)
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I don't think Chalamet is a bad actor. I thought he was too scrawny and girly to be the badass that Paul was in the books. He looked like a 98-pound girl beating up the armored (!) soldiers in the fight scenes. I think Zendaya is more muscular and weights more than him.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (iFTx/)
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Trump’s Secret Service Detail Is an Absolute Disaster, With Staff Members Literally Sleeping on the Job
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Don't worry! The sound of gunshots will wake them up.
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Don't worry! The sound of gunshots will wake them up.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I got 99 problems but Vance ain't one at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (L/fGl)
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IIRC, The late, unlamented Charlie Rangel was hogging 3 or 4 rent control apartments and making big bucks by sub-letting them at market rates. Unethical. Illegal.
Posted by: Reparations? at August 15, 2024 11:42 AM (CV8a5)
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105 As much as I dislike her, Megan Kelly is doing a pretty good job analyzing things on her podcast.
Posted by: Archimedes
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The counter elites in media are there to act as tone police for the Right, not as actual political analysts. And so they spin their pretty little hypothesis about how things should be done without actually understanding much about politics at all.
One of the critical issues early on in an open seat is to define the opposing candidate as a person. Trump very early defined Hillary in 2016 as Nasty. Kamala is being targeted as fake. He defined Mario as Little Mario and Jeb famously as Low Energy. That worked even before the various debates on specific policies began.
In that light, then a policy debate begins with the relatively few undecided types viewing debates and campaign ads with the mental concept of Kamala as 'fake'--that subliminally hurts Kamala in the minds of swing voters because they will be predisposed to remember if she is fake in her claimed ancestry then she is most likely fake overall. That makes any policy flip flops a part of Kamala's personality which makes her unlikeable.
Posted by: Archimedes
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The counter elites in media are there to act as tone police for the Right, not as actual political analysts. And so they spin their pretty little hypothesis about how things should be done without actually understanding much about politics at all.
One of the critical issues early on in an open seat is to define the opposing candidate as a person. Trump very early defined Hillary in 2016 as Nasty. Kamala is being targeted as fake. He defined Mario as Little Mario and Jeb famously as Low Energy. That worked even before the various debates on specific policies began.
In that light, then a policy debate begins with the relatively few undecided types viewing debates and campaign ads with the mental concept of Kamala as 'fake'--that subliminally hurts Kamala in the minds of swing voters because they will be predisposed to remember if she is fake in her claimed ancestry then she is most likely fake overall. That makes any policy flip flops a part of Kamala's personality which makes her unlikeable.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:42 AM (kW+z9)
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Maybe we can have other morons contribute incrementally larger sizes until we exceed the acceptable range.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (JCZqz)
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She doesn't need a bra but, she DOES need a shave
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:38 AM (JCZqz)
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She doesn't need a bra but, she DOES need a shave
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at August 15, 2024 11:42 AM (1FWWQ)
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EXCLUSIVE and BREAKING: During a Donald Trump visit to North Carolina yesterday, a woman Secret Service special agent abandoned her post to breastfeed with no permission/warning to the event site agent, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.
Shortly before Trump's motorcade arrival -- I'm told five minutes beforehand -- the site agent was getting ready for the arrival. (The site agent is the person in charge of the entire event's security.)
The site agent went to do one final sweep of the walking route and found the agent breast-feeding her child in a room that is supposed to be set aside for important Secret Service official work, i.e. a potential emergency related to the president.
A working agent on duty cannot bring a child to a protective assignment. The woman was out of the Atlanta Field Office.
The woman agent was in the room with two other family members.
The agent and her family members bypassed the Uniformed Division checkpoint and were escorted by an unpinned event staff into the room to breastfeed, the sources said. Unpinned means they have not been cleared by the Secret Service to be there.
Shortly before Trump's motorcade arrival -- I'm told five minutes beforehand -- the site agent was getting ready for the arrival. (The site agent is the person in charge of the entire event's security.)
The site agent went to do one final sweep of the walking route and found the agent breast-feeding her child in a room that is supposed to be set aside for important Secret Service official work, i.e. a potential emergency related to the president.
A working agent on duty cannot bring a child to a protective assignment. The woman was out of the Atlanta Field Office.
The woman agent was in the room with two other family members.
The agent and her family members bypassed the Uniformed Division checkpoint and were escorted by an unpinned event staff into the room to breastfeed, the sources said. Unpinned means they have not been cleared by the Secret Service to be there.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (2fIO4)
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Argentina had a relatively sparse Indian population that got wiped out/assimilated fairly early on, so most of their population is of European descent. So that's always been a factor in their favor relative to other SA countries.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (v6JzV)
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2 week mark with my Oura Ring, and the cardiovascular age estimate is complete:
6 years younger than my chronological age.
Apparently, it's all about artery stiffness.
So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
6 years younger than my chronological age.
Apparently, it's all about artery stiffness.
So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
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Dune2 - despite the length, they rushed the ending and departed from the book and it made 0 sense. Other than that it was great, which made the ending even worse by contrast.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (fs1hN)
170
Trump is wise to wait until after the convention to unleash hell. At least that is what I am hoping is happening.
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (7PziG)
171
The counter elites in media are there to act as tone police for the Right, not as actual political analysts. And so they spin their pretty little hypothesis about how things should be done without actually understanding much about politics at all.
One of the critical issues early on in an open seat is to define the opposing candidate as a person. Trump very early defined Hillary in 2016 as Nasty. Kamala is being targeted as fake. He defined Mario as Little Mario and Jeb famously as Low Energy. That worked even before the various debates on specific policies began.
In that light, then a policy debate begins with the relatively few undecided types viewing debates and campaign ads with the mental concept of Kamala as 'fake'--that subliminally hurts Kamala in the minds of swing voters because they will be predisposed to remember if she is fake in her claimed ancestry then she is most likely fake overall. That makes any policy flip flops a part of Kamala's personality which makes her unlikeable.
That works to a point, but Megan's (and my) point is that it's time to move on. But what do I know?
One of the critical issues early on in an open seat is to define the opposing candidate as a person. Trump very early defined Hillary in 2016 as Nasty. Kamala is being targeted as fake. He defined Mario as Little Mario and Jeb famously as Low Energy. That worked even before the various debates on specific policies began.
In that light, then a policy debate begins with the relatively few undecided types viewing debates and campaign ads with the mental concept of Kamala as 'fake'--that subliminally hurts Kamala in the minds of swing voters because they will be predisposed to remember if she is fake in her claimed ancestry then she is most likely fake overall. That makes any policy flip flops a part of Kamala's personality which makes her unlikeable.
That works to a point, but Megan's (and my) point is that it's time to move on. But what do I know?
Posted by: Archimedes at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (xCA6C)
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161 I don't think Chalamet is a bad actor. I thought he was too scrawny and girly to be the badass that Paul was in the books. He looked like a 98-pound girl beating up the armored (!) soldiers in the fight scenes. I think Zendaya is more muscular and weights more than him.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (iFTx/)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (iFTx/)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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167 Argentina had a relatively sparse Indian population that got wiped out/assimilated fairly early on, so most of their population is of European descent. So that's always been a factor in their favor relative to other SA countries.
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They had African slaves but they don't have them today.
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They had African slaves but they don't have them today.
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (hWxEy)
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Who the hell brings their infant to a place where there could be violence?
That agent should be charged with child endangerment as well as deserting her post.
That agent should be charged with child endangerment as well as deserting her post.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (v6JzV)
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Vance and Walz Agree to Oct. 1 Debate
It remains unclear whether Walz has agreed to a separate Sept. 18 debate proposed by CNN.
It remains unclear whether Walz has agreed to a separate Sept. 18 debate proposed by CNN.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (aD39U)
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I see we're chatting a bit about the recent Dune epic.
I thought the first part was really well done.
The second part of the movie seemed to be along the lines of, "Wrap it up, we've got a deadline and budget to meet!"
I thought the first part was really well done.
The second part of the movie seemed to be along the lines of, "Wrap it up, we've got a deadline and budget to meet!"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (tT6L1)
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@166
>>The agent and her family members bypassed the Uniformed Division checkpoint and were escorted by an unpinned event staff into the room to breastfeed, the sources said. Unpinned means they have not been cleared by the Secret Service to be there.
WHAT THE WHAT!!!???
Seriously, WTF is going on at the USSS?
>>The agent and her family members bypassed the Uniformed Division checkpoint and were escorted by an unpinned event staff into the room to breastfeed, the sources said. Unpinned means they have not been cleared by the Secret Service to be there.
WHAT THE WHAT!!!???
Seriously, WTF is going on at the USSS?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 15, 2024 11:45 AM (XV/Pl)
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The residents or the ballot counters?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (FnneF)
While that's always a legitimate question, I saw a LOT of people online bitching about the Disneyfication of NYC.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (FnneF)
While that's always a legitimate question, I saw a LOT of people online bitching about the Disneyfication of NYC.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 15, 2024 11:45 AM (IUd0M)
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She doesn't need a bra but, she DOES need a shave
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I said I was starting at the "small" end of the spectrum! Lol.
What's more disturbing..."she" needs to shave face, or chest?
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report
I said I was starting at the "small" end of the spectrum! Lol.
What's more disturbing..."she" needs to shave face, or chest?
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 15, 2024 11:45 AM (JCZqz)
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163 IIRC, The late, unlamented Charlie Rangel was hogging 3 or 4 rent control apartments and making big bucks by sub-letting them at market rates. Unethical. Illegal.
Posted by: Reparations?
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And not paying his taxes when he was Chairman of the House Ways and Means that directly addresses tax laws.
Dems are simply a criminal cartel disguised as a political party. The GOPe is similarly but they rely more on what GW Plunkett called honest grift (insider trading, relatives getting sweet jobs or investment opportunities, contracts, etc.)
Posted by: Reparations?
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And not paying his taxes when he was Chairman of the House Ways and Means that directly addresses tax laws.
Dems are simply a criminal cartel disguised as a political party. The GOPe is similarly but they rely more on what GW Plunkett called honest grift (insider trading, relatives getting sweet jobs or investment opportunities, contracts, etc.)
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:45 AM (kW+z9)
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Block the monkey. Block the monkey.
Blocking the monkey tonight. Yea, yea, yeaaaah~~!
Blocking the monkey tonight. Yea, yea, yeaaaah~~!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 15, 2024 11:45 AM (IG4Id)
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I'm looking forward to not paying to see Children of Dune.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (aD39U)
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6 years younger than my chronological age.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
So, you have the heart of a 10-year-old?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
So, you have the heart of a 10-year-old?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (v6JzV)
184
Going through a closet and SURPRISE! all these gold bars I had stashed in the pockets and forgotten about. I think Menendez was railroaded!
Posted by: One Hour Martinizing at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (CV8a5)
185
I wouldn't be surprised to see a conscientious double-euphonium solo bring a guy back from meth.
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WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON YOU COMRADE
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WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON YOU COMRADE
Posted by: Party Animal at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (85/ro)
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182 I'm looking forward to not paying to see Children of Dune.
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Dune was a good read. Dune Messiah convinced me not to read anymore Dune books.
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Dune was a good read. Dune Messiah convinced me not to read anymore Dune books.
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 15, 2024 11:47 AM (hWxEy)
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So, you have the heart of a 10-year-old?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (v6JzV)
In a jar, in the desk drawer.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (v6JzV)
In a jar, in the desk drawer.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at August 15, 2024 11:47 AM (aD39U)
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2 week mark with my Oura Ring, and the cardiovascular age estimate is complete:
6 years younger than my chronological age.
Apparently, it's all about artery stiffness.
So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
So your heart got a stiffy, or it didn't get a stiffy?
6 years younger than my chronological age.
Apparently, it's all about artery stiffness.
So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
So your heart got a stiffy, or it didn't get a stiffy?
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 15, 2024 11:47 AM (HrzNk)
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WHAT THE WHAT!!!???
Seriously, WTF is going on at the USSS?
Posted by: Thomas Bender
What is going on with the Military? (see Afghanistan bugout)
What is going on with the Economy? (see inflation)
What is going on with the Rule of Law? (see Lawfare against Jan 6 and Trump)
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What is going on is Democrats doing what Democrats do-ruin, plunder, treason, and destroy. Civil War should have taught you that.
Seriously, WTF is going on at the USSS?
Posted by: Thomas Bender
What is going on with the Military? (see Afghanistan bugout)
What is going on with the Economy? (see inflation)
What is going on with the Rule of Law? (see Lawfare against Jan 6 and Trump)
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What is going on is Democrats doing what Democrats do-ruin, plunder, treason, and destroy. Civil War should have taught you that.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:47 AM (kW+z9)
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Trump should say that he'll start attacking Kamala's policies when she shares any.
The only one she's shared was his.
The only one she's shared was his.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (KbCG3)
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So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
Wasn't that like 3 years ago?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
Wasn't that like 3 years ago?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (IUd0M)
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Only Kamala the Great can pull off the perfect communist community. Praise her Holy Name."
most of media
Posted by: illiniwek at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (Cus5s)
And that clarifies just what the media really is.
But we all know this already.
most of media
Posted by: illiniwek at August 15, 2024 11:07 AM (Cus5s)
And that clarifies just what the media really is.
But we all know this already.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (W/lyH)
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I've liked the recent Dune remake, the problem it has is that it is largely forgettable and will be long forgotten.
The 1984 original will still be talked about many years hence.
The 1984 original will still be talked about many years hence.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (XV/Pl)
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I don't think Chalamet is a bad actor. I thought he was too scrawny and girly to be the badass that Paul was in the books. He looked like a 98-pound girl beating up the armored (!) soldiers in the fight scenes. I think Zendaya is more muscular and weights more than him.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (iFTx/)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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I know that, I get it. But in the books, Paul is also highly trained by master fighters and physically formidable. Instead, they cast a pushing-30 guy who is feeble and looks like he can barely hold a sword. The ending fight scene -- supposedly between too highly-trained experts -- looked like a couple of drunks lunging at each other.
And he had no charisma and zero chemistry with Chani. By contrast, I thought Bardem and Brolin were much better in their roles.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:41 AM (iFTx/)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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I know that, I get it. But in the books, Paul is also highly trained by master fighters and physically formidable. Instead, they cast a pushing-30 guy who is feeble and looks like he can barely hold a sword. The ending fight scene -- supposedly between too highly-trained experts -- looked like a couple of drunks lunging at each other.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (iFTx/)
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So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
***
My blood pressure, heart rate, and weight are all those of a twenty-year-old.
I stole them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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My blood pressure, heart rate, and weight are all those of a twenty-year-old.
I stole them.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (J2vNu)
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184 Going through a closet and SURPRISE! all these gold bars I had stashed in the pockets and forgotten about. I think Menendez was railroaded!
Posted by: One Hour Martinizing at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (CV8a5)
No lie, forgot about some silver we had purchased a few years ago.
Looked under my dresser. A nice stash I was totally unaware of.
Posted by: One Hour Martinizing at August 15, 2024 11:46 AM (CV8a5)
No lie, forgot about some silver we had purchased a few years ago.
Looked under my dresser. A nice stash I was totally unaware of.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at August 15, 2024 11:49 AM (KbCG3)
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What is going on is Democrats doing what Democrats do-ruin, plunder, treason, and destroy. Civil War should have taught you that.
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Mmm, Yankees are Yankees. They have the mark of Caine on them. They are wired to kill their brother Abel - always.
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Mmm, Yankees are Yankees. They have the mark of Caine on them. They are wired to kill their brother Abel - always.
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 15, 2024 11:49 AM (hWxEy)
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We all know TJM doesn't have a heart. Ask any leftist and they'll tell you drumpf supporters want to push gramma off a cliff while hanging POC's from the nearest tree.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 15, 2024 11:49 AM (tT6L1)
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It can be lunch time
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2024 11:49 AM (4+54B)
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While that's always a legitimate question, I saw a LOT of people online bitching about the Disneyfication of NYC.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
In these trying times, Disneyification is synonymous with cross dressing and ass-rape.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
In these trying times, Disneyification is synonymous with cross dressing and ass-rape.
Posted by: Steambath Willie at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (CV8a5)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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What's weird is that Chalamet was actually about the same age as Kyle MacLachlan during the production of their respective Dune productions.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:44 AM (GBKbO)
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What's weird is that Chalamet was actually about the same age as Kyle MacLachlan during the production of their respective Dune productions.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (2fIO4)
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I miss the bands too.
My grandmother was a "soldier" for nearly 80 years (back in the 30s, 40s, she would go into taverns and collect money in a tambourine for the church - my grandpa, a WWII vet who had been pinned back together after the war, would driver her and wait outside).
I went to one here locally, and mostly what they did was sing folk songs and play a guitar. We didn't go back.
My grandmother was a "soldier" for nearly 80 years (back in the 30s, 40s, she would go into taverns and collect money in a tambourine for the church - my grandpa, a WWII vet who had been pinned back together after the war, would driver her and wait outside).
I went to one here locally, and mostly what they did was sing folk songs and play a guitar. We didn't go back.
Posted by: Lady Who Always Has a Burning Question at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (JCLJi)
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So...I guess my heart is in pretty good shape. Still, December is my first regular doctor's appointment since high school. We'll see what he says.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
Wasn't that like 3 years ago?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Yeah. He has the heart of a 15-year-old, not a 10-year-old as I stated above. My calculation didn't take the high school thing into account.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:43 AM (GBKbO)
Wasn't that like 3 years ago?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Yeah. He has the heart of a 15-year-old, not a 10-year-old as I stated above. My calculation didn't take the high school thing into account.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (v6JzV)
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104 I know that, I get it. But in the books, Paul is also highly trained by master fighters and physically formidable. Instead, they cast a pushing-30 guy who is feeble and looks like he can barely hold a sword. The ending fight scene -- supposedly between too highly-trained experts -- looked like a couple of drunks lunging at each other.
perhaps the rock was busy
perhaps the rock was busy
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (oY6Yp)
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@189
>>What is going on is Democrats doing what Democrats do-ruin, plunder, treason, and destroy. Civil War should have taught you that.
True, but you would think that they would at least strive to have a baseline of competency.
You would think that a lactating and nursing agent would be a detriment to unit cohesion and good order.
>>What is going on is Democrats doing what Democrats do-ruin, plunder, treason, and destroy. Civil War should have taught you that.
True, but you would think that they would at least strive to have a baseline of competency.
You would think that a lactating and nursing agent would be a detriment to unit cohesion and good order.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (XV/Pl)
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"I don't think these people will have an opportunity to implement their fascist policies, because they will cause WWIII before they do."
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Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (Ectld)
As has been noted, here, there, and everywhere, if these geniuses are counting on "winning" WWIII, they're delusional.
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Plot twist: Their intention is to initiate WWIII so they can implement their fascist policies globally in the restructuring.
Posted by: Ribbed at August 15, 2024 11:22 AM (Ectld)
As has been noted, here, there, and everywhere, if these geniuses are counting on "winning" WWIII, they're delusional.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:50 AM (dGCAG)
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Paul starts Dune at 14. At the end, he's about 17.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles
Geez! Talk about a long movie!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles
Geez! Talk about a long movie!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I got 99 problems but Vance ain't one at August 15, 2024 11:51 AM (L/fGl)
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‘ They ran out of other people's money. Kudos to them for recognizing it, unlike socialists everywhere else’
I want to live in this universe where socialists learn from their mistakes instead of doubling down with more police, more taxes , censorship and repression.
‘ They ran out of other people's money. Kudos to them for recognizing it, unlike socialists everywhere else’
I want to live in this universe where socialists learn from their mistakes instead of doubling down with more police, more taxes , censorship and repression.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 11:51 AM (jbnUc)
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>>Who the hell brings their infant to a place where there could be violence?
That agent should be charged with child endangerment as well as deserting her post.
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--- story said she was in there with 2 family members, so it sounds like Grandma or somebody brought the baby TO mom to be nursed
That agent should be charged with child endangerment as well as deserting her post.
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--- story said she was in there with 2 family members, so it sounds like Grandma or somebody brought the baby TO mom to be nursed
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:51 AM (/7KEl)
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Price controls. I can't wait.
Posted by: Supply and Demand at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (8I4hW)
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And every day our schools churn out shiny new socialist turds eager to vote their way into bondage.
Posted by: Anti-Faucist at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (qUkBO)
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story said she was in there with 2 family members, so it sounds like Grandma or somebody brought the baby TO mom to be nursed
Posted by: Don Black
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Setting aside the reality that it even happened:
Imagine people in the workplace thinking this behavior is acceptable.
Posted by: Don Black
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Setting aside the reality that it even happened:
Imagine people in the workplace thinking this behavior is acceptable.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (mnOhf)
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They have the mark of Caine on them.
I think we're in for a spot ...
*puts on shades*
... of trouble.
YEAAAAAARGHHH
I think we're in for a spot ...
*puts on shades*
... of trouble.
YEAAAAAARGHHH
Posted by: Lt. Horatio Caine at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (OguvZ)
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (/7KEl)
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197 Mmm, Yankees are Yankees. They have the mark of Caine on them. They are wired to kill their brother Abel - always.
michael caine > mark o'caine
michael caine > mark o'caine
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:52 AM (oY6Yp)
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--- story said she was in there with 2 family members, so it sounds like Grandma or somebody brought the baby TO mom to be nursed
Posted by: Don Black
OK, still child endangerment. The agent and those family members should be charged.
Posted by: Don Black
OK, still child endangerment. The agent and those family members should be charged.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:53 AM (v6JzV)
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My blood pressure, heart rate, and weight are all those of a twenty-year-old.
I stole them.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (J2vNu)
A 20 year old water buffalo!
I stole them.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (J2vNu)
A 20 year old water buffalo!
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:53 AM (dGCAG)
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214 also what is Dune
I kid of course
I think it's about giant worms in the desert or something
about a planet infested by magats
I kid of course
I think it's about giant worms in the desert or something
about a planet infested by magats
Posted by: anachronda at August 15, 2024 11:53 AM (oY6Yp)
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Trump should say that he'll start attacking Kamala's policies when she shares any.
The only one she's shared was his.
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Yup. Mock her. Paint her as a phony, a liar, Fake New Kamala.
People vote on emotions.
Not a logical analysis of the issues.
The only one she's shared was his.
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Yup. Mock her. Paint her as a phony, a liar, Fake New Kamala.
People vote on emotions.
Not a logical analysis of the issues.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (fVaTp)
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is there a single solitary G-D federal agency that hasn't been degraded by internal leftist rot?
also twaddle?
also twaddle?
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (/7KEl)
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In these trying times, Disneyification is synonymous with cross dressing and ass-rape.
Posted by: Steambath Willie
Sounds like I need to plan a trip...and steal some luggage.
Posted by: Steambath Willie
Sounds like I need to plan a trip...and steal some luggage.
Posted by: Sam Brinton at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (JCZqz)
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I wonder if the doc can do anything about TJM's assholery and love for Prometheus...
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (v6JzV)
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also what is Dune
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A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
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A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (mnOhf)
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218 214 also what is Dune
I kid of course
I think it's about giant worms in the desert or something
about a planet infested by magats
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Tremors has a shit ton of giant earth worms and it features Kevin Bacon. Two thumbs up.
I kid of course
I think it's about giant worms in the desert or something
about a planet infested by magats
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Tremors has a shit ton of giant earth worms and it features Kevin Bacon. Two thumbs up.
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 15, 2024 11:55 AM (hWxEy)
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>A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
some stories defy treatment
Posted by: Moron Robbie
some stories defy treatment
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:55 AM (/7KEl)
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Nice Rant
Harris could be our Madeleine Albright (though in different roles), breaking the glass ceiling and every f**king thing else.
The agenda? The DNC publishes almost the same exact thing as goals every 4 years. This year it's added "Trump's 2025 Agenda"
Demos' The Power Agenda is probably pretty accurate in theory & practice for happy old brat K & Timmy; just add the legalization of all kinds of crap not already listed therein.
Harris could be our Madeleine Albright (though in different roles), breaking the glass ceiling and every f**king thing else.
The agenda? The DNC publishes almost the same exact thing as goals every 4 years. This year it's added "Trump's 2025 Agenda"
Demos' The Power Agenda is probably pretty accurate in theory & practice for happy old brat K & Timmy; just add the legalization of all kinds of crap not already listed therein.
Posted by: L - If they'll do it with you, they'll do it to you, too at August 15, 2024 11:55 AM (NFX2v)
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Tremors has a shit ton of giant earth worms and it features Kevin Bacon. Two thumbs up.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Yeah, Tremors is a fun flick.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Yeah, Tremors is a fun flick.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:56 AM (v6JzV)
Posted by: First Son at August 15, 2024 11:56 AM (CV8a5)
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Seeing lots of places The Ho is following Sundowner's campaign and staying out of sight and letting the Democrats Propaganda Ministry do the work.
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2024 11:56 AM (4+54B)
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193 I've liked the recent Dune remake, the problem it has is that it is largely forgettable and will be long forgotten.
The 1984 original will still be talked about many years hence.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (XV/Pl)
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The Spacing Guild meeting the Emperor in the 1984 version is still one of my favorite scenes in a sci-fi movie, even though it was basically an exposition dump.
The Navigator leaving a trail of slime in the Emperor's throne room is a hoot but also tells you all you need to know about the power structure of the Dune universe.
The 1984 original will still be talked about many years hence.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 15, 2024 11:48 AM (XV/Pl)
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The Spacing Guild meeting the Emperor in the 1984 version is still one of my favorite scenes in a sci-fi movie, even though it was basically an exposition dump.
The Navigator leaving a trail of slime in the Emperor's throne room is a hoot but also tells you all you need to know about the power structure of the Dune universe.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (2fIO4)
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A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
some stories defy treatment
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:55 AM (/7KEl)
On the other hand, that's been the standard for eons, with fans of these various books of some import/length... the most zealous of them are NEVER going to be satisfied with film adaptations.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
some stories defy treatment
Posted by: Don Black- asking the tough questions at August 15, 2024 11:55 AM (/7KEl)
On the other hand, that's been the standard for eons, with fans of these various books of some import/length... the most zealous of them are NEVER going to be satisfied with film adaptations.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (dGCAG)
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That works to a point, but Megan's (and my) point is that it's time to move on. But what do I know?
Posted by: Archimedes
More to the point, what does Megan know. She gets her authority from being on TV. That is it. People watch TV more to be confirmed in opinions rather than actually obtaining news. So, Megan sells her own opinion and those invisible people that she has in her social circle. A lot of those invisible people are former Bushies and former Faux news colleagues/contacts/etc.
There are some real political campaign analysts out there but Megan ain't one of them and never has been any more than Brit Hume, Baier, Madcow, etc are.
The whole lawsuit thing in 2020 has made even alternative media very cautious about electoral fraud claims and made political analysis worse because it is the specter over the election that few talk about but over 60 percent of the public have already digested and are willing to believe it is possible.
The Uniparty fears what happens when election fraud essentially de-legitimates the entire political regime--Dem and GOP and their subsequent actions. That is why they acted in concert to shut down media coverage of such in 2020.
Posted by: Archimedes
More to the point, what does Megan know. She gets her authority from being on TV. That is it. People watch TV more to be confirmed in opinions rather than actually obtaining news. So, Megan sells her own opinion and those invisible people that she has in her social circle. A lot of those invisible people are former Bushies and former Faux news colleagues/contacts/etc.
There are some real political campaign analysts out there but Megan ain't one of them and never has been any more than Brit Hume, Baier, Madcow, etc are.
The whole lawsuit thing in 2020 has made even alternative media very cautious about electoral fraud claims and made political analysis worse because it is the specter over the election that few talk about but over 60 percent of the public have already digested and are willing to believe it is possible.
The Uniparty fears what happens when election fraud essentially de-legitimates the entire political regime--Dem and GOP and their subsequent actions. That is why they acted in concert to shut down media coverage of such in 2020.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (kW+z9)
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228 My Cocaine>>Michael Caine>> mark o'caine
Posted by: First Son at August 15, 2024 11:56 AM (CV8a5)
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These are the same words.
Posted by: First Son at August 15, 2024 11:56 AM (CV8a5)
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These are the same words.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (GBKbO)
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@202 WC Fields aside, nobody in folk music or Middle Eastern Studies has ever approached the tambourine technique of the Salvationists. They were like wrist Rockettes.
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (zdLoL)
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I've wondered if we could've gotten a well thought out, well acted, true-to-the-source three part Dune instead of Lord of the Rings.
I'm glad we got LOTR, but I think it might've been possible at one time. I don't know if it is any longer what with gender-swaps and the inability to show gays or effeminate men as even slightly bad.
I'm glad we got LOTR, but I think it might've been possible at one time. I don't know if it is any longer what with gender-swaps and the inability to show gays or effeminate men as even slightly bad.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (mnOhf)
Posted by: Jussie Smollett at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (JCZqz)
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231 On the other hand, that's been the standard for eons, with fans of these various books of some import/length... the most zealous of them are NEVER going to be satisfied with film adaptations.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (dGCAG)
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Welles said something interesting in Filming The Trial.
Someone asked him why he rearranged the chapters of Kafka's book.
Essentially, he asserted, you are obligated the change things when moving to a new medium because the new medium demands it. Otherwise, you just put up a series of pictures and read the original material outloud.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 11:57 AM (dGCAG)
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Welles said something interesting in Filming The Trial.
Someone asked him why he rearranged the chapters of Kafka's book.
Essentially, he asserted, you are obligated the change things when moving to a new medium because the new medium demands it. Otherwise, you just put up a series of pictures and read the original material outloud.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
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Speaking of boob's . . .
Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over "Lifetimes" Music Video In Spain
Katy Perry is under scrutiny from Spanish officials over allegations that her music video for the new single “Lifetimes” was filmed on ecologically sensitive sand dunes without proper authorization.
Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over "Lifetimes" Music Video In Spain
Katy Perry is under scrutiny from Spanish officials over allegations that her music video for the new single “Lifetimes” was filmed on ecologically sensitive sand dunes without proper authorization.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I got 99 problems but Vance ain't one at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (L/fGl)
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:59 AM (v6JzV)
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Amazing how the concept of price controls are so openly discussed and welcomed by so many. The result of a generation of Marxists having taken over education.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 15, 2024 11:59 AM (W/lyH)
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239 These are the same words.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
I thought you were illiterate?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:59 AM (v6JzV)
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ejame haens. askent sakdjf.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
I thought you were illiterate?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 11:59 AM (v6JzV)
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ejame haens. askent sakdjf.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:59 AM (GBKbO)
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I think we should have a dedicated thread to the Dune series.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
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Tremors has a shit ton of giant earth worms and it features Kevin Bacon. Two thumbs up.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Pfffft. Tremors had Burt Gummer and guns.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Pfffft. Tremors had Burt Gummer and guns.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (HrzNk)
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The woman agent was in the room with two other family members.
So, I guess, it's like chewing gum?
You're supposed to bring enough for the whole class?
So, I guess, it's like chewing gum?
You're supposed to bring enough for the whole class?
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (zdLoL)
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I think Archie Bunker warned us about the tambourines of the Salivation Army in 1972.
Posted by: Norman Leer at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (CV8a5)
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I remember Reagan quipping that price controls hadn't worked since the time of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and that he should know because he was around then.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (v6JzV)
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I've wondered if we could've gotten a well thought out, well acted, true-to-the-source three part Dune instead of Lord of the Rings.
I'm glad we got LOTR, but I think it might've been possible at one time. I don't know if it is any longer what with gender-swaps and the inability to show gays or effeminate men as even slightly bad.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (mnOhf)
And of course it's been a mixed bag at best, those adaptations that are attempted in the form of multi-episode or even multi-season series.
I know people hate Game of Thrones, but really, the first several seasons were fantastic, as were the first several seasons of Walking Dead.
But then you have something like The Boys, and those douchebags ruined it, almost from the start, by boxing themselves into a narrative corner with their changes.
I know there are other examples, but those are the ones that come to mind for me.
I'm glad we got LOTR, but I think it might've been possible at one time. I don't know if it is any longer what with gender-swaps and the inability to show gays or effeminate men as even slightly bad.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (mnOhf)
And of course it's been a mixed bag at best, those adaptations that are attempted in the form of multi-episode or even multi-season series.
I know people hate Game of Thrones, but really, the first several seasons were fantastic, as were the first several seasons of Walking Dead.
But then you have something like The Boys, and those douchebags ruined it, almost from the start, by boxing themselves into a narrative corner with their changes.
I know there are other examples, but those are the ones that come to mind for me.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (dGCAG)
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I think we should have a dedicated thread to the Dune series.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
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Better yet, y'all could compare pocket protectors.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
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Better yet, y'all could compare pocket protectors.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (2UnvF)
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some stories defy treatment
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I don't think Dune does. I think the people trying to make the movies also try to hard because it's an interesting story with opportunities for weirdness. Gotta be unique and extreme or whatever. I haven't seen the recent ones but a light touch and even a lean towards "people are fairly normal and relatable, just odd in a futuristic way" would probably work and be shocking in 2024.
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I don't think Dune does. I think the people trying to make the movies also try to hard because it's an interesting story with opportunities for weirdness. Gotta be unique and extreme or whatever. I haven't seen the recent ones but a light touch and even a lean towards "people are fairly normal and relatable, just odd in a futuristic way" would probably work and be shocking in 2024.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 12:02 PM (mnOhf)
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Essentially, he asserted, you are obligated the change things when moving to a new medium because the new medium demands it. Otherwise, you just put up a series of pictures and read the original material outloud.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
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1. Fair point. 2. Orson Welles.
Essentially, he asserted, you are obligated the change things when moving to a new medium because the new medium demands it. Otherwise, you just put up a series of pictures and read the original material outloud.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reminiscing about lost times with Orson Welles at August 15, 2024 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
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1. Fair point. 2. Orson Welles.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 15, 2024 12:02 PM (tT6L1)
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AP: Chicken wings advertised as ‘boneless’ can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides
"Consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat."
https://tinyurl.com/ytw69am8
Fucking Ohio, maaaan...
"Consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to actually be free of bones, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat."
https://tinyurl.com/ytw69am8
Fucking Ohio, maaaan...
Posted by: Robert, blood sugar dropping rapidly, bumming out at August 15, 2024 12:02 PM (1Yy3c)
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THE BOSS HAS A NOOD
Posted by: Skip at August 15, 2024 12:02 PM (4+54B)
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Tremors has a shit ton of giant earth worms and it features Kevin Bacon. Two thumbs up.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Some of the dumbest and fun quotes in a movie.
Earl Bassett: What kind of fuse is that?
Burt Gummer: Cannon fuse.
Earl Bassett: What the hell do you use it for?
Burt Gummer: My cannon.
Posted by: Pudinhead
Some of the dumbest and fun quotes in a movie.
Earl Bassett: What kind of fuse is that?
Burt Gummer: Cannon fuse.
Earl Bassett: What the hell do you use it for?
Burt Gummer: My cannon.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 15, 2024 12:02 PM (IG4Id)
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The most adorable young woman was on 'The Price is Right' ....on in the background. Sweet as hell. Made my day better.
Posted by: Stateless at August 15, 2024 12:03 PM (jvJvP)
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I think we should have a dedicated thread to the Dune series.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
I don't like sand... it gets everywhere.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 15, 2024 12:00 PM (jbnUc)
I don't like sand... it gets everywhere.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 15, 2024 12:03 PM (dGCAG)
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also what is Dune
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A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (mnOhf)
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I think it COULD be made into a good sci-fi, but it would have to be stripped down. Instead, the two main film adaptations try to tell too much of the backstory. One of the cool things about the story -- and something not in any other sci-fi -- is the worms, but they are barely even seen in the latest movies. Wtf?? Instead we get endless scenes of characters wandering in deserts, weird ladies behind veils, and lots of unexplained mumbo-jumbo.
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A pretty decent but polarizing sci-fi book that somehow can't be made into a decent movie.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when women's jobs were meaningful and valuable? at August 15, 2024 11:54 AM (mnOhf)
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I think it COULD be made into a good sci-fi, but it would have to be stripped down. Instead, the two main film adaptations try to tell too much of the backstory. One of the cool things about the story -- and something not in any other sci-fi -- is the worms, but they are barely even seen in the latest movies. Wtf?? Instead we get endless scenes of characters wandering in deserts, weird ladies behind veils, and lots of unexplained mumbo-jumbo.
Posted by: Doctor Elric Blade, Esq. at August 15, 2024 12:03 PM (iFTx/)
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Yup. Mock her. Paint her as a phony, a liar, Fake New Kamala.People vote on emotions.
Not a logical analysis of the issues.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Repeated research actually shows they vote on both (leaving out partisans). People that are not ideological voters have outcome preferences that are pretty easy to figure out. War is bad, peace is good, unemployment bad, employment good, inflation bad, stable prices good, and that sort of thing. What they lack is any cause and effect relationship understanding (ideologues have this even if erroneous) about what policies get them to their desired outcomes. They can learn what policies they don't like (Heard about the Green Nude Eel much lately) or transing children, etc.
And framing an opponent personally for example as 'fake' then carries forward to analyzing any of that person's proposed policies and hiding their real opinions. The Dems try to define Trump as fascist for the same reason--people don't know what it is but has to be bad because Not Sees.
Framing the opponent (or even party) is to soften them up for FUD approaches. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt as to their proposed policies. Works better on unknowns.
Not a logical analysis of the issues.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Repeated research actually shows they vote on both (leaving out partisans). People that are not ideological voters have outcome preferences that are pretty easy to figure out. War is bad, peace is good, unemployment bad, employment good, inflation bad, stable prices good, and that sort of thing. What they lack is any cause and effect relationship understanding (ideologues have this even if erroneous) about what policies get them to their desired outcomes. They can learn what policies they don't like (Heard about the Green Nude Eel much lately) or transing children, etc.
And framing an opponent personally for example as 'fake' then carries forward to analyzing any of that person's proposed policies and hiding their real opinions. The Dems try to define Trump as fascist for the same reason--people don't know what it is but has to be bad because Not Sees.
Framing the opponent (or even party) is to soften them up for FUD approaches. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt as to their proposed policies. Works better on unknowns.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 12:04 PM (kW+z9)
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Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at August 15, 2024 12:01 PM (v6JzV)
Diocletian replaced the denarius with the solidus which stabilized the economy of the empire. it was his predecessors that lowered the gold content of Roman coins.
Diocletian replaced the denarius with the solidus which stabilized the economy of the empire. it was his predecessors that lowered the gold content of Roman coins.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 15, 2024 12:04 PM (WDfJQ)
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"Trump very early defined Hillary in 2016 as Nasty. Kamala is being targeted as fake."
Media can censor Trump, at least for maybe 50-70% ... the low info voters. BUT by being somewhat "outrageous" (e.g. "How Dare Trump speak of Kamala's Blackness") he gets the media to spread his message.
And he cleverly only pointed out he thought she was Indian (or Asian?) because that is what Kamala claimed, until she needed to be black.
Media can censor Trump, at least for maybe 50-70% ... the low info voters. BUT by being somewhat "outrageous" (e.g. "How Dare Trump speak of Kamala's Blackness") he gets the media to spread his message.
And he cleverly only pointed out he thought she was Indian (or Asian?) because that is what Kamala claimed, until she needed to be black.
Posted by: illiniwek at August 15, 2024 12:05 PM (Cus5s)
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Nood
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 15, 2024 12:06 PM (IG4Id)
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I don't understand these people that want to control everything everyone else is doing. It's insane. You don't even follow your own rules. Why enforce them on others? It's evil.
Everything wrong in the West right now is because the rich and powerful (who are usually not the people who worked to create that wealth - the Wal-Mart and News Corp. heirs, the widow Jobs, etc, etc) had a mass mental breakdown 100 years ago that they aren't legally allowed to traipse around like feudal lords and act out "The Aristocrats" (the usually-dirty joke) anytime they like. That breakdown is still the key feature of their psyche, even ones that were born well after it started.
They baited the hook with Marxism because it's irresistible to young skulls full of mush, but the actual intent is to kill a few billion to decrease the odds of resistance and then enact feudalism.
Everything wrong in the West right now is because the rich and powerful (who are usually not the people who worked to create that wealth - the Wal-Mart and News Corp. heirs, the widow Jobs, etc, etc) had a mass mental breakdown 100 years ago that they aren't legally allowed to traipse around like feudal lords and act out "The Aristocrats" (the usually-dirty joke) anytime they like. That breakdown is still the key feature of their psyche, even ones that were born well after it started.
They baited the hook with Marxism because it's irresistible to young skulls full of mush, but the actual intent is to kill a few billion to decrease the odds of resistance and then enact feudalism.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 15, 2024 12:06 PM (2ocoG)
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Update on my mother-in-law's visit with the oncologist.
Biopsies got it all, the lymph nodes were benign and now the doctor is scheduling radiation treatment.
Biopsies got it all, the lymph nodes were benign and now the doctor is scheduling radiation treatment.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 15, 2024 12:07 PM (NR6c1)
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Okay, he's not what I would call an ally.
But yesterday when I heard somebody say that Andrew McCarthy was saying Trump *should* go to jail, that sounded off from what I've heard from McCarthy criticizing "Lawfare".
This this morning I read on PJ Media
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McCarthy points out that Sept. 18 is “two days after early voting in the 2024 election begins in Pennsylvania.” Merchan’s goal, according to McCarthy, is “to enable Vice President Harris and the media-Democratic complex to label Trump ‘a convicted felon sentenced to prison’ just weeks before Election Day, at a time when Americans will already have started voting in many states, not least the potentially decisive Pennsylvania battleground.”
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If he's saying Merchan is scheduling Trump's conviction for maximum effect in the election for Harris, from all that I have heard McCarthy say, it doesn't sound to me like he's *for* that. A judge SHOULD NOT be participating in a campaign, when he has the opponent before him. I don't agree with McCarthy on everything, but I think he would agree with that as jurisprudence.
(cont)
But yesterday when I heard somebody say that Andrew McCarthy was saying Trump *should* go to jail, that sounded off from what I've heard from McCarthy criticizing "Lawfare".
This this morning I read on PJ Media
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McCarthy points out that Sept. 18 is “two days after early voting in the 2024 election begins in Pennsylvania.” Merchan’s goal, according to McCarthy, is “to enable Vice President Harris and the media-Democratic complex to label Trump ‘a convicted felon sentenced to prison’ just weeks before Election Day, at a time when Americans will already have started voting in many states, not least the potentially decisive Pennsylvania battleground.”
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If he's saying Merchan is scheduling Trump's conviction for maximum effect in the election for Harris, from all that I have heard McCarthy say, it doesn't sound to me like he's *for* that. A judge SHOULD NOT be participating in a campaign, when he has the opponent before him. I don't agree with McCarthy on everything, but I think he would agree with that as jurisprudence.
(cont)
Posted by: Axeman at August 15, 2024 12:07 PM (krQz2)
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From my last post:
There's also this quote from McCarthy
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“The New York prosecution of Trump,” McCarthy points out, “was politics, not justice. That’s why we call it ‘lawfare.’ The prosecutors and judge are not concerned about whether convictions ultimately get thrown out on appeal.&rdquo
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So I can't even think that McCarthy is for Trump being convicted on something he himself calls "lawfare" and "politics".
So, I know he probably won't be a faithful ally, but can people stop lying about the guy?
Maoists do this kind of thing.
There's also this quote from McCarthy
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“The New York prosecution of Trump,” McCarthy points out, “was politics, not justice. That’s why we call it ‘lawfare.’ The prosecutors and judge are not concerned about whether convictions ultimately get thrown out on appeal.&rdquo
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So I can't even think that McCarthy is for Trump being convicted on something he himself calls "lawfare" and "politics".
So, I know he probably won't be a faithful ally, but can people stop lying about the guy?
Maoists do this kind of thing.
Posted by: Axeman at August 15, 2024 12:09 PM (krQz2)
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Fucking Ohio, maaaan...
Boned chicken, and Nixon rolling
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the tolling
Don't swaller them chicken bones!
Crosby Stills and National Fried Chicken
Boned chicken, and Nixon rolling
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the tolling
Don't swaller them chicken bones!
Crosby Stills and National Fried Chicken
Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 15, 2024 12:10 PM (zdLoL)
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Media can censor Trump, at least for maybe 50-70% ... the low info voters. BUT by being somewhat "outrageous" (e.g. "How Dare Trump speak of Kamala's Blackness") he gets the media to spread his message.
And he cleverly only pointed out he thought she was Indian (or Asian?) because that is what Kamala claimed, until she needed to be black.
Posted by: illiniwek
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Speaking true rhetoric offends the political classes that subsist on lies. Hillary was and is Nasty. Jeb was and is Low Energy. Marco is still "Little" and Kamala is transparently Fake. The best political rhetoric as Aristotle taught us long ago is that pithy description that has truth at the heart of it.
Trump has been branded himself, Fight Fight Fight whether he did it consciously or not at that moment. That repels the political class because it indicts their cowardly avoidance of essential truths in society.
For example, the ridiculous one drop rule instituted by the PTB on race and the ridiculous results stemming from that societal lie--Kamala is and was no part of the black community growing up or in politics and not much identity as an American. Talcum X is not black and so on.
And he cleverly only pointed out he thought she was Indian (or Asian?) because that is what Kamala claimed, until she needed to be black.
Posted by: illiniwek
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Speaking true rhetoric offends the political classes that subsist on lies. Hillary was and is Nasty. Jeb was and is Low Energy. Marco is still "Little" and Kamala is transparently Fake. The best political rhetoric as Aristotle taught us long ago is that pithy description that has truth at the heart of it.
Trump has been branded himself, Fight Fight Fight whether he did it consciously or not at that moment. That repels the political class because it indicts their cowardly avoidance of essential truths in society.
For example, the ridiculous one drop rule instituted by the PTB on race and the ridiculous results stemming from that societal lie--Kamala is and was no part of the black community growing up or in politics and not much identity as an American. Talcum X is not black and so on.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 12:13 PM (kW+z9)
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So I can't even think that McCarthy is for Trump being convicted on something he himself calls "lawfare" and "politics".
So, I know he probably won't be a faithful ally, but can people stop lying about the guy?
Maoists do this kind of thing.
Posted by: Axeman
Some of this is conflation of McCarthy's previous idiocies on the Florida document case and the Jan 6 cases. Essentially, McCarthy has destroyed his own credibility and branding in order to stay in the perceived Mainstream.
His predictions are so lame on lawfare that he has essentially made himself into the legal version of David French. Suitable to read only for mockery.
So, I know he probably won't be a faithful ally, but can people stop lying about the guy?
Maoists do this kind of thing.
Posted by: Axeman
Some of this is conflation of McCarthy's previous idiocies on the Florida document case and the Jan 6 cases. Essentially, McCarthy has destroyed his own credibility and branding in order to stay in the perceived Mainstream.
His predictions are so lame on lawfare that he has essentially made himself into the legal version of David French. Suitable to read only for mockery.
Posted by: whig at August 15, 2024 12:16 PM (kW+z9)
Posted by: MAGA is weird at August 15, 2024 12:20 PM (NXFiK)
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I don't think it was as bad as you say, but it was...okay. Nothing more.
I think Hillary Clinton's recurring role as Baron Harkonnen in all the Dune remakes is the best part of those movies.
I think Hillary Clinton's recurring role as Baron Harkonnen in all the Dune remakes is the best part of those movies.
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at August 15, 2024 12:32 PM (Da7Vv)
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Trump has been branded himself, Fight Fight Fight whether he did it consciously or not at that moment. That repels the political class because it indicts their cowardly avoidance of essential truths in society.
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Dems trying hard to brand Trump as a coward for not agreeing on the same debate terms originally set up assuming the debate was between Trump and Biden.
I think most people remember that Trump was almost killed just a few weeks ago (some dem NPCs have accepted their new programming that it never happened). And that he is going out to outdoor rallies again even though the secret service showed themselves as keystone kops. A lot braver than most people would be. I don't think it will work, even with the mostly debased electorate we have today.
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Dems trying hard to brand Trump as a coward for not agreeing on the same debate terms originally set up assuming the debate was between Trump and Biden.
I think most people remember that Trump was almost killed just a few weeks ago (some dem NPCs have accepted their new programming that it never happened). And that he is going out to outdoor rallies again even though the secret service showed themselves as keystone kops. A lot braver than most people would be. I don't think it will work, even with the mostly debased electorate we have today.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 15, 2024 12:36 PM (fs1hN)
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I had a colleague who was a Jew from Kazakhstan who immigrated to the US. Great guy. I had learned Russian in college as I wanted to go into the defense/govt role to counter the USSR during the Cold War years. That ended before I graduated. He thought I was an agent to watch over him.
One day he brought in $100 bills from the 40s and 50s stamped "Silver Certificate" on the bill. He told me this is what they used in the black market. There were 1000s of these. The trading was insane. One $100 could get you a six pack of coke, or toilet paper, etc.
He had about $2000 on him and wanted to know if they were still usable due to the age. I gave him a $100 from my wallet and said it would be an even trade.
One day he brought in $100 bills from the 40s and 50s stamped "Silver Certificate" on the bill. He told me this is what they used in the black market. There were 1000s of these. The trading was insane. One $100 could get you a six pack of coke, or toilet paper, etc.
He had about $2000 on him and wanted to know if they were still usable due to the age. I gave him a $100 from my wallet and said it would be an even trade.
Posted by: JDubya_AZ at August 15, 2024 02:31 PM (FQ2t6)
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