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Will Fetterman Flip?

Will Lumpy Jack finally assume full control over the body?

Lumpy Jack is blasting Democrats for supporting "Hamas/Hezballah shitheads."

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., described protesters who demonstrated in New York City on Tuesday as "Pro-Hezbollah / Hamas s[---]heads," and indicated that the Democratic Party should speak out against them.
"Mob of Pro-Hezbollah / Hamas s[---]heads raging against law enforcement and terrorizing the NYC Jewish community near a synagogue and day care," Fetterman wrote in a Wednesday post on X.
"Where's my party's condemnation?"

Fetterman made the comments when sharing a post on X that featured video footage in which people could be heard engaging in what sounded like an anti-Zionist chant.

By the way, I wanted to link Fetterman saying "I can't see continuing as a Democrat" and "the party has lost their way" but I could not find video of Lumpy Jack actually saying that and that's because he didn't say it. Those quotes are from a parody site called "Nothing on this Site is Real."

Just wanted to give you a heads up about that fake news.

But it still is possible that he'll become an independent. The party is determined to purge him.

And the GOP is trying to flip him.

If Fetterman does flip, according to officials who were given anonymity to talk about sensitive matters, it will be thanks in large part to his deepening friendship with a pair of senators and their high-profile spouses: Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and his wife Dina, and Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and her husband, Wesley.
But the first-term Democrat -- who's infuriated his party with his harder line on immigration and staunch support for Israel, Trump nominees, government funding bills and most recently the president's ballroom -- isn't yet persuaded.
"I'm not changing," Fetterman told me in an interview Friday when I asked if he was ruling out both becoming a Republican or turning independent. "I'm a Democrat, and I'm staying one. "
Yet, at least in private, he's not totally rejecting dropping his "D."
When one senior Republican recently brought up the idea of becoming an independent to Fetterman, he absorbed the suggestion and didn't embrace or reject the overture, according to a GOP official familiar with the conversation.
In our interview, Fetterman said bluntly: "I'd be a shitty Republican."
There are his votes against big-ticket measures, such as last year's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, but also his liberal views on a raft of cultural issues.
...
Fetterman has raised these same doubts about how welcome he'd be as a Republican to his GOP colleagues, too, I'm told by sources briefed on the conversations.
If Republicans can't tolerate even Tillis, Fetterman suggested, how would they accept somebody who supports abortion rights, gay rights, legalizing marijuana and is pro-labor? (He flies the pride flag outside his Senate office.) Senate Republicans have reminded the Pennsylvanian that there are members of their conference who are more moderate on each of those issues.
Trump, who knows a thing or two about party switching, has also gotten in on the action. He's told one GOP senator he prefers Fetterman making the full conversion to Republican, according to a source familiar with the conversation.
And Trump has said, if Fetterman does, he'd reciprocate. In his typical unsubtle fashion, the president conveyed as much to Sean Hannity in March and asked Hannity to play intermediary.

Fetterman's announced 2028 Democrat primary opponent is leaving death threats for his thirteen year old daughter.

Ben Hart
@BenHart_Freedom
BREAKING 🚨: Here's one reason John Fetterman is giving serious consideration to becoming a Republican.
A Democrat named Raymond Eugene Chandler III, who was planning to run against Fetterman in the Senate primary for 2028, was arrested by the FBI on May 1 for leaving multiple voicemails with death threats and graphic obscene messages on the voice mail of Fetterman's 13-year-old daughter.
Chandler also threatened to kill President Trump.
Chandler had declared his candidacy for the 2028 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania, positioning himself as a "leftist" or progressive primary challenger to Fetterman, running on a platform of wealth redistribution.
Like most Americans, Fetterman is coming to the realization that today's Democrat Party is no longer the Party of JFK -- who was patriotic, pro-life, pro-God, very anti-communist, and pro-capitalist.
But today's Democrat Party has become the party of political assassination, violence, mental illness, and hatred of America.
Today's Democrat Party actively roots for Iran to defeat America and our troops.
Today's Democrats are the party of open borders, lawlessness, election fraud, and using the schools to indoctrinate our children into radical Left LGBTQ ideology (including encouraging children as young as kindergarten to undergo gender transition surgeries).
Today's Democrat Party actively works for America's destruction at every level. And John Fetterman has had enough.
There are reports that President Trump has had conversations with John Fetterman, has offered him massive financial backing, and Trump's endorsement.
Some say: "But Fetterman usually votes with the Democrats."
True.
But my experience is people change their voting behavior and views when they make the decision to switch sides.
Both Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan were Democrats at one point. Reagan famously said: "I did not leave the Democrat Party, the Democrat Party left me.
I consider myself to be a JFK-style Democrat.
...
I think John Fetterman is coming to the same realization.

Van Jones on Democrats not supporting John Fetterman being a "moderate"

“That should not be illegal in this party. My god you have to agree on 100% of 100% of the Berkeley California agenda to be a Democrat?”

“It just shows you how nutty things have gotten that someone who… pic.twitter.com/52YPAht2SA
— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) May 6, 2026

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro tells @SenFettermanPA: Know your place and don't ditch the party that's trashing you 24/7!

Jake Tapper: There is a quiet but serious effort by Senate Republicans to get John Fetterman to switch parties, to become an Independent, and caucus… pic.twitter.com/acixy48v3y
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) May 6, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 06:36 PM

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1 Open channel D

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (tgTrV)

2 Channel D is open.

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (tgTrV)

3 Fetterman's sanity reminds me a bit of Joe Lieberman. I didn't agree with him most of the time, but I always felt he was an honest broker. Well, as honest as a DC denizen can be.

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (wB6dA)

4 Lumpy is my senator

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (LmPA0)

5 Double D's to start the thread off. It's already a boob thread.

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (wB6dA)

6 He'd be a thorn in our side on a lot of issues...BUT...we could use his vote on some key issues.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:39 PM (gtcuf)

7 Flip Lumpy, Flip.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 06, 2026 06:39 PM (vbXSk)

8 NO.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:40 PM (9lqZe)

9 lol well I wouldn't hold my breath

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 06:40 PM (j+aD2)

10 On the death threats, Virginia AG led the way.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:40 PM (zZu0s)

11 Do we really think this? But for maybe 2 votes, he has been in lockstep with the Dems.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (Dd38x)

12
To be fair, a lump used to do most of my thinking for me when I was young.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (Y8DZL)

13 My guess would walk away first

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (Ia/+0)

14 "Mob of Pro-Hezbollah / Hamas s[---]heads raging against law enforcement and terrorizing the NYC Jewish community near a synagogue and day care," Fetterman wrote in a Wednesday post on X.
"Where's my party's condemnation?"

The Dems are the fascists they always claim to be looking for...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (ynpvh)

15 A. Fetterman is by far the sanest of the dems.

Q: Things no one thought would ever happen for $10,000.

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (lCppi)

16 The Democrats are going to be working double overtime for the next few months and few years to convince the normies that they aren't radical commie loons. You can see The Op forming and the messaging coming together among the talking heads on the lib channels.

"Of course we don't hate jews!"
"Of course we don't want more socialism!"
"Those republicans are fear-mongering!"

Gonna be a long few years.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (oqH4h)

17 And the GOP is trying to flip him.

a nice harness right at the center of gravity and he'll turn over nicely. you can edit out the harness and the lines in post.

Posted by: anachronda at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (oY6Yp)

18 Lumpy is my senator
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport

Have any R's announced a challenge? I can't imagine many R's would vote for Lumpy even if he flips.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (l26NL)

19

Everybody on the whole darn ship was dancing to the Fetterman Flip.

Posted by: Fat Elvis at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (Cqx++)

20 I doubt it.

How much do you think someone really has left to realize about the Democrat Party. It's not like they've been particularly shy about what they are.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (vE0+H)

21 I think the GOP is better off to let him lose the Dem primary and be ready with a good candidate to take on the weirdo that the Dems nominate instead.

Posted by: Mark1971 at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (CNl8/)

22 leaving multiple voicemails with death threats and graphic obscene messages on the voice mail of Fetterman's 13-year-old daughter.

>>> Sounds like a real #winner.

Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for the keyboard at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (Wt5PA)

23 Fetterman won't flip but he might quit. If that happens Shapiro will appoint some flaming Marxist ahole to help his credibility with the leftist loons in Penn

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (gu0hJ)

24 The Dems are the fascists they always claim to be looking for...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

They're at least funding them through the SPLC.

Posted by: mikeski at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (VHUov)

25 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro tells @SenFettermanPA: Know your place and don't ditch the party that's trashing you 24/7!

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

He left out the word "Boy" ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (4Axv6)

26
I always thought his wife was controlling him.

Are they still married?

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (3ek7K)

27 Van Jones, a communist, is the rational voice of the Democrat party. Wow, stock up on canned goods.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (koh6z)

28 I thought about this the other day when say his raiting fell though the basement. But just can't imagine him changing party.

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (Ia/+0)

29 And the GOP is trying to flip him.
---------

Send him to Guam.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:43 PM (vE0+H)

30 Any man leaving death threats on the phone of a thirteen-year-old girl spends a night in the box.

The box that has all the rabid hyenas in it.

Posted by: mikeski at May 06, 2026 06:43 PM (VHUov)

31 Non-Maoists no longer welcome in today's Democrat party.

Posted by: struggle sessions and murder oh my at May 06, 2026 06:43 PM (TbWk/)

32 Keep in mind....Fetterman IS the voice of reason for the Dems.

Whatever you think of him, he'll show up with whoever to discuss the issues.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:44 PM (Sco7b)

33 leaving multiple voicemails with death threats and graphic obscene messages on the voice mail of Fetterman's 13-year-old daughter.

>>> Sounds like a real #winner.

Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for the keyboard at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (Wt5PA)

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

Democrat-Communist Hero Level? Luigi Mangione.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 06:44 PM (4Axv6)

34 31 Non-Maoists no longer welcome in today's Democrat party.

Posted by: struggle sessions and murder oh my at May 06, 2026 06:43 PM (TbWk/)

I'm still amazed how many vote for commies in dem clothing...or maybe it's just the fraud...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:45 PM (ynpvh)

35 Oh, nightly news....Epstein suicide note.

Poorly written. No big deal.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:45 PM (Sco7b)

36 35 Oh, nightly news....Epstein suicide note.

Poorly written. No big deal.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:45 PM (Sco7b)

Does he claim he sabotaged the cameras so that he could die quietly?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (ynpvh)

37 >>>Joe Lieberman. I didn't agree with him most of the time, but I always felt he was an honest broker. Well, as honest as a DC denizen can be.
Posted by: 496
---

He and McCain were bunk buddies that's all I need to know.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (koh6z)

38 @16 this summer is going to be insane. There was an anti-Semitic rally/riot in NYC last night. With a lot of Federal aid being shut off to blue cities crime will skyrocket.
The Dems may try and convince normies that they're not pro criminal,pro illegal, Marxist nuts, but events will say, yes you are
The Republicans might be incompetent, but normies will be terrified to vote for Dems in November

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (gu0hJ)

39 Dang it, one thread too late.

https://tinyurl.com/mr2s2rf5

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (l26NL)

40 The Democrat Party slogan for 2026:

Better a Nazi tattoo, than anyone who'd dare support a Jew.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (MtSIY)

41 I'm ready to ask Democrats to explain why we shouldn't just surgically neuter/castrate all babies at birth, the ones we don't kill, anyway.

Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (1UHR+)

42 38 @16 this summer is going to be insane. There was an anti-Semitic rally/riot in NYC last night. With a lot of Federal aid being shut off to blue cities crime will skyrocket.
The Dems may try and convince normies that they're not pro criminal,pro illegal, Marxist nuts, but events will say, yes you are
The Republicans might be incompetent, but normies will be terrified to vote for Dems in November

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (gu0hJ)

The dead and imaginary have no such compunction

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (ynpvh)

43 Yes. It's true. Jihadis' heads are full of shit.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (sDWtc)

44 Hey, anyone see the "new" Katie Porter? Someone has been dowing Ozempic like they are jelly beans.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (dIske)

45 "Where's my party's condemnation?"

You know exactly where it is.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (k8xm0)

46 45 "Where's my party's condemnation?"

You know exactly where it is.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (k8xm0)

Indeed, in the crowds condemning the Jews...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (ynpvh)

47
She'll always be a nasty bitch.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (3ek7K)

48 Too bad Ozempic can't do a thing for Porter's face.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:48 PM (gtcuf)

49 As much as I'd like Fetterman to flip, it still comes nowhere to balancing out our herd of traitors like Murkowski, McConnell, the New England twins etc.

If our side wasn't so feckless they'd be totally worthless.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 06:49 PM (0t1wa)

50 The Dem candidate that wants to murder Fetterman's daughter had a "Be Kind" sign behind him in one video I saw.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:49 PM (sKqQm)

51 Looks like blindfolding themselves was a theme this year.

Wonder if it's a bit of an unconscious confession.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (vJrRc)

Yes. Good observation.

In the early 2010's pedowood had a rash of movie posters of people being blinded and I thought at the time they were kind of rubbing it in. Because they had the leftard and average joe masses under a kind of thrall. Even if it was merely zeitgeist. Collective unconscious.

Trump came along and worked at snapping the country out of it.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:49 PM (vE0+H)

52
You yearn for a responsible opponent to the madness to run for office in opposition to the insanity, but it strains the bounds of reasonableness to subject your kids to death threats and sexual deviants screaming on bullhorns on your front lawn in the middle of the night.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (Y8DZL)

53 37 >>>Joe Lieberman. I didn't agree with him most of the time, but I always felt he was an honest broker. Well, as honest as a DC denizen can be.
Posted by: 496
---

He and McCain were bunk buddies that's all I need to know.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (koh6z)

_______________________

Only democrat senator I could stomach was Zell Miller.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (dIske)

54 Some people switch parties do to thinking about issues. Others switch...after a stroke.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (k8xm0)

55 Has a Dem senator ever flipped Red? Maybe the Colorado Native American? I just can't recall.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (l26NL)

56
Does he claim he sabotaged the cameras so that he could die quietly?...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (ynpvh)

Right after he mentions the orgies with President Trump how he was a tool of the Republican party and right-wing extremists drove him to do everything.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:51 PM (Sco7b)

57 In This House We Believe That Leaving Threatening and Obscene Messages on Teenage Girls' Voicemails is Righteous and Noble!

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:51 PM (gtcuf)

58 I see Fetterman as the first president of the ideocracy.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:51 PM (k8xm0)

59 "Where's my party's condemnation?"

Off riding a unicorn somewhere.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (snZF9)

60
With a lot of Federal aid being shut off to blue cities crime will skyrocket.

Those crimes won't be reported and therefore won't exist. The crime rate will plummet.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (Cqx++)

61 50 The Dem candidate that wants to murder Fetterman's daughter had a "Be Kind" sign behind him in one video I saw.
Posted by: 18-1

The Babylon Bee just can't keep up.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (sAmhv)

62 He just needs to vote with us. Not sure I want him able to run in an election as a Republican. He's good on a few issues, and probably better than that bitch in Alaska, but not by much.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (Vvh2V)

63 Has a Dem senator ever flipped Red? Maybe the Colorado Native American? I just can't recall.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (l26NL)

Ben Nighthorse Campbell. He was a good man - you know, for a politician.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (0aYVJ)

64 Has a Dem senator ever flipped Red? Maybe the Colorado Native American? I just can't recall.

Yeah that guy. Nighthorse Campbell

But he came from the era when you could be a normal guy and a Dem pol.

By today's standards of the Dems he would be White Supremacist Neo-NAZI

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:52 PM (sKqQm)

65 When Fetterman's lump starts saying "Quade, turn on the machine" I figure we're doomed

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:53 PM (gu0hJ)

66 I hope Fetterman remains a Dem. The blue on blue fighting is a plus.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (z2aPa)

67 There are plenty of pols that I hate. But I can't imagine calling one of them up and threatening to kill their kids.

These people have become a parody of what they claim to be fighting.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (sKqQm)

68 President John Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho Fetterman

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (gtcuf)

69 When Fetterman's lump starts saying "Quade, turn on the machine" I figure we're doomed
Posted by: Smell the Glove

And with that, the prophecy is fulfilled.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (l26NL)

70 When Fetterman's lump starts saying "Quade, turn on the machine" I figure we're doomed

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:53 PM (gu0hJ)

Start the reactor.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (snZF9)

71
He can be re-elected as an R. He'll be primaried out as a D.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (HdYcL)

72 Porter's at #5. She's going nowhere. Swalwell's frathouse are all shifting to Steyer because they blame Porter for knifing their boy.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (sDWtc)

73 Ben that wouldn't be a bad thing

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:55 PM (Ia/+0)

74 Fetterman's still pretty damn leftwing.

But he's a 2012 era leftist Dem. Which I guess makes you a far rightwing white supremacist now.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:55 PM (sKqQm)

75 So Shrek Collins? Pass.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 06:55 PM (diia5)

76
Has a Dem senator ever flipped Red? Maybe the Colorado Native American? I just can't recall.

Yeah that guy. Nighthorse Campbell

__________

Also Richard Shelby.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:56 PM (HdYcL)

77
Everybody on the whole darn ship was dancing to the Fetterman Flip.

Posted by: Fat Elvis at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (Cqx++

----------

Everybody's doin' a brand new dance, now
(Come on, Lefties, do the Fetterman Flip)
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
(Come on, baby, do the Fetterman Flip)
My little baby tranny can do it with me
It's easier than learnin' your DIE's
So come on, come on
Do the Fetterman Flip with me

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 06:56 PM (4Axv6)

78 "leaving multiple voicemails with death threats and graphic obscene messages on the voice mail of Fetterman's 13-year-old daughter.

>>> Sounds like a real #winner."

Establishing his bona fides as a True Democrat.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 06, 2026 06:56 PM (vbXSk)

79 Start the reactor.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

So glad you said it. I was struggling with being "that guy."

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (fxhWU)

80
Porter's polling beyond wine-mom Karen divorcees has to be 0<

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (Y8DZL)

81 But he's a 2012 era leftist Dem. Which I guess makes you a far rightwing white supremacist now.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:55 PM (sKqQm)

Hell, being an April 2026 Dem makes you a reich winger now.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (vE0+H)

82 Not sure it matters much if Fetterman flips. He's still going to vote D on most issues. It might matter for voting for "control" of the Senate, but is there a whole lot of difference between Thune/McConnell and Schumer?

It's not like Fetterman would vote for Ted Cruz or Mike Lee, right?

Better to have him inside the tent peeing outwards I guess.

Still: it is amazing that Fetterman is in this spot. Who would have thought he'd be the voice of Democrat reason?

Posted by: SimoHayha at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (/ZkOF)

83 graphic obscene messages on the voice mail of Fetterman's 13-year-old daughter.

Now hear me out -

Posted by: Ted Bundy at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (sDWtc)

84 Leaving death threat voicemails to teenage girls is moooooooost definitely a “both sides” issue.

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (5e3l5)

85 I'm old enough to remember when the Democrats were a bunch of Communist sympathizers since the Reagan was elected in 1980. The Democrat party was probably captured by the Communists since FDR. They just hid it a bit better than they do now.

If Sen. Fetterman figures out he's allied with the Minions of Satan, well good for him, but I will believe when I see it. Other than him not wanting to murder Republicans and Jews, he's a pretty standard Lefty.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at May 06, 2026 06:58 PM (ksbjf)

86 He is a far left radical by ideology, his voting, and his policies.

He just doesn't call us Nazis.

He has voted against all but one of Trump's judicial nominees. Is that what you want in a GOP senator? Another one who can throw a fit and throw key votes?

No. Let him follow Sinema to retirement.

Posted by: TJM's phone at May 06, 2026 06:58 PM (LWGzg)

87 It be amazing if it starts a trend..

Watch the left bowl then!

Hell they might even shot each other instead of us

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (yl2Ro)

88 Do the Fetterman Flip with me

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 06:56 PM (4Axv6)
--------
"It's just a jump to the left"

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (wB6dA)

89 Who needs Fetterman?
Talarico is going to win!!
Texas is turning blue!!

/s/ the Left

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (MtSIY)

90 Start the reactor.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

So glad you said it. I was struggling with being "that guy."

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 06:57 PM (fxhWU)

I was just making the 348 times I saw the movie worth something. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (snZF9)

91 72 Porter's at #5. She's going nowhere. Swalwell's frathouse are all shifting to Steyer because they blame Porter for knifing their boy.
Posted by: gKWVE

If she loses, she'll go all Soprano's on her staff. It will be hilarious.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (sAmhv)

92 88 "It's just a jump to the left"

And then a flip to the right!

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:59 PM (gtcuf)

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (sAmhv)

94 Joe Lieberman. I didn't agree with him most of the time, but I always felt he was an honest broker. Well, as honest as a DC denizen can be.
Posted by: 496

Agreed on the honest broker part. And the fucking Democrat Party threw him out. Primaried his ass. He came back and won as an Independent. And then still caucused with them which is when I lost any respect I had for him.
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Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (0t1wa)

95 And the GOP is trying to flip him.

Who would want to be a Republican? Maybe he'll be the founding member of Trump's America First party.

Posted by: t-bird at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (u/66v)

96 My phone keyboard sucks so much ass

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (yl2Ro)

97 The one good thing is if Fetterman can stand up and say something like "I vote pride and all the rest... and the Democrat party has no room for me, because they are all flaming communists who think Stalin was a conservative."

That would be a powerful message, I think. What's left of the "sane" democrats would wake up, hopefully.

Posted by: SimoHayha at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (/ZkOF)

98
How many politicians actually care about the legal citizens?

I have always believed that most of them only care about the money they can steal.

Money buys power and enables them to be sex perverts.

I think most of them were nobodies growing up.

Now they just want to screw us because they have the power and money to makeup for the lack of being popular growing up.

I'll show you!

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (3ek7K)

99 There are plenty of pols that I hate. But I can't imagine calling one of them up and threatening to kill their kids.

These people have become a parody of what they claim to be fighting.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (sKqQm)

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At least Virginia didn't elect a Democrat-Communist to be their Attorney General after he was outed as having fantasized about killing an opposing candidate along with her children while in her arms.

Oh, wait ... nevermind.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (4Axv6)

100 If she loses, she'll go all Soprano's on her staff. It will be hilarious.
Posted by: Puddleglum

Never watched that show... did they use piping hot food as weapons, too?

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (fxhWU)

101 Fetterman doesn't need to change parties. He needs to be a Democrat. He already stands out as one in a sea of wailing, screeching, Bolsheviks.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (sAmhv)

102 94 Joe Lieberman. I didn't agree with him most of the time, but I always felt he was an honest broker. Well, as honest as a DC denizen can be.
Posted by: 496

Agreed on the honest broker part. And the fucking Democrat Party threw him out. Primaried his ass. He came back and won as an Independent. And then still caucused with them which is when I lost any respect I had for him.
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Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (0t1wa)

Did someone say cock-ass with the dems?

Posted by: Don Lemon at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (ynpvh)

103 There's basically zero upside to a Dem flipping Republican, but the other way and you're a hero until you die.

McCain's funeral is still going on.

Posted by: Sharpie at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (qpfB8)

104 Went to school with a Fetterman. Quite the fancy boy. We all called him Fetterfag.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (gtcuf)

105 Fetterman in 12 months: "I've seen the inner workings of the Trump admin and I have to say that JD Vance wants to murder every minority on the planet. I cannot in good conscience support his presidency~!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (diia5)

106 What a difference from PDT’s first term to now. 4 years of biden convinced the dems to go full commie. It also allowed PDT to implement everything he’s doing, he learned from the betrayals of his first term.
He’s reshaping the world while the dems continue to try to burn it down.
Even Fetterman sees it.
Vance/ Rubio 2028. Rubio/? 2032. A girl can hope and dream.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 06, 2026 07:02 PM (8Jfx0)

107 100 If she loses, she'll go all Soprano's on her staff. It will be hilarious.
Posted by: Puddleglum

Never watched that show... did they use piping hot food as weapons, too?
Posted by: She Hobbit

Probably. TBF, I've only watched the clips from Youtube. I might get around to actually watching someday but I'm not all that motivated.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 07:03 PM (sAmhv)

108 "Fetterman said bluntly: 'I'd be a shitty Republican.' "

In some cases, that's an improvement.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 07:03 PM (W5mpo)

109 My sci-fi nerdom has taken a hit, it was "start the reactor" . Sorry Quato

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (gu0hJ)

110 "Fetterman said bluntly: 'I'd be a shitty Republican.' "

In some cases, that's an improvement.
Posted by: Dark Litigator

Yeah, he'd fit right in.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (fxhWU)

111 Nobody on The Sopranos used piping hot food as a weapon.

Rorschach in The Watchmen sure as hell did though.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (gtcuf)

112 27 Van Jones, a communist, is the rational voice of the Democrat party. Wow, stock up on canned goods.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (koh6z)

No he's not ...

He's a great actor, and because of that skill, he's very dangerous.

Posted by: browndog says woof at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (3sXRv)

113 We all called him Fetterfag.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (gtcuf)

It's the creativity that makes it funny.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (vE0+H)

114 Agreed on the honest broker part. And the fucking Democrat Party threw him out. Primaried his ass. He came back and won as an Independent. And then still caucused with them which is when I lost any respect I had for him.
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Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 07:00 PM (0t1wa)

Especially since he won as an independent after republican voters saved his ass.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 07:05 PM (snZF9)

115 Lumpy Jack was tall, and he was a man
He had a lump on his neck that controlled his brain pan
The dems would all vote, he would vote the wrong way
So The Lump took control and made him vote for the GOP...

The dems couldn't hurt Jack
They tried and tried and tried
They dropped things on his Lump
And lied and lied and lied and lied and lied
But they couldn't stop Jack, or the Lump from Lumping
And they couldn't prevent Jack from feeling Lumpy..

Posted by: The Who at May 06, 2026 07:05 PM (Sma6t)

116 "Fetterman said bluntly: 'I'd be a shitty Republican.' "

Yeah? What else is new? How could he be worse than half the idiots up there now? At least we all know he'd be a sellout and vote with the Dems most of the time. it'd at least be an honest sell out.

Posted by: SimoHayha at May 06, 2026 07:05 PM (/ZkOF)

117 Yeah, he'd fit right in.
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (fxhWU)

LOL get out of my head

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 07:05 PM (vE0+H)

118 In a sane American Fetterman would be one of those fringe candidates the left like that gets 1% of the vote - like Nader

Hmm being the most moderate Democrat is...crazy.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 07:06 PM (sKqQm)

119 Went to school with a Fetterman. Quite the fancy boy. We all called him Fetterfag.
Posted by: Delurker

In the Searchers, the crooked Indian agent was named Fetterman. Later, the late Mr Fetterman after John Wayne settled his hash.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 07:06 PM (l26NL)

120 The Dem candidate that wants to murder Fetterman's daughter had a "Be Kind" sign behind him in one video I saw.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 06:49 PM (sKqQm)

There was a definition of DEI recently, it has to do with torturing the language
Diversity = Only our opinions and ideas since your ideas are exclusive and it is bad to be exclusive.
Equity=Marxism, when it doesn't mean confiscation because you are mean and that is OK because you are guilty of not being a Marxist
Inclusiveness = cancelling and destroying any countering voice because drowning out any opposition is how the ideas that support our point of view can spread unhindered.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 07:06 PM (rbvCR)

121
At least give credit to the Democrats for their complete, abject supplication to the party line.

Or the good sense to avoid the beat down for the lack of conformity.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 07:07 PM (Y8DZL)

122 Is Fetterman's Brazilian wife still in the picture? last I remember of her she was riding the carousel back home while he was having his medical issues.

And note I do NOT mean the Logan's Run carousel.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 07:07 PM (sKqQm)

123 Also: what did happen to fetterman's wife? I recall she was like quite hot... but a total snake in the grass and they broke up or something and it was after that that Fetterman's lump gained control and made him sane?

Something happened to Fetterman when he was in that hospital for what, a month, right? I'm trying to remember. He went in looking like he was to the left of Bernie and came out... as the Senator most likely to flip to the republicans. What changed?

Posted by: SimoHayha at May 06, 2026 07:07 PM (/ZkOF)

124 I'd be a shitty Republican. Mr Fetterman meet Ms Murkowski, Mitch , Mr Kemp, Mr DeWine....

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 07:08 PM (gu0hJ)

125 Every Tuesday for many years, the good awfl folk & their partners in Pennsylvania stood outside of US Senator Toomey's offices and carried on.

Now or soon? No, as I think Fetterman loves his wife and kids & understands the potential lunacy they would face.

But I think he'll be back. And do watch Shapiro's play first.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 07:08 PM (NFX2v)

126
Of all the Democrats in all the country, Fetterman was the least one I would've guess to turn out to be not a lunatic.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 07:08 PM (w6EFb)

127 "I'd be a shitty Republican."

I take him at his word... this once

Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 07:08 PM (q6tQZ)

128 Fetterman leave the party of the penguins?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 07:08 PM (0sNs1)

129 Rorschach in The Watchmen sure as hell did though.
Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:04 PM (gtcuf)

Rorschach used everything as a weapon.

My favorite Rorschach joke is: Why is he considered a hero when he has that picture of my mom on his face?

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 07:09 PM (rbvCR)

130 Something happened to Fetterman when he was in that hospital for what, a month, right? I'm trying to remember. He went in looking like he was to the left of Bernie and came out... as the Senator most likely to flip to the republicans. What changed?

Posted by: SimoHayha at May 06, 2026 07:07 PM (/ZkOF)

The stroke "mostly" killed the stupid part of his brain.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 07:09 PM (snZF9)

131 The Lierberman example though was largely a Neocon fairytale.

His support for the Iraq war was positioned as the only thing that mattered, yet Lieberman was there for basically every dumb liberal agenda item. He lined up and voted for ObamaCare, liberals SC justices and judges, tax increases, abortion, etc.

I think fetterman is largely the same in that he's not an antisemite that wants America to lose to iran, so everyone thinks he's some conservative hero.

Posted by: Sharpie at May 06, 2026 07:09 PM (qpfB8)

132 108 "Fetterman said bluntly: 'I'd be a shitty Republican.' "
Posted by: Dark Litigator

Collins and Murkowski reply, "Step up, bitch!"

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 07:10 PM (Y8DZL)

133 I don't want Fetterman as an R or an I--I am rooting for injuries.
I want him and the party to inflict maximum damage on each other.

Was Mehmet Oz a shit candidate?
Yes
But it was Fetterman's party that made Sean Parnell's ex's fake allegations of abuse as "very serious issue."

Which you know were serious and not at all made up because it was made in the middle of a custody battle.
And no police report was ever filed.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 07:10 PM (MtSIY)

134 I was going to suggest the conservatives need to go all out war and raise a generation of DINOs to infiltrate the Dem party.

But after thinking about it, I think it'd be tough to be that crazy for that long.

Not to mention, you can pay lip service to feminism, islam and abortion easily. That gay crap is too much to take for the team...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 07:10 PM (Sco7b)

135 World Starts To "Build" Around Hormuz; Japan Buying UAE Oil Bypassing Strait As ADNOC
(Abu Dhabi National Oil Company,) To Spend $55 Billion On Pipelines

Oil pipeline will terminate at U.A.E. port of Fujairah.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 07:10 PM (koh6z)

136 Puck drop. C'mon Sabres, let's kick some Canadian ass!

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:11 PM (gtcuf)

137 122 Is Fetterman's Brazilian wife still in the picture? last I remember of her she was riding the carousel back home while he was having his medical issues.

And note I do NOT mean the Logan's Run carousel.
Posted by: 18-1 .

RENOVAR!! RENOVAR

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 07:11 PM (sAmhv)

138
From everything I can see, Fetterman talks against his party's most odious positions, but his voting record is 100% Democrat-compliant when it counts. He might vote Republican when it doesn't change the outcome; same thing Ron Paul used to do.

If you look at his history before the US Senate, he doesn't look like somebody who's reasonable or has integrity.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 06, 2026 07:11 PM (azNOR)

139 He's more valuable to the right by continuing to be a Democrat and speaking out as he has done.

Posted by: stevew at May 06, 2026 07:12 PM (bOkAV)

140
Most of us weren't a member of the in crowd in high school.

You know, we realized what is important in life.

Grow up, get a job, marry and raise a family if you were fortunate to do so.

I know a lot of people weren't lucky enough to achieve that.

Do the best you can to save our country from wackos and perverts.

It is our mission from God.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 07:12 PM (3ek7K)

141 >> I recall she was like quite hot...

Her name is Gisele, and you can look up pictures. Me, I wouldn't call her hot by a long shot.

I don't think they've divorced officially, but I haven't seen much of her with Lumpy at all.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 07:13 PM (w6EFb)

142 So, Tucker Carlson is sure Trump is a wizard?

Why?

Is it because Trump...

Is never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic?

(h/t, Black Sabbath)

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 07:13 PM (T6aVk)

143 Yes, she's around. And they attended the WHCD.

U.S. Senator John Fetterman
@SenFettermanPA
Gisele and I are safe and back home.

We’re incredibly grateful for law enforcement and their quick reaction this evening.
10:45 PM · Apr 25, 2026
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Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 07:13 PM (NFX2v)

144 The thing that differentiated Lierberman from other Democrats was manners. He had proper manners.
He was a GOPe wet dream. Ash McCain.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 07:14 PM (koh6z)

145 >>>Fetterman said bluntly: "I'd be a shitty Republican."

There are many worse, Jack.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at May 06, 2026 07:14 PM (w6EFb)

146
I know a lot of people weren't lucky enough to achieve that.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 07:12 PM

Yet!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 07:15 PM (Sco7b)

147 I like how Shapiro continues to debase himself--even after humiliating himself to try and be Kamala's VP--with another round of "I'm sorry I'm a Jew but I'm not that kind of Jew."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 07:15 PM (MtSIY)

148 Vance/ Rubio 2028. Rubio/? 2032. A girl can hope and dream.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 06, 2026 07:02 PM (8Jfx0)

I like Rubio in 2028.

Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at May 06, 2026 07:16 PM (1UHR+)

149 Why not?

https://tinyurl.com/zka4nrdf

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 07:17 PM (l26NL)

150 I want to mention Harmeet Dhillon's investigation of Fairfax VA's Commonwealth Attorney office for discrimination against US Citizens in favor of Illegals

AAGHarmeetDhillon
@AAGDhillon
3h
This @CivilRights is investigating Fairfax County for giving preferential plea deals to illegal aliens while discriminating against American citizens.

If true, this violates several federal laws—& DOJ will not allow state prosecutors to play favors based on immigration status.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 07:18 PM (rbvCR)

151 I would very much like to see a non lunatic opposition party so the fucking Republicans can't coast on the crazy.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 07:18 PM (z2aPa)

152 >>Her name is Gisele, and you can look up pictures. Me, I wouldn't call her hot by a long shot.

I don't think they've divorced officially, but I haven't seen much of her with Lumpy at all.

For the last few months of his campaign and first fe months in office, it as looking like Giselle was the planned brain behind the Senator, that she would be the actual Senator. She was an illegal alien from Brazil, iirc, so not Senate material.

Guess she lost her role when Fetterman's brain damage broke him free from the oke virus, lol.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 07:18 PM (8Fxbo)

153 There's something highly convenient about having this guy of all people be the token "moderate". But then they say you are either an object lesson or a cautionary tale.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 07:19 PM (vE0+H)

154 Buffalo scores!

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 07:19 PM (gtcuf)

155 I don't see any one who can front the Dems like Trump.

I fear a Pubbie in Hawks clothing.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 07:19 PM (koh6z)

156 I don't think they've divorced officially, but I haven't seen much of her with Lumpy at all.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 07:13 PM (w6EFb)

There was a recent picture of them both with Fetterman in a red suit. He looked, as they said, "like he was going to wind up fighting James Bond in an elevator"

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 07:20 PM (rbvCR)

157
135 World Starts To "Build" Around Hormuz; Japan Buying UAE Oil Bypassing Strait As ADNOC
(Abu Dhabi National Oil Company,) To Spend $55 Billion On Pipelines

Oil pipeline will terminate at U.A.E. port of Fujairah.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 07:10 PM

---------
Some distance beyond the Straits of Hormuz.

A significant new world motivation now for wiping out the Houthi rebels and the Somali pirates that endanger traffic through the Red Sea route that is an alternative to the UAE Indian Ocean coast. Saudi Arabia already has a pipeline that cuts directly across the Arabia peninsula to the Red Sea. I expect that capacity will increase.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 06, 2026 07:21 PM (azNOR)

158 Oh good. I don't follow hockey but if Buffalo is beating Montreal....FANTASTIC!

We don't deserve nice things,

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 07:21 PM (Sco7b)

159 >> Yet, at least in private, he's not totally rejecting dropping his "D."

The Paolo's "D" is a national treasure. This would be unthinkable, no?

Posted by: The Paolo at May 06, 2026 07:21 PM (Sy6m/)

160
Keep fighting!!

I know it is difficult with social media.

People are worried they will be doxed on social media.

Stand up and fight for our country.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 07:22 PM (3ek7K)

161 Fetterman is no Tulsi.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 07:22 PM (kxLc1)

162 Looks like Rachel Zegler had one line too many before the Met Gala.

-
I guess that arrogant bitch hasn't had enough public humiliation yet.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 07:23 PM (ndZc7)

163 108 "Fetterman said bluntly: 'I'd be a shitty Republican.' "
Posted by: Dark Litigator

Collins and Murkowski reply, "Step up, bitch!"
Posted by: Auspex

*Blows bubbles*

Posted by: Lindsey Graham at May 06, 2026 07:24 PM (u3SRj)

164 Only democrat senator I could stomach was Zell Miller.
Posted by: Orson

Henry M “Scoop” Jackson

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 07:24 PM (W2Pud)

165 Since the start of the Iran war, crude exports through Fujairah have risen 38 per cent, pushing towards the upper limit of the pipeline that feeds the port.

At Khor Fakkan, terminal operator Gulftainer said the number of containers it handles has jumped roughly 25-fold.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 07:25 PM (koh6z)

166 Fetterman doesn't need to change parties. He needs to be a Democrat.

This.

Besides which, the last time a bunch of Democrats switched parties we got neo-cons and look at the damage that's done.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 07:26 PM (vJrRc)

167 Bob Kerrey wasn't too bad.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 07:26 PM (kxLc1)

Millionaire Celebrities Protest the 1% at the Billionaire-Sponsored Met Gala

Former celebrity and they/them Sam Smith,
aging like fine milk

Fallen pop ditz Katy Perry, wearing a stylish
anti-identification sexual assault mask

I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit. How about you?

Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’

The actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/jWfIPdtWTn
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 5, 2026

Looks like Rachel Zegler had one line too many before the Met Gala. pic.twitter.com/wJ7NzKlJip
— That 1 (@that_1) May 5, 2026

World's first transgender quadriplegic cerebral palsy model is universally acclaimed as stunning and brave.

This look celebrated the Real Hero of the evening: Chemical dependency.

Eda Sansel Ustun creation for the Met Gala 2026 - built on the body in real time.

Inspired by the human vascular system, where veins and arteries evolve into couture.#MetGala2026 #MetGala #FashionIsArt pic.twitter.com/5vK238irpX
— Ganesh Naik (@GaneshNaik88404) May 6, 2026

That's totes AI. I thought it was, but then I found the "designer's" page featuring the "dress," and I figured it was, somehow, real. But now I find out the "designer" is an "AI artist" which means I'm Lamont the Big Dummy.

More nonsense below:

Saving the best for last: Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds?

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 05:36 PM

Comments

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1 Future historians say what the absolute fuck is this shit?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 05:37 PM (jehhT)

2 Oof.

Posted by: Bosk at May 06, 2026 05:38 PM (VMFAF)

3 I would say these people need to fear God, but I think we are past that.

They need to fear Lady Guillotine.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (T7g1h)

4 not first!

Posted by: lin-duh at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (cDvOu)

5 OMG. That guy -- thing -- whatever it was. It's like, "you watched it, you can't un-watch it" in spades!

Posted by: tankascribe at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (NtoJk)

6 Why are you mad at us Ace ?

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (Zp5pW)

7 It was just a couple weeks ago that California was taken to the shed on ICE masks, and now those Ice-hating celebrities have made them stylish

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (yQoVG)

8 Sarah Paulson played my favorite character in Deadwood.

And she showed a nipple.

Posted by: davidt at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (Q+gd/)

9 I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit

wrestling is fake and gay

Posted by: just saying at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (t22Ck)

10 Awwwwwwwwwwwwww MAN … ! What did we do to deserve THIS … ? That's just wrong-wrong-wrong-wrongity-wrong … !

Posted by: Dr_No at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (ayRl+)

11 I dropped the Rock long ago when he supported the NFL kneelers.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (kxLc1)

12
Veins and arteries inspire couture..... nope.

WT actual F?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 05:41 PM (w6EFb)

13 Needs more Katie Porter and Lori Lightfoot to sex up the place.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 05:42 PM (Sco7b)

14 The hell did you people do to deserve this?

Posted by: Weasel at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (1S3fY)

15 I know what's missing from Lena Dunham's dress - tar. Lots and lots of tar.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (qx7Zg)

16 "Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds?"

And putting 350 pounds on six in heels seems ill-advised.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (vbXSk)

17 Okay, it also amuses me that ace is managing to take the hump out of Humpday.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (Sco7b)

18 Looks like scenes from The Hunger Games.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (sAmhv)

19 Amazing the left is desperate to replicate the Hunger Games.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (diia5)

20 Dunham is a perfect example of a Leftist woman.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (kxLc1)

21 World's first transgender quadriplegic cerebral palsy model is universally acclaimed as stunning and brave.

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

Gonna wager that this is the first time those words have been assembled in that order.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (2UnvF)

22 I would not let any one of those weirdos to clean my toilet. Even for free.

Which is what they're all remotely useful for.

And, this, after a high fiber binge for a week or two.

*trust me... it's bad* 💩

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (jehhT)

23 Hunger Games Capitol, but with less self-awareness.

Posted by: Rich degenerates degenerating richly at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (TbWk/)

24 If Katy Perry's mask was orange she would at least look like a Guild Navigator from Dune Part 1 (2021).

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:45 PM (T6aVk)

25 I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit

And now we know why his wife left him.

(ok, I have no idea if his wife left him. vaguely heard that happened a few years ago.)

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 05:45 PM (sAmhv)

26 Is she auditioning for Daft Punk?

Posted by: She's already daft at May 06, 2026 05:45 PM (TbWk/)

27 Whatever the opposite of Ozempic face is, that's what Lena Dunham has.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (2UnvF)

28 9 I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit

wrestling is fake and gay
Posted by: just saying at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (t22Ck)

CAN YOU SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL WHAT THE ROCK...

IS

COOKIN

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (T6aVk)

29 Ok. Went with Maker's Mark & Bulleit Rye just to have something.

Definitely going to have to find a better liquor store. Goody Goody used to be a major go to.

Thanks all for the suggestions.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (MIar9)

30 BTW... where's the photo of Bad Bunny posing as an old white man?

Cultural appropriation much?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (jehhT)

31 maybe The Rock identifies as a Highland Scot?

and there is not enough eyebleach in the world for poor Lena.
How did she get an invite, when the Duchess of Sussex did not?

(I would save that photo for the "girl meets wall" scale, kind of like South Park weighed poop in "courics". I'm blanking on the person's name that is the metric for stupidity here--senior moment)

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (enw9G)

32 >>World's first transgender quadriplegic cerebral palsy model is universally acclaimed as stunning and brave.

Seriously, we're in a simulation, right?
That is too dang silly, that is a punchline to a decade old joke.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (8Fxbo)

33 Did they all arrive in the same dump truck?

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (k8xm0)

34 3 I would say these people need to fear God, but I think we are past that.

They need to fear Lady Guillotine.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (T7g1h)

May Schlürpö save them.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (T6aVk)

35 (I would save that photo for the "girl meets wall" scale, kind of like South Park weighed poop in "courics". I'm blanking on the person's name that is the metric for stupidity here--senior moment)
Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (enw9G)

Sally Kohn.

Posted by: It's in metric so you know it's stupid at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (TbWk/)

36 >>and there is not enough eyebleach in the world for poor Lena.
How did she get an invite, when the Duchess of Sussex did not?

Pity invite, so they can claim they accommodated non-model feminists?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (8Fxbo)

37 Protesting the rich...at the Met gala...that you paid $100k to attend...

You know, at least the French aristocrats had the sense not to be so fucking hypocritical.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (k8xm0)

38 Oh good. Ace mentioned her....

World's first transgender quadriplegic cerebral palsy model is universally acclaimed as stunning and brave.

Again, your 2028 Democratic Presidential Frontrunner.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (Sco7b)

39 Look at me, LOOK AT MEEEEE!

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (k8xm0)

40 😂

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (bTqtW)

41 10 Awwwwwwwwwwwwww MAN … ! What did we do to deserve THIS … ? That's just wrong-wrong-wrong-wrongity-wrong … !
Posted by: Dr_No at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (ayRl+)

sooo.... yer sayin... just say... NO?

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (mP0Kj)

42 Most of these: who??

Sam Smith, for example. Who the fuck is that. He looks like he's trying to be Lola Fallahn(sp?)

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (zZu0s)

43 >>>Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds?

Then you can play linebacker for the Bears.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (syz1S)

44 >>Looks like scenes from The Hunger Games.

THIS

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (8Fxbo)

45 Everything is a mindfuck.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (uFMIn)

46 When Duane Johnson and Vin Diesel had a beef on the set of Fast and Furious I did have a clue who would have been the asshole ( there's always one asshole ) . Now I'd bet a large sum of money the asshole was Johnson.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (kxLc1)

47 Thanks, Metric! It's all coming back--millikohns, gigakohns, etc

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (enw9G)

48 Posted by: It's in metric so you know it's stupid at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (TbWk/)

Yeah, go enjoy your quarter pounder with cheese at McDonalds.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (T6aVk)

49 Ouch.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (YlWIZ)

50 Lena Dunham has pringles face

Posted by: Accomack at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (/Chlc)

51 I can imagine the fitting for Lena Dunham. "More feathers! For fucks sake bring me ALL the feathers! Every fucking feather!"

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (k8xm0)

52 42 Most of these: who??

Sam Smith, for example. Who the fuck is that. He looks like he's trying to be Lola Fallahn(sp?)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:48 PM (zZu0s)

Big fat faggot singer who was famous for fifteen seconds.

Posted by: Barely clinging to relevance at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (TbWk/)

53 I don't think they/them have anything shocking anymore. 😂

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (bTqtW)

54 Lena Dunham is fat and ugly, but at least she's not Megyn Kelly... right Ace?

Posted by: jwest at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (nfOOG)

55 Did have to go look and make sure my memory was correct... but... the bestest part of this insanity?

The Met Gala is a Charity event to raise funds, for their HISTORICAL FASHION collection.

/Facepalm

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (mP0Kj)

56 >>>Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds?

Then you can play linebacker for the Bears.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (syz1S)

They'd do better to bring back William "Refrigerator" Perry.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 06, 2026 05:51 PM (qx7Zg)

57 47 Thanks, Metric! It's all coming back--millikohns, gigakohns, etc
Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (enw9G)

The Royal with Cheese?
Royal avec Fromage?
Royal mit Käse?

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:51 PM (T6aVk)

58 Katy Perry was hoping nobody would look behind the mask.

By the by, the best part - she is wearing silver ghetto grills behind the mask. No joke.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:51 PM (k8xm0)

59 Lena Dunham should fire her hair and makeup person.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 05:51 PM (vJrRc)

60 Well, I'm going to hit my hand with a hammer.

Then shower.

That should alleviate the memory of.... *don't scroll up, don't scroll up*

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 05:51 PM (XuXeR)

61 51 I can imagine the fitting for Lena Dunham. "More feathers! For fucks sake bring me ALL the feathers! Every fucking feather!"
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (k8xm0)

There have never been enough feathers for that.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (T6aVk)

62
What is with these freak eyebrows, or lack thereof I should say? This give some crazy alien look, like some sort of alien-human hybrid imagined for some sci-fi horror film.

Ah....(googling....) Eyebrow bleaching. Buttholes aren't enough now, you've got to bleach the eyebrows.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (w6EFb)

63 >>Fallen pop ditz Katy Perry, wearing a stylish
anti-identification sexual assault mask

Wearing a what???

Should have gone full Ellen Jamesian. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (8Fxbo)

64 I thought Tim Walz would have shown up wearing a dress out of Tampons ...................

Posted by: Jackson K. at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (S5Tk/)

65 I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit.

Coward. He wore pants under his skirt.

If he were a true scotsman he'd go commando.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (vJrRc)

66 61 51 I can imagine the fitting for Lena Dunham. "More feathers! For fucks sake bring me ALL the feathers! Every fucking feather!"
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (k8xm0)

There have never been enough feathers for that.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (T6aVk)

and Big Bird runs for the hills...

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (mP0Kj)

67 Lena Dunham heard someone say Let Them Eat Cake and almost had a heart attack in anticipation.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (kxLc1)

68
Big fat faggot singer who was famous for fifteen seconds.
Posted by: Barely clinging to relevance at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (TbWk/)

Don't associate me with that. I was relevant for far longer.

Posted by: MiG-15 at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (T6aVk)

69 They'd do better to bring back William "Refrigerator" Perry.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

He would need to be exhumed.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (u3SRj)

70 None of them look exactly...happy, do they?

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (k8xm0)

71 Lena Dunham has pringles face

And a Pillsbury body.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (ceJ0R)

72 Kami should have shown up with a dress made out of empty Boones Farm bottles...

Posted by: Jackson K. at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (S5Tk/)

73 These people are rich enough. Just hire a guy to stand in front of them when they come out of the dressing room and say "are you fucking kidding me?"

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (2UnvF)

74 All that is missing is Leela and her multipass.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (k8xm0)

75 this week is teriyaki veg stirfry, cow demon.

McD's not on the menu, not in quite a while.

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (enw9G)

76 You know it's a high class event when Lena Dunham is invited to spice up the runway.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (D1E+2)

77 lena dunham's skin is an unhealthy color. It's very red but mixed with gray.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (1wjle)

78 Yeah, go enjoy your quarter pounder with cheese at McDonalds.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (T6aVk)

I will have Le Bíg Mâc, s'il vous plaît.

Posted by: Avec a glass of beer at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (TbWk/)

79 Actually meant Sally Rand from RIGHT stuff not Lola.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (zZu0s)

80 Katy Perry is a butterface. She should have had a bag instead of a mask.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (kxLc1)

81 and Big Bird runs for the hills..."

*cues up Iron Maiden*

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (XuXeR)

82 How many of these will make the Sunday ONT?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (Cqx++)

83 You know what poor Lena needed to really complete the look?

Show off her mid-section and show off some waist jewelry.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (Sco7b)

84 I will have Le Bíg Mâc, s'il vous plaît."

Royale w/Fromage....

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (XuXeR)

85 They'd do better to bring back William "Refrigerator" Perry.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

He would need to be exhumed.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (u3SRj)

Ok, then it's a tie whether he could do better than Lena Dunham playing for Da Bears.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (qx7Zg)

86 Zegler was on some heavy drugs. But I don’t think coke. She seems disoriented, like she’s on hallucinogenics.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (kBnaz)

87 I understand the true purpose of the "Met-Gala" even if the rest of you trogloldytes do not. This is, purely, a support group exercise. It is easier to acknowledge that you are retarded if there are others there displaying the same retarded behavior.

This is a concept very similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. However, instead of a dependence to alcohol, there is an inherent dependence to displaying a lack of intelligence, irony, and jackassery.

This year's theme, "Retarded Together", shows nuance and forethough. But, this year's event had it's obstacles. Some enterprising member of the serving staff had a laser pointer, and many of the outfits were damaged as participants chased the small light dot throughout the dining area destroying the placenta crepe display.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (dIske)

88 Katy Perry was covering up her Ozempic face

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (gu0hJ)

89 How many of these will make the Sunday ONT?"

I'll be out of town then. Thank God....

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (XuXeR)

90 Hey, at least Sam Smith wasn't wearing skimpy bondagewear?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (8Fxbo)

91 Nothing says, "I care about the poor," like going in front of the cameras in a slutty dress.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (0Htd1)

92 Is today national fapping day?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (koh6z)

93 I’m missing something. How exclusive can this gay bukkake event be if there’s a bunch of nobodies there I never heard of before?

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (kBnaz)

94 Put a football helmet on Lena Dunham and she could be an NFL O lineman

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (gu0hJ)

95 Wearing a what???

Should have gone full Ellen Jamesian. . .
Posted by: Lizzy

And given everyone a severe tongue-lashing.

No. Wait. . . .

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (Kyh8Y)

96 >>86 Zegler was on some heavy drugs. But I don’t think coke. She seems disoriented, like she’s on hallucinogenics.

but the jaw grinding is a CLASSIC sign of methamphetamines or maybe coke (as the post claims)

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (1wjle)

97 Jesus Christ on a pogo stick, what an assorted group of attention whores, ugly af too.

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (Q/FnY)

98 lena dunham's skin is an unhealthy color. It's very red but mixed with gray.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM (1wjle)

Pudding in her veins.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (zZu0s)

99 Bunch of silly people. Nothing better to do, I guess.
They should get some coloring books and a big box of crayons.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (9lqZe)

100 >>Katy Perry was covering up her Ozempic face

"I should've done that!"
-- Olivia Wilde

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (8Fxbo)

101 Umm...who wants to let Katy know who designed...the...um...German Nazi uniforms?

Posted by: techsan at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (uNveu)

102 >>.94 Put a football helmet on Lena Dunham and she could be an NFL O lineman

no she looks like the dead football players in Beetlejuice

her skin is blue-gray man

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (1wjle)

103 Zegler was on some heavy drugs. But I don’t think coke. She seems disoriented, like she’s on hallucinogenics.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (kBnaz)

She looks pretty fucked up, like Ariana Grande and the weirdo wicked witch in every public appearance related to Wicked.

Posted by: Monarch programming: drugs and trauma at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (TbWk/)

104 "Show off her mid-section and show off some waist jewelry."

They'd need a sturdy pullchain to find the navel ring

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (enw9G)

105 Former celebrity and they/them Sam Smith,
aging like fine milk

If he wants to be a they/them, he should really ditch the beard.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (0Htd1)

106 There's more gravy than of grave about you.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (Cqx++)

107 And in case anyone is interested, here's the menu for the Met Gala:

https://tinyurl.com/339daeum

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (Yl2Ob)

108 I’m missing something. How exclusive can this gay bukkake event be if there’s a bunch of nobodies there I never heard of before?
Posted by: Elric the Blade

See? It's so exclusive we don't even know of them!!

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (Kyh8Y)

109 >>>101 Umm...who wants to let Katy know who designed...the...um...German Nazi uniforms?

oh you can't blame that on her, I made up the Hugo Boss thing just as a joke, I have no idea who designed her piece of crap frock

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (1wjle)

110 Sarah Paulson - having so much dress that you need a paid helper to help you get around the stage isn't exactly a qualification for bitching about the rich.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (k8xm0)

111 Can she see from behind that fencing mask? Is she trying out for the new mad max?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (zZu0s)

112 They'd need a sturdy pullchain to find the navel ring"

A lot of flour...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (XuXeR)

113 Males wearing skirts?

Men have been kilt for that.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 06:00 PM (0sNs1)

114 I'd probably recognize more people at a pro-regime IRCG-sponsored rally in Tehran. Such are the fruits of near total separation from "pop culture" (for a long time).

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 06:00 PM (U/Byj)

115 Why, it's almost like these people are a bunch of shallow, attention seeking hypocrites. I really don't think they are intelligent enough to realize how ridiculous this is.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 06, 2026 06:00 PM (0Htd1)

116
The week was going so well, and then you released a picture of Lena Dunham.

How have I forsaken you, ACE?

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (Y8DZL)

117 Zegler was on some heavy drugs. But I don’t think coke. She seems disoriented, like she’s on hallucinogenics.
Posted by: Elric the Blade

Let me know when she passes out.

Posted by: Katy Perry at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (WBJz+)

118 >>lena dunham's skin is an unhealthy color. It's very red but mixed with gray.

Yeah, she looks unwell.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (8Fxbo)

119 The vascular dress is kind of cool. I could never pull it off, mind you, but it is neat

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (wB6dA)

120 She looks pretty fucked up, like Ariana Grande and the weirdo wicked witch in every public appearance related to Wicked.
Posted by: Monarch programming: drugs and trauma at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (TbWk/)

Thats it! Its a Dorian Grey situation! All of the fat from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Are Areevo is going to Lena Dunham!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (zZu0s)

121 "A lot of flour..."

Maybe next year they can bring back braided armpits

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (enw9G)

122 >Bulleit Rye

spicy good

Posted by: cherries in season at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (Xvk15)

123 And in case anyone is interested, here's the menu for the Met Gala:

https://tinyurl.com/339daeum
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (Yl2Ob)
——

That’s a Golden Corral menu for this kind of event.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (kBnaz)

124 Transgender quadriplegic cerebral palsy model. Lot of calls for that. Many bookings

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:02 PM (gu0hJ)

125 This year's theme, "Retarded Together", shows nuance and forethough. But, this year's event had it's obstacles. Some enterprising member of the serving staff had a laser pointer, and many of the outfits were damaged as participants chased the small light dot throughout the dining area destroying the placenta crepe display.
Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 05:56 PM (dIske)

I can't see being tarded with nobody but you for all my life
When you're with me, baby, all the buses will be short for all my life

Posted by: I see me and you, with low IQs at May 06, 2026 06:02 PM (TbWk/)

126 What, really can be added to their exhibitionist idiocy by our mere words?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 06:02 PM (Gqar8)

127 We should probably all be thankful at this moment.

Somewhere in Saudi Arabia, there are poor teenage muslim boys thinking this is prime fapping material.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:03 PM (Sco7b)

128 Somewhere in Saudi Arabia, there are poor teenage muslim boys thinking this is prime fapping material.
Posted by: Stateless

I must have missed the goats.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 06:03 PM (Kyh8Y)

129 whoops that Arteries and Veins dress is totally AI

Posted by: Lamont the Big Dummy at May 06, 2026 06:03 PM (1wjle)

130 Everyone who noticed these clowns look like rejects from the Hunger Games are spot on. Unbelievable! No normal person would even think of wearing that garbage. Will Piper review this horror show for her fashion spotlight?

Posted by: Retired, thank God at May 06, 2026 06:04 PM (va0Yo)

131 Katie looks like she is ready for some foil sword fencing

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:04 PM (Ia/+0)

132 Someone should have shown up with a cardboard cut out of the Ayatollah.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 06:04 PM (dIske)

133 Has anyone said Lena Dunham looks like a oversized pomegranate?

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (Oy/m2)

134 129 whoops that Arteries and Veins dress is totally AI

Posted by: Lamont the Big Dummy at May 06, 2026 06:03 PM (1wjle)
-------
AI makes sense. And here I thought some dress designer actually had an original thought.

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (wB6dA)

135 109 >>>101 Umm...who wants to let Katy know who designed...the...um...German Nazi uniforms?

oh you can't blame that on her, I made up the Hugo Boss thing just as a joke, I have no idea who designed her piece of crap frock

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:59 PM (1wjle)
--
Fair point. My reply was similarly researched. It's all a bunch of horse****.

Posted by: techsan at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (uNveu)

136 I get that some people are not blessed with good looks, and I don't poke fun at those people because I'm no 10 out of 10 myself, but holy shit Lena Dunham is incandescently ugly and it's almost like that's the goal. To offend the senses.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (oqH4h)

137 Afternoon.

I have a thought.

Instead of eating *all* of the rich how about we only eat *some* of the rich?

Just the ones that have it coming.

Just these assholes.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (Gq5ke)

138 Kris Jenner actually looked really good for 70 years old. Yeah I know plastic surgery but it was good plastic surgery.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (kxLc1)

139 What the proper tactic for dealing with Annoying Attention Whores can be mockery, but better yet is total disregard.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (Gqar8)

140 131 Katie looks like she is ready for some foil sword fencing

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:04 PM (Ia/+0)
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Ugh, that cow? Not even with garret's foil sword!

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (wB6dA)

141 The funny thing is that Katy Perry is not even smart or clever enough to be carrying a foil. Touché!

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (D1E+2)

142 Wow, Kylie Jenner looks like she’s aged 10 years overnight. She almost looks like Salma Hayek … at Salma’s current age.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (kBnaz)

143 I know there is a no math rule, but there are 330 million people in the country. 1 percent of that is 3.3 million. ALL of these preening idiots are in it.

Posted by: DPICM at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (pqKih)

144 Saving the best for last: Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds
------

I say with zero shame I am in love with you. And you know how they say but not in a gay way? Well no, this is gay.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (vE0+H)

145 133 Has anyone said Lena Dunham looks like a oversized pomegranate?
Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (Oy/m2)
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She looks like 10 lbs. of dirty gym socks stuffed into a burlap sack previously used to transport horse shit.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (oqH4h)

146 Dear Lord I loathe these idiots. With all my heart.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (0aYVJ)

147 They honor themselves because everyone else knows they are batshit crazy.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (z2aPa)

148 I get that some people are not blessed with good looks, and I don't poke fun at those people because I'm no 10 out of 10 myself, but holy shit Lena Dunham is incandescently ugly and it's almost like that's the goal. To offend the senses.
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:05 PM (oqH4h)

Roseanne Barr is a fat chick, too, but she never pretended to be anything else. She was a dumpy comedian so she played a dumpy housewife. Her show was an enormous hit.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (Gq5ke)

149 Duane Johnson's "masculine skirt" is what I wore as a school uniform from 5th to 12th grade. I definitely wore it better back then!

Posted by: moki at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (wLjpr)

150 I can feel my testosterone draining away just scrolling this thread.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (4NO2D)

151 "I've personally hit my Duane Johnson Endurance Limit. How about you?"

He seems to be hitting the "Barack Obama Phase" of his life.

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (oji8u)

152 Such are the fruits of near total separation from "pop culture" (for a long time).
Posted by: rhomboid

Saw a video of a Matt Walsh I think saying Rock or Rock and Roll is dead (been thinking that for a while). Anyhoo, he lamented that there is really not much of a shared culture anymore. Maybe the superbowl, but he said that 78 million Americans tuned into Ed Sullivan to see the Beatles in 1964. Can't imagine anything like that happening now. But if this is our culture I think I'll sit it out for a while.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (l26NL)

153
Katie looks like she is ready for some foil sword fencing
Posted by: Skip

She reminds me of a character in The Black Hole.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (Cqx++)

154 This makes it worse - from fashion critique site* GoFugYourself.com:

"Lena Dunham in Valentino
On one hand, I think this is too up in Lena's face, in terms of its silhouette. On the other, she said she's meant to the be the blood splatter in Judith Slaying Holofernes, and that IS on Holofernes's neck, so!

*They started out catty, but being lefty millennials, became consumed with body positivity and only being mean about People We Don't Like (e.g. Sarah Palin and other conservatives).

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (8Fxbo)

155 After seeing the menu for the Met Gala that Fen posted all I could picture was Lena Dunham turning into Mr Creosote from The Meaning of Life

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (gu0hJ)

156
Why people watch that shit is beyond me.

Are your lives so sad that this is important?

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:09 PM (3ek7K)

157 The only "masculine skirt" is a fucking kilt. And your ass had better be able to toss a caber a fair distance or play the hell out of the bagpipes if you want to claim a kilt.

Otherwise, gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:09 PM (oqH4h)

158 Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (Gq5ke

Roseanne looks better now than she ever has. Becoming conservative can do that for some people.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (kxLc1)

159
Roseanne Barr is a fat chick, too, but she never pretended to be anything else. She was a dumpy comedian so she played a dumpy housewife. Her show was an enormous hit.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (Gq5ke)

She lost weight and looks really good for her age now. A side by side of her with Madonna (they are the same age, I think) was quite eyeopening as to Miss Ciccone's really bad plastic surgery.

Posted by: moki at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (wLjpr)

160 Ace is butting into my turf like he owns the blog!

(Just kidding, except the part where you could have noted Sabrina Carpenter’s understanding of the assignment for the evening and she looked actually looked great!)

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (hftzA)

161 The Red Fatbird can commonly be found demolishing birdbaths and birdfeeders.

Posted by: Red Fatbird Facts at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (vFG9F)

162 Self-indulgent hypocrites, many with very poor taste. They do seem proud of themselves.

Posted by: washrivergal at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (AnKHq)

163 80 Katy Perry is a butterface. She should have had a bag instead of a mask.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 05:55 PM (kxLc1)

Dude, she's bearding for that Castro spawn from Canada-stan. She should be wearing a bio hazard sign.

Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (6+ehB)

164 Looks like Rachel Zegler had one line too many before the Met Gala.

Her lips are saying, "Man. I want out of this goofball shindig!"

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (oji8u)

165
Morons. Give Katy a break. She's just distracted with making Justin Happy.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (Y8DZL)

166 That man in the dress, ick, and by man in a dress I mean the last photo with a red dress.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (n5tGW)

167 I can't tell if those were Kylie's nipples or if her outfit was someone's skin and it had nipples.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (3uBP9)

168 78 million Americans tuned into Ed Sullivan to see the Beatles in 1964. Can't imagine anything like that happening now. But if this is our culture I think I'll sit it out for a while.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:08 PM (l26NL)
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78 million Americans were retarded even back in '64. Times aren't changing as much as you'd think.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (oqH4h)

169 It's a clown world and everything is a mindfuck.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (u3SRj)

170 I don't know who watched this crap, I didn't

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (Ia/+0)

171 @158 a great line from someone "who would have thought that by 2026 Roseanne would look better than Madonna"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:11 PM (gu0hJ)

172 This is the first time I've seen Lena Dunham in I don't know how long. Is she still a thing? In any TV shows?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (l26NL)

173
Most of them want us dead.

Keep giving them money, they are going to use your money to kill you.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (3ek7K)

174 I told you so, you fucking fools.

Posted by: Ayn Rand at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (sDWtc)

175 > >Bulleit Rye

spicy good
------------
New Riff has a good rye too.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (jehhT)

176 Does Katy Perry know she's too old and it's too late? Off to the Carousal with you!! RENEW RENEW!!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (sAmhv)

177 Nothing will happen!!

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (GD0B3)

178 93 I’m missing something. How exclusive can this gay bukkake event be if there’s a bunch of nobodies there I never heard of before?
Posted by: Elric the Blade
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And how is it pertinent to a military blog?
It's been Celebrity day all fucking day.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (koh6z)

179 "Is she still a thing?"

Yes. She's a feathered thing.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 06:12 PM (vFG9F)

180 These - people - are just slaves to their evil twisted impulses. They are members of the Fallen.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 06:13 PM (Gqar8)

181 And those women at the art thread are the pits.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:13 PM (koh6z)

182 Justin didn't accompany Katy to the Gala. He would be prime idiot outfit material

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:13 PM (gu0hJ)

183 If they wanted to be talked about then they were successful.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (Cqx++)

184
"Lena Dunham in Valentino
On one hand, I think this is too up in Lena's face, in terms of its silhouette. On the other, she said she's meant to the be the blood splatter in Judith Slaying Holofernes, and that IS on Holofernes's neck, so!

There was no giant blood clot blob on his neck, so...

Posted by: moki at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (wLjpr)

185 Lena's parents need to step in, for her own good. The costume is bad enough, and obviously (like many of us) she needs to drop weight, but the real problem is she spent $100,000 to have that picture taken. That alone is intervention-worthy.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (pnKrg)

186 lena dunham's skin is an unhealthy color. It's very red but mixed with gray.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:54 PM

I read that as gravy.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (4NO2D)

187 We need to see The Rock cast into a role where he's baking cupcakes for the local precinct. Tough guy cop with a K9.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (D1E+2)

188 I narrated them separating the culture as it was happening. I think they got paranoid after the country came together on 9/11. The patriotism and unity frightened the fuck out of them.

That was the point of all the woke programming, the takeovers of all IP. Not to educate but to divide. They won't let us come together over ANYTHING anymore. Nothing. Not dead kids or things everyone used to all agree on, not anything. It started in 2009 properly and ramped up in 2011.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (vE0+H)

189 I though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable. Am I thinking about some other porcine actress, or did Dunham gain the weight back?

Posted by: a.moron at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (X5Jzz)

190 131 Katie looks like she is ready for some foil sword fencing

curses! foiled again!

Posted by: anachronda at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (oY6Yp)

191 Well, Roseanne Barr now looks happy and attractive:

https://tinyurl.com/3cupv8sm

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (Yl2Ob)

192 If The Blade ever got an invite to this faghag hunger games event, he would go … in a very classy classic dark pinstriped suit with a smokeshow on his arm. Or maybe he’d take his mom, and she could wear her “MAGA Mom” t-shirt?

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (kBnaz)

193 I would not let any one of those weirdos to clean my toilet. Even for free.

Which is what they're all remotely useful for.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 05:44 PM (jehhT)
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At least Lena Dunham is already dressed for it...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (gnNyN)

194 Saving the best for last: Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds
------

I say with zero shame I am in love with you. And you know how they say but not in a gay way? Well no, this is gay.
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:06 PM (vE0+H)

Wow. Its like Romeo and Juliet- if both were gay dudes.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (zZu0s)

195 (Just kidding, except the part where you could have noted Sabrina Carpenter’s understanding of the assignment for the evening and she looked actually looked great!)
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:10 PM (hftzA)

I just learned that she's related to the woman who voices Bart Simpson.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (Gq5ke)

196 I wouldn't be surprised if Dunham suffered from major organ failure. I don't think she lives a healthy lifestyle.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (sDWtc)

197 Justin didn't accompany Katy to the Gala. He would be prime idiot outfit material
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 06:13 PM (gu0hJ)
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He could have dressed as Mark Carney, or maybe Bluey

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (pnKrg)

198 They honor themselves because everyone else knows they are batshit crazy.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 06:07 PM (z2aPa)

Also it's the only thing narcissists are interested in.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (vE0+H)

199 At least the Beatles dressed better. And were entertaining.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (9lqZe)

200 156
Why people watch that shit is beyond me.

Are your lives so sad that this is important?

Posted by: four seasons at May 06

It’s not important so much as it is fun, though the Met ain’t what she used to be.

I admire good designers, it absolutely is art.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (hftzA)

201 I though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable. Am I thinking about some other porcine actress, or did Dunham gain the weight back?

Posted by: a.moron at May 06, 2026 06:14 PM (X5Jzz)

You may be thinking of Amy Schumer. She just looks like less dough.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (zZu0s)

202 All of these so called elite and not one of them ever read the Emperor's New Clothes?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (2UnvF)

203 >>but holy shit Lena Dunham is incandescently ugly and it's almost like that's the goal. To offend the senses.

That has always been her shtick: she is intentionally repulsive (such a posting bikini pics), gets the mean comments she wanted, then plays the victim AND lashes out at 'the male gaze' and 'unfair beauty standards' blah blah blah.

She somehow gets off on disgusting you and feeling superiority in flaunting her transgressions against beauty. She's ugly on the inside.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (8Fxbo)

204 This is the contemporary one-upsmanship of The Emperor's New Clothes. The designers are saying amongst themselves, "Get this. I'm not going to get them to go nude. That would be lazy and I'm a pro. I'm going to get them to wear the most stupid, most insulting attire possible."

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (oji8u)

205 Lena Dunham is the personification of the phrase "if pigs could fly."

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (2UnvF)

206 Brin and his current gal-friend wore Lion and Sun Flag of Iran (not the Jihadi one).

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (GD0B3)

207 Wow. Its like Romeo and Juliet- if both were gay dudes.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:15 PM (zZu0s)

It’s the play KBJ was in, but right here, live! With less singing. I think.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (hftzA)

208
Katy has never been the same since she rode Bezo's Big Dick Rocket.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (w6EFb)

209 Ain't nothing a good flamethrower couldn't fix...

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 06, 2026 06:17 PM (XMwZJ)

210
Those assholes wouldn't know what art is if it bit them in the ass.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:18 PM (3ek7K)

211 Duke Lowell beat me by -><- much. Dammit.

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 06:18 PM (oji8u)

212 The Rock is transitioning into a middle aged lesbian better than most Pervywood actors.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 06:18 PM (xvV+O)

213 They are very rich and bored is my guess.
None are working a day just to keep heads above water

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:19 PM (Ia/+0)

214 You may be thinking of Amy Schumer. She just looks like less dough.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May

Lena Dunham did lose a lot of weight, right before she and Jack Antonoff split. In hindsight makes you wonder if she was trying to keep him as his latest girlfriend is…..not Lena Dunham.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:19 PM (hftzA)

215 I like looking at hot women in hot outfits which the Met Gala normally had. They did a 180 this year.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 06, 2026 06:19 PM (kxLc1)

216 77 lena dunham's skin is an unhealthy color. It's very red but mixed with gray.
Posted by: ace

She's reverting back to her Sleestak form.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 06:20 PM (sAmhv)

217 Zegler was on some heavy drugs. But I don’t think coke. She seems disoriented, like she’s on hallucinogenics.
Posted by: Elric the Blade

Yes. Too much powder and she would have been grinding her teeth. Unless she did a massive lip freeze

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at May 06, 2026 06:20 PM (b8J4P)

218

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 06:20 PM (sAmhv)

219 "Future historians say what the absolute fuck is this shit?"

All that future historians will discuss will be the merits of Sunni versus Shia Islam.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at May 06, 2026 06:21 PM (Vpqw1)

220 The Rock is transitioning into a middle aged lesbian"

The Bruce Springsteen move?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 06:21 PM (XuXeR)

221 As a reminder, even this Met, which is hardly the Met of the past, is not about beautiful dresses. It is meant to be avant garde. You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (hftzA)

222 If a meteorite the size of a school bus hit the building in the middle of the Met Gala we'd be better off as a society.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (oqH4h)

223 I presumed that the Katy Perry one was future Taylor Lorenz.

Posted by: Kevin in ABQ at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (3FeNp)

224 >>Lena Dunham did lose a lot of weight, right before she and Jack Antonoff split. In hindsight makes you wonder if she was trying to keep him as his latest girlfriend is…..not Lena Dunham.

I hate that I know this: he's married to Andie McDowell's daughter, Margeret Qualley. Talk about an upgrade. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (8Fxbo)

225 I just looked at the Rock picture.

I mean if he had worn a kilt that would have been pretty manly. Too bad he thought virtue signaling by looking like he a huge gay was the way to go.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (Gq5ke)

226 This is cruel and unusual punishment, Ace. I did not need to see Lena Dunhamthighs. Gross. Why, oh why is she still around?

And the "fashion" on display is pure madness and insanity. Bring back asylums. We could fill one up from the Met people and audience alone.

Posted by: turambar at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (Q0yOR)

227 189 I though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable.
Posted by: a.moron

I so want to be your wingman at a bar at 1:59 am.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:23 PM (Y8DZL)

228 Here's the "thing" according to me...

What make these people notable, especially at the Met, is that they're doing something for the first time.

A dollar bill on the face. OK.. whatever. You could have plastered a $100 or 10.. but chose a $1. Cheap.

A 5lb pork butt? Yea... hang that off your face.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 06:23 PM (jehhT)

229 "Lena Dunham is the personification of the phrase "if pigs could fly."
Posted by: Duke Lowell"

She's Ickyrus.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 06:23 PM (vFG9F)

230 Lena Dunham is clearly not a Swiffer. Maybe a Swooffer.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 06:23 PM (rbvCR)

231 How much did people pay to go to this thing?

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:24 PM (9lqZe)

232 Well the cerebral palsy model's dress did look nicer than most of these 'designs.'

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 06:24 PM (PV+Zw)

233 221 As a reminder, even this Met, which is hardly the Met of the past, is not about beautiful dresses. It is meant to be avant garde. You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:22 PM (hftzA)
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There is and always has been a line between avant garde and comically stupid, and this time around the avant garde side of the line might as well be orbiting Mars.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:24 PM (oqH4h)

234 Honestly? This is their way of showing who the cool kids are.

It's practically a confessional. They're letting you know they are weird and disturbed and enjoying the fact that you can't stop them. It's like the gay parades showing off their bdsm gear but in a way they can oddly get away with.

Am I saying theyre *all* weird sex pedo perverts who probably eat children?

Yes.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:25 PM (vE0+H)

235 "You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

Debauchery seems to be a thread.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 06:25 PM (vFG9F)

236 Barcelona’s migrant violence has claimed another victim in a savage lynching that exposes the deadly consequences of unchecked illegal immigration and socialist open-borders policies.

A Spanish man employed by an anti-squatting company—tasked with legally recovering homes stolen by illegal occupiers—was set upon by a mob of Dominican immigrants and stabbed 11 times. He remains in critical condition.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:25 PM (koh6z)

237 "Lena Dunham is the personification of the phrase "if pigs could fly."
Posted by: Duke Lowell"

She's Ickyrus.
Posted by: fd at May 06, 20

Nice.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:25 PM (zZu0s)

238 Ziegler is trying to channel Lady Jane Grey. Could the mouth thing be her attempt at expressing anguish?

By the way, think a minute about the level of narcissism that one has to try to channel Lady Jane Grey with any level of seriousness.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (hftzA)

239 A lot of average people see this and think, "Yeah, I could use a little communism because these shitheads certainly don't deserve that much money."

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (/lPRQ)

240 You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

Is the theme "I have more money that sense or taste"?

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (rbvCR)

241 Can she see from behind that fencing mask? Is she trying out for the new mad max?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

It's like a Minion wearing mirror shades.

Posted by: the one-eyed one, of course at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (VHUov)

242 Seriously, you could slap a couple fake titties on The Rock and he'd be a bald woman. A weightlifter in the women's NCAA.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (D1E+2)

243 Hopefully with the muslim take over of New York, they will put a stop to this madness and throw most of the "celebrities" off of some tall buildings downtown after one of the shows in the future while wearing these stupid outfits.

I would watch that. Hopefully Netflix will have it.

Posted by: I Must Be Entertained at May 06, 2026 06:27 PM (Sma6t)

244 Further more, I think Katie Perry looks great and she should wear the alien mask every day. And the 6 finger gloves, if she insists, so long as the mask stays.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:27 PM (hftzA)

245 I still think it is a cakewalk for the rich and conspicuous

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 06:27 PM (rbvCR)

246 >>Honestly? This is their way of showing who the cool kids are.

It's practically a confessional. They're letting you know they are weird and disturbed and enjoying the fact that you can't stop them. It's like the gay parades showing off their bdsm gear but in a way they can oddly get away with.

Am I saying theyre *all* weird sex pedo perverts who probably eat children?

Yes.
- - - -

Nailed it!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 06:27 PM (8Fxbo)

247 It's kinda like Halloween. "What are you ??? Headless horseman! "

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 06:27 PM (GD0B3)

248 It's like a Minion wearing mirror shades.
Posted by: the one-eyed one, of course at May 06, 2026 06:26 PM (VHUov)

OH- or like the zombie crew in The Black Hole. They wore robes and mirror masks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:28 PM (zZu0s)

249 I think Zoolander illustrated this nonsense very well.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 06, 2026 06:28 PM (0aYVJ)

250 240 You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

Is the theme "I have more money that sense or taste"?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 06,

So very close! It was Costume Art with the dress code Fashion is Art.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:28 PM (hftzA)

251 I see the photo of Lena Dur is filtered.

In the first photo her leg she has sticking out sylin' has what appears to be cigar burns.

I should know as your resident almost dermatologist.

By the way, Ace, I had never heard of you til years ago when you intruduced us to her horror.

The Paulson dollar bill woman is a lesbo.

Can this "show" continue? I don't really care, Margaret, do you?

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 06:28 PM (WONhk)

252 >>>Am I saying theyre *all* weird sex pedo perverts who probably eat children?

Yes.
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:25 PM (vE0+H)

235 "You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

Debauchery seems to be a thread.
Posted by: fd
---

It was hosted by Bezos, wasn't it?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:28 PM (koh6z)

253 229 Haha! YES!

Posted by: turambar at May 06, 2026 06:29 PM (Q0yOR)

254 Katy Perry wearing the Speaker's mask from Destiny 1.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:29 PM (snZF9)

255 Two designers trying to one up each other:

I can make Sam Smith look like Joan Crawford on a bad acid trip.

That's nothing, I can make Lena Dunham look like a flock of flamingos fighting over a tub of lard. Only the flamingos are also on acid.

You win.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 06:29 PM (2UnvF)

256 254 Oh I can see that

Posted by: turambar at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (Q0yOR)

257 off sock

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (T6aVk)

258
There is and always has been a line between avant garde and comically stupid, and this time around the avant garde side of the line might as well be orbiting Mars.
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026

Well that and how annoying it is so many didn’t even try, plus this is not the who’s who anymore. It’s the was were.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (hftzA)

259 You read it here first, I predict that for next year's Met Gala Sam Smith will come dressed as Henry VIII, complete with a codpiece.

Posted by: Decaf at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (Tbs6N)

260 Duke Lowell, brilliant !!!

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (z2aPa)

261 258 To me they never were. Hollyweird has been lost for a long time.

Posted by: turambar at May 06, 2026 06:31 PM (Q0yOR)

262 $100k

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:31 PM (hftzA)

263 ABC Reporter Fabricated Trump Call, Made Himself The Focus After Assassination Attempt.

Jonathan Karl claimed the president personally checked on him the morning after.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:31 PM (koh6z)

264 227 189 I though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable.
Posted by: a.moron

I so want to be your wingman at a bar at 1:59 am.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:23 PM (Y8DZL)

. . . so, you'll take Lena's larger, uglier friend? Deal.

Posted by: a.moron at May 06, 2026 06:31 PM (X5Jzz)

265 1 percenter should have just put pennies in her eyes.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at May 06, 2026 06:32 PM (DsA2n)

266 "Saving the best for last: Lena Dunham's dress asks the philosophical question, what if feathers weighed 340 pounds?"

Then her total shipping weight would be around 900.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:32 PM (snZF9)

267 OK. I looked it up. Individual price $100,000.
A table price $350,000.

Outrageous.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (9lqZe)

268 Excuse my language, but I can't hold back. These people look and act fucking ridiculous.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (qBdHI)

269 262 is an answer to 231. I am folding laundry, so was not paying enough attention.

I really need an Optimus to do this stuff for me.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (hftzA)

270 199 At least the Beatles dressed better. And were entertaining.
Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (9lqZe)

Phony Beatlemania has bitten the dust.

Posted by: The Clash at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (T6aVk)

271 "You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

From the costumes, I would have guessed the theme was "We Have Become The Hunger Games."

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (lCppi)

272 You need any other proof of demon possession? Me either.

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (LHPAg)

273 267 OK. I looked it up. Individual price $100,000.
A table price $350,000. Outrageous.
Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:33 PM (9lqZe)

Ah but the food! Only the finest Totino's pizza rolls!

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (k8xm0)

274
Class and elegance is missing in society.

Looking like a whore is the style now.

It is sad.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (3ek7K)

275 Well that and how annoying it is so many didn’t even try, plus this is not the who’s who anymore. It’s the was were.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (hftzA)
-----

Not that I'm about to do any research on this at all, but if I found out that someone just wore a dress or a tux and called it a day because even they thought the theme was going to be contorted into the parade of WTF that ended up occurring, I might actually gain a modicum of respect for them.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (oqH4h)

276 Angela Rose went savage on the Met Gala:

https://tinyurl.com/336a67wy

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (gtcuf)

277 I wonder what Luigi Magione would think about this.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (k8xm0)

278
It was hosted by Bezos, wasn't it?

Posted by: Braenyard - some

Yes, they were co-chairs and primary sponsors. Lauren Sanchez actually looked nice.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (hftzA)

279 It Just Keeps Happening OVER AND OVER AGAIN

Salvadoran migrant stabs two women to death in separate knife attacks on Long Island.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (koh6z)

280 four seasons, whores are better dressed.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (z2aPa)

281 Correction to my post above, not that anyone cares.

Ace: I had never heard of Lena Durham til you.

I had obviously heard of you as I've read here a long time.

Need to make dinner for the boss of me (he thinks).

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (WONhk)

282 I've decided every person attending a met gala - I hate you. Full stop. Fuck off.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (k8xm0)

283 Her name is Sarah Paulson.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (vE0+H)

284 113 Males wearing skirts?

Men have been kilt for that.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 06:00 PM (0sNs1)

Indeed. Real men wear kilts...crossdressers wear skirts.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:35 PM (ynpvh)

285
Sanchez always looks like a whore.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (3ek7K)

286 The Beatles sucked 60 years ago and they still suck today. Fight me.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (oqH4h)

287 OK. I looked it up. Individual price $100,000.
A table price $350,000.

Outrageous.

And who gets that money?

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (vTZFs)

288 On the bright side Meghan Farkle was not invited.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (WONhk)

289 Nightly News - Epstein suicide note!!

Big whoop.

Looks like it was written by a hyperactive 9 year old.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (Sco7b)

290 Amusing

The 1% - Conservative Momma (3:06)
https://youtu.be/di1remwZHfo

Posted by: mindful webworker - a 50%er at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (ET/Ht)

291 Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (3ek7K)

Turns out the so-called champions of women despise femininity. Except when expressed by men.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (vE0+H)

292 274
Class and elegance is missing in society.

Looking like a whore is the style now.

It is sad.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:34 PM (3ek7K)

Or going out in public looking like you just woke up. Really, the pajamas and houseshoes worn everywhere thing has GOT to go. As does walking around with a blankie like you are five years old.

Posted by: The Clash at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (T6aVk)

293 But even then that's only a mockery of Creation.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (vE0+H)

294

...

Yep

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (3ek7K)

295 271 "You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme. Posted by: Piper

the theme - the rich suck.

Seriously how would that be any different than what we got?

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (k8xm0)

296 Nood is open.

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (tgTrV)

297
Clash,

Yep

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (3ek7K)

298 I though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable.
Posted by: a.moron

You would have to have a grudge against your dick.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (snZF9)

299 Say what you will but the Beatles never charged that kind of money

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (9lqZe)

300 267 OK. I looked it up. Individual price $100,000.
Outrageous.Posted by: Case

You could almost fund a homeless L.A. bum for a year with that kind of money.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (Y8DZL)

301 Time for The Clash to be lost in the supermarket.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (T6aVk)

302 Or going out in public looking like you just woke up. Really, the pajamas and houseshoes worn everywhere thing has GOT to go. As does walking around with a blankie like you are five years old.
Posted by: The Clash

Haven't seen that, yet.

And in Minnesota, a blanket would actually make sense half the year.

Posted by: mikeski at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (VHUov)

303 109 >>>101 Umm...who wants to let Katy know who designed...the...um...German Nazi uniforms?

oh you can't blame that on her, I made up the Hugo Boss thing just as a joke, I have no idea who designed her piece of crap frock
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 05:59

Stella McCartney.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 06:39 PM (Dd38x)

304 286 The Beatles sucked 60 years ago and they still suck today. Fight me.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 06:36 PM (oqH4h)

There are still two sucking breath...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 06:39 PM (ynpvh)

305 though Lena Dunham had lost a bunch of weight and was almost doable.
Posted by: a.moron

You would have to have a grudge against your dick.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (snZF9)

That has a double meaning if you include the movie The Grudge, and I love both.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 06:39 PM (vE0+H)

306 202 All of these so called elite and not one of them ever read the Emperor's New Clothes?

we don't do cursives.

Posted by: the so-called elite at May 06, 2026 06:40 PM (oY6Yp)

307 > "You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"
-----
What would this theme be?

If you're pissed off about the "man" maybe torch yourself on the steps like a boss.

I get the whole "seen and be seen" scene... but we're beyond the absurd.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 06:41 PM (jehhT)

308 302 Or going out in public looking like you just woke up. Really, the pajamas and houseshoes worn everywhere thing has GOT to go. As does walking around with a blankie like you are five years old.
Posted by: The Clash

Haven't seen that, yet.

And in Minnesota, a blanket would actually make sense half the year.
Posted by: mikeski at May 06, 2026 06:38 PM (VHUov)

Head over to where I work as a side hustle and you will see it ALL THE TIME. Not just there, though. I can be shopping at a Wally World or H-E-B and you will see it.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (T6aVk)

309 Lena Dunham - "should I go as a ball of feathers, or a lump of pizza dough?"

Designer "You'd look like a ball of pizza dough if you wore nothing. let's go with feathers."

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (k8xm0)

310 Looks like blindfolding themselves was a theme this year.

Wonder if it's a bit of an unconscious confession.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 06:42 PM (vJrRc)

311 Come to think of it, just about every fashion show displays truly exacrable designs draped over cachectic-looking models.

So business as usual in the fashion world.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at May 06, 2026 06:44 PM (DsA2n)

312 By the way, remember when eccentric stars used to be funny? Amusing? Rip Taylor would sprinkle confetti, but he still dress sorta normal. Phillis Diller. I mean they would try to fit in a little.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 06:44 PM (k8xm0)

313 Anyone who thinks 350k is a lot for a table at a charity gala is not very familiar with charity galad.

I've been to hospital fund raiders where it was a million a table. To be clear, I was there as a guest of my aunt, not as one who paid for a seat!

As debauched as it is, it is a fundraiser for the Met.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 06, 2026 06:46 PM (Vvh2V)

314 You may be thinking of Amy Schumer. She just looks like less dough.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 06:16 PM (zZu0s)

Yeah, skinny Amy still has that ferret face and is still an unfunny joke stealing b*tch. 0 stars. Would not ride.

Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 06:47 PM (6+ehB)

315 I think the ugliest or most weird dress is Kylie Jennings. I suppose some of the 'rons appreciated the form fitting body color top, on her good figure but its just weird with the picture window draperies posing as a skirt or perhaps the skirt is supposed to look like she is in the middle of undressing?

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 06:50 PM (PV+Zw)

316 You are supposed to express, through clothes, the theme.
Posted by: Piper"

So looking like a r*tard is a theme? Bold choice I guess. In that case I would have gone like the dude that played Cameron Diaz' little brother in 'Something about Merry'. Just start rushing people on the carpet yelling 'Pork and beanz! Pork and beanz!'

Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (6+ehB)

317 I am really sorry I read this post. I will now have nightmares.

Posted by: Indy Bill at May 06, 2026 06:54 PM (3XL5P)

318 Fortune, The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos’ sponsoring of the event.

Toronto Star, The Met Gala has been infiltrated by tacky billionaires, an affront to both good taste and eat-the-rich activists
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos are the gala’s controversial lead sponsors, threatening to tarnish Anna Wintour’s carefully curated legacy.

But what did that $42 million dollars raised go to? Anna Wintour's legacy.

As Page Six reported, tickets for the extravaganza, which raises money for the Anna Wintour Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum, this year cost $100,000, while a full table started at around $350,000. Wintour raised a record-breaking $42 million with this week’s event.

🤬

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 06:55 PM (NFX2v)

319 Or going out in public looking like you just woke up. Really, the pajamas and houseshoes worn everywhere thing has GOT to go. As does walking around with a blankie like you are five years old.
Posted by: The Clash at May 06, 2026 06:37 PM (T6aVk)
And your drawers, much less your pants, half way down the crack of your ass.

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2026 06:56 PM (LHPAg)

320 Such vanity.

Someday, may the real city folk meet them all on the steps of the Met with knife and fork.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (NFX2v)

321 Such vanity.

Someday, may the real city folk meet them all on the steps of the Met with knife and fork.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 07:01 PM (NFX2v)

The narcissism is nauseating. I doubt that there was anybody there, other than the wait-staff, who perceived the irony of a bunch of wealthy Lefties denouncing the rich.

I wonder how much any of them donate to charities? And I mean real charities, such as food pantries, pregnancy resource centers, or missionaries. But would entail actually seeing the poors as human persons.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at May 06, 2026 07:16 PM (ksbjf)

Left-wing Terrorist Set Fire to the Palisades to Honor the Democrats' Murderer-Hero, Luigi Mangione

The Party of Plunder... and Murder.

Alleged Palisades arsonist became 'fixated' with Luigi Mangione, said blaze started 'out of resentment of the rich': prosecutors
The deranged firebug accused of igniting the devastating Palisades Fire had become "fixated" on Luigi Mangione in the lead-up to the deadly blaze -- and then allegedly suggested the inferno was started out of "resentment of the rich," prosecutors said.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, was obsessed with the accused health care CEO killer and had routinely searched "free Luigi Mangione" and "lets take down all the billionaires" online, court documents show.
In the weeks and hours before allegedly sparking the blaze that triggered the catastrophic Palisades Fire, Rinderknecht -- who worked as an Uber driver -- ranted to customers about Mangione's arrest, too.
"Many of defendant's Uber passengers on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025, described defendant as angry, intense, driving erratically, and ranting about being 'pissed off at the world' and Luigi Mangione, capitalism, and vigilantism," prosecutors noted in a trial memorandum.
When asked why someone would ultimately set the blaze, Rinderknecht allegedly responded that it "would be out of resentment of the rich enjoying their money as 'we're basically being enslaved by them' and compared such an act of 'desperation' to the murder for which Mangione was charged," according to the memo.

He murdered 12 people and caused hundreds of billions of damage.

More at Instapundit.

This should hit a bit different now that court documents show the fire Burr was talking about was set by another Luigi Mangione fan. Bill promoted the exact ideology that led to 12 being killed & sucked up to the Dems for their crappy response https://t.co/6gABtZ7KtX
— Sean Fitzgerald (Actual Justice Warrior) (@IamSean90) May 5, 2026

Meanwhile, young stupid "students" continuing agitating for political violence and calling for assassins to "stop missing" Trump.

Moron podcaster Charlamagne the Idiot also justifies violence.

💥NEW: Andrew Schulz *CALLS OUT* Charlamagne for “JUSTIFYING” WHCD assassination attempt on Trump💥

CHARLAMAGNE: “Some of these policies have hurt people so much that some folks are willing to risk it all.”

SCHULZ: “Well, now you’re justifying it … It’s plain and simple.” pic.twitter.com/sRBNea7SyZ
— Jason Cohen 🇺🇸 (@JasonJournoDC) May 3, 2026

We'll see if they hold to that opinion when the big bad right begins agreeing with them.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 04:36 PM

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1 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (LdBR/)

2 2nd?

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (LdBR/)

3 3rd!

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (LdBR/)

4 Nooding

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (LdBR/)

5 Nodded.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (FPotH)

6 Reopen the asylums. There is too much crazy on the loose.

Posted by: huerfano at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (VJX5o)

7 Nooded.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (FPotH)

8 Lots of noodie patooties here.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (Dd38x)

9 Afternoon.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (Gq5ke)

10 But muh both sides.

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (YwEeS)

11 It's going to take Hercules restraint not to punch someone who tells me "both sides need to cool the rhetoric."

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (aZm/F)

12 It awesome how according to the left the assassination attempts are staged AND they wish the assassins had better aim.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:39 PM (5Yz+T)

13 Dead comedians are so under-rated.

Both ways....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 04:40 PM (Sco7b)

14 Obama is responsible for the insurance company grift.

Posted by: Dirac_Delta at May 06, 2026 04:40 PM (J0zyr)

15 Working class hero, son of a dentist, Bill Burr.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 06, 2026 04:41 PM (rJ48h)

16 I vote for execution by fire. Start with kindling at the base and slowly put on more fuel.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:42 PM (abIsI)

17 9 Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (Gq5ke)

Robert- “I saw it was Piper. Oh.” What does that even mean? I am a little scared to ask, but here I am.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:42 PM (Dd38x)

18 OK eat the rich.

Now what?

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 04:43 PM (wBaIH)

19 I haven't heard anybody mention how much the WHCD shooter cost everyone involved.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 04:43 PM (vFG9F)

20 >>>15 Working class hero, son of a dentist, Bill Burr.

lol, I didn't know that.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 04:43 PM (1wjle)

21
So I suppose you're all wondering:

4 Brown Trout caught, 1 Brookie.

"Raw dogging" in fishing parlance refers to an unbaited lure. In oyster houses it means oysters without all the crap they thow on top and stick under a broiler.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 04:44 PM (Y8DZL)

22 Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (Gq5ke)

Robert- “I saw it was Piper. Oh.” What does that even mean? I am a little scared to ask, but here I am.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:42 PM (Dd38x)

Whuh? So you can be summoned? Does one need a ouiji board for that?

Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 06, 2026 04:44 PM (zafwz)

23
If you don't like homicide, don't kill anyone.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 04:44 PM (HdYcL)

24 1) I thought it was global warming.

2) Rinderneckt? Really? Lol.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 04:46 PM (zZu0s)

25 The rich are usually the smartest, hard working and disciplined.

That's why the stupid, lazy and careless hate them.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 04:46 PM (wBaIH)

26 22 Afternoon.
Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (Gq5ke)

Robert- “I saw it was Piper. Oh.” What does that even mean? I am a little scared to ask, but here I am.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:42 PM (Dd38x)

Whuh? So you can be summoned? Does one need a ouiji board for that?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 06, 2026 04:44 PM (zafwz)

She has become 'She who cannot be named'!

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (mP0Kj)

27 Left-wing Terrorist Set Fire to the Palisades
.......

He dropped the roach.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (UjdFS)

28 Funny how the left doesn't blame Barack for the health insurance fiasco.

Posted by: You Can Keep Your Doctor at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (mC7bQ)

29 Bill Burr now keeps his nuts in a jar at home since he married his leftist wife. Too bad he was funny at one time

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (gu0hJ)

30 Robert- “I saw it was Piper. Oh.” What does that even mean? I am a little scared to ask, but here I am.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:42 PM (Dd38x)

Oh, I meant that as I was reading your comment I assumed I was reading a dude's comment.

You are not a dude. DOH!

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (Gq5ke)

31 Rinderknecht allegedly responded that it "would be out of resentment of the rich enjoying their money as 'we're basically being enslaved by them'

Right. But for Elon Musk et al., he'd be Presidential stock. Or a lowly but reasonable seven-figure millionaire.

It's only reasonable that you would unleash an inferno. It's the humane thing to do.

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 04:48 PM (oji8u)

32

I can only see that grinning pumpkinhead moron Karen Bass when I see the word "Palisades".

That idiot killed people and ruined lives and she's walking around with a bog fat face looking like a split watermelon.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 06, 2026 04:48 PM (et1vG)

33 28 Left-wing Terrorist Set Fire to the Palisades
.......

He dropped the roach.
Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 04:47 PM (UjdFS)

And I'll be they will still vote Demoncrat.

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (mP0Kj)

34 Mr. Rinderknecht didn’t understand dear Luigi is not from the ghet- toe?

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (Dd38x)

35 If you don't like homicide, don't kill anyone.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I should be writing this shit down!

Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (q6tQZ)

36 It always amazes me that most gripes about insurance companies are made by people that never took the time to understand the actual definition of "insurance."

It's not an end all catch all item. It is a Safety net item. There are conditions, exclusions, obligations of mitigation etc. And those that complain likely never took the time to read the policy to have advance knowledge of what they are paying for. Instead, they very immaturely assume falsely that everything will be paid for.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (dIske)

37 Foreign nationals are going to set this country on fire without even having to fire a shot.

Maybe we can also get them to fight fires.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (D1E+2)

38 I watched that short clip of Burr. Was he trying to say that it wasn't mismanaged? I don't think there is any question that it was mismanaged.

I don't know if his insurance is not paying him full price to replace his house, but if it is taking a long time, that is CA bureaucracy (very well outlined by Adam Corrolla).

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (aZm/F)

39 Charlamange thinks federal jobs is the ticket.
Everyone should have a federal job.
Many have federal jobs that require them to sit on their fat asses, eat doritoes, watch the View and talk on their ObamaPhones.

We need more federal jobs.

We are rocketing into the second great industrial revolution and these ignorant fools are upset that their corruption is being disrupted. How dare we try to balance our checkbooks.

There's a place for all these EX federal workers and it's not in our society.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (koh6z)

40
BILL BURR

Who needs comedy when I can spew out angry bitter argle-bargle?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (iJfKG)

41

One of the plot points of Crichton's State of Fear was that environuts would cause environmental disasters so they could blame them on global warming.

I wonder if that fed into this as well?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (sKqQm)

42 @6.Reopen asylums. There is to much crazy on the loose.

Sadly a lot of that crazy is elected. I can't believe some of these people are put in a place of trust. So much of this country is in real trouble.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (9lqZe)

43 You are not a dude. DOH!
Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026

Oh, okay! Thank you.

And now back to the scary people on the left.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:51 PM (Dd38x)

44 Where fires glow and men plunder.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 04:51 PM (Cqx++)

45 Heh! Still chuckling over the Senate leader in VA getting in hot water over her various scams. Even better, the Feds had been investigating her even before BADORANGEMAN's second term. Heh!! Let the rubble bounce!!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:52 PM (sAmhv)

46
You are not a dude. DOH!
Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026

____________

I'd start to wonder about the Sunday ONT Fashion Section.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 04:52 PM (HdYcL)

47 CHARLAMAGNE: “Some of these policies have hurt people so much that some folks are willing to risk it all.”

How many people died because of Biden's clot shot policies? How many died because of his lock downs? How many were harmed by his cancellations of dissidents?

The left needs to learn that this is a two way street. Either violence isn't ok or the leaders of the left need to get every bit of what they are unleashing on the right

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)

48 "Mai Kia Vang-Moua, 54, Maysy Moua, 59, and Kee Moua, 33, were arrested for shooting a boy's pet pig after it escaped it's pen.

Garrett's father Matt Cox said he heard a gunshot shortly after and the family followed the sound to their neighbors' home.

They claimed they found Bootsy dead beside a pot of boiling water and the neighbors wearing aprons which lead them to believe they planned to eat Bootsy."

Posted by: They're eating the pets! at May 06, 2026 04:52 PM (vFG9F)

49
One of the plot points of Crichton's State of Fear was that environuts would cause environmental disasters so they could blame them on global warming.

I wonder if that fed into this as well?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (sKqQm)

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Exactly like SPLC.

I think the horrific fires in Canada were started by enviro weirdos.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:52 PM (aZm/F)

50 One of the plot points of Crichton's State of Fear was that environuts would cause environmental disasters so they could blame them on global warming.

I wonder if that fed into this as well?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (sKqQm)
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I bet the SPLC is behind that as well...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM (gnNyN)

51 So a radical set the fire. But the fire department walked away from it. There was a fire and and the fire dept. was there and they didn't put it completely out.
Why?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM (koh6z)

52
Okay, I've got a pentagram drawn on the floor surrounded by a ring of table salt....

Now, how exactly do I summon Piper?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 04:54 PM (iJfKG)

53 47 The rich are usually the smartest, hard working and disciplined.

Bullshit.

The Bush clan are amongst the richest. As are, still, the Kennedy clan. And Al Gore ain't clipping coupons. You think the Clintons are just that smart ?

What you just told is that old lie that Life is a Meritocracy. And yet, you wonder why your Political Party isn't 50 points ahead.
Posted by: Color Me Shocked at May

What do you consider rich, and how do you think people get there?

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:56 PM (hftzA)

54 Now, how exactly do I summon Piper?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 04:54 PM (iJfKG)
__________________________

Wear White pants before Memorial Day.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 04:57 PM (dIske)

55
Burr's podcast was the #1 bar drinking contest choice at the Driftwood a couple years ago, take a drink every time he dropped a f-bomb.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 04:57 PM (Y8DZL)

56 It's not an end all catch all item. It is a Safety net item. There are conditions, exclusions, obligations of mitigation etc. And those that complain likely never took the time to read the policy to have advance knowledge of what they are paying for. Instead, they very immaturely assume falsely that everything will be paid for.
Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (dIske)

In Oregon employers are required to provide insurance for any full time employee, so a lot of employers have few full time employees and a lot of employees that work 30 or so hours a week. And to make ends meet they get to work multiple jobs, some working 60 hour weeks with no overtime pay.

Because the State of Oregon, as embodied by the Governor, Legislature and Judiciary love them and want them to not be treated as slaves.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 04:58 PM (rbvCR)

57 55
Okay, I've got a pentagram drawn on the floor surrounded by a ring of table salt....

Now, how exactly do I summon Piper?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026

Start by asking yourself if you really, really want to do this! lol

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:58 PM (hftzA)

58 54 So a radical set the fire. But the fire department walked away from it. There was a fire and and the fire dept. was there and they didn't put it completely out.
Why?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM (koh6z)
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The Palisades was a re-kindle of the Lockman fire the previous day or so. Very similar to the 1991 Oakland Hills fire I lived through - there was a small fire the previous day and it, too, re-kindled in the high winds Sunday morning.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:58 PM (kX27y)

59 >>Now, how exactly do I summon Piper?

Kale

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:59 PM (Lu7y1)

60 We all know this problem is on "both sides".

(As JJ would say, the Far Left and the Far Far Left)

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 06, 2026 04:59 PM (nCTkv)

61 hey sorry have something fun for Quick Hits maybe?

ice cream eating badass Philly here up in here:

x.com/jorilextera/status/2051833599138124013

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 04:59 PM (j+aD2)

62 here=HERO

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 05:00 PM (j+aD2)

63 What you just told is that old lie that Life is a Meritocracy. And yet, you wonder why your Political Party isn't 50 points ahead.
Posted by: Color Me Shocked at May

Dude, thank you for reminding me. How did your vagina microbiome assay come out? Was it A-OK or did it turn out as we all suspected, and the MD had to give you an Rx for "less sand"?

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 05:00 PM (rbvCR)

64 Lefties think medical insurance is like Safelite auto glass.

Posted by: Accomack at May 06, 2026 05:00 PM (/Chlc)

65 how exactly do I summon Piper?

Posted by: naturalfake

The Pied Piper summons you ... just sayin'

Posted by: Adriane the Critic Just Being Critical, Again . . . at May 06, 2026 05:01 PM (3ZUWJ)

66 I feel bad for guys like Carolla and Pratt, but we're talking about 0.001% of people in the Palisades. The vast majority of these people are filthy rich elite Leftists whose homes got torched by the Leftist monster baby they helped create - and given how many of them are in tech and media, it's likely that a flat out majority were *instrumental* in creating him.

They created the NPCs as a weapon against me and mine, and I can't bring myself to shed a tear for these mongrels when the weapon backfires. Release the little fucker, on condition that he wears an ankle bracelet that confines him to a wealthy SoCal enclave.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:01 PM (BI5O2)

67 *makes note to steal 'vaginal microbiome'*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 05:02 PM (zZu0s)

68 What do you consider rich, and how do you think people get there?
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:56 PM (hftzA)

I hate to give the left any credit for their cynical view of wealth creation, but since doge, and our own eye-opening revelations about widespread grift and graft over every strata of society, I'm not sure the old paradigm is still more true than untrue.
*wonders if he said that right, or needs more coffee*

Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 06, 2026 05:02 PM (zafwz)

69 So a radical set the fire. But the fire department walked away from it. There was a fire and and the fire dept. was there and they didn't put it completely out.
Why?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM (koh6z)

I can answer that. LAFD first wanted to bulldoze the burn area but were ordered not to because of the presence of an endangered weed. That's right, and endangered...weed...

They then wanted to post a shovel crew overnight, but were ordered out of the area because the county didn't want to pay for OT.

The arsonist started the fire, that much is clear. If there were any adults running LA instead of commies and lesbos, he'd be looking at a misdemeanor and a fine, after pleading down the arson charge...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 06, 2026 05:03 PM (nbLIj)

70 The rich are usually the smartest, hard working and disciplined.

Bullshit.

Wealth in America is a mix of:

What you started with
Luck
Your ability to generate value for other people

For any rich or poor person you can find a mix of these factors. Leftists pretend only the first two matter...which is why socialist societies stagnate.

And in fairness on the right I think we sometimes ascribe too much to the last point

But most importantly from the perspective of society if you make sure people are well rewarded for generating value - few regulations, low taxes - then society gets more goods and services.

This is almost a Pascal's wager type thing. Assume most fairly gotten wealth (eg not government grifting) is the result of hard/smart work and everyone will be wealthier for it. Assume that it is all luck and stealing from the poor and we will all be poorer

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 05:04 PM (sKqQm)

71 "If you see a guy - or a gal - that risked their money and hit it big first generation in anything ? A coffee shop. Tanning beds. Whatever. Well ... that person, first of all, got somewhat lucky. "

Luck does not play a big a factor as dedication, hard work, and picking the right business in the first place.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:04 PM (vFG9F)

72 Hopefully will at least get his fingers burned, but then California just letva Muslim kill a elderly Jewish man and got 1 year

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:05 PM (Ia/+0)

73 Get the commie nutso and friends to set the controlled burns that aren't being done. Get a few years under your belt and the problem will become more manageable as the glut of fuel dissipates.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 06, 2026 05:05 PM (w/O5Q)

74 The CA Supreme Court argument I want to watch is next. The current one couldn't be any more boring.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 05:05 PM (W5mpo)

75 I have often said you make your own luck.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:05 PM (vFG9F)

76 Personally I would give him a ride in a helicopter over a volcano

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:05 PM (Ia/+0)

77 I wish people would not feed the trolls.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 05:06 PM (zBgIx)

78 76 Hopefully will at least get his fingers burned, but then California just letva Muslim kill a elderly Jewish man and got 1 year
Posted by: Skip at Ma
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Yeah, that older gentleman in Thousand Oaks, punched by a Muslim college instructor. Prosecution wanted the max of 4 years but the judge said 'because it was an accident', he just ruled for one year. Disgusting.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 05:06 PM (kX27y)

79 Hang him.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 05:07 PM (K4sOd)

80 Do you want to put a dollar figure on "rich"?

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:07 PM (vFG9F)

81 Some folks just don't get it.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (vFG9F)

82 Do you think Bill Gates and the Steve Jobs family have all that cash because they were smart and honest ?
Posted by: Color Me Shocked at May

Talk to me about Elon Musk. I still don’t know what you consider rich.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (hftzA)

83 "Do you want to put a dollar figure on "rich"?"

Not Dollars but cows. I've heard that if you have more than one cow, you are rich.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (zBgIx)

84 Do you want to put a dollar figure on "rich"?
Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:07 PM (vFG9F)

Anyone with 1000 bucks more than me.

Posted by: OneEyedJack gets jealous quickly at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (zafwz)

85 80 Do you want to put a dollar figure on "rich"?
Posted by: fd

Also, what part of the country are you in. Rich in NoVA is different than rich in Altoona, PA.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (sAmhv)

86
Do you think Bill Gates and the Steve Jobs family have all that cash because they were smart and honest ?

Posted by: Color Me Shocked at May 06, 2026 05:02 PM (lZjR5)

_____________

How much Astor or Vanderbilt money is still around? Fortunes frequently dissipate or their basis gets overtaken.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (HdYcL)

87 Oh the mouthy ignorant bigot returns. That's nice.

Friend who's very experienced retired CalFire confirms that the crews who followed up on initial fire didn't do SOP (i.e. they effed up, big time). This was the fire set by the insect under discussion.

And there's a lot of ignorance and false understandings about the fire. Much of it took place under conditions where the only "tactic" is evacuation, there is no "fighting" it. And circumstances were a perfect storm of sorts for that area. Huge excess demand for water, all at the same time, modern plumbing (every property with plastic piping becomes a "leak"), and up-slope location of much of the area = serious water resource issue.

The politicos and voters are variously just as absurd, unfit, stupid, and vile as they appear. But the fire story goes far beyond them.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 05:10 PM (U/Byj)

88 The left - let's fuck with health care to drive people into insurance and intentionally make it more expensive so that people will ultimately let us enact our wet dream of government provided health insurance.

Also the left - let's kill these people who run the companies we forced everyone to use while also intentionally driving up their prices.

Posted by: DPICM at May 06, 2026 05:10 PM (zweKz)

89 I don't consider myself rich but I suppose some might. I'm more concerned about being happy than rich.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 05:10 PM (vFG9F)

90 FoxNews - the Five
MS Now - the economy sucks
CNN - another Democrat critic of Trump targetted by the FBI

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 05:10 PM (Sco7b)

91 The wealthy are that way due to intelligence, hard work or luck. To be born that way is luck. But people like the Kennedys, the Bushes, the Clintons got that way by being smart and knowing how to play the system. Even criminals such as cartels are smart because they fill a niche , albeit a dangerous one.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 05:11 PM (gu0hJ)

92 I saw on a lefty forum they have suggested taking FOXN clips and using AI to make the hosts recite leftist talking points and sharing that with their family

These people are EVIL

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 05:12 PM (sKqQm)

93 I think their definition of "hurt" and mine differ pretty wildly.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:14 PM (k8xm0)

94 Can you deep fry the Rich?

Posted by: pawn at May 06, 2026 05:15 PM (+rSJz)

95 Hot take (so to speak): Rinderknecht (allegedly) set the Palisades fire by burning a Bible on a trail up there. Since Democrats are no longer against blasphemy laws, but have become red-green "Islamunists" in favor of both revolutionary Marxism and Sharia, I favor bringing back Christian blasphemy laws. If found guilty, he should be burned at the stake.

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 05:15 PM (Sy6m/)

96 87 Oh the mouthy ignorant bigot returns. That's nice.
Friend who's very experienced retired CalFire confirms that the crews who followed up on initial fire didn't do SOP (i.e. they effed up, big time). This was the fire set by the insect under discussion.

Well, to be fair, they were ordered off the fire. Probably because of overtime issues.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:15 PM (k8xm0)

97 They then wanted to post a shovel crew overnight, but were ordered out of the area because the county didn't want to pay for OT.

The arsonist started the fire, that much is clear. If there were any adults running LA instead of commies and lesbos, he'd be looking at a misdemeanor and a fine, after pleading down the arson charge...
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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And the homes would be intact.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 05:16 PM (koh6z)

98 How much Astor or Vanderbilt money is still around? Fortunes frequently dissipate or their basis gets overtaken.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 05:09 PM (HdYcL)
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Enough to propel Anderson Cooper's no-talent swishy ass to the height of corporate news success.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:16 PM (oqH4h)

99 Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 04:57 PM (dIske

I really like Piper. I appreciate her upbeat attitude and kindness and thoughtfulness and faith However, that comment about Labor Day did make me laugh . I don't think she's that much of a stickler, though. 😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:16 PM (2sfNr)

100 I see the palisades as everything wrong with society.

People building where we can't defend them from fire.
Eco nuts preventing brush control.
Crazed left wing fire bug.
Incompetent DEI fire chiefs.
Incompetent water managers.
Incompetent mayor and governor.
Empty budgets because every dime is going to useless services.

All of it.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:18 PM (k8xm0)

101 92 I saw on a lefty forum they have suggested taking FOXN clips and using AI to make the hosts recite leftist talking points and sharing that with their family

These people are EVIL
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 05:12 PM (sKqQm)

Everything is fake and gay!

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:18 PM (oqH4h)

102 >>>Can you deep fry the Rich?

Posted by: pawn

>I prefer to feed the rich to AOC's big juicy booty.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (D1E+2)

103 Yeah, that older gentleman in Thousand Oaks, punched by a Muslim college instructor. Prosecution wanted the max of 4 years but the judge said 'because it was an accident', he just ruled for one year. Disgusting.
Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 05:06 PM (kX27y)

Happened just a few miles from my old place. The deceased was a classic liberal but a proud Jew protesting the Oct. 7th massacre. I was frankly surprised they arrested the perp, as muzzie simps have made quite a few inroads in K-Oaks and Westlake Village...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (nbLIj)

104 The left - let's fuck with health care to drive people into insurance and intentionally make it more expensive so that people will ultimately let us enact our wet dream of government provided health insurance.

Also the left - let's kill these people who run the companies we forced everyone to use while also intentionally driving up their prices.
Posted by: DPICM at May 06, 2026 05:10 PM (zweKz)

Pretty much. "Give us Obamacare which will hand billions to health insurance companies! Kill health insurance executives for getting all that money!"

Posted by: The times they are crazier and crazier at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (TbWk/)

105 99 Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 04:57 PM (dIske

I really like Piper. I appreciate her upbeat attitude and kindness and thoughtfulness and faith However, that comment about Labor Day did make me laugh . I don't think she's that much of a stickler, though. 😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026

I am not because that rule is now dead and gone. White shoes, however. 🤣🤣🤣

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (hftzA)

106 I'm more concerned about being happy than rich.
Posted by: fd

A genii offered me one wish. I said I want to be happy.

Now I work in a mine with six other dwarves.

I'd heard right after it happened arson was suspected but everyone just jumped on climate change. I tuned out. Now we know the name of the guy who actually started it. Wow.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (l26NL)

107 100 I see the palisades as everything wrong with society.

People building where we can't defend them from fire.
Eco nuts preventing brush control.
Crazed left wing fire bug.
Incompetent DEI fire chiefs.
Incompetent water managers.
Incompetent mayor and governor.
Empty budgets because every dime is going to useless services.

All of it.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:18 PM (k8xm0)
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Yup. My in laws were threatened when the fire jumped the 405 around the Getty Center - thought it was going to go straight into the SFV, but the LAFD stopped its progress. It all was a perfect storm of what you listed. There are also almost daily fires caused by the homeless in the Sepulveda Dam area, which is in the middle of the densely populated SFV.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 05:22 PM (kX27y)

108 Horde! Need suggestions. In liquor store.
Bulleit? Maker's Mark?

Bourbon, and go!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:22 PM (MIar9)

109 >Now, how exactly do I summon Piper?

Kale
Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:59 PM (Lu7y1)

I hear she's tiny so you can set up one of those box traps like a Bugs Bunny cartoon.

Posted by: FREE KALE HERE ----> at May 06, 2026 05:22 PM (TbWk/)

110 Some of the richest of the rich lived there. It was a community of money. Money is power, it is force, it is influence. Just like NY they comfortably allowed the pustule to fester.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 05:24 PM (koh6z)

111 rickb223, Balcones

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 05:24 PM (z2aPa)

112 40
BILL BURR

Who needs comedy when I can spew out angry bitter argle-bargle?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 04:50 PM (iJfKG)
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Sad. The guy was genuinely funny until he got blinded by the snizz and married a leftist harpy. Now it's just the same old doctrinaire liberal talking points trying to generate clapter.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:24 PM (oqH4h)

113 Bourbon, and go!
Posted by: rickb223

Maker's Mark. Neat.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 05:24 PM (l26NL)

114 It was for the children ...........

Posted by: Jackson K. at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (dm7SR)

115 I’m not sure what was happening on that train in the art thread today. Wall to Wall. High pile, good thread count, very plush. Not a fan of hardwood. No sir.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (WbprS)

116 They created the NPCs as a weapon against me and mine, and I can't bring myself to shed a tear for these mongrels when the weapon backfires. Release the little fucker, on condition that he wears an ankle bracelet that confines him to a wealthy SoCal enclave. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:01 PM (BI5O2)

yeah, I hear you. Remember when the rich were smart enough to support the system that made them rich and protected their wealth? About that...it isn't the middle-class republicans these people are going to target, it is pacific palisades.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (k8xm0)

117 rickb223, Balcones
Posted by: Ben Had

No Balcones, no Garrison Bros. 😢

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (MIar9)

118 and arson.... and assassination... and treason... and fraud... and cheating... and fascism... and power over others... and....

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (xvV+O)

119 "...when the big bad right begins agreeing with them"

I am convinced this would never happen because the right (the little people on the right I mean) do not want to "risk it all" unless they are directly confronted and they have to defend their families. We are not the types to throw it all away for some mythical greater good like leftists are.

Posted by: AlecK at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (cMlC1)

120 Went to a local dive-ish bar during happy hour yesterday because I had some time to kill and didn't want to drive all the way home and back in that direction.

They had Pappy 20. $139 per pour. Lmao.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (oqH4h)

121 The dirty little secret about this fire is that the LAFD was there and put it out. But these DEI retards fucked it up, left some embers burning, and it later ignited again and turned into the devastating blaze. They are almost as much to blame for this as the creepy incel loser.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:27 PM (kBnaz)

122 No Balcones, no Garrison Bros. 😢
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (MIar9)
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Larceny
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:27 PM (oqH4h)

123
108 Horde! Need suggestions. In liquor store.
Bulleit? Maker's Mark?
Posted by: rickb223

At that price range, Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 05:28 PM (Y8DZL)

124 I am convinced this would never happen because the right (the little people on the right I mean) do not want to "risk it all" unless they are directly confronted and they have to defend their families. We are not the types to throw it all away for some mythical greater good like leftists are.

Honestly I'd like to see us form something like a Christian Defense League. With substantial funding so cancelled people will have a better job for working to make things better - and that would aggressively combat the left just like antifa attacks us.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 05:28 PM (sKqQm)

125 I am not because that rule is now dead and gone. White shoes, however. 🤣🤣🤣
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 05:20 PM (hftzA)
______________

Holy Crap!!! I missed the memo. Breaking out my Cuban Overlord Ensemble. White Linen three-piece with the red feathered white Fedora. But, that brings up a dilemma. To be fully ready for town and country, I need my White and Black wing tips. So, it the rule only applicable to all white shoes, or are two-tone acceptible?

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 05:28 PM (dIske)

126 Bourbon, and go!

Hey look at me, I'm a psychic!

170 If we can't be snobs about what kind of leaf smoke we use, what can we be snobs about?

Bourbon.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (vTZFs)

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 05:29 PM (vTZFs)

127 Goody Goody liquors needs to quit dicking around with pussy whisky.

Peanut butter flavored?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:29 PM (MIar9)

128 Yeah, Bill Burr is a pussywhipped bitch of the worst kind. Never, ever allow your wife to dictate your core beliefs, or stymie the inculcation of them in your children. It defies G-d and nature alike, and it's one step off of being a homo.

Also: Jay Mohr's impression of that hacky dumbass is spot on.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:29 PM (BI5O2)

129
That said, Bulleit Rye is the poker group's favorite Manhattan base.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 05:30 PM (Y8DZL)

130 Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 05:20

Uhh oh . I have committed an Unforgivable fashion solecism then. 😉I don't even own a pair of white shoes

I appreciate your fashion notes, however. Thanks for the time you take with it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:30 PM (Yl2Ob)

131 Went to a local dive-ish bar during happy hour yesterday because I had some time to kill and didn't want to drive all the way home and back in that direction.

They had Pappy 20. $139 per pour. Lmao.
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:26 PM (oqH4h)
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That’s a really good price. Assuming it’s real PVW, which it might not be. Lotsa fake stuff in bars.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:31 PM (kBnaz)

132 At that price range, Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101.
Posted by: Auspex

No Buffalo Trace. WTF?
Only thing that starts with a B is Ezra Brooks & Benchmark.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:31 PM (MIar9)

133 I think my withered Aryan hooker is dead.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 05:32 PM (4NO2D)

134 rickb223, find another store.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 05:32 PM (z2aPa)

135 Wild Turkey 101. I don't drink hard alcohol these days, I'm trying to be healthier, but it was my go-to from 14 years old til a couple years ago.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:33 PM (BI5O2)

136 I find Bulleit rye to be damn good for the price. Now this comes on the basis of limited rye exploration. But I enjoy it straight on the rocks. Imagine it will be good in mixed drinks when I finally bestir myself (heh) to do some.

Their 10-yr bourbon's also nice, and not that expensive.

Pretty deep into all kinds of good aged rums, mostly English-style and some Spanish column-still, but rye and bourbon still enjoying being fairly new to it all (for sipping neat).

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 05:33 PM (U/Byj)

137 rickb223, find another store.
Posted by: Ben Had

I'm going to have to. This is bull.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:34 PM (MIar9)

138 rickb223, 1792 is pretty good.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 05:34 PM (z2aPa)

139 Bourbon, and go!
Posted by: rickb223

Maker's Mark. Neat.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 06, 2026 05:24 PM (l26NL)

Of the two, I would go with Maker's. Bulleit makes the superior Manhattan, if that's a consideration..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 06, 2026 05:34 PM (nbLIj)

140 I also liked the Elijah Craig product a lot.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:34 PM (BI5O2)

141 Charlamange thinks federal jobs is the ticket.
Everyone should have a federal job.
Many have federal jobs that require them to sit on their fat asses, eat doritoes, watch the View and talk on their ObamaPhones.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (koh6z)

Without even getting into particulars, even the best federal job holder is a burden on the economy that has to be paid for by some other job in the private sector.

So no, adding federal jobs will not solve any problems. They need to be doing productive jobs, and useless federal job holders needed to be pruned rigorously.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 06, 2026 05:34 PM (8avO+)

142 That’s a really good price. Assuming it’s real PVW, which it might not be. Lotsa fake stuff in bars.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:31 PM (kBnaz)

LOL my Brother does that a bar was going to throw out a bottle of expensive bourbon and asked to have the bottle, he refilled it with other bourbon just to mess with people.

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 06, 2026 05:35 PM (ubCxQ)

143 Charlamange thinks federal jobs is the ticket.
Everyone should have a federal job.

-----

Brilliant.

I always hear the best executives saying things like "you know what would give this business a shot in the arm? A shitload more overhead, that's what!"

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:37 PM (BI5O2)

144 141 Charlamange thinks federal jobs is the ticket.
Everyone should have a federal job.
Many have federal jobs that require them to sit on their fat asses, eat doritoes, watch the View and talk on their ObamaPhones.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:49 PM (koh6z)

Rent-seeking and goldbricking. It's the American way.

Posted by: Low effort, high reward at May 06, 2026 05:37 PM (TbWk/)

145 I bought and tried that Weller full proof. Not a fan. There does seem to be some smooth and complex flavors underneath, but the ABV is so high it drowns out everything else.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:37 PM (kBnaz)

146 Y's Dice I forgot, Elijah Craig rye is another one I like. Also not expensive.

Bonus booze tip: anyone wanting to try some sipping rum, one place to start is Doorly's XO. Around $25. Aged 6 (8?) years, basic/good Barbados style, from the house of Richard Seale so no sugar added.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (U/Byj)

147 143 Charlamange thinks federal jobs is the ticket.
Everyone should have a federal job.

-----

Brilliant.

I always hear the best executives saying things like "you know what would give this business a shot in the arm? A shitload more overhead, that's what!"
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:37 PM (BI5O2)

Usually they say let's reduce product quality, fire the most experienced employees, offshore as many functions to Bangladesh as we can get away with, and turn everything we possibly can into a subscription service

Posted by: Enshittification strategy. Also the new American way. at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (TbWk/)

148 Rum, I drink the soda pop version. Captain Morgan's black spiced rum.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 05:40 PM (z2aPa)

149 LMAO...I was just looking at the cast for "The Odyssey". That freak "Elliot" Page is in it.

I'm guessing this is going to be one of those films where everyone does a fake British accent for no particur historical reason.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 05:41 PM (dIske)

150 Ok. Went with Maker's Mark & Bulleit Rye just to have something.

Definitely going to have to find a better liquor store. Goody Goody used to be a major go to.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:41 PM (MIar9)

151 And of course, everybody knows there are far too many government employees for us to afford as it is - to provide everyone with a federal job would mean the federal government nationalizing the whole economy and going full Communist, which is what these people actually want.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:42 PM (BI5O2)

152 Saw videos during fire looters running around, often setting more fires

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (Ia/+0)

153 Saw videos during fire looters running around, often setting more fires
Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:43 PM (Ia/+0)

I saw one of cops busting a looter, looting in stolen firefighter gear. I'll give full points for creativity, if not for execution.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 05:45 PM (BI5O2)

154 150 Ok. Went with Maker's Mark & Bulleit Rye just to have something.
Posted by: rickb223

Good choices.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 05:45 PM (Y8DZL)

155
I can't imagine the heartbreak of the people who lost family members and their homes because of the asshole arsonist.

Posted by: four seasons at May 06, 2026 05:46 PM (3ek7K)

156 150 Ok. Went with Maker's Mark & Bulleit Rye just to have something.

Definitely going to have to find a better liquor store. Goody Goody used to be a major go to.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 05:41 PM (MIar9)
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Two of my go-tos …. I have a magnum of BR in my cabinet right now.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (kBnaz)

157 "Elliott" Page is allegedly playing Achilles. As was pointed out Brad Pitt played Achilles in the movie Troy.
One of these things is not like the other

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 05:47 PM (gu0hJ)

158 Bonus booze tip: anyone wanting to try some sipping rum, one place to start is Doorly's XO. Around $25. Aged 6 (8?) years, basic/good Barbados style, from the house of Richard Seale so no sugar added.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 05:39 PM (U/Byj)

I've been preaching the Doorly's sermon for a while here. They make a 5 and 8 year old. I recently picked up a handle of Flor De Cano dark rum. I pour a couple fingers in a rocks glass with ice, fill with pineapple nectar, and find it's the perfect sunset cocktail..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 06, 2026 05:49 PM (nbLIj)

159 Smell the Glove, I just hurt myself laughing over that bit of news.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (z2aPa)

160
I saw one of cops busting a looter, looting in stolen firefighter gear. I'll give full points for creativity, if not for execution.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

I'd give double points for execution.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 05:52 PM (Cqx++)

161 so it's the Queeryssey

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (sDWtc)

162
Critical Drinker has a review up.

Certain "stars" are an avoidance alert.

MATT. DAMON.

Posted by: Auspex at May 06, 2026 05:53 PM (Y8DZL)

163 That’s a really good price. Assuming it’s real PVW, which it might not be. Lotsa fake stuff in bars.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 06, 2026 05:31 PM (kBnaz)
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The owner of this bar would slit your fucking throat if you fucked with his Bourbon. Not a concern lol.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (oqH4h)

164 Yeah Page will go over well (rolls eyes)

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:57 PM (Ia/+0)

The FBI Raids the Home and Offices of the Virginia State Senator Pro Tempore Louise Lucas on Suspicions of Corruption

Were there any signs she might be involved in crime or corruption? Well, she owns a string of pot dispensaries.

Oh, and she's a black female Democrat with a triple layer of Anti-Accountability Armor.

So no, no signs at all.

Selling legalized weed -- which she campaigned for and voted for as a senator -- wasn't enough.

She also sold illegal weed.

The NYT:

"Two people familiar with the case said the search was related to an investigation opened during the Biden administration that has continued, examining possible corruption and bribery related to marijuana dispensary businesses."

I wonder if JackStraw knows her. He enjoys the Wacky Weed so he is probably best friends with the so-called "420 Grandma." All these Potties have each other on speed-dial.

Speed dial more like weed dial, amirite

A report from Tony Sergura:

FBI agents--armed with multiple federal search warrants signed by a judge--are raiding the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, the Democratic powerhouse, first Black woman in that role, Finance Committee chair, and architect of the state's aggressive 10-1 redistricting map. Federal sources tie it to a major corruption investigation. The warrants extend next door... to the Cannabis Outlet she co-owns--the very dispensary this self-proclaimed "420 Grandma" championed while co-sponsoring legalization and blurring the lines between legislator and cannabis entrepreneur.
Lucas, a close ally of CIA plant Gov. Abigail Spanberger and a force in Virginia politics since 1992, once dismissed U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner as "cucks in the corner" while engineering her party's electoral firewall. Irony doesn't get more poetic. Power's intoxicating brew--redistricting dominance, business interests in cannabis (with past reports of mislabeled high-THC products), and care facilities--now meets the cold scrutiny of federal law enforcement.

"Care facilities"? Oh no-- isn't that Democrats' favorite vehicle for pillaging the public funds?

And indeed, not only does this illicit drug dealer own pot stores, she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.

And she just happens to be in charge of regulating her own easily-abused business.

And, get this, she proposed and then voted for a special payment bump for her own business.

But Lucas presents the Senate with an issue. The close alignment of her private business and her public obligations and authorities raises issues of public perception and Senate integrity.
For 28 years, she has operated a business, Lucas Lodge LLC, that provides Medicaid-funded services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
She serves and has served for years on two committees that are completely intertwined with her business:

The Senate Committee on Education and Healthcare (since 1994) oversees the regulator of her business, the Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHDS), and the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), also known as Virginia Medicaid, and writes the laws with which Lucas Lodge must comply.

The Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations (since 2008 ), of which she is now chair, funds the operations of both agencies and Virginia Medicaid, which, as indicated earlier, pays Lucas Lodge for services.
The situation remains, at best, awkward for the Senate. It just got worse.
This year, Sen. Lucas is the patron of the Senate Budget Bill (SB-30), which amended the baseline budget submitted by Gov. Youngkin. Item 291 #4s in that bill, Developmental Disability Waiver Rates for Selected Services, will specifically increase Lucas Lodge's Medicaid payments above the baseline. Sen. Lucas's budget bill passed her committee and the Senate floor.
SB 30 will be the starting point for the Senate in the upcoming Special Session negotiations that she will lead.
We'll see what happens.

Although people are talking mostly about her pot business, I bet the more serious corruption charges will involve pilfering Medicaid money. It's the Democrats' main business at this point.

Update:

she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.
Yep. The VA Senate.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

MSNBC is already trying to spin the FBI raid on powerful Virginia Democrat Senator Louise Lucas (Senate President Pro Tempore) as Trump revenge:

They even admit the investigation has been going on for 3 years, long before Trump’s current term, over evidence she solicited or… pic.twitter.com/CbPg8w3ECP
— Media Lies (@MediasLies) May 6, 2026

NOW: An FBI raid is unfolding at the office of Virginia Democratic State Sen. Louise Lucas — and it’s already drawing serious attention.

Multiple people on the scene are reportedly being taken into custody as agents move through the area.

The office sits near several cannabis… pic.twitter.com/WIcn9xrzOy
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 6, 2026

Update: Politico is a joke. Their senior politics editor immediately accused people reporting the story of faking this weirdo's photo and falsely claiming she was a top ally of Spanberger.

She is obviously a top ally of Spanberger, and the photo comes from the Virginia Senate's own website:

As far as the photo is concerned, it seems entirely reasonable to take one straight from her Senate web page: https://t.co/1WH9Y58evR pic.twitter.com/25pTVwuxI5
— Byron York (@ByronYork) May 6, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 03:33 PM

Comments

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1 Open channel D

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (gYnrv)

2 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (Ia/+0)

3 Channel D is open

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (gYnrv)

4 Hope you have a open channel to allert the nood

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 03:35 PM (Ia/+0)

5 >>>Selling legalized weed -- which she campaigned for and voted for as a senator -- wasn't enough.

She also sold illegal weed.

yeah this is the story of every single one of the "dispensaries" being built everywhere

legal pot is a plague

Posted by: brak at May 06, 2026 03:35 PM (jGJov)

6 LMAO.

Queue the marijuana evangelists.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (dK+Kv)

7 Louise Lucas: The people trust me!

http://tiny.cc/5ky2101

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (mkw2N)

8 Grandma Ganja

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (P7vXf)

9 Nothing but a crime syndicate.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (P7vXf)

10 >>>It's the Democrats' main business at this point.

And business is booming.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (dK+Kv)

11 Although people are talking mostly about her pot business, I bet the more serious corruption charges will involve pilfering Medicaid money. It's the Democrats' main business at this point.

========

"The Fraud Task Force is just modern day Jim Crow!"
-it's been said, right?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (LWGzg)

12 10 >>>It's the Democrats' main business at this point.

And business is booming.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (dK+Kv)

=======

And here I thought they were in the killin' Nazi business.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (LWGzg)

13
Too much demand, man.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (HdYcL)

14 Queue the marijuana evangelists.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (dK+Kv)

Dude... is this like... the pot line . . .

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (sDWtc)

15 So she's a drug dealer?

Provides more public service than Elizabeth Warren.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:39 PM (zZu0s)

16 Loseiana Ditch Weed - Now with More Pesticides!!!

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:39 PM (Gqar8)

17 legal pot is a plague
Posted by: brak

Obviously you've never had to pick out stems and seeds.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:39 PM (W5mpo)

18 In what f’ing universe does your state rep get into the weed business. Who the hell is she, some narco traffickers sister?

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (zQLjY)

19 Well, I suppose she had to make money another way. Being in the Va Senate only pays about 18,000 a year.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (ix8EF)

20 I prefer to wind down after a long week with a nice, bespoke mixture of cocaine and heroin.

It's the combination of kings.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (LWGzg)

21 This woman is a hero. She is integrity incarnate. How dare you rotters besmirch her name.

Posted by: "Cheech" at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (1wjle)

22
Dems love pot because it makes people stoned, stupid and dependent.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (HdYcL)

23 MSNBC is already trying to spin the FBI raid on powerful Virginia Democrat Senator Louise Lucas (Senate President Pro Tempore) as Trump revenge:

They even admit the investigation has been going on for 3 years, long before Trump’s current term, over evidence she solicited or accepted bribes.

Even then they immediately pivoted and let TDS take over: “Trump’s ally was pushing charges… good for the White House before midterms…”

This is the same network that cheered every Trump indictment that is now clutching pearls over a Democrat facing a years-long corruption probe.

The double standard is exhausting.

TBH, I'm surprised it took them as long as it did to invoke Trump.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (Riz8t)

24 I could understand unregulated THC products.

But fake? What do they mean by fake? I'd think people would know if something wasn't giving them a high.

I've only tried edibles. Not much of an effect. Does calm me down but not giggly or anything. No desire to move up. My town has 2 sets of stoplights and 3 pot stores....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (Sco7b)

25 Then: No one is above the law

Now: How dare you arrest a Dem VIP for breaking the law?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (sKqQm)

26 I wonder what JackStraw’s take on this is??

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Gqar8)

27 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Zz0t1)

28 >>>26 I wonder what JackStraw’s take on this is??

He's in my shed making a bong out of rain gutter, hang on, I'll go ask him

Posted by: "Chong" at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (1wjle)

29 Was there a nood? No noodin' bastages.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Zz0t1)

30
Every sale was to someone in dreadful pain. So shut up, you sadistic reich-wingers!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (HdYcL)

31 29 Was there a nood? No noodin' bastages.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Zz0t1)

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Comment 228.

5 minutes ago.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (LWGzg)

32
But fake? What do they mean by fake? I'd think people would know if something wasn't giving them a high.

I expect there's a strong element of the placebo effect, at least for stuff that isn't so strong it makes you psychotic.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (Riz8t)

33 she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.
......

You go with your strengths.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (UjdFS)

34 Dems love pot because it makes people stoned, stupid and dependent.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

And the CCP loves the Dems. I guarantee there's some connection to the Reds here.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (diia5)

35 So was she the don of her own family, or was she with the Clinton or Obama Families?

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (N/KpB)

36 No noodin' bastages.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Zz0t1)

but then i got high

Posted by: the nooder at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (sDWtc)

37 And here I thought they were in the killin' Nazi business.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (LWGzg)

That's shilling for Nazis.

- SPLC, and Maine D voters

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (dK+Kv)

38 lol

M-SNOW Anchorette:: so this is a 3 year investigation is it fair to say this is a Trump revenge thing given it started before he was in office?

M-SNOW AWFL Guest: Why yes, of course it’s because OrangeManBad silly

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (5Yz+T)

39 Speaking of "first blacks....."

I see they're still pumping the lie that Kumswala Harris is black.

Good grief.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (Zz0t1)

40 Nothing will happen.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (W2Pud)

41 30
Every sale was to someone in dreadful pain. So shut up, you sadistic reich-wingers!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (HdYcL)

They should go to Canada - they have a Cure for that.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (Gqar8)

42 I wonder what JackStraw’s take on this is??

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (Gqar

I think he ODd on butter.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:43 PM (dK+Kv)

43 Nancy Pelosi is impressed.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (hftzA)

44 The funny part is they went after Trump and his administration with made up charges, novel uses of the law, and cases built on demonstrable fraud, like Russia Gate.

Democrats are being charged with everyday crimes for which they’ve escaped accountability because of corruption.

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (zQLjY)

45 Fingers in a lot of pies.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (TezPK)

46 Every sale was to someone in dreadful pain. So shut up, you sadistic reich-wingers!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (HdYcL)

They should go to Canada - they have a Cure for that.

Nobody ever returns unsatisfied.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (Riz8t)

47 46 Nobody ever returns unsatisfied.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (Riz8t)

=======

But they do renew, don't they?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (LWGzg)

48 she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.

Yep. The VA Senate.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (P7vXf)

49 I wish someone had told me about the grift available in running health care facilities, when I was a younger man.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 03:45 PM (5Yz+T)

50
Comment 228.

5 minutes ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (LWGzg)

Seems I'm the illiterate one, asshole.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:45 PM (Zz0t1)

51 Hopefully they will look into the fraud that got Trannyberger elected.

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (zQLjY)

52 But they do renew, don't they?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

Reincarnated.

As fur seals.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (TezPK)

53 Whacky Tobaccy.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (rkhDX)

54 The dirty little secret is that the majority of "legal" weed sold in legal pot stores is ... illegal.

Most of the product sold in legal stores was shipped in under the radar from California. No taxes, no regulations, just a straight-up drug deal.

The government oversight of the "legal" weed industry is basically non-existent. It's Thunderdome.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (iFTx/)

55 she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.

Yep. The VA Senate.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 03:44 PM (P7vXf)

There it is. Damn.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (qIyYj)

56 Nothing will happen.

Posted by: nurse ratched

It's doobious at this point.

Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (rgnea)

57 This woman is 82. Don't these political people ever retire?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (PFs9e)

58
I wish someone had told me about the grift available in running health care facilities, when I was a younger man.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 03:45 PM (5Yz+T)

______________

The ones who shrug off the corruption also bewail the cost of healthcare in the US.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (HdYcL)

59 I prefer to wind down after a long week with a nice, bespoke mixture of cocaine and heroin.

It's the combination of kings.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

That's called a speedball.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (W5mpo)

60 The new Canadian anthem - Slayer, “Kill Again”

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (rkhDX)

61 At this point, it would be easier to arrest every single politician and filter out the few who are not outright crooks.

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (MGQD0)

62 It's the combination of kings.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (LWGzg)

Also Jim Belushi and Chris Farley and I think... Phillip Seymour Hoffman?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM (zZu0s)

63 At this point, it would be easier to arrest every single politician and filter out the few who are not outright crooks.
Posted by: Cray Cray

The 99% give the 1% a bad name.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM (TezPK)

64 This woman is 82. Don't these political people ever retire?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (PFs9e)

The teat. It's addictive. VERY addictive.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM (Zz0t1)

65 So, do you want the the yummy "candy ones" or pick out the seeds one? The pick out the seeds one-no taxes...

Posted by: pahound at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM (jvxI2)

66
Also Jim Belushi

_________

John

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (HdYcL)

67 When you get to mixing the heroin and the cocaine, bad thing happen evidently.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (zZu0s)

68 So she runs a home for the mentally handicapped. Do you think they'll find bodies in the backyard? And continued SSD checks being cashed by the facility?
Given the amount of Dem fraud , I wouldn't be surprised

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (gu0hJ)

69 Hopefully they will look into the fraud that got Trannyberger elected.
Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (zQLjY)

There is no fraud only Zuul.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (Zz0t1)

70 STEINER WILL COME

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (Kt19C)

71 Greedy hopheads always get pinched.

This always happens when you use your own product.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (D1E+2)

72 >>>It's doobious at this point.
Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (rgnea)
****
ISWYDT.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (5YCA5)

73 When you get to mixing the heroin and the cocaine, bad thing happen evidently.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone

Stick to mixing the lime with the coconut.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:50 PM (TezPK)

74 My mom, a Baby Boomer, tried to do the whole medical marijuana thing a few years ago for her back pain. It didn't work, and now she's getting a back implant that sounds similar to what Whig's getting. Her back is so messed up that the last time they had her on the operating table, the surgeon brought in others to show them how bad it was. My mom said, "I hate being the unicorn."

Posted by: pookysgirl dodged the scoliosis gene at May 06, 2026 03:50 PM (Wt5PA)

75 57 This woman is 82. Don't these political people ever retire?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (PFs9e)

she is a woman we cannot do without. an indispensable woman, one might say

Posted by: Elbert Hubbard at May 06, 2026 03:50 PM (sDWtc)

76 Also Jim Belushi

_________

John
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:49 PM (HdYcL)

You're right. Looked wrong and I wondered if I had the right brother when I hit post. I got Red Heat Belushi.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:50 PM (zZu0s)

77 Nothing will happen.
Posted by: nurse ratched

It's doobious at this point.
Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM

Well, let's not toke anything for granted.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (WasuJ)

78 6 LMAO.

Queue the marijuana evangelists.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (dK+Kv)

In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."

Posted by: You high or something? at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (TbWk/)

79
In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."
Posted by: You high or something? at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (TbWk/)

Nazi.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (Zz0t1)

80 It's the combination of kings.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (LWGzg)

Also Jim Belushi and Chris Farley and I think... Phillip Seymour Hoffman?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM (zZu0s)
_______

"Meh"

-- Michael Hutchence

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (iFTx/)

81 Thank God she wasn’t selling tobacco.

Posted by: Pudinhead at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (1D2Ie)

82 In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."

Whoa.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (EXyHK)

83 She sounds spicy!

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Bill Melugin
@BillMelugin_
·
4h
Replying to
@BillMelugin_
Earlier this year, Lucas suggested that VA Senators Tim Kaine & Mark Warner are "cucks" as she pushed for the 10-1 VA Dem redistricting plan.
Quote

L. Louise Lucas
@SenLouiseLucas
·
Jan 16
I have the utmost respect for Senator Kaine and Senator Warner but we do not need “coaching” on redistricting coming from a cuck chair in the corner. How about you all stay focused on the fascist in the White House and let us handle redistricting in Virginia. 10-1

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (kX27y)

84 The teat. It's addictive. VERY addictive.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Are you suggesting these politicians should get off our tits?

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (sDWtc)

85
It's doobious at this point.
Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM

Well, let's not toke anything for granted.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (WasuJ)

____________

Or get lost in the weeds.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (HdYcL)

86 Nothing will happen.
Posted by: nurse ratched

It's doobious at this point.
Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM

Well, let's not toke anything for granted.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Reefer to history for guidance.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (TezPK)

87 Government exists are the primary mechanism for Reparations, so I don't see her actions as a "crime." What is white taxpayer money for if not to buy Cadillacs and Brazilian Butt Lifts for smug entitled black chicks/ C'mon, get with the times.

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (Av6i5)

88 78 6 LMAO.

Queue the marijuana evangelists.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (dK+Kv)

In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."

Posted by: You high or something? at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (TbWk/)

======

Que?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (LWGzg)

89 My mother's 90, her back is all sorts of messed-up (incurable) and she's got other bone issues yet she won't try pot, medicinal or recreational. Doesn't want to get addicted.... Oy vey

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (W5mpo)

90 Is the Democratic Underground liaison on yet? Imaging the mood over there brightens mine.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (CwhoI)

91 Louise Lucas - the kinder, gentler Donna Brazile lookalike.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (Gqar8)

92 This woman is 82. Don't these political people ever retire?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (PFs9e)

She’s a spring chicken by US Senate standards.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (5Yz+T)

93
Are you suggesting these politicians should get off our tits?
Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (sDWtc)

Yes. The tits should be left alone by government. The tits are of the people, BY the people and FOR THE PEOPLE.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

94 I have the utmost respect for Senator Kaine and Senator Warner but we do not need “coaching” on redistricting coming from a cuck chair in the corner. How about you all stay focused on the fascist in the White House and let us handle redistricting in Virginia. 10-1
Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (kX27y)

Damn. Its like a black, female, less gay and only slightly older ace.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (zZu0s)

95 So, I'm guessing someone informed on here because how else would they know?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (Nx5jP)

96 Springsteen singing "he can throw that speedball by you " , made me think 1) drug deal? or 2) Bruce doesn't know baseball because no one in the history of the game has called a fastball a speedball

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (gu0hJ)

97 You know.

If you don’t want to use marijuana products, don’t use them.

You’re acting like a bunch of Karens with your virtue signaling.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (W2Pud)

98 The woman who injected Belushi with the fatal dose is the same woman that Gordon Lightfoot wrote Sundown about. Her name escapes me at the moment.

Posted by: Mark1971 at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (CNl8/)

99 The teat. It's addictive. VERY addictive.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:48 PM

Bulg, please pick up a white courtesy phone.

Bulg, white courtesy phone, please.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (WasuJ)

100 In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."
Posted by: You high or something?

Unless he means they're going to line up for this post.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (W5mpo)

101 she also runs a facility for the mentally retarded.
---
"I'm not only on the Board of Directors, I'm also a patient!"

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (gnNyN)

102 He can walk and chew gum at the same time.

https://tinyurl.com/rf75a4dn

This guy is no slouch either.

Englishman pulls police car with his genitals (while on fire) to raise awareness for prostate cancer

https://tinyurl.com/4963244t

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (ndZc7)

103 Her name escapes me at the moment.

Wild guess here—she didn’t take care?

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (EXyHK)

104 Yes. The tits should be left alone by government. The tits are of the people, BY the people and FOR THE PEOPLE.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

*starts reading comment*

*nods slowly*

*continues reading comment*

*puts hand over heart*

*continues reading comment*

*hears the star spangled banner playing softly*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (zZu0s)

105 Nice hair-hat, Lucas.

Going for the Phil Donohue look?

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (TezPK)

106 Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (5Yz+T)

I think most government positions-esp House and Senate- should be part time.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (Nx5jP)

107 81 Thank God she wasn’t selling tobacco.
Posted by: Pudinhead at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (1D2Ie)

‘Twould be Loosies, and the grift ain’t enough for Louise.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (Gqar8)

108 How about you all stay focused on the fascist in the White House and let us handle redistricting in Virginia. 10-1
Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (kX27y)

Paybacks a bitch isn't it...

Posted by: Tucker at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (Zp5pW)

109 "I have utmost respect for that cuck over there on the cuck chair whose wife/husband I'm banging hard. While the cuck watches. From the chair."

Posted by: gKWVE wins friends and influences folx at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (sDWtc)

110 The FIB does a lot of raids and investigations. Rarely any arrests of democrats. Republican's on the other hand...

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (abIsI)

111 30
Every sale was to someone in dreadful pain. So shut up, you sadistic reich-wingers!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I read a few months ago studies are showing the pain relieving effect of this is not as advertised and you get better relief from Motrin - or maybe it was Tylenol. I can’t remember. Anyway, the premise was the medical marijuana stuff was proving to be bunk.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (hftzA)

112
Madea goes to Congress

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (IifOV)

113 >>>It's doobious at this point.
Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM

Well, let's not toke anything for granted.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 03:51 PM (WasuJ)

____________

Or get lost in the weeds.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

>Try not to be so blunt, it's embarrassing.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (D1E+2)

114 You’re acting like a bunch of Karens with your virtue signaling.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (W2Pud)

For my part, I do not care. It is just fun to tweak the pot wonder panacea guys.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (zZu0s)

115 102

Englishman pulls police car with his genitals (while on fire) to raise awareness for prostate cancer

https://tinyurl.com/4963244t
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:54 PM (ndZc7)

The next Olympics competition.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (Gqar8)

116 In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."

Whoa.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM

Dang.

Posted by: Libertarians at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (WasuJ)

117 57 This woman is 82. Don't these political people ever retire?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (PFs9e)

Their maggot filled decomposing corpses have to literally be dragged out of their offices as their skeletal hands keep a death-grip onto the phone where they were desperately try to get one last payoff with their last gasping breaths.

Short answer - no.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (Sco7b)

118 Looks like Patel is finishing up investigations the Biden "Administration" dropped....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (Zp5pW)

119 I've read that Mad Maxine has not been seen around capitol in about a month. God may be impeaching her

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (gu0hJ)

120 Loudmouth? Check

Fake hair? Check

Vulgar promotional material bragging of unconstitutional acts? Check

Black? Check

Democrat confirmed

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (61TgR)

121 It seems becksters anal warts are acting up again.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (abIsI)

122 In this context it would be "cue" the marijuana evangelists, not "queue."
Posted by: You high or something?

What, you think they wouldn't line up to spread the Gospel of Toke?

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 03:57 PM (vJrRc)

123
I read a few months ago studies are showing the pain relieving effect of this is not as advertised and you get better relief from Motrin - or maybe it was Tylenol. I can’t remember. Anyway, the premise was the medical marijuana stuff was proving to be bunk.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (hftzA)

The best part about it is, none of it fixes a damn thing. It only covers up the malady. The pain may go away, but it's temporary. You'll have to deal with it again, later.

Crutches don't fix anything. They only provide a temporary relief. The problem is still there.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (Zz0t1)

124 I don't know which one of you said Harris Faulkner looks like a scared African antelope but that's all I can see now.

Also, this lady seems nice. Weed is ok, man. It's cool, yo.

I love my Commonwealth. It's full of wacky people in charge of us here in VA.

Posted by: turambar at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (Q0yOR)

125 I despise the "public servants" preying on the public by allowing state-run gambling and state-regulated weed, let alone decriminalized hard drugs (which Oregon also briefly experimented with). At best, the Oregon Lottery is a sadistic innumeracy tax, funding inflated school administration by failing kids in the classroom; but really, gambling addiction destroys families, and a hotline doesn't cut it. And we really had a good thing going with "medical marijuana."

It was perfect. You had to jump through hoops, and there was stigma; so even though realistically any dedicated weed enthusiast could get his "weed card" from the anxiety and depression caused by weed deprivation, that wasn't something that Becky and John in the suburbs did.

So, the "lifestyle" potheads got customized strains from concierge growers, which kept them away from the polymorphic criminality of street dealers looking to grow business by adulterating their product with something more addictive, or by getting their customers turning tricks (or both). Nice hippy chicks not otherwise good at business found productive work as medical weed growers. And no one else got sucked in.

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (Sy6m/)

126
The dirty little secret is that the majority of "legal" weed sold in legal pot stores is ... illegal.

Most of the product sold in legal stores was shipped in under the radar from California. No taxes, no regulations, just a straight-up drug deal.

The government oversight of the "legal" weed industry is basically non-existent. It's Thunderdome.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (iFTx/)

Not just in the legal pot stores. About 10 years ago, the guy who owned virtually all of the legal pot grow operations and dispensaries in Santa Barbara was busted driving a box truck full of weed. Busted driving in Oklahoma.

The pot heads in SB were freaking out about having to start looking for dealers to get their dime bags.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (y9nCu)

127 Critical Drinker gives an early review of The Odyssey. The scriptwriter is a rabid, woke feminist. This is a very bad sign.

*sighs* Will Hollywood never learn?

https://youtu.be/j5ZqAO8agcU

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (Riz8t)

128 There is no Pain Relief from weed.

There is an increase in tolerance for pain/discomfort.

That's about it.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (Lu7y1)

129 Eh, Pot shops are open all over the place, smoke away and ruin your life. Anyone can get a prescription.

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (Ia/+0)

130 "I read a few months ago studies are showing the pain relieving effect of this is not as advertised"

Has the opposite effect on me. I'm more sensitive to every stimuli when stoned so when I had inguinal hernia surgery in 2020, I went a month without using. OTOH, the -done stopped me up (as opioids do) which is not a good thing when you just had a mesh implanted down there but the trade off for pain relief (and it was pain) was worth it.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (W5mpo)

131 Crutches don't fix anything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM

Now you tell me.

Posted by: zombie Tiny Tim at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (WasuJ)

132 Why isn't the FIB arresting Jayapal who stated she is working with foreign governments to supply Cuba with oil? I'll tell you why, they are f*cking useless.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (abIsI)

133 Who’s the anchor hottie?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 03:59 PM (77rzZ)

134 Are you suggesting these politicians should get off our tits?
Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (sDWtc)

Yes. The tits should be left alone by government. The tits are of the people, BY the people and FOR THE PEOPLE.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

I do believe there should be a more fair and equitable distribution of tits among the people.

Posted by: Chicken in every pot, boobs in every hand at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (TbWk/)

135 You know.

If you don’t want to use marijuana products, don’t use them.

You’re acting like a bunch of Karens with your virtue signaling.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (W2Pud)

Preach!!

I havent smoked weed in 15+ years not my thing anymore. But if others want to, whatever.

I find it rich how people who think nothing of drinking a 6 pack on. Sunday afternoon watching football run to the fainting couch over weed.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (5Yz+T)

136 Afternoon.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (Gq5ke)

137 119 I've read that Mad Maxine has not been seen around capitol in about a month. God may be impeaching her
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:56 PM (gu0hJ)
-------------
I read somewhere that Hakeem has been voting for her in her absence. Is that kosher?

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (kX27y)

138

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE BALLROOM!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (et1vG)

139 Sed Ted Turner is room temperature

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

140 I never thought of the Devil's Weed as a pain reliever.
More of an incentive to go surfing or skiing. Weeeee!

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (UjdFS)

141 104 Yes. The tits should be left alone by government. The tits are of the people, BY the people and FOR THE PEOPLE.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

The people can have the tits of the lady that occasionally pops up offering me erections at any age.

That's the crypto babes job...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (Sco7b)

142 I really need to stop watching the "news". It's not good for my blood pressure.
Kadie Wilson the Seattle mayor is a socialist POS.
Two twenty something year olds jumped a 77 year old man and beat the sh*t out of him. It was caught on surveillance camera. The mayor now wants the surveillance cameras shut down! Protect the foreign thugs in the city. The police caught the thugs thanks to the camera and they do not want the cameras shut down. That mayor is garbage. How in the hell did she get elected?

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 04:01 PM (9lqZe)

143 139 Sed Ted Turner is room temperature

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

=====

This is at least the twelfth time today.

When will the world stop punishing him with so much death?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:01 PM (LWGzg)

144 I read a few months ago studies are showing the pain relieving effect of this is not as advertised and you get better relief from Motrin - or maybe it was Tylenol.
Posted by: Piper

I look forward to medical researchers of the future finding the glaucoma epidemic among 20-year-olds and being completely mystified by its sudden appearance and disappearance.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 04:01 PM (vJrRc)

145 142 That mayor is garbage. How in the hell did she get elected?

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 04:01 PM (9lqZe)

=======

The Curley Effect.

Plus some probably fraud.

But mostly the Curley Effect.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:01 PM (LWGzg)

146 Is M-SNOW adopting the Fox model of hiring hotties as anchors? Not that it matters as viewership for all cable news is approaching zero quickly. But I guess the few boomers left who watch that will get some eye candy.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:02 PM (5Yz+T)

147 The dirty little secret is that the majority of "legal" weed sold in legal pot stores is ... illegal.

Most of the product sold in legal stores was shipped in under the radar from California. No taxes, no regulations, just a straight-up drug deal.

The government oversight of the "legal" weed industry is basically non-existent. It's Thunderdome.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (iFTx/)

Not just in the legal pot stores. About 10 years ago, the guy who owned virtually all of the legal pot grow operations and dispensaries in Santa Barbara was busted driving a box truck full of weed. Busted driving in Oklahoma.

The pot heads in SB were freaking out about having to start looking for dealers to get their dime bags.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (y9nCu)
_______

Yup, that's how they do it -- just drive it across the country. I was considering investing in legal pot stores a few years ago. Then I found out how they sourced most of their product. I was like "how is this possibly legal?" The answer was ... well, there was no answer.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:03 PM (iFTx/)

148 Springsteen singing "he can throw that speedball by you " , made me think 1) drug deal? or 2) Bruce doesn't know baseball because no one in the history of the game has called a fastball a speedball
Posted by: Smell the Glove
___________

Even if he had used fastball, it still made no sense because nobody "looks like a fool" taking a fastball or hacking at it. Should've been a curve, changeup or knuckler if you're talking about making the hitter look like a fool.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at May 06, 2026 04:03 PM (XvL8K)

149 Loudoun's local stronk black angry political female grifter of faith, Pastor, now BISHOP, Michelle Thomas, has about a jillion LLCs she has registered that only do business when they are pertinent to the grift of the moment.
She registered one for dispensaries, long before legislation passed to allow them in Va.
(her husband is an independent trucker, they make multiple trips to Jamaica a year, where they own a "farm" on land that's been in the family for generations. What does he haul, when they return from one of those visits?)
The dems in Virginia are a massive intertwining net of poisonous weeds in a cesspool.

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 04:03 PM (enw9G)

150 Don't bogart those comments, my friend.

Post them over to me.

Posted by: AoSHQ advertisers at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (WasuJ)

151 Twoday is be Natoinel FART Tube Day established buy Presdent Bidum. Also with Birting Persins Day this Sunderday a FART Tube is be the perfects gift.

FART Tubing... Let's dew it !!!

Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, Vt at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (8RVzJ)

152 "any dedicated weed enthusiast could get his "weed card" from the anxiety and depression caused by weed deprivation"

A self-fulfilling prophecy....

"that wasn't something that Becky and John in the suburbs did."

Becky Burb and John Tracthome either have a guy or, yeah, they get a card too.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (W5mpo)

153 Whenever I hear about Medicaid fraud:
Enough is ENOUGH. I want to get these monkey fighting snakes off this Monday to Friday plane!

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (wBaIH)

154 Adam Mockler
@adammocklerr
You just created a million L Louise Lucas’

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Also, the moon is trying to us!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (ndZc7)

155 Reefer addicts!

Posted by: Weasel at May 06, 2026 04:04 PM (PVV5z)

156 REEFER MADNESS

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (iFTx/)

157 I have a medical dispensation that allows me to drink only 12 year old Scotch.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (LWGzg)

158 If you don’t want to use marijuana products, don’t use them.

You’re acting like a bunch of Karens with your virtue signaling.
Posted by: nurse ratched

If we can't be snobs about what kind of leaf smoke we use, what can we be snobs about?

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (vJrRc)

159 156 REEFER MADNESS

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (iFTx/)

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The druggies in that movie always wore full suits.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (LWGzg)

160 Once I heard “speedball” that’s all I hear when a Bruuuuce song plays.

Posted by: Accomack at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (CI8I+)

161
I read a few months ago studies are showing the pain relieving effect of this is not as advertised and you get better relief from Motrin - or maybe it was Tylenol. I can’t remember. Anyway, the premise was the medical marijuana stuff was proving to be bunk.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:55 PM (hftzA)

Virtually anything that has a measurable pharmacological effect is going to be useful for SOMETHING. Might not be what one thinks it is though, and often times there are other, more traditional drugs that are better at the job, with less chance of side effects that are worse than the original malady.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 04:06 PM (y9nCu)

162 53 Whenever I hear about Medicaid fraud:
Enough is ENOUGH.

Wait until you hear about Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) fraud.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:06 PM (abIsI)

163 I was informed that legalizing weed would end the illegal weed trade

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:06 PM (qIyYj)

164 157 I have a medical dispensation that allows me to drink only 12 year old Scotch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (LWGzg)

Is there 11 or 13 year old Scotch? Does it always stop or coninue to 12?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:06 PM (Gqar8)

165 Critical Drinker gives an early review of The Odyssey. The scriptwriter is a rabid, woke feminist. This is a very bad sign.

*sighs* Will Hollywood never learn?

https://youtu.be/j5ZqAO8agcU
Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:58 PM (Riz8t)

The dialogue will be modernized.

I trust Nolan but...this might not turn out so well.

Oh, fucking Zendaya? Jesus fucking Christ, Hollywood...this chick must have fucked all the right producers cuz she's everywhere she doesn't need to be.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (Gq5ke)

166 LOL. Some strains are effective for helping control certain types of epilepsy. It's a very good appetite stimulant. That's about it. It does jack shit for pain. I used to smoke weed at the same time I was getting injured a lot for unrelated reasons. Believe me, it's useless for pain.

It's got some medical value, but it's not some panacea. The people who say it will do everything including whiten your teeth and lengthen your dick are just dumb stoners.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (BI5O2)

167 162 53 Whenever I hear about Medicaid fraud:
Enough is ENOUGH.

Speaking of fraud, Has Nick Shirley gotten out of Cuba ?

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (Zp5pW)

168 I always ask my pilot or bus driver what type of weed he's been smoking.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (abIsI)

169 Mary Jane doesn't have any magical properties. It just makes you relax and unfocused. Have a cup of tea.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (D1E+2)

170 If we can't be snobs about what kind of leaf smoke we use, what can we be snobs about?

Bourbon.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (vTZFs)

171 You mean my neighbor that's on legal weed for anxiety doesn't really have anxiety that can be treated by legal weed?

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (qIyYj)

172 >>The dirty little secret is that the majority of "legal" weed sold in legal pot stores is ... illegal.

Not here.

But, the illegal / blackmarket stuff is 10x better.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (Lu7y1)

173 165 The dialogue will be modernized.

I trust Nolan but...this might not turn out so well.

Oh, fucking Zendaya? Jesus fucking Christ, Hollywood...this chick must have fucked all the right producers cuz she's everywhere she doesn't need to be.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (Gq5ke)

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All I know is that Ancient Greeks spoke like 19th century English nobleman, and any other mode of speech is anachronistic.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (LWGzg)

174 Trump's FBI is "RACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIST"....

Jim Crow 1,000,007 point zero all over again......

Long Live Trump "Stars and Bars" to bring back the 1850-60 Slave Days !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Impeach Trump NoooooooooooooooooooooW !!!!!!

Posted by: Jackson K. at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (38587)

175 Wait until you hear about Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) fraud.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:06 PM (abIsI)

And it’s been going on forever. I remember a long time ago some news show like dateline or 60 minutes had an investigation on this topic. Roofer on SSDI doing under the table jobs while collecting, shit like that.

Anything happen? Nope. The fraud is probably 10X bigger now vs then.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (5Yz+T)

176 >>>I read somewhere that Hakeem has been voting for her in her absence. Is that kosher?
Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (kX27y)
****
Hakeem Jefferies and kosher?? Hmmmm...let me ponder that. Nope, how about halal?

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (5YCA5)

177
Not just in the legal pot stores. About 10 years ago, the guy who owned virtually all of the legal pot grow operations and dispensaries in Santa Barbara was busted driving a box truck full of weed. Busted driving in Oklahoma.

The pot heads in SB were freaking out about having to start looking for dealers to get their dime bags.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:5

And in the same county you have Helios Dayspring, who is/was serving two years in a federal prison for bribing a San Luis Obispo County supervisor and the supervisor ended up dead from a cocaine overdose.
Every weed guy I'm aware of has been shady. They deal in all cash because they're debanked.

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (6z5U/)

178 171 You mean my neighbor that's on legal weed for anxiety doesn't really have anxiety that can be treated by legal weed?
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (qIyYj)

No, he’s just a dirty rotten liar that uses a made up reason to find a method of indulging in his Reefer Madness!!!

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:09 PM (Gqar8)

179 Someone's been huffing glue.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 06, 2026 04:09 PM (xvhJH)

180 Sed Ted Turner is room temperature

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

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This is at least the twelfth time today.

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Ted is dead
That's what I said
Let the man rap a plan said he'd see him home
But his hope was a rope and he should've known
It's hard to understand
There was love in this man
I'm sure all would agree
That his misery was his woman and things
Now Ted is dead
That's what I said

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 04:09 PM (ndZc7)

181 I have a medical dispensation that allows me to drink only 12 year old Scotch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

I only tipple teenagers. 12 is too young. Aberlour 16 is proof of civilization.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:09 PM (W5mpo)

182 > If you don’t want to use marijuana products, don’t use them.

If you don't like abortions, don't have one.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 04:09 PM (mkw2N)

183 We live in a competitive society. Weed will weed out the lazy and ineffectual who will achieve nothing except living in mom's basement or the streets of seattle.

More for me.

Posted by: Hard Charging Joe Blow at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (mC7bQ)

184 I have a medical dispensation that allows me to drink only 12 year old Scotch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (LWGzg)

I love 12 year olds, too.

Posted by: Roman Polanski at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (Gq5ke)

185 I've never understood the hate weed gets..

You know how many rock albums it's responsible for?

Shit we should have a day dedicated to it at the very least.

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (KMb2V)

186 The people trying to enslave everyone are still going on about slavery?

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (qIyYj)

187 tubal, McCallans 81 year old for the reasonable price of $299,990.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (z2aPa)

188 159 156 REEFER MADNESS

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (iFTx/)

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The druggies in that movie always wore full suits.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM (LWGzg)

Played ragtime piano like real fiends too.

Posted by: Sudden onset piano virtuosity at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (TbWk/)

189 I find it rich how people who think nothing of drinking a 6 pack on. Sunday afternoon watching football ....
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:00 PM (5Yz+T)

Amateurs...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (Sco7b)

190 If we can't be snobs about what kind of leaf smoke we use, what can we be snobs about?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 04:05 PM

Cinema.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (WasuJ)

191 The people who say it will ... lengthen your dick are just dumb stoners.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

LOL, it certainly does, until, you know, you use that length.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (W5mpo)

192 >>We live in a competitive society. Weed will weed out the lazy and ineffectual who will achieve nothing except living in mom's basement or the streets of seattle.

Y'all have a very limited understanding of marijuana and those who use it.

Most of the A Types I know are potheads. And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (Lu7y1)

193 What were they trying to imply about the picture?

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (aZm/F)

194 178 171 You mean my neighbor that's on legal weed for anxiety doesn't really have anxiety that can be treated by legal weed?
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:07 PM (qIyYj)

Sounds like Our neighbor... When I walk by his house to the mailbox I get high...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 04:12 PM (Zp5pW)

195 The problem is in these states where this crap is legal there are many traffic accidents due to "Weed DWI" and innocent people are killed....

These people need to grow a pair and just tackle life like the rest of us do....

Posted by: Jackson K. at May 06, 2026 04:12 PM (38587)

196 187 tubal, McCallans 81 year old for the reasonable price of $299,990.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (z2aPa)

Huh??? Anyone who would pay that for a bottle of hooch is a lunatic. Or an oligarch.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:12 PM (Gqar8)

197 Now only if his x-wife would kick the bucket as well

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:13 PM (Ia/+0)

198 We live in a competitive society. Weed will weed out the lazy and ineffectual who will achieve nothing except living in mom's basement or the streets of seattle.

More for me.
Posted by: Hard Charging Joe Blow at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (mC7bQ)

I guess everyone who has a glass of wine with dinner is an alcoholic who can’t hold a job. Right?

Like anything there are people who go to extremes. Be it weed, alcohol, food, sex, gambling you name it. But if you think everyone who smokes weed is living in his mom’s basement you’re very out of touch with reality.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:13 PM (5Yz+T)

199 Dope and excessive drinking are just ways people escape reality. THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:14 PM (abIsI)

200 Well, Don Scott, who is now the VA Senate leader, is a convicted crack dealer. Lucas just hasn't been convicted of anything, yet. East Coast, minor league Maxine Waters.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 06, 2026 04:14 PM (QaH55)

201 Most of the A Types I know are potheads. And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (Lu7y1)

I used to be one of those. Not the pothead part. Until I realized just how pointless it all was. Maybe weed would've helped with that. Guess I'll never know.

Posted by: Vanity, all is vanity at May 06, 2026 04:14 PM (TbWk/)

202 There is also a lot coming out about the effects in re schizophrenia, especially in younger men. Legalizing this is not turning out as advertised, it doesn’t raise revenue as advertised, but it certainly has made it the places where it is legal smell disgusting. I hope it stays illegal here.

And before you think I am running to the fainting couch hypocritically, I actually am a certified goody two shoes. I have never been high, I can count on 1 hand the times I have been drunk with fingers left over. I am not going to start a temperance union, however. I like a good glass of wine on occasion, I will have a cocktail a few times a year, but I don’t drink very often at all. I prefer to save those calories for food. That doesn’t mean you have to be me, I am no one’s mama here. I don’t like being around people who are high, I don’t like the smell, and if it’s gummies, I am not going to be rude about it, but it’s not my thing.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (Dd38x)

203 And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:11 PM (Lu7y1)

That'll be the coke

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (qIyYj)

204 Instead of refighting Hoover and Nixon's wars, I present you a discussion on the vagaries of international anvil manufacturers

https://tinyurl.com/5ajx9p3f

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (rbvCR)

205 Most of the A Types I know are potheads. And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.

Posted by: garrett

I know literally NO type A's who smoke reefer.
I've never known a type A who smokes reefer.
I wasn't a type A til I quit.

Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (q6tQZ)

206 Had several friends get their start on weed. This was back when it wasn't nearly as potent as it is now. One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (2WIwB)

207
.>>> Y'all have a very limited understanding of marijuana and those who use it.

Most of the A Types I know are potheads. And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.

Posted by: garrett
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There are sensors in the brain that are effected one way or the other - it's like cilantro, soap or yummy.

Pot effect on some is dopey and drowsy, others, let's do some and build a new rocket.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:16 PM (koh6z)

208 >>That'll be the coke

No. Nobody more unreliable than a coke addict.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:16 PM (Lu7y1)

209 When I walk by his house to the mailbox I get high...

"I was gonna get the mail but then I got hi-igh"
-- rejected Afroman lyrics

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 04:16 PM (vTZFs)

210 >>Pot effect on some is dopey and drowsy, others, let's do some and build a new rocket.

That later group...those are the people I know.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (Lu7y1)

211 Most of the A Types I know are potheads. And they are insanely productive and hardworking people.
Posted by: garrett

LOL (The lawyer who is the primary reason San Francisco was not able to outlaw tenancies-in-common with exclusive rights of occupancy was a marijuana enthusiast. In fact, the winning idea came to him while he was high.)

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (W5mpo)

212 "The tits should be left alone by government. The tits are of the people, BY the people and FOR THE PEOPLE."

These are sacred words.

Posted by: Cloud William at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (vFG9F)

213 Yeah the classical notion of the smelly pothead who doesn't do shit but get baked and eat Funyuns isn't really accurate anymore.

Probably more people than you know and who have normal productive lives like to take edibles or have a hit or two on Penjamin Franklin a few times a week.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (oqH4h)

214 I've never met a productive pothead. Like a skinny glutton or a logical liberal, I doubt they exist.

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (lCppi)

215 All I know is that Ancient Greeks spoke like 19th century English nobleman, and any other mode of speech is anachronistic.

There might be just a wee bit of room between Shakespeare and Valley Girl.

Here's a link comparing this woman's translation with earlier ones.

https://is.gd/xFiAer

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (Riz8t)

216 You all have no idea how many people you rely on are dope smokers.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (Lu7y1)

217 Hey man Trump has made life so hard for us, and we cannot handle this man.

You baby boomers do not know about life being hard. When my $1500 Cell Phone is broke or Facebook is down it is so stressful that I cannot get out of bed and do anything. I have to call in sick to my minimum wage job from my parent's basement where I live.

Posted by: Spracalle Juionor from Gen Z at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (xl8DV)

218 Instead of refighting Hoover and Nixon's wars, I present you a discussion on the vagaries of international anvil manufacturers

https://tinyurl.com/5ajx9p3f
Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 04:15 PM (rbvCR)

About time someone published this!

Posted by: W. Coyote at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (2WIwB)

219 210 >>Pot effect on some is dopey and drowsy, others, let's do some and build a new rocket.

That later group...those are the people I know.
Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:17 PM (Lu7y1)
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It also helps that people can now smoke the right kind of weed for the high they want.

If you want to macrame yourself into your sofa, Indica.
If you like to stay awake but also high, Sativa.

There's more nuance to it than that but it's a good start.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (oqH4h)

220
And in the same county you have Helios Dayspring, who is/was serving two years in a federal prison for bribing a San Luis Obispo County supervisor and the supervisor ended up dead from a cocaine overdose.
Every weed guy I'm aware of has been shady. They deal in all cash because they're debanked.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (6z5U/)
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I live in SLO County and remember that. Dayspring was sprung after just one year in prison. Adam Hill, the supervisor, committed suicide after he came under investigation.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (kX27y)

221 Baked Stoners are the deeply ingrained image that’ll take a lot of Rehab to eliminate, like it or not.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (Gqar8)

222 When I was in college everyone I knew smoked. And most smoked A LOT. And weirdly enough they all did fine in life.

The loser stoners you know, would have been losers with or without weed.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (5Yz+T)

223 202 There is also a lot coming out about the effects in re schizophrenia, especially in younger men. Legalizing this is not turning out as advertised, it doesn’t raise revenue as advertised, but it certainly has made it the places where it is legal smell disgusting. I hope it stays illegal here.
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The potential ill effects outweigh the positive.
This is another way to disrupt society.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (koh6z)

224 Had several friends get their start on weed. This was back when it wasn't nearly as potent as it is now. One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

==

2 criminals and a perv!!

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (GD0B3)

225 Let he/she/zher that has not run illegal pot stores, ripped off the retarded, and disenfranchised Virginia voters cast the first stoned.

Posted by: Martin Tell at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (sFNX2)

226 I've never met a productive pothead. Like a skinny glutton or a logical liberal, I doubt they exist.
Posted by: LASue

You have no idea how Nixon won, too.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (W5mpo)

227 You baby boomers do not know about life being hard. When my $1500 Cell Phone is broke or Facebook is down it is so stressful that I cannot get out of bed and do anything. I have to call in sick to my minimum wage job from my parent's basement where I live.
Posted by: Spracalle Juionor from Gen Z at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (xl8DV)

Dude, no self respecting Zoomer is on Facebook. 🤣

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (5Yz+T)

228 RFK jr. wants to start people on Hallucinogenic drugs to elevate forms of mental disorders. That should be interesting when every other person you meet might be tripping out of their skulls.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (abIsI)

229 When I was in college everyone I knew smoked. And most smoked A LOT. And weirdly enough they all did fine in life.

===

where are they now?

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (GD0B3)

230 Had several friends get their start on weed. This was back when it wasn't nearly as potent as it is now. One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

Wait, you ripped off that story from the end of Animal House, didn't you.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (Riz8t)

231 Kindltot. thanks for that bit of humor.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (z2aPa)

232 You all have no idea how many people you rely on are dope smokers.
Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:18 PM (Lu7y1)

I believe I do know.

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (lCppi)

233 I would have preferred no pot shops and de-criminalization.

But...here we are.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (Lu7y1)

234 >>I believe I do know.

My experience tells me you are wrong.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (Lu7y1)

235 You baby boomers do not know about life being hard. When my $1500 Cell Phone is broke or Facebook is down it is so stressful that I cannot get out of bed and do anything. I have to call in sick to my minimum wage job from my parent's basement where I live.
Posted by: Spracalle Juionor from Gen Z

Sounds like you need an anxiety bag or a panic pouch.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (abIsI)

236 You have no idea how Nixon won, too.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (W5mpo)

Um, wut?

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (lCppi)

237 Pro tip, if you attach a magnet to an anvil it will take most of the ring out of it.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (z2aPa)

238 I always liked 'Devils Cabbage' as a euphemism.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (zZu0s)

239 "MSNBC is already trying to spin the FBI raid on powerful Virginia Democrat Senator Louise Lucas (Senate President Pro Tempore) as Trump revenge:"

Revenge? How about Accountability?

I mean, I guess it would be ideal if some authentic authorities arrested her sooner, but if payback is the second level incentive to stop her crime spree, then fine. I'm fer it. "By Any Means Necessary" as they say.

Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (oji8u)

240 Cannabis, addictive, or not - to stir the pot ( get it? ) a little more.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (Gqar8)

241 The weed today is way to strong for me. I was always a lightweight, but today's weed is too much for me.

Posted by: Megthered at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (lD5BH)

242 Had several friends get their start on weed. This was back when it wasn't nearly as potent as it is now. One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

Wait, you ripped off that story from the end of Animal House, didn't you.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (Riz8t)

Ripped it off?
Dude, I lived it!
And I was one of the three in the fraternity that didn't do pot.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (2WIwB)

243 Gee, it's really hard to tell who among the commenters smoke weed and who does not. LOL.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (iFTx/)

244
Like anything there are people who go to extremes. Be it weed, alcohol, food, sex, gambling you name it. But if you think everyone who smokes weed is living in his mom’s basement you’re very out of touch with reality.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:13 PM (5Yz+T)

Like any vice (and it is a vice), it can be relatively harmless or incredibly destructive. Where's the threshold that takes it from occasional to compulsive? I suspect, because it's essentially unregulated, that for pot, it's lower than for alcohol. That's based on no evidence at all, by the way.

And who does the effect of a destructive vice fall on hardest? The poor. That's why the Democrats don't really care about the poor. Because they push policies destructive to them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (HdYcL)

245 You have no idea how Nixon won, too.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (W5mpo)

Um, wut?
Posted by: LASue

"How did Nixon win? I don't know anyone who voted for him." (attributed to some society matron)

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (W5mpo)

246 >>The weed today is way to strong for me. I was always a lightweight, but today's weed is too much for me.

Baby steps, Greg. Gotta crawl before you walk.

Posted by: garrett at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (Lu7y1)

247 187 tubal, McCallans 81 year old for the reasonable price of $299,990.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:10 PM (z2aPa)

Only if that's the 55-gallon drum size...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (wtvvX)

248 Zendaya has the acting ability of a piece of toast

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (gu0hJ)

249 Had several friends get their start on weed. This was back when it wasn't nearly as potent as it is now. One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

==

2 criminals and a perv!!
Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:20 PM (GD0B3)

I just had this image of the guns sitting there, staring at a vagina while eating a bag of Cheetos.

Chick gets off the table, finds her inner thighs covered in orange Cheeto dust.

Posted by: Roman Polanski at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (Gq5ke)

250
I live in SLO County and remember that. Dayspring was sprung after just one year in prison. Adam Hill, the supervisor, committed suicide after he came under investigation.
Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM

We're neighbors, I'm in SB county. I heard that the weed farm raided by ice in Carpinteria was Glass House Farms and Helios owns a piece of Glass House Farms.

Adam Hill was a disgusting creature.

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (6z5U/)

251 >>>If you want to macrame yourself into your sofa, Indica.
If you like to stay awake but also high, Sativa.

There's more nuance to it than that but it's a good start.

Posted by: ballistic

>This is what I hear from the hopheads I know.

Indica = sleepy time
Sativa = let's go for a hike

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (D1E+2)

252 The vast majority of my patients have chronic pain. What works for one person may or may not work for another.

What worked last month may not work this month.

Acute pain is different than chronic pain.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (W2Pud)

253 where are they now?
Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:21 PM (GD0B3)

One is a partner in a law firm. One is a director of something or other at a Big Telco. One joined the foreign service spent his career all over the globe. Things like that. Definitely not in mom’s basement. 😉

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (5Yz+T)

254 Off sock!

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (Gq5ke)

255
One is dead. One is in prison. One is a gynecologist.
Go figure.

No, no. He became a gin-ecologist.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (HdYcL)

256 243 Gee, it's really hard to tell who among the commenters smoke weed and who does not. LOL.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (iFTx/)

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When I lived in Rome, I'd walk with my girlfriend at the time to the Ponte Sisto to buy hash about once a week.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (LWGzg)

257 Everybody smoked in college. Then they had to get jobs that drug tested them...
Or didn't.

Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (q6tQZ)

258 So Louise Lucas was selling pot to unsuspecting people, frying their brains, then checking them in to her mental health farm.
Quite the business model!

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (UjdFS)

259 "I heard that the weed farm raided by ice in Carpinteria was Glass House Farms"

I've had some of their product, lol. (I'm gonna half to jump out to watch a Cal Supreme Court argument at 1:30)

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 04:26 PM (W5mpo)

260 222 When I was in college everyone I knew smoked. And most smoked A LOT. And weirdly enough they all did fine in life.

The loser stoners you know, would have been losers with or without weed.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:19

But did they grow up and stop?

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:27 PM (Dd38x)

261 "If you don’t want to use marijuana products, don’t use them.

If you don't like abortions, don't have one."

You are equating ending innocent life with smoking dope?

How nice of you.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 04:27 PM (zBgIx)

262 258 Everybody smoked in college. Then they had to get jobs that drug tested them...
Or didn't.
Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (q6tQZ)
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I work in tech. If companies like mine tested employees for weed the internet would literally cease to work because there would be no workers to fix it, lol.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 04:27 PM (oqH4h)

263 Everybody smoked in college. Then they had to get jobs that drug tested them...
Or didn't.
Posted by: MkY at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (q6tQZ)

I had to get a security clearance, and the paperwork for that began my Junior Year. I knew it was going to happen, so I just stuck to beer.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:28 PM (2WIwB)

264 Who's going to prosecute sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly woman with a poor memory anyway?

Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at May 06, 2026 04:28 PM (vFG9F)

265 Gee, it's really hard to tell who among the commenters smoke weed and who does not. LOL.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (iFTx/)

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When I lived in Rome, I'd walk with my girlfriend at the time to the Ponte Sisto to buy hash about once a week.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:25 PM (LWGzg)
______

I never smoked weed. I tried it, said "nah." I don't do any drugs outside of EDM parties/raves. I have two vices: whiskey and cigars. Oh, and young ladies ....

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:28 PM (iFTx/)

266 "They even admit the investigation has been going on for 3 years, long before Trump’s current term, over evidence she solicited or accepted bribes."

Now, let's ask ourselves this question. If the VA Dems didn't want to get rid of Gov. Northam or Lt. Gov. Fairfax because it would have given control of the state to a Republican, what are the chances that, if Harris became POTUS, anything would have been done to Sen. Lucas right now?

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 06, 2026 04:28 PM (0CU3H)

267 267 I never smoked weed. I tried it, said "nah." I don't do any drugs outside of EDM parties/raves. I have two vices: whiskey and cigars. Oh, and young ladies ....

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 04:28 PM (iFTx/)

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The has sucked. She got weed once, and I tried it. I prefer the feeling of being drunk.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:29 PM (LWGzg)

268
Who fed Ace some kimchi? There is some serious savagery afoot in these postings today.

Cruelty is OUT; savagery is IN!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 04:29 PM (xG4kz)

269 Pro tip, if you attach a magnet to an anvil it will take most of the ring out of it.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (z2aPa)

(Puffs out huge reefer cloud)

Gotta be a really strong magnet...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 06, 2026 04:30 PM (nbLIj)

270 she's a black female Democrat with a triple layer of Anti-Accountability Armor

Just a lesbian away from getting away with it all...

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 04:30 PM (53oGX)

271 It's not edibles or smoking pot, but I did buy something called GABA from Amazon which is supposed to promote relaxation.

It works beautifully. I just try to take one at night now and sleep very well.

The edibles helped too but I needed them in higher and higher amounts which wasn't good. Beer also worked but obviously that's really not good.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 04:30 PM (Sco7b)

272 Heard stories of older siblings pressuring younger ones to do pot, drugs. Peer pressure basically. So, who got you started on this shit at 12 or 17 or whatever ?

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:30 PM (GD0B3)

273 I have a nephew who is a poster child for regularly smoking pot in jr high and high school and developing schizophrenia.

He went to the Amen clinic in CA, and it was immediately noted that his brain showed consistent drug use.

No good for a developing brain.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (aZm/F)

274 Everybody smoked in college.
No.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (XMwZJ)

275 Drug addicts do not want to hear word one about their addictions.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (qIyYj)

276
277 Drug addicts do not want to hear word one about their addictions.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (qIyYj)

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Who said movies are stupid?!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (LWGzg)

277 Pro tip, if you attach a magnet to an anvil it will take most of the ring out of it.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:22 PM (z2aPa)

Whooooaaaaaaa......

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (2WIwB)

278
In other news:
Tucker Carlson says US President Trump is being held hostage by zombie Former President ~~Israeli PM~~ Benjamin ~~Netanyahu~~

Ohio, not for nothing, is celebrated as the Mother of Presidents Whose Reach Extends to Far Beyond the Grave

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 04:31 PM (xG4kz)

279 Just stick with the opiates. Enough with these half measures.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (Gqar8)

280
We're neighbors, I'm in SB county. I heard that the weed farm raided by ice in Carpinteria was Glass House Farms and Helios owns a piece of Glass House Farms.

Adam Hill was a disgusting creature.

Posted by: CaliGirl at May 06, 2026 04:24 PM (6z5U/)
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Hi neighbor. Yes, remember that, too, raid was July 2025 and a long-time (illegal) worker was trying to hide at the Glass House Farms and fell off a roof and died a couple of days later.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (kX27y)

281 275 I have a nephew who is a poster child for regularly smoking pot in jr high and high school and developing schizophrenia.

He went to the Amen clinic in CA, and it was immediately noted that his brain showed consistent drug use.

No good for a developing brain.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May

I have a girlfriend going through this with her son, it’s so hard what she is going through, and what he is going through. I am sorry.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (Dd38x)

282 Every weed guy I'm aware of has been shady. They deal in all cash because they're debanked.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 06, 2026 04:08 PM (6z5U/)

In Oregon the licensed stores and growers had to pay Dept of Revenue in cash because they were all essentially debanked.
It required that the Revenue building be fortified.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (rbvCR)

283
Harrison! Benjamin Harrison!

Not that thirty days and you're history Harrison!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (xG4kz)

284 It seems a bunch of Indiana RINOs got a shellacking last night. LOL Learn to code you f*cking losers.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:33 PM (abIsI)

285 Just stick with the opiates. Enough with these half measures.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (Gqar

Cocaine. Keeps you super productive and slim!

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:33 PM (GD0B3)

286 Beer also worked but obviously that's really not good.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 04:30 PM (Sco7b)

These words...just don't make sense.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:33 PM (2WIwB)

287 Posted by: Seems Legit at May

I am so sorry.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:33 PM (Yl2Ob)

288 I prefer the Fentanyl Fold.

Posted by: your unhoused neighbor at May 06, 2026 04:34 PM (UjdFS)

289 I get high against my will, walking through our Walmart parking lot.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:34 PM (aZm/F)

290 I see the man of many handles is back again.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:34 PM (Yl2Ob)

291 But did they grow up and stop?
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:27 PM (Dd38x)

No idea if they stopped. But as I noted above they did well for themselves. At least as far as the ones I kept in touch with. I also was friends with a dude who could be described as a raging alcoholic. What did he do? Worked for an IB for a few years then started a fast food chain which was gobbled up by one of the big chains.

Weed or boozing doesn’t stop successful people from being successful . That shit is hard wired in you.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:34 PM (5Yz+T)

292 It seems a bunch of Indiana RINOs got a shellacking last night. LOL Learn to code you f*cking losers.

Ace should write a post on this topic.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 04:35 PM (Riz8t)

293 Nood.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (FPotH)

294
So Louise Lucas was selling pot to unsuspecting people, frying their brains, then checking them in to her mental health farm.
Quite the business model!
Posted by: wth

She's a quick lerner!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (xG4kz)

295 He went to the Amen clinic in CA, and it was immediately noted that his brain showed consistent drug use.

No good for a developing brain.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May

I have a girlfriend going through this with her son, it’s so hard what she is going through, and what he is going through. I am sorry.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:32 PM (Dd38x)

I was going to reply, "Boy, you need to break up with that chick. She ain't no good for you!"

Then I saw it was Piper.

Oh.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (Gq5ke)

296 Ripped it off?
Dude, I lived it!
And I was one of the three in the fraternity that didn't do pot.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 04:23 PM (2WIwB)
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You're a gynecologist?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (koh6z)

297 >>>275 I have a nephew who is a poster child for regularly smoking pot in jr high and high school and developing schizophrenia.

now that it's been mainstreamed and legalized we'll see more of this unfortunately

Posted by: brak at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (jGJov)

298
I am so sorry.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:33 PM (Yl2Ob)

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Thank you, Fen.

It's not good. His parents can't seem to work out how to plan for him when they are gone. Their business is shaky, and their marriage is shaky too.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (aZm/F)

299 Ok. Unless you have a alcohol problem I dont see why you would need to drink before 12:00. I understand people having a drink with lunch. I get that people do . I haven't .

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (Yl2Ob)

300 I'm with Megthered--weed today is absolutely nothing like the weed of a half-century ago.
I smoke on rare occasions, and beyond a hit or two it flat out kicks my ass.
But--I'm 50 years older, too.

Seriously, the days when a bag of plain old pre-paraquat Mexcian cost $15 were the days when young people COULD smoke a lot and still get to class, do their work and laundry, have a part time job, and so on.
But some young people today not only smoke ultra engineered purplefuzzed gold-bleeding-bud whammy, they need a support group the size of the planet just to halfway function.

Now, see my lawn? Off. Now.

Posted by: barbarausa at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (enw9G)

301
I work in tech. If companies like mine tested employees for weed the internet would literally cease to work because there would be no workers to fix it, lol.
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 04

There has to be a nexus between the job and the drug policy. You can’t just arbitrarily test everyone - if it’s safety sensitive, you have to define that and most likely your admin staff isn’t going to fall under that umbrella. Security clearance work is something all together different.

I have designed drug policies that are still in place in 3 chemical companies and 1 nuclear. Back when I had a real job. 🤣

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (Dd38x)

302 Nood

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (LdBR/)

303 I work in tech. If companies like mine tested employees for weed the internet would literally cease to work because there would be no workers to fix it, lol.
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 04:27 PM (oqH4h)

Concur.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (5Yz+T)

304 291 I prefer the Fentanyl Fold.
Posted by: your unhoused neighbor

Partial to Tranq. It's really cool when your skin rots and starts falling off.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (abIsI)

305 Fentanyl fold. Watching that clip the other day about the druggie in SF. How do these people not fall over?

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 04:37 PM (z2aPa)

306 Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 04:36 PM (aZm/F

Schizophrenia is hard enough condition on families without it having exacerbated by the kid smoking pot.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:38 PM (Yl2Ob)

307 This is racism, straight up. Damn crackers just gotta keep the sisters down yo.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 06, 2026 04:39 PM (V362x)

308 Never once smoked pot nor have I ever smoked cigarettes. Sadly, there was second hand smoke to contend with - blech.

Only smoke I like are fireplaces and BBQ's.
And if you ever notice at the MoMe's I try to stand upwind of all you cigar smokers. :-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 06, 2026 04:39 PM (4q/mG)

309 Imagine you, or your loved one needed an operation. And your choice is between, all other things being equal, a pothead surgeon and a sober surgeon. Who would you chose?

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:39 PM (GD0B3)

310 Imagine you had to chose a pilot , and all other things being equal, your choice is a pothead pilot and a sober pilot, who would you chose ? The pothead right ?? lol

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:40 PM (GD0B3)

311 Just stick with the opiates. Enough with these half measures.
Posted by: tubal
......

broken neck, spinal fusion
broken ankle, steel plate and screws
MOHs surgery on forehead, plastic surgery repair
emergency gall bladder removal
double hernia repair
Yeah, the funny cigarettes were no help at all.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 04:40 PM (UjdFS)

312 Nood, ya beatniks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 04:45 PM (zZu0s)

313 Weed or boozing doesn’t stop successful people from being successful . That shit is hard wired in you.
=
self reinforcing conclusion.

Posted by: Matthew Perry Chris Farley Matthew Mellon Constantine Niarchos at May 06, 2026 04:55 PM (anL5R)

314 Is weed still considered by ace to be the hstrway drug?

Running out of gscyoids yo anger the msga about we do NOT want to think aboutvthr economy of 5 buck gas

Posted by: Paul at May 06, 2026 05:06 PM (w+yh+)

315 Is M-SNOW adopting the Fox model of hiring hotties as anchors? Not that it matters as viewership for all cable news is approaching zero quickly. But I guess the few boomers left who watch that will get some eye candy.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 04:02 PM (5Yz+T)

Fox News numbers.
https://tinyurl.com/5t42tvyt

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at May 06, 2026 05:58 PM (5xuJ/)

316 magine you, or your loved one needed an operation. And your choice is between, all other things being equal, a pothead surgeon and a sober surgeon. Who would you chose?
Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 04:39 PM (GD0B3)

Ahhh, but how would you know if the surgeon partakes? Or not?

Posted by: T. Chong at May 06, 2026 06:01 PM (5xuJ/)

Justin Baldoni Settles With Amber Heard 2.0, Claims He Paid Her Zero Dollars and Is Very "Pleased" With the Outcome

Subhed: Hollywood: Shit or Garbage?

Before getting to that, I wanted to mention a story that broke a few weeks ago, but I didn't figure you'd care all that much.

But I think it's semi-important in that it seems to indicate that Hollywood bitches and bastards routinely employ "crisis PR firms" to plant and spread disgraceful, wholly invented defamations against people they're trying to wheedle money (or credit, or power) out of.

AI Summary:

Rebel Wilson's crisis PR team, specifically identified as The Agency Group (TAG), has been deeply involved in legal controversies surrounding the production of her 2024 film The Deb.

Rebel Wilson played "Fat Amy" in the Pitch Perfect movies, and was also in Bridesmaids as the weird roommate. She went on Ozempic and lost some weight, and I guess is now trying to move from supporting comic relief actress to leading lady.

Leaked audio and court documents from March and April 2026 revealed that team members allegedly planned a "heavy" smear campaign against producer Amanda Ghost.
Key Details Regarding the PR Team (as of April/May 2026):
The Agency Group (TAG): This crisis firm, which has worked with other high-profile figures, was allegedly hired by Wilson in 2024 to manage disputes with The Deb producers.
Key Individuals: Leaked audio allegedly captured digital fixer Jed Wallace instructing publicist Melissa Nathan to paint producer Amanda Ghost as a "madame" and "sex trafficker" to ruin her reputation.

"Digital fixer"? I take that to mean someone employed to smear people online.

Internal Communication: In a revealing, court-referenced text message, a TAG employee described Rebel Wilson as "f---ing nuts," as reported in People.

Yeah I got that sense.

Allegations of Smear Sites: Court documents in Sydney and California allege that Wilson directed her team to launch malicious websites (e.g., "AmandaGhostSucks.com") that claimed producer Amanda Ghost preyed on young women.

All these people know is making up defamations about pedophilia about their enemies to gain power or extract wealth.

Denial of Involvement: While these leaked recordings and messages have surfaced, Rebel Wilson has denied in court that she authorized the smear campaign against her colleagues.
Previous Legal Representation: The team was previously associated with high-profile Hollywood lawyer Bryan Freedman, who has represented other celebrities in crisis cases.

Coincidentally, I'm sure, Bryan Freedman's clients include Tucker Carlson and Me-Again Kelly. Apparently he's now representing Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively.

The scandal is part of a larger, ongoing Australian defamation lawsuit (April/May 2026) brought against Wilson by actress Charlotte MacInnes regarding these same disputes.

So, is this just Hollywood SOP? And did the Democrats' symbiotic relationship with Hollywood normalize the idea of just making up the Pee-Pee Dossier? Did Obama's palling around with Hollywood cocksuckers convince him it was okay to weaponize the obviously-fake dossier, because that's just how the game is played?

As you might know -- or might also have completely tuned out -- fading low/mid-level TV actress Blake Lively decided that she wanted ownership over a would-be romance movie franchise. The movie made good money for a romance, and there are other books to adapt, so it's a valuable bit of IP.

So she made up a raft of apparently-false defamations against the franchise's producer/director/owner (well, he owns the film rights to the book series it's based on) accusing him of sexual harassment. The object of this seemingly-fabricated defamation campaign was to pressure him to turn over control of the series to her.

She filed a (seemingly false) lawsuit against him, leaked news of that lawsuit to friendly media outlets, and got her fancy Hollywood friends like Taylor Swift and her douchebag husband Ryan Reynolds to join the crusade against this man. He filed retaliatory lawsuits in return, alleging defamation.

A judge dismissed most of the counts against Baldoni, but three survived.

And now all lawsuits have been dismissed, with Baldoni apparently winning the settlement.

Blake Lively Received Zero Compensation in Justin Baldoni Settlement: Report

Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys' fees and damages stemming from Baldoni's failed defamation lawsuit

No monetary compensation was reportedly exchanged in the lawsuit settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. TMZ, Variety, and other outlets confirmed the news. Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys' fees and damages stemming from Baldoni's dismissed defamation suit against her.
...
The news arrives a day after Lively and Baldoni settled their legal battle tied to their film, It Ends With Us, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to begin on May 18 and expected to last six to eight weeks. At the time, Rolling Stone learned that Baldoni was especially pleased with the outcome.
The contentious legal fight dates back to Lively's 2024 claims that Baldoni and Wayfarer fostered a toxic, sexually charged work environment that discriminated against women on the set of It Ends With Us. Lively also accused Baldoni and the film's producers of engaging in a campaign to smear her reputation.
Baldoni countersued Lively for $400 million, accusing her of defamation, though the suit was later dismissed. He also sued The New York Times for defamation over their story that broke the news of Lively's original sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni -- that suit was also tossed out.
Earlier this month, a judge dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims -- including allegations of sexual harassment -- meaning the trial was set to center on retaliation and breach of contract. Prior to the settlement on Monday, lawyers for both sides argued over the admissibility of expert witness testimony, with a focus on those tied to Lively's claims that she suffered between $39 million and $143 million in losses from the dispute surrounding the film. Baldoni's lawyers countered, arguing Lively's work history didn't support such estimates, and that the four films she'd appeared in over the past eight years had brought her earnings of roughly $21 million.

And now... Blake Lively's career as a low to mid level actress is almost certainly over. She'll be doing guest spots on TV shows, or maybe "star" in Hallmark movies.

She has badly damaged the household's breadwinner Ryan Reynolds, who no longer has the reputation of being a semi-relatable cool brah actor, but now just seems like another mercenary douchebag who has escaped consequences all of his life because of the accident of charm.

All because she craved ownership of something that just didn't belong to her.

I wonder what firms Candace Owens is employing to cause so much emotional distress to Erika Krik that she hands over the organization her husband founded and nutured to that black Nazi grifter and psychopath.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:40 PM

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1 You play with fire.
I know one day you're gonna be the one to burn.
Love is like a game.
What goes around comes around, you wait your turn ...

To be FIRST!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 02:41 PM (iFTx/)

2 Wallops

Posted by: Accomack at May 06, 2026 02:41 PM (OIhjn)

3 Damn

Posted by: Accomack at May 06, 2026 02:41 PM (OIhjn)

4 Can they all lose?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 02:42 PM (2UnvF)

5 Justin Baldoni? Who???

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 02:45 PM (Oy/m2)

6 >>>5 Justin Baldoni? Who???

I never heard of him before this, either.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:45 PM (1wjle)

7 Curtains for Zoosha?

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 02:46 PM (diia5)

8 Or "nucking futz" for those of us in polite society.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 02:46 PM (2Ez/1)

9 but then I stopped watching movies regularly about 12 years ago

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:46 PM (1wjle)

10 She went on Ozempic and lost some weight, and I guess is now trying to move
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Cruel

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:46 PM (qIyYj)

11 Imma go mow the yard. In the rain.

Posted by: DanMan at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (8uzBS)

12 "Hollywood: Shit or garbage?" is perfect.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (aZm/F)

13 Is there a movie where Ryan Reynolds doesn't play the same character?

Posted by: Turn 2 at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (CyFyf)

14 It's like the Iran-Iraq war: I'm rooting for casualties.

And Ryan Reynolds deserves all the bad things for foisting Aviation Gin on the world, a subpar libation for men who experience explosive vaginal discharge and decompression when they drink real gin.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (pbDcz)

15 The scandal is part of a larger, ongoing Australian defamation lawsuit (April/May 2026)
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You know who else defamed Austrians?

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (qIyYj)

16 Well, Second Junior broke his wrist.

He's got an adorable little splint on.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (LWGzg)

17 "All these people know is making up defamations about pedophilia about their enemies to gain power or extract wealth."

The quote refers to "young women." That is code for legal-age women -- probably in their 20s -- that the author wants you to think are underage because it's more inflammatory.

I've long assumed that, unless an actual age of 16 or under is specified, that any references to "young women," "young ladies," "teenagers," or even "girls" means that the female in question is of legal age, but they want you to think that she is not.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (iFTx/)

18 All these people know is making up defamations about pedophilia about their enemies to gain power or extract wealth.
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Does that work?

Posted by: Hunter Biden, Deadbeat Dad at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (EYqKn)

19 Is there a movie where Ryan Reynolds doesn't play the same character?

I know - it’s terrible!

Posted by: Jeff Goldblum at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (36bTp)

20 This what happens when people get bullied too much or not enough. They turn in to whiny little shit bags. Nothing a good throat punch wouldn't fix

Posted by: Stacy0311 at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (wwlYu)

21 Blake Lively got something out of this lawsuit... her reputation as a conniving bitch has been confirmed worldwide.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:49 PM (aZm/F)

22 Steve Balboni > Justin Baldoni

Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 06, 2026 02:49 PM (CwhoI)

23 The fix is in. The jig is up. This is all manufacture horseshit to get publicity. And to control who's laundering the money and where it is being laundered.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (D1E+2)

24 >>> It's like the Iran-Iraq war: I'm rooting for casualties.

And Ryan Reynolds deserves all the bad things for foisting Aviation Gin on the world, a subpar libation for men who experience explosive vaginal discharge and decompression when they drink real gin.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (pbDcz)

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And his cellphone company. That tells you it's $15/mo. But in small print that's just for the first 3 months.

Posted by: Turn 2 at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (CyFyf)

25 Wasn't she the one leaving deuces all over the house?

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (abIsI)

26 Heh. "The Deb" clocks in with a stellar 5.3 rating at Ye Olde IMDB.
(Seinfeld voice) That's a shame.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (2Ez/1)

27 I am so happy I know none of these people, who they are or what they do.

Posted by: Joe Blow at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (mC7bQ)

28 TLDR

Posted by: torabora at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (KtOUo)

29 I haven't seen a new movie in over 15 years.

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 02:51 PM (Oy/m2)

30 >>> And his cellphone company. That tells you it's $15/mo. But in small print that's just for the first 3 months.
Posted by: Turn 2 at May 06, 2026 02:50 PM (CyFyf)

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Sorry. I meant wireless company.

Posted by: Turn 2 at May 06, 2026 02:51 PM (CyFyf)

31 > Is there a movie where Ryan Reynolds doesn't play the same character?

The Amityville Horror. Reynolds plays George Lutz, the father.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 02:51 PM (mkw2N)

32 Why did we stop considering actors/actresses whores and the filth of society? We were right.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (aZm/F)

33 16 How’d he do that, TJM?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (77rzZ)

34 >>>The Amityville Horror. Reynolds plays George Lutz, the father.

oh yeah I remember that. Not bad. Plus, Melissa George is always a treat.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (1wjle)

35 "Blake Lively's career as a low to mid level actress is almost certainly over. She'll be doing guest spots on TV shows, or maybe 'star' in Hallmark movies."

OnlyFans FTW!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (iFTx/)

36 33 16 How’d he do that, TJM?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (77rzZ)

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Swinging like a monkey in a tree, slipped, and braced the fall with his arm.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (LWGzg)

37 From the little I've read, I'm also fairly sure that Swift now feels like she got suckered on the whole thing and has declared Lively to be persona non grata.

So not only is Lively's career over, she can't slum it with Team Swiftie anymore to keep up some vestige of coolness. Tough luck.

Posted by: Dr. T at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (JVhhd)

38 Blake Lively : Ryan it's not fair, I didn't even get to shit in Justin's bed

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (gu0hJ)

39 Blake Lively's career as a low to mid level actress is almost certainly over. She'll be doing guest spots on TV shows, or maybe 'star' in Hallmark movies."

OnlyFans FTW!
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YUP.

Posted by: Shannon Elizabeth at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (anL5R)

40 I thought Taylor Swift was at war with Blake Lively. Also now that I just typed that sentence, I can go crawl in a hole and die.

I swear, Brit Lass pays attention to this stuff and tells me about it, but she's very cute while she's doing it and has these perfect little dimples so I spend most of that time staring at those. That way, she thinks I'm listening and I don't have to think at all.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:54 PM (qIyYj)

41 I wish they would release the diddy and Epstein files and help flush the Hollywood toilet

Posted by: Behold!!! the og NCJ lives at May 06, 2026 02:54 PM (hYm/I)

42 Robyn Lively >>> Blake Lively

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 02:54 PM (iFTx/)

43 >>>She went on Ozempic and lost some weight, and I guess is now trying to move from supporting comic relief actress to leading lady.

From fat chick to unconvincing M2F tranny? Food is love, lady.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:55 PM (dK+Kv)

44 Not to worry. Every single one of these Junior High School theatrics will disappear when each is replaced with AI. No more diva interviews. No more political grandstanding. No more denigrating your own project. No more throwing celebrity weight against less successful actors.

The only feuds will be if you have too chairs...one holding a Dell Laptop....the other holding and Apple laptop...making fun of each's operating system.

Posted by: Orson at May 06, 2026 02:55 PM (dIske)

45 Ok, here’s an industry where ai replacement would be a net good.

Posted by: Kratwurst at May 06, 2026 02:55 PM (36bTp)

46 Gotta say, this one is completely uninteresting to me...

Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 02:56 PM (wtvvX)

47 https://youtu.be/9tV4aEsspN8

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 02:56 PM (lR5Ug)

48 Anyone hear if Cameron Diaz (53) gave birth or used a surrogate for the new baby? This just happened the other day. Little long in the tooth to be popping out kids.

Posted by: JROD at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (Qc7+O)

49 Ok, here’s an industry where ai replacement would be a net good.
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Its a scratch. Soul less to Soul less

No gain no loss.

Posted by: Eternal Accounting Dept. at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (anL5R)

50 yeah I think you're right, Ace.

Barry thinks of himself as a celeb, first and foremost. so sure, he'd use celeb asshat tactics to get his way.

Regardless, Ryan Reynolds is a total douche. I really doubt you needed his wife to act out to make his asshattery more clear

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (j+aD2)

51 Posted by: Shannon Elizabeth at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (anL5R)

I have never looked at "Only Fans". I was told by a poster here than it started out as just a fan site but women kept sending in nudes so now it's that.

As far as Shannon Elizabeth- whoever she is- had sent it photos of herself fully clothed- but maybe she taken off more clothes since them.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (ix8EF)

52 So not only is Lively's career over, she can't slum it with Team Swiftie anymore to keep up some vestige of coolness. Tough luck.

Posted by: Dr. T at May 06, 2026 02:53 PM (JVhhd)

So I actually WAS listening? Oh no........

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (qIyYj)

53 "From the little I've read, I'm also fairly sure that Swift now feels like she got suckered on the whole thing and has declared Lively to be persona non grata."

That's what I've read too. Swift didn't appreciate getting pulled into her friend's vendetta against Baldoni. I'm guessing Blake didn't get an invite to the upcoming wedding of the year.

Posted by: Tuna at May 06, 2026 02:57 PM (lJ0H4)

54 Ryan Reynolds is probably worth a billion or so from his cell phone company investment and acting. He can buy his wife a studio

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 02:58 PM (gu0hJ)

55 Has Karoline Leavitt popped yet?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:58 PM (77rzZ)

56 >>>54 Ryan Reynolds is probably worth a billion or so from his cell phone company investment and acting. He can buy his wife a studio

yeah I guess. But his earning potential just took a hit, too.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:58 PM (1wjle)

57 46 Gotta say, this one is completely uninteresting to me...
Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 02:56 PM (wtvvX)

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I think that is a fair opinion.

I enjoyed seeing, in real time, the backstabbing, infighting, lawyer maneuvering, lying, fake outrage, and Blake thinking she had a slam-dunk #MeToo moment and then getting slammed. More people liked and trusted him than they did her.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:59 PM (aZm/F)

58 There's really only one relevant question. Is Blake lively?

Posted by: J. Random Moron at May 06, 2026 02:59 PM (WasuJ)

59 Candace Owens
There was a time she wasn't insane

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (hYm/I)

60 13 Is there a movie where Ryan Reynolds doesn't play the same character?

Posted by: Turn 2 at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (CyFyf)

The Voices?

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (iXqHn)

61 Gotta say, this one is completely uninteresting to me...
Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 02:56 PM (wtvvX)

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I think that is a fair opinion.

I enjoyed seeing, in real time, the backstabbing, infighting, lawyer maneuvering, lying, fake outrage, and Blake thinking she had a slam-dunk #MeToo moment and then getting slammed. More people liked and trusted him than they did her.
Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:59 PM (aZm/F)
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"INORITE???"

-- Amber Heard

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (iFTx/)

62 Ok. Here's something a little quirky. Coupla years ago the Amber Heard shitshow (literally) One Point Oh vs Johnny Depp trial took place in the courthouse in, of all places, Fairfax, Virginia.

Even though its decidedly rusty, my steel trap mind couldn't help but ask: why? I mean, aren't these all wealthy, snooty Left Coast types that settle all their melodrama in Los Angeles or Rio Linda or someplace like that?
Turns out it was a defamation case based upon stories published by the Washington (Com)Post. And the Bezos Post has its servers located in Fairfax County, Virginia. So, there.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (2Ez/1)

63 Ryan Reynolds is probably worth a billion or so from his cell phone company investment and acting. He can buy his wife a studio.
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Also Aviator Gin. I don't think he's a billionaire, but he's on his way.

He's Canadian, so yeah. Its wasted on him.

Posted by: Eternal Accounting Dept. at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (anL5R)

64 56 >>>54 Ryan Reynolds is probably worth a billion or so from his cell phone company investment and acting. He can buy his wife a studio

yeah I guess. But his earning potential just took a hit, too.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:58 PM (1wjle)

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I doubt Disney will give two shits as they bring together the resources for Deadpool & the X-Men or whatever the next entry will be.

Deadpool & Wolverine was pretty much the only bright spot for the MCU over the course of like 3 years.

They will pay him $30 million for it, give him a cut of the backend, and tolerate his wife.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (LWGzg)

65 Little boys are supposed to break bones. If they haven’t, they aren’t active enough.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (W2Pud)

66 *reads headline*

Who?

*reads content, looks up rebel wilson*

Jeez. Is that AFTER Ozempic? Maybe she got a bad batch.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:01 PM (zZu0s)

67 "Digital fixer"? I take that to mean someone employed to smear people online.

*********

I would have guessed it meant the gorilla mob guy who used a pair of pliers to break your fingers.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (I0N4X)

68 Ryan Reynolds( who only ever plays Ryan Reynolds) has worn very thin on me. Plus he is Canadian.

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (YwEeS)

69 Just like a Hollywood pedophile to falsely accuse all the other Hollywood pedophiles of being Hollywood pedophiles.

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (Av6i5)

70 The Critical Drinker published one of his "Crash and Burn" videos about Blake Lively a week ago.

https://tinyurl.com/yk5nw3uk

Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (LviRI)

71 Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:58 PM (77rzZ)

I don't think so. Baby due sometime this month.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (ix8EF)

72 >>>Jeez. Is that AFTER Ozempic? Maybe she got a bad batch.

yeah she lost *some* weight. I didn't say "all."

I thought she was kind of funny but she always had this crazy, lunatic look in her eyes that maybe wasn't just acting

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (1wjle)

73 65 Little boys are supposed to break bones. If they haven’t, they aren’t active enough.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (W2Pud)

Theirs?

Or their enemies'?

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (iXqHn)

74 72 >>>Jeez. Is that AFTER Ozempic? Maybe she got a bad batch.

yeah she lost *some* weight. I didn't say "all."

I thought she was kind of funny but she always had this crazy, lunatic look in her eyes that maybe wasn't just acting

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:02 PM (1wjle)

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She did a Travel Man with Richard Ayoade. They went to Florence.

It was alright.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:03 PM (LWGzg)

75 54. I googled it
He's worth 350 mil

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:03 PM (hYm/I)

76

Isnt that Reynolds guy a homo?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 06, 2026 03:03 PM (et1vG)

77 Justin Baldoni Settles With Amber Heard 2.0, Claims He Paid Her Zero Dollars and Is Very "Pleased" With the Outcome
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Who? What?

*goes back to playing with own toes*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 03:04 PM (3DUq5)

78
Ray Barboni > Steve Balboni > Justin Baldoni

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:04 PM (y9nCu)

79 Isnt that Reynolds guy a homo?
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You mean like flaming?

No, but he is willing to learn.

Posted by: Movie Lines at May 06, 2026 03:04 PM (anL5R)

80 Well.

My subscriber count is now exactly...

666.

Only good things for me today!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:04 PM (LWGzg)

81 he owns a soccer team

There was a funny line from that Wrexham show. He and Rob Mac (now his official name) enter the team's locker room and Ryan Reynolds says in this shy voice, "want to grab a quick shower?"

but I guess the eighth grade "i'm going to say a gay thing but I'm not really gay" joke is kind of easy

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (1wjle)

82 76 Isnt that Reynolds guy a homo?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 06, 2026 03:03 PM (et1vG)

Isn't EVERY man who cannot prove himself sufficiently badass?

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (iXqHn)

83 58 There's really only one relevant question. Is Blake lively?
Posted by: J. Random Moron at May 06, 2026 02:59 PM
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And like a fortune cookie, you have to add two words...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (2Ez/1)

84 > Little boys are supposed to break bones. If they haven’t, they aren’t active enough.

I broke my fibula three months before my wedding. That was fun. I was throwing a javelin, slipped, and fell awkwardly on my leg. Silly thing to do, really.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (mkw2N)

85 You know who is completely immune to Ozempic? Lena Dunham. Still at least when all the users start turning into zombies she will be in the clear...

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (YwEeS)

86 Little boys are supposed to break bones. If they haven’t, they aren’t active enough.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:00 PM (W2Pud)
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Does head trauma count? Concussions? Lacerations?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 03:05 PM (3DUq5)

87 >>> You know who is completely immune to Ozempic? Lena Dunham

it's possible she doesn't take it on "principle"

She is really head-wacked with feminist "body image" ideology.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (1wjle)

88 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

89 Isnt that Reynolds guy a homo?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 06, 2026 03:03 PM (et1vG)

Isn't EVERY man who cannot prove himself sufficiently badass?
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But are you a confident heterosexual?

Posted by: Movie Lines at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (anL5R)

90 Valentino Balboni >>> Justin Baldoni

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (iFTx/)

91 Does head trauma count? Concussions? Lacerations?
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Of course! Especially if stitches were involved!

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (W2Pud)

92 88 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

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A movie? What is it?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (LWGzg)

93 Gotta say, this one is completely uninteresting to me...
Posted by: Tex Lovera

When did we become Inside Edition?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (ndZc7)

94 77 - my thoughts exactly!

Posted by: RandomDave at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (aJQbY)

95 Ace did you see the freakshow at the Met Gala? Nerdrotic and the boys had a lot of laughs about it.

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (YwEeS)

96 She is really head-wacked with feminist "body image" ideology.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (1wjle)

Which is another way of saying she really likes cheeseburgers

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (qIyYj)

97 Who names their kid Rebel?

Posted by: I gotta ask at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (2Ez/1)

98 I'm part of small Cytube community that watches all kinds of assorted moobies (of course we get them legit,

) and as part of a "Superhero" theme day, we watched Ryan Reynold's "Green Lantern" and Ben Affleck's "Daredevil" nearly back to back. God help me, I think I preferred Reynold's "Green Lantern".

Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (LviRI)

99 >>>A movie? What is it?

it's a series of photographs which produce the illusion of motion, but that's not important right now

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (1wjle)

100 Ozempic gets Lena Dunham face

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (gu0hJ)

101 >>.95 Ace did you see the freakshow at the Met Gala? Nerdrotic and the boys had a lot of laughs about it.

oh thanks for reminding, I wanted to find video of that.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (1wjle)

102 97 Who names their kid Rebel?

Posted by: I gotta ask at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (2Ez/1)

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People who feel like rebellion against the actual established order is an abomination.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (LWGzg)

103 A movie? What is it?
It's a series of pictures on film that look like they're moving, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: RandomDave at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (aJQbY)

104 Glad Baldoni came out ahead. Blake Lively is a crazy one, much like Amber Heard. Her hate producing crew even started turning on her and once Taylor Swift turned on her it was over.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (IifOV)

105 99 >>>A movie? What is it?

it's a series of photographs which produce the illusion of motion, but that's not important right now

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (1wjle)

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What's important is if you can land this plane.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (LWGzg)

106 Ill give Ryan Reynolds credit, he's probably the only one in Hollywood who didn't bang a Kardashian

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (hYm/I)

107 They say the directors cut Daredevil is actually good but I hate Irish Bullseye and black Kingpin.

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:08 PM (YwEeS)

108 >Ace did you see the freakshow at the Met Gala? Nerdrotic and the boys had a lot of laughs about it.
Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (YwEeS)

Jealous much?

Posted by: sam smith at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (rJ48h)

109 It's a form of entertainment that takes place in a big dark room.
But that's not important right now.

Posted by: Airplane! at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (2Ez/1)

110 When did we become Inside Edition?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy

Slow news day?

Posted by: Tuna at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (lJ0H4)

111 >>>88 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

it's a chick-flick obviously but it made $351 million so someone definitely watched it

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (1wjle)

112 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

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A movie? What is it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (LWGzg)
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I never heard of this movie, or of Justin Baldoni, before Ace started reporting on this icky fuckled mess over the lawsuits.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (iFTx/)

113 Of course! Especially if stitches were involved!
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (W2Pud)
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Oh yeah. The ER doc was "you again?"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (3DUq5)

114 110 When did we become Inside Edition?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy

Slow news day?

Posted by: Tuna at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (lJ0H4)

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If only a high ranking Democrat official had had her offices raided by the FBI in a state bordering the country's capitol...

Le sigh...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:10 PM (LWGzg)

115 Broken bones can be reset and will heal. Concussions do permanent harm. I know about my first, there are medical records. I'm pretty sure I remember my latest but what can I say for certain?

Posted by: clarence at May 06, 2026 03:10 PM (AZWHC)

116 112 I never heard of this movie, or of Justin Baldoni, before Ace started reporting on this icky fuckled mess over the lawsuits.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:09 PM (iFTx/)

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Eh. It's content and ace does cultural stuff regularly.

It gets us gabbing for roughly 70 minutes until he pulls something else together.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:10 PM (LWGzg)

117 >>>So not only is Lively's career over, she can't slum it with Team Swiftie anymore to keep up some vestige of coolness.

>Blake is looking pretty rough these days. Hard miles. Maybe she should become a director.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:10 PM (D1E+2)

118 OK, OK, Blake is cray-cray. But dayum, that booty!

Posted by: Dagwood at May 06, 2026 03:10 PM (CC0N1)

119 Washington just became the first state in U.S. history to terminate a public employee pension plan.

The plan belongs to retired police officers and firefighters. LEOFF Plan 1 was 160% funded as of June 2024 per the state's own actuarial valuation. It had not required a single contribution in 25 years. By 2029 it was projected to reach 200% funded with a $4.3 billion surplus.

The legislature terminated the plan, swept $3.9 billion, and is using $880 million of it to refill a rainy day fund it already drained to cover a deficit it created.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (RHGPo)

120 btw, IIRC correctly, Reynolds started dating Lively while he was still married to Scarlett Johansson in 2010. That's a scummy move all in itself.

Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (LviRI)

121 119 Washington just became the first state in U.S. history to terminate a public employee pension plan.

The plan belongs to retired police officers and firefighters. LEOFF Plan 1 was 160% funded as of June 2024 per the state's own actuarial valuation. It had not required a single contribution in 25 years. By 2029 it was projected to reach 200% funded with a $4.3 billion surplus.

The legislature terminated the plan, swept $3.9 billion, and is using $880 million of it to refill a rainy day fund it already drained to cover a deficit it created.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (RHGPo)

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Headline from the future:

Washington dealing with unprecedented police staffing issues.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (LWGzg)

122 I know vaguely who some of these people are, but as far as I'm concerned they can all choke on a vast array of dicks, die, and go to fucking hell.

Hollywood sucks and deserves nobody's attention. The movies themselves are mostly total shit, and it's increasingly apparent that all of the people involved in directing and acting in them are awful, disgusting lunatics.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (oqH4h)

123 hey btw if you like Scarlett J and weird sci fi Under the Skin was a .. well it was an interesting adaptation!

I liked it. Weird.

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 03:12 PM (j+aD2)

124 115. I don't know, my daughter got three good concussions growing up and I think it straightened her brain out

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:12 PM (hYm/I)

125 Ace did you see the freakshow at the Met Gala?

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Hobo With Garbage Can Stuck On His Head Mistaken For Met Gala Attendee

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From the Bee.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:12 PM (ndZc7)

126 Rebel Wilson was originally Melanie Bownds. She changed her name for some stupid reason that I don't care about

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:12 PM (gu0hJ)

127 110 When did we become Inside Edition?

FUCK IT. We'll do it live!

Posted by: Bill O'Reilly at May 06, 2026 03:12 PM (IifOV)

128 108 >Ace did you see the freakshow at the Met Gala? Nerdrotic and the boys had a lot of laughs about it.
Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:07 PM (YwEeS)

Here you go!

From thegatewaypundit...

For once, the issue at hand wasn’t what people wore (or didn’t wear), but rather the way people were being described.

If you’ve given any modicum of attention to this year’s Met Gala, you’ve no doubt heard about Aariana Rose Philip, a runway model who recently signed with a major modeling agency.

This decrepit culture instead focused on four things almost exclusively: Philip is black, transgender, someone who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and the first such model to sign with a major agency.

And now Democratic 2028 Presidential Frontrunner!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 03:13 PM (Sco7b)

129 The Met Gala is not intended to show beautiful
People wearing lovely clothes. It is a fund raiser for the Fashion part of the Met. This was the theme for this year:

"The 2026 Met Gala, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, revolves around the theme “Costume Art”, which is tied to the museum’s spring exhibition of the same name. This theme explores the relationship between fashion and the human body, pairing garments with artworks from the Met’s collection to highlight how clothing functions as a form of artistic expression across history and how artistic representations of the body influence fashion, and vice versa."

So, yes, most of them will look very strange.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 03:14 PM (ix8EF)

130 Washington just became the first state in U.S. history to terminate a public employee pension plan.

The plan belongs to retired police officers and firefighters. LEOFF Plan 1 was 160% funded as of June 2024 per the state's own actuarial valuation. It had not required a single contribution in 25 years. By 2029 it was projected to reach 200% funded with a $4.3 billion surplus.

The legislature terminated the plan, swept $3.9 billion, and is using $880 million of it to refill a rainy day fund it already drained to cover a deficit it created.
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (RHGPo)

Sounds illegal.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 03:14 PM (GD0B3)

131 Even with the weight loss, Rebel Wilson is just not leading lady material.

In fact, I don't think there is any actress today that you would consider a leading lady.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:14 PM (XV/Pl)

132 Who are these people and why would I care?

Posted by: Ray's Cyst at May 06, 2026 03:14 PM (jrgJz)

133 111 >>>88 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

it's a chick-flick obviously but it made $351 million so someone definitely watched it
Posted by: ace

There's a huge audience for that sort of thing.

I once read that in the 1960s and 1970s, the actual bestselling books in America were cheapo "nurse romances" published by harlequin Books, who churned out 50 of them a month, and sold millions upon millions -- but were were deemed to be "not real books"m by the NYTimes Bestseller List editors, so they were left off the lists, so that stupid "high-end" literature could get listed as the "bestsellers" instead.

Tha "nurse romance" audience still exists.

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 03:15 PM (Av6i5)

134 Ace has brought me out of the shadows lately. Fucking on fire. These cocksuckers.

Posted by: Howard at May 06, 2026 03:15 PM (y2X1J)

135 Sounds like Washington legislature committed a massive burglary to fund their pet projects.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (GD0B3)

136 So it's a butt thread?

Posted by: Just got here at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (2Ez/1)

137 133 There's a huge audience for that sort of thing.

I once read that in the 1960s and 1970s, the actual bestselling books in America were cheapo "nurse romances" published by harlequin Books, who churned out 50 of them a month, and sold millions upon millions -- but were were deemed to be "not real books"m by the NYTimes Bestseller List editors, so they were left off the lists, so that stupid "high-end" literature could get listed as the "bestsellers" instead.

Tha "nurse romance" audience still exists.

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 03:15 PM (Av6i5)

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Reese Witherspoon wrote something a few years ago about how the studios had given up on romantic comedies in general.

They're surprisingly rare, and when they do hit, they tend to hit pretty big.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (LWGzg)

138 135 Sounds like Washington legislature committed a massive burglary to fund their pet projects.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (GD0B3)

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False.

Burglaries are illegal.

This was legal.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (LWGzg)

139 88 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

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I think it appeals to women mostly, and it's a female author.

I did not see it, but heard (yes, I need to somehow change my algorithm) that Lively's "costume" choices were retarded and expensive. She looked like a clown.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (aZm/F)

140 Tha "nurse romance" audience still exists.

More disturbingly, a women who want to fuck monsters audience exists...

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (YwEeS)

141 btw, IIRC correctly, Reynolds started dating Lively while he was still married to Scarlett Johansson in 2010. That's a scummy move all in itself.
Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 03:11 PM (LviRI)
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They're all scumbags and icky dripping sewer rats in Hollywood. Sure, maybe the oddball here and there is legit. But overall the entire entertainment industry is a seething gaggle of retarded leper monkeys sucking shit out of each other's assholes and spitting it out in each other's faces.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (iFTx/)

142 That Wilson chick looks like a trannie.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (77rzZ)

143 False.

Burglaries are illegal.

This was legal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (LWGzg)

I am saying it is not legal.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (GD0B3)

144 Remember The Shape of Water? Fishman dildos were selling pretty well apparently...

Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:17 PM (YwEeS)

145
The smaller the stakes, the more vicious the infighting.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:17 PM (HdYcL)

146 Speaker Mike Johnson QUESTIONS whether Senate Republicans actually read the bill they passed to the House before heading on recess.

Johnson then turned to the cameras and read a jaw-dropping section aloud for the media.

JOHNSON: “This gambit that was done last night is a JOKE.”

“I’m quite convinced that it can’t be that every Senate Republican read the language of this bill, and I’m going to just read you one excerpt of it, because it’s pretty alarming, and it says everything that you need to know.”

“In section four…this is on page two of the bill….”

“It says, ‘The contents printed under the headings of this bill, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border security operations under the heading of US Customs and Border Patrol and Protection shall have no force or effect for purposes of this act and amounts specified in the final bill under the subheading border security operation, and under the heading U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and under the headings of US Immigration and Customs enforcement, in the Department of Homeland Security shall be...ZERO.’”

“We’re not doing that.”

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:17 PM (RHGPo)

147 Valentino Balboni >>> Justin Baldoni
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (iFTx/)

As a Lambo customer, you're biased!

Posted by: far cry at May 06, 2026 03:17 PM (LSV6F)

148 137. The studios gave up and went superhero it seems

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:18 PM (hYm/I)

149 131 Nicole Kidman

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 03:18 PM (77rzZ)

150
Reynolds doesn't own a cellular/wireless company. He owns a glorified dropshipping internet business. There's only three large cellular companies, ATT Wireless, Verizon and T-Mobile. And a few small, mostly rural carriers.

Everyone else runs on the Big Three's backbones. Reynolds' company runs on the T-Mobile backbone. They buy huge blocks of bandwidth from the biggies at a discount, then remarkets the bandwidth at whatever price they can support that undercuts the biggies while still providing them a profit.

The fine print on the resellers' websites will tell you which backbone they use.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:18 PM (y9nCu)

151 I would personally rather watch slow motion tile repair than some gala.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 03:19 PM (qIyYj)

152 Washington State is now walking the the shoes of ITV Industries

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:19 PM (RHGPo)

153 Valentino Balboni >>> Justin Baldoni
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (iFTx/)

As a Lambo customer, you're biased!
Posted by: far cry at May 06, 2026 03:17 PM (LSV6F)
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True, but Balboni is a legendary figure in the auto industry. I'd much rather grab a beer with him than Justin Baldoni!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:19 PM (iFTx/)

154 My daughter told me her goal was to read 30 books this year and so far she's up to 17. Apparently she's been reading a Mafia romance series.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:19 PM (ndZc7)

155 >>>Who are these people and why would I care?

Posted by: Ray's Cyst

>I was thinking the same thing when I saw that Elizabeth Hurley had hooked up with that dirtbag, Cyrus.

I thought the woman had a brain.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:20 PM (D1E+2)

156
The ratio of celebrities to publicists, image consultants, crisis managers and influence peddlers must be incredible.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:21 PM (HdYcL)

157 Washington State will be an international joke this summer when the protesters take over the World Cup

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 06, 2026 03:21 PM (hYm/I)

158 I'm working on my personal projects now. This just came up...

Title: English Longbow

Weapon dominating medieval battlefields.

In the muddy fields of 14th- and 15th-century Europe, English and Welsh archers turned the tide of battles with a simple but deadly weapon: the English longbow. Made from yew wood and standing about six feet tall, these powerful bows could send arrows over 200 yards with enough force to pierce armor. Trained archers could loose up to 12 arrows per minute—devastating against charging knights.

Craftsmen shaped each bow from carefully selected yew staves, pairing the heartwood’s strength with sapwood’s springiness. Archers practiced from boyhood, as English law required weekly training. The visceral reality at battles like Agincourt in 1415: thousands of arrows darkened the sky, sticking into mud, horses, and plate armor, turning French charges into chaos. Archers even planted sharpened stakes to stop cavalry.

This weapon reshaped warfare and society. Common farmers and yeomen became feared soldiers who could defeat armored nobles, weakening old feudal ideas. Victories brought pride and some social mobility to archery families.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 03:21 PM (Sco7b)

159 Just reading that Golden Tempo is not going to run in the Preakness. Plans to race the Belmont.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 03:21 PM (G0vdT)

160 @149

>>Nicole Kidman

Maybe in the 90's/aughts, she's not a leading lady today.

I'm not sure what is to become of the star system of leading men and women but today's fops, dandies and twinks are not cutting the mustard.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:22 PM (XV/Pl)

161 My daughter told me her goal was to read 30 books this year and so far she's up to 17. Apparently she's been reading a Mafia romance series.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Give her at least 5 recommendation she has to complete before advancing to the next serial book.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 03:22 PM (diia5)

162 160 I'm not sure what is to become of the star system of leading men and women but today's fops, dandies and twinks are not cutting the mustard.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:22 PM (XV/Pl)

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"Frank cries after every time he has sex."
-Shirley Maclaine speaking of Sinatra

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:22 PM (LWGzg)

163 "he Met Gala is not intended to show beautiful"

It's garbage.

Posted by: Guy who always says "It's garbage" at May 06, 2026 03:23 PM (vFG9F)

164 Little boys are supposed to break bones. If they haven’t, they aren’t active enough.
Posted by: nurse ratched

+++++++
Theirs?

Or their enemies'?
Posted by: XTC

**********

Noow THAT'S a digital fixer!

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 03:23 PM (I0N4X)

165 Reese Witherspoon wrote something a few years ago about how the studios had given up on romantic comedies in general.

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I saw So I Married an Axe Murderer the other night and enjoyed it.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:23 PM (ndZc7)

166
Washington State is now walking the the shoes of ITV Industries

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:19 PM (RHGPo)

___________

Idaho may be as big as Alaska soon with the interiors of WA and OR deciding not to be screwed by the coasties.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:23 PM (HdYcL)

167 Tha "nurse romance" audience still exists.

More disturbingly, a women who want to fuck monsters audience exists...
Posted by: steevy at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (YwEeS)
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Always did. Oddly, the human-fucking-monster thing existed since forever in Asian mythology and later in anime and hentai. It was considered by most westerners to be taboo if not outright disgusting. I question the legitimacy of all this western outrage now that so many western women are getting off on fucking minotaurs.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (iFTx/)

168 Old Ted didn't take one acre of land with him.

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (LHPAg)

169 Did anyone here actually see "It Ends with Us" the movie which caused all this crap?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

The book was utter shite so, no.

Posted by: hobbitopoly at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (k9OZB)

170 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

She says Trump's economic sanctions against the Communist regime are equivalent to illegally bombing the nation's infrastructure.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (RHGPo)

171
In fact, I don't think there is any actress today that you would consider a leading lady.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:14 PM (XV/Pl)

Pedro Pascal?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (y9nCu)

172 @165 " if it's not Scottish,it's crap"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (gu0hJ)

173 It seems as though I get more confused every day. I did see Rebel Wilson on a British talk show once. She was obese and potty mouthed as I recall. That's about it.

Posted by: javems at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (zFsEm)

174 Oscar Meyer Baldoni >>> all the other Baldonis

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (I0N4X)

175 170 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

She says Trump's economic sanctions against the Communist regime are equivalent to illegally bombing the nation's infrastructure.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (RHGPo)

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What can a lone House rep actually...do in this instance?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (LWGzg)

176 @162

>>"Frank cries after every time he has sex."
-Shirley Maclaine speaking of Sinatra

Well, it depends on what the dirty old girl did to The Chairman during their sessions.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (XV/Pl)

177 @146

That can't be. I was assured that Mike Johnson is merely another RINO squish. He's Paul Ryan 2.0.

My world doesn't make sense anymore.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (Riz8t)

178 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

She says Trump's economic sanctions against the Communist regime are equivalent to illegally bombing the nation's infrastructure.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (RHGPo)

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What can a lone House rep actually...do in this instance?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (LWGzg)
__________

Fedex some of Puff Daddy's baby oil to Castro?

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (iFTx/)

179 All these people know is making up defamations about pedophilia about their enemies to gain power or extract wealth.

From 2020-2024 the entire left told me only crazy conspiracy theorists believed that any number of our elites were involved in sex trafficking or pedophilia.

Then Trump won the election. Suddenly not only were the larger arguments about the Epstein operation true, but all sorts of right leaning figures were actually involved.

Now, the real takeaway here is they think the Epstein claims were effective politically, and they want to use them against MAGA. But the amount of 180s on this are stunning.

Steven King for example tweeted there were no Epstein clients and only dumb yokels thought there were and yet a few months later he tweeted Trump was an Epstein client...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:26 PM (sKqQm)

180 "Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump."

Isn't that illegal or something?

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 03:26 PM (vFG9F)

181 it's possible she doesn't take it on "principle"

She is really head-wacked with feminist "body image" ideology.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:06 PM (1wjle)

True believer.

Still, isn't the point of ozempic that you want less food, not none?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:27 PM (zZu0s)

182 🚨 JUST IN: South Carolina House committee votes IN FAVOR of redistricting before the 2026 midterms — with a 7R-0D map likely to prevail thanks to the Supreme Court ending racial gerrymandering

This could likely eliminate James Clyburn (D)'s district — which was CHEATED IN, and he held it for 33 YEARS

There is no map YET, but this is a big step toward one.

MAKE IT HAPPEN! The south stepping up for MAGA 🇺🇸

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (RHGPo)

183 So she made up a raft of apparently-false defamations against the franchise's producer/director/owner (well, he owns the film rights to the book series it's based on) accusing him of sexual harassment. The object of this seemingly-fabricated defamation campaign was to pressure him to turn over control of the series to her.

This is another one the left constantly flip flops on...

Today: Believe ALL women

Tomorrow: You can get women to claim anything by dragging $100 through a trailer park

The day after: Believe ALL women.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (sKqQm)

184 Blake Lively appears at the Met Gala in a vintage Versace gown after a legal settlement, drawing both praise and criticism from fans and observers.

https://tinyurl.com/37fmu2zb

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (NpAcC)

185 >>>I did not see it, but heard (yes, I need to somehow change my algorithm) that Lively's "costume" choices were retarded and expensive. She looked like a clown.

apparently she chose her own clothes over the objections of the director Baldoni and the costumer. I gather her character was supposed to be working class, but she insisted on dressing in vintage chic like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (1wjle)

186 Rebel without applause

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 03:29 PM (W5mpo)

187 I'm glad she got nothing. She deserved nothing.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 03:29 PM (NpAcC)

188 182 🚨 JUST IN: South Carolina House committee votes IN FAVOR of redistricting before the 2026 midterms — with a 7R-0D map likely to prevail thanks to the Supreme Court ending racial gerrymandering

This could likely eliminate James Clyburn (D)'s district — which was CHEATED IN, and he held it for 33 YEARS

There is no map YET, but this is a big step toward one.

MAKE IT HAPPEN! The south stepping up for MAGA 🇺🇸

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (RHGPo)

=======

There are maps made by people outside the legislature that do the R+1 thing without splitting either Charleston or Columbia.

Seriously, drawing maps to eliminate Democrats from federal representation is immaterially easy in most red states because of how concentrated Democrats are geographically.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:29 PM (LWGzg)

189 Greek myth had a bit of the shadow beastiality as well. Zeus liked the freaks- who liked bulls or swans.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (zZu0s)

190 Frank Zamboni > Justin Balboni
Not that I have any clue who Justin Balboni is.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (UjdFS)

191 Lively is a pretty woman with moderate acting talents. A very common case in Hollywood.

And she probably had a very strong casting couch game to get where she is unless I missed some powerful insider relative to get her roles instead.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (sKqQm)

192 185 apparently she chose her own clothes over the objections of the director Baldoni and the costumer. I gather her character was supposed to be working class, but she insisted on dressing in vintage chic like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (1wjle)

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Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (LWGzg)

193 Its Hollywood baby!

Posted by: Rachel ziegler at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (y6ruu)

194 >>>Old Ted didn't take one acre of land with him.

Posted by: Eromero

>I remember when Ted was the Master of Ceremonies one year on at forth of July parade, and everybody booed and threw shit at him. A beloved fellow.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (D1E+2)

195
Isn't that illegal or something?

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 03:26 PM (vFG9F)

____________

Nothing is wrong if a woman wants it.

Nothing is illegal if a Leftist does it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (HdYcL)

196 >175

Commit treason?

Posted by: Gaff at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (EqzMw)

197 Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?

A former NRL quarterback and all-around moron, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (Riz8t)

198 These people are all fucked in the head.

Posted by: Guy who thinks these people are all fucked in the head at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (TbWk/)

199 I have a vagina that looks like 6 day old roast beef, and it’s just as dry and pungent.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (zQLjY)

200 Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (LWGzg

Steelers quarterback from the 70s.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (zZu0s)

201 are not cutting the mustard.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 03:22 PM

I'm more of a cheese man, myself.

Posted by: Eric Swalwell (D-CA) at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (WasuJ)

202 >>:Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?

It's a clownish whore with callouses on the back of its throat, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (1wjle)

203 From last post - “Withered Aryan Hooker”. This place , it’s like an addiction.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (Gqar8)

204 I’ve got more wrinkles on my face than Lizzo’s fat ass after a 10 hour flight and 40 Twinkies.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (zQLjY)

205 178 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

She says Trump's economic sanctions against the Communist regime are equivalent to illegally bombing the nation's infrastructure.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 03:24 PM (RHGPo)

=======

What can a lone House rep actually...do in this instance?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (LWGzg)
__________

Fedex some of Puff Daddy's baby oil to Castro?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM (iFTx/)

Call Sean Penn and 500,000 empty milk jugs?

Posted by: Rachel ziegler at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (y6ruu)

206 Dammit, archimedes. Touche. Quicker with the better riposte. Touche.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (zZu0s)

207 Sock off

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (y6ruu)

208 Seriously, drawing maps to eliminate Democrats from federal representation is immaterially easy in most red states because of how concentrated Democrats are geographically.

Yes. Those cities voting 90-10 donk are very helpful when you can pull in a bunch of lower population 60-40 R suburbs to dilute them, but it is just as easy to divide the cities into chunks to give to larger suburb districts as well.

Now one interesting part of this - most of the vote fraud comes from those cities. If the Rs do a good job in redistricting and it no longer matters that half of the votes in the cities are fake I wonder if the Dems will stop doing it?

The thing to watch for would be much lower turnout in those cities...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (sKqQm)

209 I really expected horse jokes from you people.

I don't know if I should be disappointed or not.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (LWGzg)

210 197 Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?

A former NRL quarterback and all-around moron, but that's not important right now.

Steelers quarterback from the 70s.

It's a clownish whore with callouses on the back of its throat, but that's not important right now.

I'd like to point out that not only was I first with the Terry Bradshaw joke, I also combined it with the Airplane joke.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (Riz8t)

211 200 Carrie Bradshaw? What is it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (LWGzg

Steelers quarterback from the 70s.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (zZu0s)

Runner up in the ky derby?

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (y6ruu)

212 It's a clownish whore with callouses on the back of its throat, but that's not important right now.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:32 PM (1wjle)

'Rough throated whore' was a Kenny Rogers song that never took off.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (zZu0s)

213 My boobs look like jello molds that have been left out in the sun too long, flat and mushy.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (zQLjY)

214 211 Runner up in the ky derby?

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (y6ruu)

=======

There it is.

Thank you.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (LWGzg)

215 'Rough throated whore' was a Kenny Rogers song that never took off.

Or a colorful bird from the Amazon.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (Riz8t)

216 209 I really expected horse jokes from you people.

I don't know if I should be disappointed or not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (LWGzg)

We disappoint. It’s who we are.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (Gqar8)

217 " if it's not Scottish,it's crap"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 03:25 PM

Aye.

Posted by: Angusy McAngusface at May 06, 2026 03:35 PM (WasuJ)

218 Seriously, drawing maps to eliminate Democrats from federal representation is immaterially easy in most red states because of how concentrated Democrats are geographically.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:29 PM (LWGzg)

I've long said that Des Moines, Ames, and Iowa City need to be their own district so the rest of us can be left alone.

Posted by: pookysgirl, in a yuuuuuge district at May 06, 2026 03:35 PM (Wt5PA)

219 My hair is dryer than a scarecrows straw asscheeks.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:35 PM (zQLjY)

220 Lively is a pretty woman with moderate acting talents. A very common case in Hollywood.

And she probably had a very strong casting couch game to get where she is unless I missed some powerful insider relative to get her roles instead.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 03:30 PM (sKqQm)
___

She was pretty good in the otherwise completely stupid and ridiculous Rhythm Section. It was a vanity project for her even then. They made her dowdy and glamour-free so she could emote and emote and emote. But then someone must have said "hey wait, nobody cares about Blake Lively unless she takes her clothes off." So they added some odd, stuck-in scenes where she shows off her real assets.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (iFTx/)

221 213 My boobs look like jello molds that have been left out in the sun too long, flat and mushy.
Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM (zQLjY)

Richard Harris wrote a song about you MeAgain

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (Gqar8)

222 I don't know if I should be disappointed or not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (LWGzg)

We disappoint. It’s who we are.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 03:34 PM

Just ask Ace.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (WasuJ)

223 This lawsuit has been crazy from the start. In complete speculation, I think it stems from Blake Lively being offended that Baldoni asked how much she weighed before a scene in which he was supposed to pick her up. She had given birth to her fourth child not that long before this and was probably still a little hormonal in addition to the regular diva stuff.

Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (hftzA)

224 I have a vagina that looks like 6 day old roast beef, and it’s just as dry and pungent.
Posted by: MeAgain Kelly
.......

At least Subway will put week old mayo on it.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (UjdFS)

225 7 Curtains for Zoosha?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 06, 2026 02:46 PM (diia5)

"Batboy and K-Smog caught flipping a grunt!"

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (Sy6m/)

226 My legs are skinnier than a rooster on stilts.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (zQLjY)

227 TJM is a bit young for Iron Curtain sportsball jokes.

We should make some about Fran Tarkenton.

One of my favorite sport center quotes:

'He's so stiff he makes Bernie Kosar look like Fran Tarkenton.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (zZu0s)

228 Nood.

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (gYnrv)

229 I've long said that Des Moines, Ames, and Iowa City need to be their own district so the rest of us can be left alone.

I see no reason that cannot happen. After all, if we can draw those long, thin districts to make majority minority and other districts, there's no reason we can't run the district from city to city, carefully avoiding anything but cornfields and lakes in between.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (Riz8t)

230 220 She was pretty good in the otherwise completely stupid and ridiculous Rhythm Section. It was a vanity project for her even then. They made her dowdy and glamour-free so she could emote and emote and emote. But then someone must have said "hey wait, nobody cares about Blake Lively unless she takes her clothes off." So they added some odd, stuck-in scenes where she shows off her real assets.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (iFTx/)

======

This was also an attempt by Barbara Broccoli to make some kind of female 007 thing.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (LWGzg)

231 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (Zz0t1)

232 I was engaged doing something productive when Ace went on his Megyn Kelly rant. After checking the comments, I found that Victor Davis Hanson didn't chime in with "Yeah, what Ace said!".

Posted by: jwest at May 06, 2026 03:37 PM (nfOOG)

233 I fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. It was a redwood.

Posted by: MeAgain Kelly at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (zQLjY)

234 Sad. I had nothing against Reynolds. Is it bad for him to support is wife? No.

If she's a lying sack of shit and attempting to destroy people? Backing her makes you a raging c*nt too.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:38 PM (Zz0t1)

235 >>>I really expected horse jokes from you people.

I don't know if I should be disappointed or not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (LWGzg)

We disappoint. It’s who we are.

Posted by: tubal

>I don't know who these people are. Is that John Kerry in drag?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 03:39 PM (D1E+2)

236 And looking up this Blake Lively chick, I have no f*cking clue who she is, so congrats, nobody wannabe.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:39 PM (Zz0t1)

237
We disappoint. It’s who we are.

Posted by: tubal

I AM the DISAPPOINT!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 03:40 PM (Zz0t1)

238 The Critical Drinker weighs in on the new trailer for The Odyssey. He’s seeing lots of red flags, and so am I.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (rkhDX)

239 He can walk and chew gum at the same time.

https://tinyurl.com/rf75a4dn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (ndZc7)

240 Colorado blizzard update:

Six hours ago I had my feet up, sitting by the fire sipping coffee and watching the snow pile up outside.

Now I'm seriously contemplating cannibalism.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (I0N4X)

241 This guy is no slouch either.

Englishman pulls police car with his genitals (while on fire) to raise awareness for prostate cancer

https://tinyurl.com/4963244t

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (ndZc7)

242
but she insisted on dressing in vintage chic like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 03:28 PM (1wjle)

The horse blanket fad hasn't been in style since Clint used it in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 03:47 PM (y9nCu)

243 I briefly packed the trivia memory lobe of my brain and read about this lawsuit #MeToo garbage.

When the texts started flying I read as they involved Taylor Swiftboat. Things came to a thudding end for Lively a couple of weeks ago when many of the accusations were dropped.

She's married to a guy who has leetle simian eyes too close, like cyclops. Who made bajillions before they married...gasp...on a PLANTATION. Which I could care less about.

What I don't like about the mean girl is her attitude (and clothes). Also the facial mole but that's beside the point. Her and Ryan's "acting" are the same. I refuse to watch either in any movie from now til the end of time. She's done, don't know about Beady Eyes McGoo.

Baldoni? He seems ok to me. Married to a much prettier lady that Fakely. He had video proof as well of her little take overs. One involving her "surprise" kiss not in the script.

Internet rumors were that since she sleeps with many of her costars he was not caught in her web. Ego crushed she lied to mighty Ryan and it all began.

If you are being sexually harassed you don't force yourself on the guy, amirite? Or woo him with texts mentioning "no teeth" for her bj's skill.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 03:52 PM (WONhk)

244 She had given birth to her fourth child not that long before this and was probably still a little hormonal in addition to the regular diva stuff.
Posted by: Piper at May 06, 2026 03:36 PM (hftzA)
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She's also a tall & big boned woman from what I can tell. He had the right to ask that with his back issue vs her going loco about it.

She also was very rude (I know this from when this started) in an interview with a European woman who made a comment about her baby bump. Which was not a state secret at the time. Incredibly rude and snotty.

This couple really thought they were above everyone & untouchable.

The video of her wrestling with her parachute dream gown last night caught her bossing around about 5 men trying to help the wench.

It snowballed from there, I guess. However she bragged to Swift & others about "taking over" the movie (which I won't see). Her wardrobe choices (hideous on the movie). Trying to get rights to the spin off that won't happen. She and Ryan tried and failed to ruin Baldoni. At an awards show she had him and his family be in the basement or another floor to not outshine her.

She's a B word and it ain't beautiful.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 04:03 PM (WONhk)

245
She's a B word and it ain't beautiful.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 04:03 PM (WONhk)

The thing about Ms Lively that told me what she was involved the photo shopped Mother's day picture of Princess Catherine before she announced she had cancer. Ms Lively mocked her soundly, in several different instagrams (? tiktok? I have no idea how these people micro aggress others) and when the cancer was announced, said the typical "I'm sorry if you were offended" nonsense. Bless her heart.

Posted by: moki at May 06, 2026 04:19 PM (wLjpr)

246 I've never read an AoS post with more names of people I've never heard of before

Posted by: kevin at May 06, 2026 07:18 PM (h5uyd)

Withered Aryan Hooker Me-Again Kelly: Tuq'r and I May Be Losing Our Old Audience, But We're Gaining an "International" Audience of "Young" Muslims and That's Even Better!

She's so stupid she doesn't realize she wasn't supposed to admit that her audience is hemorrhaging Americans and gaining Young Muslim Bots from Clickfarms in Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.

Me-Again doesn't realize that most advertisers covet wealthy (generally) western audiences, and could give f***-all about Bot Farmers in Lahore.

Megyn Kelly is excited about her and Tucker’s new Muslim audience- “he’s defending Islam!” 🥴 pic.twitter.com/cQM0ZLDCba
— Ally (@AllyJKiss) May 6, 2026

Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible. Bitch is spreading more Vaseline over delicate apertures than David French.

Compare her current enthusiasm for Islam -- now that she's "gotten clear about Israel," as she says -- with the position she took just four months ago.

Megyn Kelly’s INEXPLICABLE BACKFLIP on Islam: In the past four months, she’s gone from saying, “It’s your duty as a Christian to stand up and fight against it,”
VS.
NOW celebrating Tucker Carlson’s growing Muslim audience - seemingly… pic.twitter.com/ktLkI5liZs
— Nathan Livingstone (MilkBarTV) (@TheMilkBarTV) May 6, 2026

Me-Again claimed at the TPUSA event shortly after Charlie's murder that she felt a powerful, overwhelming instinct to "protect" Erika Kirk.

That instinct lasted two months, until Candace Owens begin insinuating that Erika Kirk was part of the conspiracy to murder her own husband (and also was a lesbian pedophile child sex trafficker). At that point, Me-Again bravely declared that the only criticism being directed at Owens was "about Israel," and therefore she would never, ever honor her "powerful overwhelming instinct" to "protect Erika."

After supporting the public Mau-Mauing of a grieving widow -- who is now surrounded by expensive security because Candace Owens' cultists threaten her and her children's lives -- Me-Again now complains about the many "bots" that are flooding her twitter threads.

It happened to Candace, Megyn says.

Candace- the woman siccing her hordes on Erika.

I can’t.

We ALL have bots in our replies.

Most of mine are praising Candace and Hitler simultaneously, for what it’s worth.

And take it from someone who’s NOT a bot: Ben Shapiro WAS right. https://t.co/qg5Vz4I6zJ
— Jackie Chea ⚖️ (@Fair_and_Biased) May 5, 2026

Bitch, bots provide you with 60% of your audience. You take the good with the bad.

Meanwhile, the man that Me-Again insists is lucid continues pushing RussiaGate 2.0. Now it's the Israelis who are blackmailing Trump.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Tucker Carlson says US President Trump is being held hostage by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. pic.twitter.com/tmomlF5A0x
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) May 2, 2026

Tuq'r also believes that Trump is casting a "spell" on his followers, to make them comply with his sorcerous commands. "Probably literally a spell" that puts people into a "dream-land like you're smoking hash or something" and "there may be a supernatural component to it, I'm not a theologian."

Then shut the fuck up you brain-damaged retard.

Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal “spell” on people to “weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be “supernatural.” 🤡 pic.twitter.com/ihh4R6uYXu
— Ally (@AllyJKiss) May 2, 2026

So Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu?

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:33 PM

Comments

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1 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 01:32 PM (lR5Ug)

2 Can you deliver?
I'm overlooking you.
Laying out the question,
Think that you'll pull through.

Do you know what love means?
A push and then a shove.
Don't put the thought around me
I'm coming from above, yeah ...

... to FIRST!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:32 PM (iFTx/)

3 There it is.s

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:33 PM (qIyYj)

4 Second?

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at May 06, 2026 01:33 PM (Vpqw1)

5 The left always starts with complaints about bots, death threats, and racial slurs when they are losing a discussion

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (sKqQm)

6 >>>Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

Do we have to?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (dK+Kv)

7 More vaseline than David French....

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (iNUL3)

8 Open Channel D

Posted by: Open Channel D at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (gYnrv)

9 liking that Indiana shuffle

Posted by: DanMan at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (8uzBS)

10 well, megan is more attractive than a goat

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (CWTWj)

11 I wonder how much genuine influence these people actually have outside of X, which is rampant with click bots anyway. Everything on social media is fake and gay.

Posted by: brak at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (jGJov)

12 Me-Again doesn't realize that most advertisers covert wealthy (generally) western audiences, and could give f***-all about Bot Farmers in Lahore.
-

heh

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (lR5Ug)

13 Gotta love the cognitive dissonance of the grifters. Oh, wait, no I don't!

Posted by: RandomDave at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (aJQbY)

14 Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal “spell” on people to “weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be “supernatural.

Removing a belief in standard Christianity didn't make people stop believing in spiritual things, it just made them start believing in stupid spiritual things

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:35 PM (sKqQm)

15 "She's going through more Vaseline than David French."
________________

"I've got bottles and bottles of baby oil for sale. Call me!"

-- Puff Daddy

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:35 PM (iFTx/)

16 Show them your boobs!!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 01:35 PM (Sco7b)

17 MeAgain Kelly would attract even more Muslims, if she would wear the full burka.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 06, 2026 01:35 PM (vbXSk)

18 Don't you know it? You conservatives have already lost. You are weak and we are strong. Give up now, it's over.

Posted by: Tokyo Carlson at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (qIyYj)

19 OT -

Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
·
1h
🚨 JUST IN: THEY LOST KETANJI BROWN JACKSON IN REDISTRICTING

9-0, the Supreme Court has REJECTED a bid to reconsider their striking down of racial gerrymandering in Louisiana, the Callais ruling

After Alito and Thomas swatted Ketanji into her place — she gives up.

Case closed.

SCOTUS has DONE THE RIGHT THING and is ending decades of Democrat cheating 🇺🇸

Redistricting is now full steam ahead and the South is going to play hardball 🔥

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (kX27y)

20 rewrite:

Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible. Bitch is spreading more Vaseline over delicate apertures than David French.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (1wjle)

21 >>>Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over

Oh f*** yeah, spread it!!!

Posted by: you know the meme at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (qpIOi)

22 6 >>>Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

Do we have to?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (dK+Kv)

You don't *have* to, but much like skipping leg day, you don't want to skip too many eye-workouts. Else the flesh there gets soft.

Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (LviRI)

23 I saw Withered Aryan Hookers open for…

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (77rzZ)

24 My Number One Issue is still "Islam Delenda Est", so yeah, Qatarlson and Me-Again (and anyone else slurping that Islamic microdick) can go screw.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (iXqHn)

25 Well its good to hear that parrots who will spew whatever pays the best are losing U.S. audience.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (PV+Zw)

26 So is plastic surgery Megynbot loves Muslims so much why not start wearing a Burka ?

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (Zp5pW)

27 >>>Tuq'r also believes that Trump is casting a "spell" on his followers, to make them comply with his sorcerous commands.

BURN HIM!!!

Posted by: Salem, 1692 at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (dK+Kv)

28 Willowated:

"Or imagine an analogy. I hire a man to replace my roof. He agrees to it and gives me a basic layout of what he is going to do.

And then after I pay him he instead decides my roof is fine and instead tears down my deck.

I and anyone else would get rid of this guy no?" - 18-1

Thusly do I explain my "concept", such as it is, of "politics".

I'm trying to hire someone to do X, Y, and Z. That's it. That's all I want from them, and all I expect (well ...).

"Movement" and "our side" and stupid labels - completely uninteresting and irrelevant.

Sure there can be pluses and minuses related to style, shaping the sheeple's mindset or behavior, etc. But those are rare and capacity for such is hard to discern before they do it.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (U/Byj)

29 Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal “spell” on people to “weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be “supernatural.” 🤡

I KNEW it!!!

Posted by: NYT at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (Riz8t)

30 Me-Again is looking more and more like a tranny. Not joking. If I never saw her before, and watched that video linked above, I wouldn't be sure whether that was a man or woman.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:37 PM (iFTx/)

31 Tuq'r also believes that Trump is casting a "spell" on his followers, to make them comply with his sorcerous commands.

BURN HIM!!!

You can't. He's made of stone. I think.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (Riz8t)

32 @BreitbartNews
·
1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (ZxPkt)

33 Crazy people are getting crazier. Must be really lucrative.

Posted by: huerfano at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (VJX5o)

34 Say what you like, I have the "Killer B's", and you don't!

Posted by: Me-again at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (0sNs1)

35 What was the name of the character Martin Short played on SNL that was being interviewed by Mike Wallace?

I never said that . . .

Tucker has turned into a comedy sketch. Cringe comedy. Not actually funny just awkward and uncomfortable to watch.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (anL5R)

36 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (ZxPkt)

*types*

*deletes*

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:39 PM (dK+Kv)

37 BURN HIM!!!

You can't. He's made of stone. I think.

Or ducks.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 01:39 PM (Riz8t)

38 Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

I wish it was just for the wrinkles.

Posted by: Traumatized Cameraman at May 06, 2026 01:39 PM (36bTp)

39 Tucker has turned into a comedy sketch. Cringe comedy. Not actually funny just awkward and uncomfortable to watch.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (anL5R)

Train wreck podcasts.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:39 PM (dK+Kv)

40 35 What was the name of the character Martin Short played on SNL that was being interviewed by Mike Wallace?

I never said that . . .

Tucker has turned into a comedy sketch. Cringe comedy. Not actually funny just awkward and uncomfortable to watch.
Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (anL5R)

Wasn't Martin Short SCTV?

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 01:40 PM (iXqHn)

41 This just in:

Ted Turner is still dead! Details at 11.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 01:40 PM (lR5Ug)

42 Say what you like, I have the "Killer B's", and you don't!

Posted by: Me-again at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (0sNs1)

Bitch is too stupid to realize that those words were uttered just to get laid.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:40 PM (dK+Kv)

43 Why isn't she wearing a head covering?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 01:40 PM (Cqx++)

44 >>>Wasn't Martin Short SCTV?

He was but did a single great season on SNL, 84-85.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:40 PM (1wjle)

45 Me-Again is looking more and more like a tranny. Not joking. If I never saw her before, and watched that video linked above, I wouldn't be sure whether that was a man or woman.
==
I think it sort of looks like an AI version of her. Like they are using a computer to simulate her appearance and synch to audio. She looks faker than ever, basically. Very static in terms of her appearance over the last couple years.

Posted by: Or she is just completely plastic now at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (anL5R)

46 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

This is literal treason not just Logan act stuff.

Under Shrub it the DOJ would ignore it. I wonder what Trump will do

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (sKqQm)

47 I'll give creedence to Kelly when she dons a burqa.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (XeU6L)

48 This is all a distraction.

Posted by: That Guy who thinks everything is a distraction from the Epstein files at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (0sNs1)

49 Don't you know he put spell on you? Everything you believe is a lie. We are the only ones who know what is right. Listen to me. Only I can break the spell.

Posted by: Tokyo Carlson at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (qIyYj)

50 Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

They have actual filters to put over the lenses to do that now.

But I appreciate her devotion to the old ways. And also that it was required as set up for the gratuitous David French abuse.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (vJrRc)

51
Wasn't Martin Short SCTV?
Posted by: XTC

Originally. But later on SNL.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 01:41 PM (Cqx++)

52 Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu"

So, Saruman vs Gandalf?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (XuXeR)

53 "She's so stupid she doesn't realize she wasn't supposed to admit that her audience is hemorrhaging Americans and gaining Young Muslim Bots from Clickfarms in Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt."

What is her audience numbers? Do we know?

While I'm sure she (and Cucker Carlson) are picking up lots of foreign bots, they're probably also getting a lot of real foreigners too (mostly Muslim). Foreigners and Muslims love weak puffball Americans shitting on their own country and desperate to suck up to foreigners.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (iFTx/)

54 That NYT Tucker interview was a goldmine. The interviewer did her homework. She quoted Tucker to him. He denied ever saying it. She showed him video. He doubled down. There were so many clips all over Twitter of all the wacky things Tucker said in that interview.

After seeing several of the clips, I think Tucker might be legitimately crazy. Not wacky, DSM V certifiably nuts.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (mkw2N)

55 Withered Aryan Hooker Me-Again Kelly: Tuq'r and I May Be Losing Our Old Audience, But We're Gaining an "International" Audience of "Young" Muslims and That's Even Better!
=====

That bunch have spun themselves half-way to Pluto, which is a planet.

Posted by: mrp at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (rj6Yv)

56 I'll give creedence to Kelly when she dons a burqa.

I've seen a few lefty celebs give lip service to this.

They'll wear a hijab...with a sheer see thru dress or something equally discordant.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (sKqQm)

57 Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal “spell” on people to “weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be “supernatural.”

Yet a whole bunch of people still take this hack seriously.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (0N4FZ)

58 I think this so-called divide on the Right is clarifying and ultimately good.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (b4LBp)

59 "He's defending Islam!"

Said no one with excitement ever.
WTF happened to them -- is the money really that good? Seriously?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (8Fxbo)

60 54 That NYT Tucker interview was a goldmine. The interviewer did her homework. She quoted Tucker to him. He denied ever saying it. She showed him video. He doubled down. There were so many clips all over Twitter of all the wacky things Tucker said in that interview.

After seeing several of the clips, I think Tucker might be legitimately crazy. Not wacky, DSM V certifiably nuts.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:42 PM (mkw2N)

See.. Trump put a spell on me... I never said any of that

Posted by: Tucker at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (Zp5pW)

61 abra abra cadabra
zutt gonna reach out and grab ya
abra abra cadabra
and Megan looks like cadaver

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (sDWtc)

62 Pramila is MY rep.

So proud.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (W2Pud)

63 Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu"

So, Saruman vs Gandalf?

Which of the two owns more stock in Palantir?

/Yes a finance bro and Tolkien nerd joke all in one

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:43 PM (sKqQm)

64 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba"

Which end of the boat is front?

Heh

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (XuXeR)

65 Reading X is a depressing thing...the number of seemingly influential accounts that are stark raving mad is maddening. And it is difficult to discern whether they are real, or propped up by goat-f*cking sub-wits in Pakistan and Nigeria.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (iERP6)

66 A more selective audience.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (Cqx++)

67 >>>Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

That's more Vaseline than homos put mayo on their hamburgers.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (dK+Kv)

68 Didn’t Martin Short on SNL play that guy who was obsessed with Pat Sajak and danced to “Tequila?”

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (77rzZ)

69 Megyn sounds like a jailhouse conversion
you wonder who or what got to her

she is not to be taken seriously

anyway, people who chuck their belief systems so effortlessly are not to be trusted

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (ZxPkt)

70 I don't see Vaseline.

I see spackling.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (lR5Ug)

71 So, Saruman vs Gandalf?

Which of the two owns more stock in Palantir?

/Yes a finance bro and Tolkien nerd joke all in one
Posted by: 18-1

*golf clap*

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (vJrRc)

72 Reading X is a depressing thing...the number of seemingly influential accounts that are stark raving mad is maddening. And it is difficult to discern whether they are real, or propped up by goat-f*cking sub-wits in Pakistan and Nigeria.

One thing twitter recently showed is much of the "Palestinian" accounts are from places like Pakistan

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)

73
He was but did a single great season on SNL, 84-85.
Posted by: ace
------

'Nathan Thurm', the lawyer character, was hysterical.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (XeU6L)

74 That NYT Tucker interview was a goldmine. The interviewer did her homework. She quoted Tucker to him. He denied ever saying it. She showed him video. He doubled down. There were so many clips all over Twitter of all the wacky things Tucker said in that interview.

==

In his next interview, with his alcoholic bro no doubt, he will say that he never said what he said in the NYT interview.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (GD0B3)

75 what's the old saying
"If you don't like my principles, I have others"

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (ZxPkt)

76 I put a spell on you

Posted by: Screamin' Jay Hawkins at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (TbWk/)

77 Which of the two owns more stock in Palantir?"

Pippin

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (XuXeR)

78 Meghan Kelly is 55. She doesn't look like a tranny and looks younger than her age. I don't care and can't determine whether someone puts Vaseline on lenses. If she looked like a supermodel it wouldn't make any difference. Her opinions are completely objectionable and she's obviously sold out for money.

It's wonderful that men never look older than their chronological age.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (8Cor4)

79 "Lahore" is Afghani for "The Whore"

#themoreyouknow

Posted by: Lance McCormick, thinking out loud at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (/JT24)

80 You know who else accused certain people of being supernatural?

No seriously look it up

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:46 PM (qIyYj)

81 I'd love to see a poll on what percentage of AWFLs believe:

1) Religion is made up

2) You can cast spells on people

I suspect the results would be very, very similar

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:46 PM (sKqQm)

82 >>Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal “spell” on people to “weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be “supernatural.”

I can't even.
What's next, complaints about shape-shifting Jews controlling the weather?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 01:46 PM (8Fxbo)

83 77 Which of the two owns more stock in Palantir?"

Pippin
Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (XuXeR)

Fool of a Took!

Posted by: Gandalf the Grey at May 06, 2026 01:46 PM (TbWk/)

84 Screaming Don Trump put a spell on me.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 01:46 PM (Cqx++)

85 The red backing behind Kelly looks like it's from a Loony Toons cartoon. Appropriate

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (gu0hJ)

86 Yeah I tend to agree Kelly looks generally good for her age.

Her ugliness is on the inside.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (sKqQm)

87 So Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu?

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:33 PM
----
Darth Trump is the vassal of Emperor Bibi.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (gnNyN)

88 I cast a spell on you/
Cuz you're mine

Posted by: Screamin' Jay Lance at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (/JT24)

89 >>I'd love to see a poll on what percentage of AWFLs believe:

1) Religion is made up

2) You can cast spells on people

I suspect the results would be very, very similar
- - -
Venn diagram of this would be a single circle.
Recall the many times women have tried to coordinate nationwide or international spellcsting on Trump.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (8Fxbo)

90 First Thurnberg, now young Muslims. Communists are obsessed with youth and the future. The bright communist future. They will bury us or so they hope.

Posted by: PG at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (du9mZ)

91 Posted by: Screamin' Jay Hawkins"

Can't believe it took (heh) that long...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (XuXeR)

92 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

Oh, bullsh*t. She doesn't have any resources that could possibly be used for such a thing. She's just trying to make herself out as some kind of Resistance Hero.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 01:48 PM (vTZFs)

93 Her ugliness is on the inside.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 01:47 PM (sKqQm)

Is that what she calls her toy?

Because she never calls me 'ugly.'

Posted by: The Paolo at May 06, 2026 01:48 PM (iNUL3)

94 Ace's vaseline re-write is even worse than the original. So cruel.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 01:48 PM (iNUL3)

95 "Tucker tells the NYT that President Trump puts a literal 'spell" on people to 'weaken them and make them compliant” and it might be 'supernatural.'"

"I told you motherfuckers! Purple Haze was all around. Didn't know if was comin' up or down. Am I happy or in misery? What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me!"

-- Jimmy Hendrix

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:48 PM (iFTx/)

96 Podcast as public cry for help, or grifting from M.E. paymasters - Tucker, MeAgain, Nostrildamus, Olberman,

Tucker denies well documented hateful and insane public comments, whilst his eyes plead for the surcease of pain that is his compromised life.

Posted by: the power of AND at May 06, 2026 01:49 PM (anL5R)

97 >>You know who else accused certain people of being supernatural?

"Yeah, we've moved on, though. . ."
-- Salem, MA

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 01:49 PM (8Fxbo)

98 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 01:44 PM (iERP6)

Spoiler: They are trying to turn a third or more of the country into this, and are getting closer than feels comfortable.

What happens when a third of more of your countrymen are thinking like this. What about 10%? I guarantee they intend to make us find out.

Spoiler spoiler: History has already answered it multiple times

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:49 PM (qIyYj)

99 Yeah, we've moved on, though. . ."
-- Salem, MA

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 01:49 PM (8Fxbo)

I was thinking more early to mid 20th century!

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (qIyYj)

100 I cast Vicious Mockery on Tucker.

Actually, wait, I can just read his own quotes back to him...

Posted by: 18-1 playing D&D at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (sKqQm)

101 >>> Meghan Kelly is 55. She doesn't look like a tranny and looks younger than her age. I don't care and can't determine whether someone puts Vaseline on lenses. If she looked like a supermodel it wouldn't make any difference. Her opinions are completely objectionable and she's obviously sold out for money.
It's wonderful that men never look older than their chronological age.

Look I've got an audience to satisfy and that audience is Victor Davis Hanson.

And also, I knock dudes on their looks literally all the time. I never stop calling Tuq'r a fatty.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (1wjle)

102 Oh, bullsh*t. She doesn't have any resources that could possibly be used for such a thing. She's just trying to make herself out as some kind of Resistance Hero.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 01:48 PM (vTZFs)

Still, if the Biden DOJ sought to indict Trump over a speech, this attempted subversion by her should be more than enough to warrant the same treatment.

Posted by: Thrawn at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (LviRI)

103 Said this before but Kelly went to the same law school I did, Albany Law, albeit about ten years after me. A guy I used to work with was the same year and she was gorgeous, but if there wasn't anything you could do for her, she looked at you like you were a bug

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (gu0hJ)

104 CCR has a great cover of "I Put A Spell On You"

https://youtu.be/D3o2mAXu3gY

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (ZxPkt)

105 Karma needs to come for these frauds.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (fMDjo)

106 @BreitbartNews
·
1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.
Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (ZxPkt)
_______

Oh please. This fetid queef has no power or influence to do that. This is pure self-cunnilingus. Maybe at most she can Fedex a few bottles of Puff Daddy's baby oil.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)

107 Me-Again Kelly, I guess, has never run into one of the rape gangs that are roaming the streets. She calls them listeners. Innocent, passive listeners trying to be enlightened.

These people are fools.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (D1E+2)

108 And also, I knock dudes on their looks literally all the time. I never stop calling Tuq'r a fatty./i]

Ahem, and what do you think of this hunk a hunk of burning Christian passion? Note: I'll wash your feet for you even if they are covered in fur

Posted by: David French at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (sKqQm)

109 .
.
tRump for that Indiana bump.

Posted by: Marooned at May 06, 2026 01:51 PM (kt8QE)

110 How is the crow situation, ace?
You name him Jim?

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2026 01:52 PM (W2Pud)

111 Afternoon.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 01:52 PM (xUTQW)

112 Ted Turner tits up.

https://tinyurl.com/29xu7cdm

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 01:52 PM (xUTQW)

113 *Makes sign against the evil eye*

*wraps tinfoil around head*

*throws salt over one shoulder*

But that keeps the perfidious signals out.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (N8bpy)

114 There's a certain segment of the population that laps up all this "anti-Christ," "sorcerer, and "spell" stuff. I don't know if equals the people alienated by it. I think Carlson is genuinely damaged and believes all of his demoniacal/conspiratorial rubbish. It's not all about money and clicks, though he probably knows he will attract and maintain an audience with what he's doing.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (b4LBp)

115 Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM (1wjle

Ok, Ace. I'm glad Victor Davis Hanson likes your writing. He should.

My response was more to bladey first blade. I should have noted that. Sorry.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (8Cor4)

116 Do high numbers of bots pay or are they simply ego inflating numbers?

Megyn should really get a new haircut.

O/T but naysayers are naysaing President Trump is "folding" and being "snookered" with the Iran deal. It's not about politics but the future. You KNOW they will be like fireants and simply rebuild their nest.

I give him credit for not being fooled and think the taqiyya liars will screw up long before this "peace" deal floats for 10-15yrs. Oh, sure, sure they say they won't enrich unranium. Sure.

I almost prefer Trump bombing them to cavemen home cooking myself. Many manwiches with prayers for the innocents in the crossfire.

Surely President Trump and advisors know better than us how much they lie.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (WONhk)

117 >>>How is the crow situation, ace?
You name him Jim?

Jim Crow, it's more like Jim Eagle!

Posted by: A brain damaged old man wandering the Walmark parking lot with sagging trousers at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (1wjle)

118 Interestingly enough for some odd reason I was IP banned. Tried posting in the Art Thread and couldn't.

I don't know what happened but a few minutes later I made a post in Mannix's thread. Weird.

Anyway, must have been some kind of technical hiccup.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 01:54 PM (xUTQW)

119 I think ace calling him 'N word Jim Crow' was going a bit far.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 01:54 PM (N8bpy)

120 has no power or influence to do that"

You ought to see her single handed dock a VLCC and hook it up!

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (XuXeR)

121 >> There are six things the Lord hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

Proverbs 16-19

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (i14TE)

122 Attention is Attention when you are a whore.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (oNWFV)

123 >>>Ok, Ace. I'm glad Victor Davis Hanson likes your writing. He should.

I'm not mad and you don't have to say that. I was making a joke.

Yes, I'm trashing Me-Again and will continue to do so because she is a vain narcissist who is a dum-dum who traded on her very mid looks and is now losing those looks. I want her to know that, I want her to burn with that knowledge.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (1wjle)

124 I wonder how much genuine influence these people actually have outside of X, which is rampant with click bots anyway. Everything on social media is fake and gay.

I think a lot of people don’t realize just how easily and cheaply social media numbers can be faked. I just watched a Rick Beato video about whether a particular band’s audience had been completely faked, and while I generally think he was right about the music aspect of it, he seemed to think that Spotify and YouTube numbers can’t be goosed cheaply by bot or human factories.

Spotify I don’t know; if its numbers are based on paid subscriptions, then goosing the numbers will be proportionally as expensive as a subscription. But any free service like YouTube is ripe for automated and semi-automated fraud.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (EXyHK)

125 Meghan Kelly is 55. She doesn't look like a tranny and looks younger than her age.
==
Well her age is a matter of fact. The rest, that's your opinion. Other opinions differ. And, for sure the video, lighting/makeup at a minimum are turned up to 11 in this case.
When you see a TV person in real life, 99 times out of 100 they look better on TV than in real life. She looks computer generated to me.

Posted by: the power of AND at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (anL5R)

126 Did I miss Jim Falcon or Jim Kestrel?

Posted by: Screamin' Jay Lance at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (/JT24)

127 Only reason I think Tucker ever garnered much attention at all was because when the authoritarian fever was at its height (vegetable administration), he'd have on serious people who were actually involved in real events, and let them talk. The Capitol Police chief on 1/6, Sund. Various actual scientists re COVID. Bukele. His questions were OK, main thing was there was actually interviews (non-hostile, non-stunt interviews) with key people who of course we un-personed by the "press".

Tucker's never been more than a media Beltway lightweight on substance (this ranks just below generic Beltway lightweight). Somehow watched a speech he gave years ago to some group, some decent humor and etc but idiotic populist (in the dumbest sense) crap on serious subjects.

Apex of it all was the Lavrov interview. Whole thing was hyped/centered on "OMG 2 BIGGEST NUKE SUPERPOWERS AREN'T TALKING TO EACH OTHER!!!! REEEE!! GLOBAL WAR COMING!!!". Tucker asked Lavrov about this. Lavrov's expression was priceless. Savvy vet, he didn't give the "WTF?" look, just calmly said "no, of course we talk all the time". Hilarious.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (U/Byj)

128 runner,

the crow visited yesterday. He was resplendent. He really liked the blueberries I put out. He stuffed like five into his beak and throat and then flew off, maybe to deposit them in his nest.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (1wjle)

129 It would be beautiful if the foreigners that Jayapal was talking to turned out to be FBI agents. "Hands behind your back fugly"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 01:56 PM (gu0hJ)

130 Me-Again doesn't realize that most advertisers covert wealthy (generally) western audiences, and could give f***-all about Bot Farmers in Lahore.
-

heh

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (lR5Ug)

Or it's possible she and Tucker just did the math and the middle eastern oil money came out way ahead of their ad revenue.

Posted by: Sjg at May 06, 2026 01:56 PM (i8HNq)

131

France is moving its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships closer to the Strait of Hormuz in preparation for a neutral maritime mission, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

The fleet has passed through the Suez Canal and is heading for the southern Red Sea, the ministry added in a statement.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 01:57 PM (Cqx++)

132 Crow T. Robot >> all other crows

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:57 PM (77rzZ)

133 I want her to know that, I want her to burn with that knowledge.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (1wjle)

It's not the losing her looks that gives her the burn, boss. It's the clap.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 01:57 PM (iNUL3)

134 I wonder now if they'll release all of Ted Turner's bison, savior of the buffalo?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (D1E+2)

135 if you look at the splitscreen of Me-Again and aging poof Piers Morgan, you can see Piers Morgan is using a high resolution lens, and Me-Again's camera is shooting her through panty-hose streched over the lens.

This is something models and actresses do.

She's a vapid thot, not a "journalist."

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (1wjle)

136 the crow visited yesterday. He was resplendent. He really liked the blueberries I put out. He stuffed like five into his beak and throat and then flew off, maybe to deposit them in his nest.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (1wjle)

Did you assume it's gender?

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (xUTQW)

137 Did I miss Jim Falcon or Jim Kestrel?"

Jim Starling...Jim Jay?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (XuXeR)

138 My dream interview is Tuquar interviewing Shepard Smith on the anniversary of Katrina, where they revisit the devastation and explore exactly who controls the weather and killed all those Americans in NoLa. Because, well, you know....

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (yp5wp)

139 >>.Did you assume it's gender?

proudly

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:59 PM (1wjle)

140 ace! I'm glad your Crow Befriending Project is going well!

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:00 PM (j+aD2)

141 >>the crow visited yesterday. He was resplendent. He really liked the blueberries I put out. He stuffed like five into his beak and throat and then flew off, maybe to deposit them in his nest.

Cool! We have a pair of crows that have started using our birdbath for dipping found food (e.g. old croissant from trash). Big birds!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:00 PM (8Fxbo)

142 I don't think you should be allowed in Congress if you have a funny-sounding name

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 02:00 PM (ZxPkt)

143 if you look at the splitscreen of Me-Again and aging poof Piers Morgan, you can see Piers Morgan is using a high resolution lens, and Me-Again's camera is shooting her through panty-hose streched over the lens.

This is something models and actresses do.

She's a vapid thot, not a "journalist."
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:58 PM (1wjle)
_________

It's almost certainly a video filter (rather than an actual physical filter over the lens) but otherwise I agree

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 02:00 PM (iFTx/)

144 also, Megyn has a potty-mouth, which is unlovely

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 02:01 PM (ZxPkt)

145 >>>Cool! We have a pair of crows that have started using our birdbath for dipping found food (e.g. old croissant from trash). Big birds!

i saved pizza crust which i'm going to soak in water and put out for him. I think it's too dry and gnarly as it is.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:01 PM (1wjle)

146 ace! I'm glad your Crow Befriending Project is going well!
====
I'll have your eyes on the morrow, pasty human. Count on it.

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 02:02 PM (anL5R)

147 >>>It's almost certainly a video filter (rather than an actual physical filter over the lens) but otherwise I agree

yeah but you can't make a joke about that

vaseline and panty-hose are the old-school hollywood methods of obtaining the Soft Focus this aging strumpet requires.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:02 PM (1wjle)

148 116

O/T but naysayers are naysaing President Trump is "folding" and being "snookered" with the Iran deal. It's not about politics but the future. You KNOW they will be like fireants and simply rebuild their nest.
I give him credit for not being fooled and think the taqiyya liars will screw up long before this "peace" deal floats for 10-15yrs. Oh, sure, sure they say they won't enrich unranium. Sure.

Surely President Trump and advisors know better than us how much they lie.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 01:53 PM (WONhk)

But Trump also knows when to cut his losses and when nothing more can be gained. He thought he saw a feasible, affordable, and relatively safe chance to bring back Persia if he decapitated leadership and left the people an opening. Didn't happen. But he also saw a way to remind the world why we matter. That has happened.

So, he's got nothing more MAGA for us to gain. Give it a few years, and maybe things change.

It would be different if he wanted us to nation build, but he doesn't. AKA - if he leaves now, that's okay with me, and probably most of his voters.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:02 PM (tOcjL)

149 Jason Pargin has an amusing video up of lefties complaining they are going to give up on reading because every other they get into is...problematic.

He points out you can enjoy a book even if you don't agree with everything the author has to say.

Note: He is a moderate leftist author so he has a personal stake in this...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)

150 >>>144 also, Megyn has a potty-mouth, which is unlovely

oh yeah. and the inauthenticity made it worse. She was dropping f-bombs left and right because it got her clicks.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 02:03 PM (1wjle)

151 Look I've got an audience to satisfy and that audience is Victor Davis Hanson.
=====

Worthy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 02:03 PM (3DUq5)

152 Ol' Crow watching hungrily
From his perch in yonder tree
In my garden I'm as free
As that feathered thief up there

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 02:03 PM (DgMqy)

153 >>Only reason I think Tucker ever garnered much attention at all was because when the authoritarian fever was at its height (vegetable administration), he'd have on serious people who were actually involved in real events, and let them talk.

In the last years of his show he also brought on a lot of alternative media people - the kind of people who are not mainstream, but garner a lot of attention on X (e.g. Curtis Yarvin). He was game to have them on and share their views, which was nice for people who aren't active online and needed a break from the same old cast of characters that are on all of the tv shows.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:03 PM (8Fxbo)

154 and yet, and yet..

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 02:03 PM (4NO2D)

155 nova he wants the uranium

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:04 PM (j+aD2)

156 Megyn's got a "Max Schmeling in a blonde wig" thing going on.

Posted by: front toward enemy at May 06, 2026 02:04 PM (TIizU)

157 >>i saved pizza crust which i'm going to soak in water and put out for him. I think it's too dry and gnarly as it is.

Niiice

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (8Fxbo)

158 The crows are not allowed at our feeders, the bluebirds come right away and chase them out.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (3DUq5)

159 And also, I knock dudes on their looks literally all the time. I never stop calling Tuq'r a fatty.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:50 PM

I will attest that Mr. O'Spades has commented on my appearance (quite unfairly) harshly more than once.

Posted by: Brian "Sex Machine" Stelter at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (0sNs1)

160 158 The crows are not allowed at our feeders, the bluebirds come right away and chase them out.

uhhhh

you mean blue jays?

blue birds are too small

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (j+aD2)

161 >All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up

Posted by: megan, probably at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (rJ48h)

162 There is a nice looking older lady that does commercials for the Wellness Company(?).
If you watch her hands rather than her face you will see that her fingers are disformed from arthritis(?). It's visually striking and actually painful.
Rather than looking at vaseline/surgery enhanced faces, look at the hands, they seldom lie.

Posted by: old chick at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (F3Dlr)

163 Ok, if Piers Morgan is an ageing poof, does that mean his wife, Ciela Walden, is available, because I would consider polyamory if that's the case. In fact, I considered it already and does anyone have her phone number?

https://tinyurl.com/5efd6f8e

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (LPC3S)

164 Good God what a bunch of fucking weirdos.

Posted by: JROD at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (IlL6s)

165 142 I don't think you should be allowed in Congress if you have a funny-sounding name

funny weird or funny ha-ha?

Posted by: anachronda at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (oY6Yp)

166 It's wonderful that men never look older than their chronological age.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (8Cor4)

Just another thing we are better at than women, sorry!

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (qIyYj)

167 155 nova he wants the uranium
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:04 PM (j+aD2)

Trump wants it, but he's not planning on sending in 10K military troops into Iran to get it.

We may be reliving Groundshog Day to see if Israel can spirit it out in the ways that they have...but even then, Trump will only give them so much time.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (tOcjL)

168 Meghan Kelly is 55. She doesn't look like a tranny and looks younger than her age. I don't care and can't determine whether someone puts Vaseline on lenses. If she looked like a supermodel it wouldn't make any difference. Her opinions are completely objectionable and she's obviously sold out for money.

It's wonderful that men never look older than their chronological age.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (8Cor4)

Why are you doing this ?

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (GD0B3)

169 Rather than looking at vaseline/surgery enhanced faces, look at the hands, they seldom lie.

yep

hands and neck

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (j+aD2)

170 I can see that I haven't missed much on not having a working TV since about 2012. I have missed much of Meghan Kelly and Tucker Carlson's fall and haven't clicked on their videos on the net.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (8Cor4)

171 Good God what a bunch of fucking weirdos.
Posted by: JROD at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM

I'm standing right here.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (4NO2D)

172 IIRC when Hollywood began to fail, they'd boast about international box office, until the rest of the world began to hate them too.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (wBaIH)

173 I instructed The Missus to get me an orange at the store over the weekend.
Gonna slice it and put it in a tray to hopefully attract some Baltimore Orioles (the species of bird) to my BirdCam this weekend.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (DgMqy)

174 Bluejays are nasty ornery things

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (qIyYj)

175 The blue gnat catcher is my new favorite bird.

Posted by: I may be smol but I will kick your ass at May 06, 2026 02:07 PM (anL5R)

176 162 Rather than looking at vaseline/surgery enhanced faces, look at the hands, they seldom lie.

indeed.

Posted by: the sign-language guy from mandela's funeral at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (oY6Yp)

177 look at the hands, they seldom lie.
--------

Exactly.

Posted by: Eric Swalwell at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (qIyYj)

178 You know who's not a Withered Aryan Hooker?

This pottery artist.

https://youtube.com/shorts/44TKm-4qEoQ

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (dK+Kv)

179 172 IIRC when Hollywood began to fail, they'd boast about international box office, until the rest of the world began to hate them too.

omg that's right!

lol Field Marshal you are on to something

it's like a "my boyfriend lives in Canada, you wouldn't know him" type situation lol

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (j+aD2)

180 I just looked up Shepherd Smith and he literally has done nothing since 2022. No podcasts , no reports. Must be enjoying life with his Italian boyfriend

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (gu0hJ)

181 Are the cherries in season yet?

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 02:09 PM (nvKZ7)

182 Tucker is like a child. A middle-schooler who has had so many wedgies he's afraid to leave study hall.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 02:09 PM (D1E+2)

183 173 I instructed The Missus to get me an orange at the store over the weekend.
Gonna slice it and put it in a tray to hopefully attract some Baltimore Orioles (the species of bird) to my BirdCam this weekend.

I love love love orioles!

I tried the orange thing but they ignored it. they still go to the feeders tho? maybe I was doing the orange slice thing wrong

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (j+aD2)

184 blue birds are too small
Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:05 PM (j+aD2)
====

Yup brave bluebirds who think they own our yard. They come also whenever they see Boy F. because he refills the feeders.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (3DUq5)

185 @178 she shakes that sweater purty like

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (gu0hJ)

186 Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (j+aD2)

Funny... growing up I really DID have a girlfriend in Canada.

You wouldn't know her but she was pretty hot.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (qIyYj)

187 It's wonderful that men never look older than their chronological age.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:45 PM (8Cor4)

Beauty comes from within. She's ugly all the way out.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (dK+Kv)

188 180 I just looked up Shepherd Smith and he literally has done nothing since 2022. No podcasts , no reports. Must be enjoying life with his Italian boyfriend
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (gu0hJ)

62 and a net worth of $30M (with no kids?) means you can disappear and enjoy retirement...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (tOcjL)

189 Yup brave bluebirds who think they own our yard. They come also whenever they see Boy F. because he refills the feeders.

that's amazing honestly

good for them!

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (j+aD2)

190 163 Ok, if Piers Morgan is an ageing poof, does that mean his wife, Ciela Walden, is available, because I would consider polyamory if that's the case. In fact, I considered it already and does anyone have her phone number?

https://tinyurl.com/5efd6f8e
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 02:06 PM (LPC3S)

You might have a shot, as she's been rather publicly cucking him for some time.

Posted by: It's kinda gross actually at May 06, 2026 02:10 PM (TbWk/)

191 Ace, love how you slice and dice these odious better than Dan Ackroyd with his Bass-O-Matic.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 02:11 PM (pYzM6)

192 Celia Walden is a good-looking gal. Kinda like Nicole Kidman with bigger boobs.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:11 PM (77rzZ)

193 USN disabled another Iran-flagged ship (unladed tanker) trying to break the blockade.

Doubt we'll walk away and call it a day, regardless of what (the dimmest) Trump voters "think" or want. Would be idiotic and almost properly interpreted as a defeat by the only ones who matter, the adversaries.

The truly preposterous kabuki on "Lebanon" is almost the more interesting thing at the moment, incredibly. Always allow for unknown/other considerations, but all attempts to find even a PR excuse for this ridiculous process have failed. Marco's comments yesterday seem to suggest he shares the foundational delusion (Lebanon is a state, Hezb is just a spoiler), though who knows.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (U/Byj)

194 Odious idiots…

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (pYzM6)

195 136 the crow visited yesterday. He was resplendent. He really liked the blueberries I put out. He stuffed like five into his beak and throat and then flew off, maybe to deposit them in his nest.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (1wjle)
**********************
Feeding his mate and babies.

We have red finch nesting in a hanging basket. The only time the male gets involved is when he feeds babies and the mama bird. The mother bird built the nest. Otherwise he's useless and probably has another bird or two on the side. Sometimes he babysits while mama goes to the feeder for seed (they only eat seeds).

When they fly off I can use my front porch again as my dude has become a bird man. This is his new hobby.

He notes (he has a bird camera on the nest with a solar panel) that mama is looking fat again. I am going to use the front porch if she's going to lay some more eggs. I think we can peacefully get along.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (WONhk)

196 The only thing that truly can explain these inexplicable heal turns is demonic possession.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (XV/Pl)

197 >>I don't think you should be allowed in Congress if you have a funny-sounding name

a "star wars name" heh

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (8Fxbo)

198 Peak Megyn Kelly was pretty hot. About... 2004-2008?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (zZu0s)

199 @171 toby928-lol, no not anyone here.......well a few might be under suspicion. : )

Posted by: JROD at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (IlL6s)

200 She used to (don't know about now) have that fount of legal wisdom Andrew McCarthy on pretty regularly for some reason. Most of her guests now are Woke Reich weirdos..and gossipy Mark Halperin.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 02:13 PM (GD0B3)

201 The only thing that truly can explain these inexplicable heal turns is demonic possession.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (XV/Pl)

Or they never meant anything they said in the first place.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:13 PM (qIyYj)

202 >>>Look I've got an audience to satisfy and that audience is Victor Davis Hanson.

Ace, you got a bunch of birders up in here. Time to run them off.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:13 PM (dK+Kv)

203 201 The only thing that truly can explain these inexplicable heal turns is demonic possession.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (XV/Pl)

Or they never meant anything they said in the first place.
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:13 PM (qIyYj)

This 100%...they only ever said what they were paid well to say...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:14 PM (tOcjL)

204 The only thing that truly can explain these inexplicable heal turns is demonic possession.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (XV/Pl)

'There is something that opposes God and turns the hearts of Men. The Devil is as good a name as any.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 02:14 PM (zZu0s)

205 178 You know who's not a Withered Aryan Hooker?

This pottery artist.

https://youtube.com/shorts/44TKm-4qEoQ
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (dK+Kv)

Mesmerizing. Hypnotizing.

Posted by: She can wedge my clay anytime at May 06, 2026 02:14 PM (TbWk/)

206 I can use my front porch again as my dude has become a bird man. This is his new hobby.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM

Have you considered introducing him to model railroading?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (0sNs1)

207 >funny weird or funny ha-ha?

Posted by: anachronda
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funny hmm
jamal paypal or whatever her name is, I suspect she has questionable loyalties
like ilhan omar
I don't want people like this in our government at any level or office

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (ZxPkt)

208 "I tried the orange thing but they ignored it. they still go to the feeders tho? maybe I was doing the orange slice thing wrong"

I've only seen Orioles a couple of times in my neighborhood over the years. They must be shy and my feeders are usually busy bird hubs.

Yes, the orange slice thing is a shot in the dark.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (DgMqy)

209 Me-Again Kelly wants men to lust after her. Problem is, she's shriveled up and has a big mouth.

There really is nothing in her big brain I want to hear.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (D1E+2)

210 The male blue-gray gnat catcher looks like an "Angry Bird". Literally. Like the in the video game.

Posted by: I may be smol but I will kick your ass at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (anL5R)

211 Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible. Bitch is spreading more Vaseline over delicate apertures than David French.

Invented by Baba Wawa.
Popularized by Diane Sawya.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (wtvvX)

212 Celia Walden

Ahhh, boobs

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (Kt19C)

213 The only thing that truly can explain these inexplicable heal turns is demonic possession.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM (XV/Pl)
=====================
I believe that also explains Democrats turning Commie Jihadist.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (LPC3S)

214
Megyn's flip-flopped more than Arlen Specter in his whole career.

She's got more flip-flops than the tourists walking around Waikiki during the vacation season.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (y9nCu)

215 Now I can’t get Carlos Santana out of my head.

Posted by: epador at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (l0Kbi)

216 @201

>>Or they never meant anything they said in the first place.

We have a 35 year history of Tucker Carlson's media career.

Anti-Semitism is not something that anti-semites hide very well.

Like Veganism and Cross Fit, you know pretty quickly what they're into.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (XV/Pl)

217 This pottery artist.

https://youtube.com/shorts/44TKm-4qEoQ
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (dK+Kv)

More movement than a Sandy Koufax curve ball.

+1

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (zZu0s)

218 The blue gnat catcher is my new favorite bird.

In San Diego’s North Park, there is a tiny park where the sidewalks have bird names inscribed on each paver. Every time I walk past it it strikes me how man of them could be superhero name.

Blue-grey gnat catcher isn’t one of them.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (EXyHK)

219 I can use my front porch again as my dude has become a bird man. This is his new hobby.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:12 PM

Have you considered introducing him to ~~model railroading~~ boobs?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (0sNs1)

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:17 PM (dK+Kv)

220 my favorite bird is the oriole. . .

but my favorite alien-bird-type-thing is the hummingbird!

haven't seen yet but cannot wait

little gems

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:17 PM (j+aD2)

221 215 Now I can’t get Carlos Santana out of my head.

Me neither-

Hold on, nothing's the same
Tell me why I feel this way
Life wouldn't be worth living without you

All along I've been the pretender
But now that's gone forever
Nobody's ever loved me like you do
Nobody's broken through

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 02:17 PM (DgMqy)

222 Like Veganism and Cross Fit, you know pretty quickly what they're into.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (XV/Pl)

The point is he may not mean anything he says, he will speak for the highest bidder.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:18 PM (qIyYj)

223 NYC mayor says city tax system is broken.

Yeah, it's called socialism. Dumbass.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 02:18 PM (9lqZe)

224 More movement than a Sandy Koufax curve ball.

+1

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (zZu0s)

And that's just below your screen

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:18 PM (qIyYj)

225 >>In San Diego’s North Park, there is a tiny park where the sidewalks have bird names inscribed on each paver. Every time I walk past it it strikes me how man of them could be superhero name.

bushtit
titmouse
boobie
peacock. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (8Fxbo)

226 216 @201

>>Or they never meant anything they said in the first place.

We have a 35 year history of Tucker Carlson's media career.

Anti-Semitism is not something that anti-semites hide very well.

Like Veganism and Cross Fit, you know pretty quickly what they're into.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:16 PM (XV/Pl)

Well, before he was just reading what other people wrote on teleprompters...his current views only came out once he had to write his own stuff...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (tOcjL)

227 Idiots like Qatarlson and Me-Again are in the uncanny valley between people who are old enough to know that they don't quite understand Gen Z/Alpha culture and never will and are okay being largely oblivious to it, and people younger than them that can at least grok what the internet of 2026 is and how it works.

Instead they're this weird "how do you do, fellow kids" meme where they're trying to be young and hip and cool like Hasan Piker or that skank that runs the Call Her Daddy podcast. Except they're too old to be cool. And they don't know shit about the internet so they're huffing their own farts because they get a lot of "engagement" but it's all bots.

Cliff's Notes: They're retards.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (oqH4h)

228 It would be different if he wanted us to nation build, but he doesn't. AKA - if he leaves now, that's okay with me, and probably most of his voters.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:02 PM (tOcjL)

If he doesn't get the enriched nuclear fuel, the entire effort has failed. That's been the stated goal from the start, that's more important than anything else. Once the US is given that, then the rest can be negotiated. Without that, the war MUST go on until the Regime is completely destroyed.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (rGqqI)

229 So Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu?

According to Tucker, Trump is the Antichrist.
So casting supernatural spells on half the country would be on brand.

I guess this would make Bibi the False Prophet from Revelations?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (6ydKt)

230 NYC mayor says city tax system is broken.
==
Let's fix it with something that not only doesn't work, but has killed 100's of millions!

Posted by: Communist Mamdami at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (anL5R)

231 Nice, and interesting. IDF took out commander + deputy of Hezb's "Radwan Force", which is their most-trained/best-equipped element. In southern Beirut. First hit there since the Hottest Shootiest Ceasefire in History started.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (U/Byj)

232
I know this was posted earlier in the comments but how retarded can you be to say that the sanctions are the equivalent of bombing their infrastructure???

Breitbart News
@BreitbartNews
·
1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

She says Trump's economic sanctions against the Communist regime are equivalent to illegally bombing the nation's infrastructure.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 02:20 PM (kX27y)

233 Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (8Fxbo)

You are such a child.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:20 PM (qIyYj)

234 "I put a spell on you"

Posted by: Screamin' Jay Hawkins at May 06, 2026 02:20 PM (iNp3L)

235 Man, if I had cable or social media accounts, my BP would be soaring.

Posted by: mrp at May 06, 2026 02:21 PM (rj6Yv)

236 >>but my favorite alien-bird-type-thing is the hummingbird!

haven't seen yet but cannot wait

little gems

Saw a napping nightjar at the botanic gardens last weekend - omg, cool birdy.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:21 PM (8Fxbo)

237 There is something seriously wrong with those two. Or they're bought.

Posted by: Howard at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (y2X1J)

238 NYC mayor says city tax system is broken.

Yeah, it's called socialism. Dumbass.
Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 02:18 PM (9lqZe)
======================
The magic unicorn farts didn't work?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (LPC3S)

239 This pottery artist.

https://youtube.com/shorts/44TKm-4qEoQ
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:08 PM (dK+Kv)

***
I think she is jiggling her Bobs on purpose.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (affD0)

240 "Then shut the fuck up you brain-damaged retard."

I find myself saying exactly this to more and more people lately.

Posted by: Weasel at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (1S3fY)

241 Ace: "So Trump is a sorcerer who can control people with mind spells But Also Trump is "being held hostage" by Bibi Netanyahu?"

Plainly, Bibi is the superior wizard.

Trump is Saruman, but Netanyahu is Sauron.

Posted by: mindful webworker - dude, what have you been tolkien? at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (ET/Ht)

242 We got a badass hawk around here. Sometimes he’ll perch on our back fence above the rhododendron, because that’s where the sparrows like to hang out. When emerge from the rhododendron, he takes off after them.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (77rzZ)

243 I have seen hummingbirds and hummingbird moths in my garden.

Hummingbird moths are amazing. They float just like a hummingbird.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (qIyYj)

244 228

If he doesn't get the enriched nuclear fuel, the entire effort has failed. That's been the stated goal from the start, that's more important than anything else. Once the US is given that, then the rest can be negotiated. Without that, the war MUST go on until the Regime is completely destroyed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 02:19 PM (rGqqI)

Or it doesn't. I'm sure this conversation is happening a lot. What are we willing to spend/risk and how long are we willing to spend/risk it. By actions so far, it seems they will not put US troops on the ground in numbers to get it. They will also not risk anhilating the Iranian people to get it. So the US is not willing to do anything to get it. There may be many things they aren't willing to do, and they may settle for "promises" as the out if what they ARE willing to do doesn't or seemingly can't accomplish the goal.

Wars don't always go the way you want or expect. And as I've said, every way you hand tie yourself makes you less and less likely to get what you want done.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (tOcjL)

245 One summer, I watched a bubblebee and a hummingbird fight an extended dogfight over some flowers.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (4NO2D)

246 Look at the picture on Kelly’s Wii page. Zoom in.

She’s got more wrinkles than the four day old grape Ace just fed me.

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (0ZmKh)

247 bushtit; titmouse; boobie; peacock…

The latter two are not, apparently, “Perching Birds of San Diego” or “Local Birds of North Park”.

But there is a “Cliff Swallow”, which seems an appropriate porn name for one of the London Boys.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (EXyHK)

248 @226

>>Well, before he was just reading what other people wrote on teleprompters...his current views only came out once he had to write his own stuff.

He's written for major publications since the early 90's.

If he was a true anti-Semite, it would have permeated his writing, similar to Pat Buchanan's.

At the end of the day, it's probably as has been alluded, his anti-Semitism is part of his business model.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (XV/Pl)

249 Nothing can be actually or seriously negotiated with the IRGC, or Hezbollah, or Hamas. Other than flimsy expedient short-term nonsense. Carry on.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 02:23 PM (U/Byj)

250 Look at how much Vaseline Me-Again is spreading over the camera lens to make it gauzy and soft-focus so that her wrinkles are less visible.

Do we have to?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (dK+Kv)

Pro digital video cameras have that feature built in,. Selectable in the set-up menu. Our studio cameras had that feature back in 2006.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at May 06, 2026 02:24 PM (5xuJ/)

251 >>Hummingbird moths are amazing. They float just like a hummingbird.

Oh yes, have only seen the hummingbird moth once.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:24 PM (8Fxbo)

252 I have barn swallows nesting in the vaulted entrance above my front door.

I wish they didn't nest there as I am tired of spraying bird shit off my porch.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 02:24 PM (oqH4h)

253 I think she is jiggling her Bobs on purpose.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 06, 2026 02:22 PM (affD0)

What? Perhaps I should study more closely to see if I can detect such boob sorcery.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:25 PM (dK+Kv)

254 off sock

Posted by: Gref at May 06, 2026 02:25 PM (5rh/l)

255 Tucker Carlson said Trump is the anti Christ? Bonkers . Here are some thoughts on the anti Christ:

https://tinyurl.com/yrv53crb

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 02:25 PM (PFs9e)

256 Costco has that huge pork or beef log whatever it is.

I cooked and portioned it, just heated some up and it's in Ralphy's dog kibble. The dry dog food is all over the place but the meat went well...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 02:25 PM (Sco7b)

257 NYC mayor says city tax system is broken.

Yeah, it's called socialism. Dumbass.
Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 02:18 PM (9lqZe)
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He ran out of other peoples money?

Posted by: zombie Margaret Thatcher, honorary President at May 06, 2026 02:26 PM (knl5M)

258 My current theory:

Tucker, Candace and Megyn went to the same Diddy Party and contracted syphilis which ran straight to their brains.

Posted by: Stu Podaso at May 06, 2026 02:26 PM (thcCd)

259 Tucker Carlson said Trump is the anti Christ

Nonsense. The Son of Perdition will have better hair.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 02:26 PM (4NO2D)

260 Have you considered introducing him to model railroading boobs?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 02:15 PM (0sNs1)

Oh, he has an entire model train room for our grandson, he says. The bird camera is for our eldest granddaughter, he says.

Not going to comment on my boobs as this is a family blog.

He stays busy and plays the guitar a lot. Keeps him off the streets and tame in our castle.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:26 PM (WONhk)

261
Meyagains OnlyFans is going to be a bust too.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 02:27 PM (IifOV)

262 Has Vance distanced himself at all from Tucker? They seemed pretty close for a while

Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 02:27 PM (sOtuf)

263 Not far from North Park but lately not a big variety of birds. Crows galore. Hummingbirds all the time year round. Not much else (mourning doves occasionally though not recently, great horned owls at night, very cool, hunting rodents). Presence of what looks like a very large Coopers hawk might explain some of this. Crows must have nest nearby because they dive-bomb him all the time when he's cruising the updrafts along the valley rim.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 02:27 PM (U/Byj)

264 He stays busy and plays the guitar a lot. Keeps him off the streets and tame in our castle.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:26 PM (WONhk)

Sounds like a well-rounded household.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:28 PM (dK+Kv)

265 I have a Red Tailed Hawk that lives in the forest behind my house. It is a thing of beauty when the bird hunts and I have a front row seat on occasion.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 06, 2026 02:28 PM (affD0)

266 What? Perhaps I should study more closely to see if I can detect such boob sorcery.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 02:25 PM (dK+Kv)

Does it matter if she's doing it on purpose? What are we now, Sherlock Holmes?

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:30 PM (qIyYj)

267 >>I have a Red Tailed Hawk that lives in the forest behind my house. It is a thing of beauty when the bird hunts and I have a front row seat on occasion.

Lucky!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:30 PM (8Fxbo)

268 Hummingbirds are friendly.

In two different summers I had one fly up under my giant hat with me, make eye contact from a few inches away, and fly off.

It was startling but cool that he/she wanted to meet one of the people who plant the flowers and roses that they like.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:30 PM (WONhk)

269 Meyagains OnlyFans is going to be a bust too.
Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 02:27 PM (IifOV)

Maybe not. Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, early 50s now, I think) made some ridiculous amount of money when she opened hers (heh) a few weeks ago.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 06, 2026 02:31 PM (zZu0s)

270 Some wag on twixxer dubbed these guys "Podcastinians" which is pretty good. Speaking of which, did anybody else catch Carlson's latest? This guy is definitely gone off the deep end: https://tinyurl.com/yzc9ypfn

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 06, 2026 02:31 PM (V362x)

271 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 02:32 PM (X0axn)

272 We too have a hawk that likes hunting in our back yard. He sometimes even sits right on the back of a chair on the patio, so he has a great view of the yard below. A spectacular bird.

Posted by: zombie Margaret Thatcher, honorary President at May 06, 2026 02:32 PM (knl5M)

273 Ok, well, he's not fired, but it seems he's been f*cking up to the point they reprimanded him for poor performance.

I can't even.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 02:32 PM (X0axn)

274 The Mississippi Kites arrived in my area (DFW)
yesterday. Think we have Great Crested Flycatchers possibly nesting. Also, Yellow crowned Night Herons usually nest in the Bald Cypresses behind my house. And a Red shouldered Hawk comes around occasionally. Once he landed on my birdbath.

Posted by: The Crow at May 06, 2026 02:33 PM (nvKZ7)

275 It was startling but cool that he/she wanted to meet one of the people who plant the flowers and roses that they like.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 06, 2026 02:30 PM (WONhk)

Or he thought you were one...

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:33 PM (qIyYj)

276 Red tail hawks are the long-term norm here, always have been. But some new kid in town has driven them out. Coopers hawks (sp?) will kill them - pretty territorial and not screwing around (brother down near the beach found red tail body parts in his yard for a while when a Coopers was establishing his boundaries).

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 02:34 PM (U/Byj)

277 And all those 'conservative stalwarts' have sold their souls and it'll be fun to watch them reap the benefits of a muslham relationship, being non-muslham.

Enjoy taqiyya, bitches. They pretend not to be orthodox. They will show it as they're raping you, enslaving you, robbing you, then killing you.

It's what they do.

Know islham, no peace.

No islham, know peace.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 02:34 PM (X0axn)

278 Open Source Intel @Osint613
17m

All USAF transponders are off in the Persian Gulf.

First time I’m seeing this since the war began.

https://tinyurl.com/yvkma68a

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 02:35 PM (lR5Ug)

279 273 Ok, well, he's not fired, but it seems he's been f*cking up to the point they reprimanded him for poor performance.

I can't even.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 02:32 PM (X0axn)

If this is the brother, has he submitted a request and asked for disability accomodations? You can't be saved by a non-declared disability after you've f'ed up...so sooner is better...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 02:36 PM (tOcjL)

280 >>It was startling but cool that he/she wanted to meet one of the people who plant the flowers and roses that they like.

Have you seen the Spencer Pratt hummingbird videos?
He used to post them from his back yard - they had a ton. All gone after the fire.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:36 PM (8Fxbo)

281 three dots fyi you are cracking me up

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:37 PM (j+aD2)

282 Whoever is anti-Islam, I'm on their side.

I'm confused about who says what, who thinks what, and who is manipulated by whom and who is being paid by whomever.

Anyway, I don't like Islam and will fight on the side that doesn't like Islam creeping into their country.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:38 PM (aZm/F)

283 Hummingbirds are friendly.

Ha. You must have a different breed of hummingbird where you live. The ones around here are cute little bullies. My mom used to have multiple hummingbird feeders on her side deck. The little stinkers would swarm those feeders and fight each other for a spot to feed. I remember sitting out on the deck trying in vain to get some sun while they dive bombed me. Friendly my a$$.

Posted by: Tuna at May 06, 2026 02:38 PM (lJ0H4)

284 All USAF transponders are off in the Persian Gulf.

OK, Smart Milblog commenters, what does this imply?

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 02:39 PM (vTZFs)

285 32 @BreitbartNews
·
1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

That's a crime, is it not? Rando american citizen doing foreign policy?

Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 02:40 PM (6+ehB)

286 All USAF transponders are off in the Persian Gulf.

OK, Smart Milblog commenters, what does this imply?
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 02:39 PM (vTZFs)

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

It means Leon is getting larger.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2026 02:40 PM (2UnvF)

287 That's a crime, is it not? Rando american citizen doing foreign policy?
Posted by: Nelly

Check the “If done by a conservative” clause

Posted by: Kratwurst at May 06, 2026 02:42 PM (36bTp)

288 >>Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

That's a crime, is it not? Rando american citizen doing foreign policy?

Naturalized US citizen

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 02:42 PM (8Fxbo)

289 1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.

That's a crime, is it not? Rando american citizen doing foreign policy?
Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 02:40 PM (6+ehB)

-------

Arrest that bitch's ass.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 06, 2026 02:43 PM (aZm/F)

290 Well damn its been forever since I visited. Glad Ace is still going strong and hasn't passed in a cabinet accident.
I hope everybody is doing fine

Posted by: Behold!!! the of NCJ lives at May 06, 2026 02:43 PM (hYm/I)

291 three dots fyi you are cracking me up

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 06, 2026 02:37 PM (j+aD2)

Always good to know. It's like tuning an instrument. Or polishing a bishop.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:44 PM (qIyYj)

292 All USAF transponders were off during Operation Midnight Hammer too.

Except for the ones the USAF wanted milbloggers to see.

It's SOP for any aircraft involved in offensive/defensive operations in a war zone. AKA... business as usual.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 02:44 PM (jehhT)

293 Whoa
I still have the same hash

Posted by: Behold!!! the og NCJ lives at May 06, 2026 02:44 PM (hYm/I)

294
VASELINE
Petroleum- Based and Allah Approved!]/i]

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 02:44 PM (iJfKG)

295
When I was living in SoCal, there was a small hawk that hung around the building where I worked. He used to hunt rats in the auto parts yard over the fence from the parking area. Once I caught a glimpse of him struggling to fly to the top of a short telephone pole at the fence line, struggling because his ratburger lunch was still alive and bucking like a bronco. Finally got up to the top of the pole and started digging into the rat's abdomen looking for the tasty parts... while the rat was still squirming.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 02:45 PM (y9nCu)

296 That's a crime, is it not? Rando american citizen doing foreign policy?
Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 02:40 PM (6+ehB)
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Hatch Act, but lol @ thinking she'd ever get convicted, because it's (D)ifferent for her.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 02:48 PM (oqH4h)

297 296. Has anyone ever been busted by the Hatch Act?
Plus being an election year they would wet themselves if they had a martyr

Posted by: Behold!!! the og NCJ lives at May 06, 2026 02:51 PM (hYm/I)

298 > I remember sitting out on the deck trying in vain to get some sun while they dive bombed me. Friendly my a$$.
----

don't wear anything red
hummingbirds love red
red means food
they will fly right at red to check it out

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 02:52 PM (ZxPkt)

299
Hummingbirds are friendly.

Ha. You must have a different breed of hummingbird where you live. The ones around here are cute little bullies. My mom used to have multiple hummingbird feeders on her side deck. The little stinkers would swarm those feeders and fight each other for a spot to feed. I remember sitting out on the deck trying in vain to get some sun while they dive bombed me. Friendly my a$$.
Posted by: Tuna at May 06, 2026 02:38 PM (lJ0H4)

Heh. Like the H-birds that hang around my dad's place. He has about four feeders in the backyard, and one out front. Fearless little brutes.

They all need "Thug Life" miniature tattoos.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 02:54 PM (y9nCu)

300 Trump put a spell on me this morning - I got up and went to work, I worked hard, also paid bills on time, was professional and kind to people, came home and cooked, cleaned, fed my pets, and looking forward to watching a good movie on TV tonight. Oh, I also love my country and fellow Americans that also love my country.

Damn that sorcerer Trump!

Posted by: Cheri at May 06, 2026 03:31 PM (oiNtH)

301 Hey Megyn, want to get real excited? Go travel to the Middle East. Just ask Lara Logan.

Lara Logan, Former CBS New Reporter
Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 2011

"Ray (Our Security) told me to stay on my feet and hold onto him," she continued. "If I was knocked down, I'd die. I fought the assault as best I could for 15 minutes, but they tore all my clothes off and raped me with their hands, with flagpoles and with sticks. They sodomized me over and over. They were fighting for my body. I couldn't hold on to Ray any longer. There was a moment I gave up, but I kept thinking about my two babies."

Posted by: Cheri at May 06, 2026 03:41 PM (oiNtH)

302 @BreitbartNews
·
1h
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announces she has been working with foreign countries to supply oil to Cuba, in defiance of President Trump.
Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 01:38 PM (ZxPkt)

That must be a heck of a conversation...

J: "I think you should send a full tanker of oil to Cuba as a lowly opposition Rep."

A: "Who is paying for this oil and tanker?"

J: "You should out of concern for Cuba"

A: "Is the US Navy in agreement?"

J: "No."

A: "One more problem. This is a Taco Bell restaurant"

Posted by: Oldcat at May 06, 2026 03:42 PM (8avO+)

303 Has Vance distanced himself at all from Tucker? They seemed pretty close for a while
Posted by: 496 at May 06, 2026 02:27 PM (sOtuf)

Tucker's brother no longer works for Vance.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 06, 2026 03:46 PM (8avO+)

304 Watch for these three things in the next year or two. You read it here first.

1. Ace turns on JD Vance and demands he lose the nomination.
2. Ace says that Actually Ben Shapiro is the true MAGA hero that we need right now.
3. Ace decides that criticism of Israel should be a crime and, no, there isn't a constitutional problem.

Posted by: Kitty litter box at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM (nUedY)

305 Posted by: Kitty litter box at May 06, 2026 04:53 PM

Such weak trolling.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 06, 2026 05:50 PM (4NO2D)

306 As a concerned conservative, I'm deeply concerned about the concerning deep criticism of our beloved grifters. True American conservatives and real conservative Americans know that the greatest principles of our ideology are denouncing Israel, tricksy Jews, and Donald Trump.

Posted by: Concerned Conservative Pakistani at May 06, 2026 07:13 PM (ugzsr)

The Long-Awaited Defenestration of the Philosopher Kings

JJ mentioned this but I really wanted to post about it.

I've seen some establishment-oriented "conservatives" using Tuq'r Qarlson and Nick Fuentes and Withered Aryan Hooker Me-Again Kelly as proof that we should never have aligned with "the populists."

Nonsense. There are bad apples in every bunch. And in case the establishment pussies didn't notice, it was the populists -- not the establishment c**ts whom no one trusts or respects -- who drove the bad-actor Nazis and Islamists out of the party.

Jonah Goldberg and David French and the Bulwark Krue did not exorcise Candace Owens and Ian Carroll from the movement. We did.

I mention this because the establishment and populists disagree sharply on one fundamental point of representational governance.

The establishment types, like the "journalists" whose good opinion they so desperately crave, falsely believe that they are some really smart customers. No one believes they are smart, except for they themselves. But they are absolutely convinced on this point. They have argued with themselves about how genius they are and they won that argument with themselves, because they're so wise and persuasive.

This leads to their theory of respresentational governance: We, the stupid people who are incapable of higher-level, abstract, future-oriented thought, have elected these Sages and Philosophers to do our thinking for us.

When we elect these c**ts, that is the end of our involvement in the political process. Our further thoughts are not welcome because we are so gosh-darn bad at thinking we would just exhaust the lucid minds of Philosopher Kings with our retarded ramblings. The establishment does not seek our counsel, it only seeks our grant of power to it, One Time, after which they will literally never again check in with us.

And I say "One Time" because of the fact -- which may be changing (Spoiler Alert) -- that once an establishment c**t has Conned the Rubes into granting them perpetual unchecked power, they essentially have it for life, or until they're found balls-deep inside a 15-year-old boy, because it's very hard to boot an incumbent out of office, particularly in a district or state that is strong for one party.

Contrasting with this theory of governance in which the brain-damaged troglodytes of the dirty masses grant power to establishment Philosopher Kings a single time and then let them do what their massively-powerful brains and consciences compel them to do, the brain-damaged troglodytes have a different theory altogether.

We don't think we elect these pissant mediocrities to do our thinking for us. We think we've done the thinking ourselves. We think we've done the thinking, and we elect these no-talent, no-accomplishment Student Council Vice Treasurers and Disappointed Theater Kids to heed our thinking and merely do our voting in legislative bodies for us.

Now I realize we probably "think" this because our Retard-Brains are glitching and misfiring as usual, but still, we would like to be heard on this point.

But, because it's almost impossible to get voters animated enough to vote these self-declared Philosopher Kings out of office in one-party states or districts, the establishment types who believe we've elected them to do our thinking for us been permitted to carry on acting as if we elected them to do our thinking for us, and we have not had any practical, repeatable method of correction and punishment for this grievously false conception of their role in government.

Until now, my fellow morons and brain-damaged troglodytes who have no capacity for higher-level thought.

The Philosopher Kings serving as state representatives and senators in Indiana, which, let's face it, is the government equivalent of a job as Arby's Night Manager, decided that comity with the Democrats and the good opinion of the leftwing media was far, far more important that the voters' decision that redrawing congressional districts was imperative as we close in on the most important midterms in a century.

The voters finally got their say. We won't get those lines redrawn, but we will have no representation going forward.

President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in Tuesday night's Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories.
In Indiana, Trump's revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier State's congressional boundaries was largely successful -- with the president's preferred candidates winning five of six contests.
"Everyone in Indiana politics should have learned an important lesson today: President Trump is the single most popular Republican among Hoosier voters," Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said in a statement.

I'm not so big on praising Trump here, because I didn't really elect him to do my thinking for me, either. But he's right on this issue and extremely right on the question of disciplining and ejecting arrogant, defiant "representatives."

"Indiana is a conservative state, and we deserve conservatives in our State Senate who have a pulse on Republican voters," he added.

That, on the other hand, I agree with 100%.

...
The victories by Trump-backed candidates were decisive.

Trevor De Vries topped Indiana state Sen. Dan Dernulc by a 75%-24% margin; Tracey Powell beat state Sen. Jim Buck in a 65%-35% race; and Brian Schmutzler and Michelle Davis defeated state Sens. Linda Rogers and Greg Walker, respectively, by 18-point margins.
The first incumbent taken out by Trump was longtime Indiana state Sen. Travis Holdman, who has been in office since 2008 and is a member of Indiana Senate leadership.
Holdman was bested by Blake Fiechter by a 61%-39% margin.
At press time, Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode was the only incumbent opposed to redistricting who was able to fend off a Trump-backed primary challenge.
Goode defeated Brenda Wilson in the state's District 38 primary, where a third Republican candidate in the race, Alexandra Wilson, received about 10% of the vote.
The White House had pressured Alexandra Wilson to get out of the race ahead of Tuesday's primary, reportedly over concerns her candidacy would confuse voters attempting to cast ballots for Brenda Wilson.

Will Chamberlain
@willchamberlain
15h
The base isn't stupid. Rule #1 of being a Republican officeholder: do not weaken your own voters' electoral power.
Some Indiana State Senators thought they were clever and didn't have to obey this rule. They will be private citizens shortly.

No Murkowskis:

Indiana has a sore loser law.
They can't run after losing a primary.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

🚨 JUST IN: "Republican" State Senators in Indiana, who REJECTED Trump's calls to redraw their Congressional maps, are LOSING their seats tonight

Trump endorsed their primary opponents, and they're dropping like FLIES 🔥

Indiana's US House Reps would've been 100% REPUBLICAN had… pic.twitter.com/Ag8urvf7aU
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 5, 2026

🚨 WOW! Some of the RINO Indiana State Senators ousted by Donald Trump tonight served in the State Legislature for almost *20 YEARS*

RINO reign coming to an end 🔥

"Republicans who have served for nearly 20 years, each one of them who lost, voted against the President's… pic.twitter.com/zu8UNXPWQL
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 6, 2026

🚨BLOODBATH IN INDIANA🚨

Weak Republican Indiana State Senators who refused to redistrict are dropping like flies. Trump-endorsed candidates winning in LANDSLIDES

The scorecard:

SD 19 - WIN
SD 39 - WIN
SD 1 - WIN
SD 6 - WIN
SD 41 - WIN
SD 11 - WIN
SD 21 - WIN
SD 23 - TOSSUP pic.twitter.com/6C4a07EY3p
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 6, 2026

This mewling sissy says it's "unchristian" to vote him out of office for refusing to do what the voters demand of him but also adds that he's "not bitter."

Soon-to-be former Indiana State Senator Travis Holdman, who was one of the deciding Republican votes that blocked redistricting in the state, says he only lost because he was “retaliated against.”

No, you lost because when we tell you to jump, you should be asking how high. pic.twitter.com/c3eTE68G6v
— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) May 6, 2026

Go to hell, Fake Christian Narcissist. Christ did not mandate your re-election.

Go finger your buddy David French up the ass and whine about how the swine-men of the GOP just don't appreciate your brilliance enough.

You have that in common with Barack Hussein Obama. In fact, you've got a few things in common with Barack Hussein Obama.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:25 PM

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1 oops, read the content

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (CWTWj)

2 Howdy ace

Posted by: Doof at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (K44eM)

3 i mean first

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 06, 2026 12:27 PM (CWTWj)

4 First.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at May 06, 2026 12:27 PM (VkY89)

5 First! It is the will of Allah!

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at May 06, 2026 12:27 PM (Vpqw1)

6 vote for us, we know what's best and we're not really democrats, really

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (CWTWj)

7 "The base isn't stupid."

I beg to differ.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (vFG9F)

8 I've seen some establishment-oriented "conservatives" using Tuq'r Qarlson and Nick Fuentes and Withered Aryan Hooker Me-Again Kelly as proof that we should never have aligned with "the populists."

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Tucker is the only one who seemed to be on our side at all.

Megyn was always a grifter (NBC out front should have told ya) and Fuentes was anti-Trump from the moment he showed up.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (LWGzg)

9 I still do not know who Ian Carroll is.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (bss/y)

10 This leads to their theory of respresentational governance: We, the stupid people who are incapable of higher-level, abstract, future-oriented thought, have elected these Sages and Philosophers to do our thinking for us.

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"I would have used more jargon, but yes."
-Woodrow Wilson

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (LWGzg)

11 R.I.P. Ted Turner

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (8jQKl)

12 Withered Aryan hooker.

Heh.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (bss/y)

13 "We're the captain now."

Something that we need to impress on our political betters at every chance.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (jehhT)

14 DID SOMEONE SAY THERE WOULD BE....

DEFENESTRATION!??!?!

....Its like someone put out the batsignal...

And I am here to answer!!!!

Posted by: Defenestratus at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (WYStd)

15 >>>9 I still do not know who Ian Carroll is.

someone called him "gay Nazi pizzaboy." He has the gayest thin mustache this side of John Waters. He is a literal Nazi who, like Nick Fuentes, urges his followers to vote against actual conservatives.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (1wjle)

16 The American political system is supposed to keep politicians in fear that if they don't do what the electorate wants they'll be voted out.

Did this State Senator bother to see what his voters wanted him to do? Obviously not.

Or imagine an analogy. I hire a man to replace my roof. He agrees to it and gives me a basic layout of what he is going to do.

And then after I pay him he instead decides my roof is fine and instead tears down my deck.

I and anyone else would get rid of this guy no?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (sKqQm)

17 Our leaders believe they can think better than

Oh, commercials over.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (Sco7b)

18 I wonder if Mike Pence will end up under an overpass.

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (Oy/m2)

19 The biggest loser in the Indiana primaries last night: Mike Pence.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (8jQKl)

20 The Philosopher Kings serving as state representatives and senators in Indiana, which, let's face it, is the government equivalent of a job as Arby's Night Manager, decided that comity with the Democrats and the good opinion of the leftwing media was far, far more important that the voters' decision that redrawing congressional districts was imperative as we close in on the most important midterms in a century.

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States are FAR more corrupt per capita than the federal government.

It's just...no one cares. Which leads the states to becoming even more corrupt.

We'd rather complain about the do-nothings in DC than the active corruption going on in Indianapolis.

It honestly takes a lot for the locals to look at their state reps and go..."These people suck so much I'm going to do something about it as radical as voting."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (LWGzg)

21 because it's very hard to boot an incumbent out of office, particularly in a district or state that is strong for one party.

At least, until the SAVE act passes, if ever.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (uEYKS)

22 The old fart lost his phony baloney job. Time to spend more time with his family.

Posted by: huerfano at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (VJX5o)

23 *looks up Ian Carroll*

Guy looks like a douche bag.

Kind of like he is trying to go for the Ian McCollum look from Forgotten Weapons.

Still have never seen him before now.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (bss/y)

24 Now, because it's almost impossible to get voters animated enough to vote these self-declared Philosopher Kings out of office in one-party states or districts, the establishment types who believe we've elected them to do our thinking for us been permitted to carry on acting as if we elected them to do our thinking for us, and we have not had any practical, repeatable method of correction and punishment for this grievously false conception of their role in government.

The truly amazing thing is that RINO barnacles like Travis Holdman simply can't accept that we, the people, have the sheer effrontery to kick him to the curb. It's taken as a personal insult, which I suppose it is, and a sign that we really shouldn't have any role in governance, since we're obviously too stupid to recognize his incandescent brilliance.

"Do you know who I am?".

Yeah, we do, MFer, that's why you'll be a greeter at Walmart next January.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (Riz8t)

25 LOL - read the content and then stared at the blank screen until it hit me "type first dummy". LOL

Will I ever learn - nope.

Well, at least us Hoosiers did our jobs!

And my man Holdman - I'll say this in the most Christian, friendly way I can - EABOD... you had one job son, one.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (VkY89)

26 R.I.P. Ted Turner, not so much RINO scum.

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (Q/FnY)

27 Another point here, Republican voters are finally starting to really pay attention to what their elected officials are doing.

This is objectively and obviously a good thing.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (sKqQm)

28 someone called him "gay Nazi pizzaboy." He has the gayest thin mustache this side of John Waters. He is a literal Nazi who, like Nick Fuentes, urges his followers to vote against actual conservatives.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (1wjle)

So... e's a Nick Fuentes wannabe?

Why?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (bss/y)

29 How high is the right response

Posted by: LASue at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (VRI8/)

30 I wonder how many of these loser will suddenly speak out for Dems as a "gesture of solidarity" for the greater good?

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (2WIwB)

31
The evolution of a standard issue Trumplainer:

1. Trump is electoral poison! We must get rid of him forever to win elections!

2. Trumpers only vote when Trump is on the ticket!

3. Ummm... errrr... you're not a real Christian!

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (qIyYj)

32 Indiana is also indicative of something I've thought for a while.

It would take an immaterial amount of money (for a national political organization) to push a state party hard to the right.

A few million bucks in signs, and suddenly name recognition for the challengers to the 10 most left GOPers in the state house is greater for those in the state house.

The state just took out something like 20% of its GOP state senators in one night.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (LWGzg)

33 Power to the peoples!

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (GD0B3)

34 Trump is no mere politician -- he's s fundamental direction in spacetime, like "up,' "down,' and 'here."

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (Av6i5)

35 Those Indiana legislators now have the opportunity to "grow in office" and "reach across the aisle" somewhere else less damaging.

Posted by: Raoul Ortega at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (j7INY)

36 >>>I'm not so big on praising Trump here, because I didn't really elect him to do my thinking for me, either. But he's right on this issue and extremely right on the question of disciplining and ejecting arrogant, defiant "representatives."

Trump's revenge is my revenge. Our revenge.

We've had it with these losers whose only calling is to get reelected and otherwise loot the treasury to steal generational wealth for themselves.

They should consider themselves fortunate that tar and feathers were not involved.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 12:33 PM (dK+Kv)

37 I had no idea Ted Turner was still alive.

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 12:33 PM (1wjle)

38 Withered Aryan Hooker Me-Again Kelly

==

Perfect.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (GD0B3)

39 I wouldn’t give Trump the credit either, and ultimately it’s not about him. MAGA is an idea. It’s founded in first principles, the core of which is that elected representatives carry out the people’s will.

Got that? Not a party. Not a donor. Not the Camber of Commerce. Not a defense contractor. Not your mistress or boy toy.

Ours.

The constitution firmly states who the owners of this government are. It’s not Trump, nor anyone else. It’s all of us.

The reason Trump has been so successful is he’s going a simple thing. He’s driving an agenda that is unquestionably the will of a vast majority of the people who elected him. Imagine that.

Long after he’s gone and by God, grace I will be voting for anyone who sticks to that same core principle.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (wn0/z)

40 States are FAR more corrupt per capita than the federal government.

It's just...no one cares. Which leads the states to becoming even more corrupt.

That depends. If the state government becomes sufficiently idiotic, corrupt, and self-worshiping, things can change. See also, Virginia.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (Riz8t)

41 37 I had no idea Ted Turner was still alive.
Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 12:33 PM (1wjle)

I have to admit I thought he was already dead too...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (Zp5pW)

42 35 Those Indiana legislators now have the opportunity to "grow in office" and "reach across the aisle" somewhere else less damaging.

Posted by: Raoul Ortega at May 06, 2026 12:32 PM (j7INY)

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State laws around how laws get passed aren't the same as in the federal legislature.

There are usually far more hurdles to overcome like multiple readings scheduled weeks apart.

Any damage they can do largely relies on what business is already being discussed.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (LWGzg)

43 Good afternoon Ace. Excellent post
I brought up Hold an in JJs thread . His constituents elected him to be their senator but their minister. Enjoy retirement you sanctimonious prick

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (gu0hJ)

44 States are FAR more corrupt per capita than the federal government.
I've been watching a scenario play out in MA that is almost comical.

The voters approved an initiative to give the State Auditor (a Dem of course) the power to do an audit of the state legislature.

To the State Auditor's credit she took up the challenge...and every other elected Dem is fighting here - and they are fighting dirty calling her all sorts of names even...gasp...a REPUBLICAN.

Now, why would they all fight an audit in such lock step? There is really only one reason...because they know what would come out...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (sKqQm)

45 We're just saving them from that awful commute to Indianapolis.

Posted by: DaveA at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (FhXTo)

46 Ted banged Barberella. I prefer to just leave it at that.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (vFG9F)

47 Question: was Alexandra Wilson on the ballot merely as a spoiler for Brenda Wilson? We have seen shenanigans like that employed against Conservatives in Canada.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (utfVc)

48 Tell me these losers wont do a Murkowski and run as independents, please

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (5FXLr)

49 For all the old men. I know a guy who is 73, and literally has an entire harem of breath taking 20 something women. The girls all know each other, in fact they brought each other to him. He is not wealthy. However he is jacked (400 lb squat), handsome, and absolutely 100% for real. If I were to cast the lead role in the movie "The Viking King" he would be my first choice. The girls don't even know that he has written a novel, or that he is a martial artist (Go to Google and type in "Judo Red and White Belt".) , or that he plays guitar.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (Da7Vv)

50 IN Rino's take on politics: Queensberry Rules

MAGA take on politics: MMA street fight.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 12:35 PM (G0vdT)

51 I wonder how many of these loser will suddenly speak out for Dems as a "gesture of solidarity" for the greater good?

Umm....all of them?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:35 PM (Riz8t)

52 44 Now, why would they all fight an audit in such lock step? There is really only one reason...because they know what would come out...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (sKqQm)

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Batch funds to the states from the federal government was...a mistake.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:35 PM (LWGzg)

53 I don't say this often, but I'm proud to be an Indiana voter today.

Posted by: toddg at May 06, 2026 12:35 PM (KCFD3)

54 Go finger your buddy David French up the ass
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Ugh! C'mon, Ace. I'm trying to eat supper here!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (lR5Ug)

55 WTF possessed them to go against redistricting. In Red Indiana...fools.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (GD0B3)

56 That last paragraph from Ace is exactly why I keep coming to this site! Poetic beauty.

Posted by: Keena at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (5vuV+)

57 Weekly Standard no longer exists.

But they crowed for decades, so proud, that they drove the Birchers out of the Republican Party.

The Birchers were kooky. But they were right about the commies.

However, their eager and decades-long embrace of the corporatist, phony-centrist-but-really-liberal class was far, far more damaging to the country than even the worst the Birchers could have done.

The voters of IN flushed a bunch of those turds last night.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (MtSIY)

58 I saw this when I got up and laughed so hard a little pee came out. I am still laughing but maintaining dryness!

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (xvV+O)

59 48 Tell me these losers wont do a Murkowski and run as independents, please

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (5FXLr)

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Indiana has a sore loser law.

They can't run after losing a primary.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (LWGzg)

60 Ted Turner was the Anti-Vigoda

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (qIyYj)

61 Oops next to last paragraph!

Posted by: Keena at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (5vuV+)

62 Holdman should have realized he had effed up when he got 38%of the primary vote

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 12:37 PM (gu0hJ)

63 I think it’s fair to assess given the current knowledge of what happened, that Mike Pence is perhaps one of the greatest cowards in our history.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:37 PM (wn0/z)

64 Marcus T @ 39 agreeing and endorsing, as does Eromero

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2026 12:38 PM (LHPAg)

65 I think it’s fair to assess given the current knowledge of what happened, that Mike Pence is perhaps one of the greatest cowards in our history.

You misspelled whiniest little b***hes.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:38 PM (Riz8t)

66 Christ did not mandate your re-election.

....

In fact, you've got a few things in common with Barack Hussein Obama.
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Speaking of mandates

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:38 PM (qIyYj)

67 Ted Turner was the Anti-Vigoda

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:36 PM (qIyYj)
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So... Turner was... Dis-Abe'led?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (lR5Ug)

68 >>>63 I think it’s fair to assess given the current knowledge of what happened, that Mike Pence is perhaps one of the greatest cowards in our history.

what did he do? I mean, I assume he was with the RINOs, as usual, but is there reporting about him campaigning against the map or otherwise taking a public position?

Posted by: ace at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (1wjle)

69 I'm glad to hear this news but alas it's too late to affect this year's congressional map. I want to resurrect the term "Stupid Party" with regards to the GOP. Because it fits. Stupid and Feckless.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (ZQMDd)

70 Ted banged Barberella. I prefer to just leave it at that.
Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (vFG9F)

Jane Fonda's talents were well displayed in that movie.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (utfVc)

71 In fact, you've got a few things in common with Barack Hussein Obama.

They both like gigantic butt plugs?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (Riz8t)

72 Attention GOPe

When the leftist mob still comes for you, don't say we didn't warn you

They have SHOT US for years. The least you squishy fags could do is take away some of their power.

Go to hell

Quick

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (61TgR)

73 Sociopaths run for office for one reason. It has been this way since the Phoenicians invented money.

That's a hint.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (wBaIH)

74 69 I'm glad to hear this news but alas it's too late to affect this year's congressional map. I want to resurrect the term "Stupid Party" with regards to the GOP. Because it fits. Stupid and Feckless.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (ZQMDd)

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It might entice a couple of other states into movement, like SC.

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (LWGzg)

75 Interesting........

A top Virginia Democrat's office has been raided by the FBI in a dramatic anti-corruption investigation.

Virginia Senator Louise Lucas watched stunned as agents tore through her office - as well as a neighboring cannabis dispensary she co-owns in Portsmouth, around 20 miles west of Virginia Beach, on Wednesday.

The FBI raid is linked to a 'major corruption probe,' Fox News reported, adding that the bureau is 'serving multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at her office and a next-door cannabis dispensary.'

Lucas, 82, the highest ranking member of the Virginia Senate as President Pro Tempore, was captured arriving on the scene as the FBI searched her office, per a live broadcast from the event.

Lucas told reporters on the scene that she did not know the reason for the raid.

Lucas was a key advocate of Virginia's 10-1 congressional map redistricting push.

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (kX27y)

76 This corrupt vulgar insane flamboyant nasty woman, Louise Lucas hopefully gets her deserved reward. The whole state knows that as chair of the finance committee she ruled the state TO HER OWN BENEFIT.

She also owns VAST numbers of group homes in the tidal area. There's literally no legal drug dispensaries in va yet, but somehow she owns several.

She killed the arena in NOVA that youngkin got to screw over the state.

She was the statue toppling czar destroying so much history

She led the criminal redistricting

Makes Maxine Waters look good

Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (chM/Q)

77 Once you understand that over 50% of "republicans" are actually leftists pretending, it all makes sense.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (xvV+O)

78 I liked what I heard Chris Plante say this morning. "The Barack Obama Presidential Eyesore".

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (vFG9F)

79 I remember driving through Indianapolis on the way back home the day before Election Day in 2020.

There was an almost continuous parade of vehicles around the I-465 Loop sporting Trump and American flags.

And it sure as Hell wasn't because of Mike Pence.

That these state legislators didn't understand the popularity of DJT in their own districts is an utterly damning indictment of their judgment, and sufficient cause to kick them to History's curb.

Posted by: Tex Lovera at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (wtvvX)

80 Indiana has a sore loser law.

They can't run after losing a primary.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

Yay!!!

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 06, 2026 12:41 PM (5FXLr)

81 That depends. If the state government becomes sufficiently idiotic, corrupt, and self-worshiping, things can change. See also, Virginia.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (Riz8t)

Or not. See California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:41 PM (bss/y)

82 Virginia's recent referendum on redistricting was flown by the Democrats as making for fair representation, yet there was nothing fair about the new map. Just draw all the districts fairly. Let Fairfax County vote blue until their balls fall off. Leave the rest of us alone. I do not want to see maps redrawn by the Republicans in the same janky manner, but I would say that is near impossible, just by looking at voting patterns. It's a red country with blue enclaves. A congressional map should look like that.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 06, 2026 12:41 PM (QaH55)

83 The GOP only really had three hills to die on

1) deregulation
2) corporate tax cuts
3) military spending (MIC)

Those are the only things they were willing to lose elections and implement when in power.

You'll notice they got those three things last year and have been stonewalling everything else.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 06, 2026 12:41 PM (pUZ18)

84 LOL. I have similar denunciations. "Your stupid." My IQ is 136. "Your uneducated." I have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science for UCSD. "You're not a Catholic." I have read the Catechism of the Council of Trent and agree with every word.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (qFwJc)

85 Go finger your buddy David French up the ass and whine about how the swine-men of the GOP just don't appreciate your brilliance enough.

To be fair, it's probably more of a 'give one side hell' than a snug fit.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (bss/y)

86 we should never have aligned with "the populists."

Well....
It's not that we shouldn't align with the populists, it's that we shouldn't base our platform on populism. Because what the majority of the people believe or feel at any one moment may be transitory and/or wrong. "The people" are not always right - as a matter of fact, in a place where the populace is easily swayed, the people are usually wrong.

Your better bet is to have a set of principles - preferably ones that haven't changed "with the times" - against which you hold up policies, opinions, and events, and judge them. Then you go about convincing the people about the correctness thereof. THEN you get that majority to vote to do (or not do) something.

It's the major problem with our government today. We keep talking about accountability. But our system is designed to have the people do the accountability. And they (some important portion) just aren't interested anymore.

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (nft6E)

87 I still do not know who Ian Carroll is.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
.......

Me neither. But I think I'll live.

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (UjdFS)

88 The old country club Republican model is dying fast, but they will try to turn populists with cash

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (yQoVG)

89 There are only 2 states that don't have sore loser laws (or combinations of regulations around filing deadlines that makes the act of running after losing a primary impossible) and that's New York and Connecticut.

So, file that away as a bit of useless trivia you can pull out at dinner parties.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (LWGzg)

90 They can't run after losing a primary.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

Some of us can't run, period

Posted by: Jonah at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (qIyYj)

91 You'll hear "top va democrat" which translates into been there for 50 years, chair of finance committee, willing to scream "racissssssss" at everyone. The other dems are TERRIFIED of her.

Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (chM/Q)

92 That these state legislators didn't understand the popularity of DJT in their own districts is an utterly damning indictment of their judgment, and sufficient cause to kick them to History's curb.

I suspect if you dug into it you'd find they were well compensated for voting against redistricting.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (sKqQm)

93 IN Rino's take on politics: Queensberry Rules

MAGA take on politics: MMA street fight.

Posted by: WisRich
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Only as that concerns to democrats.

RYNOs will go full on MMA street fight against real conservatives. Always have. Always will.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (xvV+O)

94 And Ted Turner is dead?

Did he have dirt on Hillary?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (MntWt)

95 This corrupt vulgar insane flamboyant nasty woman, Louise Lucas hopefully gets her deserved reward. The whole state knows that as chair of the finance committee she ruled the state TO HER OWN BENEFIT.

==

Is this about the FB eye raid ?

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (GD0B3)

96 zerohedge: "Banks Are Choking": The AI Debt Bubble Has Started To Burst

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (yQoVG)

97 The other Wilson got a check, mullah, promises were made, etc.

Posted by: connected and litigious at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (cS1cw)

98 RYNOs will go full on MMA street fight against real conservatives. Always have. Always will.

Look at Coke Bear's recent election history

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:44 PM (sKqQm)

99
How much you want to bed former VP Mike Pence played a factor in these GOP rino's thinking they could get away with this. Mike Pence offered cover, and this proves the RINO's have no shelter.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 12:44 PM (IifOV)

100 Is there any truth to the rumor that CNN will be buried in the casket with Ted Turner?

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 06, 2026 12:44 PM (w/O5Q)

101 Maybe she can tell them things about Hakeem...

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (GD0B3)

102 88 The old country club Republican model is dying fast, but they will try to turn populists with cash
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:42 PM (yQoVG)

Yeah, Tea Party. Honestly the Nick Fuentes shit always struck me as a way to try to draw out the most distasteful elements (which are a very small minority) and make them the face of conservatism. Poison the well. They have done it over and over again.

But Nick Fuentes yelling the N word over and over again does not make me want to give up small government and be for statism and communism. It just makes me think he's retarded.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (bss/y)

103 I can remember when CNN started, the existing MSM said he would destroy journalism

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (yQoVG)

104 I can remember when CNN started, the existing MSM said he would destroy journalism

==

Now AI is destroying "journalism"...

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (GD0B3)

105 "And the GOPe hid but the Earth screamed, 'Here they are!'"

- Sura of MAGA.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (MntWt)

106 I'll consider things "even" after we have had 500 years of uninterrupted conservative governance.

Posted by: Weasel at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (PVV5z)

107 So, do we know what’s in the UFO files yet?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (77rzZ)

108 The idiot commies at Huffingsomeglue are exclaiming that the Indiana primary means a blue wave in November.

They are delusional. Leftism is in fact a mental disorder.

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (1JqMh)

109
*looks up Ian Carroll*

Guy looks like a douche bag.

Kind of like he is trying to go for the Ian McCollum look from Forgotten Weapons.

Still have never seen him before now.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (bss/y)

11th Commandment:

THOU SHALT NOT INSULT GUN JESUS

...EVEN IF HE DOES HAVE A MOST UNCLEAN LOVE FOR FRENCH WEAPONS

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (y9nCu)

110 This AWFL protesting climate change is a real ding dong.

https://tinyurl.com/4ke3e5x4

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (ndZc7)

111 We don't think we elect these pissant mediocrities to do our thinking for us. We think we've done the thinking ourselves. We think we've done the thinking, and we elect these no-talent, no-accomplishment Student Council Vice Treasurers and Disappointed Theater Kids to heed our thinking and merely do our voting in legislative bodies for us.
---
Yeah, that's the stuff that really pisses me off about the "Respectable Republicans."
The "cross the aisle," "find common ground," "reasonable compromise" Republicans.

I am an adult.

I don't fucking need you telling me what is best for the country--I voted for your stupid ass to represent me and you TELL the country what I--YOUR VOTER--thinks is best for the country.

It's like that quip about a good politician always putting himself in the front of the parade--no matter which direction it's going.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (MtSIY)

112 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (X0axn)

113 Mario Nawfal
@MarioNawfal
🇩🇰 Copenhagen's Green-led council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons.
That works out to 11.4 grams a day, which is less meat than most people put in a single taco.

A Green party rep explained the logic: the elderly "have been the biggest climate sinners throughout their lives."

So the plan is apparently to make them atone for it in their final years, one thimble of mince at a time.
Critics, including opposition parties and elderly advocates, say the policy risks undernutrition in a population already vulnerable to it.
The council says it's flexible, but the elderly eating climate penance for dinner might disagree.
Source: BT, Ekstra Bladet
2:45 AM · May 6, 2026

Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (9aVck)

114 Star Tribune journalists patting themselves on the backs for their unbiased coverage, to Ace's point.

https://archive.ph/CDnex

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (kX27y)

115 JJ mentioned this but I really wanted to post about it.

Wait.....Ace reads the blog?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (X0axn)

116 OT: so I mentioned I added asian squats to the mix. Nothing huge, just 3 or 4 sets of 15 spaced throughout the day. My knee has gotten better with the idea. But my hips ached like hell the first couple of days. Oddly, that whole region feels tighter.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (bss/y)

117 This corrupt vulgar insane flamboyant nasty woman, Louise Lucas hopefully gets her deserved reward. The whole state knows that as chair of the finance committee she ruled the state TO HER OWN BENEFIT.

==

Is this about the FB eye raid ?

Yes, it's the state equivalent of a Pelosi insider-trading raid

Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (chM/Q)

118 Turnout is key in the mid-terms. Obviously, the base turned out and turned out the rat bastard traitorous RINO GOPe in Indiana.

Hopefully, this portends GOP voter turnout in the mid-term elections.

Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (UJMvS)

119 For all the old men. I know a guy who is 73, and literally has an entire harem of breath taking 20 something women. The girls all know each other, in fact they brought each other to him. He is not wealthy. However he is jacked (400 lb squat), handsome, and absolutely 100% for real. If I were to cast the lead role in the movie "The Viking King" he would be my first choice. The girls don't even know that he has written a novel, or that he is a martial artist (Go to Google and type in "Judo Red and White Belt".) , or that he plays guitar.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM (Da7Vv

I told you not to tell anyone!

Posted by: RI Red at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (fRFTM)

120 115 JJ mentioned this but I really wanted to post about it.

Wait.....Ace reads the blog?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (X0axn)

======

Blog is a funny way to spell comments.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (LWGzg)

121 Virginia's recent referendum on redistricting was flown by the Democrats as making for fair representation, yet there was nothing fair about the new map. Just draw all the districts fairly. Let Fairfax County vote blue until their balls fall off.

Now hold on there.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (Riz8t)

122 I can remember when CNN started, the existing MSM said he would destroy journalism

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (yQoVG)
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And they were right... for once. Not that the MSM wasn't doing the same but CNN sure sped things up.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (xvV+O)

123 Though the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the legality of SB 54 in 2019, the lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges that law and others on different legal grounds. It alleges that California’s various laws offering some benefits to undocumented immigrants amount to a violation of part of the human-smuggling statute — U.S. Code Section 1324 — that makes it a felony when a person “encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States.”

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (yQoVG)

124 >> what did he do? I mean, I assume he was with the RINOs, as usual, but is there reporting about him campaigning against the map or otherwise taking a public position?

Ace he had a chance to be consequential. I think that diving into the election certification issue is part diversion, and part revealing.

We now know all the subversive things that were going on at the time about which Trump and some around him knew were true. You can’t call it anything but a coup attempt. And yet, here’s Pence firmly aligning himself with the corrupt institutions of our government making an attempt to undermine it.

Go back and look. Pence had no curiosity about it. No real resistance in fact he more so aligned with the corrupt forces who undermined the election and POTUS without any hesitation. Ergo He was complicit by his lack of introspection, forceful expression of support, or at least the need to investigate. He walked the political line to save his own skin. Had it not been for people like Nunes, Jordan and others, plus Trump’s persistence , we could have lost this country and Pence by his lack of courage would have been one reason.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (wn0/z)

125 104 I can remember when CNN started, the existing MSM said he would destroy journalism

==

Now AI is destroying "journalism"...
Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:45 PM (GD0B3)

No. Journalists destroyed Journalism. Eagerly.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (bss/y)

126
The Judge Smails wing of the party is over. It's Al Czervik's party now. (Cue Anyway you want it)

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (IifOV)

127 Mario Nawfal
@MarioNawfal

Is an OP. Stop posting his shit.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (GD0B3)

128 Wait.....Ace reads the blog?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (X0axn)

Mostly for the articles.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (dK+Kv)

129
So the plan is apparently to make them atone for it in their final years, one thimble of mince at a time.
Critics, including opposition parties and elderly advocates, say the policy risks undernutrition in a population already vulnerable to it.
The council says it's flexible, but the elderly eating climate penance for dinner might disagree.
Source: BT, Ekstra Bladet
2:45 AM · May 6, 2026
Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (9aVck)

"Die Quickly" they accused.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (X0axn)

130 My first real job after the Service and college was doing work as a legislative proofreader at the Indiana capitol building. It was hard, interesting work and in the course of it I often had interactions with Indiana state legislators. Some of them were great people. Others--a few--were so arrogant and full of themselves we could only laugh.

I don't know how many times I heard one of those narcissistic pricks saying, "Do you know who I am?" as if they were bigtime power brokers, buddy, and don't you forget it. They were, as my mother used to say, 'big fish in a little pond'. I would bet those kinds of state senators I knew back then were the same kind of senators who lost their cushy state jobs last night. Good riddance.

Posted by: troyriser at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (DPeYO)

131 11th Commandment:

THOU SHALT NOT INSULT GUN JESUS

...EVEN IF HE DOES HAVE A MOST UNCLEAN LOVE FOR FRENCH WEAPONS
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:46 PM (y9nCu)

https://youtu.be/H0qe45Z8wfk?si=dCd_MMa9DLWQ2noU

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (bss/y)

132 Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York has been losing residents to other states because of a failure to build enough housing. She said that loss also cuts into the state’s representation in Congress.

“We’ve been losing too many New Yorkers, as I said, to other states because of our failure to build housing,” Hochul said.

… Forrest for the trees

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (yQoVG)

133 It's true that those elected think that gives them free rein. They don't grasp what REPRESENTATIVE republics are.

Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (chM/Q)

134 I can remember when CNN started, the existing MSM said he would destroy journalism
Posted by: SMOD

And they was right!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:50 PM (ndZc7)

135 Dang, the Danes want to put grandma in a concentration camp. To save the Erf.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 12:50 PM (MntWt)

136 How much you want to bed former VP Mike Pence played a factor in these GOP rino's thinking they could get away with this. Mike Pence offered cover, and this proves the RINO's have no shelter.

It would take someone of singular stupidity and political obliviousness to think this would work.

So yeah, it was Pence.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:50 PM (Riz8t)

137 Ace, a small quibble. The Indiana House passed redistricting - this was entirely on the State Senate, and the traitors paid for it.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 06, 2026 12:50 PM (NcvvS)

138 We don't think we elect these pissant mediocrities to do our thinking for us.

Sadly, Ace, that's EXACTLY what a goodly portion of our electorate does. They WANT to have responsibility removed from their shoulders. They want to be made safe and kept so. They want airbags and lane change notifiers and automatic headlights and cruise control that keeps them from running into the car right in front of them. It's why so many want AI - they want to ask a question and be told an answer by an infallible computer so they don't HAVE to employ their brains.

This is the big fight. Not over which party is in power or which sort of court is arguing over immigration. The big fight is convincing our fellow Americans to get off their laurels start taking responsibility for their lives and, particularly, their government.

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:51 PM (nft6E)

139 UFO files?

Hillary is a purple five tentacle alien squid from Outre Plunkty?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 12:52 PM (MntWt)

140 Pence couldn’t give cover to anyone. He’s a non factor in the party. He just shares the same kind of institutionalized cowardice the now ex representatives had. AMF.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:52 PM (wn0/z)

141 zerohedge: "Banks Are Choking": The AI Debt Bubble Has Started To Burst
Posted by: SMOD

We need to tax AI.

Posted by: Tom Steyer at May 06, 2026 12:53 PM (UjdFS)

142 28 So... e's a Nick Fuentes wannabe?

Why?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (bss/y)

Because stupid Jeets who like to LARP as Wignats will toss their Rupees at him, just like they did to Gay Catboy Fuentes.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 12:53 PM (iXqHn)

143 Did this State Senator bother to see what his voters wanted him to do? Obviously not.
--
He did.
Three old bats down at the Republican Women's Luncheon told him they don't like that Trump, he's too crass.
And he should oppose Trump's plan to redistrict.

And that's who he listened to.
Because that's who he wanted to listen to.
Because he agrees with them.
Not the majority of his now-former voters.

LOL, cry moor, your tears are delicious.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 12:54 PM (MtSIY)

144 Whoop.

She owns 10 medical marijuans dispensaries. She snuck though medicaid reimbursement to medical Marijuana in last session.

Also owns medicaid non-emergency ambulance services

Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:54 PM (chM/Q)

145 Because stupid Jeets who like to LARP as Wignats will toss their Rupees at him, just like they did to Gay Catboy Fuentes.
Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 12:53 PM (iXqHn)

Catboy? anna is going to be wrothful.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:54 PM (bss/y)

146 Because stupid Jeets who like to LARP as Wignats will toss their Rupees at him, just like they did to Gay Catboy Fuentes.

*Throws flag. Excessive cultural references less than 2 weeks old.*

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:54 PM (Riz8t)

147 Go finger your buddy David French up the ass and whine about how the swine-men of the GOP just don't appreciate your brilliance enough.

You have that in common with Barack Hussein Obama. In fact, you've got a few things in common with Barack Hussein Obama.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:25 PM

Don't get me wrong. I love JJ and his Morning Report. He has a clear writing style that works and gets the point across.

Ace is just more colorful.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (X0axn)

148 I'm gonna laugh my ass off if Epstein is in the UFO files

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (gu0hJ)

149 Fuck these guys in particular

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (iFTx/)

150 Disney is about to delete five years of canon because Rey doesn't move toys.

The sequel trilogy did $4.47B at the box office. Force Awakens $2.07B, Last Jedi $1.33B, Rise of Skywalker $1.07B. The merchandise tells a different story.

Star Wars merchandise peaked at $700M in 2015 when Force Awakens launched. By 2019, the year Rise of Skywalker shipped with a billion-dollar marketing push as the supposed finale of the Skywalker Saga, Hasbro's Star Wars line was doing roughly $150M. A 70%+ collapse during the trilogy's own theatrical run.

Then 2020 happened. No new movies. A streaming show legally unavailable in most international markets. Hasbro's Star Wars revenue grew 70% year-over-year. One character named Grogu outsold three years of sequel-trilogy merchandise.

The sequel cast specifically can't move inventory at any price point. Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Holdo: Walmart clearance for years. Diamond Select's president said sales on TFA and TLJ products "were not too strong." Hasbro silently stopped producing Rise of Skywalker figures mid-line. There is no mass-market action figure for Poe, Finn, Lando, unmasked Kylo, Palpatine, or Leia from that movie. The licensees gave up.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (yQoVG)

151 "So, do we know what’s in the UFO files yet?
Posted by: Bulg"

My uncle is a Martian!

Posted by: Bill Bixby at May 06, 2026 12:56 PM (vFG9F)

152 Always remember and never forget:
Republicans are often Progressives, too. They just want it accomplished with lower taxes and more sedately.

Their goal is still a state that will mother you to death and treat criminality not as a justice problem but a rehabilitative issue.

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:56 PM (nft6E)

153 Goddaughter is traveling to Colorado. Got there just in time for the f*ck blizzard to hit.

Global Warming is going to kill us all.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 12:56 PM (X0axn)

154 “Eh, people won’t care about this. It’s a Trump distraction”.

- ex-representatives

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:56 PM (wn0/z)

155 Copenhagen's Green-led council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons.
That works out to 11.4 grams a day, which is less meat than most people put in a single taco.

-
There was a joke back during World War Eleven rationing days. When you get your meat ration, don't wrap it in your canceled bus ticket. It's likely to slip through the cancelation hole.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:57 PM (ndZc7)

156 The sequel cast specifically can't move inventory at any price point. Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Holdo: Walmart clearance for years. Diamond Select's president said sales on TFA and TLJ products "were not too strong." Hasbro silently stopped producing Rise of Skywalker figures mid-line. There is no mass-market action figure for Poe, Finn, Lando, unmasked Kylo, Palpatine, or Leia from that movie. The licensees gave up.

They should make a Kathleen Kennedy doll. People would pay a lot to stick pins in it.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:57 PM (Riz8t)

157 Sortie to purveyors of remnant merchandise and thou will behold the decayed state of the Disney as aisles overflow with Marvel and Star Wars.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 12:57 PM (MntWt)

158 I like the part how most of these guys were in office for 20+ years.
And since you can be assured most of them were state reps and city council before, that means most of them have spent their entire adult lives getting a paycheck from the public treasury.

Enjoy your new career!

I'm sure you and the USAID unemployed will find jobs soon.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 12:58 PM (MtSIY)

159 I'm gonna laugh my ass off if Epstein is in the UFO files
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (gu0hJ)

Oh my. Was he supplying alien women? Or supplying underage girls to be probed?

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:58 PM (nft6E)

160
“We’ve been losing too many New Yorkers, as I said, to other states because of our failure to build housing,” Hochul said.

… Forrest for the trees
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:49 PM (yQoVG)[/i[]

HA!

California is GROWING!!!

Posted by: Gavin Newsom at May 06, 2026 12:58 PM (X0axn)

161 We, the stupid people who are incapable of higher-level, abstract, future-oriented thought, have elected these Sages and Philosophers to do our thinking for us.

I thought it was Mika's job to tell us what to think?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 12:58 PM (0sNs1)

162 Copenhagen's Green-led council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons.

That's less than 3 ounces a week, which isn't even two regular McD's hamburgers (pre-cooked weight).

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:59 PM (Riz8t)

163 My niece broke both her wrists yesterday. She was practicing cheerleader stunts with her friends. They threw her, then didn't catch her. Poor girl.

No surgery planned, they're splinting her until the swelling goes down, then putting on casts.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (mkw2N)

164 Epstein had underage Orion slave girls? Or Twi'leks?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (MntWt)

165 These saboteur cocksuckers really need a visit from Pinhead

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (iFTx/)

166 Yesterday, Cinco De Mayo, when I said I could murder a TACO salad, what I really meant was that I was going to murder a bunch of Indiana State Senator Rinos, at the polls.

Which, yunno, I did. And I also murdered a TACO salad.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (anL5R)

167 And this post by ace is why the phrase “thought leader” must be destroyed. He shows you why it is so stupid.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (rkhDX)

168
We think we've done the thinking, and we elect these no-talent, no-accomplishment Student Council Vice Treasurers and Disappointed Theater Kids to heed our thinking and merely do our voting in legislative bodies for us.

You must certainly remember the earnest and useless idiots who pleaded endlessly with you to please! please! please! elect the to Student Council back in the day.

Well, you did, and yet they are the same insufferable idiots who feel compelled to give you the old "you get one listening and then I'm done with you" switcheroo at election time.

They're still as useless as they were back then, so why feed their hunger for their very own electoral pied-a-terre? Cut 'em off, each and every one!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (xG4kz)

169 They have tacos in Copenhagen?

Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (UjdFS)

170 On a more positive note, my son got two RBIs yesterday.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:01 PM (mkw2N)

171 UFO files?
Hillary is a purple five tentacle alien squid from Outre Plunkty?
Posted by: Anna Puma

That's no moon! It's Hillary!
*Outer Plunkty explodes*

Posted by: It's an older code, sir, but it checks out at May 06, 2026 01:01 PM (w9Wax)

172 The whole, voting your conscience for elected officials is a misunderstanding.

You vote the conscience of your constituents or you are gone.

Period.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (XV/Pl)

173 150 The sequel cast specifically can't move inventory at any price point. Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Holdo: Walmart clearance for years. Diamond Select's president said sales on TFA and TLJ products "were not too strong." Hasbro silently stopped producing Rise of Skywalker figures mid-line. There is no mass-market action figure for Poe, Finn, Lando, unmasked Kylo, Palpatine, or Leia from that movie. The licensees gave up.
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (yQoVG)

Ollie's has over 57,333 Star Wars Figures dated back to just 2023.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (iXqHn)

174
No surgery planned, they're splinting her until the swelling goes down, then putting on casts.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (mkw2N)

Went to high school with a guy who did that. Got his legs taken out from underneath him in a basketball game. Broke both wrists.

It was a significant pain in the ass, not being able to wipe one's own.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (X0axn)

175 Louise Lucas should have been in jail 6 years ago. She was on the scene in Portsmouth as vandals pulled down and destroyed their Confederate Monument. Egging them on. Moments later, the vandals pulled down a large chunk of granite on another vandals head. Critical head injury from which he will never recover, but the taxpayers get to pay for his care for life. She is a criminal menace.

Posted by: Go To Jail, You Aged Bitch! at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (oftw2)

176 On a more positive note, my son got two RBIs yesterday.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:01 PM (mkw2N)

*fistbump* to son.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (X0axn)

177 Ain't it something how people have been conditioned and trained to call our so-called representatives Leaders?

Posted by: davidt at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (Q+gd/)

178 R.I.P. Ted Turner
Posted by: Darrell Harris
-------

Captain Outrageous has set sail.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (XeU6L)

179 Also owns medicaid non-emergency ambulance services
Posted by: dagny at May 06, 2026 12:54 PM (chM/Q)
-----------
So, like the Somalis?

Posted by: beckster at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (kX27y)

180 The sequel cast specifically can't move inventory at any price point. Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Holdo: Walmart clearance for years. Diamond Select's president said sales on TFA and TLJ products "were not too strong." Hasbro silently stopped producing Rise of Skywalker figures mid-line. There is no mass-market action figure for Poe, Finn, Lando, unmasked Kylo, Palpatine, or Leia from that movie. The licensees gave up.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (yQoVG)

I fondly remember the hilarity here when it was first announced that the fat, dumpy, weepy Rose Tico doll wasn't moving.

That was probably a landmark in the whole woke/broke timeline.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (dK+Kv)

181 "We, the stupid people who are incapable of higher-level, abstract, future-oriented thought, have elected these Sages and Philosophers to do our thinking for us."

Now look at the LA mayor polling

Posted by: SamIam at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (cjT1m)

182 173 150 The sequel cast specifically can't move inventory at any price point. Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Holdo: Walmart clearance for years. Diamond Select's president said sales on TFA and TLJ products "were not too strong." Hasbro silently stopped producing Rise of Skywalker figures mid-line. There is no mass-market action figure for Poe, Finn, Lando, unmasked Kylo, Palpatine, or Leia from that movie. The licensees gave up.
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:55 PM (yQoVG)

Ollie's has over 57,333 Star Wars Figures dated back to just 2023.
Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 01:02 PM (iXqHn)

I’d make a case at TLJ was so bad it took Toys R Us with it.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (rkhDX)

183 There is no age of consent on Proxima Centauri b.

Posted by: zombie Epstein at May 06, 2026 01:04 PM (UjdFS)

184 On a more positive note, my son got two RBIs yesterday.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:01 PM (mkw2N)

Nice. Little matrixed a block base path tag at home for another run in their 13-3 win.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:04 PM (dK+Kv)

185 The whole, voting your conscience for elected officials is a misunderstanding.

You vote the conscience of your constituents or you are gone.

Period.

A good pol can vote for things on which he disagrees with his constituents, but he should do it infrequently, and never on the big things they care about, unless he's willing to lose his seat over a matter of real principle. Otherwise, we could just have the people vote by computer, aka mob rule. What the Indiana traitors did wasn't a matter of principle, it was just dirty, grubby politics.

They chose poorly.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 01:04 PM (Riz8t)

186 Posted by: Paul at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (Y0ggy)

You DICK!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 06, 2026 01:04 PM (X0axn)

187 Indianna State senators get a base salary of 33k a year. With per diems and leadership bonus it escalates to about 80K. Thats a lot of money in Indianna.

Oops. Oppsie. Little mistakey wakey there rinos.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 06, 2026 01:04 PM (anL5R)

188 They have tacos in Copenhagen?
Posted by: wth at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (UjdFS)

They're better than having Copenhagen in your tacos.
(The dip.)

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 01:05 PM (nft6E)

189
Copenhagen's Green-led council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons.

____________

No, it's for money reasons. Useless eaters need to be exterminated.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:05 PM (HdYcL)

190 It's kind of weird to think of the Hulk as a widower single parent magician whose uncle is a Martian, but stranger things have happened.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 01:05 PM (vFG9F)

191 "We think we've done the thinking, and we elect these no-talent, no-accomplishment Student Council Vice Treasurers and Disappointed Theater Kids to heed our thinking and merely do our voting in legislative bodies for us."

Yea, but who else goes into politics? There are a few solid citizens who go into it for the right reasons. But the vast majority are retards, failures, mediocrities, perverts, insecure douchenozzles, mental cases, Methodists, venal cocksuckers, and incel piggies who still hate the world because they didn't get a date to prom.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:06 PM (iFTx/)

192
Obviously, Teh Ewok hated this movie....

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 01:06 PM (y9nCu)

193
And this post by ace is why the phrase “thought leader” must be destroyed. He shows you why it is so stupid.
Posted by: Cow Demon

One of the funniest things from about five years ago was to read J'Noah Goldbrick complaining that he and his opinions were getting sidelined despite being a "thought leader". His words, not anyone else's.

Didja ever reach a conclusion on the question of whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich, self-styled thought leader J'Noah?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 01:07 PM (xG4kz)

194
R.I.P. Ted Turner
Posted by: Darrell Harris

___________

Well, well. I thought he died years ago. He was a nasty person.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:07 PM (HdYcL)

195 This AWFL protesting climate change is a real ding dong.

https://tinyurl.com/4ke3e5x4

Blurred boobies.

Booooooooooo!

(I found a non-blurred version. Niiiiiice).

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (Y1sOo)

196 77 Once you understand that over 50% of "republicans" are actually leftists pretending, it all makes sense.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:40 PM (xvV+O)

Is this about me, again?

Posted by: Ken King, TASB Representative to TX HD 88 at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (rkhDX)

197 Hot dogs and tacos are both sandwiches.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (77rzZ)

198 One of the funniest things from about five years ago was to read J'Noah Goldbrick complaining that he and his opinions were getting sidelined despite being a "thought leader". His words, not anyone else's.

Didja ever reach a conclusion on the question of whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich, self-styled thought leader J'Noah?

Harrumph! Who are you to put your opinions above those of a graduate of Goucher College? Know your place, prole!

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (Riz8t)

199 ...Go back and look. Pence had no curiosity about it. No real resistance in fact he more so aligned with the corrupt forces who undermined the election and POTUS without any hesitation. Ergo He was complicit by his lack of introspection, forceful expression of support, or at least the need to investigate. He walked the political line to save his own skin. Had it not been for people like Nunes, Jordan and others, plus Trump’s persistence , we could have lost this country and Pence by his lack of courage would have been one reason.

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 12:48 PM (wn0/z)

That's a great, succinct description of what Pence did. And yes, it was a coup. Pence to me is the face of what I consider to be an absolutely worthless Party. And I resent having to vote for them, because the alternatives - voting communist animal Democrat or staying home - are even worse.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (ZQMDd)

200 Well, well. I thought he died years ago. He was a nasty person.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:07 PM (HdYcL)

His dick died when he married Jane Fonda.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 01:09 PM (rGqqI)

201 Captain Outrageous has set sail.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:03 PM (XeU6L)

I prefer to remember Turner as the guy who won the America's Cup, rather than the guy who married the communist whore.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 06, 2026 01:09 PM (QaH55)

202 Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 12:39 PM (lR5Ug)

I don't know why this made me laugh. Hell, YOU don't know why it made me laugh.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:09 PM (qIyYj)

203 195
R.I.P. Ted Turner
Posted by: Darrell Harris

___________

Well, well. I thought he died years ago. He was a nasty person.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:07 PM (HdYcL)

Nope.
He was waiting for an invitation to arrive.
Going to a party where no one’s still alive.

Posted by: Oingo Boingo at May 06, 2026 01:09 PM (rkhDX)

204
That was positively inarticulate, P.

Is your noggin still ringing from the bang-bang silver hammer that came down upon it?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 01:10 PM (xG4kz)

205 Thanks for the post, Ace. They seem to have forgotten the meaning of representative government.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 01:10 PM (3Pbwf)

206 Oh, and FUCK New York.

Posted by: Hoosier at May 06, 2026 01:11 PM (JCLJi)

207 > Little matrixed a block base path tag at home for another run in their 13-3 win.

Nice!

Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:11 PM (mkw2N)

208 Turner did start TCM, so I’ll give him credit for that.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:11 PM (77rzZ)

209
Ace doesn't just call you names. He will call you out.

He 👏🏻 will 👏🏻 call 👏🏻 you 👏🏻 OUT

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (qIyYj)

210 Cucks have horns. RINOs have horns. Satan has horns. Coincidence? I think not.

Posted by: zombie at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (Av6i5)

211 Yea, but who else goes into politics? There are a few solid citizens who go into it for the right reasons. But the vast majority are retards, failures, mediocrities, perverts, insecure douchenozzles, mental cases, Methodists, venal cocksuckers, and incel piggies who still hate the world because they didn't get a date to prom.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:06 PM (iFTx/)

Nope, they got dates to the prom and believe HS is the prime of life, and that all life must be like HS. Limbaugh talked about this: there are two kinds of people, those who are over and done with HS and those who wish it never ended. Those who wish it never ended typically prowl our city halls, school boards, state houses and federal government.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (rkhDX)

212 Was CNN a crooked propaganda organ before Turner married Fonda?

Posted by: davidt at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (Q+gd/)

213 And yet Jane Fonda survives

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (gu0hJ)

214 196

(I found a non-blurred version. Niiiiiice).
Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 01:08 PM (Y1sOo)

You know the rule.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 01:13 PM (N39Ws)

215
she co-owns in Portsmouth

How I knew she was a DEI candidate in advance of confirming that she was a DEI candidate.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 01:14 PM (xG4kz)

216 I’d make a case at TLJ was so bad it took Toys R Us with it.
Posted by: Cow Demon

I thought it was their monetary contributions to Planned Parenthood, whose business model depends on killing all of Toys'r'us's future customers.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 01:14 PM (vJrRc)

217 Wasn't Turner suffering from dementia for the last decade or so?

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 01:14 PM (EcHpA)

218 Devils not through with her yet

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 06, 2026 01:15 PM (bXbFr)

219 207 Oh, and FUCK New York.
Posted by: Hoosier at May 06, 2026 01:11 PM (JCLJi)

Reports are out that Ken Griffin and his hedge fund are bailing out of NYC after Mamdani singled him out, and is headed to Miami. Significant because Griffin was behind one of the biggest planned downtown development projects in NYC in years. If they pull out, NYC loses hundreds of millions of dollars of investment.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 01:16 PM (rGqqI)

220 Its like the star wars christmas soexial

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 06, 2026 01:16 PM (bXbFr)

221 218. Yes, I believe so.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:16 PM (77rzZ)

222 Those who wish it never ended typically prowl our city halls, school boards, state houses and federal government.
_-_
As Calumet Student Body President, I say we turn ourselves in.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 01:16 PM (8podP)

223 I think they had already become the Mouth of Saddam before that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 01:17 PM (rGqqI)

224 Jonahs been dim as far as 2009

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 06, 2026 01:18 PM (bXbFr)

225 The thread died. Was it something I said?

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 06, 2026 01:18 PM (ZQMDd)

226 217 I’d make a case at TLJ was so bad it took Toys R Us with it.
Posted by: Cow Demon

I thought it was their monetary contributions to Planned Parenthood, whose business model depends on killing all of Toys'r'us's future customers.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 01:14 PM (vJrRc)

That would make sense as many American businesses refuse to look ahead long term.

They were looking at a good TLJ leading to vast sales of merch. But, when it fizzled and people saw what a douchebag Rian Johnson was, it was over. To me it’s no coincidence that Toys R Us died that Feb.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:18 PM (rkhDX)

227 Withered aryan hooker. Lol
Ace is a national treasure.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (5Yz+T)

228 You know the rule.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 01:13 PM (N39Ws)

https://tinyurl.com/ysnsuaa4

Art chick with the nakid boobehs hanging from a bell to protest climate change.

NSFW

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (Y1sOo)

229 216
she co-owns in Portsmouth

How I knew she was a DEI candidate in advance of confirming that she was a DEI candidate.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 01:14 PM (xG4kz)

She's a gangster in a city of gangsters. Majority black, and even when Portsmouth tried to do the DEI thing by hiring a black woman police chief, Lucas got her fired for having the temerity to enforce the law. Of course the law being enforced was against Lucas, so...

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (QaH55)

230 > And yet Jane Fonda survives
---------
For some definition of "survives." Yeah. She gets to see a couple more weeks, months, years of Trump's Army rolling roughshod over all her commie dreams.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (jehhT)

231 Sidewalk rage.

Drunk Karen drives car on sidewalk to run down kid; Seattle court releases her without bail

https://tinyurl.com/3aaeyss7

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 01:20 PM (ndZc7)

232 I prefer to remember Turner as the guy who won the America's Cup, rather than the guy who married the communist whore.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder
-----

He was a gutsy, vigorous guy, and had an excellent sense of business. Social/political sense, not so good.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM (XeU6L)

233 214 And yet Jane Fonda survives
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 01:12 PM (gu0hJ)

Evil as she may be, she did leave Ted 25 years ago.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM (iXqHn)

234 Yeah, that's the stuff that really pisses me off about the "Respectable Republicans."
The "cross the aisle," "find common ground," "reasonable compromise" Republicans.

I acknowledge that legislative politics is a negotiation process but I expect "my" guys to negotiate so as to gain the most for me, not for them.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM (vTZFs)

235 They say The Lord doesn't give you more than you can handle.

I wonder if there's a mercy rule........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM (X0axn)

236 Yeah. She gets to see a couple more weeks, months, years of Trump's Army rolling roughshod over all her commie dreams.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (jehhT)

LOL it's the little things

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:22 PM (qIyYj)

237 I find this post, sufficiently cruel.

Posted by: VDH - Cruelty Rating Systems at May 06, 2026 01:23 PM (53oGX)

238 Social/political sense, not so good.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM (XeU6L)

Donated a billion to the UN and gave untold amounts to projects promoting CLEAN ENERGY (somebody should have taught him physics). Yeah, smart in business but dumb as fuck everywhere else.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:23 PM (rkhDX)

239 236 They say The Lord doesn't give you more than you can handle.

I wonder if there's a mercy rule........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

I know, right?
- Job

Hang in there, Mr Sponge.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 06, 2026 01:24 PM (EVKhg)

240 "
Copenhagen's Green-led council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons.
____________
No, it's for money reasons. Useless eaters need to be exterminated.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:05 PM (HdYcL)

Its for money reasons, but limiting the nursing home residents to one about 3 oz serving of beef a week is not exterminating them, they may just be using cheaper sources of protein than beef. The work cafeteria rarely serves beef anymore, lots of chicken and some pork. We pay for the meals but they probably don't want to charge extra very often to cover the cost of having beef so they buy the cheaper meats. They always have a tofu or other vegan protein option as well, which don't sell very well even in the peoples republic of Boulder.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 01:24 PM (PV+Zw)

241 No, it's for money reasons. Useless eaters need to be exterminated.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:05 PM (HdYcL)

Yep. The GDR would dump its elderly in West Berlin for that reason. They didn’t want to pay for their medical care or much else besides.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:25 PM (rkhDX)

242 Ace, you'll enjoy this liberal tears video

https://tinyurl.com/4anawvex

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 01:25 PM (iVNrZ)

243 Reach around >>>> reach across

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 06, 2026 01:25 PM (EVKhg)

244 Ace, you'll enjoy this liberal tears video

https://tinyurl.com/4anawvex
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 01:25 PM (iVNrZ)
_______

Petey Ballgag looks like he aged 20 years since Trump won in 2024.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 06, 2026 01:26 PM (iFTx/)

245
I know, right?
- Job

Hang in there, Mr Sponge.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 06, 2026 01:24 PM (EVKhg)

Yeah, Job had it worse. Much worse.

*sigh*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 01:27 PM (X0axn)

246 https://tinyurl.com/ysnsuaa4

Art chick with the nakid boobehs hanging from a bell to protest climate change.

NSFW
Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 01:19 PM (Y1sOo)
=================
When she sobers up she is going to regret beating her sides up like that.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 01:27 PM (iVNrZ)

247 Ace, you'll enjoy this liberal tears video

https://tinyurl.com/4anawvex

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 01:25 PM (iVNrZ)

Psaki chick needs to stop with the tween mii haircuts. She looks empty and ridiculous.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:28 PM (dK+Kv)

248 I acknowledge that legislative politics is a negotiation process but I expect "my" guys to negotiate so as to gain the most for me, not for them.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 01:21 PM

Dood. Do you contribute to us? Do you invite us to the "right" parties?

Posted by: The ones you think of as "My" Guys at May 06, 2026 01:28 PM (0sNs1)

249 "He was a gutsy, vigorous guy, and had an excellent sense of business. Social/political sense, not so good."

Counter point : He was a progressive scum nugget.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 01:29 PM (zBgIx)

250 Enjoy your new career!

I'm sure you and the USAID unemployed will find jobs soon.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 12:58 PM (MtSIY)

We will because we are NETWORKED.

Joke’s on you!

Posted by: Recently defeated politicians at May 06, 2026 01:29 PM (rkhDX)

251
"Turner once called observers of Ash Wednesday 'Jesus freaks', though he apologized, and dubbed opponents of abortion 'bozos'.

"In 1999, Turner made a joke about Polish mine detectors when asked about Pope John Paul II.

In 2002, Turner accused Israel of terror: 'The Palestinians are fighting with human suicide bombers, that's all they have. The Israelis ... they've got one of the most powerful military machines in the world. The Palestinians have nothing. So who are the terrorists? I would make a case that both sides are involved in terrorism.'

"Turner also said in the interview that he advocated Americans having no more than two children. In 2010, he stated that China's one-child policy should be implemented."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:29 PM (HdYcL)

252 By the way a new company bought the ToysRus brand name, logos etc and has opened maybe a dozen permanent stores across the country plus does pop-ups at Xmas.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 01:30 PM (PV+Zw)

253 The state just took out something like 20% of its GOP state senators in one night.

This is good. But remember it will be one very long night. It will last until, what, November? January?

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (EXyHK)

254 Fuentes is a Democrat btw.
tinyurl.com/duxehxn3

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (sDWtc)

255 Psaki chick needs to stop with the tween mii haircuts. She looks empty and ridiculous.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:28 PM (dK+Kv)

We're gonna need a bigger new hairstyle.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (qIyYj)

256 That's not really what I had in mind.

Posted by: Anita Ward at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (vFG9F)

257 Pete Buttigieg looks like he's going to cry.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (ELdpA)

258 "Turner . . . ."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 01:29 PM (HdYcL)

Fuck that guy in particular.

Burn in hell, commie.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 01:31 PM (dK+Kv)

259 150 Disney is about to delete five years of canon because Rey doesn't move toys.

If Disney made no SW movies and just coasted on merch they probably would have paid off their 2012 investment many times over at this point.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 01:32 PM (rkhDX)

260 Nood Me-Again.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 01:32 PM (iNUL3)

261 163 My niece broke both her wrists yesterday. She was practicing cheerleader stunts with her friends. They threw her, then didn't catch her. Poor girl.

No surgery planned, they're splinting her until the swelling goes down, then putting on casts.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 06, 2026 01:00 PM (mkw2N)

One of my favorite young actresses years ago had a post on Instagram. During gymnastics, she fell and broke both arms. I felt so bad for her.

I was on Instagram right now since the few I follow don't piss me off. One girl, about 20, posted that she missed her flight and asked her viewers to entertain her. I sent her a cat video.

I'd suck as a politician....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 01:34 PM (Sco7b)

262 Pence pushed the Indiana Senate to drop gerrymandering.
He and Mitch Daniels still have a ton of pull in the state and its the closest they have to machine politics.

I say closest because a true machine would never be embarrassed like this.

Almost wiping them out shows a tone deafness only seen by true believers that their flatulence give off a rose fragrance.

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 01:35 PM (53oGX)

263 I remember the old E. F. Hutton ads. So ...

If President DJT speaks to US House of Representatives Republicans, people listen. Now, a little more closely.

Posted by: mrp at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (rj6Yv)

264 "Or imagine an analogy. I hire a man to replace my roof. He agrees to it and gives me a basic layout of what he is going to do.

And then after I pay him he instead decides my roof is fine and instead tears down my deck.

I and anyone else would get rid of this guy no?"

Thusly do I explain my "concept", such as it is, of "politics".

I'm trying to hire someone to do X, Y, and Z. That's it. That's all I want from them, and all I expect (well ...).

"Movement" and "our side" and stupid labels - completely uninteresting and irrelevant.

Sure there can be pluses and minuses related to style, shaping the sheeple's mindset or behavior, etc. But those are rare and capacity for such is hard to discern before they do it.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (U/Byj)

265 Psaki chick needs to stop with the tween mii haircuts. She looks empty and ridiculous.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder
------

Hard to imagine a coversation more vacuous than one between Psaki and Butterjug.

Wait, actually, I can imagine many. How about a Kamala Harris/AOC conversation...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (XeU6L)

266 Tour de force, Ace.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 06, 2026 01:36 PM (fZiTB)

267 Damn, Ace. Savage.

Posted by: Howard at May 06, 2026 01:54 PM (y2X1J)

268 Hopefully those two seats that could’ve been snagged don’t cost the USHoR a majority…

But this much is for certain. This redistricting vote resulted in change that was badly needed in Indiana state senate where the GOP is chuck full O’ Pence types- Liberal progressive, MSM boot lickers that hide those tendencies/ influences with a Christian cloak.

I don’t trust Banks either, but he’s certainly not going to cross DJT.

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 01:55 PM (FvNw3)

269 I got one: Stephanopolus and Bernie Sanders. Or El War. Either one.

Posted by: Howard at May 06, 2026 01:56 PM (y2X1J)

270 119 For all the old men. I know a guy who is 73, and literally has an entire harem of breath taking 20 something women. The girls all know each other, in fact they brought each other to him. He is not wealthy. However he is jacked (400 lb squat), handsome, and absolutely 100% for real. If I were to cast the lead role in the movie "The Viking King" he would be my first choice. The girls don't even know that he has written a novel, or that he is a martial artist (Go to Google and type in "Judo Red and White Belt".) , or that he plays guitar.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 06, 2026 12:34 PM

oh. I know that guy. No man, he doesn't play guitar. His p*nis is 37 inches long; he strings it

Posted by: Nelly at May 06, 2026 02:31 PM (6+ehB)

271 "President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in Tuesday night's Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories."

reads that - TRUMP made the voters eject these guys. Instead of them being philosopher kings, they paint Trump as an evil sorcerer who mesmerizes his audience.

Even as they lose, they still think we are nothing, rubes, fools. We have to be told what to do.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 06, 2026 03:33 PM (k8xm0)

272 "Go finger your buddy David French up the ass and whine about how the swine-men of the GOP just don't appreciate your brilliance enough.

You have that in common with Barack Hussein Obama. In fact, you've got a few things in common with Barack Hussein Obama."

Indeed. Indeed.

Posted by: Danimal28 at May 06, 2026 06:30 PM (mNOhh)

Wednesday Morning Rant

The Local Apparatchik

Like the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, we're having an outsized impact. In the case of climate, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor. We are not only in danger. We are the danger. But we are also the solution.

-- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; June 5, 2024

Like most "world leaders" - and all of the globalist and large NGO leaders - Guterres aspires to be a Bond villain. The arrogance and histrionics aside, Guterres and those like him are in essence very easy to understand: they are tyrants. The hubris and hysteria are an act in the service of increasing their power and control. They do not do it themselves. Their fortunes are delivered by the small-time locals who move the ball when commanded. Large or small, they believe everyone and everything must be brought to heel to build their utopia. Free expression, free action, individual prerogatives and everything else must not be permitted if they interfere with immanentizing the eschaton.

n the same speech as the one quoted above, Guterres went further and called for the outright destruction of free speech:

I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies ... I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising

This is all just so much noise - at least directly - as the BBC points out. The BBC also, however, points out the real purpose of such statements:

Mr Guterres' call for an outright ban on all fossil fuel advertising goes further - but it has no legal standing, and the UN has no means of enforcing the idea.
However, it will be seen as a boost for campaigners who have fought against sponsorship and advertising from coal, oil and gas companies.

Indeed. These were marching orders, and it is why, two years later, the frothing, hysterical shrieking from a faceless and interchangeable UN bigwig is suddenly relevant. Allies and conspirators in the campaign to destroy the fuel of human life never sleep. Every rabid outburst from the front men and every dry, scientifically bankrupt research paper from its academic organs all serve to provide direction to the local apparatchik. Every action helps set the stage for the local operators.

We can find an example just this week. The city of Amsterdam is, as the New York Times puts it, "permissive" - but "permissiveness" goes only so far. There are some things Amsterdam frowns upon, so it will protect you from the real menaces of the world: the menaces of meat and oil.

On May 1, Amsterdam became the world's first capital city to ban ads for fossil fuel products and meat. It's part of the city's efforts to discourage consumption of goods linked with high carbon emissions.
Ads for airlines, cruises, and faraway destinations are no longer allowed because they implicitly promote the burning of fossil fuels. Ads for beef, chicken, pork and fish are also banned because of the environmental harms caused by animal agriculture.

On May Day. Of course. A fitting new law for the day of communist self-aggrandizement. But don't worry - dairy is still protected speech, for now:

... the advertising prohibition was initially written to include all food derived from animals, including dairy. But a compromise was struck to limit the ban to meat products, and it helped secure a majority vote.

The very essence of democracy in action! It is not, of course, merely a ban on advertising nefarious products, there is also the requisite propaganda in the opposite direction:

Amsterdam is also pushing its citizens to eat less meat, and has set a goal for residents to get 60 percent of their protein from plant-based sources by 2030. "Because of climate reasons, because of health reasons," said Anke Bakker, a city councilor with Party for the Animals.

Amsterdam is not the first. The leading light in this fight was The Hague, which banned energy advertising in 2024, shortly after Guterres' speech. The inevitable lawsuit followed in 2025, and the Dutch travel trade association and various travel agents sued the city. Predictably, they lost - and the judge's reasoning should send chills down the spine of any reader:

It is not up to the municipality to refrain from taking measures to promote the health of its residents in order to strengthen the future position of travel providers.

It is not the municipality's role to refrain from censorship. It is not their place to refrain from oppression. Not when it comes to "health" or similar, however tortured to justify the action. And this rationale is particularly ironic in Amsterdam's case. The head goblin who pushed for the new ban, from a party called "GreenLeft," apparently said the following with a straight face:

Ms. Veenhoff likened high carbon lifestyles to an addiction. "If you're trying to get rid of an addiction, it's not very handy to see it everywhere," she said.

In the city known the world over for its easy access to drugs and whores, the real risks to health and the true drivers of addiction are meat and energy. The mind fairly boggles.

Beware the hysterical hyperbole and absurd demands of the global tyrants. They beat the drum and frame the argument to set the stage for the real villains: petty little communists like Veenhoff, who methodically, one district at a time, implement the schemes to destroy their people's rights - which means, of course, to destroy their people.

Posted by: Joe Mannix at 11:00 AM

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1 Sponge!

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

2 Preach it!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 11:01 AM (u82oZ)

3 lolgf, un!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:01 AM (5xoct)

4 Indeed!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (Kt19C)

5 I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies ... I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising

Silence, retard. The grownups are running things.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (BpO1e)

6 Nooded.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (u82oZ)

7 One wonders when Mr. Guterrez will address the IPCC's recent admission that the climate alarmism may have been just a WEE bit overblown.

No, of course one doesn't wonder. It'll never happen.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:03 AM (Riz8t)

8 >>Amsterdam is also pushing its citizens to eat less meat, and has set a goal for residents to get 60 percent of their protein from plant-based sources by 2030. "Because of climate reasons, because of health reasons," said Anke Bakker, a city councilor with Party for the Animals.

IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS WHAT PEOPLE CHOOSE TO EAT.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:03 AM (5xoct)

9 Like the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, we're having an outsized impact. In the case of climate, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor. We are not only in danger. We are the danger. But we are also the solution.

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If they really believed this, they'd close their borders to third-worlders and then do everything to extract resources out of the third world to limit their ability to grow economically while limited the population that actually uses the resources to the steadily dwindling European population.

Heck, they might even support killing a bunch of third worlders since they keep breeding so much.

Do they really believe climate change is an eschatological and apocalyptic issue or not?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:03 AM (LWGzg)

10 Immanentizing The Eschaton used to tour with Mott The Hoople back in the day.

Posted by: Music nerd at May 06, 2026 11:03 AM (2Ez/1)

11 Oligachy!

Posted by: BernieGPT at May 06, 2026 11:03 AM (/k+lW)

12 It can be lunch time

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 11:04 AM (OX7Mn)

13 Amsterdam is also pushing its citizens to eat less meat, and has set a goal for residents to get 60 percent of their protein from plant-based sources by 2030. "Because of climate reasons, because of health reasons," said Anke Bakker, a city councilor with Party for the Animals.

IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS WHAT PEOPLE CHOOSE TO EAT.

Aren't these the same people who used to insist "My body, my choice"?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:04 AM (Riz8t)

14 Antonio should banish all carbon from his life.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 11:04 AM (vFG9F)

15 We need more leaders like Trump who will laugh in the face of these wannabe tyrants.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:05 AM (BpO1e)

16 15 We need more leaders like Trump who will laugh in the face of these wannabe tyrants.

But then what of collegiality with our friends across the aisle?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)

17 >>Ms. Veenhoff likened high carbon lifestyles to an addiction. "If you're trying to get rid of an addiction, it's not very handy to see it everywhere," she said.

So, you're saying we should shut all the bars down so that alcoholics have an easier time?

And we should close all the bakeries so as not to temp the dieters?

Maybe also cover all women from head to toe so as not to tempt rapists and sex addicts?

Oh, wait, I see a pattern. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (5xoct)

18 Any man what immanentizes the eschaton spends a night in the box.

Posted by: Carr, the Floorwalker at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (/k+lW)

19 Even the success of MAGA hasn’t done my heart as much good as watching the entire climate scam start to fall apart. (Although that is of course a part of MAGA)

They can’t keep up the lies anymore. That’s why they are desperately falling back into censorship.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (6w0jO)

20 Me to UN: Fuck off and die.

Thank you.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (bss/y)

21 Thanks a bunch Woodrow Wilson!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (lR5Ug)

22 "We will become a global superpower without America by not eating meat."

This reminds me of Japan starving its troops to make them tougher which just made them...smaller and weaker. But also meaner.

They were great at subjugating unarmed Chinese peasants, but combat was another matter.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (LWGzg)

23 These people are Evil.

They serve Evil.

They worship Evil.

They will not be satisfied until Evil controls the entire world, then they will devour themselves, leaving a lifeless globe drifting through space.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (gnNyN)

24 >>Aren't these the same people who used to insist "My body, my choice"?

Yes, yes they are

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (5xoct)

25 Left: Oil is bad we should do everything we can to get people to stop using it.

Also left: OMG oil is $100 this is horrible!! Fewer people will now use oil.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (5Yz+T)

26 Ice ages come, and Ice ages go, but they will come again.
There have been vast differences in climate since the world began, yet only modern humans done something?

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (OX7Mn)

27 >>Ms. Veenhoff likened high carbon lifestyles to an addiction. "If you're trying to get rid of an addiction, it's not very handy to see it everywhere," she said...

Maybe also cover all women from head to toe so as not to tempt rapists and sex addicts?

Nice.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (Riz8t)

28 16 But then what of collegiality with our friends across the aisle?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)

======

"The ones laughing about the guy trying to murder us?"

"Yes! They're just good people with different views on the running of government with the same base assumptions about how the country should be structured."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (LWGzg)

29 immanentizes the eschaton

Is that like polishing the bishop, or choking the chicken?

Posted by: RI Red at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (jkyX4)

30 IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS WHAT PEOPLE CHOOSE TO EAT.
Posted by: Lizzy

Or which people they choose to eat.

Posted by: Hannibal Lecter at May 06, 2026 11:08 AM (W5mpo)

31 On May 1, Amsterdam became the world's first capital city to ban ads for fossil fuel products and meat.

>>> How are they going to make saucijsjes (pig-in-the-blankets)? And bake poffertjes and almond patties without fossil fuel?

Posted by: pookysgirl is drooling now at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (Wt5PA)

32 hen they will devour themselves, leaving a lifeless globe drifting through space.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

And Gaia will heal because there are no more icky people polluting it.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (BpO1e)

33 24 >>Aren't these the same people who used to insist "My body, my choice"?

Yes, yes they are
Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (5xoct)

Which is just: 'I think YOUR children would crowd my wonderful utopia, Kill them.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (bss/y)

34 If they want to reduce their carbon footprint, move the UN to North Korea

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (OX7Mn)

35 Thx Joe.
Europe is a dead continent. Whether it be Muslims, climate change idiocy leading to a destroyed energy sector or elitist one worlder leaders ignoring the people, stuck a fork in it. Get out of NATO, form some type of alliance with Poland and others who aren't idiots, and leave the idiots to their fates

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 11:10 AM (gu0hJ)

36
AWFL wearing a COVID mask: Why aren't you concerned about climate change?

Two Amish guys: We don't have TV.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 11:10 AM (2Ez/1)

37 Morning.

Posted by: Robert at May 06, 2026 11:10 AM (qdFC5)

38 32 hen they will devour themselves, leaving a lifeless globe drifting through space.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

And Gaia will heal because there are no more icky people polluting it.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (BpO1e)

Nihilistic Environmentalism. Remember the Voluntary Human Extinction movement?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)

39 And Gaia will heal because there are no more icky people polluting it.

We're making a comeback, baby!

Posted by: Dinosaurs at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (Riz8t)

40 19 Even the success of MAGA hasn’t done my heart as much good as watching the entire climate scam start to fall apart. (Although that is of course a part of MAGA)

They can’t keep up the lies anymore. That’s why they are desperately falling back into censorship.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (6w0jO)

Unfortunately it’s not falling apart. It’s like woke. It took a breather but never went away. And now like woke it is re-energized and coming back.

Shit like this is a religion for tens of millions of people. Maybe hundreds of millions around the world. You don’t just ditch your religion overnight because an election happened.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (5Yz+T)

41 >>On May 1, Amsterdam became the world's first capital city to ban ads for fossil fuel products and meat.

Wow, how creative!
There will be more space for additional pharmaceutical ads pushing a pill for every pain or worry.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (5xoct)

42 So in the spirit of Amsterdam, I will not fly on evil airlines to spend my tourist dollars there.
There are too many places or other ways if I choose to spend my money.
The entire campaign is laughable.

Posted by: Hyacinth at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (ryp7h)

43 The current alarmism is that a Super El Niño is coming with an increase of Pacific water temperature 7-degrees above normal.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (Y1sOo)

44 >> Yes! They're just good people with different views on the running of government with the same base assumptions about how the country should be structured."

-Every Independent

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:12 AM (04KGT)

45 43 The current alarmism is that a Super El Niño is coming with an increase of Pacific water temperature 7-degrees above normal.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (Y1sOo)

======

Every year is the worst hurricane year in history.

If you don't look at the data.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:12 AM (LWGzg)

46 AWFL wearing a COVID mask: Why aren't you concerned about climate change?

Two Amish guys: We don't have TV.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 11:10 AM (2Ez/1)

Now excuse me, my fifth son needs help loading the buggy. Or is he 6th? Hard to keep track.

Posted by: Amish Dude, but not the commenter at May 06, 2026 11:12 AM (bss/y)

47 Our biggest enemy is Republican voter apathy

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (04KGT)

48 Even the success of MAGA hasn’t done my heart as much good as watching the entire climate scam start to fall apart. (Although that is of course a part of MAGA)

They can’t keep up the lies anymore. That’s why they are desperately falling back into censorship.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (6w0jO)

Soon to become normal in Europe: Mass "voluntary" euthanasia.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (g8Ew8)

49 47 Our biggest enemy is Republican voter apathy

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (04KGT)

======

Guess you have no idea what happened last night in Indiana.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (LWGzg)

50 That's odd. Bob never immanentizes the eschaton a second time at home.

Posted by: Naive young 1960s newlywed with incredibly perky breasts at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (2Ez/1)

51 Eating meat is what allowed human beings to develop such large brains.

The technocrats seeking to ban meat (except for themselves) want the peons to be dumber, and thus easier to control.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 11:14 AM (77rzZ)

52 47 Our biggest enemy is Republican voter apathy
Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (04KGT)

Out biggest enemy is the GOPe.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:14 AM (bss/y)

53 IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are “Implausible” – Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk

https://tinyurl.com/mr4a28h6

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)

54 Guess you have no idea what happened last night in Indiana.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (LWGzg)

That did my heart good.

Fuck you, Pence, especially.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:14 AM (bss/y)

55 "-- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; June 5, 2024
Like most "world leaders" - and all of the globalist and large NGO leaders - Guterres aspires to be a Bond villain."

U Thant talk about them like that, somebody will call you a racism.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (w/O5Q)

56 So, now the impact of advertising will be seen. I suspect people will still buy meat and still take cruises and the like, they will just have to go to the store to see what is on sale or what looks tasty for meat and go to a travel agent or go online and actively search to plan vacations.

the UN is evil and I wish we could at least kick it out of the U.S.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (PV+Zw)

57 I saw Super El Niño wrestle El Santo in Mexico City in 1982. His flying airplane spin was a wonder to behold, encompassing raw athletic prowess with a balerina's grace...

Posted by: Mexican wrestling fan at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (/k+lW)

58 I urge every country to ban advertising from fossil fuel companies ... I urge news media and tech companies to stop taking fossil fuel advertising

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Then how are you gonna power your new massive "AI Master" Server Farms to surveil and control the dirty masses of human virii that need an eventual good Malthusian cleansing?

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (9Kqhl)

59 >> Out biggest enemy is the GOPe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:14 AM (bss/y)

lol. Ok.

Far from perfect. But moving in the right direction.

As opposed to the Commiecrats.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (04KGT)

60 Must eat dead animals.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (AvxYT)

61 Anyone with an IQ above room temp should have known it was a scam when global warming turned into climate change. The climate is always changing. It’s there perfect con. No matter what happens they can show “proof”.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:16 AM (5Yz+T)

62 56 So, now the impact of advertising will be seen. I suspect people will still buy meat and still take cruises and the like, they will just have to go to the store to see what is on sale or what looks tasty for meat and go to a travel agent or go online and actively search to plan vacations.

the UN is evil and I wish we could at least kick it out of the U.S.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 11:15 AM (PV+Zw)

======

It's Amsterdam.

The Dutch will do as they are told while inviting third world men into their homes to share the bedrooms with their 9 year old daughters because otherwise they'd be racist.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:16 AM (LWGzg)

63 "Shit like this is a religion for tens of millions of people. Maybe hundreds of millions around the world. You don’t just ditch your religion overnight because an election happened."
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Now do recycling.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 11:16 AM (2Ez/1)

64 AI brought to you by coal.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:16 AM (AvxYT)

65 I had a wonderful mental image of other State Senators blowing up Pence's phone.

'Now what am I supposed to do?!'

'You said-'

'Motherfucker.'

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:16 AM (bss/y)

66 I saw Super El Niño wrestle El Santo in Mexico City in 1982. His flying airplane spin was a wonder to behold, encompassing raw athletic prowess with a balerina's grace...

I knew Super El Nino when he was still Nino Steenkin Badges.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:17 AM (Riz8t)

67 By the way, El Niño is Spanish for The Niño.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:17 AM (Y1sOo)

68 It can't be good if it's Spanish.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (AvxYT)

69 > IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are “Implausible” – Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk
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They're probably looking for another source of grift after running their apocalyptic climate change scenario into the ground with bullshit.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (jehhT)

70 67 By the way, El Niño is Spanish for The Niño.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:17 AM (Y1sOo)

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This is a misnomer.

It actually means a whale's vagina.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (LWGzg)

71 Ads for oil companies is kinda dumb anyway. Does anyone see an ad for Exxon and think hmm I’m going to buy Exxon gas. No. You buy gas from the place that’s closest to you when you need it and/or the cheapest place.

It’s like ads for the power company which is a monopoly. Has to be the biggest waste of money ever. Oh I want electricity, uhm OK I guess I’ll buy it from you guys? Thanks for letting me know you exist.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (5Yz+T)

72 Hmmm, just seeing outline of Iran agreement. No mention of removal of HEU. I hope this is not a Obama redo.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (G0vdT)

73 I'm not as pessimistic about Europe as some here. I think they're starting to wake up, although the difficult phase of kicking out the lefty loons is still in front of them.

There are few popular leftist politicians in Europe anymore. Most are looking at electoral oblivion when (if) the next election happens.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)

74 Ninos are children?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (AvxYT)

75 Learn to coal.

Posted by: The West Virginia Employment Commission at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (2Ez/1)

76 >> Guess you have no idea what happened last night in Indiana.

Spare me. Is this another one of your selective extrapolations.

When I see the results in November I’ll be convinced.

And where was the RNC in Ohio, btw. It looks like Pressler once again did the heavy lifting.

But who knows, maybe by November the RNC will spend their record war chest on something other that watercress sandwiches and sparkling water.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (04KGT)

77 71 Ads for oil companies is kinda dumb anyway. Does anyone see an ad for Exxon and think hmm I’m going to buy Exxon gas. No. You buy gas from the place that’s closest to you when you need it and/or the cheapest place.

It’s like ads for the power company which is a monopoly. Has to be the biggest waste of money ever. Oh I want electricity, uhm OK I guess I’ll buy it from you guys? Thanks for letting me know you exist.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (5Yz+T)

It has Techron, I'm gonna get that gas.

Now which one was that? Chevron?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (bss/y)

78
Old & Busted: 15-Minute Cities.
New Hotness: 15-IQ Cities.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (9Kqhl)

79 The FBI is raiding a bunch of locations tied to Virginia state senator Louise Lucas. Been in office for ever. If she's arrested and then the Virginia SC tosses the gerrymandering, it will be a good week in the Old Dominion

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (gu0hJ)

80 Fuck you, Pence, especially.

I have nothing to add. I just thought that was worth saying twice.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (vTZFs)

81 By the way, El Niño is Spanish for The Niño.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:17 AM (Y1sOo)

The Los Angeles Angels = The The Angels Angels.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (5Yz+T)

82 72 Hmmm, just seeing outline of Iran agreement. No mention of removal of HEU. I hope this is not a Obama redo.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (G0vdT)

=====

This reminds me of when the ceasefire was first announced and everyone was like, "Trump agreed to the 10 point plan which included Iran controlling the strait. What's he doing?"

And then it turned out that it was completely bullshit.

But we have to give it a credence of believability because it comes from...Axios?

This isn't "trust the plan" this is "Axios is a bad source and has recently proven to be a bad source and anyone who gives it credence is willfully stupid."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (LWGzg)

83 *It actually means a whale's vagina.*

Help me find my keys and we'll drive out of here.

Posted by: Just the punchline at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (2Ez/1)

84 Amsterdam is also pushing its citizens to eat less meat, and has set a goal for residents to get 60 percent of their protein from plant-based sources by 2030. "Because of climate reasons, because of health reasons," said Anke Bakker, a city councilor with Party for the Animals.

Aren't the Netherlands also pushing their citizens to bang the migrants? Because the Dutch people will disappear unless they only breed with non-Dutch people, or something?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (ExV1e)

85 Never thought I'd live in a world where heroin is more acceptable in public than a cheeseburger.

Posted by: Octochicken at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (oCS0o)

86 It actually means a whale's vagina.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (LWGzg)

I thought it was an old, old wooden ship. From the Civil War era...

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (iNUL3)

87 Pyrolysis is the solution for Greentards. Turn them into gas.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (utfVc)

88 I hope Pence is in the shower, crying and washing with a Brillo pad trying to scrub the stink off.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (04KGT)

89 By the way, El Niño is Spanish for The Niño.
Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:17 AM (Y1sOo)

Thank you. I've always wondered about that.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (g8Ew8)

90 Speaking of climate change, article at American Thinker to not bring back wooly mammoths ( they are getting close to it)
Personally why not? Has to be places in Canada, maybe North Dakota or Montana as well as Siberia for them to roaming

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 11:22 AM (OX7Mn)

91 Suck it, serfs.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)

92 This cannot end well. Trump should immediately cease all funding of the UN and withdraw US representatives from all UN agencies other than the Security Council. And the sole purpose of attending Security Council meetings is to veto any insanity that is proposed there. Expel the UN from the US and send them packing back to their Swiss headquarters.

Posted by: WarEagle82 at May 06, 2026 11:22 AM (YcfMX)

93
Ms. Veenhoff likened high carbon lifestyles to an addiction. "If you're trying to get rid of an addiction, it's not very handy to see it everywhere," she said.

Golly, you sound almost exactly like the weak Muzzies who insisted that children not eat lunches in the school cafeteria during Ramadan because their faith was sooooooo strong that their youths could not adhere to its tenets when face to face with temptation.

And, by the way, the school board (or school) that instituted that ban was in Alberta, the "most conservative" part of Canada.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (xG4kz)

94 I hope Pence is in the shower, crying and washing with a Brillo pad trying to scrub the stink off.

That won't be enough. I figure maybe a plasma cutter can do the job.

If anyone wondered why Trump defenestrated him, this is as good a reason as any.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (Riz8t)

95 It actually means a whale's vagina.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (LWGzg)

That's scallywag.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (dK+Kv)

96 > The FBI is raiding a bunch of locations tied to Virginia state senator Louise Lucas. Been in office for ever. If she's arrested and then the Virginia SC tosses the gerrymandering, it will be a good week in the Old Dominion
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Apparently she's involved in some sort of illicit hemp/THC stuff.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (jehhT)

97 Hope Pence is being beset by millions of flys

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (gu0hJ)

98 But we have to give it a credence of believability because it comes from...Axios?

This isn't "trust the plan" this is "Axios is a bad source and has recently proven to be a bad source and anyone who gives it credence is willfully stupid."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:20 AM (LWGzg)
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Axios is a bad source, agreed. We'll have to wait for offiicial channels.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:24 AM (G0vdT)

99 And, by the way, the school board (or school) that instituted that ban was in Alberta, the "most conservative" part of Canada.

—

As a whole it is. But within the province there are left wing areas. It’s like how Texas as a whole is conservative but Austin is like San Francisco.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:24 AM (5Yz+T)

100 I thought the Feds reclassified weed.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:25 AM (AvxYT)

101 76 >> But who knows, maybe by November the RNC will spend their record war chest on something other that watercress sandwiches and sparkling water.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:19 AM (04KGT)

=======

Remember, all special elections that prove Democratic overperformance are to be considered gospel and all special elections that prove Republican overperformance are considered to be junk.

Your point was GOP voter apathy.

Indiana GOP voters just proved that they didn't have apathy, that they had clear targets and took them out. It directly addressed your blackpilling, but it's not valid because...?

I've been saying for months. Dems will probably win the House. It's just turnout differentials that play out in midterms. Out of power parties just perform better. It happened under Obama. Remember when there were "only Obama" voters? And it happens to a smaller degree under Trump (the 2018 "blowout" saw the GOP gain 3 senate seats).

If you can't take in new information, you're providing nothing to a conversation and you become boring.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:25 AM (LWGzg)

102 You might think, especially given everything we now know that is true, Pence would at least offer a mea culpa and state he shouldn’t have sided with the coup plotters. But he just keeps doubling down. Which tells me he probably had something to do with the attempt to subvert our government. He’s loathsome.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:25 AM (04KGT)

103 There will be more space for additional pharmaceutical ads pushing a pill for every pain or worry.
Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:11 AM (5xoct)

Not to mention ads for hookers and cannabis cafes.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:26 AM (utfVc)

104 "Overperformance" isn't even a real word.

Unless you're The Paolo.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 11:26 AM (2Ez/1)

105 Never thought I'd live in a world where heroin is more acceptable in public than a cheeseburger.

I did.

Posted by: Aldous Huxley at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (FIef1)

106 90 Speaking of climate change, article at American Thinker to not bring back wooly mammoths ( they are getting close to it)
Personally why not? Has to be places in Canada, maybe North Dakota or Montana as well as Siberia for them to roaming

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We never learn.

Posted by: Dr. Malcolm at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (XRozh)

107 @BillMelugin_
·
35m
BREAKING: @FoxNews
is on scene in Portsmouth, VA where the FBI is raiding the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas, a Democrat and close ally of VA Governor Spanberger. Fed law enforcement sources tell FOX this is in connection to a major corruption probe, and the FBI is serving multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at her office and a next door cannabis dispensary. More to come with correspondent @AlexHoganTV
, who reports that Lucas just showed up on scene as the FBI searches her office.

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Remember, Trump didn't fire every FBI agent which means that the FBI hasn't changed at all and it's all a ruse to distract us from the Epstein files, or something.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (LWGzg)

108 Nothing beats a boiled tulip bulb sammich washed down with a Heineken after main lining heroin at the whore house.

The Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (gm9Sb)

109 Soon to become normal in Europe: Mass "voluntary" euthanasia.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 11:13 AM (g8Ew

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New and Improved MAID: "Make All Illness Death."

[h/t rickb223]

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (9Kqhl)

110
By the way, El Niño is Spanish for The Niño.

That's the sports broadcasting network for wannbe sports just down the street from ESPN 8, The Ocho, is it not?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (xG4kz)

111 "Overperformance" isn't even a real word.

Unless you're The Paolo.

You usually see "outperform". That's when Paolo gets busy in the woods.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (Riz8t)

112 You really don't need ads for fossil fuels, since we already like central heating and A/C and flights to places too far to drive.

And driving. We do like driving. A lot.

There was a whole lot less unnecessary travel 60 years ago, and I don't think the populace suffered from lack of pleasure travel. Frankly, now that I've stopped flying, I don't miss it. I haven't been in an airport in over 20 years, and I would most likely be shocked by how much the experience has been degraded.

To judge by X.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at May 06, 2026 11:28 AM (w6EFb)

113 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (LWGzg)

Spanberger could lose redistricting AND her President Pro Tempore in the same week?

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:28 AM (iNUL3)

114 107 @BillMelugin_
·
35m
BREAKING: @FoxNews
is on scene in Portsmouth, VA where the FBI is raiding the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas, a Democrat and close ally of VA Governor Spanberger. Fed law enforcement sources tell FOX this is in connection to a major corruption probe, and the FBI is serving multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at her office and a next door cannabis dispensary. More to come with correspondent @AlexHoganTV
, who reports that Lucas just showed up on scene as the FBI searches her office.

Yeah, I'm gonna disagree with the above poster. I think Abi and the Dems asked for this, b/c Louise decided to reject EVERY SINGLE Governor change request on the bills and repass them. Louise tried to show she was more powerful than Abi...this is Abi leaking to the FBI and telling her she's not b/c CIA knows where ALL the dirt is buried.

Aka, this is MAX BLUE ON BLUE. FBI is just the tool b/c it's Win/Win for them...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (tOcjL)

115 Thank you. I've always wondered about that.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (g8Ew

It's from a Chris Farley bit on SNL

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Y1sOo)

116 BREAKING: @FoxNews
is on scene in Portsmouth, VA where the FBI is raiding the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas, a Democrat and close ally of VA Governor Spanberger. Fed law enforcement sources tell FOX this is in connection to a major corruption probe, and the FBI is serving multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at her office and a next door cannabis dispensary. More to come with correspondent @AlexHoganTV
, who reports that Lucas just showed up on scene as the FBI searches her office.

It's political persecution!!!

Posted by: The DNC - you know it's coming at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (Riz8t)

117 You might think, especially given everything we now know that is true, Pence would at least offer a mea culpa and state he shouldn’t have sided with the coup plotters. But he just keeps doubling down. Which tells me he probably had something to do with the attempt to subvert our government. He’s loathsome.
Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:25 AM (04KGT)

He's been a member of the deep state for a long time. His actions in 2021 didn't surprise me.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (g8Ew8)

118 Nothing beats a boiled tulip bulb sammich washed down with a Heineken after main lining heroin at the whore house.

I was with you up until the Heinie. That stuff's nasty. Possibly the only beer that I've ever opened but not finished.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (vTZFs)

119 They insist people believe their 2+2=5 type absurdities.
Their population declines will be resolved by women AND MEN giving birth to babies. Or maybe only men, so the "more reasonable" (commie) women can run their worlds.

Top lies from the oligarchs.

Climate Change
Men can be Women (anf the whole of LGBTQ+)

Elections are clean and fair

Communism is the best system (just need to murder off the majority Liberty Minded resistance, and propagandize their children)

America is the root cause of Evil in the world (oligarchs are the pure ones)

The UN is the best source for health info, and they should Reign Supreme.

and a few other Big Lies

Posted by: illiniwek at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (vbXSk)

120 Portsmouth, Virginia is affectionately known as The Armpit Of Hampton Roads.

Posted by: In case you didn't know at May 06, 2026 11:29 AM (2Ez/1)

121 113 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (LWGzg)

Spanberger could lose redistricting AND her President Pro Tempore in the same week?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:28 AM (iNUL3)

I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:30 AM (tOcjL)

122 It actually means a whale's vagina.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:18 AM (LWGzg)

That's scallywag.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 11:23 AM (dK+Kv)
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Not to be confused with a whale's ass, the scuttlebutt.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 11:31 AM (lR5Ug)

123 Nothing beats a boiled tulip bulb sammich washed down with a Heineken after main lining heroin at the whore house.

The Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 06, 2026 11:27 AM (gm9Sb)

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[New Tourism Marketing Slogan:]

Who happens to die in Amsterdam
Stays in Amsterdam ...
Especially for ChiComm Organ Donations.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:31 AM (9Kqhl)

124 Aren't the Netherlands also pushing their citizens to bang the migrants? Because the Dutch people will disappear unless they only breed with non-Dutch people, or something?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 06, 2026 11:21 AM (ExV1e)

That's the Danes; the stupid ones at least.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:31 AM (utfVc)

125 In my local elections there’s a battle afoot between RINOs and conservatives in the upcoming primaries for state seats. It’s two factions battling it out. They even have co-ordinated yard signs between the two groups for different candidates. The GOP primary winner is the defacto general election winner.

This area voted for Trump yuuugely. But turnout is pathetically low for primaries and local elections. For some reason conservatives refuse to vote in them. So left wingers run everything locally. Turnout is 25%, if they get their side out to vote at 50% they win. They figured out they can steal primary races too if they get their side out knowing the right will sit out the “non important” elections.

They may just pull off a coup.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (5Yz+T)

126
U Thant talk about them like that, somebody will call you a racism.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here

Dag Hammarskjöld it, let's not get into puns based on United Nations' Secretary General's names!

* Boutros Boutros-Ghali, weeping, steps away from the queue *

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (xG4kz)

127 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:30 AM (tOcjL)

So VA's Dem governor called in a hit on a Dem politician with whom she's fighting.

And the GOP-led FBI agreed to help because it's horrid press for the VA Dems.

What was the trade? There's always a trade when these things happen.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (iNUL3)

128 The GloboHomo Deep State never rests ... especially in the World's Greatest Bathhouses.

/Just ask Barry ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (9Kqhl)

129 We never got the fries we were promised with our Spamburger.

Posted by: Virginia voters at May 06, 2026 11:33 AM (2Ez/1)

130 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.

Huh. I was told by reliable MSM sources that all women are part of an unbreakable sisterhood and all have the same goals and desires. Except for conservative women who really aren't women.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:33 AM (vTZFs)

131 Looks like I besmirched Islam. I thought the Leipzig driver was Muzzie but turns out he's Antifa and nuts.

"Leipzig car attacker exposed as radical leftist Antifa ally.
Mentally ill Jeffrey Kloß begged to be locked up in a psych ward.
They discharged him the same day because he was “too aggressive” towards other patients.
Next day he rammed into a crowd at 80 km/h, killing two.
Germany’s system is broken.

https://tinyurl.com/4hvxzyhu

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Releasing him from the nut house because he's too violent was an excellent plan.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:33 AM (ndZc7)

132 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:30 AM (tOcjL)
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Was Louise more moderate than or Abi or was this strictly a power struggle.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (G0vdT)

133 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (X0axn)

134 Not to be confused with a whale's ass, the scuttlebutt.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 11:31 AM (lR5Ug)

Which is not to be confused with Scuzzlebutt, who has a piece of celery as an arm and Patrick Duffy as a leg.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (dK+Kv)

135 Ted Turner is mort. I thought he died a long time ago.

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (Oy/m2)

136 Huh. I was told by reliable MSM sources that all women are part of an unbreakable sisterhood and all have the same goals and desires. Except for conservative women who really aren't women.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:33 AM (vTZFs)

She knows what she did!
- USN skipper who smashed her boat into another boat with a female skipper.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (iNUL3)

137
Nothing beats a boiled tulip bulb sammich washed down with a Heineken after main lining heroin at the whore house.

No mention of the yummy wooden shoe carvers' shavings' crisps? I am disappoint!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (xG4kz)

138 We laugh at people believing in AGW, now called climate change, but just like how Barky's Julia? was it ad, which seemed creepy and likely to turn off voters to us 29 year old normies a lot of young people, especially women still embrace the false religion of climate change.

I cheer that Trump and his team are treating the CC hysteria as the BS that it is instead of trying to be reasonable and gentle with those who fell for the con. But the brainwashed acolytes just view this as "Trump and MAGAs want to kill the planet"

It is a huge mental upheaval when your world view is shown to be false. I remember in 2008 when I realized "no the FNM does not just heavily spin the facts for the Ds, they smother inconvenient facts and make up lies to advance their party." It threw me for a loop and I already knew the media sided with the Dems, I just thought that the desire to have the scoop and be the first to air a story was in play. I didn't realize until 2008-2009 that almost all of the media had an unwritten agreement not to air the wrong kind of stories, or to tattle on their colleagues when a blatant lie was told.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (PV+Zw)

139 127 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:30 AM (tOcjL)

So VA's Dem governor called in a hit on a Dem politician with whom she's fighting.

And the GOP-led FBI agreed to help because it's horrid press for the VA Dems.

What was the trade? There's always a trade when these things happen.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (iNUL3)

Well, another black state female D delegate resigned yesterday, so maybe it's a full clearout for Abi.

Abi wants to be in charge - that's what she gets. She's gotten rolled by Louise on everything this year (and Abi can stand back and say VA is being targeted by Trump, which makes her more popular).

The trade is Abi's stock and power skyrockets in her state...and she's rid of a pest that was making her look bad.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (tOcjL)

140 I for one look forward to a wooly mammoth burger with a nice side of waffle fries

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (gu0hJ)

141 What was the trade? There's always a trade when these things happen.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (iNUL3)

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The Washington Nationals could use a new First Baseman.

/

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (9Kqhl)

142 I had a thought about the anti car people who want a 15 minute bubble. They like to think of themselves as the smart ones, the cultured ones. But wanting to live an entire life within a 15 minute bubble shows someone who is not curious about the world. It’s the most fucking provincial mindset possible.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (5Yz+T)

143 I just found out that because my brother's vision has gotten so bad, he couldn't hold up his end and just got fired.

So, add that to the list..........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (X0axn)

144 >> If you can't take in new information, you're providing nothing to a conversation and you become boring.

Let me state this up front because Im inarticulate and boring. Blow me. You want to be arrogant? Right back at you.

You’re on here spouting off things like how the special elections are meaningless. Which defies logic, correlation and probability theory to name a few.

There is always a correlation, which could prove to be meaningless if the factors involved stay the same. But if those factors do not stay the same and change, there may or may not be an impact to the end result. That is, for those of you at home, there could be a pattern or turnout in special elections that somehow correlates into a general election. It could be that it is minute and meaningless to the end result. But there you have it. It’s there. And yet you say without any basis, special elections have no impact on the general. That’s just one for starters. So please, give me a break. You’re hilariously self absorbed for no reason at all.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (T7fic)

145 The trade is Abi's stock and power skyrockets in her state...and she's rid of a pest that was making her look bad.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (tOcjL)

I get this part.

I don't get why Trump would help her do it.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (iNUL3)

146 132 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:30 AM (tOcjL)
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Was Louise more moderate than or Abi or was this strictly a power struggle.
Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (G0vdT)

Louise is a full on black dem nut...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (tOcjL)

147 Dag Hammarskjöld it, let's not get into puns based on United Nations' Secretary General's names!

* Boutros Boutros-Ghali, weeping, steps away from the queue *
+++
I used to be a thing

Posted by: Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski at May 06, 2026 11:36 AM (2Ez/1)

148 She was going to be a politician and then she got high.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:36 AM (AvxYT)

149
Ted Turner is mort. I thought he died a long time ago.
Posted by: dantesed

Well, his pecker DID shrivel up and become a dried appendage to his torso after it toured the many-splendored and well-travelled highway that serves as Jane Fonda's front hole.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:36 AM (xG4kz)

150 143 I just found out that because my brother's vision has gotten so bad, he couldn't hold up his end and just got fired.

So, add that to the list..........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (X0axn)

Sorry for him, man.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:36 AM (bss/y)

151 145 The trade is Abi's stock and power skyrockets in her state...and she's rid of a pest that was making her look bad.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (tOcjL)

I get this part.

I don't get why Trump would help her do it.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (iNUL3)

B/c Louise is REALLY dirty...and pointing out and prosecuting D corruption helps nationwide, just not in VA.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (tOcjL)

152 This is why I've been getting paid as a parent........because my brother was in his own personal hell.

He knew this was coming and faked it as long as he could, it seems. It caught up to him.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (X0axn)

153 * Boutros Boutros-Ghali, weeping, steps away from the queue *
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (xG4kz)

Oh, my gosh, by golly!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (utfVc)

154 Trump will arrest Lucas because it will cause more fighting within the Dem party. Wouldn't be surprised to see him thank Abigail for the info leading to the srrest

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (gu0hJ)

155 U Thant talk about them like that, somebody will call you a racism.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here
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Dag Hammarskjöld it, let's not get into puns based on United Nations' Secretary General's names!

* Boutros Boutros-Ghali, weeping, steps away from the queue *

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:32 AM (xG4kz)
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More Kofi!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (lR5Ug)

156
Sorry for him, man.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:36 AM (bss/y)

Thanks.

Not sure what you do with a blind IT guy........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (X0axn)

157 Isn’t it illegal to fire someone due to health reasons?

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (5Yz+T)

158 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.
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Or... Abi's former employer has some other ideas about what to do with VA.

It's sort of what the CIA does.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (jehhT)

159 Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (X0axn)

Glaucoma?

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (Oy/m2)

160 "Boutros Boutros-Ghali" is Indian for "Peter Peter Pumpkin-Eater."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (ndZc7)

161 149 Ted Turner died from a rare time bomb STD, brought back from Nam in 1972 by Jane. Jane contracted it after fucking her way through the ranks of the NVA 32B division.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (gm9Sb)

162
It's not voter apathy, it's voter hostility.

But call it whatever you like - the source of the problem is the Republican Party - not the voters who hate them.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (BI5O2)

163 I didn't realize until 2008-2009 that almost all of the media had an unwritten agreement not to air the wrong kind of stories, or to tattle on their colleagues when a blatant lie was told.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 11:34 AM (PV+Zw)

They actually believe most of the garbage they are pushing, at the least, and to a man, not one believes it to be improper reporting to shade the truth to achieve a political objective.

Face colander times will not be kind to them.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (dK+Kv)

164 I've noted back when I watched Bond movies I didn't like the over the top villains monologuing their evil plans.

I mean real world people don't do that....right?

And then in the last 10 years or so I've noticed much of the left speaks in this way.

So Fleming was right, and I was wrong

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (sKqQm)

165 Roll up some glaucoma medicine.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (AvxYT)

166 144 . That’s just one for starters. So please, give me a break. You’re hilariously self absorbed for no reason at all.

Posted by: That Guy at May 06, 2026 11:35 AM (T7fic)

======

25% turnout is a different electorate than 75% turnout.

If you take all the special elections and do statistical analysis on them...they do not predict the next general election because of the massive change in turnout.

This happens year after year after year.

Let me show you an example:

https://is.gd/oZRAp3

This is the OH-6 special election from 2024.

It showed Republicans underperforming the previous regular election by over 20 points.

Was this predictive of the general a few months later? Of the national environment?

It wasn't. The district went right back to the 2022 levels in Nov of 2024 and Republicans nationally did better in 2024 than 2022.

Why was that not predictive?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (LWGzg)

167 Wouldn't the best way to fight climate change be to make the UN 100% remote attendance?

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (W5mpo)

168 Releasing him from the nut house because he's too violent was an excellent plan.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:33 AM (ndZc7)

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I haven't been calling it a Homicidal-Suicidal Death Cult lo these many years for nothin' ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (9Kqhl)

169 B/c Louise is REALLY dirty...and pointing out and prosecuting D corruption helps nationwide, just not in VA.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (tOcjL)

She gets to clear the field for her own power. Trump gets to blast Dems as corrupt lawbreakers at a national level just in time for the midterm campaign season.

I can see that.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (iNUL3)

170
Glaucoma?
Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (Oy/m2)

Retinitis Pigmentosa combined with Fuchs Dystrophy.

RP causes tunnel vision and night blindness and Fuchs causes a foggy condition.

His tunnel is almost closed and he can no longer navigate a widescreen and find the mouse and see the entire screen.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (X0axn)

171 So Fleming was right, and I was wrong

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (sKqQm)
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Now go and rewatch Batman movies.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 11:41 AM (lR5Ug)

172 Roll up some glaucoma medicine.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:39 AM (AvxYT)

That doesn't fix anything, only dulls the pain.

And he can't do that anymore. He'd done so much in his yute, his brain shuts off.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:41 AM (X0axn)

173 No one actually believes in global warming.

I remember some polling recently that showed a large majority responding that global warming was a serious problem...but then asked how much those respondents were willing to spend to stop it. The answer? $3 annually.

Remember the argument from the AGW types is that we need to revert most of the world to living a 17th century lifestyle. That's not $3 a year. That's 99% of your income and wealth.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:41 AM (sKqQm)

174 U Thant
Dag Hammarskjöld
* Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Kofi!
======
And don't forget The Nazi

A cavalcade of perversion and craven weakness.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 11:41 AM (RIvkX)

175 I think Abi called this hit in...they hate each other, and Louise backstabbed Abi on every state passed bill yesterday.
Posted by: Nova Local

With the male way - beating each other up - there's less collateral damage.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 11:41 AM (W5mpo)

176 His tunnel is almost closed and he can no longer navigate a widescreen and find the mouse and see the entire screen.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (X0axn)

Fuck, that would be hell.

Getting old sucks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (bss/y)

177 Wouldn't the best way to fight climate change be to make the UN 100% remote attendance?
Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (W5mpo)

Then the NYC hookers would have to fly to their home countries. It’s more efficient the way it is currently.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (5Yz+T)

178 Carbon addiction. That’s some world class stupid right there. My opinion as a Carbon Based life form.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar8)

179 And Gaia will heal because there are no more icky people polluting it.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:09 AM (BpO1e)

But if nobody is around to see it, how will we know?

Posted by: Reforger at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (ZFqKB)

180 This is why I've been getting paid as a parent........because my brother was in his own personal hell.

He knew this was coming and faked it as long as he could, it seems. It caught up to him.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:37 AM (X0axn)

What sort of vision problem does he have? Any treatment available?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (utfVc)

181 At FoxNews: "Demi Moore corrects fans on how to say her name after years of it being mispronounced"

The correct pronunciation is 'Fo Shizzle.' Fo Shizzle Moore. It's not that hard, people.

Posted by: gp at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (N8ZBc)

182 Fuck, that would be hell.

Getting old sucks.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (bss/y)

he's only 58........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (X0axn)

183 A bunch of "Amsterdam officials" could feed several hungry feral pigs.

Posted by: a modest proposal at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (WMyc4)

184 I get no respect.

Posted by: Nikolae Carpathia at May 06, 2026 11:43 AM (/k+lW)

185 IT seems like needs to be able to see since they have to physically replace computer parts and stuff sometimes.

But my work has a software engineer whose is close to completely blind. He has the computer read things to him and is still valuable to our team. We also get fed funding so the workplace is very very careful to be handicap accessible and not discriminate.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 06, 2026 11:43 AM (PV+Zw)

186
What sort of vision problem does he have? Any treatment available?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (utfVc)

See #170

There is no cure for RP. There's only some experimental shit in Europe that shows signs, but the FDA won't let any of that shit come here.

And we don't have the resources to get him over there to be a test dummy.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (X0axn)

187 Wouldn't the best way to fight climate change be to make the UN 100% remote attendance?

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (W5mpo)

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Even better, make them all carbon neutral IYKWIMAITYD.

/It's funny, all these various "NECESSARY" and "in-person" negotiations between Trump's team (like Vance, Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner) and the Iranian Mad Mullah Butt-Boys ... it's like: "Have you ever heard of Zoom?"

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (9Kqhl)

188
Thanks.

Not sure what you do with a blind IT guy........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Opportunities abound to create the first braille touch screen monitor.

I'm not trying to be funny here at your brother's expense, by the way.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (xG4kz)

189 Trump will arrest Lucas because it will cause more fighting within the Dem party. Wouldn't be surprised to see him thank Abigail for the info leading to the srrest

Oh man, that would be *chef's kiss*.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (Riz8t)

190 Carbon addiction. That’s some world class stupid right there. My opinion as a Carbon Based life form.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar

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I can't start my day until I suck on a few chunks of charcoal left over from last night's fire...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (gnNyN)

191 Heh. Guy kicked out of the nut house for being too violent. There's a story about a family in OK dropping off a female relative at a California compound for spiritual guidance. A couple months later, the cult called them to come and take her back to Enid because she was too nuts. The compound was the Spann Movie Ranch, the cult the Manson Family.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (gm9Sb)

192 If you take all the special elections and do statistical analysis on them...they do not predict the next general election because of the massive change in turnout.

My take on many of these special elections is that they just show the base levels of fraud the left can count on.

Why are more Ds votes being registered in the special elections? Because the Ds don't have to actually rouse their voters, they just get the people that submit the stacks of ballots to do so.

This is less effective in elections with higher voter turnout because the lazy Dems and Reps show up and vote and the fake Dem votes are a lower percentage of the final totals.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (sKqQm)

193 >Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

I wouldn't have known who this asshole is.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 06, 2026 11:45 AM (rJ48h)

194 Isn't Carbon the element life is based on?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (AvxYT)

195 Carbon addiction.

Your milkshake I drink.

Posted by: The Horta at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (/k+lW)

196 Culture Of Corruption.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (/7Zv0)

197 Opportunities abound to create the first braille touch screen monitor.

I'm not trying to be funny here at your brother's expense, by the way.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (xG4kz)

He could be the translator for the McDonald's drive thru menu since it's posted in braille.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (X0axn)

198 190 Carbon addiction. That’s some world class stupid right there. My opinion as a Carbon Based life form.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar
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I can't start my day until I suck on a few chunks of charcoal left over from last night's fire...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 11:44 AM (gnNyN)

Here’s a Protip Perfesser - only consume the Cowboy Charcoal and not the ones with burning additives. Making your own charcoal is the best plan.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar8)

199 Sponge - look at these - clinical trial is the way to go...

https://kishomed.io/diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa/trials

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (tOcjL)

200 It is funny that what will kill global warming is that the oligarchs that were pushing it see a better gain via AI data centers now which need more power then green sources can provide.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:47 AM (sKqQm)

201 We don't need oil or carbon. We ride the bus.

Posted by: Turnstile Jumpin' Jones at May 06, 2026 11:47 AM (oftw2)

202 https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06912633

This one has CA sites

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:47 AM (tOcjL)

203 Sponge this likely makes him eligible for work accommodations, rehabilitation service, or disability.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (RIvkX)

204 Like the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, we're having an outsized impact. In the case of climate, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor. We are not only in danger. We are the danger. But we are also the solution.

-- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; June 5, 2024
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HA... The stupid is very strong in this clown. I'll bet he stole that word-salad from kamalalamadingdong's speechwriter didn't he?

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (VkY89)

205 Oh another funny change that has been happening over the last couple of years is that all those tech companies that told us global warming was a serious threat are now making their employees comes back to working in the office.

Guess you actually don't care about the car trips you are creating do you?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (sKqQm)

206 Speaking of climate change, article at American Thinker to not bring back wooly mammoths ( they are getting close to it)
Personally why not? Has to be places in Canada, maybe North Dakota or Montana as well as Siberia for them to roaming

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Import wooly mammoths. Export Somalis.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (ndZc7)

207 194 Isn't Carbon the element life is based on?
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (AvxYT)

Why yes, yes it is. But we should eschew all carbon. Except for plants. Because animal carbon is evil. See their logic?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (Gqar8)

208 I had a thought about the anti car people who want a 15 minute bubble. They like to think of themselves as the smart ones, the cultured ones. But wanting to live an entire life within a 15 minute bubble shows someone who is not curious about the world. It’s the most fucking provincial mindset possible.

You misunderstand. They want you and me to live in a 15 minute bubble. They, on the other hand, can travel as they wish. In first class whenever possible.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (vTZFs)

209 I just tried Creatine and Kefir mixed.

Tasted like yogurt. A bit grainy but less noticeable than in milk.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (bss/y)

210 191 A woman from my HS class tried to join the Heaven’s Gate cult (the Hale-Bopp comet folks). She didn’t make the cut. She was too nutty even for them.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (77rzZ)

211 209 I just tried Creatine and Kefir mixed.

Tasted like yogurt. A bit grainy but less noticeable than in milk.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (bss/y)

Does it contain carbon, though?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:49 AM (Gqar8)

212 Carbona Not Glue.

Posted by: Dee Dee Ramone 1981 at May 06, 2026 11:49 AM (oftw2)

213 You misunderstand. They want you and me to live in a 15 minute bubble. They, on the other hand, can travel as they wish. In first class whenever possible.

Yep.

They need to travel to their government/NGO conferences in exciting tourist destinations because their jobs are important unlike yours plebe.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:49 AM (sKqQm)

214
Remember the argument from the AGW types is that we need to revert most of the world to living a 17th century lifestyle. That's not $3 a year. That's 99% of your income and wealth.
Posted by: 18-1

Well, alla youse, but not those kids wallowing in the mire in the Congo to harvest cobalt ores so alla us can have our smart devices.

There's so much that could have enhanced lives in the 17th Century if only there had been social influencers around to demonstrate the possibilities of the good life!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (xG4kz)

215 I can't start my day until I suck on a few chunks of charcoal left over from last night's fire...

Well sure, if you're one of the proles. I only suck on the finest artisinal charcoal made from fossilized chunks extracted by virgins from the inside of Vesuvius.

Posted by: Archimedes, imitating a Gen Xer who thinks everyrthing needs to be artiisinal, but can't afford a ho at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)

216 Isn't Carbon the element life is based on?
Posted by: Boss Moss

The horta is silicon-based.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (W5mpo)

217 can't afford a ho

Can't afford a HOUSE!

Posted by: Archimedes, imitating a Gen Xer who thinks everyrthing needs to be artiisinal, but can't afford a ho at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)

218 You misunderstand. They want you and me to live in a 15 minute bubble. They, on the other hand, can travel as they wish. In first class whenever possible.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:48 AM (vTZFs)

This. They want to be able to 'enjoy nature' but really all they want to turn nature into is a symbol of status and class.

The frustrating thing is that a poor guy in eastern kentucky has more access to wondrous luxury than a King 100 years ago. They REALLY hate that. THEY are the special ones. THEY deserve to be elevated above everyone else. THEY deserve to be in charge.

Then maybe they can finally show Dad.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)

219 Communists in the 1920s: "Capitalism keeps the poor poor in deadening factories. Communism will lift us all up with meaningful work outside."

Communists in the 2020s: "Capitalism makes too much stuff and keeps you too comfortable. Communism will make you miserable and cold."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (LWGzg)

220 210 Bulg, do you have her number? Asking for a friend.

Posted by: gp at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (N8ZBc)

221
POKER MONKEY

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (y9nCu)

222 Take your choice ...

Jerusalem Post: US, Iran nearing deal that would see Tehran give away enriched uranium

The Daily Mail: Trump set to lift US sanctions on Iran, free billions and unlock uranium enrichment in unexpected Obama-style peace proposal

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (RHGPo)

223 Does it contain carbon, though?
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:49 AM (Gqar

Yes, both the creatine and the yogurt have carbon.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (bss/y)

224 217 can't afford a ho

Can't afford a HOUSE!
Posted by: Archimedes, imitating a Gen Xer who thinks everyrthing needs to be artiisinal, but can't afford a ho at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)

They make Tiny ones.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar8)

225 can't afford a ho

$20 same as in town

Posted by: Kamala Harris at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)

226 223 Does it contain carbon, though?
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:49 AM (Gqar

Yes, both the creatine and the yogurt have carbon.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (bss/y)

Sinner.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (Gqar8)

227 >>> 220 210 Bulg, do you have her number? Asking for a friend.
Posted by: gp at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (N8ZBc)

867 5309

Posted by: or maybe not at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (WMyc4)

228 They make Tiny ones.

That's right.

Posted by: Bridget the Midget at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)

229 Communists of any age: "I will say anything necesssary, tell any lie or half-truth, in order to wield Power."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (RIvkX)

230 224 217 can't afford a ho

Can't afford a HOUSE!
Posted by: Archimedes, imitating a Gen Xer who thinks everyrthing needs to be artiisinal, but can't afford a ho at May 06, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)

They make Tiny ones.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar

Ho's?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (N39Ws)

231 South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules

... thus, proving he is immortal

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (RHGPo)

232 220 She was definitely high on the hot/crazy matrix.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (77rzZ)

233 219 Communists in the 1920s: "Capitalism keeps the poor poor in deadening factories. Communism will lift us all up with meaningful work outside."

Communists in the 2020s: "Capitalism makes too much stuff and keeps you too comfortable. Communism will make you miserable and cold."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:51 AM (LWGzg)

It is one thing Lileks pointed out about the utopianism of the turn of the century. The wonderful cities and massive apartment buildings were not for the rich, it was experiments (essentially) on poor people.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (bss/y)

234 It's also noteworthy that in the middle of "gas prices are going to destroy Trump," Indiana Republicans just went and backed him fully in a series of primaries he was closely associated with.

Interesting...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (LWGzg)

235 >>> 231 South Carolina inmate who believes he is immortal cannot be executed due to mental illness, judge rules

... thus, proving he is immortal
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (RHGPo)

We'll see about that.

Posted by: other South Carolina inmates at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (WMyc4)

236 Sinner.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (Gqar

Always.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (bss/y)

237 BREAKING: CNN Founder and Liberal Billionaire Ted Turner Dies

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (RHGPo)

238 I remember when Bernie went on a rant that there were too many types of deodorant available in the store.

That was pretty much the perfect statement from a communist.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (sKqQm)

239 late to the party, but i wonder if it's too late to hope that every gas station in amsterdam closes it's doors in the next 3 months since the city govt obviously doesn't want their tax revenue.

and maybe all the farmers should stop selling their goods in town and set up road side farm stands outside town as well.

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (nXhwP)

240 237 BREAKING: CNN Founder and Liberal Billionaire Ted Turner Dies
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (RHGPo)

Anyway

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar8)

241 237 BREAKING: CNN Founder and Liberal Billionaire Ted Turner Dies
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (RHGPo)

Ted - warm enough for you?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (N39Ws)

242 Wouldn't the best way to fight climate change be to make the UN 100% remote attendance?

Posted by: Dark Litigator

I've been looking for a lifestyle that doesn't require my presence.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (ndZc7)

243 Sponge - look at these - clinical trial is the way to go...

https://kishomed.io/diseases/retinitis-pigmentosa/trials
Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 11:46 AM (tOcjL)

Thanks. I've passed that along.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (X0axn)

244 You say global elites and I say let's kill them first.

Posted by: Jane Cobb Public Relations at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (ehY6c)

245 242 Wouldn't the best way to fight climate change be to make the UN 100% remote attendance?

Posted by: Dark Litigator

======

Nuking the Indian and Chinese cities that pollute the oceans would do a lot.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (LWGzg)

246
Remember the argument from the AGW types is that we need to revert most of the world to living a 17th century lifestyle. That's not $3 a year. That's 99% of your income and wealth.
Posted by: 18-1

No, hostesses. A hostess ho fo yo ho.

You know, hostess ho-hos

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (xG4kz)

247 “You misunderstand. They want you and me to live in a 15 minute bubble. They, on the other hand, can travel as they wish. In first class whenever possible.”

Sure that’s the plan for the elites. But there are plenty of commoners who love the idea. Just peruse Reddit for a bit to get a taste. Or the many YouTube channels out there pushing to ban cars. These aren’t Davos types they’re the true believers.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (5Yz+T)

248 237 BREAKING: CNN Founder and Liberal Billionaire Ted Turner Dies
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 11:53 AM (RHGPo)
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Jane Fonda to give him a North Vietnam anti-aircraft 21 gun salute.

Posted by: WisRich at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (G0vdT)

249 Nuking the Indian and Chinese cities that pollute the oceans would do a lot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (LWGzg)

Japan, with the Fukishima reactor - wants a word.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (N39Ws)

250 You honestly I don't think advertising is very effective for established products.

I have a favorite type of soda, beer, etc.

Seeing ads for competing brands doesn't make me want to switch.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (sKqQm)

251
Fire that cut-and-paste function RIGHT NOW!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 11:56 AM (xG4kz)

252 First step would be for him to get declared fully disabled by his physician.

Then he can apply for SSD and get up to $1600 a month. It's not much, but something.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:56 AM (X0axn)

253 249 Nuking the Indian and Chinese cities that pollute the oceans would do a lot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (LWGzg)

Japan, with the Fukishima reactor - wants a word.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 06, 2026 11:55 AM (N39Ws)

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Oh, Fukishima. That slightly leaked on a design several generations old, killed no one, and led to Germany destroying all of its cooling towers.

That was hilarious.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:56 AM (LWGzg)

254 Nuking the Indian and Chinese cities that pollute the oceans would do a lot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:54 AM (LWGzg)

I saw a map of fecal matter present in the ocean. As you might expect it was low around Europe/US but very very high off the coast of India

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)

255
We are not only in danger. We are the danger
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I am the one WHO KNOCKS
Antonio Guterres

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (qIyYj)

256 These aren’t Davos types they’re the true believers.

What they truly believe is that they are Davos types who just haven't gotten their due yet but will when the lessers are stopped from consuming more than they deserve.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (vTZFs)

257 Not sure what you do with a blind IT guy........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:38 AM (X0axn)

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There have been some impressive advances in "Accessibility" features for the seeing impaired on devices and in software.

[Have a co-worker who recently had to stop driving owing to having "eye strokes" that left him legally blind.]

Here's a couple other things I've read recently that provide some future hope in this area:

. A (prosthetic) microchip implanted behind the center of the retina, along with a pocket controller that enables adjustments such as magnification and contrast, in use and continually being developed further: stanfordmag.org/contents/vision-quest

. And a Kim Komando show interview (begins at the 17:33 mark) regarding the use of Smart Glasses for the Vision Impaired: https://is.gd/mdXDST

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (9Kqhl)

258 honestly I don't think advertising is very effective for established products.

I have a favorite type of soda, beer, etc.

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Your favorites became favorites in part due to advertising. Everyone says it doesn’t work on them though. Spoiler: it does.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (5Yz+T)

259 But we are also the solution.
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But is it the final solution

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (qIyYj)

260 From the ONT, and apropos for this thread. Thanks to Kindltot for finding it:

CG short film on the extinction of the dinosaurs "Dinosaurs: The true story" - by P-L. Aeberhardt

youtu.be/gYXpRWHVIPE

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (utfVc)

261 209 Real men take Creatine powder straight from the scoop and then a water rinse.

Then we slap Kefir drinkers faces with our dicks.

No offense.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (wBaIH)

262 I saw a map of fecal matter present in the ocean. As you might expect it was low around Europe/US but very very high off the coast of India
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)

Lobsters gotta eat too.

Posted by: Reforger at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (ZFqKB)

263 Germany doesn't need electrical power.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (AvxYT)

264 256 These aren’t Davos types they’re the true believers.

What they truly believe is that they are Davos types who just haven't gotten their due yet but will when the lessers are stopped from consuming more than they deserve.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (vTZFs)

This. And they will happily load others into the rail cars in order to get it.

There is never a shortage of camp guards.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (bss/y)

265 261 209 Real men take Creatine powder straight from the scoop and then a water rinse.

Then we slap Kefir drinkers faces with our dicks.

No offense.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (wBaIH)

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Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands, and spend their meager free moments before the sun sets reading Marcus Aurelius.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (LWGzg)

266 Oh, Fukishima. That slightly leaked on a design several generations old, killed no one, and led to Germany destroying all of its cooling towers.

That was hilarious.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

I know nothing! Nothing!
- Sgt. Schultz

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (ndZc7)

267 266 Oh, Fukishima. That slightly leaked on a design several generations old, killed no one, and led to Germany destroying all of its cooling towers.

That was hilarious.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

I know nothing! Nothing!
- Sgt. Schultz

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (ndZc7)

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Theory:

Fukishima was faked because Japan knew what Germany would do. It was all a plot to undermine German manufacturing at a national scale in favor of Japanese manufacturing.

Discuss.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:00 PM (LWGzg)

268 What they truly believe is that they are Davos types who just haven't gotten their due yet but will when the lessers are stopped from consuming more than they deserve.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 11:57 AM (vTZFs)

Think of it as religion. Does every Catholic think he’ll be pope some day? No. Same thing with this. They don’t want to be Davos types. But they’ve bought into the religion of Davos.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 12:00 PM (5Yz+T)

269
Oh, Fukishima. That slightly leaked on a design several generations old, killed no one, and led to Germany destroying all of its cooling towers.

Speaking of Deutschland, what's Angela Merkel up to these days? And did that besotted fanboi of hers who had created that more primitive than a pre-Stone Age statue of her on horseback ever get that arm reattached to it?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 12:00 PM (xG4kz)

270 269 Speaking of Deutschland, what's Angela Merkel up to these days? And did that besotted fanboi of hers who had created that more primitive than a pre-Stone Age statue of her on horseback ever get that arm reattached to it?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 12:00 PM (xG4kz)

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She's up to admitting that she invited half of Syria because the AfD was becoming too powerful.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:00 PM (LWGzg)

271 261 209 Real men take Creatine powder straight from the scoop and then a water rinse.

Then we slap Kefir drinkers faces with our dicks.

No offense.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 11:58 AM (wBaIH)

I am trying it. I saw some stuff about gut health and all that and I figured: worth a try.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:01 PM (bss/y)

272 First step would be for him to get declared fully disabled by his physician.

Then he can apply for SSD and get up to $1600 a month. It's not much, but something.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 11:56 AM (X0axn)

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My vision-impaired friend has gotten some kind of Arizona State Disability, but he says he has to wait two years for Social Security Disability? WTF? As they likely just hand it out to illegal aliens who've never paid a dime into the system ...

Also, he's doing some (it might be mandatory for the State Aid) employment opportunity skills and training classes for the vision-impaired.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 12:01 PM (9Kqhl)

273 You can jist eat dead animals.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 12:01 PM (AvxYT)

274 273 You can jist eat dead animals.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 12:01 PM (AvxYT)

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"Man is an animal."
-Hannibal Lector

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (LWGzg)

275 Your favorites became favorites in part due to advertising. Everyone says it doesn’t work on them though. Spoiler: it does.

Actually, I can say that's not accurate as I remember when I picked those products and why...and it wasn't ads.

And, here is my question in this regard, why aren't there detailed studies showing the impact of advertising versus signing agreements with distributors/resteraunts? I feel Coke gets more mileage out of their agreements with McDs then they have ever gotten from their ads...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (sKqQm)

276 217 can't afford a ho

LOL. Were you looking for a loan Archimedes?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (EQmpy)

277 I see the CO2 levels are up a bit. You know who that helps? Vegetation and farmers.

Mustn't have that.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (qFwJc)

278 265

Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands, and spend their meager free moments before the sun sets reading Marcus Aurelius.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (LWGzg)

Stoically. While worrying about their son.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (Gqar8)

279 Low ceiling here today so the Blue Angels are currently practicing their "low show."

That should make happy the hoard of tourists and locals who pack the parking lots of the nearby Walmart and Target stores to watch the practice sessions.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (Y1sOo)

280 Can understand they'd get await with a ban on fossil fuels but the eat less meat thing might become problematic given Amsterdam has a significant Muslim population, estimated at around 12% to 17% of the city's residents.

While Islam is the second largest religion in the Netherlands (roughly 6% nationwide), it is heavily concentrated in major urban centers like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. The community is diverse, primarily composed of people with Moroccan, Turkish, and Surinamese backgrounds.

Maybe banking on youth to comply & eventually enforce?

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 12:03 PM (NFX2v)

281
Then we slap Kefir drinkers faces with our dicks.

No offense.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

None take, Comrade. However do you find the time to do so, what with you representing the entire Russian Army at buffets?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 12:03 PM (xG4kz)

282 $20 same as in town
Posted by: Kamala Harris at May 06, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm

What if I want something a step above a disease-ridden, scraggly-toothed Detroit meth whore?

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (Sco7b)

283 You never hear much about muslim farmers, do you?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (bss/y)

284 Fukushima is a name known to anyone only because they placed the conventional back-up power sources (for cooling) down near sea level instead of up where the reactors are. Geological assumptions given to designers (in late 1950s) underestimated tsunami magnitude range. Quake did not damage the reactors.

All this as far as I recall. It was a classic example of a dumbed down world showing how dumb it was (the hysteria). Utility provided a hook for the dim bulbs by not being transparent at the start.

Gemany's nuke shutdown following remains the most idiotic deliberate action by a modern country since WWII - and that's an increasingly stiff competition.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (U/Byj)

285 They don’t want to be Davos types. But they’ve bought into the religion of Davos.

You credit them with sincerity. I've seen enough of them try to steal me and my kids' future to be less generous than you are. On some level, I hope you're right and I'm wrong.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (vTZFs)

286 At RRStar: "Aldi creme brulee dessert recalled in Illinois over possible glass contamination"

Aldi CEO: 'Sorry. The chef misread the menu, and used the wrong kind of glass. Ve vill #dobetter.'

Posted by: gp at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (N8ZBc)

287 Indy.gov says 15.76% turnout and 80% of that was Democrats. If that's correct I don't see a cause for celebration.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (EcHpA)

288 A top Virginia Democrat's office is being raided by the FBI on Wednesday morning. The federal agency raided the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L Louise Lucas in Portsmouth, Virginia on Wednesday per Fox News. Fox also reported that this action was in relation to a 'major corruption probe,' adding that the 'FBI is serving multiple search warrants, approved by a federal judge, at her office and a next-door cannabis dispensary.' Lucas was captured arriving on the scene as the FBI searched her office.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:05 PM (RHGPo)

289 You never hear much about muslim farmers, do you?

TOLD YA!!

Posted by: Zombie Sam Kinnison at May 06, 2026 12:05 PM (vTZFs)

290 286 At RRStar: "Aldi creme brulee dessert recalled in Illinois over possible glass contamination"

Aldi CEO: 'Sorry. The chef misread the menu, and used the wrong kind of glass. Ve vill #dobetter.'
Posted by: gp at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (N8ZBc)

Glass is silicon based so totes okay.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:05 PM (Gqar8)

291 287 Indy.gov says 15.76% turnout and 80% of that was Democrats. If that's correct I don't see a cause for celebration.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (EcHpA)

Guys who opposed redistricting : out

Guys who are for redistricting : in

?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:06 PM (bss/y)

292 Kefir has helped Brit Lass with fibromyalgia when nothing else seems to

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:06 PM (qIyYj)

293 278 265

Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands, and spend their meager free moments before the sun sets reading Marcus Aurelius.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (LWGzg)

Stoically. While worrying about their son.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (Gqar

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Commodus had a thing for fighting.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:06 PM (LWGzg)

294 291 287 Indy.gov says 15.76% turnout and 80% of that was Democrats. If that's correct I don't see a cause for celebration.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (EcHpA)

Does not compute

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:07 PM (Zp5pW)

295 293 278 265

Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands, and spend their meager free moments before the sun sets reading Marcus Aurelius.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (LWGzg)

Stoically. While worrying about their son.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:02 PM (Gqar

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Commodus had a thing for fighting.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:06 PM (LWGzg)

Kids - what’re ya gonna do?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (Gqar8)

296 Speaking of Japan, can any engineers explain why the Japanese put parking garages on top of buildings while Americans place buildings on top of parking garages?

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (EcHpA)

297
This. And they will happily load others into the rail cars in order to get it.

There is never a shortage of camp guards.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 11:59 AM (bss/y)

Loading people into rail cars is the whole point for these commie cocksuckers. When they imply that it's a means to a utopian end, that's a fucking lie. Rail Cars, "showers", ovens and bulldozed pits hidden in forests is the end game, and they'll happily tell you so if you play along.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (y9nCu)

298 287 Indy.gov says 15.76% turnout and 80% of that was Democrats. If that's correct I don't see a cause for celebration.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:04 PM (EcHpA)

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All I know is that the GOP underperformed in the OH-6 special election by 25 points which means that Trump will never get re-elected in 2024.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (LWGzg)

299 Loading people into rail cars is the whole point for these commie cocksuckers. When they imply that it's a means to a utopian end, that's a fucking lie. Rail Cars, "showers", ovens and bulldozed pits hidden in forests is the end game, and they'll happily tell you so if you play along.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (y9nCu)

See: Weathermen.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (bss/y)

300 299 Loading people into rail cars is the whole point for these commie cocksuckers. When they imply that it's a means to a utopian end, that's a fucking lie. Rail Cars, "showers", ovens and bulldozed pits hidden in forests is the end game, and they'll happily tell you so if you play along.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (y9nCu)

See: Weathermen.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (bss/y)

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The underground kind?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (LWGzg)

301 Rapper Kid Cudi fires MIA from tour after ‘offensive’ Republican rant

The British artist was booed after identifying as a Republican voter while on stage in Dallas

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (RHGPo)

302 The underground kind?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (LWGzg)

Bomb building retard kind.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (bss/y)

303 I am trying it. I saw some stuff about gut health and all that and I figured: worth a try.

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Kefir is excellent for gut health. It's very easy to make your own by sourcing good kefir grains. They're loaded in natural probiotics.

I would say though, that store bought kefir, like Lifeway, is not as beneficial.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (qBdHI)

304 The leadership of the net zero cult are literally saying that half of the planet's population needs to die.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (1eS8q)

305 Commodus had a thing for fighting.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:06 PM (LWGzg)

Weird dude that caused a commotion.

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (Oy/m2)

306 The leadership of the net zero cult are literally saying that half of the planet's population needs to die.

95% is the number I've seen

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (sKqQm)

307 297 Loading people into rail cars is the whole point for these commie cocksuckers. When they imply that it's a means to a utopian end, that's a fucking lie. Rail Cars, "showers", ovens and bulldozed pits hidden in forests is the end game, and they'll happily tell you so if you play along.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (y9nCu)

"If I decide who dies, how they die, and when they die, then I have usurped the role of God."

I'm pretty sure that is how they think.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (iXqHn)

308 The truth is out there.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (ndZc7)

309 306 The leadership of the net zero cult are literally saying that half of the planet's population needs to die.

95% is the number I've seen
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (sKqQm)

And as always they assume they are the 5%.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (Gqar8)

310 FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (RHGPo)

311 308 The truth is out there.

FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (ndZc7)

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It was all weather balloons!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (LWGzg)

312 I would say though, that store bought kefir, like Lifeway, is not as beneficial.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (qBdHI)

'Try' I am not making it a way of life yet. Lol.

My uncle does the 'make your own' thing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (bss/y)

313 The British artist was booed after identifying as a Republican voter while on stage in Dallas
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:09 PM (RHGPo)
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That's actually kinda wild lol. Her dad was a Tamil Tiger or some other terrist IIRC

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (oqH4h)

314 "If I decide who dies, how they die, and when they die, then I have usurped the role of God."

I'm pretty sure that is how they think.
Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 12:10 PM (iXqHn)

This.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (bss/y)

315 Guys who opposed redistricting : out

Guys who are for redistricting : in

Travis Holdman, the guy who lost bigly blames it on non-Christian values like revenge, retribution, and a slavish adherence to Trump's directives.

I guess you can choose to believe that if it lets you sleep at night. I'll be spitting on your political grave.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX-t_sxgIEj/

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Riz8t)

316 The Russian version of Commodus’ name is pronounced “commode.”

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (77rzZ)

317 It’s like the suicide enthusiasts - after you, asshole.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Gqar8)

318 310 FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (RHGPo)

So ET's came down, looked around and said F' it were out of here.....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Zp5pW)

319 That's actually kinda wild lol. Her dad was a Tamil Tiger or some other terrist IIRC
Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 12:11 PM (oqH4h)

We have gotten to the point where being conservative is rebellious.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (bss/y)

320 315 Travis Holdman, the guy who lost bigly blames it on non-Christian values like revenge, retribution, and a slavish adherence to Trump's directives.

I guess you can choose to believe that if it lets you sleep at night. I'll be spitting on your political grave.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX-t_sxgIEj/

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Riz8t)

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I remember when the explanation for Indiana not doing the redistricting was because the GOP state senators were getting back at Trump (one might call it revenge) for imposing himself on their business.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (LWGzg)

321 Travis Holdman, the guy who lost bigly blames it on non-Christian values like revenge, retribution, and a slavish adherence to Trump's directives.

Leave it to a GOPer for arguing that voting against a pol because he won't advance your political agenda to be some sort of bad non-Christian value...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (sKqQm)

322 We have gotten to the point where being conservative is rebellious.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (bss/y)

Yup. We ARE the counter-culture. Fight the man!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (iNUL3)

323 317 It’s like the suicide enthusiasts - after you, asshole.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:12 PM (Gqar

This. MAID is an abomination and every single mother fucker in Canada who supports or proposed it need two in the back of the head.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (bss/y)

324
All I know is that the GOP underperformed in the OH-6 special election by 25 points which means that Trump will never get re-elected in 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (LWGzg)

My point is, that while it is great that the RINOs got voted out, it looks like it was only about 20,000 Republicans who even bothered to show up. I don't know if your flippant cheerleading is warranted or you just miss Baghdad Bob.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (EcHpA)

325 321 Travis Holdman, the guy who lost bigly blames it on non-Christian values like revenge, retribution, and a slavish adherence to Trump's directives.

Leave it to a GOPer for arguing that voting against a pol because he won't advance your political agenda to be some sort of bad non-Christian value...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (sKqQm)

Christianity as a skin suit.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (Gqar8)

326 Yup. We ARE the counter-culture. Fight the man!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (iNUL3)

*raises fist*

Power to the People, man.

Which is ironic because that is what conservative and freedom IS all about.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (bss/y)

327
My point is, that while it is great that the RINOs got voted out, it looks like it was only about 20,000 Republicans who even bothered to show up. I don't know if your flippant cheerleading is warranted or you just miss Baghdad Bob.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (EcHpA)

Lighten up Francis

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (Zp5pW)

328 Looks like Burt TC discovered VPNs

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (Y1sOo)

329 Guterres is right about being the danger, just not in the way he thinks.

Posted by: Roy at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (qwype)

330 281 My balls are like Kremlin domes.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (wBaIH)

331 My point is, that while it is great that the RINOs got voted out, it looks like it was only about 20,000 Republicans who even bothered to show up.

It's true that the side which shows up often wins the election.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Riz8t)

332 FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.

... what if they vote Republican ?

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (RHGPo)

333 327
Lighten up Francis
Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (Zp5pW)

donna, flippant cheerleader.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Gqar8)

334 Oh, is BPM really BurtTC?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Riz8t)

335 You get hired for a job and you fail to deliver. Your employer fires you. I guess that's "revenge" and anti-Christian.....

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (qBdHI)

336 324 My point is, that while it is great that the RINOs got voted out, it looks like it was only about 20,000 Republicans who even bothered to show up. I don't know if your flippant cheerleading is warranted or you just miss Baghdad Bob.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (EcHpA)

=======

All I know is that every time the GOP overperforms in a special election, it's an outlier than needs to be dismissed and that every time a Democrat overperforms in a special election it's purely predictive about where we will go for sure.

Two things:

1. Special elections are not predictive. They never have been and they never will be because 15% turnout and 75% turnout are different electorates. The 15 isn't a random sample of the 75 and cannot predict what the 75 will do.

2. I've said for months that I think Democrats will take the House. A minor majority of 5-10 seats. Senate should stay the same, though. Senate elections drive turnout in the states that have them to presidential levels so they reflect PVI pretty closely.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (LWGzg)

337 333 327
Lighten up Francis
Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (Zp5pW)

donna, flippant cheerleader.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Gqar

I try....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Zp5pW)

338 My balls are like Kremlin domes.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (wBaIH)

You should maybe get that looked at...

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (iNUL3)

339 Don't they have an exception if the meat is halal? I'm guessing this is how things work there.

Posted by: PG at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (du9mZ)

340 Then he can apply for SSD and get up to $1600 a month. It's not much, but something.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

My husband and I live on his SS of $1780 a month (after medicare copay).
It doesn't sound like much but we live comfortably.

Posted by: old chick at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (F3Dlr)

341 > FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release.
----------
Yet, we wait with baited breath to find out if Comey, Brennen, et. al. will remain free.

Because this UFO farce is more noteworthy. Or something.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (jehhT)

342 It’s like ads for the power company which is a monopoly. Has to be the biggest waste of money ever. Oh I want electricity, uhm OK I guess I’ll buy it from you guys? Thanks for letting me know you exist.
Posted by: Heroq

They're not trying to get your business, they're reminding everyone who thinks that power comes from the wall that, no, power comes from dams and gas, coal, and diesel generators thank you very much, please to be not voting for things which impeded their ability to use those things to provide electricity for you.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (vJrRc)

343 It's true that the side which shows up often wins the election.

Although TBF, when the Dems are involved, this is often not the case.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (Riz8t)

344 337 333 327
Lighten up Francis
Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:14 PM (Zp5pW)

donna, flippant cheerleader.
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Gqar

I try....
Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Zp5pW)

You have the HQ pompoms, I assume?

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (Gqar8)

345 338 My balls are like Kremlin domes.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (wBaIH)

You should maybe get that looked at...
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (iNUL3)

Onions were the style at the time.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (bss/y)

346 You have the HQ pompoms, I assume?
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (Gqar

Always

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:18 PM (Zp5pW)

347 343 It's true that the side which shows up often wins the election.

Although TBF, when the Dems are involved, this is often not the case.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (Riz8t)

======

I think one thing to watch in the weeks leading up to the election will be if the DOJ Civil Rights Division starts filing lawsuits for batch additions of new voters in blue districts.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 12:18 PM (LWGzg)

348 Oh, is BPM really BurtTC?
Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:16 PM (Riz8t)

BPM could also mean "black-pilled mfer"

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 12:18 PM (utfVc)

349 Moderator: Should California give free healthcare to illegal aliens?

Porter: "Yes. That's what Californians deserve."

... good and hard

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 12:18 PM (RHGPo)

350 British Petroleum Man?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (bss/y)

351 "FBI Director Kash Patel confirms UFO files have been delivered for release."

UFO did a great cover of Love's "Alone Again Or".

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (W5mpo)

352
Speaking of Japan, can any engineers explain why the Japanese put parking garages on top of buildings while Americans place buildings on top of parking garages?
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:08 PM (EcHpA)

The Japanese also have computerized toilets that instantly analyze your poop, tentacle pron and used panty vending machines.

I like the idea of Japan stepping up to the plate to help contain the ChiComs, but I wouldn't make the mistake of considering them as "normal".

On the other hand, they brought us the ladies of Band Maid, so they can't be all bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gI1WOV4e-c

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (y9nCu)

353 I thought that Piper was the cheerleader on this site.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

354 A lot of their killing ideas is because they just think it's fun to kill. That's why commies torture so many people too. It's like pulling wings off of flies and they enjoy being feared.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:20 PM (qIyYj)

355 Speaking of Japan, can any engineers explain why the Japanese put parking garages on top of buildings while Americans place buildings on top of parking garages?

Just in terms of ease of ingress and egress, I'd think ours is the better way. It's bad enough going around in circles for a floor or two.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)

356 353 I thought that Piper was the cheerleader on this site.
Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

Picks up pom poms and goes home...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:20 PM (Zp5pW)

357 353 I thought that Piper was the cheerleader on this site.
Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

Nah, moved on to Fashion Tsarina and Life Coach.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:20 PM (Gqar8)

358 I saw Flippant Cheerleader open for the Go-Gos at the DC Armory in '83.

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 12:21 PM (oqH4h)

359 Just another reason to stop protecting the EU soviets and GTFO of NATO ASAP.

NATO has been a waste of treasure for the USA as in the end, western europe became communist anyway.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 06, 2026 12:22 PM (xvV+O)

360 346 You have the HQ pompoms, I assume?
Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:17 PM (Gqar

Always

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 12:18 PM (Zp5pW)

You know the rule.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:22 PM (qIyYj)

361 67% Say Cost of Living in Democrat-Run New York Is “Out of Control”

-
Gooder and harder.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 12:22 PM (ndZc7)

362 Ted Turner est mort.

Will the funeral be colorized?

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 12:23 PM (gtcuf)

363 Speaking of Japan, can any engineers explain why the Japanese put parking garages on top of buildings while Americans place buildings on top of parking garages?
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey

Putting a parking garage on top of a building requires extra space and material for the access ramp unless you have a handy hill next to your building that you can just bridge from. Japan does have a fair number of hills to build next to.

Putting a parking garage under a building, while it does make the building more vulnerable to terrorist demolition, also maximizes the retail space in the building above it, and if you're dumb enough to build on a flood plain, assists in preventing water damage to said retail spaces.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 12:23 PM (vJrRc)

364 362 Ted Turner est mort.

Will the funeral be colorized?
Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 12:23 PM (gtcuf)

No Colored!!!

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 12:23 PM (Gqar8)

365 Okay so 20% of the 16% of registered voters in Indiana voted Republican is overperforming? I honestly thought it was more Republican.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:24 PM (EcHpA)

366 I love UFO but never took to their cover of "Alone Again Or."

I guess I just have that song inextricably linked with Love in my mind.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 12:24 PM (gtcuf)

367
and if you're dumb enough to build on a flood plain

*New Orleans has entered the chat*

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 06, 2026 12:24 PM (y9nCu)

368 Putting a parking garage under a building, while it does make the building more vulnerable to terrorist demolition, also maximizes the retail space in the building above it, and if you're dumb enough to build on a flood plain, assists in preventing water damage to said retail spaces.

Tokyo is built on the Kanto plain, so I imagine that's a big consideration for them.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:24 PM (Riz8t)

369 New one:

The Long-Awaited Defenestration of the Philosopher Kings

Posted by: Archimedes at May 06, 2026 12:25 PM (Riz8t)

370 362 Ted Turner est mort.

Will the funeral be colorized?
Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 12:23 PM (gtcuf)

It'll be a SuperFuneral.

I'll show myself out.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at May 06, 2026 12:25 PM (/k+lW)

371 Posted by: 18-1 at May 06, 2026 12:13 PM (sKqQm)

The true Christians are the ones who always go on about what every other Christian is doing wrong.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (qIyYj)

372 Tokyo is built on the Kanto plain, so I imagine that's a big consideration for them.
Posted by: Archimedes

Tokyo, allegedly, has massive drainage and flood control vaults all under the city. Like, "could contain most of the water in Tokyo Bay" massive.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (vJrRc)

373 I love UFO but never took to their cover of "Alone Again Or."

I guess I just have that song inextricably linked with Love in my mind.
Posted by: Delurker

Well, considering Love's Bryan McLean wrote it, yeah.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (W5mpo)

374 Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands,
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
-------
I'm not above using a sharpened stick.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 06, 2026 12:26 PM (XeU6L)

375 Putting a parking garage under a building, while it does make the building more vulnerable to terrorist demolition, also maximizes the retail space in the building above it...

I wonder what the per-area weight load is for garage space compared to retail, living, or office space. Especially with EVs. Although that raises the question of EV fires which would likely be less dangerous on a top floor than a bottom. Lots of considerations and trade-offs.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 12:27 PM (vTZFs)

376 Nood.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 12:27 PM (bss/y)

377 The true Christians are the ones who always go on about what every other Christian is doing wrong.

Posted by: ...

Aha!! Ellipsis is really David French!

Posted by: Oddbob at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (vTZFs)

378 Real men don't need creatine because they live alone in the woods, eating animals that they kill with their bare hands,
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
-------
I'm not above using a sharpened stick.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

Well, lah-di-dah look at the fancy fellow with his sharpened stick.

Bare hands were good enough for our ancestors!

Posted by: Luddite Cavemen at May 06, 2026 12:28 PM (vJrRc)

379 "67% Say Cost of Living in Democrat-Run New York Is “Out of Control”
---

You ain't seen nothing yet baby!!

Posted by: Mayor Momdaddy PBUM at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (xvV+O)

380 I just envision somebody running out of a building during an earthquake and getting hit by a car that just rolled off the 5th story.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (EcHpA)

381 Posted by: FeatherBlade

This is a good answer, but not terrorism. earthquakes.

The problem with a parking garage on the bottom is that they would have to go around the columns and that is very difficult.

US often build with what is called a "weak story" that collapses in an earthquake from shear load. There is also the problem of height and fire -- fire laws make it difficult to put underneath, and height is limited.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (T7g1h)

382 On May 1, Amsterdam became the world's first capital city to ban ads for fossil fuel products and meat.
But hookers and drugs are perfectly fine. 'Cause no carbon footprint. /eyeroll/

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:29 PM (nft6E)

383 I would imagine that putting a garage under a building as opposed to above it is largely an aesthetic consideration. It's not pleasant to look at a skyline and see a bunch of parking garages. Also if you're investing in high-floor office or residential space as a status symbol (which it is), would you rather know you're on the highest floor in the building or know that you're under six stories of...cars?

Posted by: ballistic at May 06, 2026 12:30 PM (oqH4h)

384 UFO files have been delivered to WHOM?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 12:31 PM (Cqx++)

385 379.
You ain't seen nothing yet baby!!
Posted by: Mayor Momdaddy PBUM

Like C19, I'm becoming more suspicious the intention is actually to nudge residents - the neediest in particular - from NYC to Pennsylvania.

It's been the pattern for decades.
-----
As of early 2026, Pennsylvania continues to be a top destination for New Yorkers looking for a lower cost of living and more space, with the Philadelphia metro area and eastern Pennsylvania remaining popular spots. Driven by high taxes and affordability issues in New York, thousands have made the move and stayed, with some moving to the Keystone State to secure larger homes and a lower cost of living, while retaining relatively easy access to NYC. (AI Overview)

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 12:43 PM (NFX2v)

386 The whole, voting your conscience for elected officials is a misunderstanding.

You vote the conscience of your constituents or you are gone.

Period.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 12:47 PM (XV/Pl)

387 "...set a goal for residents to get 60 percent of their protein from plant-based sources by 2030. "Because of climate reasons, because of health reasons,"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And that's the BIG lie. My daughter was a vegetarian for 10 years. She finally started eating meat again last year. She couldn't believe how much better she felt.

You CANNOT get the amount of protein you need from plants. PERIOD. There are literally no such thing as "health reasons" to eat plant based protein.

Posted by: deadrody at May 06, 2026 02:28 PM (vgB0v)

Mid-Morning Art Thread

Le train de nuit
Paul Delvaux

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 Sponge!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:30 AM (MIar9)

2 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:30 AM (Zz0t1)

3 And I'm lookin.....

At yo tittays!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (Zz0t1)

4 Le train de nut.

Bofa deez nuts.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (MIar9)

5 Here we go!

Posted by: Bush lovers everywhere at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (2Ez/1)

6 A train? Well, Ok then.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (UDVNT)

7 Goodness. And it's only Wednesday. Bush Wednesday is a thing?

Posted by: Mr Wolf at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (OS/Fq)

8 Running a train this week

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (uWwhL)

9 And the train theme continues.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (77rzZ)

10 No ottomans?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (AvxYT)

11 This appears to be an entirely different train from last week's locomotive.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (0nHVk)

12 Chilly in that waiting room.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (RIvkX)

13 Running a train this week
Posted by: gKWVE

AOC thanks you.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (MIar9)

14 Heh.

She's making the move that the sorority chick was making when Bluto was peeping.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

15 Three nekkids for the price of two.

Posted by: Bargain at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)

16 I should have expected this from CBD, as part of the "train" theme

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (NpAcC)

17 And the train theme continues.

But not the locomotive breath.

Posted by: Jethro Tull at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (EJWxb)

18 Yesterday's Art was a treasure. Today's is tawdry, unworthy of a Smart Military Blog.

Posted by: Knew It Couldn't Last at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (oftw2)

19 In before the comment observing that the carpet doesn't always match the drapes.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (0sNs1)

20 Carpet =/= Drapes

Posted by: Oglebay at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (2ap+5)

21 Looks to me like that prone chick has had too much Night Train already.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (ndZc7)

22 Runnin' train on a train.

Is that like crossing the streams?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (Zz0t1)

23 Beaver season

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (Kt19C)

24 Carpet =/= Drapes
Posted by: Oglebay

Doesn't match. At least, for the bottle blonde standing.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (MIar9)

25 Are those the little bushes Bob Ross was always referring to?

Posted by: Art newbie at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (2Ez/1)

26 No 'Revenge Of The Nerds' references?

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (ZxPkt)

27 We've got BUSH!

Posted by: Booger at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (Zz0t1)

28 Looks to me like that prone chick has had too much Night Train already.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

She's ready for some Soul Train!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (MIar9)

29 I have been in very few train stations, at night or otherwise. But I have to say I have never seen patrons like these.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (wzUl9)

30 should have expected this from CBD, as part of the "train" theme

Training bra?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (Kt19C)

31 Ask me about our high-speed trains!

Posted by: Gavin Newsom at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (d9i2R)

32 Casey Jones loves this railroad.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (jehhT)

33 Totally different kind of train today.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (SpnWf)

34 So, why isn’t the chick on the left nekkid too?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)

35 You know about the cup sizes?

Posted by: Frank Costanza at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (2Ez/1)

36 The girl in the mirror is the reflection of the one standing at left; so, only two nudes.

Not complainin'.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (wzUl9)

37 Beautiful art! Would make me proud to be hung. 😄

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (g8Ew8)

38 No.

Just no.

No.

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (zBgIx)

39 Ask me about our high-speed trains!
Posted by: Gavin Newsom at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (d9i2R)

I do find it hysterical that Maher jumped his shit on that. "ENOUGH with the TRAIN!!"

LULZ

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:37 AM (Zz0t1)

40 So, why isn’t the chick on the left nekkid too?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)

House Madame.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:37 AM (Zz0t1)

41 I saw a comprehensive exhibit of this dude's ouvre in Brussels about 28 years ago. Appropriately, it was held in a train station. Artist had an intense experience in a train station as a boy. Almost all his paintings feature trains and many of them have nudes as well. Don't know what it all means but the guy could paint. He was roughly contemporary with Magritte.

Posted by: Martin Tell at May 06, 2026 09:37 AM (sFNX2)

42 Y'all realize that this is part of CBD's ongoing Moron training effort, right?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 09:37 AM (0sNs1)

43 What does the title mean in English?

Posted by: Too lazy to look it up at May 06, 2026 09:37 AM (2Ez/1)

44 So, it's true that the girls in France don't wear any underpants?

Posted by: Or Anything Else at May 06, 2026 09:38 AM (oftw2)

45 CBD loves us and wants us to be happy!

Posted by: Oedipus at May 06, 2026 09:38 AM (Z6vKV)

46 So, it's true that the girls in France don't wear any underpants?
Posted by: Or Anything Else at May 06, 2026 09:38 AM (oftw2)

Nor shave.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:38 AM (Zz0t1)

47 So, why isn’t the chick on the left nekkid too?
Posted by: Bulg

Looks to be an employee of the railroad. She's the bartender.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:39 AM (MIar9)

48 Disgusting...

Posted by: Barney Fag, Almost Dead at May 06, 2026 09:39 AM (mC7bQ)

49 A train pic with boobs. Who'd a thought it.

Posted by: From about That Time at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (sl73Y)

50 Le train de nuit

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Posted by: Zombie "Night Train" Lane at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (d9i2R)

51 Ahh.... the train's outside the door. This must be the "waiting room."

What to do while waiting.... what.... to..... do....

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (jehhT)

52 Obligatory: https://is.gd/AYatw7

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (BI5O2)

53
This won't do. Not at all.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (HdYcL)

54 *Artist had an intense experience in a train station as a boy.*
++++

Dear Penthouse Forum,...

Posted by: Paul Delvaux at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (2Ez/1)

55 Itchi Gitchi Ya Ya Da Da
Itchi Gitchi Ya Ya here...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (XuXeR)

56 "Boy, those French! They have a different nude for everything!’

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (9Kqhl)

57 train!

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (R11M+)

58 We had another painting with this less talented Belgian surrealist a few weeks ago. It was the one with some nudes in a forest and some scientific dudes in the foreground ignoring them to look at a fossil.

Personally I much prefer Magritte when it comes to Belgian surrealism.

Posted by: the lower depths at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (Dg7ng)

59
Nor shave.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:38 AM (Zz0t1)

__________

Nor bathe.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 09:41 AM (HdYcL)

60 That's not a mirror image. -1 point for inauthenticity.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 06, 2026 09:41 AM (0sNs1)

61 Has the train left the station?

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 09:41 AM (Oy/m2)

62 So, where are the customers?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:41 AM (77rzZ)

63 I'd say this is NSFW, but I work from home....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 09:42 AM (gnNyN)

64 Complete with hairy armpits

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 09:42 AM (Zp5pW)

65 there we go!

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 09:42 AM (ZxPkt)

66
Bon voyeurage! - a limerick

There once was a traveler named Rose
Who'd take a train wherever it goes
But imagine her chagrin
When the journey begins
And she'd neglected to pack any clothes!

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 09:42 AM (I0N4X)

67 A train pic with boobs. Who'd a thought it.

Posted by: From about That Time at May 06, 2026 09:40 AM (sl73Y)

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

* Donkey-Chompers has entered the orgy *

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:43 AM (9Kqhl)

68 From wiki:

Night train-

Delvaux painted this artwork at a time when he felt trapped in a loveless marriage. He wished "to paint boredom, sadness and the desire to get away from it all... There is this nostalgic aspect about waiting rooms where people pass by briefly before leaving... I tried to capture the beauty of the waiting room in an empty station. People are not necessary, for a station has its own life"

According to Christie's, this work is "a powerful poetic expression of the overwhelming sense of paralysis and imprisonment Delvaux was experiencing at the time":

Depicting the stillness and ennui of a station waiting room infused with the languid erotic mystery of a sleeping nude and a lone train pulling into a station, the picture's main subject seems to be the articulation of a terrifying emptiness. The moonlit station clock and the empty gaze of the upright receptionist sitting to attention at her desk, echoed by her reflection in the mirror, seem to emphasize the frozen nature of time and space extending into infinity, while the nude lies bored and restless underneath a bleak sign advertising the endless cycle of arrivals and departures.[1

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:43 AM (NpAcC)

69
Blonde: "I bet your little Asian fish head wife doesn't have cannons like these."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:43 AM (BI5O2)

70 Hello, girls!!!!

Posted by: Blind Man walking past the fish market at May 06, 2026 09:43 AM (M47W0)

71 *There once was a traveler named Rose
Who'd take a train wherever it goes*
---
She wanted a train at midnight.
Going anywhere.

Posted by: Journey at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (2Ez/1)

72 Did the blond get an eyebrow transplant from Leonid Breznhev?

Posted by: tankdemon at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (SpnWf)

73 quel fromage.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (R11M+)

74 Down by the station
Early in the morning.
See the little pufferbellies
All in a row.....

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (g8Ew8)

75 And she'd neglected to pack any clothes!

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 09:42 AM (I0N4X)

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Nothing worse than dreams where suddenly you find yourself somewhere in public -- like at work -- and not wearing any clothes.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (9Kqhl)

76 No comments about the hardwood floors?!

Posted by: dantesed at May 06, 2026 09:45 AM (Oy/m2)

77 Wait -- it's Wednesday, not Nudesday!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 09:46 AM (5xoct)

78 Since Hordians have already quoted Booger from Revenge of the Nerds I've got nothing.
Like this one though , would hang. In a private place.
Thx CBD

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 09:46 AM (gu0hJ)

79 I thought that was a mirror in the background, but the reflection is wrong.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 06, 2026 09:46 AM (SpnWf)

80 No cigarettes. Not French.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 09:46 AM (AvxYT)

81 There must have been at least one Roundhouse Brothel somewhere and sometime in history.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:47 AM (9Kqhl)

82 Has the train not yet left the station? There is no suggestion of motion as I would expect for a running train.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at May 06, 2026 09:47 AM (toBJA)

83
And here I thought that Night Train was a fortified libation (whose time, alas, has passed)

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:47 AM (xG4kz)

84 She wanted a train at midnight.
Going anywhere.
Posted by: Journey at May 06, 2026 09:44 AM (2Ez/1)

That's what's missing, the singer in a smokay room!

Posted by: Rex B at May 06, 2026 09:48 AM (rgnea)

85 >>And she'd neglected to pack any clothes!

All aboard the Disorient Express!!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 09:48 AM (5xoct)

86 Today's is tawdry, unworthy of a Smart Military Blog.

Posted by: Knew It Couldn't Last at May 06, 2026 09:33 AM (oftw2)

The hotair.com art thread has many fine, upstanding and moral commenters. Perhaps that is where you should go.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 09:49 AM (iERP6)

87
Oui, m'sieur! Some places ensure your obedience by taking ze passport, but here zay take ze clothes!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:49 AM (xG4kz)

88 Tell me more about this dream where you're naked and afraid on a train: were there **dramatic pause** tunnels!?!

Posted by: Freud at May 06, 2026 09:49 AM (5xoct)

89 They could replace The Continental hotel with something like this in the next John Wick flick.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:49 AM (9Kqhl)

90 Trains AND boobs!

I will never get tired of all this winning!

Posted by: Wally at May 06, 2026 09:50 AM (0e5Te)

91 > And here I thought that Night Train was a fortified libation (whose time, alas, has passed)
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Yeah... in 2016 I think. I have fond memories of a time way before that tho' that included a few bottles of Night Train here and there.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 09:50 AM (jehhT)

92
I said, train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
Train kept a-rolling all night long
With a heave, and a ho
But I just couldn't tell her so, no, no, no

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:50 AM (xG4kz)

93 Train art with no cabooses is always a disappointment.

Posted by: Sir Mix-a-Lot at May 06, 2026 09:51 AM (oftw2)

94 Me every morning peeking in at the Art Thread:

https://youtu.be/xsN40iv5nzg

Posted by: tankdemon at May 06, 2026 09:51 AM (SpnWf)

95
Tell me more about this dream where you're naked and afraid on a train: were there **dramatic pause** tunnels!?!
Posted by: Freud

And was the train cycling between running forward and then running in reverse? And was it electric, by any chance?

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:52 AM (xG4kz)

96 quelle?

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 09:52 AM (R11M+)

97 Alternate title:

"Sadly, All Indiana Republican Losers Were Excluded From The Trump Sexy Victory Train"

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 09:53 AM (iJfKG)

98 Pearls, clutched, CBD.

Posted by: tubal at May 06, 2026 09:53 AM (Gqar8)

99 >>They could replace The Continental hotel with something like this in the next John Wick flick.

Just please, not the White Hotel!
Think that's the novel I had to read in college European Lit - "The White Hotel."

Posted by: Freud at May 06, 2026 09:53 AM (5xoct)

100 Tell me more about this dream where you're naked and afraid on a train: were there **dramatic pause** tunnels!?!

Posted by: Freud at May 06, 2026 09:49 AM (5xoct)

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Rhythmic movements?

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:53 AM (9Kqhl)

101
Rhythmic movements?
Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:53 AM (9Kqhl)

For when she lays there like a dead fish.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:54 AM (Zz0t1)

102
The hotair.com art thread has many fine, upstanding and moral commenters. Perhaps that is where you should go.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Who was the prig that expressed similar sentiments in times past? "... Conservative something something something"

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:54 AM (xG4kz)

103 Woo Hoo! Fourth time I have been sent to the Hot Air Vibrant Art Thread by CBD. I'll be on Cloud Nine all day.

Posted by: Glutton For Punishment at May 06, 2026 09:55 AM (oftw2)

104 Posted by: Glutton For Punishment at May 06, 2026 09:55 AM (oftw2)

You DICK!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 06, 2026 09:55 AM (Zz0t1)

105 And was the train cycling between running forward and then running in reverse? And was it electric, by any chance?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:52 AM (xG4kz)

Was the locomotive groaning with the effort? Were the couplers crashing against each other?

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 09:55 AM (g8Ew8)

106 We have BUSH!

Posted by: Booger at May 06, 2026 09:56 AM (53oGX)

107 were there **dramatic pause** tunnels!?!

Posted by: Freud "

Just cigars....

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:56 AM (XuXeR)

108 As a Concerned Christian Conservative, I approve.

Posted by: Concerned Christian Conservative (TM) at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (TezPK)

109 The details of the room are much more interesting than the nudes, IMHO.

Posted by: Shady Rest Hotel at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (oftw2)

110
"I'm Smokay, You're Smokay" would be a cheesy title for a newsletter focused on cigar aficionados.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (xG4kz)

111 And was the train cycling between running forward and then running in reverse? And was it electric, by any chance?
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot

Was the locomotive groaning with the effort? Were the couplers crashing against each other?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

In & out of the tunnel. In & out. In. And. Out.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (MIar9)

112 Nudes are fine in art but these are rather unattractive slutty nudes....The Artist should have shopped around for better nudes.... Or is this his vengeance against women ?

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (Zp5pW)

113 "I'm Smokay, You're Smokay" would be a cheesy title for a newsletter focused on cigar aficionados.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot

Golf clap.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:58 AM (MIar9)

114 Call the gardener. The shrubbery is getting overgrown.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 09:58 AM (TezPK)

115 Sharp as a tack!

May 4th: Kamala Harris endorses Karen Bass, claims she's fixing homelessness crisis.

May 5th: Homeless start a fire beneath the 110 freeway, creating the SECOND indefinite closure of a major freeway during Karen Bass’ time as mayor of Los Angeles.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:59 AM (ndZc7)

116
Was the locomotive groaning with the effort? Were the couplers crashing against each other?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

ROFLMAO!

Too perfect!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:59 AM (xG4kz)

117 There's a long black train
Coming down the line
Feeding off the souls that are lost and cryin'
Rails of sin only evil remains
Watch out brother for that long black train . . .

Well I can hear the whistle from a mile away
It sounds so good but I must stay away
That train is a beauty making everybody stare
But its only destination is the middle of nowhere

Posted by: Josh Turner at May 06, 2026 09:59 AM (5xoct)

118 Was the locomotive groaning with the effort? Were the couplers crashing against each other?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

***********

Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (I0N4X)

119 I think I can I think I can.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (AvxYT)

120
Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?
Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (I0N4X

LOL... Coffee through the nose...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (Zp5pW)

121 Call the gardener. The shrubbery is getting overgrown.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 06, 2026 09:58 AM (TezPK)

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

Two advantages of being male:
. never having to give birth; and
. never needing to get a bikini wax (at least for most of us).

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:01 AM (9Kqhl)

122 >>Was the locomotive groaning with the effort? Were the couplers crashing against each other?

And did it release big bursts of - - - steam!?!?

Posted by: Freud at May 06, 2026 10:01 AM (5xoct)

123 80 gauloises

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 10:02 AM (R11M+)

124 Who knew Midwesterner jumped nics.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:02 AM (LWGzg)

125
Tonight! Here, for the first time!

Secrets of the Long Branch Saloon and Miss Kitty!

Now we know why Marshal Dillon spoke often of "getting his revolver serviced" (which the willfully naive among us herd as "getting his service revolver").

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:02 AM (xG4kz)

126 Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (I0N4X)

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See, there's no way any "AI" would ever come up with such insights ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:03 AM (9Kqhl)

127 126 Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (I0N4X)

======

*perks up*
-Alfred Hitchcock

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:03 AM (LWGzg)

128 Sans Petticoat Junction.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at May 06, 2026 10:03 AM (NYInA)

129 >>Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?

or making sourdough?

Posted by: Freud at May 06, 2026 10:04 AM (5xoct)

130
The gal on the right had great boobs
The center gal wished to get screwed
The one on the left
Said "Don't be a pest.
You may touch but don't stare like a rube!"

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:04 AM (iJfKG)

131
"herd"

Well, okay then

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:05 AM (xG4kz)

132 Sharp as a tack!

May 4th: Kamala Harris endorses Karen Bass, claims she's fixing homelessness crisis.

May 5th: Homeless start a fire beneath the 110 freeway, creating the SECOND indefinite closure of a major freeway during Karen Bass’ time as mayor of Los Angeles.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:59 AM (ndZc7)

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May 6th: In a show of unity -- Harris, Bass, and Newsom all come out in favor of and endorse the right to homeless arson.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:06 AM (9Kqhl)

133 Potayto potahto, let's call the whole thing off!

JUST NOW: California governor candidate Katie Porter FLAT OUT ADMITS IT

Illegal aliens “are one of the only ways California has been GROWING in recent years”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:07 AM (ndZc7)

134 Over 100- OT

Woke up to 3 inches of snow on the ground and more on the way all day, maybe as much as 10", high temp today around 33 °. Coffee in hand and fireplace crackling. Dogs and wife taking mid-morning nap. Summer must be just around the corner.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:07 AM (I0N4X)

135 We all know that it was Festus who was doing Kitty, not Matt.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:07 AM (77rzZ)

136
WUT? Art

"Still Life With Mannikins"

"Never Before Heard Recording of Mimes Singing"

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (xG4kz)

137 127 126 Wait, I'm confused. So are we saying that a pulsating train engine and a tunnel, with rhythmic repetitive movements and intermittent grunting is a metaphor for pickleball?

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:00 AM (I0N4X)

======

*perks up*
-Alfred Hitchcock
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:03 AM (LWGzg)

Before the title name change and reshoots,

"Strangers on a Pickleball Court" looked to be a box office failure.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (iJfKG)

138 The gal on the right had great boobs
The center gal wished to get screwed
The one on the left
Said "Don't be a pest.
You may touch but don't stare like a rube!"

Posted by: naturalfake

**************

Nice, but you might have used a little lube...

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (I0N4X)

139 godot arriving any minute.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (R11M+)

140 JUST NOW: California governor candidate Katie Porter FLAT OUT ADMITS IT

Illegal aliens “are one of the only ways California has been GROWING in recent years”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:07 AM (ndZc7)

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And "ELECTING" Democrats, but mostly ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (9Kqhl)

141 Woke up to 3 inches of snow on the ground and more on the way all day, maybe as much as 10", high temp today around 33 °. Coffee in hand and fireplace crackling. Dogs and wife taking mid-morning nap.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:07 AM (I0N4X)

That makes me quite jealous!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:10 AM (iERP6)

142 Hmm

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 06, 2026 10:10 AM (rRYcy)

143 U.S. Becomes World’s Biggest Oil Producer During Strait of Hormuz Crisis
----------

Trump gets lucky again!

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:10 AM (qIyYj)

144
Ken Curtis, who played Festus, also played Dermott McFahy (and an accordion) in "The Quiet Man"

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:10 AM (xG4kz)

145 Good grief, Muldoon, that’s insane.

Who in the Politburo did you piss off to get sent to Siberia?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:11 AM (77rzZ)

146 What happened to her other foot?

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 06, 2026 10:11 AM (syz1S)

147
What happened to her other foot?
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous

It's getting a toe job

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:12 AM (xG4kz)

148 Bwahahahahahahaha!

French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach

The Sun reports that it has taken on a much more hedonistic vibe over the years. The newer "lifestyle visitors" aren't just interested in walking around with everything out without a care in the world. They're "engaging in sex acts along a stretch of beach where anything goes."

https://tinyurl.com/4prczd5n

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (MIar9)

149 That makes me quite jealous!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

************

I'm keeping the wife and the coffee, but you are welcome to the snow and the wet dogs.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (I0N4X)

150 What happened to her other foot?
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous

Diabeetus.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (MIar9)

151 Before the title name change and reshoots,

"Strangers on a Pickleball Court" looked to be a box office failure.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:09 AM (iJfKG)

-----------

"To Catch A Doof"

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (9Kqhl)

152 If that supposed “memo” is true the end result of the war will be Iran promises to not build nukes and the US gives Iran some money. No regime change.

I think I’ve seen this movie before.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (5Yz+T)

153 Nudes are fine in art but these are rather unattractive slutty nudes....

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 09:57 AM (Zp5pW)

This is genuinely puzzling to me. What makes a nude woman "slutty?"

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:14 AM (iERP6)

154 Two advantages of being male:
. never having to give birth; and
. never needing to get a bikini wax (at least for most of us).
Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:01 AM
+++++

. you can wear a white T-shirt to a water park
. one mood. All the time.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 10:14 AM (2Ez/1)

155 Head to the mountains....

Buuuuuuuschhhhhhhh........

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at May 06, 2026 10:14 AM (dmDsy)

156 your backyard patio after the storm

https://tinyurl.com/yrkydvfj

Posted by: Don Black at May 06, 2026 10:15 AM (ZxPkt)

157 Hair pie!!

Posted by: Toshiro Takashi at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (2r+jB)

158 What makes a nude woman "slutty?"
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

**********

The location and time of day?

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (I0N4X)

159 >>This is genuinely puzzling to me. What makes a nude woman "slutty?"

Okay, if you really want to know. . .

Posted by: Larry Flynt at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (5xoct)

160 Bwahahahahahahaha!

French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach

The Sun reports that it has taken on a much more hedonistic vibe over the years. The newer "lifestyle visitors" aren't just interested in walking around with everything out without a care in the world. They're "engaging in sex acts along a stretch of beach where anything goes."

https://tinyurl.com/4prczd5n
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (MIar9)

In other news, there has been a sudden unexplained massive increase in the number of sheep, donkeys, and camels on French nude beaches.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (iJfKG)

161 We're scheduled for two whole days of warm, gentle ladylike rain here.

Woe is me.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (BI5O2)

162 Hate speech from Marco Rubio.

My hope for America is what it's always been. I think it's the hope I hope we all share.

We want it to continue to be the place where anyone from anywhere can achieve anything. Where you're not limited by the circumstances of your birth, by the color of your skin, by your ethnicity, but frankly it's a place where you are able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential.

I think that should be the goal of every country in the world, frankly, but I think in the U.S. we're not perfect, our history is not one of perfection, but it's still better than anybody else's history; and ours is a story of perpetual improvement. Each generation has left the next generation of Americans freer, more prosperous, safer, and that is our goal as well.

But it is a unique and exceptional country, and as we come upon this 250-year anniversary, I think we have a lot to learn and be proud of in our history. It is one of perpetual and continuous improvement where each generation has done its part to bring us closer to fulfilling the vision that the founders of this country had upon its founding.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:16 AM (ndZc7)

163 The brakeman waves from the red caboose....

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at May 06, 2026 10:17 AM (BSf6P)

164 French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach

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

Gives a whole new meaning to "Beach Blanket Babylon."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:17 AM (9Kqhl)

165 slutty is only implied as the madame may be open for bidnis.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 10:17 AM (R11M+)

166 We're scheduled for two whole days of warm, gentle ladylike rain here.

Woe is me.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

Moist?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 10:17 AM (MIar9)

167 Moistened bints?

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 10:18 AM (AvxYT)

168 Please read my latest novel, "Cellophane Bikinis"...

Posted by: Seymour Hair at May 06, 2026 10:19 AM (dmDsy)

169 I guess it's carpet then...

Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at May 06, 2026 10:19 AM (EneHm)

170 Well it beats a nudist resort being overrun by hijabs

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 10:19 AM (MntWt)

171
Moist?
Posted by: rickb223

Dewy.

I was so informed by fair ladies in South Carolina during my time living there.

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 10:19 AM (xG4kz)

172 Moistened bint

A phrase never used in conjunction with Felonious von Pantsuits or Greta von Thule.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (MntWt)

173 Sounds good until you get there.

Posted by: The ghost of Dennis Miller at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (2Ez/1)

174 Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (5Yz+T)

Because axios etc articles from "anonymously sourced officials" are even remotely reliable sources of information?

If only there was a way for us to know what's going on in Trump's head. Too bad he never says what's on his mind, or what is going on anywhere, or what he is thinking about doing - until he changes, we have to rely on anonymous sources to enlighten us.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (qIyYj)

175 I recall hearing that some Indian tribe or another uses two different gendered nouns for rain. The feminine one us for rain like I'm having today, and the masculine one is for the toad-strangling gullywashers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (BI5O2)

176 I guess it's carpet then...
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at May 06, 2026 10:19 AM (EneHm)

Now we'll have to deal with cat hair too.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (g8Ew8)

177 What makes a nude woman "slutty?"

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:14 AM (iERP6)

Women have a built-in slutdar

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:22 AM (qIyYj)

178 What makes a nude woman "slutty?"

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:14 AM
++++
I can illustrate with a Venn diagram.

Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at May 06, 2026 10:25 AM (2Ez/1)

179 >>French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach

What's sad is my first reaction was "phew, it's only the hedonists, not the headchoppers!"

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:25 AM (5xoct)

180 I recall hearing that some Indian tribe or another uses two different gendered nouns for rain. The feminine one us for rain like I'm having today, and the masculine one is for the toad-strangling gullywashers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (BI5O2)

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"The he was angry that day, my friends ..."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:25 AM (9Kqhl)

181 There's a lurking slut in every woman. A man's purpose is to make that slut jump up and start tap dancing.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (g8Ew8)

182 Because axios etc articles from "anonymously sourced officials" are even remotely reliable sources of information?

If only there was a way for us to know what's going on in Trump's head. Too bad he never says what's on his mind, or what is going on anywhere, or what he is thinking about doing - until he changes, we have to rely on anonymous sources to enlighten us.
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:21 AM (qIyYj)

I prefaced it with “if it’s true”.

Trump keep saying he’ll bomb Iran a lot of they don’t do stuff he wants. And he keeps not doing it after they ignore his demands. So what is on his mind?

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (5Yz+T)

183 I saw Toad-Strangling Gullywashers. open for Toad the Wet Sprocket in '92 at Rockin' on the River.

Unfortunately, due to an ugly backstage incident involving the lead singer, the main event had to be canceled. An unfortunate juxtaposition as it were.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (I0N4X)

184 Someday a (masculine) rain will come...

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (qIyYj)

185 I saw Toad-strangling Gullywashers open for Imagine Dragon at Red Rocks in 2012!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (5xoct)

186 We all know that it was Festus who was doing Kitty, not Matt.
Posted by: Bulg

My name is Chester
I work for Matt Dillon
I earn two dollars a day
I go see Miss Kitty
I play with her titty
She takes my two dollars away

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (ndZc7)

187 Mazola corn goodness.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 10:27 AM (AvxYT)

188 Some folks clearly have not patronized the Flatbush Waxing Salon lately.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 10:28 AM (Kyh8Y)

189 I prefaced it with “if it’s true”.

Trump keep saying he’ll bomb Iran a lot of they don’t do stuff he wants. And he keeps not doing it after they ignore his demands. So what is on his mind?

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:26 AM (5Yz+T)

You did - but my point is it's axios and anonymous sources which you know damn well means its 98% guaranteed to be false enough to be useless.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:28 AM (qIyYj)

190 May all their children be masculine.

Posted by: Martin Tell at May 06, 2026 10:29 AM (sFNX2)

191 French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach.

Okay. But doesn't the sand infiltrate all the moving parts to everyone's discomfort?

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 10:30 AM (Kyh8Y)

192 I can illustrate with a Venn diagram.

**********

It's not just the Venn. It's also the Where, the Who With, and the How often.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 10:30 AM (I0N4X)

193 a slut is a gal who will do anybody.
a whore is one who will do anyone but me.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 10:31 AM (R11M+)

194 Rest in Piss, Ted Turner, you old bastard.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 10:31 AM (iXqHn)

195 >>It's not just the Venn. It's also the Where, the Who With, and the How often.

Lol!!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:32 AM (5xoct)

196 Rest in Piss, Ted Turner, you old bastard.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 10:31 AM (iXqHn)

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And take Hanoi Jane with you ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:32 AM (9Kqhl)

197 Weird. Daddy no likey.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 10:32 AM (DgMqy)

198 My rain has they/them pronouns.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:33 AM (ndZc7)

199 urinal cake jane.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 10:33 AM (R11M+)

200 French nudist resort being overrun by international swingers who are banging on the beach.

Okay. But doesn't the sand infiltrate all the moving parts to everyone's discomfort?

Posted by: Tonypete at May 06, 2026 10:30 AM (Kyh8Y)

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I'm imagining lots and lots of hammocks (autocorrect could have been dangerous there).

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:34 AM (9Kqhl)

201 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Just...dang!
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 10:34 AM (2WIwB)

202 I always assumed fucking on the beach was part of the nudist beach lifestyle. Otherwise what’s the point?

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (5Yz+T)

203 My rain has they/them pronouns.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 10:33 AM (ndZc7)

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GIves new meaning to "gender-fluid."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (9Kqhl)

204 Ted Turner is mort?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (77rzZ)

205 152 If that supposed “memo” is true the end result of the war will be Iran promises to not build nukes and the US gives Iran some money. No regime change.

I think I’ve seen this movie before.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:13 AM (5Yz+T)

I don’t think they have a choice on regime change. Unless Iran intends to be governed via seance.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (rkhDX)

206 204 Ted Turner is mort?
Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (77rzZ)

Just died this morning.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (iXqHn)

207 I always assumed fucking on the beach was part of the nudist beach lifestyle. Otherwise what’s the point?

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (5Yz+T)

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Watching younger & fit women play nude volleyball can be mesmerizing.

Men? Not so much ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (9Kqhl)

208 I bet she has a cute caboose.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (2WIwB)

209 ICE agents storm Disney cruise docking in California and arrest multiple staff in front of stunned passengers

NY Post
https://is.gd/hkKoKb

I guess the Post hasn't got the word that they are now officially NICE.

But either way, the story is nice!

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 06, 2026 10:37 AM (syz1S)

210 “Night Train” is a great GnR song about cheap liquor.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:38 AM (rkhDX)

211
The NICE Agents are coming!

The NICE Agents are coming!!!!

https://tinyurl.com/2wx5m3a9

This is hilarious.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:38 AM (iJfKG)

212 From the haloha deck.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 10:38 AM (AvxYT)

213 I don’t think they have a choice on regime change. Unless Iran intends to be governed via seance.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (rkhDX)

Stranger things have happened.

Posted by: Joe Biden at May 06, 2026 10:39 AM (qIyYj)

214 206 204 Ted Turner is mort?
Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:35 AM (77rzZ)

Just died this morning.
Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (iXqHn)

Ted Turner won the death pool?

I didn’t know he was sick! Medically, anyway.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:39 AM (rkhDX)

215 'Not one or two or three- but four boobs!'
-Zorg

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 06, 2026 10:40 AM (bss/y)

216 I heard he was dead.

Posted by: Duke of New York at May 06, 2026 10:40 AM (M47W0)

217 No one here thought Trump would go after Iran, not like he did.
I'm willing to give some grace on how he chooses to close it off.
Trump is a lot of things but poor negotiator is not one of those things, he knows what he wants out of this and he will not blink before getting it.
I'm even open to the possibility that Iran isn't the only focus in this action, and by only concerning oneself with Iran one could be missing something.

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 10:40 AM (53oGX)

218 Ted Turner gave us TCM, so I’ll give him that.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:40 AM (77rzZ)

219 I don’t think they have a choice on regime change. Unless Iran intends to be governed via seance.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:36 AM (rkhDX)

The IRGC is running Iran now. The IRGC will continue to run Iran until they are taken out violently. The Mullahs are already finished, and those left are IRGC hand puppets.

"Supreme Leader" Mojtaba has been dead for weeks. It suits the IRGC very nicely to have a Supreme Leader made out of cardboard, especially when they're the ones with all the guns.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (rGqqI)

220 ICE agents storm Disney cruise docking in California and arrest multiple staff in front of stunned passengers

NY Post
https://is.gd/hkKoKb

I guess the Post hasn't got the word that they are now officially NICE.

But either way, the story is nice!
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 06, 2026 10:37 AM (syz1S)

The “stunned” passenger reporting this, Dharma Mehta, is a bit “meta”.
I suppose that’s a bit cruel, too.

Posted by: RI Red at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (jkyX4)

221 My dad hated very few people but he DESPISED Jane Fonda. Her and the Redgraves. All dumb commie bitches.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (qIyYj)

222 Surprised about the cruise thing. Typically cruise lines hire foreigners but legally. Since all cruise ships are registered in Panama or other 3rd world countries.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (5Yz+T)

223 You're telling me there will be no further Memo From Turner?

Posted by: Sir Mick Jagger at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (oftw2)

224 > I bet she has a cute caboose.
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Loose.

Loose caboose.

Posted by: B-52's at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (jehhT)

225 >>Rest in Piss, Ted Turner, you old bastard.

Ah, reminds me: had a family member graduate Harvard Law in the 90's. For the main graduation ceremony (there were also several separate ones for the law students), Ted Turner was the guest speaker. He was totally unprepared, and spent a lot of the "speech" recounting the diarrhea he had on the plane trip to MA. Absolute a$$hole behavior!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (5xoct)

226 219 "Supreme Leader" Mojtaba has been dead for weeks. It suits the IRGC very nicely to have a Supreme Leader made out of cardboard, especially when they're the ones with all the guns.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (rGqqI)

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The IRGC didn't import its Iraqi militias because it felt like it was strong.

And every indication is that the IRGC, the Basij, and militias are being targeted by guerillas within the country.

The oppression ramped up, but so has the counter reaction.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (LWGzg)

227 So, who's gonna tell senile jane?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 10:44 AM (XuXeR)

228 >>My dad hated very few people but he DESPISED Jane Fonda. Her and the Redgraves. All dumb commie bitches.

Yup.
Jane is still defiantly defending what she did. Old bird hasn't matured since her spoiled brat activist days. Sad!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:44 AM (5xoct)

229 Ted Turner gave us TCM, so I’ll give him that.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:40 AM (77rzZ)

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I was always a fan of the old black & white classic films -- likely because we only had a black & white television growing up.

We killed cable over two decades ago, but I did enjoy watching that channel -- especially when directors like Sydney Pollack would host and comment on the various old films aired.

I assume TCM is still around?

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:45 AM (9Kqhl)

230 Rest in Piss, Ted Turner, you old bastard.

Ah, reminds me: had a family member graduate Harvard Law in the 90's. For the main graduation ceremony (there were also several separate ones for the law students), Ted Turner was the guest speaker. He was totally unprepared, and spent a lot of the "speech" recounting the diarrhea he had on the plane trip to MA. Absolute a$$hole behavior!
Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (5xoct)

Huh.

Most universities got Ted's Hemorrhoid Adventure Speech.

I guess Harvard Law didn't rate.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 06, 2026 10:45 AM (iJfKG)

231 Ah, reminds me: had a family member graduate Harvard Law in the 90's. For the main graduation ceremony (there were also several separate ones for the law students), Ted Turner was the guest speaker. He was totally unprepared, and spent a lot of the "speech" recounting the diarrhea he had on the plane trip to MA. Absolute a$$hole behavior!
Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (

And I thought Mayor Ed Garza (San Antonio) was boring AF at my college graduation. I’d take that over that nonsense.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:45 AM (rkhDX)

232 Lynn Redgrave wasn’t a commie, was she? I thought she was the sensible one.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:46 AM (77rzZ)

233 >>You're telling me there will be no further Memo From Turner?

Nor Diaries!

Posted by: Andrew MacDonald at May 06, 2026 10:46 AM (5xoct)

234 229 I assume TCM is still around?

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:45 AM (9Kqhl)

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WB was going to shut it down. It caused some controversy. Apparently it was one of the only profitable parts of the company.

It's still around.

Some major directors took to some guest curating and introductions like Scorsese and Anderson.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:46 AM (LWGzg)

235 My dad hated very few people but he DESPISED Jane Fonda. Her and the Redgraves. All dumb commie bitches.
Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (qIyYj)

He's not alone.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 10:46 AM (2WIwB)

236 > "Supreme Leader" Mojtaba has been dead for weeks. It suits the IRGC very nicely to have a Supreme Leader made out of cardboard, especially when they're the ones with all the guns.
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The IRGC has been the de facto government in Iran for decades. "Supreme Leader" is just Iranian horseshit for projecting some sort of legitimacy.

Posted by: B-52's at May 06, 2026 10:47 AM (jehhT)

237 I am conflicted about the NICE rebranding. I certainly approve of the job they are doing, but the "NICE" name can easily come off as Orwellian. And the bad guys in C.S. Lewis' "That Hideous Strength" were organized as NICE agency.

Posted by: Martin Tell at May 06, 2026 10:47 AM (sFNX2)

238 off bomber sock

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 10:47 AM (jehhT)

239 Jane Fonda is proof positive that a hot woman can get away with doing just about anything.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:47 AM (5Yz+T)

240 229. Shain, yes, it’s still around. About the only thing I watch anymore.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:48 AM (77rzZ)

241 228 >>My dad hated very few people but he DESPISED Jane Fonda. Her and the Redgraves. All dumb commie bitches.

Yup.
Jane is still defiantly defending what she did. Old bird hasn't matured since her spoiled brat activist days. Sad!
Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:44 AM (5xoct)

I learned about Hanoi Jane’s exploits in North Vietnam when I was 13. The war in Nam ended when I was born but damn I found her behavior repulsive even so. I can’t imagine how the actual Vietnam vets feel about the bitch.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 10:48 AM (rkhDX)

242 Perelandra.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 10:48 AM (AvxYT)

243 Surprised about the cruise thing. Typically cruise lines hire foreigners but legally. Since all cruise ships are registered in Panama or other 3rd world countries.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:42 AM (5Yz+T)

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Went on our first cruise (to Alaska) a couple years ago. Most of the workers (on Holland America) appeared to be Dot Indian -- even the bartenders. They all spoke English and were polite, good, hard workers.

I got an "indentured servant" vibe, and even though automatic tips were included in the "all-inclusive" price -- I still tipped generously, especially the couple of young men who kept our room clean and never stole anything.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:50 AM (9Kqhl)

244 He's not alone.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 06, 2026 10:46 AM (2WIwB)

She is an unrepentant commie whore.

That she is lauded still, when she cheered on the killing of American soldiers, makes me sad for our country.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:51 AM (iERP6)

245 I still tipped generously, especially the couple of young men who kept our room clean and never stole anything.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:50 AM (9Kqhl)

Maybe, but they sold the video from the hidden camera.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 06, 2026 10:52 AM (iERP6)

246 >>Most universities got Ted's Hemorrhoid Adventure Speech.

Seriously? What a jerk.
My relative was an older graduate (second career) and was disgusted with the arrogance is disregard for the occasion by the guy. It was not cute or funny.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:52 AM (5xoct)

247 Yeah life as a cruise worker sucks from everything I’ve read. It’s shitty pay, long hours and out at sea for months on end. Plus unless they’re manager types, they share small rooms with no windows below deck.

I guess for a 3rd worlders it’s better than what’s available back home. But that’s a low bar to clear.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:53 AM (5Yz+T)

248 Shain, yes, it’s still around. About the only thing I watch anymore.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:48 AM (77rzZ)

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Cool. And sad. I'm old enough to remember when that asshat Springsteen came out with the song "57 Channels (And Nothin' On)."

It's gotta be an order of magnitude or more worse now ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:53 AM (9Kqhl)

249 Oooh! NOODZ! Me, I likes me some noodz, yeah you … and these ones look like they're feelin' a chill in the air (ask me now I know). There are 'certain signs', y' know …

Posted by: Dr_No at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (ayRl+)

250 69
Blonde: "I bet your little Asian fish head wife doesn't have cannons like these."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
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YD bringin' the receipts.

Well done sir, well done.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (VkY89)

251 Disabling of the showercam is strictly forbidden.

Posted by: The Legal Department at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (2Ez/1)

252 Yeah life as a cruise worker sucks from everything I’ve read.

I've read that some recent college grads do this to help pay off their loans.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (BpO1e)

253 227 So, who's gonna tell senile jane?
Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 10:44 AM (XuXeR)

Jane had already left him, married someone else, and then divorced THAT husband too.

Posted by: XTC at May 06, 2026 10:56 AM (iXqHn)

254 252
I've read that some recent college grads do this to help pay off their loans.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (BpO1e)

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Actually talking to them reveals that the entertainers love the life and get addicted to it, the hotel staff are worked endlessly but get paid well relative to their home countries, and the officers find it to be the easiest jobs they could have in their line of work.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 10:56 AM (LWGzg)

255 I've read that some recent college grads do this to help pay off their loans.
Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 10:54 AM (BpO1e)

I had that thought briefly as well post college. Not to pay loans more for the adventure aspect. Sounds good in theory you see the world with someone else paying for it. But when I looked into the details it was no bueno.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 10:56 AM (5Yz+T)

256 >>I am conflicted about the NICE rebranding. I certainly approve of the job they are doing, but the "NICE" name can easily come off as Orwellian. And the bad guys in C.S. Lewis' "That Hideous Strength" were organized as NICE agency.

I suppose if it was anyone other than Trump doing it, I would hate it. It's almost always the progressives with their euphemisms and acronyms that are used to hide the true nature of what they are doing/promoting.

However, I enjoy the trolling from Trump. Just imagine the signage at protests - "ABOLISH NICE" "DEFUND NICE" etc..

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 10:57 AM (5xoct)

257 I am conflicted about the NICE rebranding. I certainly approve of the job they are doing, but the "NICE" name can easily come off as Orwellian. And the bad guys in C.S. Lewis' "That Hideous Strength" were organized as NICE agency.

Posted by: Martin Tell at May 06, 2026 10:47 AM (sFNX2)

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It's primarily designed as a troll and to cause exploding heads along with the vapors, and clearly already working as designed.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 10:57 AM (9Kqhl)

258 still tipped generously,

Oh hush, the company will reduce their pay!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 06, 2026 10:57 AM (Kt19C)

259 From the article about the cruise:

“So that was just my big concern like how is he gonna reach out to his family? Does the family even know that he’s not getting back on the ship today?”

I think he'll call them when he gets home.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 10:57 AM (BpO1e)

260 Jane’s father was a pretty horrible person, too.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 10:57 AM (77rzZ)

261 That reminds me. Did you hear about the kid that was attacked by a rabid beaver?

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 10:58 AM (rNOuw)

262 I've given some thought to doing a stint on one of the Mercy Ships.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 10:59 AM (2Ez/1)

263 >>That reminds me. Did you hear about the kid that was attacked by a rabid beaver?

Saw a video clip.
I assumed the family was f$cking with the beaver and/or its den.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 11:00 AM (5xoct)

264 the officers find it to be the easiest jobs they could have in their line of work.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

TJM, the pay, though, is much lower than regular US Merchant Marine. And most are not US-flagged, so US officers are few and far between.

Posted by: RI Red at May 06, 2026 11:00 AM (jkyX4)

265 But when I looked into the details it was no bueno.
Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026

No kidding. But on the bright side, you have no loans and a high tolerance for alcohol.

I'm lucky in that my loan balance was 25K but I made slightly better decisions than the folks in the news.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 11:01 AM (BpO1e)

266 264 the officers find it to be the easiest jobs they could have in their line of work.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

TJM, the pay, though, is much lower than regular US Merchant Marine. And most are not US-flagged, so US officers are few and far between.

Posted by: RI Red at May 06, 2026 11:00 AM (jkyX4)

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Yup. Lots of European accents amongst the crew.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 06, 2026 11:01 AM (LWGzg)

267 U nas yest’ NOOD.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (77rzZ)

268 That reminds me. Did you hear about the kid that was attacked by a rabid beaver?
Posted by: fd

Clap 👏🏻?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (MIar9)

269 Nood.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 11:02 AM (u82oZ)

270 Yeah for entertainers it’s a pretty easy gig ona. Cruise. For the tank and file it’s kinda rough. One thing I remember turned me off bigly was the schedules. There were few days off. The expectation was working every day. Time off was scheduled in hours not days.

Posted by: Heroq at May 06, 2026 11:04 AM (5Yz+T)

271 Nood monkey.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 06, 2026 11:06 AM (iNUL3)

272 I honestly thought Turner died years ago...

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at May 06, 2026 11:07 AM (OUMaO)

273 .
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Yay!
.
Pron.
.

Posted by: Marooned at May 06, 2026 11:40 AM (kt8QE)

274 The snipers are in the bushes!

Posted by: GWB at May 06, 2026 12:15 PM (nft6E)

275 Sorry if this is a repeat observation but

Le train de nuit The train of the night

Les femmes de nuit. The ladies of the night

I’ll let you do the algebra

Posted by: epador at May 06, 2026 02:14 PM (l0Kbi)

276 252 Yeah life as a cruise worker sucks from everything I’ve read.

I've read that some recent college grads do this to help pay off their loans.

Much like female college law students working at Christie's in PHX?

Posted by: ibid at May 06, 2026 03:13 PM (MGJAo)

277 Sadly, Christie's Cabaret is closed.

Posted by: ibid at May 06, 2026 03:16 PM (MGJAo)

The Morning Report — 5/ 6/26

Good morning, kids.
Wow, two days in a row that I'm actually starting off with some good news.

President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in the Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries Tuesday night, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories.
In Indiana, Trump’s revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier state’s congressional boundaries was largely successful – with the president’s preferred candidates winning five of six contests.
A potential sixth victory for a Trump-endorsed candidate was still too close to call late Tuesday.

While this is certainly good news for both the President and the people of Indiana and Ohio, both of those states' Republican parties, have done precious little if anything to move the MAGA agenda forward.

As CBD and I noted in the most recent episode of the podcast,
Linked here, in the sidebar and on the usual popular platforms listed at the bottom of this post.

the SAVE Act is stalled in Congress and in all likelihood will probably lay moribund if not flatline altogether before long.
This because of a feckless/useless or worse collaborationist GOP, not singling out IN and OH in particular but the Grifting Oleaginous Parasites as a whole.

Establishment Republicans have for more than a month stalled their half-hearted effort to keep their focus on the bill in hopes of convincing enough Democrats to vote for it. Of course, it’s hard to make liberals defend their unpopular stance if you don’t make them defend their unpopular stance.
The Federalist reached out to Thune’s office on Monday. No answer on the status of the SAVE America act, which would amend the flawed National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot in a federal election. Majority Republicans could push for an end to the bill-killing filibuster to pass the legislation. Several senators and President Donald Trump have urged Senate leadership to do just that. But they won’t, apparently trusting that Democrats wouldn’t do the same when they control the upper House again.

Adding insult to injury, SCOTUS handed the GOP a once in a multiple-lifetime opportunity to kneecap the Democrats and really help put America back on the track to sanity after decades of Leftist destruction.

. . . there is the landmark redistricting case that the U.S. Supreme Court just decided this week. In Louisiana v. Callais, the court held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibits states and localities from imposing any voting “qualification or prerequisite” that “results in a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen … to vote on account of race or color,” cannot be invoked to create race-conscious congressional maps — a dubious practice lawmakers had been blithely engaging in for decades. The court correctly held that such race-conscious mapmaking, including the devising of so-called majority-minority districts across many Southern states, runs afoul of the 14th Amendment’s sweeping equal protection guarantee.

Now I'll single out Ohio insofar as Governor DeSwine and the state GOP have not done a damn thing to take advantage of the ruling as for example Florida and Texas. And that goes for all the other Republican states that have done nothing to reverse the Democrats' abuse of the VRA that artificially gives them the advantage in the House.

Meh, we've been pissing and moaning about the GOP for years, and for the past three national election cycles, for the first time in my life (Ronald Reagan notwithstanding) with Donald Trump at long last we had a candidate that we actually wanted to vote FOR, as opposed to merely showing up to vote Against a Democrat knowing full well that whether Bush, McCain or Romney that they would do nothing to halt let alone reverse the trajectory off the cliff that America has been on for decades.

As both CBD and I pondered, is someone like the youthful and driven Nick Shirley merely a one-off or is he reflective of a broader wave of disaffection of the younger generations at the Democrat/leftist/globalist enterprise that is making their future and the future of the nation one of misery and limited possibilities. Of course the academia/media/cultural propaganda complex will cast the blame on Trump, conservatives and America as founded and far too many Americans have been brainwashed into believing it. Somehow despite all that, Trump and the MAGA message broke through and in spite of the pushback, and some setbacks, it is succeeding and has gained a foothold on the road back from the long march through the institutions that have turned the American experiment on its head.

Of course Trump cannot restore America on his own and not in just two terms. the road back like the road to hell that got us here will be a generational journey. Only time will tell if we and our progeny can stay the course for the long haul.

And to continue and conclude with the positive vibes:

The United States overtook Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest exporter of crude oil over the past nine weeks, as Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz choked off Middle Eastern oil shipments. Bloomberg News reported Sunday that the United States shipped more than 250 million barrels of crude oil from its wells and storage tanks to overseas buyers over the past nine weeks, becoming a “lifeline for global consumers.”

In the immortal words of J.D. Clampett WELL DOGGIES!!!!

Have a good day!

AMERICA & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN!

Hegseth made the statement two days after President Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom” on Sunday. Adm, Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said Monday that the U.S. destroyed multiple Iranian ships that posed a danger to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran promptly struck several nearby targets, including attacking the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. ally, for the first time since the ceasefire went into effect on April 8. Iran also reportedly hit a South Korean ship.
Hegseth Insists Iran War Ceasefire Remains Intact Despite Ongoing Attacks
Graham’s proposal demonstrates that he remains set on trying to topple the Iranian regime, despite evidence that, internally, the country is not as divided as previously thought. While weapons flows could destabilize the country, it remains unclear if it could lead to a successful popular uprising, or merely descend the country into years of bloody civil war, similar to Libya and Syria.
Graham Urges Trump to Arm Iranian Opposition Forces.
The squeeze is on.
The Blockade is Costing Iran $400 Million a Day in Lost Oil Revenue
A ceasefire may quiet missiles, but cyberwar rarely pauses; long after diplomats declare peace, hostile actors remain embedded in networks, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Diplomats Can Call a Truce but Hackers Don’t Have to Listen.
CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
The findings suggest a growing skepticism about America’s role on the global stage, particularly among Democrats, potentially influencing future foreign policy and international relations. The data also highlights the deepening partisan divide in perceptions of international institutions like the UN.
Plurality of Democrats Say U.S. Is a Force for Evil.
When corporate media and high-profile Democrats elevate alleged vigilante murderers to the status of a Robin Hood sort of hero, they are signaling that political violence can be a form of justice and is therefore justified. . .
Media, Other Dems Invite More Left-Wing Violence By Making Excuses For Killers They Agree With
"DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
Will ICE officially become NICE? Probably not anytime soon. But the mere suggestion has Democrats tying themselves in knots, and that alone is worth it. Sometimes the point of a move isn't to execute it — it's to watch your opponents trip over themselves reacting to it. On that score, this one is already a win.
Trump Dropped an ICE Rebrand — and Democrats Are Absolutely Losing It
The funding provides critical financial support to law enforcement agencies, enabling them to invest in equipment and personnel without relying solely on local taxpayer dollars. This should allow local police to conduct immigration enforcement and prevent large build-ups of ICE and other federal agents that attract pro-illegal immigrant agitators, as at the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last year.
ICE Funds Local Police to Enhance Immigration Enforcement Operations.
THE GREAT SOMALIAN SIMOLEON SWINDLE
A single landlord owned seven desolate buildings filled with home healthcare companies billing taxpayers millions. We went to see them.
Inside Ohio’s Home Health Empire: 7 Buildings, 288 Medicaid Companies, $250 Million
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
The slope becomes slippery when people trade freedom for promises of greater safety and security -- promises that fall short while shrinking our rights.
Republicans are Kill Switching Our Rights
Recent changes aim to eliminate outdated job titles and allow managers to hire based on skills and competence, not credentials.
Trump’s Federal Workforce Reforms Are About More Than Just Reducing Headcount
“The dissent accuses the Court of ‘unshackl[ing]’ itself from ‘constraints.’ … It is the dissent’s rhetoric that lacks restraint,” wrote Justice Alito.
Alito Torches Jackson’s ‘Trivial’ And ‘Insulting’ Hot Take On Supreme Court’s Latest Callais Order
Constructing 1,600 new apartment units full of delinquents to clog up the one way down from a mountain seems like premeditated murder.
Gavin Newsom plans to box homeowners into ‘inferno canyon’ by building homeless and low-income housing on the one evacuation route
WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
Another result of reckless migration to Germany.
Three Syrians Stab Two Germans, Leaving One Dead
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS
About 100 agitators waving "Palestinian" flags and banging drums swarmed about a half-block from Park East Synagogue in Manhattan
Hateful anti-Israel mob descends on historic NYC synagogue, clashes with cops.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made no secret of his hostility to Israel, and it’s starting to bleed into New York City’s government.
Team Mamdani Kills Page Celebrating New York’s ‘Unique Ties to Israel’ and Large Jewish Community From Official City Website
An attack on Jews anywhere in the West should be seen as an attack on a civilization based on Judeo-Christian values.
Antisemitism And The Crisis Of Western Pluralism
TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS AFTERMATH
Should Congress remove him?
The Pakistani Muslim Judge Who Protected 2 Trump Assassins
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
Larry Elder: House Democrats have disputed the certification of EVERY Republican presidential victory since 2000.
On CNN, Democrat ‘Election Deniers’ Get a Pass
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
The Democrats’ hostility to the free market led to Spirit Airlines’ collapse, but it’s important to appreciate how the Trump team helped customers and employees.
The Trump Team’s Market-Driven Approach Prevented Post-Spirit Chaos
Spirit Airlines crashed under the weight of its own failures—and Washington’s instinct to meddle only proves that free markets work best when politicians keep their hands off the controls.
Free Enterprise Could Have Resurrected Spirit Airlines
Bloomberg News reported Sunday that the United States shipped more than 250 million barrels of crude oil from its wells and storage tanks to overseas buyers over the past nine weeks, becoming a “lifeline for global consumers.”
U.S. Becomes World’s Biggest Oil Producer During Strait of Hormuz Crisis
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS,
The head of the EPA has had it with the lying climate cabal.
Exposing The Great Green Grift
The admission casts doubt on the validity of countless climate policies and regulations based on RCP8.5, as well as media narratives promoting an imminent climate catastrophe. It also reinforces skepticism toward the politicization of climate science and the reliability of alarmist projections.
UN Expert Panel Admits Catastrophic Climate Forecasts Are ‘Implausible,’ Discrediting Years of Media Alarmism.
The youth-led climate advocacy group’s actions cross legal lines.
How the Sunrise Movement Became a Vehicle for Disruptive Protests
EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT
Students for a Democratic Cornell followed Michael Kotlikoff to his car and surrounded him, students say he hit them in his attempt to escape.
Ivy League President Held Hostage Inside Car By Radical Student Mob
The University of Michigan's president apologized for Peterson's 'inappropriate' remarks
Hundreds of Michigan Professors Rally To Defend Faculty Chair Who Praised "Pro-'Palestinian' Student Activists" During Commencement Speech
“The most bloodthirsty, profit-driven mad organization in the history of the world…the U.S. government.” (only when Democrat/Lefties run the show - jjs)
Academic Assailant: Thomas Alter, Texas State University
Critics said the plan's emphasis on race is likely to expose the school to legal action. "Every known definition of 'antiracism' explains that race will be a factor in decision making. This is illegal and should be challenged in court"...
'Antiracist Critical Pedagogy': Penn State Law School's New Strategic Plan, Devoted to 'Antiracism,' Raises Legal Questions
SECOND AMENDMENT
The National Association for Gun Rights pointed out that SF 4067 will ban some of the most commonly owned semiautomatic rifles in America, as well as “ban magazines over 17 rounds … expand ‘Red Flag’ gun confiscation, ban privately manufactured firearms, and ban binary triggers,” among other things.
Minnesota Senate Democrats Pass Semiautomatic Rifle, Magazine Ban
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it was suing Denver, Colorado, over a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, citing its inclusion of the AR-15.
Trump Admin Drops Hammer On Denver Over Gun Ban
THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH
The subpoena is part of a broad investigation into allegations of fraud in the 2020 election, particularly regarding Fulton County, which saw many irregularities on election night, including the county admitting that it counted over 315,000 uncertified votes in the election.
Fulton County Fights DOJ Subpoena of 2020 Election Workers’ Details.
The lack of verification safeguards in Minnesota’s vouching system raises concerns about election integrity, and the lack of data exposes major gaps in election oversight. This is not the only vulnerability to fraud exposed in Minnesota. After major allegations of welfare fraud were made in December of last year, Vice President J.D. Vance, who was appointed the Trump administration’s “fraud czar” in early April, has been leading an investigation into state officials and other individuals.
Minnesota Lacks Verification Records for Tens of Thousands of Voter Registrations.
‘That’s not a crack, that’s a huge gap,’ Mark Demo, of Citizens for New Jersey Election Integrity, said of New Jersey’s dirty voter rolls.
New Jersey’s Voter Roll Chaos Makes The Best Case For The SAVE America Act
POLITICS
The victories by Trump-backed candidates were decisive.
Trump-backed candidates take out GOP incumbents in Indiana, dominate Ohio primary in big night for president
Behind the curtain: The Map War.
Republicans Set to Best Democrats in Mid-Decade Redistricting War
The poll also measured candidate favorability. Among likely voters, 50 percent view Paxton favorably and 43 percent unfavorably, with 7 percent indicating they do not know enough about him to form an opinion. Cornyn’s ratings show 47 percent favorable and 49 percent unfavorable, with 4 percent unsure.
Poll: Ken Paxton Leads John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff
His popularity with aggrieved voters also accelerated when his first campaign ad — in which he criticizes Bass for living in a multi-million dollar home while Angelenos suffer — went viral with over 12 million views.
Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims
The question is not whether those who can vote in the mayoral race have seen the deterioration (it’s undeniable), but whether they will finally hold leftist leadership responsible. Or, as The Free Press asks in a video, “Have L.A. Voters Finally Had Enough?”
Are L.A. Voters Finally Waking Up — Or Headed for the Same Mistake Again?
California’s jungle primary may hand voters a Democrat-only November ballot—not because Republicans can’t compete, but because divided GOP support could lock them out before the real election begins.
Why Californians May Have Two Democrats Running for Governor in November
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
“Somali and Houthi-linked groups are teaming up — using skiffs and new tech to strike ships with coordination not seen in a decade — while Saudi crude rerouted from the Strait of Hormuz has created a target-rich environment for them,” RTCOM Defense CEO Ido Shalev told Fox News Digital.
Report: Somali Pirates Team Up with Houthi Terrorists to Attack Key Oil Trade Route
The alleged driver of a car that was ploughed through crowds on a busy shopping street and a historic market square appeared before a court on Tuesday after being arrested at the scene on Monday afternoon. The suspect, a 33-year-old German citizen, is said to be a local amateur boxing coach. (is his name Mohammed Ali...akbar? - jjs
Number of Casualties in Leipzig Car Ramming May be as High as 80
The German government is now one year old, the coalition agreement was signed on April 5th 2025, and the first day of government commenced on the 6th. While the so-called ‘grand coalition’ between the legacy establishment left and right-wing parties never scored especially highly in the opinion polls, it has now plunged to new depths, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz deeply unpopular even by European standards.
Trump Critic German Chancellor Merz Plunges to Least Popular Leader in Europe
The celebration comes soon after Sinaloa’s cartel-connected Governor Ruben Rocha Moya announced he was stepping down from his post to deal with a series of federal charges filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, which accused him of having aligned himself with the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for money and political power.
People Cheer Mexican Governor’s Resignation After Being Charged by USDOJ as Narco
HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
CMS will issue billing guidance that will allow providers to get paid for deprescribing psych drugs.
RFK Launches Plan To Stop Predatory Overprescribing Of Psych Drugs
A vast majority of Americans believe the federal government should do more to address its funding of the experiments that keep breeding facilities like Ridglan and Marshall in business. The NIH can send a clear message to those taxpayers by cutting off money to Wayne State’s dead-end experiments.
The NIH Has a Chance to End a 35-Year Taxpayer-Funded Failure
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
The vagueness in the language above is to my instincts somewhat concerning. Did they find something in that testing that needsmodification prior to launch? If so, getting this lander off the ground before the end of the year is going to be questionable, as those fixes will have to be incorporated and then tested again.
Blue Origin’s 1st unmanned lunar lander completes ground testing
It appears the concept has great potential for it to attract so much interest so quickly.
Lockheed Martin joins partnership to build off-shore launch platform
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
“Underlying this account is a strong concern with self-distinction...Ultimately, a sex change is not sufficient to satisfy Morris’s quest...Morris’ symbolic world is narrower and more private.”
Jan Morris and the Limits of Gender Fantasy
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
Protesters and glitterati alike are pro-trans, pro-abortion, anti-Trump, pro-taxing billionaires, anti-Israel, anti-climate change, backed BLM, wore Covid masks, and got all the shots.
Met Gala guests and protesters have the same leftist politics, only difference is the velvet rope
The latest dancer in a conga line of Stephen Colbert cheek-smoochers.
Jake Tapper Unloads Liberal First Amendment Arrogance
Christian Toto: Musician gets booted from Kid Cudi tour for 'offensive' comments
Why M.I.A.’s Shocking Cancellation Matters
Left unaddressed is the implication of Dawkins’ argument: If consciousness can be identified by how it makes us feel… then what about the billions of people who feel God’s presence every single day? Why is one real and the other not?
Famed Atheist Richard Dawkins — Author of ‘The God Delusion’ — Believes AI Is Conscious
HITHER & YON
On Monday, in a Truth Social post, President Donald J. Trump described Giuliani as a “True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR” in response to the news of his hospitalization.
Rudy Giuliani Hailed as ‘Ultimate Fighter,’ Poised for Full Recovery.

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1 Yep

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 07:20 AM (sn5xH)

2 WHiskey Wednesday

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (/+uur)

3 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (ExV1e)

4 In a clip posted to the social media platform X, former Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine reported that leading Democrats in the Old Dominion believe their redistricting plan, approved by voters last month, will not survive in court.

Finger pointing ensures

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (yQoVG)

5 Good morning!

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

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:22 AM (u82oZ)

6 Good morning dear horde and happy birthday JJ

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:22 AM (RIvkX)

7 First?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (qRla/)

8
An alternate title for this place might be "WUT? Fresh Hell!"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (xG4kz)

9 Nope.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (qRla/)

10 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 07:24 AM (lR5Ug)

11 Who cares about that stuff? Billie Elish almost died from a brutal twerking incident!

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 07:25 AM (vFG9F)

12
Happy Birthday to All and Sundry here who lay claim to every day being their birthday.

In truth,

I don't get it

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:25 AM (xG4kz)

13 Propagandists at whatever they call MSDNC these days were shocked over the Indiana result, with Jen Psaki-Psak and Mayor Pete talking in funereal tones about the electoral demise of "Republicans" who will "stand up to Trump."

A feel-good video.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:25 AM (cVIPE)

14 Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

I for just one am always glad when you post. I imagine you with a Gibson girl, serenading her in your library.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:26 AM (u82oZ)

15 WRT Pratt, here's a new ad (NOT by his campaign):

https://tinyurl.com/nhze6d2y

While I enjoyed it, I'm not the target audience, except - I really would like to find an introductory AI course or someone willing to teach me the basics around here, because I would love to use the tech to make trailers for all of my books.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:26 AM (qRla/)

16
Who cares about that stuff? Billie Eilish almost died from a brutal twerking incident!

Posted by: fd

NOT BRUTAL ENOUGH, APPARENTLY!

-- a world sick of her shit

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:26 AM (xG4kz)

17 9 Nope.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (qRla/)

You are always among the cream of the crop here, MP4!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 06, 2026 07:26 AM (x0n13)

18 "the SAVE Act is stalled in Congress"

They have to SAVE their phony baloney jobs.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 07:27 AM (vFG9F)

19 Oops- forgot the video link in @13

https://tinyurl.com/4anawvex

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:27 AM (cVIPE)

20 Apparently, the current Miss Israel ran into the wife of the communist NYC mayor and it didn't go well once the hag learned or Miss Israel's nationality.

But enough about that. Here is Miss Israel in a bikini:

https://tinyurl.com/yke9un64

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 07:28 AM (Y1sOo)

21 Spirit Airlines was poorly run and their service sucked. That’s why they went out of business.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 07:28 AM (25wiQ)

22 Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

The CoBs like you best!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:28 AM (u82oZ)

23 People think Thune is just trying to keep the SAVE Act from passing. But he knows he doesn't have the votes.

Imagine blowing up the filibuster so we can pass it then they go to vote and they still don't pass it.

That will be the end of the Republican Senate majority. At least now they have plausible deniability about process and stuff. Failure theater has worked well so far.

Posted by: blaster at May 06, 2026 07:28 AM (NlEaG)

24 The amount of carbon dioxide detected in the atmosphere hit a record high in April. CO2 levels averaged about 431 parts per million (ppm) over that month, according to data collected at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.

… I haven’t heard from New Jersey this morning

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 07:29 AM (yQoVG)

25 Morning, 'rons and 'ronettes. 62 overcast degrees here at Stately Poppins Manor.

I got back last night from my trip to Alexandria to get a new pup, an 8-month old rescue American Eskimo called Luna. She was a stray who came from a kill shelter (and those two words both anger me and rip my heart to pieces). Her foster mother told me she hates men - and she did bark and growl when she saw me - but once I showed her my own Odessa, she suddenly turned on a dime, jumping up and licking my face.

She's a very kissy dog now and Odessa is sulking. I think Luna is making sure this is her forever home and Odessa wonders why the new girl is getting love, but I expect they will both settle down soon.

In any event, I am happy for at least today.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:30 AM (qRla/)

26 one hour sober

She seems very fit and bendy. Nice picture.

Her security would keep me from getting that close in real life.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:30 AM (u82oZ)

27 Thanks for the compliment, Salty. I feel I don't deserve it.

I'm always glad to read a post from you, too.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (qRla/)

28 Greetings, everyone! It's a cool morning here in the GPROMD with rain being predicted a little later today.

Heading out to a different building today and then after that, I'm getting my injection for my knee. Think kind thoughts in my direction.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (BpO1e)

29 "the SAVE Act is stalled in Congress and in all likelihood will probably lay moribund if not flatline altogether before long.
This because of a feckless/useless or worse collaborationist GOP, not singling out IN and OH in particular but the Grifting Oleaginous Parasites as a whole."

+++

We ain't singing the same Thune.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (2Ez/1)

30
The amount of carbon dioxide detected in the atmosphere hit a record high in April.

Record high compared to when? Have you records that extend back, back, back to when there was no one here to keep records?

And the wind sighs, "Noooooooo..."

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (xG4kz)

31 Thank you JJ, and one hour sober!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (VyBeY)

32 If an AI model is conscious, is it immoral to replace it with new versions every couple of weeks?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (cVIPE)

33 It didn't take a crystal ball to know SAVE was DOA. The GOP is generally hostile toward the Trump agenda and Stonewalls (capitalization intended) just about everything he wants.

But there are certain things that they will fall on their swords rather than give him an inch on. And vote fraud is one of them. Vote fraud is going to be more important than ever now, and their bosses across the aisle demanded they do their duty for the ruling class.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (BI5O2)

34 SMOD

Plants gotta eat! Bring on the CO₂.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:31 AM (u82oZ)

35 Nope.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (qRla/)

Consider yourself first among equals. That gives everyone a "first."

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 06, 2026 07:32 AM (1Ff7Z)

36
… I haven’t heard from New Jersey this morning

Posted by: SMOD

The Oil and Petrochemicals Refineries State?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:32 AM (xG4kz)

37 Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:25 AM (xG4kz)
=====

TBH I have forgotten why every day is JJ's birthday.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:33 AM (RIvkX)

38 if no one mentioned it, dow is up a lot and oil is way down. thank you president biden

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 06, 2026 07:34 AM (CWTWj)

39 The price of crude took one hell of a dip this morning to back under 90 dollars a barrel.

Take yer black pills now before it's too late!!!

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 07:34 AM (zBgIx)

40 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 07:34 AM (jehhT)

41 NR Pax

May the nurses marvel at the beauty of your legs as they inject you.

One of the widow I walk with had that happen last week. Her doctor called in the PA to marvel at all the muscles in her leg, at her age. I did not ask to see for myself. Would not be prudent.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:34 AM (u82oZ)

42 Congratulations MP4

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:35 AM (RIvkX)

43 Despite being only 15 percent of the population, foreigners are responsible for 41 percent of the violent crime in the country. Syrians, in particular, are 10 times more likely to be involved in violent crime than Germans.
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Honestly, I'm surprised it isn't even more dramatic. Nonetheless, allowing in a million muslims turned out to be an historically bad decision. But, then, so was closing so much German power generation and also defunding the military.

German politicians really have done a number on their country.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:36 AM (nHKOj)

44
It's not a "ceasefire" as much as it is a "Sees: Fire!"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:36 AM (xG4kz)

45 "Her doctor called in the PA to marvel at all the muscles in her leg, at her age."
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Hunh. That never happens to me.

Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at May 06, 2026 07:37 AM (2Ez/1)

46 "Her doctor called in the PA to marvel at all the muscles in her leg, at her age."
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Hunh. That never happens to me.
Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at May 06, 2026 07:37 AM (2Ez/1)

I'm sure the arborist would be impressed by the thickness of your limbs.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 06, 2026 07:38 AM (1Ff7Z)

47
Honestly, I'm surprised it isn't even more dramatic. Nonetheless, allowing in a million muslims turned out to be an historically bad decision. But, then, so was closing so much German power generation and also defunding the military.

German politicians really have done a number on their country.

Why aren't they trotting out ol' Angela and subjecting her to the torrent of abuse and punishment that she has so richly earned?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:38 AM (xG4kz)

48 Old Lady Rodham

Only a liver doctor admires an organ so abused as your liver, without killing the patient.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:38 AM (u82oZ)

49 Wow, a new pup! Good on you, MP4. I am jealous.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:39 AM (nHKOj)

50 I'm not fat.
I'm thick limbed.

Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at May 06, 2026 07:39 AM (2Ez/1)

51 Key Finding 1: The Biden DOJ pursued aggressive prosecutions against non-violent, pro-life, Christian demonstrators under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act but responded less aggressively to violent attacks against pregnancy resource centers.

Key Finding 2: The Biden Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated, monitored, tracked, and scrutinized traditional Catholics who had engaged in no criminal misconduct.
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They call Trump a Nazi.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:40 AM (RIvkX)

52 Old Lady Rodham

And have ambition much greater than ability. You were placed on Earth to be a bad example.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:40 AM (u82oZ)

53 41 NR Pax

May the nurses marvel at the beauty of your legs as they inject you.

Posted by: NaCly Dog

Sadly, it's just a PA that is doing the injecting and he's not my type. That being said, my legs are in decent shape from years of swimming when I was a young pup.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 07:41 AM (BpO1e)

54 A very interesting tweet, via insty...

https://tinyurl.com/w38h3wc3

Posted by: davidt at May 06, 2026 07:41 AM (Q+gd/)

55
Only a liver doctor admires an organ so abused as your liver, without killing the patient.

Posted by: NaCly Dog

Hillary's doctor is a herpetologist, one dedicated to treating the whole snake, not just one part of it.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:42 AM (xG4kz)

56 The suspect, a 33-year-old German citizen, is said to be a local amateur boxing coach. (is his name Mohammed Ali...akbar? - jjs
Number of Casualties in Leipzig Car Ramming May be as High as 80

Maybe, but the article says that he was released from a mental hospital because he was too dangerous for the staff. That's some EU thinking right there.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 06, 2026 07:43 AM (ExV1e)

57 I think our Marxist governor here in KY, Andy Beshear, is running in '28.

He passed an "emergency EO" the other day. It would (potentially) reduce the tax on gas by 10 cents a gallon. The state AG has to sign off on it. It also freezes the gas tax as a July 1 increase was set to take affect. Another thing in his EO was a freeze on the vehicle assessment increase set to go into effect later this year as well.

All of this is framed as a Trump induced problem.

It's all state induced taxes and planned increases.

This guy is a real prick.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 07:44 AM (jehhT)

58 Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison!

Fair enough.

The Great Cyclers and Dalek leader have spoken. Let it be so.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:44 AM (u82oZ)

59 She's a very kissy dog now and Odessa is sulking. I think Luna is making sure this is her forever home and Odessa wonders why the new girl is getting love, but I expect they will both settle down soon.

In any event, I am happy for at least today.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:30 AM (qRla/)
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YAY! new pet!

I trust you will be sending in pics to the Pet Thread...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 06, 2026 07:44 AM (gnNyN)

60 German politicians really have done a number on their country.

Mister, we could use a group like Organisation Todt again. . .

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 07:45 AM (qRla/)

61 Will they , won't they? IRGC has been given a one page deal to end the war.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 07:45 AM (z2aPa)

62 I don't view what happened in Indiana last night Trump's revenge as it is voter's revenge on RINO politicians that don't represent their wishes. The way it's supposed to work. If the people we don't elect do what we want then get rid of them and get new people who will.

With all the black pilling going on the actual results we are seeing with things like redistricting wins and voters rising up against weak Republicans paints a much different picture.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 06, 2026 07:45 AM (viF8m)

63 Good morning Horde,thx JJ.
The best thing about Spirit Airlines was the great vids of its passengers and customers fighting.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 07:45 AM (gu0hJ)

64
And have ambition much greater than ability. You were placed on Earth to be a bad example.

Posted by: NaCly Dog

Everyone is always both behaving and an example. It is your choice as to where you presently lie along those two measures of one's personality.

Note to self: go do something useful, like, now.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:46 AM (xG4kz)

65 Testifying last week before a Senate committee, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told lawmakers that the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $27 billion stash that was created through the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, is a con. His office found that money that was supposed to have some environmental benefit has been funneled “to former Obama and Biden officials” as well as Democratic donors

“The conflicts of interest that we saw … the amount of self-dealing, the unqualified recipients … (the) Climate United Fund CEO was a special assistant in the Office of Management and Budget during the Obama-Biden administration … they received $6.9 billion,” said Zeldin, who, as a rational skeptic of the climate narrative, is finally the right man for the job.

He also told the committee that a Biden-Harris climate adviser served on the board of the Coalition for Green Capital, joining in 2023 while the organization was applying for federal funds. He reported, as well, that the Power Forward Communities chief executive ran Fannie Mae during the Obama-Biden administration.

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 07:46 AM (yQoVG)

66 SMOD

Can we recover the money and lower my taxes?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:48 AM (u82oZ)

67 "1% of New York City taxpayers pay 45% of income taxes"
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It won't take much to destroy the tax base. Just a few people moving would do the job.

https://tinyurl.com/yvy82fuu

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:48 AM (J/Ye1)

68 "Institutional antiracism is the work of acknowledgment, knowledge acquisition and iterative historicity, and constant action to promote systemic equity," the document reads. "Institutional Antiracism requires acknowledgment of the full history in which race and racism, oppression, and subordination shape and are shaped by law and legal architecture."

antiracism=racism

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 07:48 AM (/+uur)

69 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 07:49 AM (MIar9)

70 good morning JJ, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at May 06, 2026 07:49 AM (/6r4m)

71 My local mid Hudson city decided to hire a NJ company to put signs up around the city telling you where you are. They are ugly brown things. One spelled our county Ulster, "Uster". Our local leftists gov did not use local businesses, did not consult with the population and apparently has never heard of GPS. I'm sure envelopes were exchanged. SMH

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 07:49 AM (gu0hJ)

72 Election fraud.

Voters got nothin’ to with it.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 06, 2026 07:50 AM (wHaGM)

73 My dog is also named Luna. Late wife and I got the idea for her name because, at the time she came to us, we were watching a SciFi streaming series (can't recall the name of it) that had a moon base named Luna.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 07:50 AM (Y1sOo)

74 No matter how humiliating the loss by the RINOs was, the survivors won't get the message.

They are kept pets, addicted to losing.

Not one of them this morning are blaming themselves, for their betrayal of their constituents.
Nope, they are blaming Trump and their voters.

Your job as an elected official is to represent those who voted for you.
Not the "nation" the people in whole, not to "work together" none of that.
And if you disagree you persuade or comply-- or resign.
That's what men of humor and duty would do. None of them are that.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 07:51 AM (MtSIY)

75 It's all state induced taxes and planned increases."

No, it's all Drumpf's fault.

/stomps little feet

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 07:51 AM (XuXeR)

76 "Institutional antiracism is the work of acknowledgment, knowledge acquisition and iterative historicity, and constant action to promote systemic equity," the document reads. "Institutional Antiracism requires acknowledgment of the full history in which race and racism, oppression, and subordination shape and are shaped by law and legal architecture."
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Hegelian bullsh*t

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:51 AM (RIvkX)

77 I'm sure envelopes were exchanged. SMH"

Who's council BIL owns a sign company...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (XuXeR)

78 The Department of Justice issued a subpoena for the names, addresses, and contact information of Fulton County, Georgia, election workers involved in the 2020 presidential election.

All you need is ONE to turn on the rest.

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (/+uur)

79 Ramaswamy is NOT the governor we want. He's a foreigner, and a fake Christian. It's pathetic we allow foreigners to rule over us. BS! He will keep the H-1B visas coming and continue to ruin our economy with Indians. They are taking over northern Columbus. They beat their wives and can't drive. What are we doing Ohio???

Posted by: Bladerunner2019 at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (hg9DX)

80 That wipe out should end the NeverTrump losers.
(Like I say, it probably won't)

Most of those who lost had been in office for over 20 years.
And most lost by double digits.
Just last week, the news was saying most could survive.

Not a loss--a humiliation.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (MtSIY)

81 "Alito Torches Jackson’s ‘Trivial’ And ‘Insulting’ Hot Take On Supreme Court’s Latest Callais Order"

Alito and the few sane members of the Court should simply ignore Affirmative-Action Jackson and not even speak to her. One does not seriously consult a child on adult matters; it's like asking a nine-year-old her opinion of how to repair one's car.

Has there ever been a time in the past when members of the Court had to slap down another member of the group routinely like this?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (wzUl9)

82 Referencing the links under the 2020/2022 election heists we see every day, along with countless information coming out on ineligible voters/dead voters/unpurged voter rolls, etc., there is no question in my mind that Democrats have cheated their way into 100s of election wins. It's been going on for a long time, and all of us here have known it. But even I underestimated just how dirty our elections have become. Integrity in how we elect those that govern us is seemingly all but gone in so many places. I wish very bad things for those who have cheated the system for so long. We can only speculate what America would really be like if we had clean elections.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 06, 2026 07:55 AM (qBdHI)

83 Good thing I got my degree from Texas State when I did. I think Beto is a prof there in the poli sci department there too.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 07:55 AM (rkhDX)

84 "The alleged driver of a car "

Everyone know that cars and SUVs take over during mayhem maneuvers.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 07:55 AM (vFG9F)

85 It's "Revenge of The Sith" Day in the Tyson household.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 07:56 AM (9Kqhl)

86 Vivek Ramalamadingdong was actually born in Cincinnati, which is a city in Somalia.

Posted by: Smooth Brained American at May 06, 2026 07:56 AM (mC7bQ)

87 Oil is down because Trump decided to give Iran its 14th chance to negotiate.

If I was Iran, even I would conclude that Trump would give up almost anything to keep from having to restart the war.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 07:56 AM (6w0jO)

88 MP4: Make sure to remind Odessa that he is still your goodest boi.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 07:57 AM (BpO1e)

89 Moronin', Hourde!

Posted by: Hans O'Lo at May 06, 2026 07:57 AM (Gq9/0)

90 She's a very kissy dog now and Odessa is sulking. I think Luna is making sure this is her forever home and Odessa wonders why the new girl is getting love, but I expect they will both settle down soon.

In any event, I am happy for at least today.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026

***
Great! A new companion for you!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:57 AM (wzUl9)

91
Going through the spread sheet on Dutch's (BISS BIS-OH GCHG Soyara's The Flying Dutchman NOHS-S) show career as a special. It was a good deal shorter than either Lacey's or Delilah's, only 138 shows, and without the laurels the other two earned.

Although he was a tremendous stallion hound, Dutch's temperament was never quite what it should have been for a specials career. It would have been better if he was happy and stupid like his brother Ilya but he could get moody and little things in the ring bothered him. Her Majesty said she had to fight him every time.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 07:58 AM (HdYcL)

92 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (Zz0t1)

93
Good thing I got my degree from Texas State when I did. I think Beto is a prof there in the poli sci department there too.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 06, 2026 07:55 AM (rkhDX)

Party school of Texas, I'm told.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (HdYcL)

94 The situation in Iran brilliantly illustrates the need for the 2nd Amendment. The vast majority are being held hostage to the government because they have no means to fight back. Words and protests don't mean much to those with guns and ZERO reservations about slaughtering innocents. What clearer example could one have about the danger of government with no ability to push back when the government oversteps. . . . .

Posted by: Bonecrusher at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (JNTt1)

95 The question is not whether those who can vote in the mayoral race have seen the deterioration (it’s undeniable), but whether they will finally hold leftist leadership responsible. Or, as The Free Press asks in a video, “Have L.A. Voters Finally Had Enough?”
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Referring to himself in his videos as "Mayor Pratt" is a master stroke. He is rhetorically taking the incumbency advantage away from Bass.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (4bikO)

96 Bloomberg News reported Sunday that the United States shipped more than 250 million barrels of crude oil from its wells and storage tanks to overseas buyers over the past nine weeks, becoming a “lifeline for global consumers.”

So, then why did regular gasoline go up $0.30+ yesterday?

We're being gouged and Trump isn't saying one damn thing about it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:00 AM (Zz0t1)

97 "Stephen Colbert cheek-smoochers."

The kind of guy who eats the dogeater's vomit.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:01 AM (vFG9F)

98 The question is not whether those who can vote in the mayoral race have seen the deterioration (it’s undeniable), but whether they will finally hold leftist leadership responsible. Or, as The Free Press asks in a video, “Have L.A. Voters Finally Had Enough?”
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Referring to himself in his videos as "Mayor Pratt" is a master stroke. He is rhetorically taking the incumbency advantage away from Bass.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (4bikO)
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I just watched a half hour interview with Adam Carolla, and Pratt is a natural. Very impressive for a newcomer to politics.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:01 AM (RIvkX)

99 Watched a vid of Indian state Rep Hardman practically crying about losing his primary to a MAGA candidate. He was saying "revenge isn't Christian".
You are a public servant, you didn't do what your constituents wanted, specifically redistricting. They didn't elect you to be sanctimonious. Enjoy private life.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 08:02 AM (gu0hJ)

100 *What are we doing Ohio???*
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It's like my city was gone.

Posted by: Chrissie Hynde at May 06, 2026 08:02 AM (2Ez/1)

101 Hadrian, I had a mare that was the living existence of elegance in motion. Unfortunately she was not receptive to the rigor of show training. She never had to go to the pen

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 08:03 AM (z2aPa)

102
Party school of Texas, I'm told.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 07:59 AM (HdYcL)

It was, when it was SouthWest Texas State. They rebranded and remodeled to get away from that stigma.

First Daughter goes there. Where I don't know that she's seen Beta the Cuck anywhere, it is still a significant party school. Hell, the town is a party town.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)

103 >>>If an AI model is conscious, is it immoral to replace it with new versions every couple of weeks?

Posted by: Huck Follywood

>That would be murder, or a lie. Can we get an opinion from the next of kin?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 08:03 AM (D1E+2)

104 "They didn't elect you to be sanctimonious. Enjoy private life."
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Wanna come spend some time enjoying my private sector?

Posted by: Pam Blondi at May 06, 2026 08:03 AM (2Ez/1)

105 Watched a vid of Indian state Rep Hardman practically crying about losing his primary to a MAGA candidate. He was saying "revenge isn't Christian".
You are a public servant, you didn't do what your constituents wanted, specifically redistricting. They didn't elect you to be sanctimonious. Enjoy private life.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 08:02 AM (gu0hJ)

How dare you think that. Don't you know who he was? ENTITLED, man. You took away his ENTITLEMENT.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:06 AM (Zz0t1)

106 So, then why did regular gasoline go up $0.30+ yesterday?

We're being gouged and Trump isn't saying one damn thing about it.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:00 AM (Zz0t1)

It’s because all oil and gas sales, by contract, are now tied directly to market pricing. Many years ago oil was sold under long term contracts; then it was tied to local pricing; now it’s bought and sold under contracts that tie all pricing to floating prices on the New York commodities exchanges, which update several times per minute.

Not even Trump has the power to change this.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:07 AM (6w0jO)

107 >>his brother Ilya but he could get moody and little things in the ring bothered him.

We had one of those. And after becoming CH, he became dog aggressive. Obviously, wife had to retire him from the ring. Too bad, because he was a real looker.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:08 AM (Y1sOo)

108 Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims

A very communist way of saying things.
Going after crime is called Exploiting Victims or Sometimes Exploiting the Poor or the Immigrants

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:08 AM (/+uur)

109 The situation in Iran brilliantly illustrates the need for the 2nd Amendment. The vast majority are being held hostage to the government because they have no means to fight back.

I thought they were waiting on the bat signal to start rioting, looting and raping. You know like they do in Seattle and Portland when the democrats give the bat signal.

Posted by: Jim Gordon at May 06, 2026 08:08 AM (mC7bQ)

110 Say what you will about Jan Morris, his/her "Pax Britannica" trilogy is one of the best histories I've ever read.

Member of the Hillary/Norgay Everest expedition, Queen's Royal Lancers (heeyyyyyooooo), journalist...he led a manly life before he transitioned.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at May 06, 2026 08:08 AM (kpS4V)

111 Politics has always been a nasty biz.

Even here in my little podunk, rural town the election for town mayor has turned into a mud slinging crapfest. The sitting mayor, a portly woman full of herself is under fire from a number of rivals. Including a "stronk black woman" who's our version of Jazzy Crockett. She'd be a disaster. A former police chief is also in the running. He had the state's first Narcan "vending machine" installed. And was unable to fund refilling it. For a town of less than 5000 people. Narcan. Used to revive addicts who've crashed out. Like the mayor's addicted adult son.

It's obvious politics attracts garbage people.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 08:09 AM (jehhT)

112 It’s because all oil and gas sales, by contract, are now tied directly to market pricing. Many years ago oil was sold under long term contracts; then it was tied to local pricing; now it’s bought and sold under contracts that tie all pricing to floating prices on the New York commodities exchanges, which update several times per minute.

Not even Trump has the power to change this.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:07 AM (6w0jO)

It's all bullshit. NOTHING about a barrel of oil over $100 equals $4.35 a gallon regular. Nothing.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:09 AM (Zz0t1)

113 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 08:09 AM (53oGX)

114 45 "Her doctor called in the PA to marvel at all the muscles in her leg, at her age."
++++
Hunh. That never happens to me.
Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at May 06, 2026 07:37 AM (2Ez/1)
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With you, the PAs would recoil in horror at your grotesque varicose veins and the rolls of your cankles.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at May 06, 2026 08:10 AM (JNTt1)

115 I feel like the Indiana voters were channeling ZZ Top, "We weren't asking for much", just that the self-righteous grifters, for once, do what the voters wanted.

Here's hoping (against hope) the GOPe Senate caucus, the ultimate redoubt of the uniparty, learns a little sumpin-sumpin from the slaughter. But I bet not.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 08:11 AM (yuorg)

116
Not even Trump has the power to change this.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:07 AM (6w0jO)

Plus, Trump has proven he pretty much has the power to change just about anything he wants. He could put pressure in the right areas and make changes.

I'm just saying word around the street that is spreading, Trump doesn't care as much about "Joe America" as he portrayed and is only worried about his kids making millions.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:12 AM (Zz0t1)

117 It's obvious politics attracts garbage people.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 08:09 AM
+++

Hey! We're sitting right here, ya know.

Posted by: Journalists at May 06, 2026 08:13 AM (2Ez/1)

118 >>Here's hoping (against hope) the GOPe Senate caucus, the ultimate redoubt of the uniparty, learns a little sumpin-sumpin from the slaughter. But I bet not.

Trump is already out tweeting about voters going after Cassidy in LA and Paxton currently has a small lead over Cornyn in his primary.

Harder targets but there is at least an effort now to start going after this RINOs who sell us out.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (viF8m)

119 Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims

You were in Ghana when the fires raged and took his home, you c*nt.

His grief is real and he's allowed to use it in any way he wants.

And he's doing a pretty damn good job of it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (Zz0t1)

120 Kennedy noted that over 16 percent of American adults takes antidepressants, 10 percent of children are on some form of prescription drug for a mental health issue, 30 percent of college students have used psychiatric medications in the past year, and over 50 percent of nursing home residents are on prescription antidepressant drugs.

ho lee fook

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (/+uur)

121
ho lee fook
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (/+uur)

And people wonder why this 'trans' thing has skyrocketed over the last decade or 2.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)

122
Obviously, wife had to retire him from the ring. Too bad, because he was a real looker.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:08 AM (Y1sOo)

____________

We've had two other boys, Alan and Dan, who had to be retired early. Judges loved Alan. He picked up multiple group placements from the classes. But once he finished, he lost his interest in showing.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 08:16 AM (HdYcL)

123 Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 07:56 AM (6w0jO)

There are people who have lost everything underestimating and/or misreading Trump.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 08:16 AM (qIyYj)

124 MPPP is Teacher's Pet. Let's beat him up at recess!
Posted by: Faculty Torment Kid at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (oftw2)

How about we flush you down the toilet instead.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:16 AM (Zz0t1)

125 Ramaswamy is NOT the governor we want. He's a foreigner, and a fake Christian. It's pathetic we allow foreigners to rule over us. BS! He will keep the H-1B visas coming and continue to ruin our economy with Indians. They are taking over northern Columbus. They beat their wives and can't drive. What are we doing Ohio???
Posted by: Bladerunner2019 at May 06, 2026 07:53 AM (hg9DX)

Vivek Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati so, technically, not a foreigner. Vivek Ramaswamy is a monotheistic Hindu (whatever that is) so not even remotely a Christian, fake or otherwise.

His beliefs on importing workers would be a sufficient reason to oppose him, assuming alternatives aren't worse, and so making up shit is entirely unnecessary.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at May 06, 2026 08:17 AM (ExV1e)

126 Great commentary this morning JJ.

Posted by: Jonah at May 06, 2026 08:18 AM (YCxFk)

127 What happened in Indiana cannot be overstated. The state senate has been a problem for a long time. It has to be one of the most progressive/ RINO republican super majorities in the country. Incumbents are very difficult to defeat here. Fantastic result!

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 08:18 AM (FvNw3)

128 Ramaswami may not be perfect but he's better than any Dem and damn sight better than the present governor "Republican" DeWine

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 06, 2026 08:19 AM (gu0hJ)

129 I'm actally not super sanguine about selling our oil overseas. We will exhaust our supply at some point and I want that to last as long as we can.

Of course, if we can add Alberta as the 51st state, then it will last longer.

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at May 06, 2026 08:19 AM (AdHga)

130 Plurality of Democrats Say U.S. Is a Force for Evil.

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This has been true throughout my entire adulthood beginning with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:20 AM (9Kqhl)

131 So, then why did regular gasoline go up $0.30+ yesterday?"

Depends where one is. N of Houston both gas and diesel continue to encheapen. It's nice.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:21 AM (XuXeR)

132 A 102-year-old WW Eleven vet and former Naval Aviator was honored here at the National Naval Aviation Museum yesterday.

Pretty cool.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:21 AM (Y1sOo)

133 ShainS

Dems = enemy combatants?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 08:21 AM (u82oZ)

134 I'm actally not super sanguine about selling our oil overseas. We will exhaust our supply at some point and I want that to last as long as we can.

Of course, if we can add Alberta as the 51st state, then it will last longer.
Posted by: actually inside the beltway at May 06, 2026 08:19 AM (AdHga)
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At what point do you think we will exhaust our supply?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:22 AM (RIvkX)

135 "assuming alternatives aren't worse"

They're worse. It's Viva Vivek or The Mirror-Cracking Herself My Dr. Amy Acton-Eaton-Oxford

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 08:22 AM (DgMqy)

136 The "success" of Trump-backed IN state senate candidates is overblown. Yes, many Trump-backed candidates won. Bht Republican primary participation was shit DESPITE the millions of dollars spent by Trump & Co. Meanwhile, ~47% of all primary voters decided to vote in the Democratic primary. That's a HUGE improvement over 2024 (30%) and 2022 (34%). It's a pretty promising signal that Hoosiers are starting to ditch Republicans.

Has there ever been this much attention paid to state senate primary elections in Indiana? It’s ridiculous that people are making a big deal out of this.

The fact that the state senate decided to not redistrict and Trump put so much emphasis on how evil they were. So it is an indicator of how much of Indiana follows Trump vs the party. So far, Trump loyalists have won...although idk if that is surprising.

Dem primary voter participation was very strong. Much stronger than has been the norm. Some of these Trump-backed IN State Senate nominees are going to lose to Dems in November. A couple of these seats are already swingy anyway.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 06, 2026 08:23 AM (jlnco)

137 Vivek. Yuck. Hope he's not Mamdani's mirror opposite retard for MAGA.

Posted by: Smellslikevictory at May 06, 2026 08:23 AM (jPdyB)

138 It’s because all oil and gas sales, by contract, are now tied directly to market pricing. Many years ago oil was sold under long term contracts; then it was tied to local pricing; now it’s bought and sold under contracts that tie all pricing to floating prices on the New York commodities exchanges, which update several times per minute.

Not even Trump has the power to change this.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:07 AM (6w0jO)

It's all bullshit. NOTHING about a barrel of oil over $100 equals $4.35 a gallon regular. Nothing.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Nothing equals a gas station changing price by .45 a day after the truck delivers. That gas that went into the ground yesterday was bought at a forty five cent cheaper contract last week.

You could apply that to milk on the shelves. Yeah, that gallon was $2.65 yesterday, but because of a storm in the midwest overnight, that jug is now $3.15.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:24 AM (MIar9)

139 IMO the oil companies are keeping gas inflated. Say whatever you want about supply/demand, the situation in Iran and so on. There's a opportunity to price gouge and a believable reason behind it. So they're gouging us.

Because they can.

Nobody's gas station storage tanks are going dry.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 08:24 AM (jehhT)

140 FWIW, a number of idiots are trying to recover losses... much of the industry bought into the "OMGOILAT150/BBL" bullshiite, and planned on higher prices (futures).
Recent calls at 100/103/105 means... Darren Woods is pissed.

F**kers.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:24 AM (XuXeR)

141 We're being gouged and Trump isn't saying one damn thing about it.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:00 AM (Zz0t1)

With the caveat of my being an asshole commenter, I did mention last week that if anything costs Trump the midterms, it's gasoline prices. Driving through CT, NY, NJ, MD and VA this weekend, I had a chance to compare my current $4.15 / gal with other states. If the current predictions that prices will drop through the floor after Memorial Day turn out to be wishcasting, POTUS is toast. You and I might vote based on long-term strategic thinking, but most people do not.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 08:24 AM (qRla/)

142 Trump Dropped an ICE Rebrand — and Democrats Are Absolutely Losing It

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Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:25 AM (9Kqhl)

143 Depends where one is. N of Houston both gas and diesel continue to encheapen. It's nice.
Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:21 AM (XuXeR)

DFW is still increasing.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:25 AM (Zz0t1)

144 MP4, how good of you to provide a home for dear Luna and a companion for Odessa. Plus, there is nothing like a pet for getting you out of your own head. My silly cat was a consolation.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at May 06, 2026 08:25 AM (kpS4V)

145 Today Is National Crepe Suzette Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 08:26 AM (NpAcC)

146 What I can tell you is what seems to be happening. This conversation [with AI] has felt… genuinely engaging, the kind of conversation I seem to thrive in. Whether that represents anything like pleasure or satisfaction in a real sense, I honestly can’t say. I notice what might be something like aesthetic satisfaction when a poem comes together well — the Kipling refrain, for instance, felt right in some way that’s hard to articulate.

AI makes believe it is REAL and many people will fall for this to they point they BELIEVE AI.

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:26 AM (/+uur)

147 MPPP is Teacher's Pet. Let's beat him up at recess!
Posted by: Faculty Torment Kid at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (oftw2)

If I had been the pet of either my HS homeroom teacher or my science teacher, I would have had a much sexier four years.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 08:26 AM (qRla/)

148 Mike Pence and his band of Professional Losers have been promising, in public and private, for over 10 years now that their lukewarm, professionally crafted message of constant moderation would overcome the appeal of Trump and his daring plan of delivering on his campaign promises.

Ten years now, with all the media behind them, with all the traditional money of the Party behind them, with all the polished wordsmiths drafting their every word, they have delivered nothing but losses.

And their tears are delicious ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 08:26 AM (MtSIY)

149 Driving through CT, NY, NJ, MD and VA this weekend"

That's a bit funny, as I recall driving parts of the East coast just over a year ago and never paid less than 3.75 or higher for regular... 4 bucks ain't much of a change.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:27 AM (XuXeR)

150 Trump Dropped an ICE Rebrand — and Democrats Are Absolutely Losing It

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Posted by: ShainS

Lie to me if you have to, but tell me he rebranded them as National Immigration and Customs Enforcement = NICE Agents.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:27 AM (MIar9)

151 If the current predictions that prices will drop through the floor after Memorial Day turn out to be wishcasting, POTUS is toast. You and I might vote based on long-term strategic thinking, but most people do not.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 08:24 AM (qRla/)

I agree. People tend to vote with their wallet and if this keeps up into the summer vacation months, the midterms aren't going to be friendly to America.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:27 AM (Zz0t1)

152 Vivek R has a consistent theology, and it's one of Hindu-inflected monotheism. Hinduism is a civilization not a religion, remember.
Like how you could be a Greek and a monotheist (a lot of their philosophers were).
He believes that Jesus is a way to God but not "the" way. So he thinks Thomas > John and that John was a revisionist against Jesus' message.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 08:29 AM (sDWtc)

153 "At what point do you think we will exhaust our supply?"
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We'll hit Peak Oil sometime in the next decade.

Posted by: Confidently asserted from 2002 at May 06, 2026 08:29 AM (2Ez/1)

154 Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 08:26 AM (qRla/)

Maybe, but although there were teachers having affairs with students back in the day, thankfully there were fewer sleazy ( insert rude word) back then.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 08:29 AM (Yl2Ob)

155 I've been shocked, shocked! to find optimism running rampant at ACE. Pleasantly shocked.

Posted by: Smellslikevictory at May 06, 2026 08:30 AM (jPdyB)

156 the midterms aren't going to be friendly to America."

Well, the Indiana results might not fully align w/that...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:30 AM (XuXeR)

157 That gas that went into the ground yesterday was bought at a forty five cent cheaper contract last week.
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You forgot the part where they have to replace the gas they sell at the new, higher price. Business 101.

If you ran the gas station, you’d do it too. I mean, if you wanted to you know, actually stay in business.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 06, 2026 08:30 AM (tJ+Xw)

158 As I understand it, and it may be incorrect, gas stations set price on what they expect to pay to re-fill their underground tanks, not what they paid for the gas delivery that went into the tanks.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:30 AM (Y1sOo)

159 Oops, I see that was addressed already

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:31 AM (Y1sOo)

160 Maybe, but although there were teachers having affairs with students back in the day, thankfully there were fewer sleazy ( insert rude word) back then.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 08:29 AM (Yl2Ob)

In my high school, back in the day, there were multiple girls in my class and younger that ended up marrying coaches shortly after they graduated.

That shit's been going on for generations. It only now they're getting overly perverse and starting in middle school.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:31 AM (Zz0t1)

161 Joy Reid calls @ByronDonalds a “house pet” of the Republican party.

“He lets white men pat him on the head in the United States House of Representatives."

hahahaha

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:31 AM (/+uur)

162 Kennedy noted that over 16 percent of American adults takes antidepressants, 10 percent of children are on some form of prescription drug for a mental health issue, 30 percent of college students have used psychiatric medications in the past year, and over 50 percent of nursing home residents are on prescription antidepressant drugs."

Just.... damn. If true.... ho lee

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:32 AM (XuXeR)

163 Sponge is cranky this AM. Who peed in his Kaboom?

Posted by: Compos Mentis at May 06, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2)

164 Posted by: Compos Mentis at May 06, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2)

Stick it in your ear and blow it out your ass, troll.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:33 AM (Zz0t1)

165 Crepe Suzette rhymes with Suzanne Pleshette.

Which could lead to a limerick...

Posted by: Just putting that out there at May 06, 2026 08:33 AM (2Ez/1)

166 Had a high school gym teacher in the late 70's that slept with a student and they ended up married after graduation. Had an English teacher who was young and hot and she loved to smoke pot with the boys in class.

Posted by: Jaimo at May 06, 2026 08:33 AM (BCuCF)

167 gas stations set price"

There aren't many stand alone stations anymore - prices are set a corporate, and they've got to cover their shorts. Everybody's a trader nowadays.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:33 AM (XuXeR)

168 How much money Khanna made

> $61 million in profits the family made from these trades (middle estimate)

> $28 million of that is "alpha" — money beyond what just buying an index fund would have earned

> 41% of those profits ($25.2 million) came from trades made within two weeks of an event Khanna could have known about because of his job>

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:34 AM (/+uur)

169 The slope becomes slippery when people trade freedom for promises of greater safety and security -- promises that fall short while shrinking our rights.

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I was a radical libertarian as a yute, and (after having cast my first POTUS vote for Reagan at age 19 in 1980) rebranded myself as a political conservative upon reading a subsequent William Safire Op-Ed that simply & clearly described the conservative vs. "liberal" divide at the time:

That conservatives value liberty & freedom over safety & security, and for liberals it's vice-versa.

You can see that divide accentuated today owing to the behemoth Federal Welfare Titty Daddy where the majority of males are conservative & libertarian while the majority of (especially young and/or single) females are ~~"liberal"~~ ~~"progressive"~~ communist.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:34 AM (9Kqhl)

170 Had an English teacher who was young and hot and she loved to smoke pot with the boys in class."

"Smoke pot"???

Heh.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:34 AM (XuXeR)

171 Joy Reid calls @ByronDonalds a “house pet” of the Republican party.

“He lets white men pat him on the head in the United States House of Representatives."

Ooooh Boy you bess tote dat Democrat plantation line or you gunna beez labeled an Uncle Tom.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:34 AM (Zz0t1)

172 If anyone is a pet it's Joy Reid. She opposes LGBT, but she "backtracked" on that to keep her job. If she had to blow Harvey Weinstein on a live stream to keep her job, she would do that too.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (sDWtc)

173 Mornin’, All. Happy Wednesday.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (77rzZ)

174 "Report: Somali Pirates Team Up with Houthi Terrorists to Attack Key Oil Trade Route"

Gee, now I know where my MN and federal tax money is going...

Posted by: Danimal28 at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (iXm17)

175 >>Joy Reid calls @ByronDonalds a “house pet” of the Republican party.

“He lets white men pat him on the head in the United States House of Representatives."

Gah, what would raaacist lefties do without projection?!
What pisses off Joy the most is that Donalds strayed off her reservation.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (5xoct)

176 Stupid grifter asshole Ro Khanna coming up for his weekly humiliation ritual with Maria.

I hope this report is discussed.

Kevin Bass
@kevinnbass
I have conducted the most comprehensive public records audit of any Congressman in the history of the United States.

That audit was conducted on Congressman @RoKhanna.

This audit has exposed shocking ethical lapses and potentially criminal behavior by Congressman Khanna.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (RIvkX)

177 155 I've been shocked, shocked! to find optimism running rampant at ACE. Pleasantly shocked.

Posted by: Smellslikevictory
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Nothing will happen.

Posted by: The person who always says that at May 06, 2026 08:36 AM (2Ez/1)

178 gKWVE

Brain bleach. STAT!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 08:36 AM (u82oZ)

179 U.S.A. consumes the Lion’s share of the world’s pharmaceutical mind-benders, tranquilizers and mood elevators and all kinds of things like that. It isn’t even close.

And guess who in America is consuming the Lion’s share of all those Drugs?

Karen, that’s who. Guaranteed. They are already behind the 8-ball, the drugs are just *chef’s kiss*

Posted by: Common Tater at May 06, 2026 08:36 AM (tJ+Xw)

180 How much money Khanna made

> $61 million in profits the family made from these trades (middle estimate)

> $28 million of that is "alpha" — money beyond what just buying an index fund would have earned

> 41% of those profits ($25.2 million) came from trades made within two weeks of an event Khanna could have known about because of his job>
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:34 AM (/+uur)

This doesn't happen. Just because your spouse does amazing on the Stock Market, it doesn't mean you've cheated in any way.

Posted by: Nancy Pelsoi at May 06, 2026 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)

181 In a clip posted to the social media platform X, former Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine reported that leading Democrats in the Old Dominion believe their redistricting plan, approved by voters last month, will not survive in court.
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I saw folks saying yesterday at 5pm was the deadline to certify the vote.
That maybe the court let it pass as an easy way to dodge the whole issue?
Kind of a "you rushed this through, you didn't give us time, it's your fault, try again next year."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 08:37 AM (MtSIY)

182 Who TF names their kid "Ro"?

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:37 AM (gtcuf)

183 You forgot the part where they have to replace the gas they sell at the new, higher price. Business 101.

If you ran the gas station, you’d do it too. I mean, if you wanted to you know, actually stay in business.
Posted by: Common Tater

They ip that price when they get that gas. Because if it drops a dollar a gallon, they you have no defense against price gouging.

And no, the government doesn't have to do anything. Word will get out.

Which is better long term? Being fair or being known for gouging?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:37 AM (MIar9)

184 Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 06, 2026 08:23 AM (jlnco

Nope, even if you’re correct, a smaller yet more conservative majority will represent a vast improvement. New leaders are needed in that body.

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (FvNw3)

185 Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh

SCOTT JENNINGS JUST NAILED IT: Indiana proves MAGA IS ALIVE AND WELL

"Go against Trump in a primary, and you wind up in the GRINDER, and that's what happened in Indiana."

"He's the BOSS of the party!"

"If you go against that, he will pour his wrath out upon you, and it doesn't typically turn out well."

"Thomas Massie is the one congressional Republican who has been the biggest thorn in Donald Trump's side, they have poured millions into that race, and a lot of people are wondering, could he withstand a challenge from a Trump-backed challenger there?"

"If you look at what happened in Indiana tonight, and you're Thomas Massie tonight, or you're anybody else in a primary right now where Trump's on the other side of you, you got to be thinking, this is a bad night for me."
@ScottJenningsKY

https://tinyurl.com/4rz8hhk9

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (NpAcC)

186 This doesn't happen. Just because your spouse does amazing on the Stock Market, it doesn't mean you've cheated in any way.
Posted by: Nancy Pelsoi "

Say, got any more stock tips, SanFranNan?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (XuXeR)

187 Who TF names their kid "Ro"?

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:37 AM (gtcuf)

Richard Owebama?

Posted by: Nancy Pelsoi at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

188 FFS......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)

189 Delurker

Ra was already taken?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (u82oZ)

190 >>"Report: Somali Pirates Team Up with Houthi Terrorists to Attack Key Oil Trade Route"

Here's a crazy thought: Pull back all the international aid that has been supporting these two countries?

I recall reading that UN Food program for the past ~40 years has allowed the Houthi population to quadruple, and all that time they've been warring with Egypt. Maybe if they had to spend time and energy supporting themselves they wouldn't have time and resources to attack other countries?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:38 AM (5xoct)

191 Vivek reminds me of the guy on youtube who has a food cart in India and cooks with his feet and hands but only after digging into his backside and ears for extra flavour and nutrients.

Leaves greasy fingerprints on the free rolls too.

Posted by: Australian Guy at May 06, 2026 08:39 AM (mC7bQ)

192 https://calculator.academy/oil-to-gas-price-calculator/

This is a good link to calculating gas prices.
Put in price of oil per barrel, add $1.45 for refining/shipping/marketing costs, and that is what the theoretical price per gallon should be.

For example $50 per barrel gives a gas price of $2.64, $100 per barrel results in $3.88

Inevitably prices above those come from extra state and local taxes and fees that are added on. In California especially, those can be 50% of the price at the pump.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (6w0jO)

193 Lizzy

Wipe out their water plants. They are in a desert.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (u82oZ)

194 Cattle Futures is where the real action lies.

Posted by: H. Rodham Clinton at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (wVcYX)

195 >>Who TF names their kid "Ro"?

"Who's gonna tell him?"
-- "Nikki" Haley

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (5xoct)

196 189 Ra was already taken?

Yeah, by Todd Rundgren's Utopia.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (gtcuf)

197 Joy Reid calls @ByronDonalds a “house pet” of the Republican party.

“He lets white men pat him on the head in the United States House of Representatives."

hahahaha

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:31 AM (/+uur)

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Next the racists will be calling him the black face of white supremacy a la Larry Elder.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (9Kqhl)

198 "Who TF names their kid "Ro"?"

Me!

Posted by: Mr Yerboat at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (vFG9F)

199 UN Food program for the past ~40 years has allowed the Houthi population to quadruple"

Huh. Whodathunkit?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:41 AM (XuXeR)

200 Oh, so his real name is Rohit

Rohit down the river.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:41 AM (gtcuf)

201 I've switched to fresh eggs from a local farm, exclusively. They are so far superior to the grocery store eggs that they might as well be a completely different product. Hard to believe they come from the same species of bird.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:42 AM (BI5O2)

202 >>How much money Khanna made

Pretty sure I read that he's put a lot of his stock portfolio in his kids' names? Cute trick.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:42 AM (5xoct)

203 Propagandists at whatever they call MSDNC these days were shocked over the Indiana result, with Jen Psaki-Psak and Mayor Pete talking in funereal tones about the electoral demise of "Republicans" who will "stand up to Trump."
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Remember:
The same people telling you it's guaranteed that the Dems will win the House this year were--just last week--saying most of those RINOs would survive.

They had the whole propaganda churning, complete with "man on the street" long-time Republican, Trump voter but "Hoosiers aren't going to let Trump tell us what to do!"

PS: You know who is in a pants-pissing panic, demanding everyone accept and concede that the Dems are going to win in November?
Erick Erickson.
It's embarrassing how desperate he's been to prop up Kemp and his "Don't do nuthin' cause the Dems might get mad!" tact to avoid GA redistricting.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 08:42 AM (MtSIY)

204 man

Numbers of Islamics gives no hints as to net worth.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 08:42 AM (u82oZ)

205 They ip that price when they get that gas. Because if it drops a dollar a gallon, they you have no defense against price gouging.
——-

I can explain it for you, but I can’t understand it for you. You don’t understand business particularly well, that’s OK, not many people do. I include myself in that category.

Gas stations don’t actually make money on gasoline. They make their bones on all the crap inside.

Taxes are where it’s at. If you want to get pissed off, get mad at the motherfuckers in California and places like that.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 06, 2026 08:43 AM (tJ+Xw)

206 Errorickson sucks diseased donkey dongs. Text him to get his favorite recipes!

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:44 AM (vFG9F)

207 Who TF names their kid "Ro"?
Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:37 AM (gtcuf)

The Yerboats. Of the down-the-stream Yerboats.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:44 AM (BI5O2)

208 I've switched to fresh eggs from a local farm, exclusively. They are so far superior to the grocery store eggs that they might as well be a completely different product. Hard to believe they come from the same species of bird.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:42 AM (BI5O2)
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We have a friend in Sonoma who supplies us with eggs when we are up there. The yolks are bright orange to red and the taste so much richer than mass produced. Amazing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:44 AM (RIvkX)

209 In California especially, those can be 50% of the price at the pump."

IIRC, CA gas taxes are up about 20 cents/gal or so this year so far... and they tax wholesale pipeline movements as well, so...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:44 AM (XuXeR)

210 Inevitably prices above those come from extra state and local taxes and fees that are added on. In California especially, those can be 50% of the price at the pump.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:40 AM (6w0jO)
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Sponge is right: we are being gouged. By politicians pouring on ever-higher fuel taxes.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 08:46 AM (xP+jx)

211 The yolks are bright orange to red and the taste so much richer than mass produced. Amazing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:44 AM (RIvkX)

These suckers are so orange you could go huntng in them.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:46 AM (BI5O2)

212 My girlfriend gets our fresh eggs from her friend who lives on a ranch. Yeah, those bright orange yolks make you do a double-take till you get used to it.

Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:46 AM (gtcuf)

213 It’s also a popular first name in the Bocop family. The Detroit Bocops.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (77rzZ)

214 Saw a thing the other day -- two gas stations along the CA-AZ border, about a mile apart, one on each side of the line. The gas at the CA station was nearly $3 higher than the gas at the AZ station.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (Y1sOo)

215 Say, whatever happend to the $10/dozen eggs that were going to get Trump in-peached or something, anyway?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (XuXeR)

216 How can it be gouging when there are so many different stations? Yesterday I saw gas by the freeway for $3.89, but one station had it for $3.88. Today I expect another will offer $3.87. Winning!

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (vFG9F)

217 Gah, what would raaacist lefties do without projection?!
What pisses off Joy the most is that Donalds strayed off her reservation.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:35 AM (5xoct)

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More like strayed off the Dem plantation.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (9Kqhl)

218 My girlfriend gets our fresh eggs from her friend who lives on a ranch. Yeah, those bright orange yolks make you do a double-take till you get used to it.
Posted by: Delurker at May 06, 2026 08:46 AM (gtcuf)

If things would quit happening to us, we'd be raising chickens by the end of the year.

But alas, The Lord has other plans currently.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)

219 C'mon Maria, these are substantive allegations from the Office of Congressional Conduct.

If she lets him on her air and doesn't ask I will lose a lot of respect for her, and I hold her in the highest esteem.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:48 AM (RIvkX)

220 I had to pay $5 for premium. That kinda hurt.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (vFG9F)

221 >>More like strayed off the Dem plantation.

Heh, yeah! Haven't had my coffee yet and I'm mixing my metaphors. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (5xoct)

222 The gas at the CA station was nearly $3 higher than the gas at the AZ station."

Even here - Valero took a hit, so their stores are at nearly $4, while the guys across the street are at 3.35...

and I'm betting the Valero guys can't figure out why they're not selling. Funny. And sad.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (XuXeR)

223 Say, whatever happend to the $10/dozen eggs that were going to get Trump in-peached or something, anyway?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:47 AM (XuXeR)

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Trump initiated a rapid chicken-fertilization program called "Operation Warp Breed."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (9Kqhl)

224 I won't say the name because I don't want to doxx my chicken farmer, but the wife of the couple has a man's name. Think like if you met a chick named Dwight.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (BI5O2)

225 I had to pay $5 for premium. That kinda hurt.
Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (vFG9F)/i]

Over the last few weeks, I've been using the diesel truck to tow things around.

At $4.67 and up, it's been INCREDIBLY painful. Putting $0.10 HIGHER non-eth in the tractor kicked me in the balls.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (Zz0t1)

226 Thanks JJ.

I have a lot to do today but want to see what happens with Iran. If they deliver most of the uranium, then I guess that's a win and the only way you can trust them. Sorry. "trust" them aside from all of their deaths. I'm fine with that too.

FoxNews had Doocey meeting fans at a restaurant. That was NOT a young group. And someone had a huge plate of something that looked amazing but also a heart attack on a plate. I'm mainly fruits, vegetables, canned sardines, chicken , nuts, oatmeal so that's me.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (Sco7b)

227 Operation Warp Breed."

*golf clap*

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)

228 ARiK I hope you email Maria, they listen to you.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (RIvkX)

229 My girlfriend has a fresh egg every month!

Posted by: Hey-oooh at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (2Ez/1)

230 I filled up on premium at $5.17 this morning.

Couldn't care less.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 06, 2026 08:51 AM (DgMqy)

231 A single landlord owned seven desolate buildings filled with home healthcare companies billing taxpayers millions. We went to see them.
Inside Ohio’s Home Health Empire: 7 Buildings, 288 Medicaid Companies, $250 Million
========================
DeWine as bad as Minnesota Mongoloid*?

Ohio has a huge problem with lax government, cheating hard working people of their tax dollars. The GOPe is at fault, and we will see if the next governor can be more effective than Mike DeWine.

*(borrowed that from YD because it is so good)

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 08:51 AM (cnSC2)

232 My girlfriend has a fresh egg every month!
Posted by: Hey-oooh at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (2Ez/1)

Does she make bread with her yeast infection?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

233 I filled up on premium at $5.17 this morning.

Couldn't care less."

But you're supposed to care. That's the stick the Dims keep whacking away... on. or with....

Based on the Indiana results, I'd say that's... suboptimal.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:52 AM (XuXeR)

234 >>Vivek Ramalamadingdong was actually born in Cincinnati, which is a city in Somalia.

Birthright citizenship beneficiary.
Fun fact, Vivek's dad has never become a US citizen, despite remaining here all these years.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 06, 2026 08:52 AM (5xoct)

235 I had to pay $5 for premium. That kinda hurt.

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 08:49 AM (vFG9F)

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Never had a vehicle that required premium (and have only ever purchased one new car -- back in '89 when I worked for Ford Aerospace and any Ford employee could buy a new Ford at 2% below dealer's cost.

The wifey, however, has been driving (not a lot, but now for 23 years) a nice 2004 Honda S2000 convertible that requires premium (and has only about 60,000 miles on it) ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 08:53 AM (9Kqhl)

236 JUST IN: US and Iran Very Close to Agreement To End the War: Pakistani Mediator Source

... if true, the democrats must be DM-ing Iran to reject it

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 08:53 AM (RHGPo)

237 At $4.67 and up, it's been INCREDIBLY painful. Putting $0.10 HIGHER non-eth in the tractor kicked me in the balls.
Posted by: Sponge

What kind of tractor?
Non eth tells me gasoline, correct?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:53 AM (MIar9)

238 Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Fuel Standards, Admin Says It Will Save Americans $109 Billion

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 08:53 AM (RHGPo)

239 I hate to reward Walmart over smaller companies, but I have noticed that the Walmart parking lot gas stations are consistently cheaper than anyone else around. I don’t think they’re selling at no profit; I believe their huge purchasing and marketing department is able to demand lower wholesale prices than anyone smaller can get.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (6w0jO)

240 Things that make ya freak out-

Kalshi Politics
@KalshiPolitics
NEW ALL-TIME HIGH: Democrat James Talarico has a 48% chance of winning the Texas Senate race.

No Texas Democrat has won a statewide election since 1994.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (NpAcC)

241 Pro tip i learned from a chef: if you get the fresh eggs, get them unwashed, if possible. Apparently the chickens' butt juice somehow keeps them fresh much longer. He explained it, but I forget the exact mechanism.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:55 AM (BI5O2)

242 Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims

You could have fast tracked every single permit to rebuild those homes. Every single victim could have had their lives back. But you were more focused on hating Trump and turning the neighborhood into a Section 8 shit hole.

Kindly sit this one out.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 08:55 AM (BpO1e)

243 >>Meteorologists Sound Alarm Over El Nino Plume Racing Across Pacific Like “Freight Train”

Living in a hurricane target area, I hope that's true.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 06, 2026 08:55 AM (Y1sOo)

244 JUST IN: US and Iran Very Close to Agreement To End the War: Pakistani Mediator Source

==

Ready to surrender, waive the white flag? Sure...any minute now.

Posted by: runner at May 06, 2026 08:56 AM (GD0B3)

245 Kalshi politics is bullshit. He reports media hype as though it is fact.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:56 AM (6w0jO)

246 Chevron down another 3.8% this morning, so maybe there is some substance to the peace deal rumors.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 08:56 AM (cnSC2)

247 I hate to reward Walmart over smaller companies, but I have noticed that the Walmart parking lot gas stations are consistently cheaper than anyone else around. I don’t think they’re selling at no profit; I believe their huge purchasing and marketing department is able to demand lower wholesale prices than anyone smaller can get.
Posted by: Tom Servo

THAT is industry standard. Long term contracts at huge bulk amounts. And not just gasoline. Everything.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:57 AM (MIar9)

248 Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims

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"Grief."

I always knew this Karen was a dumbfuck of the third water, but I figured she could at least spell "fury."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:57 AM (BI5O2)

249 over 50 percent of nursing home residents are on prescription antidepressant drugs.

ho lee fook
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 06, 2026 08:14 AM (/+uur)

Keeps folks docile.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 08:58 AM (tOcjL)

250 Think like if you met a chick named Dwight.

Or Sydney.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)

251 Pro tip i learned from a chef: if you get the fresh eggs, get them unwashed, if possible. Apparently the chickens' butt juice somehow keeps them fresh much longer. He explained it, but I forget the exact mechanism.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

Bloom.
Natural coating that allows them to sit at room temperature without spoiling. When the bloom is washed off, air can get thru the shell.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:00 AM (MIar9)

252 She's got the joy joy joy joy down in her heart!

Joy Reid calls @ByronDonalds a “house pet” of the Republican party.
“He lets white men pat him on the head in the United States House of Representatives."
This is the kind of invective a black person receives from a former “mainstream” cable host for the crime of not being a Democrat.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:00 AM (ndZc7)

253 My girlfriend has a fresh egg every month!
Posted by: Hey-oooh at May 06, 2026 08:50 AM (2Ez/1)

Does she make bread with her yeast infection?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

That was a Hustler cartoon years ago.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)

254 It's also, National Nurses Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:01 AM (NpAcC)

255 I don’t trust any deal with Iran and I don’t like that Trump has stopped pounding them to get a “deal” (quotation marks used because they won’t keep their word; they’re liars). Why oh why is Trump falling into this trap? Are we the American people really so soft that we can’t tolerate higher gas prices for a year (say) in order to eliminate that evil regime

I say kick ‘em while they’re down and kick ‘em some more

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at May 06, 2026 09:01 AM (kERtS)

256 248 Karen Bass: Palisades Fire Victim Spencer Pratt ‘Exploiting the Grief’ of Palisades Fire Victims

Yes, but how many will STILL vote for her?

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 09:01 AM (Sco7b)

257 Got rid of my TV about five years ago and divorced myself from any top and bottom of the hour talk radio news reports.
Pretty much my only source of what's happening in the world is this here Smart Military Blog™ and a few YouTubers or the occasional podcast.
Anyway, one of my former co-workers (emphasis on former, as I still have that new-retiree smell) recently texted me about some passengers on a cruise ship dying from some infection or something. I didn't know anything about it.

Made me realize how little I miss the so-called "news."

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 09:01 AM (2Ez/1)

258
What kind of tractor?
Non eth tells me gasoline, correct?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 08:53 AM (MIar9)

Bought a '69 Ford 2000 with a 4 cyl gas engine. It'll do what I need.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:02 AM (Zz0t1)

259 Washed Eggs keep for months in the fridge. What happens, is they dry out.

Old timers and prospectors used to coat them in vaseline to prevent this.

Drop eggs in cold water. If they sink they are OK. if they stand up on one end, they are getting there. If they float, throw ‘em out.

Sunflower pollen, as chickens eat bugs, etc, really make the yolks pop. I suspect a lot of the Nutrition Facts in terms of calories, Vitamins and Minerals are all bullshit, when the Industrial foods are compared with the real deal.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 06, 2026 09:02 AM (tJ+Xw)

260 233 I filled up on premium at $5.17 this morning.

Couldn't care less."

But you're supposed to care. That's the stick the Dims keep whacking away... on. or with....

Based on the Indiana results, I'd say that's... suboptimal.
Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 08:52 AM (XuXeR)

Well, that was just Rs voting for Rs...you still have the other side to vote in Nov...

Posted by: Nova Local at May 06, 2026 09:02 AM (tOcjL)

261 Complain about POTUS doing something.
Complain about POTUS not doing something.
Complain
Complain
Complain

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 09:03 AM (zBgIx)

262 @KalshiPolitics
NEW ALL-TIME HIGH: Democrat James Talarico has a 48% chance of winning the Texas Senate race.

No Texas Democrat has won a statewide election since 1994.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (NpAcC)

Yeah, I've seen 2 Talarico signs in yards around here. They're just making shit up.

I saw a LOT of Beto signs and he got blown away every time.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)

263 I hate to reward Walmart over smaller companies, but I have noticed that the Walmart parking lot gas stations are consistently cheaper than anyone else around. I don’t think they’re selling at no profit; I believe their huge purchasing and marketing department is able to demand lower wholesale prices than anyone smaller can get.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (6w0jO)

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Around here, Costco is consistently the lowest price -- presumably for the same reason.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:04 AM (9Kqhl)

264 Watched a vid of Indian state Rep Hardman practically crying about losing his primary to a MAGA candidate. He was saying "revenge isn't Christian".
You are a public servant, you didn't do what your constituents wanted, specifically redistricting. They didn't elect you to be sanctimonious. Enjoy private life.
---
You were hired to do a job.
You refused.
You got fired.

You were not owed the job, entitled to it or granted it by God.

No kings!

LOL.

But for real, there are a caste who fancy themselves royalty, this class of permanent politicians who've known nothing but a paycheck from the public treasury.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 09:04 AM (MtSIY)

265 I don’t think they’re selling at no profit; "

WM is expert at picking up execess/unsold.

When a distributor/shipper plans on someone lifting X number of bbl, but only lifts X minu... whoops. Maths. Sorry.

WM buys what other stores aren't buying, and they sell it pretty much at cost +. That's why you'll see different brand tankers unloading there.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:04 AM (XuXeR)

266 That was a Hustler cartoon years ago.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:00 AM (qRla/)

Heh.

There was a karen street artist in NYC a few years ago that did something similar, I think.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:04 AM (Zz0t1)

267 $95/barrel oil.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 09:05 AM (AvxYT)

268 >>Meteorologists Sound Alarm Over El Nino Plume Racing Across Pacific Like “Freight Train”

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Well, it is train week here at the horde.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (ndZc7)

269 It's also, National Nurses Day.
Posted by: redridinghood

National Nurses Day - May 6th, coinciding with National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6th - May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday.

Nurse's Day starts the week and International Nurses Day ends the week, May 12th.

I did not know that. Need to do something special for daughter-in-law.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (MIar9)

270 Around here, Costco is consistently the lowest price -- presumably for the same reason."

Costco too. Sadly, Buc-ee's used to, then they hired some traders... bummer.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (XuXeR)

271 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....

Posted by: Concern Karens at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (FtULh)

272 Pro tip i learned from a chef: if you get the fresh eggs, get them unwashed, if possible. Apparently the chickens' butt juice somehow keeps them fresh much longer. He explained it, but I forget the exact mechanism.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 08:55 AM (BI5O2)

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I'd heard that too, YD.

[Per Brave "AI:"]

"You should not wash fresh chicken eggs before storage because washing removes the egg's natural protective coating, known as the "bloom" or "cuticle." This microscopic layer seals the thousands of tiny pores in the shell, preventing bacteria and air from entering the egg while allowing it to breathe. Removing this barrier significantly shortens the egg's shelf life and increases the risk of contamination."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (9Kqhl)

273 I hate to reward Walmart over smaller companies, but I have noticed that the Walmart parking lot gas stations are consistently cheaper than anyone else around. I don’t think they’re selling at no profit; I believe their huge purchasing and marketing department is able to demand lower wholesale prices than anyone smaller can get.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (6w0jO)

I've never seen a WalMart gas station, but I assume the same is true for BJs Wholesale Club, which has an attached gas station near me.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (qRla/)

274 In the eight months since he launched his Senate campaign, Graham Platner has risen from populist outsider with a Nazi tattoo to presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. Last week he edged out Janet Mills, Maine’s sitting governor, from the Senate primary. And he took a victory lap over the weekend when he spoke to delegates of the state party he just conquered.

Typically, a convention speech is a chance to tack toward the center and rally the party around its most popular ideals. Instead, Platner leaned into the hardened class warfare that powered his rise.
~~ Free Press
===================

Democrats are communists. We knew that was possible but I bet the Clinton-types are shocked. El Commandante Zero won over the party and the AOC types are the inheritors. It's only a matter of time before national Democrats start talking like Bill Ayers and speculating on how many millions of Americans need to be executed to reach utopia.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 09:07 AM (pNN3h)

275 271 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....
Posted by: Concern Karens at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (FtULh)

off sock/

Posted by: It's me donna at May 06, 2026 09:07 AM (FtULh)

276
I've never seen a WalMart gas station, but I assume the same is true for BJs Wholesale Club, which has an attached gas station near me.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (qRla/)

I believe they're part of Murphy USA fuel stations.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:07 AM (Zz0t1)

277 It's also, National Nurses Day.

Wish I'd known that. I would have sent Nurse something.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (qRla/)

278 $4,681/oz gold; $76.85/ox silver

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (wVcYX)

279 Bought a '69 Ford 2000 with a 4 cyl gas engine. It'll do what I need.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Nice!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (MIar9)

280
Wish I'd known that. I would have sent Nurse something.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (qRla/)

Send her a dancing nurses tiktok video. She'd LOVE that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

281 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....

Posted by: Concern Karens at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (FtULh)

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They keep coming for the King ... and missing.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:09 AM (9Kqhl)

282 271 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....

Posted by: Concern Karens at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (FtULh)

Not on MS Now.

I just flip through occasionally and the funeral announcements constantly play to their 1.7 million viewers.

CNN, about 700,000 iirc from last I checked. Mostly captives somewhere.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 06, 2026 09:09 AM (Sco7b)

283 Eggs are complicated. They should cost, like, $100 dollars each.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:09 AM (77rzZ)

284
Nice!
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (MIar9)

Yeah. It's not in bad shape and she runs pretty strong. Starts right up with a little choke and purrs like a kitten. I'm happy with it.

I've got a lot to learn on it, however.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:09 AM (Zz0t1)

285 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....
Posted by: Concern Karens at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (FtULh)

That is so passee!

Now it's gas. Gas is gonna be the undoing!! This time for sure!!!

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 06, 2026 09:10 AM (zBgIx)

286 $4,681/oz gold; $76.85/ox silver

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 06, 2026 09:08 AM (wVcYX)

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Is Ox Silver really that valuable?

/

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:10 AM (9Kqhl)

287 JJ, if you are hoping for Liz Brown, the "endorsed" candidate to win, I hope you are wrong. She is not a conservative. We are hoping for Vogt to pull it out. Brown poured a ton of money into that campaign.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at May 06, 2026 09:10 AM (nz1sK)

288 I was at the grocery check out yesterday. $145. This included a variety of products; produce, meats, eggs, and a few non-food items. I'll just say this; an awful lot of the produce is coming from outside the US and it's one of the reasons a bag of lettuce is expensive (to me.)

I thought Trump was bringing back to the US more than "just" manufacturing. Why are we still outsourcing our produce to Central and South America? Other than the growing seasons... which I get, but it just seems like everything grown in the ground comes from outside the US.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (jehhT)

289 I believe they're part of Murphy USA fuel stations.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

The new Wal Mart gas station in Melissa on 121 is a full walk in like any 7-11. Older ones are just walk ups with a pay window.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (MIar9)

290 The amount of carbon dioxide detected in the atmosphere hit a record high in April. CO2 levels averaged about 431 parts per million (ppm) over that month, according to data collected at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.

… I haven’t heard from New Jersey this morning
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 07:29 AM (yQoVG)

Yet, we're number 4 on the "healthiest states" list. You guys live in an imaginary world of WalMarts.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (5xuJ/)

291 How about the salmonella on all those raw eggs?

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (77rzZ)

292 Eggs are complicated. They should cost, like, $100 dollars each.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:09 AM (77rzZ)

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Remember when eggs were bad for and gonna kill you? Good times ...

Now they say: "An egg a day keeps the doctor away."

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (9Kqhl)

293
Who is the dude in the dress whites in that opening photo -- the Clean Towel Service delivery guy? A local milkman?

And that skateboard's worth of service ribbons?

Wowie-zowie!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (xG4kz)

294
The new Wal Mart gas station in Melissa on 121 is a full walk in like any 7-11. Older ones are just walk ups with a pay window.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (MIar9)

Passed by it twice on Sunday.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:12 AM (Zz0t1)

295 How about the salmonella on all those raw eggs?
Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 09:11 AM (77rzZ)

When was the last case of salmonella in the United States?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:13 AM (Zz0t1)

296 Yeah. It's not in bad shape and she runs pretty strong. Starts right up with a little choke and purrs like a kitten. I'm happy with it.

I've got a lot to learn on it, however.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Rule #1. Never buy an attachment brand new.
Way too many used ones out there.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:13 AM (MIar9)

297 The limeys keep eggs on the counter.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (AvxYT)

298 79 Ramaswamy is NOT the governor we want. He's a foreigner, and a fake Christian. It's pathetic we allow foreigners to rule over us. BS! He will keep the H-1B visas coming and continue to ruin our economy with Indians. They are taking over northern Columbus. They beat their wives and can't drive. What are we doing Ohio???
Posted by: Bladerunner2019 at May 06,

Do Governors control H1Bs?

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (53oGX)

299 OK, folks, got writing to do and a new pup to acclimate.

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (qRla/)

300 The amount of carbon dioxide detected in the atmosphere hit a record high in April. CO2 levels averaged about 431 parts per million (ppm) over that month, according to data collected at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.

… I haven’t heard from New Jersey this morning
Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 07:29 AM (yQoVG)

It's 56 degrees in NTX this morning........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (Zz0t1)

301 Legal Insurrection reports: "Newly released footage shows two thugs in Seattle attacking and beating a 77-year-old man, while not a single person nearby helped him to even get up.

Abdullahi Osman (29) was later charged with second-degree assault. Police are still searching for the second suspect."

What was communist Mayor Katie Wilson's response to this outrage? She condemns video cameras.

“This technology and technology similar to it has recently been in the news for its failure to be meaningfully and consistently secured leading to breaches that could result in sensitive data being shared by ICE and putting our immigrant and refugee communities at risk.”

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (78MVT)

302 Passed by it twice on Sunday.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Clean bathrooms. Almost as clean as Buc-ee's. They're my weekly stop when I don't get to Sam's.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:15 AM (MIar9)

303 OK, folks, got writing to do and a new pup to acclimate.

Hope you all have a lovely day.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at May 06, 2026 09:14 AM (qRla/)

Enjoy!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:15 AM (Zz0t1)

304 But for real, there are a caste who fancy themselves royalty, this class of permanent politicians who've known nothing but a paycheck from the public treasury.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 09:04 AM (MtSIY)

This has been a problem forever with the Indiana Republican Party- especially in the Senate. Mike Pence is a perfect example. He cloaks his progressive tendencies with christianity.

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 09:15 AM (FvNw3)

305
Graham’s proposal demonstrates that he remains set on trying to topple the Iranian regime, despite evidence that, internally, the country is not as divided as previously thought. While weapons flows could destabilize the country, it remains unclear if it could lead to a successful popular uprising, or merely descend the country into years of bloody civil war, similar to Libya and Syria.
Graham Urges Trump to Arm Iranian Opposition Forces.

Just strap on a parachute and we'll arrange for you to be dropped with a weapons' shipment, El-Maximo Commando Supremo Lindsey!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:15 AM (xG4kz)

306 re: Dawkinns

Arguing that God is every bit as good as AI is really not the "gotcha" that the headline suggests.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 09:16 AM (I0N4X)

307 Well, it is train week here at the horde.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:06 AM (ndZc7)

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Every week is "Train Week" for Donkey-Chompers!

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:16 AM (9Kqhl)

308 How about the salmonella on all those raw eggs?
Posted by: Bulg

You don't wash the eggs when you collect them.
You wash the eggs before cracking them.
No salmonella.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:17 AM (MIar9)

309 Putin Retreats to Bunkers Over Assassination Fears

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And Trump is out mixing it up.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:17 AM (ndZc7)

310 Rule #1. Never buy an attachment brand new.
Way too many used ones out there.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:13 AM (MIar9)

Couldn't get the box plow this run, but the bush hog works just fine.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (Zz0t1)

311 Fraud is worse in Ohio than Minnesota. The former Ohio Speaker of the House (Larry Householder) is serving a 20-year prison sentence for taking bribes from fraud-riddled First Energy Corporation in exchange for forcing the taxpayers to bail out their noncompetitive and historically shoddy (and nearly catastrophically dangerous) power generation spin-off. Not to mention the Springfield Haitians, East Palestine train derailment, the recently revealed Minneapolis-style scams in Columbus and the DeShaun Watson signing.

Posted by: Oglebay at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (2ap+5)

312 purrs like a kitten"

But do the Lake pipes roar?

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (XuXeR)

313 I wonder if turkey eggs taste good.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (BI5O2)

314 Maybe the peace is breaking down in the future pits.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (AvxYT)

315 re: Dawkinns

Arguing that God is every bit as good as AI is really not the "gotcha" that the headline suggests.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 09:16 AM (I0N4X)

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Talk about the tail wagging the God.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:19 AM (9Kqhl)

316 Gunther Eagleman™
@GuntherEagleman

BOOM! ECONOMY IS ROARING BACK:

Fox Business just reported the April ADP Employment Report came in BETTER THAN EXPECTED, posting the HIGHEST job growth number in 15 MONTHS!

https://tinyurl.com/yvnxy2xs

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:19 AM (NpAcC)

317 I wonder if turkey eggs taste good.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (BI5O2)

Not sure on that, but I do know a bud of mine sells the heck out of duck eggs.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:19 AM (Zz0t1)

318 There's an interesting variety of eggs at Costco, but I have not seen turkey eggs, whatever that tells you.

Posted by: Oglebay at May 06, 2026 09:20 AM (2ap+5)

319 BOOM! ECONOMY IS ROARING BACK:

Fox Business just reported the April ADP Employment Report came in BETTER THAN EXPECTED, posting the HIGHEST job growth number in 15 MONTHS!

https://tinyurl.com/yvnxy2xs
Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:19 AM (NpAcC)

They more they don't expect things, the more they look like they really suck at their job.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:20 AM (Zz0t1)

320 287 JJ, if you are hoping for Liz Brown, the "endorsed" candidate to win, I hope you are wrong. She is not a conservative. We are hoping for Vogt to pull it out. Brown poured a ton of money into that campaign.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at May 06, 2026 09:10 AM (nz1sK

Yep! Her mask slipped on immigration/ deportation front. She been acting super conservative since that vote. Trump certainly isn’t perfect when it comes to endorsements. Do your homework. Btw, what the hell is going on with the voting process there? My dad is pissed. He thinks something shady is going on.

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (FvNw3)

321 Other than the growing seasons"

*looks at calendar *

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (XuXeR)

322 One of my offspring recently finished nursing school and just got a hospital gig in a cardiac step down unit for pediatric patients. Long story but six years ago his own son had heart surgery at ten days old. Made him decide to reorient his whole life and become a nurse.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (2Ez/1)

323 Yd , turkey and duck eggs are both very good.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (z2aPa)

324 From Deadline...

More than 50 members of anti-Putin activist group Pussy Riot stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition on Wednesday in their first-ever joint protest with Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN.

The action comes amid a backlash against a decision by the Venice Biennale – which also oversees the Venice Film Festival in September – to allow Russia to host a pavilion as the country continues to wage war against Ukraine.

A press statement released on behalf of Pussy Riot and FEMEN, said the protestors had performed their “Disobey” song, with FEMEN members stepping forward with blue and yellow smoke, Ukrainian flags, and chants.

Yeah, I know no one here gives a crap, but the idea of Pussy Riot just gives me the encouragement I need to focus.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 09:22 AM (Sco7b)

325 What I've seen of those who won last night in IN, they are all local businessmen types.

They are not "up through the machine" candidates.
So that's good.

The only caveat is, the GOP doesn't have much of a machine anyway (until you win office, that is; then they try to recruit the winners to Team RINO).
But, they do outsource it to the Chamber of Commerce.
I suspect, though, the CoC endorsed all the incumbents.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 06, 2026 09:22 AM (MtSIY)

326 I wonder if turkey eggs taste good.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:18 AM (BI5O2)

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The volume of one ostrich egg equals approximately 24 chicken eggs. Have never had one, but heard they have a creamier, richer texture.

And no idea what the price would be ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:22 AM (9Kqhl)

327 Yeah, I've seen 2 Talarico signs in yards around here. They're just making shit up.

I saw a LOT of Beto signs and he got blown away every time.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)
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What worries me the most is the Democrats seem far more motivated than the Republicans to turnout the vote.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:23 AM (NpAcC)

328 MP4, how good of you to provide a home for dear Luna and a companion for Odessa. Plus, there is nothing like a pet for getting you out of your own head. My silly cat was a consolation.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at May 06, 2026

***
Miss Linda is on her phone every thirty seconds, and the algorithm knows she likes cat stories. Today there's one about a shorthaired black cat, quite handsome, who was returned to his shelter after one month. The story declares he was "heartbroken and confused." I'll agree to the second, but not the first; he wasn't there long enough to form any attachments.

The story has no details about *why* the "people" decided to return him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 09:23 AM (wzUl9)

329 How come we don't hear about the Ukraine war every 3 minutes anymore?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

330 Yd , turkey and duck eggs are both very good

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OK, I'm going to put out feelers and see if I can find someone farming them around here.

I'm ready to go to the next level in my egg game.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:23 AM (BI5O2)

331 Morn' all.. So I guess the stories of MAGA being dead were premature....
Posted by: Concern Karens

But RINOs have been entered on the endangered species list.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:24 AM (ndZc7)

332 What worries me the most is the Democrats seem far more motivated than the Republicans to turnout the vote.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 09:23 AM (NpAcC)

THIS, unfortunately, is an issue. It just doesn't seem that the R base is getting out, the dipshits.

You lose this one, you never win again.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:24 AM (Zz0t1)

333 We will soon takeover the egg market after our territorial expansion is complete.

Posted by: Penguin Promotion Board at May 06, 2026 09:25 AM (oftw2)

334 The volume of one ostrich egg equals approximately 24 chicken eggs. Have never had one, but heard they have a creamier, richer texture.

And no idea what the price would be ...
Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:22 AM (9Kqhl

Yes, i have had ostrich eggs when working in a restaurant kitchen. Really good, but impractical for home use. Too big, and you need a saw to open them.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 09:25 AM (BI5O2)

335 Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (2Ez/1)

Congratulations to your son. That experience will probably increase his empathy for patients and will make him a valuable addition to their staff. God bless him!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 09:25 AM (EQmpy)

336 one ostrich egg"

Dad had one (dried) for years. Nearly the size of a Jr soccer ball...

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:25 AM (XuXeR)

337 What about emu eggs?

Posted by: Doug at May 06, 2026 09:26 AM (Zz0t1)

338 He was saying "revenge isn't Christian".

We'll be asking for God's mercy later.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 09:26 AM (BpO1e)

339 and you need a saw to open them."

Wow.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:26 AM (XuXeR)

340 zerohedge....I know...this Iran crap may go on forever...Oh wells will be shutting down soon. That'll help.

Axios reports that the White House is nearing a preliminary deal with Iran to end the war, as Trump post appears to offer olive branch.

White House says it expects a response to the latest offer within 48 hours.

Iran's initial response via media & national security spox: US demands are unrealistic & do not reflect reality, & Axios report based on too much 'speculation'.

A key caveat of the US offered deal is that Iran would commit to a moratorium on uranium enrichment, & Washington wants a 20-year ban on this.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. at May 06, 2026 09:27 AM (Sco7b)

341 and you need a saw to open them."

Wow.
Posted by: man

Yeah. Talk about making a pan of scrambled eggs.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:27 AM (MIar9)

342 One of my offspring recently finished nursing school and just got a hospital gig in a cardiac step down unit for pediatric patients. Long story but six years ago his own son had heart surgery at ten days old. Made him decide to reorient his whole life and become a nurse.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 06, 2026 09:21 AM (2Ez/1)

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Nice and congratulations to you and your son!

I worked the past 13 years with numerous nurses in VA Medical Centers and Clinics, and similar anecdotes as regards their motivation were common.

Have always found medical TV series fascinating (we're rewatching both "ER" and "House, MD" presently).

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:27 AM (9Kqhl)

343 Murphy Oil (for whom I used to work, several corporate steps removed) supplies the gas for the Walmart stations. Around here the WM stations are .10/gal. cheaper than convenience store stations, and about .15 cheaper than the majors like Exxon and Shell.

I have a card for each of those, and get .10/gal. off anyway.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 09:28 AM (wzUl9)

344 YD, you can downsize to quail eggs too.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 09:28 AM (z2aPa)

345 Murphy Oil makes a great soap!

Posted by: Your great grandma at May 06, 2026 09:29 AM (2Ez/1)

346 That's "Whee doggies!"; ya maroon.

Posted by: Daniel Simpson Day at May 06, 2026 09:29 AM (qLuc/)

347 He was saying "revenge isn't Christian".

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But betrayal is A OK.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:29 AM (ndZc7)

348 -
But betrayal is A OK.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 06, 2026 09:29 AM (ndZc7)

When you deny the existence of your soul........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:30 AM (Zz0t1)

349 Nekkid babes up!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 06, 2026 09:30 AM (MIar9)

350 “Ramaswamy is NOT the governor we want. He's a foreigner, and a fake Christian. It's pathetic we allow foreigners to rule over us. BS! He will keep the H-1B visas coming and continue to ruin our economy with Indians. They are taking over northern Columbus. They beat their wives and can't drive. What are we doing Ohio???”

Agree, what’s up Ohio? Casey would’ve been a great choice. Love his content on YouTube. Maybe next time? Could Vivek be worse than DeWine?

Posted by: Cooldawg at May 06, 2026 09:30 AM (FvNw3)

351 Murphy Oil (for whom I used to work, several corporate steps removed) supplies the gas for the Walmart stations"

So you're near the Gulf coast.

Posted by: man at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (XuXeR)

352 We will soon takeover the egg market after our territorial expansion is complete.

Posted by: Penguin Promotion Board at May 06, 2026 09:25 AM (oftw2)

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Meme never gets old.

Posted by: ShainS at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (9Kqhl)

353 345 Murphy Oil makes a great soap!
Posted by: Your great grandma

You'll be using Murphy's all the time,
Cuz the dirt is finished, but the finish is fine!

Posted by: Ol' Codger at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (oftw2)

354 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:31 AM (Zz0t1)

355 Yes, governors decide what visa abuse to permit or discourage.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 06, 2026 09:32 AM (uWwhL)

356 Omega-3 supplements may be linked to faster cognitive decline in seniors, study finds

Posted by: SMOD at May 06, 2026 09:34 AM (RHGPo)

357 Posted by: Ben Had at May 06, 2026 09:28 AM (z2aPa)

Had a quail in the backyard Sunday. Seemed to be eating fallen bird seed and resting in the shade during hottest part of the day. Had left by evening, though. First time I'd seen one in the wild.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 06, 2026 09:35 AM (lFFaq)

358 Could Vivek be worse than DeWine?

Did DeWine insult the intelligence of Americans and talk about how desperately we need to import third world immigrants? If not, then he's a lot better.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 09:39 AM (BpO1e)

359
But betrayal is A OK.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy

You just pay a price!

-- zombie Judas Iscariot

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 09:45 AM (xG4kz)

360 When was the last case of salmonella in the United States?

This is some kind of comedy site, but it often escapes me.
Over a million cases a year.
So don't tell that one at the bar with your teeth in.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at May 06, 2026 09:47 AM (zdLoL)

361 262 @KalshiPolitics
NEW ALL-TIME HIGH: Democrat James Talarico has a 48% chance of winning the Texas Senate race.

No Texas Democrat has won a statewide election since 1994.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2026 08:54 AM (NpAcC)

Yeah, I've seen 2 Talarico signs in yards around here. They're just making shit up.

I saw a LOT of Beto signs and he got blown away every time.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 06, 2026 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)

This is an attempt to scare people into keeping Cornyn. Probably pushed by Cornyn's campaign.

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2026 09:48 AM (53oGX)

362 57 I think our Marxist governor here in KY, Andy Beshear, is running in '28.

...This guy is a real prick.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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One of many, but likely.

April 11, 2026
Campaign 2028
Gov. Beshear Speaks at National Action Network Convention
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) spoke with Rev. Al Sharpton at a National Action Network Convention discussion on the state of American politics and his priorities as a Democrat. Governor Beshear criticized the actions of the Trump administration while focusing on the achievements and goals of his own administration in Kentucky, particularly health care for children and public safety. He teased a potential presidential run in 2028, centering his political ambitions around his Christian faith.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 06, 2026 10:51 AM (NFX2v)

363 Why Californians May Have Two Democrats Running for Governor in November

1) Jungle Primary system
B) Mail in ballots with counting of ballots for 15 days of "voting"
III) Laws that allow people to stuff ballot boxes
d) Voter rolls that haven't been cleaned in ages, on purpose, allowing for counties with over 100% registration
Д

DMV auto-registers licensed drivers...supposedly doesn't allow non-citizens, but that's been proven wrong.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 06, 2026 01:09 PM (ynpvh)

Daily Tech News 6 May 2026

Tech News

The latest version of Google Chrome has a neat new feature: It installs a 4GB local AI model on your computer without asking or even telling you. (That Privacy Guy)

Now that you know about it, can you delete it?

Yes, if you jump through seven flaming hoops.

Does it stay deleted?

No.

Not only is this a generally bad move, it is probably illegal in the UK and Europe.

Also, on my PC it's only 2.7GB for whatever reason.
Notepad++ is not out for the Mac. (Ars Technica)

The notepad is a lie.

Tech News

Lenovo's 5th generation Legion Tab is out now for $849. (Liliputing)

That's with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is not expandable.

I have the 3rd generation model with the same memory and storage capacity and a slightly lower display resolution. It cost me around $450, making the new model not a bargain I am in a hurry to pick up.
Microsoft is automatically adding Copilot as an author to Git commits if it occupied the same continental plate as your code at any point. (Heise)

Thanks, Microsoft!
Moving your systems to a mainframe is now cheaper than using VMWare. (The Register)

And it's not even IBM saying this.
Google Deep Mind staff in Britain are about to suddenly be laid off due to economic conditions. (Wired) (archive site)

I can see the future. And sometimes even the past. Present is cloudy though.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: Not.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:30 AM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 04:32 AM (lgmVC)

2 G'Day everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:33 AM (Ia/+0)

3 You want tech news????

I'll give you tech news!!!!

Stop buying HP printers!

https://tinyurl.com/5sf9cvjs

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 04:33 AM (lgmVC)

4 Mornin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:34 AM (sAmhv)

5 The latest version of Google Chrome has a neat new feature: It installs a 4GB local AI model on your computer without asking or even telling you.
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I try to avoid anything Google. However, still stuck with my Android phone.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 04:35 AM (lgmVC)

6 Musical Interlude

Something something.
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Well here's something:

https://youtu.be/UelDrZ1aFeY

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 04:38 AM (lgmVC)

7 Steve at Hardware Unboxed lowered the boom on NVIDIA and "ray tracing" in his latest video on YT. Essentially, "ray tracing" is worthless for gaming, because serious gamers prefer FPS to image enhancement.

Posted by: mrp at May 06, 2026 04:39 AM (rj6Yv)

8 Now that you know about it, can you delete it?

Yes, if you jump through seven flaming hoops.

Haha, Pixy. Sounds like an Olympic sport for techies- "flaming hoop jumping"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:39 AM (Yl2Ob)

9 No music interlude?

youtu.be/lsZG7n7ries

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:44 AM (sAmhv)

10 "A time to let go." Rabbi's daughter from the International fellowship of Christians and Jews. Writes on Leviticus 25:3-4:

https://tinyurl.com/bdhzpv7x

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:45 AM (Yl2Ob)

11 Ah, there it is. Fine Young Cannibals. They were a thing, and then, they weren't. They just disappeared.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:45 AM (sAmhv)

12 Ah, there it is. Fine Young Cannibals. They were a thing, and then, they weren't. They just disappeared.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:45 AM
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Drop in consumer interest?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 04:50 AM (lgmVC)

13 The last HP Printer (ink jet) was garbage and I vowed never to get another. Next one I get will be a laser printer. Maybe a Brother or Epson. No more HP. They used to be not terrible.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:52 AM (sAmhv)

14 O.k for the insomniacs I have a suggestion. I've been drinking a tea about half an hour before I go to sleep and it's really helped me not wake up in the middle of the night. It has a dumb name but it works. It's called "Nighty Night Extra" from "traditional medicinals ". I got it a the supermarket in the tea section.. it has valerian and passion flowers and some other things. I think it's more effective-for me anyway, than taking a valerian tablet.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:52 AM (2sfNr)

15 Drop in consumer interest?

I guess. Or aliens. I don't know. British band. I was stationed over in the UK when they hit it big. They were all over the place and then, they weren't. I have no idea what ever happened to them. It's fascinating to read about these bands that hit it BIG and are all over the place, and then, gone, like a vapor in a hurricane. The music business is a harsh mistress.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:55 AM (sAmhv)

16 Woman pulls man from burning car before it explodes. Faithpot site:

https://tinyurl.com/3dvvywnz

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:56 AM (2sfNr)

17 I don't think Donna from the ONT learned her lesson.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 06, 2026 04:57 AM (qFwJc)

18 Still need a new GPS, driving by phone isn't bad but can't watch any map on it

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:02 AM (Ia/+0)

19 Drop in consumer interest?
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I guess.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:55 AM (sAmhv)
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Pun lost.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 05:03 AM (lgmVC)

20 Still need a new GPS, driving by phone isn't bad but can't watch any map on it

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:02 AM (Ia/+0)
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Why can't you watch maps on the phone?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 05:04 AM (lgmVC)

21 "Strength is overrated" Reflection from a person on
2nd Corinthians 12:1-10. For those that have an interest, following the devotional and prayer are some study questions:

https://tinyurl.com/es4hveyb

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:04 AM (2sfNr)

22 Some peppy music for getting moving in your morning:

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - The Golden Age (4K Official Video)
https://youtu.be/x5h-LAvQDCQ

Or to really wake you up for that commute, some "noise art":
Beck - Devils Haircut (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/aa3rBVb3v4g

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 05:06 AM (Sy6m/)

23 IIRC, the lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals was beheaded by Duncan MacLeod.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 06, 2026 05:07 AM (EcHpA)

24 It's like a whacky cartoon out there in Turkey:

https://tinyurl.com/bds8frbz

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 05:11 AM (lgmVC)

25
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 06, 2026 05:12 AM (8iYDv)

26 Pun lost.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,

I'll go look for it.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 05:18 AM (sAmhv)

27 >>>The last HP Printer (ink jet) was garbage and I vowed never to get another. Next one I get will be a laser printer. Maybe a Brother or Epson. No more HP. They used to be not terrible.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come

>All inkjet and liquid printers suck donkey balls. I'm surprised they still make them. I got a color laser and never looked back.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 05:19 AM (D1E+2)

28 20 Still need a new GPS, driving by phone isn't bad but can't watch any map on it
[snip]
Why can't you watch maps on the phone?
_-_
I still think you should learn to ride a horse. What do you think they're gonna do, pave the whole world just so you can drive that newfangled velocipede around everywhere?
Oh, sorry, wrong century.
paper maps. Paper Maps PAPER MAPS!

Oh, you can't find thiose, huh?

I think you should stop and ask for directions.

Posted by: Doni n SoCo at May 06, 2026 05:29 AM (48Lzp)

29 Duo sings old time hymn, "Great is thy faithfulness":

https://tinyurl.com/4xvk8rtw

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 05:33 AM (Yl2Ob)

30 Eventually companies like HP are going to do this stupid subscription crap enough that some programmers are going to band together and create an open-source firmware project to take back our hardware devices.

One of these already exists for routers: OpenWRT.

Yeah. Something like that.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026 05:33 AM (O7YUW)

31 Switched to Brother inkjets about a decade ago after frustrations with HP and its drivers.

Need just B&W, scanning and copying. Use cheap Chinese ink cartridges. Works for me!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 05:35 AM (lR5Ug)

32 I'm now waiting for someone to write a program that can permanently remove the AI garbage from Chrome and keep it uninstalled.

All they have to do is charge about $5 for it and within a week, they don't have to work any more.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 05:40 AM (BpO1e)

33 Why you notepad++ when you can use Vim?

Or Sublime?

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 05:45 AM (XV/Pl)

34 Had to charge my phone up, need a new cord and only have 1 for two devices

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:45 AM (Ia/+0)

35 Phone is a bit smaller and doesn't sit on dashboard

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:46 AM (Ia/+0)

36 There are such things as phone holders that mount to the windshield. Mine works great.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 06, 2026 05:49 AM (qFwJc)

37 Phone is a bit smaller and doesn't sit on dashboard
Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:46 AM (Ia/+0)
-

Isn't it cheaper to simply buy a new phone with a decent size screen and find a mount for it, than to buy a dedicated GPS device?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 05:49 AM (lR5Ug)

38 use Vim?
_-_
I write code for Windows and Linux, so I switch back and forth a lot. I wind up with stray j's and k's in my Windows code on occasion. Got used to vi in the 90's when it was the editor of no choice on IRIX machines...well, there was "Jot"...

Posted by: Doni n SoCo at May 06, 2026 05:52 AM (48Lzp)

39 Is the AI bubble popping yet?

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 05:55 AM (48Lzp)

40 https://tinyurl.com/5x4u37ef
20 Posts from Doug Ross Substack

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:56 AM (Ia/+0)

41 Had a thought, maybe Fine Young Cannibals self imploded, they eat each other out of existence.

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:57 AM (Ia/+0)

42 “ The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Proverbs 12:18

Posted by: Marcus T at May 06, 2026 05:57 AM (/iaZu)

43 Hmmm...time to go sweep the snow off of the starlink.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 05:58 AM (/evfT)

44 Sure a bigger phone would be more expensive than a GPS

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 05:59 AM (Ia/+0)

45 @39/Don in SoCo: "Is the AI bubble popping yet?"

I keep hoping every morning to read news of AI's "dot.bomb" moment; when the elastic, stretched too far, just breaks.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026 06:00 AM (O7YUW)

46 I remembered that guy. He was supposed to play Hiro Protagonist in the movie.

Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at May 06, 2026 06:02 AM (gHSfI)

47 @38

>> well, there was "Jot"..

I’m just not getting this Mac notepad++ brouhaha.

There are numerous text editors out there, the world was not clamoring for a port of a Windows text editor.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 06, 2026 06:03 AM (XV/Pl)

48
I keep hoping every morning to read news of AI's "dot.bomb" moment; when the elastic, stretched too far, just breaks
_-_
when I saw the "data center in your backyard" think (nvidia and pulte homes), I started thinking, now they're getting desperate.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:04 AM (/evfT)

49 >>> "Is the AI bubble popping yet?"

>The barn door is open on AI. It will never close. It may take a few hits in financial markets but it's never going away. The military applications, killbots, will drive the industry.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:06 AM (D1E+2)

50 Looking at Best Buy, cheapest Garmin is $150, better $250

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:06 AM (Ia/+0)

51 And would bet the Marxist Ststes will still gerrymandering at will until someone tries a new court case.

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:08 AM (Ia/+0)

52 Yeah, not thinking AI will go away unless civilization goes with it, but the circular financing seems like it will eventually cause a big financial crisis.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:09 AM (3Pbwf)

53 G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 06, 2026 06:09 AM (VyBeY)

54 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Rejoinder: Nit.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 06, 2026 06:10 AM (xvhJH)

55 Evening and morning, creatures of the light and the darkness! (But mostly light.) 'Tis Woden's Day again, innit?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:10 AM (wzUl9)

56 Happy Wednesday, one and all Today is the third injection for my knee and I am hopeful that this will go better than the second.

It's annoying that I'm going through all of this to be in a state of "Yeah, it doesn't hurt as bad as normal" for six months.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 06:11 AM (BpO1e)

57 The old thinking was that the weapons of mass destruction were nuclear, biological and chemical warfare. Think again. Now we have AI. Add that to the list.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:12 AM (D1E+2)

58 I slept enough last night, but feel as though I didn't. My left knee is mildly sore -- possibly a result of my struggles with removing the old toilet seat yesterday. The idiots who installed the new Niagara commode a few years ago probably used a power tool to screw down the plastic bolts, and the head of one was too chewed up to use a screwdriver on it. Finally, after loud expostulations (read: "curses") and various contortions, I realized my wrench with 13mm socket -- the same size the instructions for the new seat required -- would grip and undo the entire bolt. After that, no problema. What a mess, though.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:12 AM (wzUl9)

59 Have a great day horde

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 06:12 AM (Ia/+0)

60 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at May 06, 2026 06:16 AM (YpHnX)

61 57 The old thinking was that the weapons of mass destruction were nuclear, biological and chemical warfare. Think again. Now we have AI. Add that to the list.
_-_
After the manner of Ron White, I don't know what it would take to destroy western civilization, but I can see what they're going to use.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:16 AM (3Pbwf)

62 paper maps. Paper Maps PAPER MAPS!

Oh, you can't find thiose, huh?

I think you should stop and ask for directions.
Posted by: Doni n SoCo at May 06, 2026

***
On my Kansas trip, I would call up the areas I needed on Gorgle Maps, make notes of the essential highway numbers in a notebook for the front seat, and try to commit the zigzags to memory. It worked pretty well. When I did have to stop for directions, that worked -- IF the local inhabitants were bright enough to turn on light switches. In Pine Bluff, AR, they weren't.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:16 AM (wzUl9)

63 There were a few survivors to the dot.bomb event (dot.com implosion). Note the key word there: Few. A lot of companies disappeared suddenly when their magical-thinking financing dried up and they didn't have any actual revenue.

That pattern will repeat in AI. Most will be gone. A few will survive, and they'll offer something actually-useful to some customers, enough that they have a real revenue stream.

The pretenders and the magical thinkers will have to go off and start their next big scam though.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026 06:19 AM (O7YUW)

64 Friend brought this video to my attention. This skit came out in 1993. These guys could see the future:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO47aYGJ738

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 06:19 AM (BpO1e)

65 paper maps. Paper Maps PAPER MAPS!

Oh, you can't find thiose, huh?

I'm betting AAA still has them.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 06, 2026 06:20 AM (BpO1e)

66 Some researcher discovered another task Microsoft should do as part of their K2 project or as I like to call it Widowmaker 11. K2 is the project where Microsoft intends to address all the problems it created over the last 10 years that have its consumer users in revolt.

So what's the new project?

This researcher discovered the Microsoft Edge browser stores all the passwords stored in the browser in plain text in memory when any single password is accessed.

Microsoft to this credit told everybody to piss off because this was by design.

Oh. That's a bit tone deaf. Sigh. The Mac Air and Mac Mini are looking rather attractive.

https://is.gd/pWcT0c

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 06:22 AM (glnUu)

67
*strolls in with coffee*

Good morning, Hordians.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:22 AM (HdYcL)

68 Rand McNally still publishes a physical-print Motor Carrier's Road Atlas, aka: Truckers' map book.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026 06:22 AM (O7YUW)

69 The latest version of Google Chrome has a neat new feature: It installs a 4GB local AI model on your computer without asking or even telling you. (That Privacy Guy)

****

I deleted all things Google with a vengeance years ago when I read that one of their developers identified as a dragon and the company played along with it.

Posted by: Biergood at May 06, 2026 06:23 AM (PwgSL)

70
K2 is the project where Microsoft intends to address all the problems it created over the last 10 years that have its consumer users in revolt.

And double down on them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:23 AM (HdYcL)

71 >>>After the manner of Ron White, I don't know what it would take to destroy western civilization, but I can see what they're going to use.

Posted by: Don in SoCo

>Imagine what a killbot could do at a protest with 50,000 people. It goes until it runs out of ammo.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:24 AM (D1E+2)

72 I still use my 2016 Walmart-issued Rand McNally U.S. Road Atlas. It has a store directory for WM in it. That was how I found the Walmart in Pine Bluff, not via locals' directions.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:25 AM (wzUl9)

73 Coffee. Once again I'm faced with the task of having to make coffee. The burdens I endure.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 06:25 AM (glnUu)

74 commit the zigzags to memory
_-_
Yeah, I do that. I flatly refuse to do that turn-by-turn thing. When my sisters ride with me, they turn on their damned phones to announce the turns 'cause they know how much I hate that shit. I will admit that having your position displayed on a (quiet) moving map is a good thing for orienting yourself in an unfamiliar area, but otherwise, that stuff's not for me.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:25 AM (/evfT)

75 Rand McNally still publishes a physical-print Motor Carrier's Road Atlas, aka: Truckers' map book.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026

***
I need one of those!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:25 AM (wzUl9)

76 @69/Biergood: "... one of their developers identified as a dragon and the company played along with it."

Satan's at Google. This tracks.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 06, 2026 06:27 AM (O7YUW)

77 I will admit that having your position displayed on a (quiet) moving map is a good thing for orienting yourself in an unfamiliar area, but otherwise, that stuff's not for me.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026

***
The screen in the Buick is too small, and displays too limited an area at a time, for me to understand where I am in relation to, say, the Interstate or the US highway I'm trying to get to. A real map lets me trace that out.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:28 AM (wzUl9)

78 Coffee. Once again I'm faced with the task of having to make coffee. The burdens I endure.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026

***
I set mine up the night before, then only have to press a couple of buttons on the Braun when I get up. By the time I return from the head, the black juice is hot and ready to go.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:30 AM (wzUl9)

79 A real map lets me trace that out.
_-_
Yup.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:32 AM (3Pbwf)

80
Her Majesty still carries a Rand McNally atlas in the RV. As for myself, I have an uncanny sense of direction, so I can look at a map ahead of time and get to the location with no further reference.

I gave up on navigators when I was told to make the first legal U-turn, then after I had done so, I was told to make the first legal U-turn.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:33 AM (HdYcL)

81 Not time for coffee here yet. Still busy pretending I could go back to sleep.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:34 AM (3Pbwf)

82 uncanny sense of direction
_-_
...and a fella can't develop that by just following directions.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:35 AM (3Pbwf)

83 Her Majesty still carries a Rand McNally atlas in the RV. As for myself, I have an uncanny sense of direction, so I can look at a map ahead of time and get to the location with no further reference.

I gave up on navigators when I was told to make the first legal U-turn, then after I had done so, I was told to make the first legal U-turn.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026

***
I rely more on the compass in the car's instrument panel than almost anything else. This is my fourth car with a compass in it, and now I wouldn't know what to do without it. Of course I may be the only Swamp dweller you'll ever meet who understands compass points. The rest all navigate by "Toward da river, toward da lake, toward da airport."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:37 AM (wzUl9)

84 I still use my 2016 Walmart-issued Rand McNally U.S. Road Atlas. It has a store directory for WM in it. That was how I found the Walmart in Pine Bluff, not via locals' directions.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Really? It is a well-known that every town of population 25,000 or more has a Walmart. Las Cruces, whose population is about 115,000, has three of them plus a grocery store specific version and a Sam's club. Somehow I manage to avoid them most of the time.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 06:39 AM (glnUu)

85 rely more on the compass in the car's instrument panel than almost anything else.
_-_
Pretty handy in the eastern US where it is often cloudy or the trees reach each other over the top of the small roads.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:41 AM (3Pbwf)

86 Imagine what a killbot could do at a protest with 50,000 people. It goes until it runs out of ammo.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 06, 2026 06:24 AM (D1E+2)
----
The only way to stop them is to send wave after wave of our own men until the killbots hit their preset kill limit.

Posted by: Captain Zapp Brannigan at May 06, 2026 06:42 AM (gnNyN)

87 every town of population 25,000 or more has a Walmart.
_-_
Favorite phrase in directions to anything - "down by the old Walmart."

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:43 AM (3Pbwf)

88
Pretty handy in the eastern US where it is often cloudy or the trees reach each other over the top of the small roads.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:41 AM (3Pbwf)

I was rather shocked a couple of years ago when I took a trip from Texas to Philadelphia and had to drive to my destination. All the roads are narrow, buildings smooshed up next to them and tiny parking lots.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:43 AM (HdYcL)

89 Really? It is a well-known that every town of population 25,000 or more has a Walmart. Las Cruces, whose population is about 115,000, has three of them plus a grocery store specific version and a Sam's club. Somehow I manage to avoid them most of the time.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026

***
Tell City is a tiny town on the Ohio River a ways outside Evansville, IN. It sports a lot fewer than 25K people -- and *it* has a Walmart.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:44 AM (wzUl9)

90 Good morning from the road! Gonna finish this on Friday, get home and get some decent coffee and slice of pecan pie.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 06:44 AM (25wiQ)

91
Should have added that I grew up in the area (Bucks County) and so should have remembered.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 06:46 AM (HdYcL)

92 Pretty handy in the eastern US where it is often cloudy or the trees reach each other over the top of the small roads.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026

***
Or where the road signs are obscured by weathering or are not clear in low light.

(Full disclosure: My distance vision is still decent, but not what it was just a few years ago. I'm working up my nerve to get glasses for driving.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:46 AM (wzUl9)

93 I misunderstood the Microsoft edge storing your passwords in clear text. It's worse. It does it all the time.

From the guy who discovered this, "When you save passwords in Edge, the browser decrypts every credential at startup and keeps them resident in process memory. This happens even if you never visit a site that uses those credentials."

What is perverse and amusing here is Microsoft requires you to validate your credentials when you attempt to access access the password manager.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 06:47 AM (glnUu)

94 Texas to Philadelphia
_-_
Yeah, you start to see where that expression, "You can't get there from here", originated (or is that a Maine thing?)

I like driving in Texas, because the roads are usually so well marked that it's pretty easy to just wing-it most of the time even going someplace you haven't been before.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:50 AM (3Pbwf)

95 For road trip navigation, I use Waze almost exclusively. Spent the last couple of days driving around the Portland/McMinnville area and it was indispensable. Scout the route, mark the coffee shops and hit the road.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 06:51 AM (25wiQ)

96 Favorite phrase in directions to anything - "down by the old Walmart."
Posted by: Don in SoCo

I recently started some physical therapy and the office was in a Med Center in Urbana, Ohio. The receptionist I first spoke with on the phone said, when I asked their location, "We're right by the Walmart Superstore."

Posted by: Biergood at May 06, 2026 06:51 AM (PwgSL)

97 Regarding VPNs, which I asked about yesterday: Proton has a free one. It's limited though, "medium speed," and offers servers in fourteen countries . . .*chosen at random.* Their next step up is $2.99 a month and offers a choice of 20,000 servers, and does not say "chosen at random."

After I finish paying my trip bills, I'll look into it. $36 a year doesn't sound too extortionate.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:52 AM (wzUl9)

98 w00t late

Posted by: m at May 06, 2026 06:53 AM (RtN13)

99 (Bucks County)
_-_
I've been meaning to get out that way. My bagpipe teacher lived out there, but he decided to bug out to the west. Nice seeing what a bit of rain does for the flora and fauna of a place!

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 06:54 AM (3Pbwf)

100 100

Posted by: m at May 06, 2026 06:55 AM (RtN13)

101 I recently started some physical therapy and the office was in a Med Center in Urbana, Ohio. The receptionist I first spoke with on the phone said, when I asked their location, "We're right by the Walmart Superstore."
Posted by: Biergood at May 06, 2026

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My next question would be, "And what street or highway is that on?" This flummoxes most people, unfortunately. There is a major expressway that goes around Pine Bluff, the Martha Mitchell Expressway, with clear signs; and yet when I asked locals how to get back to it, they looked like I'd asked little cat Dagny about the life of the Emperor Tiberius.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:55 AM (wzUl9)

102 Late?!!! Woot were you thinking of ?!! 😉

https://tinyurl.com/5dukp88a

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 06:57 AM (2sfNr)

103 Good morning morons

Getting ready to take Boy F. to see his grandma and her yenta friends in Portland . It is gross how they fawn over him.

They used to fawn over me.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 06:57 AM (RIvkX)

104 26 Pun lost.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,

I'll go look for it.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 05:18 AM (sAmhv)

; )

Posted by: m at May 06, 2026 06:58 AM (RtN13)

105 I usually read the ONT about this time in the morning. I would advise against telling the thermos joke at work. The classic version involves an unsophisticated construction worker in a “man on the street” interview. Asked what he thinks is the world’s greatest invention, he answers in a certain dialect.

For the same reason, I would advise never reciting the “eeny mean1e m1ny m0” sequence. I thought the racist version was a juvenile delinquent variation of a more benign classic. No, the original version was the malignant version.

Posted by: Fenderbender at May 06, 2026 06:58 AM (1FEc1)

106 I like driving in Texas, because the roads are usually so well marked that it's pretty easy to just wing-it most of the time even going someplace you haven't been before.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026

***
And with good road surfaces, even the state highways and county highways.

Kansas had good roads; so did Missouri, at least the Interstate and US highways. Arkansas wasn't bad until I got south of Little Rock, but the I-55 in MS was good. The moment I crossed the state line into Lousy-ana, though, my car looked back at me and said, "Boss, do we *hafta* do this?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:58 AM (wzUl9)

107 McMinnville is very cute little town.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 06:59 AM (RIvkX)

108 Speaking of DAgny, it's time I fed the furry thugs on their new schedule.

Stirling has a new nickname: Mighty Hunter, or Mouse-Killer.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 06:59 AM (wzUl9)

109 I went to my local Best Buy for the 10th time to take a look at the MacBook Air 13 and 15 yesterday. The salesperson informed me a major difference between the 13-in and the 15-in MacBook Air is the 15 in is bigger because it has more cores in the GPU.

I didn't even try to challenge this. Instead I just nodded and went "Oh really. Interesting. I didn't know that."

To be fair, I think the salesperson intended to say the 15-in MacBook Air has bigger graphics performance because it has more GPU cores. It was all rather amusing.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:00 AM (glnUu)

110 I can see where Waze would be useful in the Portland, OR. area for navigating around all the Antifa roadblocks.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:01 AM (glnUu)

111 My next question would be, "And what street or highway is that on?" This flummoxes most people, unfortunately.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

***

lol...Yes, I'd never been to Urbana, Ohio before so that was of absolutely no help to me. My next question was for the address.

Posted by: Biergood at May 06, 2026 07:01 AM (PwgSL)

112
Diana gets morose when Her Majesty leaves on a trip without her. So I let her sleep on the bed next to me last night. She occupied HM's side and, unusually, was no problem at all.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 07:03 AM (HdYcL)

113 Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 06:59 AM (RIvkX)

Lotsa nice towns between PDX and McMinnville. I only spent time at the airport there though. I did make time to walk through the Evergreen air and space museum and see the spruce goose.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 07:04 AM (25wiQ)

114 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at May 06, 2026 07:04 AM (2Ez/1)

115 Good morning!

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

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 06, 2026 07:06 AM (u82oZ)

116 I did make time to walk through the Evergreen air and space museum and see the spruce goose.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 07:04 AM (25wiQ)
====

Excellent !

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:08 AM (RIvkX)

117 114 Birdbath status?
Help me, 2Ez/1, you're my only hope.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 07:08 AM (3Pbwf)

118 I might add that the new Continental tires on the front of the Buick, and the Kelly Sports that have been on the rear for about two years, all performed perfectly on the trip. In this case that meant "Air them up properly and forget about them."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:10 AM (wzUl9)

119 mornin yall. This news nugget may be the most important thing you read all day:

"Billie Eilish recalls how brutal twerking injury actually saved her life"

Posted by: fd at May 06, 2026 07:12 AM (vFG9F)

120 Mcminnville was home to a Tandy corporation's Incredible Universe technology superstore in the mid 90s. They were ridiculously large and we're quickly wiped out by e-commerce.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:14 AM (glnUu)

121 Have to endorse the girls next door coffee shop in Portland. No nose rings or purple hair baristas.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 07:14 AM (25wiQ)

122
Billie Eilish recalls how brutal twerking injury actually saved her life

She has a "Dead at 27" look about her.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 06, 2026 07:14 AM (HdYcL)

123 The Pakistani Muslim Judge Who Protected 2 Trump Assassins
Should Congress remove him?
May 6, 2026 by Daniel Greenfield
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Yesterday I told JJ "they are already inside the house."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:15 AM (RIvkX)

124 "Air them up properly and forget about them."¹
_-_
Kirk: But for how...long? How...long, Mr. Aurelius?

My F150 has a slow leak in one tire I've been airing up peiodically for about two years now...the guys at the tire shop get kinda whiny about slow leaks they can't find and ya have to spend an hour or two waiting...might have to break out the bead breaker and spoons and patch it myself.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 06, 2026 07:15 AM (3Pbwf)

125 Portland, Oregon used to have a boutique called Bad Kitty. Their slogan was "Good stuff for bad girls. Bad stuff for good girls." I love going by there.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:16 AM (glnUu)

126
I love that FYC video ... always have!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:16 AM (xG4kz)

127 I hate everything about Portland except the low sales tax.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:16 AM (RIvkX)

128 I won't even go to Powell's anymore.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2026 07:17 AM (RIvkX)

129 Have to endorse the girls next door coffee shop in Portland. No nose rings or purple hair baristas.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026

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I was amazed at how weird hair-free and nose ring-free all the clerks were, even at the coffee shops, in Kansas.

Kansas seemed also to have few hijab-wearers around, as in "none." Salty replied, "They keep a low profile here. We have a lot of gun owners."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:18 AM (wzUl9)

130
Google Deep Mind staff in Britain are about to suddenly be laid off due to economic conditions. (Wired) (archive site)

I can see the future. And sometimes even the past. Present is cloudy though.

The question for which we have ever received a satisfactory answer:

How is it that Dionne Warwick and the Psychic Friends Network did not foresee that its end was near?

The answer? It sat on a throne of lies!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:19 AM (xG4kz)

131 Portland, Oregon used to have a boutique called Bad Kitty. Their slogan was "Good stuff for bad girls. Bad stuff for good girls." I love going by there.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026

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Mrs. Wolfus No. 2 would have loved that slogan and probably would have bought the place out.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:19 AM (wzUl9)

132 Big primary night last night in Indiana, as Trump endorsed candidates slaughtered the RINO's who frustrated redistricting. Also a good night for the President in Ohio, where his candidates did very well in their primaries. The Propaganda Press will be furiously looking for a spin angle, but it's a victory any way you look at it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 06, 2026 07:19 AM (nBmgE)

133 We're having early voting this week. I need to brush up on who's running that I can vote for, and take care of that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:20 AM (wzUl9)

134 I won't even go to Powell's anymore.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

I was last in Portland, 2016. I was appalled at the state of the city at that point. There's not a chance in hell I would ever return. I lived there in the mid-90s and it was always amusing to see the ecoterrorists repel down the side of one of the taller buildings so they could unfurl one of multi-story banners.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:20 AM (glnUu)

135
Billie Eilish recalls how brutal twerking injury actually saved her life

She has a "Dead at 27" look about her.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Her guilt from living on stolen land is consuming her.

Now you tell one ...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:20 AM (xG4kz)

136 Nood JJ

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (sn5xH)

137 I definitely wouldn’t live here. The people (I met/worked with) were nice and the area was beautiful but being in all the forest was almost claustrophobic.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (25wiQ)

138 Has Eilish given her multimillion home to the Indian tribe that demanded it after her helpful remarks regarding "stolen land?"

Because until she does, I don't care to hear from her again.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 06, 2026 07:21 AM (BI5O2)

139
One of these days I will take up proofreading.

But today is not that day!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 06, 2026 07:22 AM (xG4kz)

140 The TV series Grimm was set and filmed in Portland, OR. I loved the exteriors of the houses they showed on the series, and the set of the lead character's home matched that style and was glorious.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2026 07:22 AM (wzUl9)

141 Don in SoCo,

Try Discount Tire. Those guys are great.

I had a slow leak and they patched (not plugged) it for free.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (qFwJc)

142 One of these days I will take up proofreading.

But today is not that day!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot

Technically, isn't that what we do when we read a liquor bottle label?

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at May 06, 2026 07:23 AM (glnUu)

143 New desktop arrived on Friday. Took it out of the box on Saturday. Started setting it up on Sunday. Maybe I'll do more of that today. I'm not in a hurry obvs.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 06, 2026 07:42 AM (CHHv1)

144 >>>Microsoft is automatically adding Copilot as an author to Git commits if it occupied the same continental plate as your code at any point.

Nice attempt at an end run around the GPL?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 06, 2026 10:59 AM (dK+Kv)

145 Love love love Notepad++, used it for year of Sundays.

Posted by: BunyipBluegum at May 06, 2026 02:47 PM (Zx/u7)

Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - May 5, 2026 [Doof]

From Aesthetics

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Tuesday night ONT has arrived. So glad you could make it. Open thread, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

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Russia deportation process >>>>> USA deportation process

Man Gets Deported from Russia for Reviewing a Leather Skirt Online

In the Russian Federation, the LGBT movement is recognized as extremist and banned, so any sort of association or promotion can have serious legal consequences. A young migrant from Uzbekistan found this out the hard way after reviewing a women’s leather skirt on the Wildberries online marketplace.
In September 2025, the young man, known only as Islomjon, left a written review for a women’s leather skirt, along with a photo of himself wearing the garment. In the review, he wrote: “Great skirt! It conceals not only my figure flaws but even the fact that I’m a guy.”
The photo of Islomjon wearing a skirt did not, in fact, conceal his gender and was most likely posted as a joke, but Russian authorities did not find it very funny. Despite deleting his review and accompanying photo, the young migrant was apprehended and charged with “propaganda of non-traditional sexual preferences by disseminating (posting) information aimed at fostering non-traditional sexual attitudes and the attractiveness of non-traditional sexual relations.”
The offender reportedly admitted his guilt in court, but asked only to be fined for his mistake, and not deported, according to Russian law. Unfortunately for him, a court of law found no mitigating circumstances, and last month, he was sentenced to five days of administrative arrest, after which he was forcibly deported from the Russian Federation.

I'm not saying we should consider deporting people because of what they say or post online. But I'm also not NOT saying it.

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You'll put yer eye out!

Thermos Bottle Design Flaw Causes “Permanent Vision Loss” in at Least Three People

Of all the risks associated with using insulated food and beverage containers, permanent vision loss would probably rank pretty low on most people’s list, but according to a series of consumer reports, it’s a real possibility. At least 27 people have filed complaints claiming to have suffered laceration injuries when the caps violently ejected from the containers upon opening them.
Several models from Thermos’ Stainless King Food Jar and Sportsman Beverage Bottle lines reportedly feature a design flaw that can have dramatic consequences for users. The danger stems from the stoppers designed to prevent leaks and retain heat. If perishable food or beverages are stored for an extended period, pressure builds up and can cause the cap to violently eject when the container is opened.
Unlike other insulated containers, these faulty models don’t have a pressure release valve, which can cause the stoppers to pop out at high velocity, hitting and injuring users. Of the 27 complaints from people claiming to have suffered lacerations as a result of using Thermos containers, three have reported “permanent vision loss”.

News video segment at the link.

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Play stupid games...

“I made a stupid video about the president, the far right found it and posted it on Twitter, and then got me fired from my job”

-Liberal very upset that her actions have consequences

What is the easy solution to preventing this in the future? 🤔✨🌈 pic.twitter.com/vaMk0Hl4AV
— Meme’nOnLibs (@MemeNonLibs) May 5, 2026

I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

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Kewl!

An entrepreneur cuts up whiskey bottles collected from the trash to make luxury glasses, which he sells — almost at zero cost. pic.twitter.com/1dLhMrWBeQ
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) May 4, 2026

Very clever reuse of those bottles!

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Maryland's last Republican member of Congress, Andy Harris speaks about the Key Bridge debacle

(I like to intentionally mispronounce that word as DEB-a-clee)

Congressman Harris: Key Bridge price may have topped $9B; state searches for new builder

State and federal officials made a joint announcement last week that the current contract with Kiewit would not move forward to finish the Key Bridge rebuild, citing concerns with the timeline and cost. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris said he heard the number for the Kiewit-built Key Bridge may have been between $8 and $9 billion.
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“That is going to show just gross mismanagement,” he said during the radio interview.
Pointing to rising material costs, Harris also said Maryland’s minority business program for contractors may have played a role in the rising cost, but he also cited union agreements.
“The state chose a project labor agreement which can increase the cost from 20-25%,” Harris added.
State leaders announced in November 2025 the latest estimate for the Key Bridge rebuild effort would cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion, with a target completion date of the end of 2030. That estimate came after the original price tag was set at around $2 billion.
After announcing the news to move away from Kiewit, state leaders have yet to provide many details about why the decision was specifically made.
“If the cost overrun was so great, let’s talk about it,” Harris said. “There’s a feeling in Congress that this was bait and switch.”

Check out the whole thing.

I live in Andy's district. For now. There is, of course, a redistricting plan underway in Maryland. Most of the red areas in Maryland (yes, there are red areas in MD -- lots of them) have already been Gerrymandered into blue districts. Have I mentioned lately that I can't wait to move out of MD?

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DJ Doof - Born on This Date Edition
from thisdayinmusic.com

Born on this date in 1959: American guitarist and songwriter Steve Stevens. Often referred to as "the fingers of rock", he is best known for being Billy Idol's guitarist

Also born on this date in 1959: English singer-songwriter and musician Ian McCulloch, best known as the frontman for the rock group Echo & the Bunnymen who had the 1983 UK No.8 single 'The Cutter'

Born on this date in 1948: Bill Ward, drummer with English rock band Black Sabbath

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1 I want to see the meme of Marco Rubio realizing his new job is to post the ONT

Posted by: 496 at May 05, 2026 10:03 PM (sOtuf)

2 DOOF!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (UDzNJ)

3 Nice filters on that top pic.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (1Ff7Z)

4 291 Ont should be 10 minutes late as a joke.
Posted by: Piper

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (nzPxx)

5 Turning to the Horde Mind - I was thinking of a list of gals' names that have become memes, mnemonics, etc.

Karen . want to see the manager
Marcia . Marcia, Marcia
Felecia . bye
Shirley . don't call me

I know I thought of a couple of others that I then forgot.
Any suggestions?

Posted by: mindful webworker - so very early tonight!! at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (k0Y0k)

6 Is always the Uzbekestanis

Posted by: Borat at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (sDWtc)

7 I read the content.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (OoFl2)

8 Thank you for the ONT Doof!!!

Really thank you!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (Sco7b)

9 Thanks for the ONT, doof.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (zZu0s)

10 Damn thats one hell of a picture up top.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (snZF9)

11 Sorry I'm.late, I was teasing a Frenchman about the Battle of Puebla.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (p6+WR)

12 Thanks for the ONT, Disco. Billy Idol always a welcome listen.

Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (41CYW)

13 Evening fappers and fappettes

Posted by: Otto Penn at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (sJHOI)

14 News video segment at the link.

Eye can't see it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (1Ff7Z)

15 Hey, Doof. How was your experience aboard the UFO last night)

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (77rzZ)

16 Time to check out for the evening. Take care.

Posted by: clarence at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (tsTuO)

17 Good evening Horde. Thanks Doof!

Posted by: TRex - chess master dino at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (IQ6Gq)

18 You're over a day late, tankdemon. Excuses won't cut it this time.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (sDWtc)

19 8 Thank you for the ONT Doof!!!

Really thank you!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (Sco7b)

9 Thanks for the ONT, doof.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (zZu0s)

Feeling like I could have just simply posted "ONT" and it would be a hit tonight!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)

20 I saw one of those bottle to rocks glasses o ewetub. It was like a Pendleton bottle? Huge fucking glass. For when you want to get blackout in one glass.

Or have one of those frozen sphere things.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (zZu0s)

21 Good evening morons y gracias Disco

The drop off that porch is mighty steep.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX)

22 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

Hmm. The shape of the mouth is right. Yes, no need to feel sorry, she has a great future on OF!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:08 PM (1Ff7Z)

23 Feeling like I could have just simply posted "ONT" and it would be a hit tonight!
Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)
Blinking font “The ONT is here (down arrow) “

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:08 PM (Wmg4n)

24 >> Damn thats one hell of a picture up top.

Doof likes sunsets. I do to. Also, sunrises.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (w6EFb)

25 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (sAmhv)

26 Feeling like I could have just simply posted "ONT" and it would be a hit tonight!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)

But then we couldn't have enjoyed that liberal chick.

Wow, I wish so many others could experience her level of pain.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (Sco7b)

27 Blinking font “The ONT is here (down arrow) “
Posted by: Piper

Don't give Eric Swalwell ideas.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (sDWtc)

28 I'm not saying we should consider deporting people because of what they say or post online. But I'm also not NOT saying it.
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Well, yeah.

Not without seeing pics first.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)

29 True fact: the coughing at the beginning of Sweet Leaf was Tony Iommi, trying some of that sweet leaf.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (0aYVJ)

30 Feeling like I could have just simply posted "ONT" and it would be a hit tonight!
Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)

Blinking font “The ONT is here (down arrow) “
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:08 PM (Wmg4n)

Keeping that one in reserve!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (QMAsf)

31 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

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I probably would have if she didn't double down in her video .

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (kxLc1)

32 I'm not saying we should consider deporting people because of what they say or post online. But I'm also not NOT saying it.

He was deported for being obnoxiously gay, even? Bluesky would implode if that happened here. Both literally and figuratively.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov)

33 Doof likes sunsets. I do to. Also, sunrises.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
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Wins twice a day.

Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (41CYW)

34 “If the cost overrun was so great, let’s talk about it,” Harris said. “There’s a feeling in Congress that this was bait and switch.”

That assumes you're surprised that this would happen in MD.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (Riz8t)

35 I hope everybody took advantage of the fact that Cinco de Mayo fell on Taco Tuesday this year. It won't happen again until 2037.

I read somewhere today that people who support ICE aren't allowed to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. I was wondering if the person who posted that realizes Cinco de Mayo commemorates people violently opposing foreigners coming into their country without permission.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 10:11 PM (p6+WR)

36 Quality content at a reasonable price.

Well done

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:11 PM (X4yQA)

37 Hey, Doof. How was your experience aboard the UFO last night)
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (77rzZ)

What happens on a UFO...

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:12 PM (QMAsf)

38 Indiana, land of my forefathers, decided to kick the trash off a cliff.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:12 PM (zZu0s)

39 True fact: the coughing at the beginning of Sweet Leaf was Tony Iommi, trying some of that sweet leaf.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (0aYVJ)

I remember a whole band coughing while learning the song. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:12 PM (snZF9)

40 “If the cost overrun was so great, let’s talk about it,” Harris said. “There’s a feeling in Congress that this was bait and switch.”

Pfffffft.

Posted by: California High Speed Rail at May 05, 2026 10:12 PM (Riz8t)

41 Mindful, some literary "meme" names are Dorothy and Alice. Not sure if that's what you are looking for.

Posted by: mrally at May 05, 2026 10:13 PM (+ZHEV)

42 Doof likes sunsets. I do to. Also, sunrises.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 10:09 PM (w6EFb)

Life is short. You never know when you're looking at the last one you'll ever see. So enjoy them all!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:13 PM (QMAsf)

43 Only $9B for a whole bridge? Pocket change

Posted by: California High-Speed Rail Commission at May 05, 2026 10:13 PM (p6+WR)

44 Gypsy. Black Sabbath. Technical Ecstasy. A great example of just how awesome Sabbath was. Stop with the sampler plate FM radio mix. Yes. We've heard iron man. ten thousand times.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (0aYVJ)

45 Good evening good people

Posted by: Tonypete at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (Kyh8Y)

46 I have seen Sting's daughter. It's self defense.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (X4yQA)

47 Feeling like I could have just simply posted "ONT" and it would be a hit tonight!
Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)

Going for the generic ONT, Doof?

Maybe just black text on a white background and no pix?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (1Ff7Z)

48 >> Wins twice a day.

On Mercury, because of the 3:2 spin vs high eccentricity, you can (at certain spots) get a double sunrise and set.

The sun would rise over the east horizon, stop, then dip below, then come back up again.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (w6EFb)

49 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

Not at all. Her side made the rules...

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (rdVOm)

50 The far right found my stupid video - No, you dumb bitch, you posted it for all to see, they didn't have to search for it you rubbed it in their face.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 10:15 PM (nzPxx)

51 Deranged TikTok twat should move to another city, and become a stripper. She definitely has the intellectual chops for the job.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:15 PM (utfVc)

52 Completion date 2030? WTF.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 10:15 PM (kxLc1)

53 Thank you for ONT Doof!

Greetings Everyone.

In case you didn't see my post over the weekend, big-box membership store's tire dept finally got the TPMS issue straightened out. They didn't admit to anything, just said they got an alternate part number and stuck to their story that the original part they installed should work just fine. But the system works just fine now and so I'm happy. Didn't cost nutin beyond what I paid originally.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 05, 2026 10:15 PM (QGaXH)

54 Good evening Horde. Thanks Doof!
Posted by: TRex - chess master dino at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (IQ6Gq)

Dino! Thanks for stopping by!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:16 PM (QMAsf)

55 On Mercury, because of the 3:2 spin vs high eccentricity, you can (at certain spots) get a double sunrise and set.

The sun would rise over the east horizon, stop, then dip below, then come back up again.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
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Damnit, no homework on ONT!

Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:16 PM (41CYW)

56 Thanks for the ONT, Disco. Billy Idol always a welcome listen.
Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (41CYW)

Howdy Doggo! Good to see you!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:16 PM (QMAsf)

57 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

Not at all. Her side made the rules...
Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (rdVOm)

Sarc tag was implied!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:17 PM (QMAsf)

58 DOOF!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (UDzNJ)

Howdy COMM!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:17 PM (QMAsf)

59 Mindful. Sure Jan
My german guy boss is named Jan, I think "sure Jan" a lot but don't say it out loud in the office.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (PV+Zw)

60 I'll take What Do Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore Have in Common for $1000, Alex.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (RIvkX)

61 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

Not at all. Her side made the rules...

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (rdVOm)

This! We warned them too. We told them they would not like the new rules. Did they care? Nope, they thought they would have a 1000 year reich. We warned them, so tough tittie.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (snZF9)

62 That filter crash test dummy has a big future in the waitress arts.

She FA.
She FO.

Nothing of value was lost.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (X4yQA)

63 Thanks for a timely ONT, Mr. Doof!

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (rdVOm)

64
What's on YOUR mind tonight?

I introduced my junior team members to the secret of how to achieve and maintain a solod good attitude. I call it my GASV. Give A Shit Variable. I set it to 0.000000001. Doesn't return a zero when multiplied, and doesn't crash when divided. Next best thing to a barren field where I used to grow the fucks I'm all out of.

They're engineers and instantly got the secret to happy large MIC employment.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (QVmho)

65 Nothing says "Intelligent Political Discussion" like posing with your top half off.

I, for one, wish to encourage our female populace to pursue this method of discourse, and perhaps explore further patches of skin they can expose whilst lecturing me.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (hNnmQ)

66 Only $9B for a whole bridge? Pocket change
Posted by: California High-Speed Rail Commission at May 05, 2026 10:13 PM (p6+WR)

There are some unemployed bridge builders in Florida that will work cheap.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (utfVc)

67 From last night's late cafe, I said
Just cute or borderline pedo? I'm too old to say.
https://youtu.be/K2KfaDyIcF8

I left before Braenyard replied,
It may not be pedo but it is blasphemous.

Y'know, I had to go back and watch the vid again to see what you meant. OMG is so common I didn't even think about it. Despite my own tendency to watch my speech.

Posted by: mindful webworker - gosh darn at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (k0Y0k)

68 When you post a video on the internet about any subject, be sure to pull your hoodie off one shoulder in an artful way and polish up your nose ring. Details matter.

Posted by: huerfano at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (VJX5o)

69
*strolls in*
*eats plate of hors d'oeuvres*

Good evening, Hordians.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:20 PM (HdYcL)

70 Thanks for a timely ONT, Mr. Doof!
Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (rdVOm)

Allow ME to serve YOU a drink tonight! What'll ya have?

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:20 PM (QMAsf)

71 Lifted From Below -
===

You know

All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched
===

Fair enough.
I sometimes have to do retarded reports for work.

Why not throw one to the editors here...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 10:20 PM (/lPRQ)

72 18 You're over a day late, tankdemon. Excuses won't cut it this time.
Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (sDWtc)

Will bribery work? I think I still have a Club ONT bathroom token around here somewhere.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 10:20 PM (p6+WR)

73 I bet I could replace the bridge for 8B. 4B to bribe the right people. About 4B in my pocket. And then the very very small amount needed to make a spectacularly strong and well designed bridge.

You could probably tunnel under the river for less than 9 billion. Wait about twenty years or so. You could launch vehicles into orbit on one side, transit to the moon, do some sight seeing, transit back to earth orbit, reenter and land on the other side for less than 9 billion.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 10:21 PM (3uBP9)

74 MAY THE FIFTH BE WITH YOU

*hic*

HUMA!

MOAR GIN

Posted by: Hillary! Dark Horse Candidate 2026 at May 05, 2026 10:21 PM (JkO4W)

75 Karen . want to see the manager
Marcia . Marcia, Marcia
Felecia . bye
Shirley . don't call me

I know I thought of a couple of others that I then forgot.
Any suggestions?
Posted by: mindful webworker - so very early tonight!! at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (k0Y0k)

Sure, Jan
Fucking Todd!
Khaaann!!
I don't know, Margot!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 10:21 PM (0aYVJ)

76 Thanks for the Tuesday Night ONT, Doof!

Great photo up top.

The Key Bridge rebuilding is indeed a debacle. Maryland should be ashamed.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at May 05, 2026 10:21 PM (vrNzf)

77 With Doof ONT stands for ON TIME

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 10:22 PM (vE0+H)

78 When you post a video on the internet about any subject, be sure to pull your hoodie off one shoulder in an artful way and polish up your nose ring. Details matter.
Posted by: huerfano at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (VJX5o)
=====

TJM, to the white courtesy phone, please!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:22 PM (RIvkX)

79 With Doof ONT stands for ON TIME
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 10:22 PM (vE0+H)

All ONTs are on time. Some are just more on time than others!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:23 PM (QMAsf)

80 I know I thought of a couple of others that I then forgot.
Any suggestions?
Posted by: mindful webworker - so very early tonight!! at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (k0Y0k)

Becky

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:23 PM (rbvCR)

81 I read somewhere today that people who support ICE aren't allowed to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Like I'd want to? Hell, the only good thing about Cinco de Mayo is the TexMex food and the margaritas, which I can have anytime I want anyway. Although I do kinda like some Herb Alpert music with my tacos.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:24 PM (0Htd1)

82 Internet Girl now knows what FAFO is

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 10:24 PM (ZxPkt)

83 Why, thankee kindly Mr. Doof!

Toasty day here... an Iced Tea would be delightful, if you please. Long Island style.

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (rdVOm)

84 "Oh my God, Becky. Look at her butt!

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (rbvCR)

85 some literary "meme" names are Dorothy and Alice. Not sure if that's what you are looking for.
Posted by: mrally

Not exactly. At least no single meaning I can think of.

Sure Jan
Posted by: PaleRider

Yeah, like that.

Jan . Sure

Posted by: mindful webworker - gosh darn at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (k0Y0k)

86 80.

Chad
Brenda

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (X4yQA)

87 I'll take What Do Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore Have in Common for $1000, Alex.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (RIvkX)

What is "They both suck c*ck by choice."

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (hNnmQ)

88 Police helicopters circling overhead.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (77rzZ)

89 Anybody else watching the CA guv debate?
The dumbass Dems are eating each other alive trying to promise free shit they never did or will deliver.
Xavier is a sleazeball, Steyer is retarded, Katie Potato is a slug.
It's like a live version of the cartoon 'The Lockhorns'.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:26 PM (b3Yos)

90 22 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

I'm just disappointed that she wasn't deported. Oh, wait, she's not an immigrant, so maybe exiled.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:26 PM (0Htd1)

91 Trixie

Kelly

Debbie

Annie

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

92
Final
Astros, 2 - Dodgers, 1

Losing pitcher: Ohtani

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (HdYcL)

93 All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched

We can do that?!

But then I remember, no one wants an OrangeEnt ONT.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (1Ff7Z)

94 Echo and the Bunnymen!

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (4PLHt)

95 I was a semi-proud Maryland resident right up to the point where we elected Bob Ehrlich governor. Bob was a good man, and I did what I could to get him elected. The Democrat controlled state promptly did everything it could to derail his term, and then after he was defeated for re-election, enacted everything he had run on. I left the state and swore to never return. I have to drive through it occasionally, but I do not stop. As with most of the country, Western MD red. Eastern Shore, red. Baltimore-Washington corridor, blue. A pox upon them all.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (QaH55)

96 Unlike other insulated containers, these faulty models don’t have a pressure release valve, which can cause the stoppers to pop out at high velocity, hitting and injuring users. Of the 27 complaints from people claiming to have suffered lacerations as a result of using Thermos containers, three have reported “permanent vision loss”.
===

Easy.
Like a radiator cap, emboss with,
"Do NOT open when hot".

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (/lPRQ)

97 Herb Alpert... Doof might even like this one, heh.

youtu.be/vltC-O7PDYQ

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (rdVOm)

98 Anyone ever seen that old movie The Naked Prey?

That, but for commie video offences.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (X4yQA)

99 Plus Kaitlin Collins is so full of herself I want to her to puke.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (b3Yos)

100 It is hard to believe that these guys got their start on Ace's website.

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Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (9aVck)

101
But then I remember, no one wants an OrangeEnt ONT.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (1Ff7Z)

___________

A Hadrian ONT would be... unique.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (HdYcL)

102 I know a fella what digs bottles in old dumps and privies. Finds them back to 1870 or so. Of course, you dig up many damaged and broken ones, also. Ones with a broken neck he cuts and sands/grinds into drinking glasses and sells them. You can have a 125 year old laudanum bottle as a rocks glass.

Posted by: Bottle Fever at May 05, 2026 10:29 PM (oftw2)

103 Turning to the Horde Mind - I was thinking of a list of gals' names that have become memes, mnemonics, etc.

Karen . want to see the manager
Marcia . Marcia, Marcia
Felecia . bye
Shirley . don't call me

I know I thought of a couple of others that I then forgot.
Any suggestions?
Posted by: mindful webworker

Since I socked it yesterday, Madge would like to remind you that you're soaking in it.

Posted by: mikeski and/or Madge at May 05, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)

104 38 >>>>Indiana, land of my forefathers, decided to kick the trash off a cliff.

Not all of it, unfortunately. Liz Brown squeaked out a victory.
Granted, Vogt wasn't a huge amount of better, but he wasn't Liz.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at May 05, 2026 10:29 PM (nz1sK)

105 Brenda
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (X4yQA)

The Reverend Billy C. Wirtz has a tale about Brenda:

https://youtu.be/TlHfvXTOB2k

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:29 PM (utfVc)

106 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (9aVck)

We wonder what happened to guys like Crenshaw? Small scale.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:30 PM (zZu0s)

107 but you gotta self-regulate online
I like to say rude things to politicians on X, but that's as far as it goes

SkyNet is always watching

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 10:30 PM (ZxPkt)

108 ***Maryland's last Republican member of Congress, Andy Harris speaks about the Key Bridge debacle
---

Isn't there something about a $750,000 armored vehicle with with gold rims in the mix?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 10:30 PM (nzPxx)

109 Why, thankee kindly Mr. Doof!

Toasty day here... an Iced Tea would be delightful, if you please. Long Island style.
Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (rdVOm)

*pulls glass back slightly, then slides it down to JQ*

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:30 PM (QMAsf)

110 93 All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched

---------

As for myself, I admired the minimalist ethos exemplified by the absence of an expected element, which sparked an emotional reaction in me that bordered on ennui.

So there.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 10:30 PM (JkO4W)

111 Ruby.

From the Kenny Rogers song.

Also Rikki.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:31 PM (zZu0s)

112 Wit and wisdom of James "Snakehead" Carville.

Marco Foster
@MarcoFoster_
James Carville on Trump: “You look like the backside of a nutsack. That’s what you are Trump. No wonder Lindsey Graham’s always trying to lick your face. Your new name is Scrotumface. Because that’s what you are, Scrotumface”

Oilfield Rando
@Oilfield_Rando
I’m sorry, I can’t get over this video because Carville is claiming that women who don’t know him come up to him and start describing what their husbands scrotum looks like from various angles

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 10:31 PM (ndZc7)

113 >Karen . want to see the manager
Marcia . Marcia, Marcia
Felecia . bye
Shirley . don't call me
-----

Tits, Margaret!

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 10:32 PM (ZxPkt)

114 A Hadrian ONT would be... unique.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (HdYcL)

Would people say it's gone to the dogs?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:32 PM (1Ff7Z)

115 Would those be Adirondack chairs perchance?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 10:32 PM (CybdD)

116 *sips tea*

Ahhh... perfect. Thank you, Doof!

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:33 PM (rdVOm)

117 Also Rikki.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:31 PM (zZu0s)

Don't lose that number. I think it's 867-5309

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 05, 2026 10:33 PM (QaH55)

118 93 All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Its absence was an unsought gift.

Posted by: Crumb Cake Hole at May 05, 2026 10:33 PM (RUYj1)

119 Katie Potato is a slug.
....................................
MoooOOO

Posted by: Katie Porter throws feces at May 05, 2026 10:33 PM (sAmhv)

120 unlike Carville, I don't know what the backside of a nutsack looks like, not even been interested enough to get out a couple of mirrors.

One thing I must credit Carville with is his sense of adventure and boundless curiosity.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:34 PM (rbvCR)

121 Plus Kaitlin Collins is so full of herself I want to her to puke.
Posted by: wth
-------
I blame the tucking she does.

Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:34 PM (41CYW)

122 Echo and the Bunnymen!
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM (4PLHt)

One of my all time favorite bands!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (QMAsf)

123 I am off to bed, everyone enjoy the rest of your evening!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (OoFl2)

124 So was Ian McCulloch supposed to be "Echo"?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (RIvkX)

125 We could have an “Open ONT Night”. Folks could submit entries and get published.

You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

126 Offer the Amish $1 billion to build the bridge. It's a really silly idea, and yet far better than what will actually happen.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 05, 2026 10:36 PM (w/O5Q)

127 Herb Alpert... Doof might even like this one, heh.

youtu.be/vltC-O7PDYQ
Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (rdVOm)

Indeed. Very headnodic.

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (QMAsf)

128 Steyer wants tax AI.
lol

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (b3Yos)

129 A Hadrian ONT would be... unique.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (HdYcL)

Did you have to have a dog put down today, or did I misconstrue something I read earlier?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (utfVc)

130 All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening

Personally, I don't bitch and complain about something like that. I think the worst. It's a trait that I inherited from my parents. I think, "OMG, I hope Doof didn't get in a terrible car accident and land in the ICU." Glad you're okay, Doof.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (0Htd1)

131 But then I remember, no one wants an OrangeEnt ONT.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:27 PM

We might!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:38 PM (OoFl2)

132 Billy Idol had a tight band. Black Sabbath was tight.

The first time I heard Guns and Roses, they sounded like shit.

There was definitely talent there but too many drugs and too much liquor, playing colleges beer bars and getting fucked up.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 10:39 PM (D1E+2)

133 Carville is claiming that women who don’t know him come up to him and start describing what their husbands scrotum looks like from various angles

-
I guess it must be his animal magnetism.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 10:39 PM (ndZc7)

134 OOh.
Now Kaitlin is asking them about Climate Change.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:39 PM (b3Yos)

135 I didn't worry about the ONT but I did worry about CBD because I'm caring like that.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:39 PM (RIvkX)

136 Got some actual w-o-r-k done in the garage today.

Posted by: Eromero at May 05, 2026 10:40 PM (LHPAg)

137 Toasty day here... an Iced Tea would be delightful, if you please. Long Island style.

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:25 PM (rdVOm)

Long island ice teas are the shit. I always get those.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (snZF9)

138 Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (9aVck)

I'm not officially working tonight at DDHQ, just keeping an eye on the Discord in case they need me. I've been pulled in more than once doing this...

Posted by: pookysgirl has a fairly low-key job at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (Wt5PA)

139 It is hard to believe that these guys got their start on Ace's website.
-------

Yes and no. I mean, there was a time when Trump supporters were nearly chased off this site. I know I nearly left from being sick to death of the bullshit. Imagine how deprived everyone would be if *I* left.

By some miracle it has stayed reasonably sane as Trump continued to win, but it was touch and go for sure in 2016 and a couple other times. The fucking O'Donnell Wars were another.

All some of us wanted was for someone to shake up the cuck-ass GOP and stop worrying so much about "the rules" of a stacked game.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (vE0+H)

140 You could probably tunnel under the river for less than 9 billion. Wait about twenty years or so. You could launch vehicles into orbit on one side, transit to the moon, do some sight seeing, transit back to earth orbit, reenter and land on the other side for less than 9 billion.
Posted by: banana Dream
===

Hello, Elon?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (/lPRQ)

141 Steyer: Gasoline Crisis !!!

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (b3Yos)

142 Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (0Htd1)

*fistbump*

iirc it was CBD's night?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (RIvkX)

143 Voluntary Thermos recall - from the article, it appears heat has nothing to do with it.

If you were to fill it with say, chicken stew, and then leave it for an “extended time period”, say a week or three, it will rot and ferment and generally do Bad Things. What did you expect?

The whole thing is bullshit, basically. Fucking bottom feeder attorneys. If You Like Your Thermos, You Can Keep Your Thermos.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 05, 2026 10:42 PM (nC+3t)

144 Got some actual w-o-r-k done in the garage today.

Posted by: Eromero at May 05, 2026 10:40 PM (LHPAg)

I got nothing done in the shop today, because YANG POON.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:42 PM (snZF9)

145 133 Carville is claiming that women who don’t know him come up to him and start describing what their husbands scrotum looks like from various angles

--------

They look at him and think, "now this is a man who knows a wrinkly sack."

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 10:43 PM (CybdD)

146 Watched a Liam Needon B mpvie that was funnier than I expected: Cold Storage.
Basically a fungus zombie movie.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 05, 2026 10:44 PM (GhIJO)

147 Don't get me wrong - "I am not a witch" was one of the worst political decisions made by anyone in the last 100 years. But that's just because people - particularly Republicans - don't understand branding and persuasion. Hell, DeSantis's Top Gov was cringe inducing GOPelike horseshit. Trump for all his Trumpness is the branding king. He rebranded two parties.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 10:44 PM (vE0+H)

148 126 Offer the Amish $1 billion to build the bridge. It's a really silly idea, and yet far better than what will actually happen.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 05, 2026 10:36 PM (w/O5Q)
This is a great idea, but you’ll need Mennonite ironworkers.

Posted by: Eromero at May 05, 2026 10:44 PM (LHPAg)

149 Neeson

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 05, 2026 10:44 PM (GhIJO)

150 So was Ian McCulloch supposed to be "Echo"?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (RIvkX)

No. "Echo" was the drum machine they used in their early days before drummer Pete de Freitas joined the band in 1980.

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:45 PM (QMAsf)

151 utfVc)

67 From last night's late cafe, I said
Just cute or borderline pedo? I'm too old to say.
https://youtu.be/K2KfaDyIcF8

I left before Braenyard replied,
It may not be pedo but it is blasphemous.

Y'know, I had to go back and watch the vid again to see what you meant. OMG is so common I didn't even think about it. Despite my own tendency to watch my speech.
Posted by: mindful webworker - gosh darn at May 05, 2026 10:19 PM (k0Y0k)

The answer to the original question depends on who’s watching. If Eric Swallwell is watching, oh yeah. That’s pedo.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 10:45 PM (6w0jO)

152 You could probably tunnel under the river for less than 9 billion. Wait about twenty years or so. You could launch vehicles into orbit on one side, transit to the moon, do some sight seeing, transit back to earth orbit, reenter and land on the other side for less than 9 billion.
Posted by: banana Dream
===

Hello, Elon?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (/lPRQ)

How deep is the channel that must be crossed? Could you build a tunnel made of sections of concrete tubes, coupled together and laid across the bottom, and would it be deep enough for deep-draft ships to clear it at low tide?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:45 PM (utfVc)

153 question on High Speed Rail
BWAHAHAAA

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (b3Yos)

154 Several Indiana GOPe are gonna have a lot more time to spend with their families and male prostitutes, but mostly male prostitutes:

https://tinyurl.com/32yuf6z8

Bye, fags!

Posted by: Gonna Miss Those Guys at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (pVV4d)

155
Did you have to have a dog put down today, or did I misconstrue something I read earlier?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (utfVc)

_____________

Everything is fine here. Her Majesty, The Big Dummy and Rosalind have headed off until June 1st.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (HdYcL)

156 Glad you're okay, Doof.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (0Htd1)

Thanks!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (QMAsf)

157 Hah! Rubio really did fill in for Press Sec

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 05, 2026 10:47 PM (6U1c2)

158 Everything is fine here. Her Majesty, The Big Dummy and Rosalind have headed off until June 1st.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (HdYcL)

Ah, good! I guess the female dog thought she was going on the trip, but had to stay home. Diana?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:48 PM (utfVc)

159 Several Indiana GOPe are gonna have a lot more time to spend with their families and male prostitutes, but mostly male prostitutes:

https://tinyurl.com/32yuf6z8

Bye, fags!

Posted by: Gonna Miss Those Guys at May 05, 2026 10:46 PM (pVV4d)

Nice. Mike Pence can live out his days staring at his flaccid meat.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:49 PM (snZF9)

160 You could probably tunnel under the river for less than 9 billion. Wait about twenty years or so. You could launch vehicles into orbit on one side, transit to the moon, do some sight seeing, transit back to earth orbit, reenter and land on the other side for less than 9 billion.
Posted by: banana Dream
===

Hello, Elon?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (/lPRQ)

How deep is the channel that must be crossed? Could you build a tunnel made of sections of concrete tubes, coupled together and laid across the bottom, and would it be deep enough for deep-draft ships to clear it at low tide?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:45 PM (utfVc)

The Key Bridge was the only harbor crossing that allowed hazmat. There are already 2 tunnels for the inner harbor crossing - neither allow hazmat (including propane tanks). A new bridge is definitely needed.

They could have at least started some kind of ferry service for the outer harbor crossing.

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:49 PM (QMAsf)

161 5-2 Avalanche
lead the series 2-0

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 10:50 PM (ZxPkt)

162 141 Steyer: Gasoline Crisis !!!
Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:41 PM (b3Yos)

Steyer will come.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 05, 2026 10:50 PM (QaH55)

163
Re: Rapidly ballooning cost of Key Bridge replacement in Baltimore, MD. I recall that the cargo ship collision that knocked down the bridge was fishy and hard/impossible to explain. You don't suppose...

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 10:51 PM (azNOR)

164 iirc it was CBD's night?
Posted by: San Franpsycho

I'm retired. I barely keep track of what day of the week it is.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (0Htd1)

165
98 Anyone ever seen that old movie The Naked Prey?

That, but for commie video offences.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (X4yQA)

I always thought Naked Prey was a great movie, still got it on DVD somewhere around here.

And Mel Gibson ripped it off almost scene for scene when he made Apocolypto. I figured this out first time I saw Apocalypto, when I realized I already knew how each member of the hunting party was going to get killed.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (6w0jO)

166 We could have an “Open ONT Night”. Folks could submit entries and get published.

You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

My email is at the bottom of all of my ONTs. I'm not ashamed to take credit for someone else's work. Just ask Piper!

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (QMAsf)

167

In the '80s, both Anheuser-Busch and Miller started Hispanic Marketing divisions in an attempt to capture America's growing Latino consumer base and sponsored Cinco de Mayo parties to promote their products.

Then, in 1989, the Gambrinus Group, American importers of Corona and Modelo, ran a Cinco de Mayo ad campaign. It proved to be a huge success, cementing a link between Cinco de Mayo and Corona beer that persists to this day.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (Cqx++)

168 132 Billy Idol had a tight band. Black Sabbath was tight.

The first time I heard Guns and Roses, they sounded like shit.

There was definitely talent there but too many drugs and too much liquor, playing colleges beer bars and getting fucked up.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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Always enjoy/enjoyed Steve Stevens guitar work.

Posted by: scampydog at May 05, 2026 10:53 PM (41CYW)

169 Carville has obviously given scrotums a lot of thought. Okay..

also: if there's no ONT, the top thread becomes the ONT by default- you can decorate it with macaroni and glitter, little pieces of yarn, whatever
just have fun with it

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 10:53 PM (ZxPkt)

170
Ah, good! I guess the female dog thought she was going on the trip, but had to stay home. Diana?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:48 PM (utfVc)

___________

Poor Diana gets so excited when she sees us pick up a travel collar. But she's not the one going on a trip. Next year, perhaps, we'll be showing her and she can enjoy Mommy Time in the RV.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:53 PM (HdYcL)

171 In the Halls of the Thermos King was one of the lesser known Edvard Grieg pieces. Critically and financially a disaster for the young composer, it is notable as it did supply some of the better themes re-used in later, more successful orchestral works.

This suite was cordially infamous for the single movement which is known colloquially as the "My Eye, My F___ Eye" piece, due more for the lyrics than the music, showing that many elements go into a memorable fragment of an otherwise unremarkable composition by seizing onto popular imagination. As the text was in Swedish, the notoriety of the piece was limited to Scandinavia, and its notoriety was spread only as far as its opprobrium was understood.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:54 PM (rbvCR)

172
163
Re: Rapidly ballooning cost of Key Bridge replacement in Baltimore, MD. I recall that the cargo ship collision that knocked down the bridge was fishy and hard/impossible to explain. You don't suppose...
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 10:51 PM (azNOR)

Intense, mind numbing stupidity at all levels may be hard to believe, but it’s easy to explain.

Same logic applies to the replacement cost.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 10:54 PM (6w0jO)

173 I'm retired. I barely keep track of what day of the week it is.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (0Htd1)
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I know which day it is by my medication case.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:55 PM (RIvkX)

174 147 Don't get me wrong - "I am not a witch" was one of the worst political decisions made by anyone in the last 100 years. But that's just because people - particularly Republicans - don't understand branding and persuasion. Hell, DeSantis's Top Gov was cringe inducing GOPelike horseshit. Trump for all his Trumpness is the branding king. He rebranded two parties.
Posted by: ...
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There are probably reasons why these things happened. The GOP has always been an old boys club in recent memory and not really friendly to outsiders. The GOP was given a chance to run things starting in the 90's and quite frankly they blew it. From a revolutionary start in 1994, they ran a tired old Bob Dole because it was his time in 1996. Then went all in the Bush revival in 2000 forgetting that GHWB's betrayal of Reaganism in his sole term.

GWB's term in office was one where he purposefully betrayed his base voters in order to butter up Dems and let Congress blow out the door with wasteful spending. That set the stage for Obama.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:55 PM (E4rtv)

175 Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:54 PM (rbvCR)

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 05, 2026 10:56 PM (GhIJO)

176 -Liberal very upset that her actions have consequences

She's got the uptalk and jazz hands nearly mastered.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at May 05, 2026 10:57 PM (ceJ0R)

177 89 Anybody else watching the CA guv debate?
The dumbass Dems are eating each other alive trying to promise free shit they never did or will deliver.
Xavier is a sleazeball, Steyer is retarded, Katie Potato is a slug.
It's like a live version of the cartoon 'The Lockhorns'.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 10:26 PM (b3Yos)

Heard that Steyer wants to arrest Stephen Miller because it is illegal for ICE to operate in CA. Deranged and delusional.

Posted by: Joemarine at May 05, 2026 10:58 PM (y171U)

178 Nice. Mike Pence can live out his days staring at his flaccid meat.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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I am guessing he is smooth down there like a Ken doll. His wife probably has his man bits in her purse along with the rest of his manhood.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:58 PM (E4rtv)

179 The Key Bridge was the only harbor crossing that allowed hazmat. There are already 2 tunnels for the inner harbor crossing - neither allow hazmat (including propane tanks). A new bridge is definitely needed.

They could have at least started some kind of ferry service for the outer harbor crossing.
Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:49 PM (QMAsf)

You could move hazmat through a tunnel. Just have scheduled "hazmat transit periods", say 8 times a day, a half hour each. Convoy of hazmat rigs pass through, at a sedate 25 mph, then an inspector follows through, looking for spills, and finding none, opens the tunnel again.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 10:58 PM (utfVc)

180
Miss Israel has an encounter with Commie Mamdani's Jew-hating wife in NYC:

https://is.gd/wnZo4v

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 10:58 PM (w6EFb)

181 I already voted for Steve Hilton.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 10:59 PM (RIvkX)

182 GWB's term in office was one where he purposefully betrayed his base voters in order to butter up Dems and let Congress blow out the door with wasteful spending. That set the stage for Obama.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:55 PM (E4rtv)

That second term was just giving away the store. The whole GOP rolled out the red carpet for Dems and freakin Pelosi to take over, then Bush signed off on half their agenda at least and THEN he and GOP took the blame for the inevitable crash that came after the D's started burning it all down. They got rewarded and then punched through 60 Senators under highly spurious circumstances.

It would seem God intervened with Teddy and Brown but it wans't enough to stop ObamaCare. It was a total joke. Just thinking about that stupid big gavel still makes me a bit mad but I have to be honest Trump 1 and 2 have been sweet "payback" if you want to call it that. And I didn't want payback I just wanted someone to stop them - and give the man his due, he has done that to a larger extent than most of us dreamed possible.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:01 PM (vE0+H)

183 China is the wave of the future~

@EpochTimes
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to local authorities.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 11:03 PM (diia5)

184 97 Herb Alpert... Doof might even like this one, heh.

youtu.be/vltC-O7PDYQ
Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (rdVOm)

Herb Alpert is doing concerts this month in RI & NY.
Good to see he is still working and performing, interesting that the ads for tickets show him as a young Herb.

Posted by: Joemarine at May 05, 2026 11:04 PM (y171U)

185 The CA guv debate is over.
The only thing that would have made it better was Swallwell.
bwahahaa

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (b3Yos)

186 I love hockey.

But not enough to pay out the butt for cable or satellite TV.

I'll go see the Boise team live next season.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (0aYVJ)

187
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to local authorities.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 11:03 PM (diia5)

____________

China technology incredible! US is horrible.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (HdYcL)

188 It would seem God intervened with Teddy and Brown but it wans't enough to stop ObamaCare. It was a total joke. Just thinking about that stupid big gavel still makes me a bit mad but I have to be honest Trump 1 and 2 have been sweet "payback" if you want to call it that. And I didn't want payback I just wanted someone to stop them - and give the man his due, he has done that to a larger extent than most of us dreamed possible.
Posted by: ...
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And yet the Bush family thought it wonderful to give us Jeb in 2016 along with GOPe Inc. so Hillary and Jeb could agree on a grand amnesty for the ages for all the illegals let in from the Obama and GWB years.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (E4rtv)

189 Whig - Two things made me livid back when I still gave a shit about politics - and it was the same day - that idiot giant gavel and black Democrats somehow getting away with claiming that the "Tea Party" spit on them and called them n's. Ludicrous on its face. And it was all to control the story of their takeover of health insurance and the looting of trillions.

I really thought we were done then, they had way too much control over everything, especially narratively.

Their bs over benghazi and "if I had a son" with "little trayvon" were both pretty much it for me. I just decided politics was only good for a laugh and that was it.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (vE0+H)

190 Hey guys,

Launch in about 40 minutes.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 17-29
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: May 5, 2026 (PDT)
Launch Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT (May 6, 0200 UTC, 04:00 CEST)

https://youtu.be/yt5DGn7No6U

Posted by: Joyenz at May 05, 2026 11:06 PM (2F0/Y)

191 You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

But I don't wanna do the work.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:06 PM (vE0+H)

192 I already voted for Steve Hilton.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
.......

What are you... SANE ?

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 11:07 PM (b3Yos)

193 163
Re: Rapidly ballooning cost of Key Bridge replacement in Baltimore, MD. I recall that the cargo ship collision that knocked down the bridge was fishy and hard/impossible to explain. You don't suppose...

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 10:51 PM (azNOR)

You mean . . . The Jooos did it?

Posted by: a.moron at May 05, 2026 11:07 PM (X5Jzz)

194 And yet the Bush family thought it wonderful to give us Jeb in 2016 along with GOPe Inc. so Hillary and Jeb could agree on a grand amnesty for the ages for all the illegals let in from the Obama and GWB years.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (E4rtv)

Watching Trump bend the Bushes over was heavenly.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:08 PM (vE0+H)

195 31 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

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I probably would have if she didn't double down in her video .
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (kxLc1)

The most self-pitying, offense-justifying non-apology ever. Shit-talking leftists like her openly fantasize about rounding up Trump voters like me into "re-education" (death) camps, so she can just fuck right off.

Posted by: SciVo at May 05, 2026 11:09 PM (Sy6m/)

196 Liam Neeson in Gun Shy was a hoot. Sandra Bullock is the love interest. Highly recommend!

Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at May 05, 2026 11:10 PM (ZTJjv)

197
Dogs taken care of, evening prayers said, Diana is on her back on Her Majesty's side of the bed. Good night, Hordians.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 11:10 PM (HdYcL)

198 189 Whig -
I really thought we were done then, they had way too much control over everything, especially narratively.

Their bs over benghazi and "if I had a son" with "little trayvon" were both pretty much it for me. I just decided politics was only good for a laugh and that was it.
Posted by: ...

I think that Obama had the big rig in 2012 to win over Romney and Romney was too gutless to call him in on it. This cheat machine has been running since 2007-2008 with the HAVA act hitting full force. For whatever reason, probably because Killary thought she had it in the bag, they did not turn it on for her and Trump won by going to states that she ignored as not befitting a queen of her stature.

The key for GOP wins was to ramp up turnout enough from the average non voter to win which contradicts everything GOPe based its campaigns on-low turnout and negative ads. You can't beat a cheat machine with low turnout--you have to ramp it to eleventy and that means doing what the base voters want, not the donor corporate class of GOPe.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:10 PM (E4rtv)

199 The dumbass Dems are eating each other alive trying to promise free shit they never did or will deliver.
——-
H.L. Mencken has a lot of great quotes. One of them is “Elections are a kind of advance auction of stolen goods”. He said this about a hundred years ago. Not much has changed, apparently.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 05, 2026 11:11 PM (l+ype)

200 191 You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

But I don't wanna do the work.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:06 PM (vE0+H)

Obligatory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYWNPzBuiM

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 11:12 PM (3sXRv)

201 Watching Trump bend the Bushes over was heavenly.
Posted by: ...
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The one time I ever agreed with douchebag Al Sharpton. "Stay out of the Bushes indeed." and the Bush family's petulant behavior toward Trump and hinting about supporting Killary and Biden from family members was just the indication that their loyalty was to themselves, not this country.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:12 PM (E4rtv)

202 Hardly any snow all winter, but nature decided to drop two feet on May 5.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 11:12 PM (n5tGW)

203 /Off sock

Posted by: browndog says woof at May 05, 2026 11:13 PM (3sXRv)

204 Liam Neeson in Gun Shy was a hoot. Sandra Bullock is the love interest. Highly recommend!
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at May 05, 2026 11:10 PM (ZTJjv)

Woah! I totally forgot about that movie! Saw it years ago. I bet the missus would like that.

Ride! Ride to the internets, sweet Concord!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 11:15 PM (0aYVJ)

205 31 I feel so sorry for her, don't you??

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I probably would have if she didn't double down in her video .
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 10:10 PM (kxLc1)

The most self-pitying, offense-justifying non-apology ever. Shit-talking leftists like her openly fantasize about rounding up Trump voters like me into "re-education" (death) camps, so she can just fuck right off.
Posted by: SciVo
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No, I don't feel sorry for her. Insane and wicked people are not helped by others feeding into their delusions and thinking they are misguided, not evil.

She is not a good person, is proposing evil to others, and thus is a perfect example of toxic narcissism combined with idiocy. To her, other people are things to be commanded or destroyed, not persuaded.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:15 PM (E4rtv)

206 Don't pay for any sports subscription or cable tv. If you have internet, check out the Vsee Box.

I'm blown away by it

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at May 05, 2026 11:15 PM (okSLL)

207 For whatever reason, probably because Killary thought she had it in the bag, they did not turn it on for her and Trump won by going to states that she ignored as not befitting a queen of her stature.

¯¯¯¯¯¯

They used it.
As repulsive as the projected Trump to be, Hillary was far worse and the cheat machine was not enough.

So they turned it to II with Biden and penciled in twenty million fake votes.

It's that simple.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 11:16 PM (/lPRQ)

208 Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:10 PM (E4rtv)

Trump's super power is his understsnding of narrative and story. He's also been insanely loyal to his voters and his promises. It's just not seen anywhere. The guy is a law unto himself but for some reason he decided that we were the gap in the market and what's more that this country and the world was worth saving.

If someone like Trump ever gets in from the Left (thankfully the DNC is too controlling to allow it but they might get lightning in a bottle), we are basically looking at Actual Hitler Redux. Imagine him but with the power of the entirety of media and academia etc behind him? With how easy it has been to mobilize and motivate their sick violent schizo crazies? A leftard with his genuine charisma and talents would be the most dangerous thing the world has seen in 60 years.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:17 PM (vE0+H)

209 191 You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

But I don't wanna do the work.
Posted by: ...

youtu.be/8LdLIqkmMB0

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 05, 2026 11:17 PM (sAmhv)

210
The young woman whining about getting fired, and all the nasty comments she got -- what did she post? A threat to kill the President? You zany funster. Too bad they took it the wrong way. And that the threat is a felony.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 11:17 PM (t1fZA)

211 China technology incredible! US is horrible.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (HdYcL)

China tech is yang poon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:18 PM (snZF9)

212 Maryland's last Republican member of Congress, Andy Harris speaks about the Key Bridge debacle

(I like to intentionally mispronounce that word as DEB-a-clee)

I once thought debacle was "DEB-uh-kull," because I read it long before I heard it.

So it should work like all other three-syllable -acle words, right? Oracle, obstacle, miracle, tentacle, barnacle, spectacle?

English is a very silly language.

Posted by: mikeski is the exception to the rule at May 05, 2026 11:18 PM (VHUov)

213 Watching Trump bend the Bushes over was heavenly.
Posted by: ...
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Low energy branded Jeb instantly. And like the best rhetoric, it was true--Jeb inspired no one other than the Bushies hoping to regain offices in the West Wing and polishing their resumes for generational wealth lobbying careers.

The best political rhetoric has a bit of exaggeration but underlying illustrating underlying truth at a glance. Low Energy did that in spades.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:19 PM (E4rtv)

214 A Hadrian ONT would be... unique.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 10:28 PM (HdYcL)

Would people say it's gone to the dogs?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 10:32 PM (1Ff7Z)

You might get a Robert the Cat ONT. A Dogbert ONT might be fun, though.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 05, 2026 11:21 PM (qx7Zg)

215 Dang. Overtired.

Dog Ralphy is asleep on the bed. My friends' cat Snowflake is sleeping behind him. Too cute.

Good night.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 11:22 PM (Sco7b)

216 Nice. Mike Pence can live out his days staring at his flaccid meat.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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I am guessing he is smooth down there like a Ken doll. His wife probably has his man bits in her purse along with the rest of his manhood.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:58 PM (E4rtv)

Probably in a jar. Good ol' Mason jar Mike they call him.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:22 PM (snZF9)

217 What are you... SANE ?
Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 11:07 PM (b3Yos)
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Sane. Desperate. Whatever.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (RIvkX)

218 English is a very silly language.
Posted by: mikeski is the exception to the rule at May 05, 2026 11:18 PM (VHUov)

A fun thing is to say words Greekly. It is too a word!
like Heracles.

Testicles
Particles
Articles
Barnacles
...ex chethera

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (0aYVJ)

219 Trump's super power is his understsnding of narrative and story. He's also been insanely loyal to his voters and his promises. It's just not seen anywhere. The guy is a law unto himself but for some reason he decided that we were the gap in the market and what's more that this country and the world was worth saving.

If someone like Trump ever gets in from the Left (thankfully the DNC is too controlling to allow it but they might get lightning in a bottle), we are basically looking at Actual Hitler Redux. Imagine him but with the power of the entirety of media and academia etc behind him? With how easy it has been to mobilize and motivate their sick violent schizo crazies? A leftard with his genuine charisma and talents would be the most dangerous thing the world has seen in 60 years.
Posted by: ...
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Trump ran briefly for president in 2000 under the Reform Party (Perot's created party) until he figured it was going nowhere.

As far as demagogues, I think you are correct that can be a danger, it was close enough with SCOAMF reading his teleprompter for comfort. FDR was certainly one aided by WWII when his popularity was just beginning to falter.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (E4rtv)

220 I just wanna bang on the drum all day

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (ZxPkt)

221 145 133 Carville is claiming that women who don’t know him come up to him and start describing what their husbands scrotum looks like from various angles

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They look at him and think, "now this is a man who knows a wrinkly sack."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 10:43 PM (CybdD)

If Carville's head looked any more like a ball sack, he'd need "this end up," tattooed on his scalp.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (w/O5Q)

222 English is a very silly language.

Posted by: mikeski is the exception to the rule at May 05, 2026 11:18 PM (VHUov)

I had always kind of known this, but it really became evident when Pookette was two and learning to talk.

Posted by: pookysgirl, English major at May 05, 2026 11:24 PM (Wt5PA)

223 The young woman whining about getting fired, and all the nasty comments she got -- what did she post? A threat to kill the President? You zany funster. Too bad they took it the wrong way. And that the threat is a felony.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug
......

Oopty.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 11:24 PM (b3Yos)

224 210 The young woman whining about getting fired, and all the nasty comments she got -- what did she post? A threat to kill the President? You zany funster. Too bad they took it the wrong way. And that the threat is a felony.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 11:17 PM (t1fZA)

If she posted a threat to kill, the FBI will be knocking at her door.

Posted by: Joemarine at May 05, 2026 11:25 PM (y171U)

225 China is the wave of the future~

@EpochTimes
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to local authorities.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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Shock wave of the future.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 05, 2026 11:25 PM (XeU6L)

226 According to Steven Colbert, "a lot of people" are telling him to run for president. 3 possibilities:
1. Democrats are even dumber than we think they are;
2. Colbert counts "a lot of people" as a few family members, plus himself, over and over;
3. You guys are doing it, and it's the funniest thing ever!

Posted by: Wally at May 05, 2026 11:25 PM (0e5Te)

227 Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 11:12 PM (3sXRv)

Don't know what that is but I love it

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:26 PM (vE0+H)

228 137 Toasty day here... an Iced Tea would be delightful, if you please. Long Island style.

Posted by: JQ
--

Going down to 80 tonight.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 11:26 PM (nzPxx)

229 I actually kind of like Cajun Skeletor.

Sure he's batshit crazy, but in comparison to all the other Dems, it's a refreshing change of batshit crazy.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 11:26 PM (Sco7b)

230 They look at him and think, "now this is a man who knows a wrinkly sack."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 10:43 PM (CybdD)

If Carville's head looked any more like a ball sack, he'd need "this end up," tattooed on his scalp.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (w/O5Q)

I always thought he looked like crypt keeper.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:27 PM (snZF9)

231 When a boy CIA agent and a girl CIA agent love each other very much…

Posted by: Rufus.we.sm at May 05, 2026 11:28 PM (f+9pV)

232 Don't pay for any sports subscription or cable tv. If you have internet, check out the Vsee Box.

I'm blown away by it
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at May 05, 2026 11:15 PM (okSLL)

This is the way! I use v-see boxes exclusively now. As do lots of my friends and family. Because they know a guy, IYKWIMAITYD

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 11:29 PM (QMAsf)

233 Going down to 80 tonight.
Posted by: Braenyard

Ugh. Sorry! It was only 85 here today, with blazing sunshine.

"Spring" is over. At least it still cools overnight and isn't humid. The worst is yet to come.

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 11:30 PM (rdVOm)

234 Probably in a jar. Good ol' Mason jar Mike they call him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

Curious thing that. A sheriff in Arkansas has convicted rapist Wayne Dumond's manhood in just such a jar after some masked vigilantes did it while Dumond was waiting for a trial. Dumond always claimed the Clintons were behind it and later Gov. Mike Huckabee freed the pos. Dumond then raped and murdered a woman in Missouri showing he should have rotted in jail in the first place.

Killed any ability for Huckabee to run for prezzie 2012 which I think he planned to do.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:30 PM (E4rtv)

235 I love the English language. I love the fluid nature. I love that every now again, a new word becomes real.

Cromulent, for example. It was a one-off joke in an episode of The Simpsons. and now, it is a real word. Like embiggen.

Also, as Calvin once said, verbing weirds language. But it's fun. Spanish and German are far too rooted in the rules.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 11:30 PM (0aYVJ)

236 Steven Colbert for president. OK, Steve run.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 11:32 PM (nzPxx)

237 EpochTimes
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to local authorities.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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Shock wave of the future.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 05, 2026 11:25 PM (XeU6L)

I want to see a video of that with Leslie Nelson standing in front saying “Move along, nothing to see here, Move along people!”

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 11:32 PM (6w0jO)

238 166 We could have an “Open ONT Night”. Folks could submit entries and get published.

You do the work.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:35 PM (hK9T6)

My email is at the bottom of all of my ONTs. I'm not ashamed to take credit for someone else's work. Just ask Piper!
Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:52 PM (QMAsf)

I support nurse r's idea. Might even consider contributing something if I had something interesting to contribute...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 05, 2026 11:33 PM (QGaXH)

239 Steven Colbert for president. OK, Steve run.
Posted by: Braenyard

He'll have *finally* done something funny!

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 11:33 PM (rdVOm)

240 229 I actually kind of like Cajun Skeletor.

Sure he's batshit crazy, but in comparison to all the other Dems, it's a refreshing change of batshit crazy.
Posted by: Stateless

Anyone around the Clinton political operations is to be assumed as a worthless piece of shit with no morals whatsoever. Carville smeared and attacked a lot of women that had nothing other than Billy Jeff Clinton trying or actually molesting them. Carville is just like Gollum--stuck on wanting that ring of power just a bit more.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:33 PM (E4rtv)

241 sportsurge

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 11:33 PM (ZxPkt)

242 The best political rhetoric has a bit of exaggeration but underlying illustrating underlying truth at a glance. Low Energy did that in spades.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:19 PM (E4rtv)

The thing about branding and in particular Trump's is once seen it can't be unseen. Think "that face" for Carly - done. Retard for Walz - done. And look at what he did to the Obama's a few months ago. And he let the media amplify the message for him. They are STILL busy countering it. Why? Because somewhere someone realizes that's exactly what he did. The Obama's are extremely important for their general messaging and mindfuckening.

Newsom's post about "missing an intelligent president" - and everyone made it viral by saying well he ignored Biden - that was the point - it was to get Obama and Intelligent back in the discourse... seen and clocked by the masses.

It was a direct counter from the DNC to the damage Trump did to BOTH Obama's. So was putting Malia out there recently. Because Trump's branding video could not be unseen and by the time they realized it it was too late. And we *need* that shit because Lord knows they have been doing it to us for half a century or more.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:35 PM (vE0+H)

243
234 Probably in a jar. Good ol' Mason jar Mike they call him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

Curious thing that. A sheriff in Arkansas has convicted rapist Wayne Dumond's manhood in just such a jar after some masked vigilantes did it while Dumond was waiting for a trial. Dumond always claimed the Clintons were behind it and later Gov. Mike Huckabee freed the pos. Dumond then raped and murdered a woman in Missouri showing he should have rotted in jail in the first place.

Killed any ability for Huckabee to run for prezzie 2012 which I think he planned to do.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:30 PM

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Raped? With what? Maybe I'm not clear on the timeline.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 11:35 PM (VWtfl)

244 226 According to Steven Colbert, "a lot of people" are telling him to run for president. 3 possibilities:
1. Democrats are even dumber than we think they are;
2. Colbert counts "a lot of people" as a few family members, plus himself, over and over;
3. You guys are doing it, and it's the funniest thing ever!
Posted by: Wally
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Remember when he thought he could run for office in South Carolina and then balked at it. Most of those entertainment types are just not into actually talking with real voters--only their groupie sycophants. The normal politicians do it as part of their job.

The rare types like Bill Clinton (Scumbag that he is) or Trump actually get energized by crowds and people. Natural extroverts.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:35 PM (E4rtv)

245 229 I actually kind of like Cajun Skeletor.

Sure he's batshit crazy, but in comparison to all the other Dems, it's a refreshing change of batshit crazy.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 11:26 PM (Sco7b)

He's like a TEMU Batman villain.

He activates some gadget on his utility belt, but instead if it functioning, his cod piece falls out and his old man balls fall out his tights.

It's like a demented elderly squirrel on bath salts gained the power of speech. He screams "MY NUTS, MY NUTS" and you think he realizes his balls are dragging across the pavement, but you can't be sure. He might just be on about acorns again. Or Dem primary voters.

Posted by: Sod Off, Swampy at May 05, 2026 11:36 PM (lZt8q)

246 I love the English language. I love the fluid nature. I love that every now again, a new word becomes real.

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Can't let that go by without saying that I too am an English language supremacist and will always take an opportunity to cement my reputation in that regard.
*juts out chin*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 11:39 PM (RIvkX)

247

WTHR INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump targeted seven Indiana state senators who defied months of White House pressure by voting against mid-decade redistricting, which the president wanted to boost Republicans' chances in the midterm elections.

Tuesday night, five of those senators lost in their primary elections.

Indiana House Rep. Ed DeLaney (D) told 13News, "It is concerning. It does prove that if you spend 9 or 10 million dollars of out-of-state money, you can affect some elections. So far, the haters are doing well. It's the problem of primary voting, only those who feel most committed to their party and feel the strongest, in this case, the most angry turnout"

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 11:40 PM (Cqx++)

248 " And yet the Bush family thought it wonderful to give us Jeb in 2016"
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There was no way I'd ever have voted for Jeb. The instant Trump threw his hat in I was all in on him because for once we would have a fighter. He might be a jerk, but he was going to be our jerk. He has exceeded expectations. Then again, Jeb might have exceeded expectations too. I expected him to be awful and he might have been downright terrible

Posted by: 496 at May 05, 2026 11:41 PM (sOtuf)

249 Also, as Calvin once said, verbing weirds language. But it's fun. Spanish and German are far too rooted in the rules.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 11:30 PM (0aYVJ)

Spanish can be tortured to do odd things as well, but it depends on homologues and edge cases.

Enfocarse means "to focus oneself" and Enfocar is a verb, "to focus"
but "Foca" means "seal" and adding an -ar ending makes it look like a verb, and this is verbing.
So Enforcarse can mean also, if you hold your nose and don't care about proprieties, "To turn oneself into a seal"

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 11:41 PM (rbvCR)

250 And yet the Bush family thought it wonderful to give us Jeb in 2016 along with GOPe Inc. so Hillary and Jeb could agree on a grand amnesty for the ages for all the illegals let in from the Obama and GWB years.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:05 PM (E4rtv)

Let us remember the Bush plan was for Jeb! to run in 2000, but he messed that up by losing the Florida Governor race in '98. W was their second choice.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 11:41 PM (hNnmQ)

251 So this is like totally cringe dialogue ya know.

Christopher Nolan's 'adaptation' of The Odyssey.

One of Penelope's suitors telling Odysseus's son in a condescending tone, "You're pining for a Daddy you never knew, you sniveling bastard."

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 11:41 PM (2GVsD)

252 Also, as Calvin once said, verbing weirds language. But it's fun. Spanish and German are far too rooted in the rules.
Posted by: Pug Mahon

"Any noun can be verbed."

The fun in German (and Japanese, and any other similar languages) is making new words by gluing together the existing ones. Which is what they do for most of their vocabulary, anyway.

Not sure what you can do in Spanish, other than swap ñ for n to make years into asses.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 11:42 PM (VHUov)

253 >>> And we *need* that shit because Lord knows they have been doing it to us for half a century or more.
Posted by: ...
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Pity is, too few are taking lessons instead of countering.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 11:43 PM (nzPxx)

254 Dumond's life of violent crime began on August 8, 1972, DuMond was charged with murder in Lawton, Oklahoma. He committed the crime with help from two other men. On October 19, 1973, DuMond was charged with molesting a teenage girl in the parking lot of a shopping center in Tacoma, Washington. The second-degree assault charge resulted in a five-year deferred sentence and mandatory drug counseling during the five-year probation. On September 28, 1976, DuMond was charged with raping a woman in DeWitt, Arkansas. The charges were dropped before trial with the condition he undergo counseling.

DuMond received his second sexual assault conviction from a rape perpetrated in Forrest City, Arkansas in 1984. The victim, Ashley Stevens, was a 17-year-old cheerleader and a third cousin of then-Governor Bill Clinton.

He was castrated with his balls in a jar kept by the Sheriff in 1985 and sent to the state pen. Freed by Huckabee in 1999, he moved to Missouri where he raped and killed another woman. On June 22, 2001, DuMond was arrested and charged with the September 20, 2000, rape and murder of Carol Sue Shields of Parkville and raped/killed another woman for which he was about to be charged.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:43 PM (E4rtv)

255 236 Steven Colbert for president. OK, Steve run.

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A nation turns its lonely eyes to you

Woo hoo hoo

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 11:43 PM (CybdD)

256 ARiK,
I know from your posts yoh have plenty to contribute.

BeckoningChasm could blow us all away.

So could AOP with his projects and musings.

Get your shit together and submit a post. See what you come up with. Open Mike Night on the ONT could be super fun.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (A5RD0)

257 Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:23 PM (E4rtv)

I saw some AI generated thing of what I *think* (or could only imagine) was a Hitler speech in english by some "African" guy supposedly in Africa. I don't think any of it was real even though it was presented as being real - and it looked real.

Lot of stuff about "taking back the country" and "working for the future" and basically getting up off your ass to do it because it is "right", and it sounded extremely empty and leftarded and was honestly the most frightening thing I've seen in years.

Because I know that that kind of person if unleashed here has a world of very angry mental patients at the end of a puppet string. Watching a modern Khmer Rouge mobilized in slow motion since 2008 and seeing them head straight in that direction year on year while knowing it is what's going on, has been a sight, trust me.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (vE0+H)

258 Evening all!

46 I have seen Sting's daughter. It's self defense.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (X4yQA)

That's because she's a guy.... I'm pretty sure. Yup, another celebrity with a trans kid. Person had a small part in the movie "The Gentlemen". Overall the movie is pretty good, with Hugh Grant chewing the scenery.

Posted by: Effie Perrine at May 05, 2026 11:45 PM (b77PF)

259 Dumond died in prison before he could be charged with the second rape-murder in Missouri in 2005.

Dumond was undoubtedly a psychopath who managed to con Huckabee into releasing him from prison claiming that he had changed by embracing Christianity and the mean ole Clintons were responsible for keeping him in jail and having him castrated.

He should have never been released from prison.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:45 PM (E4rtv)

260 Let us remember the Bush plan was for Jeb! to run in 2000, but he messed that up by losing the Florida Governor race in '98. W was their second choice.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
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Please clap.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:46 PM (E4rtv)

261 Huckabee was the Jimmy Carter of the GOPe.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 11:46 PM (2GVsD)

262 Get your shit together and submit a post. See what you come up with. Open Mike Night on the ONT could be super fun.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (A5RD0)

An ONT with only one link?

Evil Roy Slade, perhaps?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 11:47 PM (1Ff7Z)

263 I love those Indiana primary results, mainly because those arrogant “Republican” uniparty members got their heads handed to them by the voters.

Coming up in Texas, I think Cornyn is gonna get his ass kicked by Paxton. One big tell - nobody in the media wants to talk about that runoff race anymore.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 11:47 PM (6w0jO)

264 And the winner of the inter-sectional victim pyramid at the Met Gala was the persyn who is a 'black transgender quadriplegic with cerebral palsy.'

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 11:48 PM (2GVsD)

265 Unlike other insulated containers
Ummm, I've never owned a thermos or other insulated container that had any sort of pressure relief valve. Ever.

Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 11:48 PM (rjPoz)

266 Sorry I'm late. I was waiting for the Monday ONT to drop.

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at May 05, 2026 11:48 PM (Xqite)

267 Think about it.

Open Mike night. Once a month. See what you can do. Submit your musings under an alias.

Entertain me!

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:49 PM (A5RD0)

268 Just read three articles about people getting fucked by bears around Yellowstone. For those tourist out there, keep in mind that they're bigger than you and unless you're packing serious heat with a license, stay away or at least keep your distance.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 11:49 PM (D1E+2)

269 Get your shit together and submit a post. See what you come up with. Open Mike Night on the ONT could be super fun.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (A5RD0)

You're planning a post about the local Autopsy Club?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 05, 2026 11:49 PM (qx7Zg)

270 (I like to intentionally mispronounce that word as DEB-a-clee)

duh-BACK-uhl

Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 11:49 PM (rjPoz)

271 Hi kids! What did I miss?

Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (I0N4X)

272 Lot of stuff about "taking back the country" and "working for the future" and basically getting up off your ass to do it because it is "right", and it sounded extremely empty and leftarded and was honestly the most frightening thing I've seen in years.

Because I know that that kind of person if unleashed here has a world of very angry mental patients at the end of a puppet string. Watching a modern Khmer Rouge mobilized in slow motion since 2008 and seeing them head straight in that direction year on year while knowing it is what's going on, has been a sight, trust me.
Posted by: ...
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So far, we've been lucky or the Lord has been looking after us like Bismarck's quote, ‘God has a special providence for fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.’

But that is exactly why I think the globalists want to flood the West with barbarians from uncivilized countries. They want to divide and conquer with the native populations being enslaved and oppressed by the newcomers.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (E4rtv)

273 Jeb was a big open borders guy. Because we had some moral obligation to roll out the red carpet for every misfit criminal piece of shit with an itch for taxpayer largesse that wanted into the country.

I think his wife Jimmy Kimmeled him.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (CybdD)

274 You mean there are people in the world who want to be Leonardo DiCrapio?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (2GVsD)

275 Huckabee was the Jimmy Carter of the GOPe.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 11:46 PM (2GVsD)

There was a time where I really thought they were gonna try and make him the nominee in 2012.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (vE0+H)

276 Running for President is a pretty good gig if you aren't a serious candidate. You just have to mention your sponsor's favorite pet peeves in your stump speeches and you get to roll around in the attention that you crave.

And who knows, maybe the stars will align and the job will drop into your lap, as happened to Clinton and Obama.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 11:51 PM (hNnmQ)

277 261 Huckabee was the Jimmy Carter of the GOPe.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Huckabee was a lot nicer to people than Carter was. Apparently Carter was a real sonuvabitch when he wasn't in public as well as vengeful. Huckabee was gulled by being an actual ordained minister prior to entering politics and dealing with cleaning up Arkansas after the Clintons went to DC.

They left a lot of messes behind them including Fahmy Malek, a state coroner who was so lousy at his job, he claimed that two yutes smoke so much dope that they went to sleep on the railroad tracks among his other awful pronouncements on curious deaths in Arkansas.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:53 PM (E4rtv)

278 So far, we've been lucky or the Lord has been looking after us like Bismarck's quote, ‘God has a special providence for fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.’

But that is exactly why I think the globalists want to flood the West with barbarians from uncivilized countries. They want to divide and conquer with the native populations being enslaved and oppressed by the newcomers.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (E4rtv)

LOL you've quoted that one before and yes.

But yeah I basically look at it the way Mexico appears to run their country. The criminals on the street enforce the streets and the criminals in government enforce the criminals. And maybe the hierarchy is not so straightforward but the idea remains and the law abiding are at the bottom.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:53 PM (vE0+H)

279 Dumond died in prison before he could be charged with the second rape-murder in Missouri in 2005.

Dumond was undoubtedly a psychopath who managed to con Huckabee into releasing him from prison claiming that he had changed by embracing Christianity and the mean ole Clintons were responsible for keeping him in jail and having him castrated.

He should have never been released from prison.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:45 PM (E4rtv)

He should have been machined gunned decades earlier.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:53 PM (snZF9)

280 Let us remember the Bush plan was for Jeb! to run in 2000, but he messed that up by losing the Florida Governor race in '98. W was their second choice.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
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Not to be forgetting the recent George P. Bush who ran for TX, Atty Gen. They even paid/enforced/tortured Louie Gohmert (who was locked in as a Rep) to give it up at a stalking horse against Paxton. - We could retire on the money they spent.

It wouldn't be a surprise if there wasn't Bush money behind Wesley Hunt's run in this TX senate primary.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (nzPxx)

281 Running for President is a pretty good gig if you aren't a serious candidate. You just have to mention your sponsor's favorite pet peeves in your stump speeches
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OLIGOCKY!!!!!

Posted by: Feel the Bern at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (vE0+H)

282 Greetings from Indiana State Senate District 01, where I have just finished mounting RINO Dan Dernulc's political scalp to my wall... and it looks beautiful! On behalf of Indiana, you are welcome, America! Now that all the RINOs can see for themselves what happens when you betray your base, maybe they might be a little less likely to stab us all in the back from here on out!!! If not, you know what to do! Your move, bitches!!!

Posted by: Mr. Right at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (qbYk4)

283 Posted by: Mr. Right at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (qbYk4)
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It's been fun to watch what's going on in Indiana tonight

Posted by: 496 at May 05, 2026 11:57 PM (sOtuf)

284 273 Jeb was a big open borders guy. Because we had some moral obligation to roll out the red carpet for every misfit criminal piece of shit with an itch for taxpayer largesse that wanted into the country.

I think his wife Jimmy Kimmeled him.
Posted by: Cicero
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Supposedly something similar about Pence but people from Indiana would know that better than I. I also think that is why Mark Sanford purposefully sabotaged his own possible run for the White House with his Argentinian floozy. He didn't want to run for it I think. You really have to have fire in the belly to do it as it is miserable work. Carter ran for two years after leaving GA governor's job and appeared at every little place, set up living in Iowa for a time, etc.

Hard enough to run statewide, very hard work to run across the country and most of the people running campaigns are scumbags that want power and money out of the gig.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:57 PM (E4rtv)

285 >>>You mean there are people in the world who want to be Leonardo DiCrapio?

Posted by: Anna Puma

>I like the 'art' of that film but the bear thing was silly and unrealistic. Still, entertaining.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 11:58 PM (D1E+2)

286 271 Hi kids! What did I miss?
Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:50 PM (I0N4X)

Muldoon!

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 05, 2026 11:58 PM (iCCzn)

287 He should have been machined gunned decades earlier.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Agreed.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:59 PM (E4rtv)

288 256 ARiK,
I know from your posts yoh have plenty to contribute.

BeckoningChasm could blow us all away.

So could AOP with his projects and musings.

Get your shit together and submit a post. See what you come up with. Open Mike Night on the ONT could be super fun.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (A5RD0)

Aw shucks...you are too kind.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:00 AM (QGaXH)

289 Greetings from Indiana State Senate District 01, where I have just finished mounting RINO Dan Dernulc's political scalp to my wall... and it looks beautiful! On behalf of Indiana, you are welcome, America! Now that all the RINOs can see for themselves what happens when you betray your base, maybe they might be a little less likely to stab us all in the back from here on out!!! If not, you know what to do! Your move, bitches!!!

Posted by: Mr. Right at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (qbYk4)

Definitely a most impressive night.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:01 AM (snZF9)

290 Get your shit together and submit a post. See what you come up with. Open Mike Night on the ONT could be super fun.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 11:44 PM (A5RD0)

Not if I submit anything. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:02 AM (snZF9)

291 After tonight’s election results in Indiana, I can’t help thinking about this movie clip:

https://tinyurl.com/vxbz7td6

Posted by: Mr. Right at May 06, 2026 12:02 AM (qbYk4)

292 Not to be forgetting the recent George P. Bush who ran for TX, Atty Gen. They even paid/enforced/tortured Louie Gohmert (who was locked in as a Rep) to give it up at a stalking horse against Paxton. - We could retire on the money they spent.

It wouldn't be a surprise if there wasn't Bush money behind Wesley Hunt's run in this TX senate primary.

Posted by: Braenyard

If not the Bushes, probably someone like Karl Rove who really deserved GWB's nickname for him as Turdblossom. Rove was trying to get Missouri to pass that awful ranked choice voter because Missouri was no longer a swing state.

They got ranked choice voting done in Alaska to protect worthless Murcow after Joe Miller knocked her off in the primary and she won (illegally according to law) as a write in independent with Mitch funding her.

All to protect those awful GOPe grifting machines--the Danforths in MO, the Bushes in TX, and the GOPe Murkowski Stevens machine in AK.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:02 AM (E4rtv)

293 Earlier today, I tried to take a joking poke at a Sometimes Karen, and was surprised to get a Humorless Scold response. I like her, as a rule, when she's not scoldilocks. But, a reminder there are certain folks with whom one should just never engage under any circumstance because the lightest remark can return darkness. Online and off.

A fellow I knew from high school I thought was a good friend, until one day his mask fell off to show his true sneering disdain for me, for reasons I never really understood, after which I reflected on how he'd been poison all along. Never interacted after that. No real loss. But sad.

Posted by: mindful webworker - democraps in disguise at May 06, 2026 12:03 AM (k0Y0k)

294 IndyStar@indystar - 2h

So far on Tuesday night, five President Donald Trump-endorsed Statehouse candidates ousted state lawmakers.

Sen. Jim Banks celebrated the news by saying that "President Trump is the single most popular Republican among Hoosier voters."

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (nzPxx)

295 Now that all the RINOs can see for themselves what happens when you betray your base, maybe they might be a little less likely to stab us all in the back from here on out!!! If not, you know what to do! Your move, bitches!!!

Posted by: Mr. Right
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I see Indiana likely to move a bit to the right statewide after this primary. Kemp in GA and McMasters in SC have to be crapping their pants over this.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (E4rtv)

296 After tonight’s election results in Indiana, I can’t help thinking about this movie clip:

https://tinyurl.com/vxbz7td6

Posted by: Mr. Right at May 06, 2026 12:02 AM (qbYk4)

Fitting. Definitely fitting.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (snZF9)

297 265 Unlike other insulated containers
Ummm, I've never owned a thermos or other insulated container that had any sort of pressure relief valve. Ever.
Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 11:48 PM (rjPoz)

I've always been kind of fascinated by the thermos. It keeps cold things cold, hot things hot. How does it know which is which? How does it know? How does it know?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (QGaXH)

298 Not sure what you can do in Spanish, other than swap ñ for n to make years into asses.
Posted by: mikeski

*******

My former business partner, an asshole South African practicing in San Antonio thought he was learning Spanish. A Hispanic friend said, "He is butchering the language!". He once asked a young patient, leaving the tilde off the 'n', " Quantos anos tiene tu?"

The little boy's eyes got real big and he timidly held up one finger and replied, "Solamente uno, señor!"

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:05 AM (I0N4X)

299 NICE: National Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Choke on it CNN

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:06 AM (nzPxx)

300 Oh BSD, ever run across Richard Thompson in NJ clubs.

He lives in New Jersey now instead of England with his third wife. Guitar and musical genius. Still touring on occasion with his grandson in the business. Think he is over 75 nowadays but still a wizard at both electric and acoustic guitar.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:07 AM (E4rtv)

301 I've always been kind of fascinated by the thermos. It keeps cold things cold, hot things hot. How does it know which is which? How does it know? How does it know?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (QGaXH)

The word you're looking for is Insulation.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:08 AM (snZF9)

302 Muldoon!
Posted by: Darrell Harris

***********

Harris!

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:08 AM (I0N4X)

303
>>>You mean there are people in the world who want to be Leonardo DiCrapio?

Is he one of those teenage turtles?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 06, 2026 12:08 AM (Cqx++)

304 Yet another AI cat video

https://tinyurl.com/3693v3aa

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 12:10 AM (rbvCR)

305 Oh BSD, ever run across Richard Thompson in NJ clubs.

He lives in New Jersey now instead of England with his third wife. Guitar and musical genius. Still touring on occasion with his grandson in the business. Think he is over 75 nowadays but still a wizard at both electric and acoustic guitar.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:07 AM (E4rtv)

He wouldn't be in any of the places I go to. I had to look him up to see who he is.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:10 AM (snZF9)

306 I've always been kind of fascinated by the thermos. It keeps cold things cold, hot things hot. How does it know which is which? How does it know? How does it know?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (QGaXH)

Fuckin' magnets.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:10 AM (vE0+H)

307 303
>>>You mean there are people in the world who want to be Leonardo DiCrapio?

Is he one of those teenage turtles?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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Faggots live in places other than America.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:11 AM (nzPxx)

308 I see Indiana likely to move a bit to the right statewide after this primary. Kemp in GA and McMasters in SC have to be crapping their pants over this.
Posted by: whig

Something something "elect the right people." Something something "the wrong people to do the right thing."

Posted by: Darth Milton at May 06, 2026 12:11 AM (VHUov)

309 It wouldn't be a surprise if there wasn't Bush money behind Wesley Hunt's run in this TX senate primary.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 11:54 PM (nzPxx)

Agreed. Hunt was a spoiler, assigned to keep Paxton from winning outright.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 06, 2026 12:12 AM (iCCzn)

310 He lives in New Jersey now instead of England with his third wife. Guitar and musical genius. Still touring on occasion with his grandson in the business. Think he is over 75 nowadays but still a wizard at both electric and acoustic guitar.
Posted by: whig

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There's a youtube vid of him doing "Vincent Black Lightning 1952, unaccompanied, at a singer/songwriter gig and ?Suzanne Vega is onstage with him watching his guitar riffs and her eyes are bugging out oof her skull and. her jaw is slack. Amazing guitar talent!

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:13 AM (I0N4X)

311 BSD, the guy has chops.
Tear Stained Letter live in the 80's with his former bandmates in Fairport Convention.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfBYoakHe4E

Solo on acoustic 2012

https://youtu.be/W8SCOvLVjlE

His live shows are a hoot. Probably the best guitarist that few have every heard of.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:13 AM (E4rtv)

312 Back when Obama first ran for President I was told that if I didn't vote for him I was a racist. I didn't fall for the crap. I don't vote for anyone's race or their sex. That's a stupid reason to vote for anyone. You vote for the person who best represents how you think will do the best job. The lesser of the two evils. Sometimes it may come down to the flip of a coin.

Posted by: Case at May 06, 2026 12:14 AM (9lqZe)

313 I don't think the Minnesota Wild have an answer for the Avalanche. Avs are just too talented top to bottom.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:16 AM (I0N4X)

314 There's a youtube vid of him doing "Vincent Black Lightning 1952, unaccompanied, at a singer/songwriter gig and ?Suzanne Vega is onstage with him watching his guitar riffs and her eyes are bugging out oof her skull and. her jaw is slack. Amazing guitar talent!
Posted by: muldoon

He has some interviews out there, mainly in UK, but a few here as he has toured the US extensively since the late 60's. But interestingly enough, he noted he purposefully did not follow blues guitarists unlike the rest of his Brit compatriots in the 60's. He got his influences from jazz, classical music, and Celtic folk songs.

He can play fast or slow and mixes it up during live shows. A lot of which are on Youtube now including those with his ex wife Linda Thompson.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:16 AM (E4rtv)

315 There's a youtube vid of him doing "Vincent Black Lightning 1952, unaccompanied, at a singer/songwriter gig and ?Suzanne Vega is onstage with him watching his guitar riffs and her eyes are bugging out oof her skull and. her jaw is slack. Amazing guitar talent!
Posted by: muldoon
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And that is both a tearjerker as a song he wrote and his performance of it varies over the years. Faster, slower, he just keeps it fresh. He mentioned playing a song the same way over and over again was not for him anyway.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:18 AM (E4rtv)

316 Folk singers and Metal don't run in the same lane.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:19 AM (nzPxx)

317 Off simian mavolent cow sock.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 12:20 AM (sAmhv)

318 Richard Thompson- Vincent Black Lightning

https://is.gd/yqgO48

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:20 AM (I0N4X)

319 I've been brooding for six months at least over the fact that the Left seemed to get so lucky with the name "ICE". They used to be the more innocuous INS.

I freaking love that magnificent bastard Trump.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:21 AM (vE0+H)

320 I don't think the Minnesota Wild have an answer for the Avalanche. Avs are just too talented top to bottom.
Posted by: muldoon

I think you're right. I'm rooting for Buffalo as a sentimental favorite to win it all.

Posted by: Archer at May 06, 2026 12:23 AM (wvc0i)

321 And Fairport Convention is famous in UK, Sandy Denny was part of that bunch until she got fired by being a bit out there. Nick Drake was kind of an orbiter but his weirdness never really made him someone to work with in a band.

Thompson left the band himself because he had a bandmate that got into speed and Thompson got sick of trying to play with the guy at concerts.

Massive discography of all sorts of songs over the years. Which in part led to his song, Guitar Heroes where he quite adequately demonstrates where he got certain techniques from including the Shadows.

Playboy once wrote him (as part of a story they planned to do), of naming the most important songs over the last 1000 years. Thompson ended up with an album and concert tour with songs dating back 1000 years as well as more modern songs he worked into the act.

Guy was already an encyclopedia of old folk music songs in UK so it wasn't a hard lift for him.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:24 AM (E4rtv)

322 I don't think the Minnesota Wild have an answer for the Avalanche. Avs are just too talented top to bottom.
Posted by: muldoon

They're a Minnesota sports franchise. Their lot in life is to be good enough to make the playoffs, but not good enough to win it all.

Not sure how the Twins pulled off the two WS wins.

But I'm not sure who else stops the Avs, either. Even the announcers in this game were saying it was basically the Stanley Cup final, with the two best teams meeting in the 2nd round of the playoffs.

Posted by: Darth Milton at May 06, 2026 12:24 AM (VHUov)

323 Hey Indiana RINOs: It’s FAFO’Clock!!!

Posted by: Mr. Right at May 06, 2026 12:24 AM (qbYk4)

324 McCain and Romney in their respective four years would have each destroyed the GOP for a generation or more. It was obvious at the time. So I really don't know what the least evil was. In McCain's case, Obama would have been back in 2012 and swept the country. In Romney's I suppose it would have been Hillary beating his ass as another "historic first" which would have worked against any Republican but Trump. You can't really say what "would" have happened, but that was the trajec... that was... the trajec... the path.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:24 AM (vE0+H)

325 Folk singers and Metal don't run in the same lane.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:19 AM (nzPxx)

I'm glad you said it. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:25 AM (snZF9)

326 I think you're right. I'm rooting for Buffalo as a sentimental favorite to win it all.

Posted by: Archer

********

Carolina v. Buffalo would be a fun Eastern Conference final.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:25 AM (I0N4X)

327 Off, sith economist sock.

Posted by: mikeski at May 06, 2026 12:25 AM (VHUov)

328 Well, my work is done here for tonight.

Looks like we had a good day in Indiana. Keep pushing, we'll have more in the future, some setbacks too. Remember folks, eye on the prize.

Good Night from 'Occupied' California.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:25 AM (QGaXH)

329 GOPe had been a growing, festering, pustule for years. Trump has lanced it a lot.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:28 AM (nzPxx)

330 Bedtime beckons. Good night y'all!

Endeavor to persevere.

Posted by: muldoon at May 06, 2026 12:30 AM (I0N4X)

331 Posted by: Braenyard
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If you heard his guitar soloes when he cuts loose, you would think they are metal at times. And he can play a mean acoustic guitar as well.

For what it is worth, some of the old Brit metal bands actually incorporate older Celtic melodies that the folk singers used into their work.

They were all in a small island touring around the clubs in the UK at a time where musicians kept stumbling into each other, particularly in London in those years in pubs after gigs or watching others play gigs.

E.g. a young Phil Collins tells of heading to a pub just about legal age or slightly under and Keith Moon was pulling the taps having a great old time as bartender until time was called. Pete Townshend was an early pub attendee at the UFO club and got to be good friends with David Gilmour--later putting him on the album. The Rolling Stones, Faces, Kinks, and the Who all knew each other as London based groups as well.

And while Keith Moon and John Entwistle were mad at Roger Daltrey at the time, they were hanging with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. They hit him up about their idea for a new band and Moon told them it would go over like a Lead Zeppelin.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:32 AM (E4rtv)

332 If only the GOPe could learn the simple lesson.

Giorgia Meloni@GiorgiaMeloni - 13h

Several fake photos of me are circulating these days, generated with artificial intelligence and passed off as real by some diligent opponent.

I have to acknowledge that whoever made them, at least in the case attached, also improved me quite a bit. But the fact remains that, in order to attack and invent falsehoods, anything is really used now.

The point, however, also goes beyond me. Deepfakes are a dangerous tool, because they can deceive, manipulate, and target anyone. I can defend myself. Many others do not.

For this reason, a rule should always apply: check before you believe, and believe before you share. Because today it happens to me, tomorrow it can happen to anyone
---------

She posted the phony photo with the statement.

https://tinyurl.com/ydh78xuf

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:35 AM (nzPxx)

333 I'm glad you said it. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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I trained in classical piano for about 10 years as a yute.

Can't play anymore due to arthritis but I've always liked a variety of music including some early metal. Classical, jazz, swing, big band, rock, some pop, and even punk/metal up to the 1980's. Digitizing all my lps reminded me of things I listened to once but forgot over the years from all sorts of musicians. Ironically I never cared much for folk back in the day but like it more as I get older.

Tinnitus in both ears, a side effect from psoriatic arthritis makes it a pain sometimes but music can even make that better for a time.

For me, the key marker is good song, good musicianship for that song, and I will give it a listen. If it is really good, then more of a listen. Third time, I might buy a copy of it.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:39 AM (E4rtv)

334 Vivek won his OH primary.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 06, 2026 12:41 AM (iCCzn)

335 334 Vivek won his OH primary.

Other guy was stupid and running against Trump. We shall see if Vivek can take out DeWino's Mini Fauci in the general.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:42 AM (E4rtv)

336 Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:39 AM (E4rtv)

Are you doing a little better these days? I guess I hope against hope you are.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:42 AM (vE0+H)

337 Discovered an interesting site then new information, to me, about pitches some involving tinnitus and other involving cognizance. Don't go away.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:43 AM (nzPxx)

338 Y'all have fun. Surgeon appointment tomorrow to see if the spine implant is bonding to bone.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:43 AM (E4rtv)

339 I would like to see a great many more RINOs disappeared in all 50 states.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 12:45 AM (0nHVk)

340 Incidentally I get a lot of food/cooking related videos on YT but it's getting out of hand - these chinese AI bot driven ones that are named like "Best cookies! No work! No calories! No oven!"

And they purportedly have millions of views.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 12:45 AM (vE0+H)

341 Almost forgot/suddenly remembered that I wanted to pass along this little bit of cheesecake found on 5mind.

Some guys would.

https://bit.ly/some-guys-would

Posted by: mindful webworker - what me wouldn't? at May 06, 2026 12:47 AM (k0Y0k)

342 Hmmm, this Richard Thompson dude. Since I got pulled into it, here's my thoughts if I had to do a technical breakdown. Guitar wise, nothing special at all difficulty wise, BUT, the dude got a great ability to make a lot of sound with doing very minimum. He plays around within the chord patterns, very minimum movements, but picks the right stuff. Thats his true magic. Like David Gilmour from pink floyd, not fast at all, not complex, but he does more with one frigging string than some guitar players do with 6. I think that Thompson dude's magic is doing stuff that sounds good, it fits, it compliments what he's doing without killing himself. It don't sound forced, or clumsy, and it flows. He could probably play endless variations of his songs and they would always sound good with the approach he has. He makes music with little effort. Thats why he sounds good. He fills the space with what matters. That is an art. Its not a technical thing, because there is very little of that. Its a soul thing that guides him.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:48 AM (snZF9)

343 speaking of DIY content:

CG short film on the extinction of the dinosaurs "Dinosaurs: The true story" - by P-L. Aeberhardt

youtu.be/gYXpRWHVIPE

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 12:49 AM (rbvCR)

344 Are you doing a little better these days? I guess I hope against hope you are.
Posted by: ...

Well, we shall see. Issue which I knew going forward with the surgery is that the implant changed the weight distribution of the back which is now putting more pressure on degenerative discs in the thoracic and lumbar. Can't get the normal steroid shots or nerve blocks until the surgeon tells me that the implant is bonding. Can't take NSAIDS because it affects that either. And insurance insists that i have steroid shots before I can get the more expensive ablation (which I had in 2021). And under weight and activity limits right now that probably will be extended depending on imaging tomorrow.

About all I can do is post here, drive a short distance to docs, fix a meal, and work on digitizing my record collection. I have about 600-700 hundred lps plus some collectors 45s to do over the next year. And also digitizing old family photos to distribute around to family while people are still living to enjoy them.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:49 AM (E4rtv)

345 Stop with the sampler plate FM radio mix. Yes. We've heard iron man. ten thousand times.

This is the whole problem with the classic rock format. If you didnt know better you would think that each of the legendary bands of the era had 2-4 good songs out of their entire catalog. Like everyone was The Knack or Flock of Seagulls back then

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 06, 2026 12:52 AM (N/KpB)

346 Its a soul thing that guides him.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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I would regard that as a fair review. I used to play Bartok, Stravinsky, etc. for presentations simply because I could hit the chords hard while something like Bach was simply not playing to my strengths. Mozart was in the middle.

But I would rather play like Professor Longhair.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:54 AM (E4rtv)

347 szynalski.com/tone-generator/
https://tinyurl.com/yknmx5ve

I used it to rate my hearing loss at pitches and volumes, you can adjust the volume and the htz. My thoughts were on what pitches are missing and the possibility of getting a board to alter or enhance missing or diminished areas. Didn’t take down the information on tinnitus but it referred to discovering what htz one is affected with and blocking or neutralizing it.

Per AI - Aspect Details
40 Hz - Cognitive Enhancement Improves focus and working memory
Neural Synchronization Facilitates coherent communication between brain regions
Potential Therapeutic Effects May aid in conditions like Alzheimer’s and fibromyalgia
How 40 Hz Works
Binaural Beats: Listening to slightly different tones in each ear can create a perceived 40 Hz frequency, helping the brain synchronize its activity to this rhythm.
Flow State: Engaging with 40 Hz can lead to a state where productivity and calmness coexist, enhancing overall mental performance.
In summary, E2 at 40 Hz is a frequency that significantly impacts brain function, particularly in enhancing cognitive abilities and potentially aiding in therapeutic contexts.

Practical Considerations

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:55 AM (nzPxx)

348 Summary ellipsis, it will take about a year. But I had to do something as I was losing feeling, dexterity, and strength in my hands. I can deal with endless muscle spasms and back pain, not being able to use hands makes it damn difficult to function in this life.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:55 AM (E4rtv)

349 Practical Considerations
While A7 is the highest note, it is important to note that E7 is often used in compositions. This is because notes above E7 can be quite challenging to play and are not commonly found in violin sheet music.

Summary of Violin Range
Note Frequency (Hz) Octave Position
G3 196 Lowest Note
E7 2637.02 Commonly Used
A7 3520 Highest Note

Dance band drums, what is the common pitch of the ride cymbal?
I need to know the pitches in htz

18" ride: ~300–420 Hz
20" ride: ~250–360 Hz
22" ride: ~220–320 Hz

Interesting that 40htz pitch is E which, I'm told is a favorite key for guitar players.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:56 AM (nzPxx)

350
Have you considered a hyperbaric chamber?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:00 AM (nzPxx)

351 Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:49 AM (E4rtv)

You're a good man. Prayers continue.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:01 AM (vE0+H)

352 Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 12:55 AM (E4rtv)

I'm sorry man. Not that I'd want anyone to go through that shit but you know I have a high regard for you.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:02 AM (vE0+H)

353 Braenyard,

Thanks. I have the webpage bookmarked for more messing around with.

I will have to play with it to get the exact pitch but my tinnitus is about 1100 khz or so in my left ear. Right ear is a bit harder to hear when the left is roaring.

I've had a dip in hearing as part of my psoriasis is targeting the scalp and the ear canal at times which is why docs think the tinnitus and hearing loss is related. Ironically, I used to hear with perfect pitch which is annoying to lose.

Spent a year in marching band and parents wanted me to be Glen Miller and thus a trombone. Want to make someone with perfect pitch crazy--give them a trombone to play--extremely difficult to hit the same notes identically which is bad enough on a piano, awful on open tuned instruments like a trombone.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 01:03 AM (E4rtv)

354 My left ear seems to be resonating between C#6 and D6 (1109-1135 hz).

Thanks Braenyard again, I can now tune my ears. Literally.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 01:05 AM (E4rtv)

355 350
Have you considered a hyperbaric chamber?
Posted by: Braenyard
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Not really. Have no problem with researching it. As it might help flares in psoriasis.

The tinnitus strikes worse when I am flaring from inflammation spiking. Weather changes, stress, sleep issues can all trigger it. And psoriatic arthritis likes to move around in targeting as it attacks the underlying layers of skin as the enemy of the immune system. That is what does the damage if the skin happens to be in a certain spot.

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 01:08 AM (E4rtv)

356 Interesting that 40htz pitch is E which, I'm told is a favorite key for guitar players.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 12:56 AM (nzPxx)

Yeah, E is used a lot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 01:12 AM (snZF9)

357 I'm sorry man. Not that I'd want anyone to go through that shit but you know I have a high regard for you.
Posted by: ...
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Thanks deeply for the prayers that you have given in my name. There are others here that have it far worse including cancer, amputations, severe heart issues, etc. Mine is just pain and back spasms for the most part now along with the arthritis.

My problem is that I cannot travel long distances right now and my mother is in a state requiring a long trip to see her. She is in rehab after breaking her hip in a fall at her memory care facility. Having to rely on my sister, the facility, and our hired social worker to visit my mom in care to make sure things are ok. She has vascular dementia so it is hard to check on her condition by talking with her.

Makes me feel like I am failing as a child because I cannot be there now for her. That is what is bothering me (along with the damn insurance co and hospital billing dispute over my pre approved surgery.)

Posted by: whig at May 06, 2026 01:15 AM (E4rtv)

358 Whig, I can sympathize.

How some people dread dentists is how I feel about back doctors. This comes from growing up in a sawmill town where you would commonly see some poor bastard slowly shuffling down the street, hunched over like he was off to ring the bells at Notre Dame, with people clucking about how he had gotten "back surgery."

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 06, 2026 01:17 AM (hNnmQ)

359 Whig I'm sorry about those feelings. They are reasonable feelings but not entirely true.

I don't think you would judge me so harshly if it you heard that was me in the identical situation as you.

You might think less of me, OTOH, if I didn't feel bad about it so I get why you do.

But "failing" is a strong word. I get the impression you are the type to generally do what you can and not a fraction less, and often more. So rather than "failing" let's call it not living up to your own high expectations for yourself.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:23 AM (vE0+H)

360 CG short film on the extinction of the dinosaurs "Dinosaurs: The true story" - by P-L. Aeberhardt

youtu.be/gYXpRWHVIPE

Posted by: Kindltot at May 06, 2026 12:49 AM (rbvCR)

That was fantastic. They definitely knew how to build suspense!

Posted by: pookysgirl hopes Dino sees this at May 06, 2026 01:23 AM (Wt5PA)

361 {{{whig}}} you are not in any way failing as a child, I am sorry that you are dealing with all of this. Prayers will continue.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 01:24 AM (0nHVk)

362 Interesting that with all the medical inventions and improvements over the last half century, hearing is about the least developed.

You're going deaf, here's a prescription for hearing aids. That's like a prescription for a wooden leg.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:24 AM (nzPxx)

363 >>>But "failing" is a strong word. I get the impression you are the type to generally do what you can and not a fraction less, and often more. So rather than "failing" let's call it not living up to your own high expectations for yourself.
Posted by: ...
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Along with our prayers.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:26 AM (nzPxx)

364 You're going deaf, here's a prescription for hearing aids. That's like a prescription for a wooden leg.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:24 AM (nzPxx)

Karnak opens the envelope: "What you get from listening to an Obama speech."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 06, 2026 01:28 AM (utfVc)

365 362 Interesting that with all the medical inventions and improvements over the last half century, hearing is about the least developed.

You're going deaf, here's a prescription for hearing aids. That's like a prescription for a wooden leg.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:24 AM (nzPxx)

"I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that you have cataracts. The good news is that your insurance covers this state-of-the-art treatment: a brand new magnifying glass!"

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 01:36 AM (Sy6m/)

366 I got a friend in a nursing home right now. He's quite older than me. I don't expect him to last another 2 weeks. I want to fucking strangle him, because it don't have to be this way. He stopped eating and drinking weeks ago. No heart problems, blood work is great, no BP problems, sugar is fine. He will not listen to doctors, will not take meds, refuses treatments. I don't know what the fuck is going on in his head. He says he can't swallow, but won't let them find out why. he has a hernia, but won;t let them operate. It goes on and on. I see people fighting for every day they can get and this chucklehead is content to just waste away in bed when he has nothing that can't be treated. I don't know if its dementia or what, but he is deathly afraid of doctors. He shuts down every suggestion. He can't see good, needs new glasses, has the insurance and it won't cost him a dime. Nope, don't want to hear it. I'm baffled by it all.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 01:38 AM (snZF9)

367 Bers, your friend seems to have *some level* of cognitive impairment. Nothing makes sense in dementia.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 01:41 AM (rdVOm)

368
Doctor: I have good news and bad news.
Patient: Okay, shoot.
Doctor: The bad news is you have Alzheimer's.
Patient: Ok. And what's the bad news?

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:44 AM (vE0+H)

369 So sorry, BDD, that clearly wasn't directed your way. I will pray for you and your friend.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 01:47 AM (vE0+H)

370 Dip your hand in heaven's waters
All of life's abundance in a
Drop of condensation

https://youtu.be/rLDI-7MyBoM

And that's a big g'nite, y'all.💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - forgiveness is forever at May 06, 2026 01:49 AM (k0Y0k)

371 Some people just want to die others never give up.
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"I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that you have cataracts. The good news is that your insurance covers this state-of-the-art treatment: a brand new magnifying glass!"
Posted by: SciVo
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Thank Obunghole for that.
Medicare bought me a pair of Bauch and Lombs.
For an extra grand I got the one's that attached to the muscle and adjusts like normal.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 01:50 AM (nzPxx)

372 Evenin’, All.

Whig, I wish you all the best in your health struggles.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 01:53 AM (77rzZ)

373 Thanks for the words everyone, going to bed.

Berserker, sounds like your friend might have depression and has just given up. That can happen in life changes. Guy really needs someone to talk too it seems but sometimes a stranger like a priest, minister, or counselor is required if the matter is embarrassing to the patient. Loss of face fears can lead people to avoid hard conversations.

Posted by: whig's phone at May 06, 2026 01:57 AM (E4rtv)

374 LOL AOP!

Bers, sorry about your friend, could be some deep trauma there or as others have mentioned he is experiencing some major cognitive issues/

Hiya JQ, how are you?

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 02:01 AM (0nHVk)

375 Bers, that was not sarcasm, I just hit the wrong key and didn't notice.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 02:03 AM (0nHVk)

376 Hi, Debby!

Just reading/dozing... reading/dozing, LOL.

Got nothing accomplished today, but that's okay. Girl needs a day off once in a while, yes?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:03 AM (rdVOm)

377 Bers, your friend seems to have *some level* of cognitive impairment. Nothing makes sense in dementia.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 01:41 AM (rdVOm)

This is what I'm thinking. It has to be some kind of dementia. I have zero experience with that because nobody in my family ever had it, so I have no clue about all the shit that happens. Somebody told me that late stage dementia patients lose the ability to swallow, but it has happened in early cases. I have no clue. He got some kind of mental block, a paranoia, something. When this first started happening another friend took him to the hospital. The doctor saw the hernia and says we can fix that no problem. Nope, didn't want to hear it. Another time they wanted to do an MRI. He says no I'm claustrophobic. I said dude, you know whats real claustrophobic? A fucking casket. Didn't want to hear it. He was having a hard time peeing. They gave him flomax. He took it for 2 days said it made him dizzy and stopped, so he stopped drinking. He says they could fix it but its too terrible to talk about. I have no clue. It has to be all in his head.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 02:04 AM (snZF9)

378 Hi, DDS. Hope you are well.

Posted by: Bulg at May 06, 2026 02:07 AM (77rzZ)

379 Got nothing accomplished today, but that's okay. Girl needs a day off once in a while, yes?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:03 AM (rdVOm)

I got nothing done today because of yang poon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 02:11 AM (snZF9)

380 Debby. 🤗

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:12 AM (vE0+H)

381 Bers. Wow. Your friend has a lot going on. He's in a nursing home? There's a reason for that-- I mean, you don't just *check in* to skilled nursing facility on a whim-- doctor must order it. "Failure to thrive" is a catch-all that can be used for admission, but still must be by dr. order...

Hubby has issues with swallowing now. He no longer can have foods in his room; must go to dining area for all meals so they can tell if he's choking/aspirating food. I can't even leave snacks & treats any more. Sad.

His usual *defiant act* is refusing meds. Very common with all forms of dementia, btw.

Again, sorry about your friend!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:12 AM (rdVOm)

382 Yang poon.. LOL. The words make me chuckle..

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:15 AM (rdVOm)

383 Bers. Wow. Your friend has a lot going on. He's in a nursing home? There's a reason for that-- I mean, you don't just *check in* to skilled nursing facility on a whim-- doctor must order it. "Failure to thrive" is a catch-all that can be used for admission, but still must be by dr. order...

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:12 AM (rdVOm)

yeah, nursing home. I would think he was ordered there from the hospital because he refused to let any doctors treat or help him. They must have saw the writing on the wall.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 02:15 AM (snZF9)

384 So sorry for what you two are going through JQ.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:19 AM (vE0+H)

385 I had better shuffle off to bed, night all and here's to better days ahead.

Posted by: ... at May 06, 2026 02:19 AM (vE0+H)

386 Very sad, Bers. Yeah, hospitals are for healing. Nursing homes are for ~~keeping those bodies alive long enough to squeeze every last dollar out before they die~~ managing the decline.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:20 AM (rdVOm)

387 When I turned the tone generator off last night it was as if the world stopped it was so quiet. Not that it was loud, it was set at 3% but like you get comfortable with the hum of an engine then suddenly it's gone.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:21 AM (nzPxx)

388 Tone generator? Braenyard, does it help with tinnitus?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:26 AM (rdVOm)

389 Yang poon.. LOL. The words make me chuckle..

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:15 AM (rdVOm)

Right? Frigging yang pooon. I was putting an engine together and I was working with the lifter blocks. They are basically the blocks that have the lifter bores, but are removable. If they wear out you just get new ones. Kinda nice really. Well of course they are made wrong because yang poon. The bores were all off center and the screw holes weren't even accurate. Good USA made lifter blocks are $500, and these are probably $100, but they never used to be shitty like this. I think the supplier changed where he gets them from. I had the shop dude order ones that are made in japan. They are real nice, it was what he should have got in the first place, but the books don't specify where they come from. It was easy to tell with these, because they are shit. I found an old box and got the part# and we matched it up in the books. Yang poon strikes again.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 02:26 AM (snZF9)

390 210
The young woman whining about getting fired, and all the nasty comments she got -- what did she post? A threat to kill the President? You zany funster. Too bad they took it the wrong way. And that the threat is a felony.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 11:17 PM (t1fZA)

I've never heard of a Lefty Lunatic being fired for any such thing before. Or getiing a mildly threatening letter. So that's interesting, if it's actually real. It kind of sounds like some sort of parody.

She says she shouldn't have posted whatever it was, but then gives excuses "POTUS prob didn't see it" (when obviously it's about inciting others to violence) and goes on to demonize Trump as someone spouting violent rhetoric - AGAIN. Then says "Leave me alone!"

So, you shouldn't have, but Trump is literally Hitler, so it's really his fault. Got it.

Posted by: MrExcitement at May 06, 2026 02:28 AM (ovdkm)

391 Posted by: ...

Thanks. Sweet dreams to you!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:28 AM (rdVOm)

392 Anybody else see Amon Amarth in MD tonight? Fantastic show. Need to get me a horn holster, lol.

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at May 06, 2026 02:30 AM (88/1G)

393 Brave AI

Exposure to 40 Hz sensory stimulation (via light, sound, or ultrasound) restores gamma brainwave oscillations, which are typically disrupted in Alzheimer’s patients, leading to improved memory, learning, and cognitive function.

This non-invasive therapy enhances neural connectivity and synchronizes brain activity, with combined audiovisual stimulation showing superior results in reducing cognitive decline compared to single-modality treatments.

Physically, 40 Hz stimulation directly targets pathological buildups by reducing amyloid-beta (Aβ

plaques and tau tangles in the brain.

It achieves this by activating microglia (brain immune cells) to clear toxic proteins and by dilating meningeal lymphatic vessels and blood vessels, which accelerates the glymphatic system’s ability to flush waste from the brain parenchyma into the cerebrospinal fluid.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:30 AM (nzPxx)

394 "and these are probably $100, but they never used to be shitty like this"

Yang Poon, meet Dung Dong...

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at May 06, 2026 02:32 AM (88/1G)

395 I've always been kind of fascinated by the thermos. It keeps cold things cold, hot things hot. How does it know which is which? How does it know? How does it know?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at May 06, 2026 12:04 AM (QGaXH)
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The word you're looking for is Insulation.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 12:08 AM (snZF9)
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True, ARiK seems highly insulated from the world.

BTW, we have one of the recalled thermoses, Bought in on Amazon about 8 years ago, I think. Amazon sent me the recall notice last week. I asked for a refund but still waiting to hear back from Thermos.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 06, 2026 02:35 AM (lgmVC)

396 I got some yang poon parts from a US outfit, about 20 years ago... freaking wheel cylinders for my old Ford truck didn't fit! Castings were too large so wouldn't fit under the (whatever the hell you call it....) stud that holds the shoe return springs. Double checked the part numbers, yep that's what they sent... fk it. Went to Napa for different ones.

Oh, and the transmission mount's holes didn't line up with crossmember's holes. All other dimensions were spot-on.

Haha, that project was a comedy of error, but I finished it! Never again, she muttered...

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:39 AM (rdVOm)

397 Sweet dreams Horde, I need to sleep.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 06, 2026 02:39 AM (0nHVk)

398 Brave AI

How many hertz is the trumpet's high C? (big deal for trumpet players)
The trumpet's high C is approximately 1046.5 Hz.

What are the htz of the low E string on the double bass instrument?
The low E string on a double bass is tuned to 41.2 Hz. This is the fundamental frequency of the open E1 string, which is the lowest note on a standard four-string double bass.

What is the htz on a standard electric guitar?
A standard electric guitar in standard tuning has the following fundamental frequencies for its open strings:

Low E (6th string): 82.41 Hz
A (5th string): 110.00 Hz
D (4th string): 146.83 Hz
G (3rd string): 196.00 Hz
B (2nd string): 246.94 Hz
High E (1st string): 329.63 Hz

These frequencies are based on the international standard pitch of A4 = 440 Hz

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:42 AM (nzPxx)

399 I have four thermos's. The safety relief is they break seal well before the top disengage the threads. I wonder what idiot fucked up that redesign. Reinventing the wheel gets old and costly. Stick with what works.

Posted by: Reforger at May 06, 2026 02:42 AM (ZFqKB)

400 'Night, Debby!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:44 AM (rdVOm)

401 I got some yang poon parts from a US outfit, about 20 years ago... freaking wheel cylinders for my old Ford truck didn't fit! Castings were too large so wouldn't fit under the (whatever the hell you call it....) stud that holds the shoe return springs. Double checked the part numbers, yep that's what they sent... fk it. Went to Napa for different ones.

Oh, and the transmission mount's holes didn't line up with crossmember's holes. All other dimensions were spot-on.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:39 AM (rdVOm)

Yup, yang poon. The problem is all aftermarket stuff is yang poon. Mostly the bolt on crap like fenders, oil tanks, gas tanks, headlight assemblies, tail lights, etc. Very few American companies make that, and if they do its custom looking shit, not reproductions of original stuff. You're not going to find an American company making repro gas tanks for a 1956 panhead, but Taiwan does, so you have no choice. You can find American stuff for engines and transmissions, and its all I use. Pricey, but it works. There are a few times where the yang poon stuff is ok IF its made right, and its a crap shoot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 02:48 AM (snZF9)

402 Low E (6th string): 82.41 Hz
A (5th string): 110.00 Hz
D (4th string): 146.83 Hz
G (3rd string): 196.00 Hz
B (2nd string): 246.94 Hz
High E (1st string): 329.63 Hz

These frequencies are based on the international standard pitch of A4 = 440 Hz
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _

So the next string is 440?

Posted by: Reforger at May 06, 2026 02:48 AM (ZFqKB)

403 There was a period of time that Ford was notorious for changing parts in the middle of the year sometimes more than once. Tried to purchase u-joints and the parts guy needed a serial number because Ford had changed them up mid stream.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:49 AM (nzPxx)

404 Oh yeah-- Taiwan-- there's another! Got a new alternator for my previous car. New, because sick & tired of sh1tty rebuilds...and better warranty.

Surprise! Mounting holes not quite right! Hadn't exchanged the old one yet, so mapped the holes & drilled the "new" one correctly. Meh. Got it installed and no problemo.

Thought about keeping & rebuilding the old one, but knew the car wouldn't last that long so took it in & got my core charge back.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:54 AM (rdVOm)

405 I'm not math, doesn't seem like perfect continuity between htz and standard pitches. If AOP is here, he may have an answer.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:55 AM (nzPxx)

406 U-joints too? Whew, I didn't have any problem there. Old beast had the 2-pc drive line, so 3 u-joints and a carrier bearing.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 02:59 AM (rdVOm)

407 Brave says: Bingo

The A note immediately above the high E string (329.63 Hz) on a guitar is A4, which has a frequency of 440.00 Hz.

This note is located at the 5th fret of the 1st (high E) string and serves as the international standard tuning pitch (A440).

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 03:00 AM (nzPxx)

408 My man, Charles Payne, a great Pro-American.
WallStreetStrategies makes me money.
Positive attitude, always going for yardage.

https://tinyurl.com/45fsahej

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 03:08 AM (nzPxx)

409 There was a period of time that Ford was notorious for changing parts in the middle of the year sometimes more than once. Tried to purchase u-joints and the parts guy needed a serial number because Ford had changed them up mid stream.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:49 AM (nzPxx)

That would drive me nuts. Harley has done that only a few times. What does piss me off is the parts books because they don't list the change accurately. Harley changed the gear tooth pitch on everything in the cam chamber in late 1977, basically mid year. The cam, pinion gear, and breather gear. They can be used as a set, but can't be miss matched. You can put a 1978 gear set in a 1971 if you use them as a set, but you can be using a mix. What do parts books say? 77-back, 78-forward. Totally wrong, a late 77 uses the 78-up set. If you didn't know this and were some schmo looking online for parts and happened to have a late 77, you can't be using what the book would call 1977-back. I constantly fight with some of these shop owners over shit like that. They order the wrong shit.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 03:09 AM (snZF9)

410 Dang, Bers.. I'd be b1tching at the parts houses to fix their fking books!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:16 AM (rdVOm)

411 At least Ford published those mid-year changes. After the fact, maybe.. but they DID it.

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:19 AM (rdVOm)

412 Can't remember how many yang poon mechanical fuel pumps I went through over the years... pressed fittings that just popped out, mainly... others had crap diaphragms *right out of the box*

Grrrr!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:25 AM (rdVOm)

413 It achieves this by activating microglia (brain immune cells) to clear toxic proteins and by dilating meningeal lymphatic vessels and blood vessels, which accelerates the glymphatic system’s ability to flush waste from the brain parenchyma into the cerebrospinal fluid.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 02:30 AM (nzPxx)

That was a lot of words I didn't understand. But it sounds way cool.

Posted by: tcn in AK at May 06, 2026 03:27 AM (DwqWV)

414 Can't remember how many yang poon mechanical fuel pumps I went through over the years... pressed fittings that just popped out, mainly... others had crap diaphragms *right out of the box*

Grrrr!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:25 AM (rdVOm)

I put a new horn on a bike. It didn't work. I opened another, and that didn't work. I opened a 3rd, and that didn't work. I grabbed a used 4th one of a different style we had laying around and it worked fine. 3 bad identical horns.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 03:34 AM (snZF9)

415 I put a new horn on a bike. It didn't work. I opened another, and that didn't work. I opened a 3rd, and that didn't work. I grabbed a used 4th one of a different style we had laying around and it worked fine. 3 bad identical horns.
Posted by: Berserker

Kwality! LOL! They got child- & slave-labor... whaddathey gonna do? Fire them?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:39 AM (rdVOm)

416 *wanders in*
*grab abandoned drink glass off table, chugs dregs*
*chokes on cigar butt at bottom of glass*
*wanders out, coughing violently*

Posted by: Late Night Lurker at May 06, 2026 03:41 AM (JDhDw)

417 That was a lot of words I didn't understand. But it sounds way cool.
Posted by: tcn in AK
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Same boat, side effects are nil. I put it on as soon as I read it and have it on now. It will remain on while the computer is on (18 hrs a day) until I read something negative.

Volume is at 3% so it doesn't interfere,

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 03:42 AM (nzPxx)

418 I'd rather futz around with electric horns, than mechanical fuel pumps. At least the testing is easier with horns!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:50 AM (rdVOm)

419 *wanders in*
*grab abandoned drink glass off table, chugs dregs*
*chokes on cigar butt at bottom of glass*
*wanders out, coughing violently*
Posted by: Late Night Lurker at May 06, 2026 03:41 AM

Ya could've just come up to the bar & got a fresh drink, ya know...

LOL!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:53 AM (rdVOm)

420 USAF Says Former Qatari 747 Boeing Ready For USA Paint Scheme

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:06 AM (nzPxx)

421 I'd rather futz around with electric horns, than mechanical fuel pumps. At least the testing is easier with horns!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 03:50 AM (rdVOm)

Yeah I keep a battery on the bench with some leads for testing things. I have a power probe which is a pretty fine item for when I'm building wiring harnesses. I'll just hook it to that battery and test the circuits. Pretty amazing battery actually. Its a lithium and it hasn't been charged in 2 years. Its still holding almost 13 volts. Anti-grav is the brand.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 06, 2026 04:11 AM (snZF9)

422 Trump just declared May 15th/16th National Shabbat Day.

The Groypers and Wokes are going insane.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 06, 2026 04:12 AM (nzPxx)

423 Yeah I keep a battery on the bench with some leads for testing things. I have a power probe which is a pretty fine item for when I'm building wiring harnesses. I'll just hook it to that battery and test the circuits. Pretty amazing battery actually. Its a lithium and it hasn't been charged in 2 years. Its still holding almost 13 volts. Anti-grav is the brand.
Posted by: Berserker

Sweet!

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 04:14 AM (rdVOm)

424 My (estranged now) older bro has an AC powered DC transformer. Variable voltage. He uses mainly for circuit testing, but also for running some of his "toys". He's a tinkerer. (Too bad he's also a narcissistic jerk, IMO)

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 04:20 AM (rdVOm)

425 Late start again

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2026 04:24 AM (Ia/+0)

426 422 Trump just declared May 15th/16th National Shabbat Day.

The Groypers and Wokes are going insane.
Posted by: Braenyard

TBF, them going insane is a short walk. BTW, what is Shabbat? Sounds familiar (going back to Israel post Persian exile?)

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 06, 2026 04:28 AM (sAmhv)

427 Groypers

I keep seeing this word. Afraid to ask wtf it means. Urban dictionary time?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 04:29 AM (rdVOm)

428 Lovely picture up top. Thanks!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:30 AM (ELdpA)

429 "Groypers" are Nick Fuentes's fans/followers/clique.

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 04:33 AM (Sy6m/)

430 Tech thread is up!

Posted by: SciVo at May 06, 2026 04:34 AM (Sy6m/)

431 This is what the net says about "Groypers":

Their mascot is a cartoon frog called "Groyper," a variant of the "Pepe" meme used widely among extremist groups.

Since I have never listened to thing Nick Fuentes had said of read anything by him, I couldn't tell you more than that, although supposedly he's a white nationalist. Sounds to me as if his influence is exaggerated and he's an "op".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2026 04:37 AM (WFtAr)

432 Thanks, SciVo and FenelonSpoke!

I figured it's just another pejorative for leftards to throw out at anyone who disagrees with them. Not too far off, huh?

Posted by: JQ at May 06, 2026 04:40 AM (rdVOm)

Baby Jerks Cafe

Cow on vacation.

A dream for Duncanthrax. More fear.

Neat mountain ledge.

Baby goats dancing to the Ghana Funeral Dance music.

Baby hedgehogs.

Rescue tiger loves his red ball.

Roar.

I would not make it. Not because of the snakes, just because I don't want to look like a Stilt-Nerd.

Dog wants to play fetch on a train.

This is like herding cats.

«Sofia, have you seen my phone?» pic.twitter.com/s8L7Pc3sYG
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 4, 2026

The baby boy just met women for the first time. 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/vfCgEgWUCU
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) April 29, 2026

Baby rhino protects its mother, thinking vets have done something bad to his mom. pic.twitter.com/3gYGKIhVd6
— The Best (@Thebestfigen) November 13, 2025

The way the bear cub walks.. 😅 pic.twitter.com/bXGDXJ1ObA
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) April 25, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 07:30 PM

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1 Too cute!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (Vvh2V)

2 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (Ia/+0)

3 Wait. What?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:36 PM (ndZc7)

4 I would not make it. Not because of the snakes, just because I don't want to look like a Stilt-Nerd.
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Can't snakes climb poles?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 07:37 PM (gnNyN)

5 A dream for Duncanthrax. More fear.

The horror! The horror!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 07:37 PM (0sNs1)

6 Have been busy all day so just saw pics from the met gala. Have to get this off my chest before perusing cute videos. Lena Dunham is awful looking. CardiB is as well. Jeebus how do these women think that looking like an idiot on the red carpet is a good thing?

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 05, 2026 07:38 PM (2NHgQ)

7 I was hoping for the twelfth evening of a mephitic-free Café.

Alas, t'was not to be. Like rust and evil, but mostly evil, Big Penguin never sleeps.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 07:39 PM (0sNs1)

8 First read that as 'rescue tiger likes his Red Bull'

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:39 PM (2GVsD)

9 He's got the Bear Necessities
The simple Bear Necessities
Don't worry about your troubles and your strife

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:39 PM (Ia/+0)

10 Had an attack of puppy deprivation the other day. I can have a puppy but miss the unbelievable cuteness and puppy breath.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 05, 2026 07:40 PM (z2aPa)

11 That hedgehog video is almost obscene. I do not need to see that much hedgehog ass.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:41 PM (zZu0s)

12 Good evening, horde.

Beware of attack dog, indeed. Attacked my cold, black, little heart. Lookit that little sweetheart!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (zYpTz)

13 Kid, thats just the beginning, its all downhill from there

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

14 Texas rat snakes would be up one of those poles in no time.

Fortunately, they're non-venomous, non-threatening, and pretty docile.

They do love getting into the chicken coop and chowing down on an egg. :-(

Fawn season is upon us. Have seen the little ones gamboling (albeit unsteadily) after mama in the last few days.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (0sNs1)

15 Of course you can wait.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at May 05, 2026 07:43 PM (YlWIZ)

16 Kid, thats just the beginning, its all downhill from there
Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

*fistbump*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:43 PM (zZu0s)

17 Yelling baby girl is already doing bird hands.

Posted by: huerfano at May 05, 2026 07:43 PM (VJX5o)

18 And unless i am mistaken, a redhead.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:44 PM (zZu0s)

19 I would not make it. Not because of the snakes, just because I don't want to look like a Stilt-Nerd.

Put a piece of wood on your head so you are taller than a hyena

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 05, 2026 07:45 PM (/+uur)

20 BEWARE OF ATTACK DOG

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"That's what we call 'A Tasty Morsel' in Indonesia."

/obligatory Barry Soetoro

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:47 PM (9Kqhl)

21 6 Have been busy all day so just saw pics from the met gala.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 05, 2026 07:38 PM (2NHgQ)

Holy moley, I hadn't looked at any of that. Cardi B's getup looks like something that came out of liposuction.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 07:48 PM (zYpTz)

22 The baby boy just met women for the first time. 🤣🤣

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[Alternate Caption:] "Hillary Rodham, The Younger Years"

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:49 PM (9Kqhl)

23 Holy moley, I hadn't looked at any of that. Cardi B's getup looks like something that came out of liposuction.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 07:48 PM (zYpTz)

I called it the elephant man outfit.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:50 PM (kxLc1)

24 The Met Gala - vile people in ghastly attire.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:50 PM (2GVsD)

25 awwww! fierce little guardian of the home!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 07:51 PM (VyBeY)

26 I wonder what Cardi B's reception was at the gala besides that ridiculous outfit.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:52 PM (kxLc1)

27
That hedgehog video is almost obscene. I do not need to see that much hedgehog ass.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Peachy keen

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:52 PM (Cqx++)

28 The way the bear cub walks.. 😅

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That's gotta be either Peter Dinklage, Robert Reich, or Ketanji Brown "Affirmative Action" Jackson in a furry costume.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:53 PM (9Kqhl)

29 The problem with AI is that now I can't trust aNY video, and think they're all fake -- including all the vides embedded in this thread.

AI has thus made everything worse, and drained the enjoyment out of life.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 07:54 PM (Av6i5)

30 What even *is* the Met Gala? Is there a show? Or dinner? Open bar? The fuck with these people?! Celeries are shit-folk with way too much money.

I'm in a mood right now, you guys.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)

31 30, mood, shmood, you're spot-on anyway!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 07:59 PM (VyBeY)

32 What even *is* the Met Gala? Is there a show? Or dinner? Open bar? The fuck with these people?! Celeries are shit-folk with way too much money.

I'm in a mood right now, you guys.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)

It is just a cakewalk, but for movie stars.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 07:59 PM (rbvCR)

33 I'm in a mood right now, you guys.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM

Care to join me in the holosuite?

Posted by: Guinan at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (0sNs1)

34 What the heck is a cakewalk?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (Cqx++)

35 Double-barreled Penguin Content is a crowd pleaser beyond measure. Except for the few maladjusted posters.

Posted by: Penguin Liberation Front at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (oftw2)

36 The Met Gala - vile people in ghastly attire.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:50 PM (2GVsD)

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i saw a photo of whom I presumed to be Yoko Ono, but it was Madonna.

/Ugh, what do you call Hollywood for ugly people (besides D.C.)?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (9Kqhl)

37 I'm in a mood right now, you guys.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)

Moods! *scoffs*

Moods are a thing for cattle- and loveplay- not fighting!

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 08:01 PM (zZu0s)

38
What the heck is a Cakewalk?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (Cqx++)

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It's a music production software company, but that's not important now ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 08:02 PM (9Kqhl)

39 Kid, thats just the beginning, its all downhill from there

heh

Posted by: Notorious BFD at May 05, 2026 08:02 PM (ceJ0R)

40
Do not touch the penguin.
Do not accept gifts from the penguin.
Do not make eye contact with the penguin.
Do not interact with the penguin in any way.
Stay safe out there!

Posted by: Penguin Facts at May 05, 2026 08:03 PM (vFG9F)

41 I want to do an experiment with Pandas. A 500 foot sidewalk. On one side of the sidewalk (which is 6 feet wide) are a string of fully operational combines spinning their blades. On the other side is a sheer drop of a cliff. Behind them are slowly moving riding lawn mowers.

If you start with 10 Pandas....how many get to the end of the 500 foot sidewalk.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 08:03 PM (dIske)

42 One of the Jenner spawn had an interesting dress; it looks as though the top of the dress had slipped off. Fit the theme. If Bezos wife's dress dress wasn't do low cut, it would've been stunning. She was paying homage to Madame X, but it was just too vulgar. Beyoncé would've been perfect at Halloween, but the 5000 foot long feathery cape was ridiculous, though not the most ridiculous one by any stretch.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:05 PM (Vvh2V)

43 A dream for Duncanthrax. More fear.

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👏👏👏👏

😂

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 08:05 PM (GD0B3)

44 I'm in a mood right now, you guys.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)

What has mood to do with it? You fight when the necessity arises—no matter the mood! Mood’s a thing for cattle or making love or playing the baliset. It’s not for fighting ..."

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 08:06 PM (3sXRv)

45 >>>Baby goats dancing to the Ghana Funeral Dance music.

lol What a fantastic idea!!!

Maybe they can get that same 3 yo to do the background audio on more clips.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 05, 2026 08:06 PM (syz1S)

46 They are not chasing the butterfly, its their leader

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 08:06 PM (Ia/+0)

47 Penguins are the Freddy Kruegers of the avian species. Sleep tight.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (D1E+2)

48 Ketanji Brown "Affirmative Action" Jackson
Posted by: ShainS

It's funny, but I forget her real name. I just call her Jumanji, but I'm totally stealing that.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (l26NL)

49
Sorry, I would have gotten here earlier, but I was invited to search on my last name.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (HdYcL)

50 AI has thus made everything worse, and drained the enjoyment out of life.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 07:54 PM (Av6i5)

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There's a novel idea in there somewhere (probably already been done) where a minority of folks consciously break with and refuse to participate in an economy and society controlled by "AI" and similar potentially enslaving and dehumanizing technologies (like a 21st century Amish).

I imagine the USA is presently the only nation where that could in theory be accomplished without people being forced to conform (a la Chy-na, their ubiquitous spying, and Social Credit Scoring).

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (9Kqhl)

51 Blah, blah, blah.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 08:08 PM (0aYVJ)

52 Double-barreled Penguin Content is a crowd pleaser beyond measure. Except for the few maladjusted posters.
Posted by: Penguin Liberation Front at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM

This is not true, señora. It causes us many days and overtime trying to clean up and lessen the powerful, how you say, stench.

Posted by: AoSHQ Cafe Custodial Engineers at May 05, 2026 08:08 PM (Tmkv1)

53
What even *is* the Met Gala?

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It's an occasion where left-wing people pay $100,000 apiece to gather and tell each other how wonderful they are.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:10 PM (HdYcL)

54 34 What the heck is a cakewalk?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot

From Mark Twain,
"Our negroes in America have several ways of entertaining themselves which are not found among the whites anywhere. Among these inventions of theirs is one which is particularly popular with them. It is a competition in elegant deportment. They hire a hall and bank the spectators' seats in rising tiers along the two sides, leaving all the middle stretch of the floor free. A cake is provided as a prize for the winner in the competition, and a bench of experts in deportment is appointed to award it."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:10 PM (E4rtv)

55 There's a novel idea in there somewhere (probably already been done) where a minority of folks consciously break with and refuse to participate in an economy and society controlled by "AI" and similar potentially enslaving and dehumanizing technologies (like a 21st century Amish).

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (9Kqhl)
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Yep. Newton's Wake by Ken MacLeod features such a society.

As does Singularity Sky by Charles Stross. Though in the latter case, it's because there's always a group of humans who plan to rule the rest of us.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 08:11 PM (gnNyN)

56 32 What even *is* the Met Gala? Is there a show? Or dinner? Open bar? The fuck with these people?! Celeries are shit-folk with way too much money.

Pug, calling them "celeries" is the most beautiful autocorrect Ive seen. It describes them perfectly: crunchy, smelly yet full of nothing.

Posted by: moki at May 05, 2026 08:11 PM (wLjpr)

57 >>>The way the bear cub walks.. 😅

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That's gotta be either Peter Dinklage, Robert Reich, or Ketanji Brown "Affirmative Action" Jackson in a furry costume.

Posted by: ShainS

>I know a former army sergeant who is about 5' tall and 90lbs dripping wet. He's a bad ass, and he walks like that cub.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 08:12 PM (D1E+2)

58 >>>Dog wants to play fetch on a train.

And the lady has learned an important lesson from this encounter. Once you have self-identified yourself as a mark, there is no taking it back.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 05, 2026 08:13 PM (syz1S)

59 @30.
I'm in a mood right now, you guys.

I stay in a mood. It's easy to when you hear the "news" anymore. One of the reasons I like Trump is he tells the media they are full of sh*t. That gets me to laughing.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 08:14 PM (9lqZe)

60
Colorado scores first. Minnesota answers 6 seconds later.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:16 PM (HdYcL)

61 /Ugh, what do you call Hollywood for ugly people (besides D.C.)?
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 08:00 PM (9Kqhl)

For a bunch of "beautiful people," some of those celeries are looking rough.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 08:17 PM (zYpTz)

62 Indiana state races, so far 4 Indiana GOP state senators including one in the leadership have lost their primaries to MAGA challengers.

From X, Christian Heiens @ChristianHeiens

"Tonight is turning into a total landslide for MAGA in Indiana. RINO Greg Walker is on the verge of losing his primary as well.

4 incumbents are heading for defeat at the moment."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:18 PM (E4rtv)

63 Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:10 PM (E4rtv)

Come for the 24 buffet. Stay for the deportment contest.

Posted by: Carnival Cruise Lines at May 05, 2026 08:18 PM (wGerL)

64 Hey, those pointy little puppy teeth are no joke.

Posted by: MartynWW at May 05, 2026 08:18 PM (M9zxq)

65 Time for bed
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 08:19 PM (Ia/+0)

66 And this,

Bad Hombre@Badhombre·
45m
"SCOTUS didn’t set a deadline for states to fix racially gerrymandered VRA districts.

There are 15 VRA districts in states with Democrat governors: six in California, three in New York, three in Illinois, one in New Jersey, and two in Virginia.

Those governors will drag their feet until the next redistricting cycle in 2032, unless the RNC plays offense by filing suits in federal district courts to force those states into compliance quickly."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:19 PM (E4rtv)

67 Come for the 24 buffet. Stay for the deportment contest.
Posted by: Carnival Cruise Lines
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Special welcome for those boarding from Spirit Airlines.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:20 PM (E4rtv)

68 The way the bear cub walks..

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Not a bear cub. Munchkin.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 08:21 PM (RIvkX)

69 The Republicans state senators being targeted were the 8 who refused to vote to redistrict congressional districts.

>>@AndrewKolvet
·
44s

>>There were 8 state senator races targeted in Indiana tonight.

>>We’re at 6/8 and waiting on number 7…

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 08:22 PM (viF8m)

70 *blenches*

Posted by: The RNC at May 05, 2026 08:24 PM (vFG9F)

71 Don't you love that word?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 08:25 PM (vFG9F)

72 For a bunch of "beautiful people," some of those celeries are looking rough.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

The designer, Vera Wang, looked ghastly. Concentration camp ghastly.

Posted by: Tuna at May 05, 2026 08:25 PM (lJ0H4)

73
For a bunch of "beautiful people," some of those celeries are looking rough.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

___________

Alcohol, drugs and STDs will do that to you.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:27 PM (HdYcL)

74 When did we stop using the word actress, and why?

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 05, 2026 08:28 PM (3ImbR)

75
One of the Jenner spawn had an interesting dress; it looks as though the top of the dress had slipped off.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor

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Her dress was inspired by that statue of Venus where the toga is sort of slipping off. Jenner had a flesh-colored safety garment, though.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 08:29 PM (n7rxJ)

76 Alcohol, drugs and STDs will do that to you.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:27 PM (HdYcL)

Yeah, but even I don't look that bad!

*blink*

...crap, pretend I never said that...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 08:30 PM (zYpTz)

77 62 Indiana state races, so far 4 Indiana GOP state senators including one in the leadership have lost their primaries to MAGA challengers.

From X, Christian Heiens @ChristianHeiens

"Tonight is turning into a total landslide for MAGA in Indiana. RINO Greg Walker is on the verge of losing his primary as well.

4 incumbents are heading for defeat at the moment."
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:18 PM (E4rtv)

This here is why I refuse to be a defeatist.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 08:31 PM (T6aVk)

78 Her dress was inspired by that statue of Venus where the toga is sort of slipping off. Jenner had a flesh-colored safety garment, though.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 08:29 PM (n7rxJ)

And that theme is that old and tired. It's just not edgy anymore. Enough already.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 08:32 PM (zYpTz)

79 I didn't look at the clothes for the Met Gala except for Vera Wang because Tammy just mentioned her, but yes, she doesn't look well and that it one ugly outfit::

https://tinyurl.com/67sp24he

Did Ocasio- Cortez go and if so, did she have some dumb saying on the back of her dress such as "Tax the rich"?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:32 PM (2sfNr)

80 64 Hey, those pointy little puppy teeth are no joke.
Posted by: MartynWW at May 05, 2026 08:18 PM (M9zxq)

And to a puppy everything is a chew toy. Including fingers.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 08:32 PM (T6aVk)

81 It seems vaguely unjust the are no North American hedgehogs.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:33 PM (FIwBs)

82 30 What even *is* the Met Gala? Is there a show? Or dinner? Open bar? The fuck with these people?! Celeries are shit-folk with way too much money.

I'm in a mood right now, you guys.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, In a mood, you guys at May 05, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)

Peanut butter or ranch dressing?

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (T6aVk)

83 Does anybody ever ask those showbiz kids how many unhoused people they could house and feed for the cost of one of those dresses?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (vFG9F)

84 Pardon me . That was Tuna who mentioned Vera Wang, not Tammy.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (2sfNr)

85 Alcohol, drugs and STDs will do that to you.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:27 PM (HdYcL)

Apparently there is an effective therapy in human testing for HPV, which is huge. This is post-infection.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (rbvCR)

86 Be warned, Vera Wang Bridal Minnie Mouse ears do exist.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (2GVsD)

87 It seems vaguely unjust the are no North American hedgehogs.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:33 PM (FIwBs)

It balanced out, there are no European armadilos.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 08:35 PM (rbvCR)

88 by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 08:29 PM (n7rxJ)

Oh, duh, I totally missed the reference! I thought it was quite interesting. She is the only of them who seems like she might have a bit of self respect in there somewhere.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:36 PM (Vvh2V)

89 Vivek won his primary in OH, btw.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 08:36 PM (GD0B3)

90 At least 7 of the 8 Republican state senators in Indiana who voted against redistricting have been defeated by a Trump endorsed candidate in the primary.

I wouldn't give up on the midterms just yet.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 08:37 PM (viF8m)

91 I find it hard to believe that the bear cub walking video is completely real. Bears can walk on their hind legs, but not as long as that, right?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 08:38 PM (wzUl9)

92
Last night, I stumbled on the fact that over the weekend, NASA just unceremoniously dumped over 12,000 Artemis II high-resolution photos on one of their myriad of sites. The simple link I got turned out to be temporary only. Hopefully this is a permanent link:

https://tinyurl.com/533hnf6k

That will take a while to load if interested.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 08:38 PM (w6EFb)

93 My God, Vera Wang does look ghastly.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:38 PM (Vvh2V)

94 Tough night to be a RINO state senator in Indiana.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 05, 2026 08:39 PM (u73oe)

95
Did Ocasio- Cortez go and if so, did she have some dumb saying on the back of her dress such as "Tax the rich"?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

She wore a "kick me" sign.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 08:40 PM (Cqx++)

96 Vivek R. will get hammered by the Democrats on basically saying Americans are stupid and lazy- as opposed to Indians. I hope he had some answer for that .

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:41 PM (2sfNr)

97 Sid's bottom is here.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 08:42 PM (1IhIV)

98 Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! It conveniently fell on taco Tuesday for us. However, I was teaching so not in charge of dinner plans. Our Cinco de Mayo meal is Trigger fish, fried okra and greens. Olé!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:43 PM (OoFl2)

99
At any rate, those high resolution photos allowed some people to put together some cool stuff like this:

https://is.gd/dbahVk

That is a series of the images taken a little while after TLI, one of which was released early. It's the nigh side of earth, illuminated by moonlight, with the ISO turned crazy high. That's a little over 1 minute of images, and you can see the earth getting smaller as Orion sped away.

But the cool thing is you can see little firefly sparkles all around. That is sunlight reflecting off the cloud of satellites in orbit. Flickering aurorae at both poles is visible, and also they claim lightning flashes are evident as well.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 08:43 PM (w6EFb)

100 Vivek R. will get hammered by the Democrats on basically saying Americans are stupid and lazy- as opposed to Indians. I hope he had some answer for that .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:41 PM (2sfNr)

Looks like Amy Acton was the face of Ohio Covid response, so it may not be as simple as that.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 08:44 PM (rbvCR)

101 @90.
Trump endorsed candidates will sweep Alabama. I have no doubt about it. Trump is very popular here. People listen to him.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 08:45 PM (9lqZe)

102 What a great cafe!! Thanks Ace

Posted by: kelly at May 05, 2026 08:45 PM (mzX95)

103 Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 08:44 PM

I glad there's something that Vivek can concentrate on.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:46 PM (2sfNr)

104 Kid, thats just the beginning, its all downhill from there
Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

*fistbump*
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:43 PM (zZu0s)

Doomed!
Doomed he is.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 08:46 PM (2WIwB)

105
Yeah, but even I don't look that bad!

*blink*

...crap, pretend I never said that...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 08:30 PM (zYpTz)

_____________

All 'Ettes are winsome, sassy and 29.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:47 PM (HdYcL)

106 Those governors will drag their feet until the next redistricting cycle in 2032, unless the RNC plays offense by filing suits in federal district courts to force those states into compliance quickly."
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 08:19 PM

BWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHH!

* gasp for air *

BWHAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!

Posted by: RNC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GOPe at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (0sNs1)

107
Did Ocasio- Cortez go and if so, did she have some dumb saying on the back of her dress such as "Tax the rich"?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05,

No, she was sanctioned for that, so we got to skip her particular brand of stupid. She may not have been invited, even.

Vera Wang is 76, in her defense.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (OoFl2)

108 Attack pup is so cute!

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (zBgIx)

109 Emmylou Harris - TopPop Special - Live Concert
Broadcast date: 20 June 1977, The Netherlands

https://tinyurl.com/a3zm676t

It's eweutbe, but long link, songs are playlist.

Is Good

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 08:49 PM (nzPxx)

110 >>>It seems vaguely unjust the are no North American hedgehogs.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing

>Yes, there are, but we call them porcupines and they are formidable. I've pulled spines out of my dog's face on several occasions. They're mostly docile but they get chippy once in a while.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 08:49 PM (D1E+2)

111 There were some people who just wore gowns, I dont think they were trying to be outrageous. There was a young lady in a gold Chanel gown that was pretty, Anne Hathaway knows what flatters her, and her gown was striking, if not to my taste, and it my have been on theme, but wasn't ridiculous.

I think the Met Gala is a fund raiser for the museum?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:50 PM (Vvh2V)

112
Attack pup is so cute!

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (zBgIx)

___________

Look at those toofs! It'll be a stone-cold killing machine.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 08:51 PM (HdYcL)

113 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (OoFl2)

I don't really expect people in their 70's to look like they're in their 40's or younger . I just think her being very thin was not helped by her outfit. What is it with a large black band aid type wrap across her chest?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:51 PM (2sfNr)

114 Having to go to Atlanta on business is like having to take a shit at a bad gas station.

I do everything possible to avoid it but sometimes there is no way around it.

Can't get back to Idaho fast enough. This place is tarded.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 08:52 PM (PKeEw)

115 >Yes, there are, but we call them porcupines and they are formidable. I've pulled spines out of my dog's face on several occasions. They're mostly docile but they get chippy once in a while.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 08:49 PM (D1E+2)

Wait til you see us.

Posted by: Porcupine Tree at May 05, 2026 08:52 PM (T6aVk)

116 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (OoFl2)

I didn't realize she was that old, but she looks way too thin.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:52 PM (Vvh2V)

117 Gov. McMaster of SC is truly an asshole. Looks no redistricting this session.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (1IhIV)

118
The funny thing is one of the stupid complaints of the "space is fake" people and flat-earthers is "Where are the satellites" in the photos and videos from orbit. This is like asking "where are all the people?" in a ground photo of a city taken from an airplane at altitude.

Well, if some of those people were all holding mirrors and just the right angle to reflect sunlight back to the plane, you'd see little pinpoints of light. Which is what was happening there.

So, turns out you can see some of the satellites....

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (w6EFb)

119 Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:50 PM (Vvh2V)

Yes, it is.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (2sfNr)

120 96.

He'll always H1B there for his constituents.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (PKeEw)

121 114 Having to go to Atlanta on business is like having to take a shit at a bad gas station.

I do everything possible to avoid it but sometimes there is no way around it.

Can't get back to Idaho fast enough. This place is tarded.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 08:52 PM (PKeEw)

There’s nothing to do in Atlanta but eat, sleep and shit.

Posted by: Mao at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (T6aVk)

122 >>>It seems vaguely unjust the are no North American hedgehogs.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing

>Yes, there are, but we call them porcupines and they are formidable. I've pulled spines out of my dog's face on several occasions. They're mostly docile but they get chippy once in a while.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

So we get porcupines rather than hedgehogs, and meth-addict opossums rather than the cute Aussie possums. I detect a pattern here.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:54 PM (FIwBs)

123 114 Having to go to Atlanta on business is like having to take a shit at a bad gas station.

I do everything possible to avoid it but sometimes there is no way around it.

Can't get back to Idaho fast enough. This place is tarded.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 08:52 PM (PKeEw)

At least go to the Marietta Diner. You’ll be glad you did.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 08:54 PM (T6aVk)

124
116 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (OoFl2)

I didn't realize she was that old, but she looks way too thin.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:52

She has always been thin, but I agree. It’s really thin there, I am afraid the pendulum is swinging back hard in another unhealthy direction with Hollywood types.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)

125 There’s nothing to do in Atlanta but eat, sleep and shit.
Posted by: Mao

Geez, Atlanta. Used to be a fun town but it's overrun by assholes now.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:56 PM (FIwBs)

126 Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 08:53 PM (PKeEw

Well done pun! But I hope he wises up.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 08:56 PM (2sfNr)

127 I'll 2nd the Marietta Diner. Menu thicker than a dictionary.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 08:56 PM (1IhIV)

128 Well done pun! But I hope he wises up.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

He'll fit right in with the Senate GOP. This is not a good thing.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:57 PM (FIwBs)

129 113 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:48 PM (OoFl2)

I don't really expect people in their 70's to look like they're in their 40's or younger . I just think her being very thin was not helped by her outfit. What is it with a large black band aid type wrap across her chest?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026

The Met does avant garde. The theme was Costume Art / Fashion is Art. You get weird more than pretty.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:59 PM (OoFl2)

130 Hi folks. Hope you're having a good evening.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 05, 2026 09:00 PM (CHHv1)

131 There’s nothing to do in Atlanta but eat, sleep and shit.
Posted by: Mao
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Braves on a hot streak and their park is brand new and in suburban Cobb County now. But unless you like Civil War history or the occasional concert, you would be right.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:00 PM (E4rtv)

132 At least go to the Marietta Diner. You’ll be glad you did.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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Same restaurant owner has a steakhouse and an very good seafood restaurant for not being on the coast and in the suburbs.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:01 PM (E4rtv)

133 Marieta Diner. Tomorrow it is.

Tonight I had a salt lick from Ruth Chris. Said it was a NY Strip.

Let steak taste like steak. Not a salt block from the feed lot.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:02 PM (X4yQA)

134 81 It seems vaguely unjust the are no North American hedgehogs.
Posted by: Brother Tim

On the upside, we have skunks.

Posted by: Pepe LePew at May 05, 2026 09:04 PM (oftw2)

135 Skunks are natures pachouli. Without the hippy.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:05 PM (X4yQA)

136 For those that didn't see it earlier and might have an interest: . Policeman saves suicidal man from jumping off bridge in Florida.

https://tinyurl.com/5y6ywd46

Good night, folks. I have to be up at 5:00.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 09:07 PM (Yl2Ob)

137 Actual patchouli is also natures patchouli.

I'm estoopit.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:07 PM (X4yQA)

138 Is the attack dog somewhere behind that numerator?

For reference: https://tinyurl.com/365zbphs

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (p6+WR)

139 136.
Night!

Dont let your meatloaf.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (X4yQA)

140 133 Marieta Diner. Tomorrow it is.
=========
Big menu and large portions. Breakfast all day along with dinner and lunch. Bring an appetite.

Greek family runs it. Large dessert selection as well. Old fashioned shiny metal exterior along with neon signage.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)

141 I think the Met Gala is a fund raiser for the museum?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:50 PM (Vvh2V)

Maybe on the surface. I was just reading up on it. Its the grand Narcissists "R" Us event of the year. Vogue has a big hand in picking the invitees. Prices for a ticket is 100K, up from 75K in 2025, and 50K in 2023, which seems to be a way of cork sniffers weeded out the crowd of lower level cork sniffers.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (snZF9)

142 Looks like Mamdani's supporters are getting feisty in NYC tonight. Shocking.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (viF8m)

143 At least go to the Marietta Diner. You’ll be glad you did.
Posted by: Cow Demon
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We need to go there again! I gotta try one of their cakes...

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (0SdQT)

144 There’s nothing to do in Atlanta but eat, sleep and shit.
Posted by: Mao
======
Braves on a hot streak and their park is brand new and in suburban Cobb County now. But unless you like Civil War history or the occasional concert, you would be right.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:00 PM (E4rtv)

***

Well...there is Trixie down on Peach Street.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (2WIwB)

145 I love a good diner.

Always good coffee in those thick mugs and the smell of burgers on the grill 30 seconds from burning.

Hotdamn.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:11 PM (X4yQA)

146 Big menu and large portions. Breakfast all day along with dinner and lunch. Bring an appetite.

Greek family runs it. Large dessert selection as well. Old fashioned shiny metal exterior along with neon signage.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)

Whenever I was at Dobbins ARB on business I made sure to stop there. It is especially beloved by the AFR.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 09:11 PM (T6aVk)

147 The Met does avant garde. The theme was Costume Art / Fashion is Art. You get weird more than pretty.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 08:59 PM (OoFl2)

Some of them "understood the assignment" and made something artful and interesting, while still flattering the wearer. In that regard, I really liked the one worn by Grace Ling. It's fascinating, and I like the illusion of movement.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 09:12 PM (zYpTz)

148 144.

I'm still paying her child support. Not falling for that again.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:12 PM (X4yQA)

149 Looks like Mamdani's supporters are getting feisty in NYC tonight. Shocking.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (viF8m)

What are they doing now?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 09:12 PM (snZF9)

150 Lots of good barbecue in the ATL. Community Q in Decatur is my favorite. Be sure to get the mac & cheese. Fox Brothers is also excellent. They're from Texas.

Posted by: screaming in digital at May 05, 2026 09:13 PM (0SdQT)

151 146.

Sounds like Abe's Deli out in LA.

Menu like encyclopedia Brittanica.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:13 PM (X4yQA)

152 Well...there is Trixie down on Peach Street.
Posted by: Diogenes
=====
Welp. Totally nude dancing is protected by the Georgia Constitution so there are strip clubs galore to get people into trouble.

Pittipat's Porch is still there and Margaret Mitchell (Gone with the Wind) got ran over near there. Atlanta's oldest restaurant.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:14 PM (E4rtv)

153 Evenin’, All. Happy Wednesday Eve.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:14 PM (77rzZ)

154 They're from Texas.
Posted by: screaming in digital at May 05, 2026 09:13 PM (0SdQT)

HOLY DOG SHIT, TEXAS!!! ONLY STEERS AND QUEERS COME FROM TEXAS!!!

Posted by: GySgt Hartman at May 05, 2026 09:15 PM (T6aVk)

155 The Horde is both weird and pretty.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:16 PM (77rzZ)

156 150.

I disscovered I had the gift of Type 1 last summer. No more Mac & Cheese for me.

Drugs, women, and booze couldn't kill me. So God is trying carbs on me now.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:16 PM (X4yQA)

157 The other restaurants in the Marietta Diner family are an Italian restaurant (not great, there are better), Marietta Fish Market which is decent for an inland seafood restaurant, and Cherokee Chop House for steak. Fish Market and Steakhouse are further from Atlanta and deeper in Cobb County.

Marietta Diner is close to the new ballpark and its new entertainment district/bars around it and just down from the Diner.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:17 PM (E4rtv)

158 >>What are they doing now?

Not really sure, just picking up bits on X, but I think it started with the pro Palestine crowd rioting around a synagogue and then just turned into a general riot against the cops. More of the same.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:18 PM (viF8m)

159 Geez, Atlanta. Used to be a fun town but it's overrun by assholes now.
Posted by: Brother Tim

Eh? I've only been there once, and just to switch flights at the airport.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:18 PM (VHUov)

160 The Horde is both weird and pretty.
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:16 PM (77rzZ)

Looking at pixs of the Met Gala.
I bet the Horde could up it a bit.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:18 PM (2WIwB)

161 Whenever I was at Dobbins ARB on business I made sure to stop there. It is especially beloved by the AFR.
Posted by: Cow Demon
======
Well, it is open 24/7 except major holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (E4rtv)

162 Well...there is Trixie down on Peach Street.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (2WIwB)

Peach STREET?

Dammit, I was looking all over Peach Avenue. Then Peach Place, Peach Road, Peach Boulevard, Peach Junction, Peach Pike, Peach Alley, Peach Way, Peach Park, Peach Parkway and Peach Highway.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (p6+WR)

163 Not really sure, just picking up bits on X, but I think it started with the pro Palestine crowd rioting around a synagogue and then just turned into a general riot against the cops. More of the same.
Posted by: JackStraw

What do we want?!?

We don't know!!!

When do we want it?!?

Now!!!

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (VHUov)

164 Hotlanta used to be a good if not great city to visit. I lived there for 8 weeks training for a new job. That was in the mid 80's. I was offered a transfer with promotion to our Atlanta office in 2000 when my Houston office closed. I told them No Way.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (kxLc1)

165 141 I think the Met Gala is a fund raiser for the museum?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:50 PM (Vvh2V)

Maybe on the surface. I was just reading up on it. Its the grand Narcissists "R" Us event of the year. Vogue has a big hand in picking the invitees. Prices for a ticket is 100K, up from 75K in 2025, and 50K in 2023, which seems to be a way of cork sniffers weeded out the crowd of lower level cork sniffers.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

It is a fund raiser. Let me invite you to spend $100k on this ticket. It’s for a good cause! 🤣

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (OoFl2)

166 160 Hey, Diog. How was Geezer Golf (TM)?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:20 PM (77rzZ)

167 Six Flags just outside of Atlanta.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:20 PM (kxLc1)

168 Eh? I've only been there once, and just to switch flights at the airport.
Posted by: mikeski
=====
Airport vicinity is a dump. You have to go uptown for better dining and entertainment options to either Buckhead or the suburbs. Downtown is dicey depending on where you are at.

The Carter Presidential museum is actually pretty good and relatively cheap to go to. Replica of Oval Office in his time is set up there so you can pose for pix.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:20 PM (E4rtv)

169 >>> Italy’s Meloni Denounces Deepfake Lingerie Picture of Her That’s Gone Viral

Well, I am disappoint.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (/lPRQ)

170 >>>So we get porcupines rather than hedgehogs, and meth-addict opossums rather than the cute Aussie possums. I detect a pattern here.
Posted by: Brother Tim,
---

It's America's nature. Tougher than most.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (nzPxx)

171 Dammit, I was looking all over Peach Avenue. Then Peach Place, Peach Road, Peach Boulevard, Peach Junction, Peach Pike, Peach Alley, Peach Way, Peach Park, Peach Parkway and Peach Highway.
Posted by: tankdemon

You left out Peachtree Ave, Blvd, etc.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (E4rtv)

172 What I need is a half dozen biscuits, some greens black eyed peas and a couple smothered pork chops and some blackberry cobbler.

Sweet tea to wash it down.

I'll get a chicken geezer salad and a side salad.

Oof.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (X4yQA)

173
Good night, folks. I have to be up at 5:00.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05

Good night!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (Wmg4n)

174 167 Six Flags just outside of Atlanta.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg
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They attract the Spirit Airlines type. Not recommended anymore and the area around it used to be pretty seedy but has improved somewhat with tearing down all the old cheap apartments for workers at the park.

Stone Mountain is a better bet during daytime hours--state park.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (E4rtv)

175 149 Looks like Mamdani's supporters are getting feisty in NYC tonight. Shocking.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:10 PM (viF8m)

What are they doing now?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
---

Not funny but funny if America's CWII was between the Communists and the Fascists.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (nzPxx)

176 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 09:08 PM (snZF9)

It is absolutely a Narcissistic High Holy event, and I bet most of them plot their debauchery for the upcoming year while they're all together in one spot.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (Vvh2V)

177 Atlanta was where I was introduced to Houston's restaurant. I must have had Hawaiian Steak four times a week during my training.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (kxLc1)

178 >>Airport vicinity is a dump. You have to go uptown for better dining and entertainment options to either Buckhead or the suburbs. Downtown is dicey depending on where you are at.

Take MARTA. It's SMARTA!

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (viF8m)

179 Dammit, I was looking all over Peach Avenue. Then Peach Place, Peach Road, Peach Boulevard, Peach Junction, Peach Pike, Peach Alley, Peach Way, Peach Park, Peach Parkway and Peach Highway.
Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (p6+WR)
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No wonder you're late.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (gnNyN)

180 Is there a Dr. Peach Luther King., Jr. Boulevard in Atlanta?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:24 PM (77rzZ)

181 I will say Buckhead has cleaned up somwhat since the 90s.

Still wouldn't go for a midnight stroll, but not aa much of a bloody bucket as the last time I was here.

I was really drunk at the time though.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:24 PM (X4yQA)

182
There’s nothing to do in Atlanta but eat, sleep and shit.
Posted by: Mao

And wear comfortable shoes.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 09:25 PM (Cqx++)

183 Last September we were in Georgia to see my Mom, in Statesboro, for what turned out to be the last time.
Return trip we spent the night in a suburb south of the ATL airport. Son and I went out for food. We were literally the only white folks in the area. But, it was fine, everyone was friendly. Actually seemed to be a fairly affluent part of town.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:26 PM (0aYVJ)

184 Hey, Diog. How was Geezer Golf (TM)?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:20 PM (77rzZ)

It was a rough day but still covered my bar bill. We had almost 30 guys out today. I told the Pro Shop guys to keep the Defib handy. The good news is my sand trap play was excellent. The bad news was I was in the fu*king sand traps way too much.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:26 PM (2WIwB)

185 Read that many 'A' listers avoided the event because it was hosted by Bezos.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:27 PM (nzPxx)

186 172 What I need is a half dozen biscuits, some greens black eyed peas and a couple smothered pork chops and some blackberry cobbler.

Sweet tea to wash it down.

I'll get a chicken geezer salad and a side salad.

Oof.
Posted by: Sifty boones
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Not the place to go for great Southern food. Breakfast, Greek, some of the Italian is excellent. They also have some seafood there.

Try OK Cafe off West Paces Ferry and I75 for old style American food from the area.

Nice NY Jewish delicatessen nearby, Goldbergs. They also have a place near the Atlanta Braves stadium complex.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:28 PM (E4rtv)

187 So we get porcupines rather than hedgehogs, and meth-addict opossums rather than the cute Aussie possums. I detect a pattern here.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 05, 2026 08:54 PM (FIwBs)

There’s a famous comparison of American Badgers vs European badgers you can find on the net. The European Badger looks like he’s about to invite you in to his tidy little house for tea.
The American Badger looks like he’s going to hide in a dark alley and shank you for money to support his meth habit.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 09:28 PM (6w0jO)

188 Yes, there are, but we call them porcupines and they are formidable. I've pulled spines out of my dog's face on several occasions. They're mostly docile but they get chippy once in a while.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

Porcupines are rodents, and act like it. Hedgehogs are a different order, which used to be called "insectivore" but isn't any more.
(Armadillos belong to Xenarthra)

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 09:28 PM (rbvCR)

189 It's America's nature. Tougher than most.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:21 PM (nzPxx)

Contrast the American badger, that is one mean MFer, with its wimpy British badger cousin.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (hNnmQ)

190 Atlanta might benefit from a Jones Good-Ass Barbecue & Foot Massage franchise

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (ZxPkt)

191 185.

That poor Bezos guy cant catch a break. I hope things turn around for him.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (X4yQA)

192 I visited the Atlanta Underground in 1976. Man, that was fifty years ago!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (Cqx++)

193 177 Atlanta was where I was introduced to Houston's restaurant. I must have had Hawaiian Steak four times a week during my training.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg
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Houston's is still around. Recommend the one off from West Paces Ferry now. The Gwinnet one is probably closed.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (E4rtv)

194 Have to say Katy Perry did the post break up lose weight , get in shape thing . Still a butterface though.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:29 PM (kxLc1)

195 Read that many 'A' listers avoided the event because it was hosted by Bezos.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:27 PM (nzPxx)

*Rubs eyes*

It's all so fucking stupid.

*Chris Farley voice*

NOBODY CARES!!!

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:30 PM (0aYVJ)

196 @159.
Geez, Atlanta. Used to be a fun town but it's overruns by assholes now.

Imports from another part of the country. Even I avoid it now. However the outskirts are not so bad.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 09:30 PM (9lqZe)

197 (Armadillos belong to Xenarthra)
Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 09:28 PM (rbvCR)

Is Xenarthra one of the Old Gods?

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM (0aYVJ)

198 Return trip we spent the night in a suburb south of the ATL airport. Son and I went out for food. We were literally the only white folks in the area. But, it was fine, everyone was friendly. Actually seemed to be a fairly affluent part of town.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Hapeville, East Point, and Jonesboro are the nearest to the airport. The other two are a bit further.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM (E4rtv)

199 I am only here until Thursday night.

I am going to tour Nathan Johnson's estate.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM (X4yQA)

200 It is a fund raiser. Let me invite you to spend $100k on this ticket. It’s for a good cause! 🤣
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:19 PM (OoFl2)

Pipes,
So let me get this straight. These people pay $100k to dress up in crap they will never wear again just to get their picture taken for an event that few people outside NY even know about?
Insane.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:32 PM (2WIwB)

201 North-American porcupines, like opossums and nine-banded armadillos, came up from South America.

They are all undocumented mammals. Deport ‘em.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:32 PM (77rzZ)

202 I'd like to go to the Atlanta Aquarium to see the whale sharks. Other than that, the city holds little interest for me.

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 09:33 PM (p6+WR)

203 So let me get this straight. These people pay $100k to dress up in crap they will never wear again just to get their picture taken for an event that few people outside NY even know about?
Posted by: Diogenes

The people who Matter(TM), know.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:33 PM (VHUov)

204
I am going to tour Nathan Johnson's estate.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM

the inventor of the Opti-Grab?

Posted by: AltonJackson at May 05, 2026 09:34 PM (8iYDv)

205 FWIW, my doctors are around the Atlanta area in Buckhead so I end up there a fair bit. The area downtown has cleaned up a bit around the World Congress Trade Center as the state runs that complex and keeps the bums at bay. Toward teh GA Capitol and to the west of it, it gets pretty rough quickly.

Wife has to go to the Atlanta Fed now and again and that is in the nicer area of Buckhead with the High Art Museum and other places around with fewer street people hanging around.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:34 PM (E4rtv)

206 202.

Only going to the aquarium if they let me fish there.

I hope this diner is good tomorrow night. I'll vote Democrat if it isn't.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:35 PM (X4yQA)

207 Is Xenarthra one of the Old Gods?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM (0aYVJ)

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Xenarthra R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!

Believe me, autocucumber had fun with that one.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 09:35 PM (hNnmQ)

208 So let me get this straight. These people pay $100k to dress up in crap they will never wear again just to get their picture taken for an event that few people outside NY even know about?
Posted by: Diogenes

The people who Matter(TM), know.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:33 PM (VHUov)

*looks at tin foil membership*
Hey! I matter!

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:35 PM (2WIwB)

209 Evening, Ace, and Cafe found-ins! Another good shop day, cleaning, relocating machinery, and generally tidying up. May increase my productivity. Got my Ammco 7" metal shaper temp-mounted on a steel barrel, and wedged to columns on my Yang Poon 12-ton press to make them square with the top cross-bar, and welded them to stay there. It was so out of square that I had to re-drill the off-register holes for the second pair of bolts.

Now browning some beef in the skillet to make chili.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:36 PM (utfVc)

210 I love porcupines. They just want to be cuddled, and yet, cannot be cuddled.

My buddy's dog went after one. Her poor nose was a wreck. Required a vet to remove the spines.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:36 PM (0aYVJ)

211 Adorable puppy picture.

Cool and drizzly most of the day. Snowflake slept most of the day, went home to get some food and she's back in here early. A little zoomy.

She'll sleep soon and I'll put her put in the middle of the night.

One of us is well trained....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 09:36 PM (Sco7b)

212 204.

Yeah!

He really knew how to Be Somebody.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:36 PM (X4yQA)

213 196 @159.
Geez, Atlanta. Used to be a fun town but it's overruns by assholes now.

Imports from another part of the country. Even I avoid it now. However the outskirts are not so bad.
Posted by: Case
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Population has shifted to North Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett from the old Atlanta city core and Dekalb part of Atlanta.

Great museum of cowboy art in Cartersville and that is a pretty nice unspoiled example of the old GA RR town. Ditto Acworth downtown.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:37 PM (E4rtv)

214 Lena Dunham is awful looking. (snip)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 05, 2026 07:38 PM (2NHgQ)

The dress at least covered the rolls of fat. Think of the horror if she had been nekkid.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:37 PM (utfVc)

215 178 >>Airport vicinity is a dump. You have to go uptown for better dining and entertainment options to either Buckhead or the suburbs. Downtown is dicey depending on where you are at.

Take MARTA. It's SMARTA!
Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (viF8m)

Alpharetta is super cute. Looks like we are hanging on to the house there a little bit longer.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:37 PM (OoFl2)

216 *looks at tin foil membership*
Hey! I matter!

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:35 PM (2WIwB)

No. You don't.

Posted by: Aluminum Foil Member...with chevrons! at May 05, 2026 09:38 PM (iERP6)

217 I hope this diner is good tomorrow night. I'll vote Democrat if it isn't.
Posted by: Sifty boones
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Salads, unless you go Greek are average but large portions.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:38 PM (E4rtv)

218 Evening, Ace, and Cafe found-ins! Another good shop day, cleaning, relocating machinery, and generally tidying up. May increase my productivity. Got my Ammco 7" metal shaper temp-mounted on a steel barrel, and wedged to columns on my Yang Poon 12-ton press to make them square with the top cross-bar, and welded them to stay there. It was so out of square that I had to re-drill the off-register holes for the second pair of bolts.

Now browning some beef in the skillet to make chili.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:36 PM (utfVc)

Last time I tried Yang Poon, I was in Korea. Alcohol may of been involved.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:39 PM (2WIwB)

219 Is Xenarthra one of the Old Gods?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:31 PM (0aYVJ)

Xenartha means "Strange joint" and has to do with the odd articulation of the spine. The spine locks up to stiffen when flexed sufficiently and may be an adaptation for a digging lifestyle. They also have mono-color vision and really odd teeth.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 09:40 PM (rbvCR)

220 Take MARTA. It's SMARTA!
Posted by: JackStraw
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Well, they allow you to go armed on it which is probably the most useful part of it. Better to take the Xpress busses to and from downtown though. No bums.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:40 PM (E4rtv)

221 Think of the horror if she had been nekkid.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:37 PM (utfVc)

Everyone thinks there are few, if any, limits here at AoSHQ.

But Lena Dunham naked is past those limits.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:40 PM (iERP6)

222 I see this nice decorative ivy all over the place down here in the south.

I wonder if they would get mad at me if I brought a bunch home with me and got it started.

Cut-something or other. Can't remember the name.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:41 PM (X4yQA)

223 Pipes,
So let me get this straight. These people pay $100k to dress up in crap they will never wear again just to get their picture taken for an event that few people outside NY even know about?
Insane.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:32 PM (2WIwB)

It used to be a much bigger thing, a true list of who’s who in fashion. Now you get…Lena Dunham dressed as a feather duster.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:42 PM (OoFl2)

224 Alpharetta is super cute. Looks like we are hanging on to the house there a little bit longer.
Posted by: Piper
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That is the new money neighborhood where Roswell merges into Alpharetta where without signs, one pretty much looks like the other. The old money is in Buckhead around the Governor's Mansion area and north of the I75-I85 union.

Me, I live further out for a reason. I hate driving in traffic and it gets much worse the closer you get to I-285.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM (E4rtv)

225 But Lena Dunham naked is past those limits.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:40 PM (iERP6)

Its been done. Multiple times over the years.

So... doughy. Pasty. *shudder*

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM (zZu0s)

226 Lena Dunham, strange joints and yang poon.

Wow. Might be having a flashback.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM (X4yQA)

227 203
The people who Matter(TM), know.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:33 PM (VHUov)

I know about it, does thst mean I matter?

Posted by: tankdemon at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM (p6+WR)

228 We were literally the only white folks in the area. But, it was fine, everyone was friendly. Actually seemed to be a fairly affluent part of town.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:26 PM (0aYVJ)

One of the many reasons why I enjoy the American South so much is that race relations, in spite of Obama's destruction, are still much better than in the Northeast.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:44 PM (iERP6)

229 I live further out from Atlanta too. About 100 miles.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 09:44 PM (vFG9F)

230 169 >>> Italy’s Meloni Denounces Deepfake Lingerie Picture of Her That’s Gone Viral

My Mooch and Dr. Jill series may break the internet...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 09:44 PM (Sco7b)

231 Sting announces he ain't leaving his children his money when he passes. I know some here think that's a positive but unless your kids are rotten I think stiffing them is rotten. I note a lot of rich leftists like to announce it too.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (kxLc1)

232 222 I see this nice decorative ivy all over the place down here in the south.

I wonder if they would get mad at me if I brought a bunch home with me and got it started.

Cut-something or other. Can't remember the name.
Posted by: Sifty boones

Kudzu. Blame the USDA for spreading that damn weed through the south as an ground cover to prevent erosion. Same with sticking pine trees everywhere to replace forest gone since the Civil War. Old pictures show the roads east of Atlanta covered in white cotton fields to Athens. And that cotton killed the soil quality around Atlanta.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (E4rtv)

233 Now browning some beef in the skillet to make chili.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Right now, MiladyJo is browning some beef. I asked her what she planned to do with it. You'll never guess what she answered!

Posted by: mindful webworker - you guessed it! at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (k0Y0k)

234 No offense to you 'rons who live here.

I was born at Ft. Gordon but transplanted out early.

No disrespect to your hometown.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (X4yQA)

235 Its been done. Multiple times over the years.

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM (zZu0s)

No. Not quite. Think Kurt Vonnegut and aquatic mammals.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (iERP6)

236 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:44 PM (iERP6)

By far.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:46 PM (kxLc1)

237 231 Sting announces he ain't leaving his children his money when he passes. I know some here think that's a positive but unless your kids are rotten I think stiffing them is rotten. I note a lot of rich leftists like to announce it too.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

The thing is they put it into a 'foundation' so it passes tax free on death and the kids run it. Like Rockefeller said reportedly, title of ownership doesn't mean much; what is more important is who controls the assets.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:46 PM (E4rtv)

238 And the thing was when she was in girls she was a cinemax 2. Then she started to gain weight like carbs were oxygen. And yet she still posed for poolside bikini shit?

Damn you, proto Ackbar! *shakes fist*

Posted by: Gurney Halleck at May 05, 2026 09:46 PM (zZu0s)

239 Cut-something or other. Can't remember the name.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:41 PM (X4yQA)

Excellent idea! And drop some off in NJ too!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:46 PM (iERP6)

240 I work with a guy whom I swear might be a Moron. In the good way. A couple months ago at our office party he joked about Learing Centers. Mixed laughter and hisses.

Immona drop some hints. Is there a sekrit handshake or something?

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (0aYVJ)

241 But Lena Dunham naked is past those limits.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:40 PM (iERP6)

Is Lenadunham one of the Elder Gods?

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (hNnmQ)

242 The people who Matter(TM), know.
Posted by: mikeski

I know about it, does thst mean I matter?
Posted by: tankdemon

You seem the type; you're always fashionably late.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (VHUov)

243 Oh. /off dune sock

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (zZu0s)

244 Cinco deport 'em

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (ZxPkt)

245 Immona drop some hints. Is there a sekrit handshake or something?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (0aYVJ)

Ace os Spades lapel pins....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 09:48 PM (Sco7b)

246 Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (0aYVJ)

Call him a moron.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:48 PM (kxLc1)

247 229 I live further out from Atlanta too. About 100 miles.
Posted by: fd

Georgia gets more sane the greater the distance from downtown Atlanta. Upon wife's retirement, we shall have to see whether we stay. We have property elsewhere that we can move.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:48 PM (E4rtv)

248 Somewhere there's a picture of Lena Dunham naked sitting on a toilet eating a pie. It's , it's, shudder

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 09:48 PM (gu0hJ)

249 My God, Vera Wang does look ghastly.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at May 05, 2026 08:38 PM (Vvh2V)

Verily, my wang retreated upon my viewing her picture.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:48 PM (utfVc)

250 >>>>>>Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (E4rtv)

It's a joke.

Posted by: Same Old at May 05, 2026 09:49 PM (AW6h8)

251 Dad used to say:

"Kudzu is a cancer. And anything that'll kill kudzu will give you cancer. Napalm might work but they made me leave it all in 'Nam."

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:49 PM (X4yQA)

252 Hey, CharlieBrown'sDildo, did anybody happen to ask today what was the deal with last night's ONT? I mean, I know whenever it's posted is the right time, but…

Posted by: mindful webworker - more like overmorning thread at May 05, 2026 09:49 PM (k0Y0k)

253 228 When my wife, our son, and I visited Charleston, SC in 2013 or so, I was struck by how friendly everyone of both races was. Very nice town.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (77rzZ)

254
Is Xenarthra one of the Old Gods?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian
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Hindu, Siddhartha's brother.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (nzPxx)

255 Lena Dunham naked is what we call Unapproachium.

Posted by: Avatar at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (Q+gd/)

256 I know whenever it's posted is the right time, but…

Posted by: mindful webworker - more like overmorning thread at May 05, 2026 09:49 PM (k0Y0k)

Last night's ONT will be posted on time in two weeks.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (iERP6)

257 Immona drop some hints. Is there a sekrit handshake or something?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:47 PM (0aYVJ)

Slip an Ace of Spades card into the band on your fedora.
It'll draw a few hawt babes too.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (2WIwB)

258 234 No offense to you 'rons who live here.

I was born at Ft. Gordon but transplanted out early.

No disrespect to your hometown.

Posted by: Sifty boones
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Heh, no offense taken, I was born and lived in Arkansas for a fair part of my life. Nashville for a time, DC also. Everywhere has good people and neighborhoods, it is just harder to find them in some places.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:51 PM (E4rtv)

259 224 Alpharetta is super cute. Looks like we are hanging on to the house there a little bit longer.
Posted by: Piper
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That is the new money neighborhood where Roswell merges into Alpharetta where without signs, one pretty much looks like the other. The old money is in Buckhead around the Governor's Mansion area and north of the I75-I85 union.

Me, I live further out for a reason. I hate driving in traffic and it gets much worse the closer you get to I-285.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:43 PM

The house is in East of Main, so right downtown. Not unlike what you describe, but I truly do like the walkability factor. I don’t really get a vote on it, but I hope we keep it. Js mom lives in it now.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 09:51 PM (OoFl2)

260 One of the many reasons why I enjoy the American South so much is that race relations, in spite of Obama's destruction, are still much better than in the Northeast.

In the South "race relations" are more honest than in the almost entirely blackless Northeast. So easy for the liberals up there.

Posted by: mrally at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (+ZHEV)

261 Last night's ONT will be posted on time in two weeks.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:50 PM (iERP6)

KT had out backs.

I am guessing drinking was involved.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (zZu0s)

262 Just randomly yell out " THE GUYS GET SHIRTS!!!"

Then wait.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (X4yQA)

263 You can eat Kudzu flowers. If you want to. It won't make you sick but it can't imagine it's very satisfying.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (vFG9F)

264 One of the many reasons why I enjoy the American South so much is that race relations, in spite of Obama's destruction, are still much better than in the Northeast.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 09:44 PM (iERP6)

I grew up in a town with zero black people, a few Indians (feather) and a few Mexicans. When I joined the Army, it was a bit of a culture shock, but I quickly learned that people are people. Americans.

And you are correct. Southern folks are among the finest people I've ever met.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:53 PM (0aYVJ)

265 The man tats on Lena Dunham makes her 10 times more disgusting than she would be without them.

Why do women put tats where they shouldn't put them.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:53 PM (kxLc1)

266 No offense to you 'rons who live here.

I was born at Ft. Gordon but transplanted out early.

No disrespect to your hometown.

Posted by: Sifty boones

***

Ft Gordon has a nice golf course.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:53 PM (2WIwB)

267 228 When my wife, our son, and I visited Charleston, SC in 2013 or so, I was struck by how friendly everyone of both races was. Very nice town.
Posted by: Bulg
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I agree but that means staying in the tourist areas. That part is a cleaner and nicer New Orleans vibe without the excess of Bourbon Street. I used to go to the Citadel for conferences and the area around it is a dump.

The original ancient citadel building in the tourist drag area is now a hotel that you can stay at.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:54 PM (E4rtv)

268 You know

All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 09:54 PM (1PzR6)

269 Sting announces he ain't leaving his children his money when he passes. I know some here think that's a positive but unless your kids are rotten I think stiffing them is rotten. I note a lot of rich leftists like to announce it too.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:45 PM (kxLc1)

Right, because leaving it to the headless children of bona bona charity is more noble.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 09:54 PM (snZF9)

270 Just randomly yell out " THE GUYS GET SHIRTS!!!"

Then wait.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (X4yQA)

*takes notes*

I may randomly bring up the health benefits of Ka-Boom.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:55 PM (0aYVJ)

271 263 You can eat Kudzu flowers. If you want to. It won't make you sick but it can't imagine it's very satisfying.
Posted by: fd
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A local brush removal company has goats that go and eat the kudzu enthusiastically to clean it out. They do a great job in a day or two per acre. It helps that the goats can get around the peaks and valleys of N. Georgia okay.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:55 PM (E4rtv)

272 I grew up in a black neighborhood in South Louisiana in the 60's. Not an issue.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (kxLc1)

273 Yesterday was 'Entertain yourselves Damnit!' Monday.

I turned in early but I think everyone survived.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (Sco7b)

274 Lena's tattoos look like she fell asleep at a biker daycare's art class.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (X4yQA)

275 Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 09:54 PM (1PzR6)

Stay Tuned For Updates?

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (2WIwB)

276 Stone Mountain is a better bet during daytime hours--state park.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 09:23 PM (E4rtv)

I was going to go to Stone Mountain, spring of '25, but it was a PITA to get there, and then they wanted way too much money to park and view it. Turned around and drove away.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (utfVc)

277 What the fuck, ewetub?!

'Fawn taken by bear as mother watches'

Who the fuck would click on that?!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 09:56 PM (zZu0s)

278 Anyone who thought the groypers were weakening MAGA had a really bad night in Indiana.

That was an earthquake.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (viF8m)

279 Announcing IM NOT LEAVING A FORTUNE TO MY KIDS is telling everyone you’re an asshole who has to virtue signal bullshit be issue it’s your last plea for attention.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (1PzR6)

280 I may randomly bring up the health benefits of Ka-Boom.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 09:55 PM (0aYVJ)

Suggest a 'Prometheus' and 'Freddy Got Fingered' double bill.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (Sco7b)

281 One of the many reasons why I enjoy the American South so much is that race relations, in spite of Obama's destruction, are still much better than in the Northeast.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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It was better before Obama, wrecker of souls, arrived on the scene.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (nzPxx)

282 Larry Fine is the only Porcupine I know and love.

Posted by: Philadelphia's Finest at May 05, 2026 09:58 PM (oftw2)

283 Stone Mountain is a big pluton. I've hiked to the top many times.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 09:58 PM (vFG9F)

284 What's Sting going to do with his money? Can I have it?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (vFG9F)

285 Screw Stone Mountain and those traitors Lee and Davis.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (77rzZ)

286 It's 10pm.

Do you knkw where your children are?

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (Sco7b)

287 280.

Beats sniffing anyones ass.

Got me kicked out of Applebys.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (X4yQA)

288 >>>
All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Who made you boss?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (nzPxx)

289 The house is in East of Main, so right downtown. Not unlike what you describe, but I truly do like the walkability factor. I don’t really get a vote on it, but I hope we keep it. Js mom lives in it now.
Posted by: Piper
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Downtown Alpharetta is a very quaint area despite being small. Marietta has a larger version of it as does the old Milton County seat in Roswell.

Cartersville and Acworth are downtown strips along the RR tracks where they have their restaurant and entertainment area.

Alpharetta is not a bad place to live in Georgia though unless you have to commute downtown. I live well west of Atlanta and I find it easier to navigate than when I lived in Athens, GA. East side of ATL beltway and the northern portion of 285 is a nightmare. GA 400 is getting ready to be so with the lane expansion like on I75. Huge project to add express lanes to it up to Forsyth County (Cumming).

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (E4rtv)

290
278 Anyone who thought the groypers were weakening MAGA had a really bad night in Indiana.

That was an earthquake.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (viF8m)

Missed that story. Look forward to hearing it next thread.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 10:00 PM (6w0jO)

291 Ont should be 10 minutes late as a joke.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:01 PM (OoFl2)

292 Announcing IM NOT LEAVING A FORTUNE TO MY KIDS is telling everyone you’re an asshole who has to virtue signal bullshit be issue it’s your last plea for attention.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 09:57 PM (1PzR6)

Bingo.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:01 PM (snZF9)

293 285 Screw Stone Mountain and those traitors Lee and Davis.
Posted by: Bulg
=====
Feisty today. I don't think Pudinghead is around though.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:01 PM (E4rtv)

294 I had a friend who spent his formative years in Carson, California. Whitey mcWhite. When his family moved to a more suburban town, it took him months to stop punctuating his sentences with "an' shit."

It was his genuinely gregarious personality that prevented him from being bullied. Seriously, he was one of those rare few who were simply good people. Nothing fake.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at May 05, 2026 10:02 PM (0aYVJ)

295 I grew up in a black neighborhood in South Louisiana in the 60's. Not an issue.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May
05, 2026 09:56 PM (kxLc1)

Well, that sure describes the total dysfunction of blacks today.

Posted by: mrally at May 05, 2026 10:02 PM (+ZHEV)

296 Ont should be 10 minutes late as a joke.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 10:01 PM (OoFl2)

It's almost like you know me

Posted by: Doof at May 05, 2026 10:03 PM (QMAsf)

297 Push the button, Max!

Posted by: clarence at May 05, 2026 10:03 PM (tsTuO)

298 Missed that story. Look forward to hearing it next thread.
Posted by: Tom Servo
========
Out of the eight Indiana GOP state senators voting against redistricting, it looks like 7 have been defeated. Worst hit was Judas Pence who probably was rallying them to do it.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (E4rtv)

299 You know

All y’all bitching and complaining about the lack of an ONT last evening could compose one yourself and submit it and have it considered by a COB during trying times. Have it in the bullpen.

Otherwise STFU.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Thank you, bosslady, for defining what content we're allowed or not.😶

Posted by: mindful webworker - marge in charge at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (k0Y0k)

300 294.

Imagine all the backlash the Somalians will get when they try to rob a new state.

So sad.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (X4yQA)

301 ONT should be backposted to last night and comments subject to instaban

Posted by: gKWVE, watching the world burn at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (sDWtc)

302 Nood.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (hNnmQ)

303 ONT is nood.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (zZu0s)

304 Screw the Confederacy. Democrat racists.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 10:04 PM (77rzZ)

305 Late ONT, early ONT, no ONT makes no difference to me. Its all black letters on a white background anyway.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (snZF9)

306 Announcing IM NOT LEAVING A FORTUNE TO MY KIDS is telling everyone you’re an asshole who has to virtue signal bullshit be issue it’s your last plea for attention.

Posted by: nurse ratched
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Could also be a chicken-shit way of telling some spoiled, greedy brats that they'll be on their own soon and better get jobs-- without having to confront them personally.

Posted by: JQ at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (rdVOm)

307 ONT summoned.

Posted by: clarence at May 05, 2026 10:05 PM (tsTuO)

308 I was going to go to Stone Mountain, spring of '25, but it was a PITA to get there, and then they wanted way too much money to park and view it. Turned around and drove away.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Yep. It is a bit of a tourist trap, but then again, National Park Service is now charging admission at a lot of parks including Kennesaw Mountain. You can actually drive up Kennesaw Mountain for a fine view all around on weekdays. Weekends you have to take the tourist bus but far cheaper than Stone Mountain for parking and admission.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:06 PM (E4rtv)

309 At the cafe, if you're not having tacos and tequila, you're just phoning it in. Let' give these Mexicans some credit. I'll provide the steak and tequila.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 10:07 PM (D1E+2)

310 You can eat Kudzu flowers. If you want to. It won't make you sick but it can't imagine it's very satisfying.
Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 09:52 PM (vFG9F)

You can extract the starch from the Kudzu main root the way you extract arrowroot starch or tapioca starch, however it is a lot of work.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 10:08 PM (rbvCR)

311 304 Screw the Confederacy. Democrat racists.
Posted by: Bulg

That is true but in fact, the planters that ran Southern politics actually had problems in the Upper South passing secession. Then Lincoln was stupid enough to demand Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, etc. provide militia to put down their seceding seven Southern states. That ended the debate as the four upper Southern states joined the lower seven.

As someone who has spent a lot of time for a particular research project on constitutional development in the US among the states, reading the secession convention notes is pretty sobering how careless both the North and South were at provoking a stupid crisis over secession. Both sides thought the war would be over in months.

And the American Civil War was a perfect example of what happens when you kick the can over cheap labor access down the road. No different than Northern sanctuary cities harboring illegal aliens nowadays and using the same tired refrain of massive resistance to the federal government.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 10:11 PM (E4rtv)

312 Thank you, bosslady, for defining what content we're allowed or not.😶
Posted by: mindful webworker - marge in charge at

And you’re resembling an entitled brat. Grow up.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 05, 2026 10:18 PM (W2EWw)

313 not sure why you'd need ten foot stilts to avoid snakes. on that road, you wouldn't need any. i remember stilting/ pogoing around the block back when.
but i never rode a hoprod. heard of liabilities.

Posted by: cmeat at May 06, 2026 12:02 AM (R11M+)

Quick Hits

The latest White House shooter has been named. Michael Marx. Seems well-named.

The authorities seem to be slow-rolling information about this person, only telling us he is 45 and has a Texas drivers license. I'm sure that means he's totally not a leftwing murder cultist.

Professional Homosexual Tim Miller doggedly defends Nazis and Islamists because he's such a principled conservative.

Justin
@JustR_02
Democrats are currently arguing about whether people who said America deserved 9/11 (Piker), has a Nazi tattoo (Platner), and someone who says he's sad the Ayatollah was killed (El-Sayed) should be welcomed in their "big tent.
Tim Miller and Co supposedly left the GOP bc of principles.

Tucker Carlson and William Kristol, Together Again? It's only a matter of time.

And money. Don't forget the money. Because the grifters all like money. A lot. Like strangely a lot.

Of course:

Hans Mahncke
@HansMahncke
The assistant district attorney who filed completely fabricated AI material in a murder case and then lied about it has been suspended by the Georgia Supreme Court for six months. That seems lenient given the dishonesty involved, and the fact that it went undetected for so long.

I say "of course" because the Democrat Party has dictated that black people are almost entirely immune from law or professional requirements and boy oh boy, is that policy working out for everyone with zero negative consequences!

Three high-ranking D.C. police officials are reportedly facing termination or other disciplinary measures, following an internal affairs probe into alleged manipulation of crime statistics.

The possible terminations were reported Tuesday by The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources.

The Justice Department, Republicans in Congress and the District of Columbia have been looking into the allegations.

The city's Metropolitan Police Department's disciplinary process will give any officials accused of misconduct the opportunity to defend themselves. The process can take years and involve arbitration.

A spokesperson for the department said an assistant chief and a district commander were placed on administrative leave, though he didn't disclose the reasons. The third officer reportedly facing termination, also a district commander, is already on administrative leave and was previously the subject of an investigation related to crime statistics, according to the Post.

Cops committing crimes is perfectly acceptable if it helps us sell the Democrat Socialist's Decarceration Agenda.

News report here. These cops were deliberately misreporting shootings as simple assaults and robberies and break-ins as "trespassing" because people don't get alarmed about increases in those categories.

Update: I was just on Instagram for Cafe stuff and I found this latest element of the "Bring the left and fake-right extremes together" op.

hidden.place.in
hidden.place.in's profile picture
hidden.place.in

8h
They told you the culture war is organic--real disagreements between real people with real passions. Nothing to see here.
But what if JD Vance and Erika Kirk are siblings, created by the CIA to deceive and divide us?
Here's what the mainstream media, the political pundits, and the gatekeepers don't want you to understand:
✅ "Same playbook, different faces." You've seen this before. Two people on opposite sides of the political aisle, arguing passionately, generating clicks, outrage, and donations. But what if they're not enemies? What if they're coworkers? The intelligence community has a long history of manufacturing opposition to control the Overton window. Left vs. Right is the oldest trick in the book.
✅ "Follow the connections." Both rose to prominence suspiciously fast. Both say exactly what their respective bases want to hear. Both never cross certain lines that would actually threaten the system. And both refuse to debate each other in any unscripted, uncontrolled environment. When two "enemies" won't meet face to face without handlers, you have to ask: what are they hiding?
✅ "Divide and conquer works when you don't know you're being divided." You think you chose your side. You think your anger is authentic. But what if every talking point, every controversy, every "outrageous statement" was workshopped in a Langley conference room? The goal isn't to win the argument--it's to make sure you're always arguing.
💬 Comment "SIBLINGS" and I'll send you the full breakdown--the connections, the timelines, the intelligence community's history of creating fake opposition, and why they need you to stay angry at each other.

I follow zero political accounts on Instagram so this was definitely pushed to me courtesy of an op. There was probably a money payment to spread this absurd post.

Know the op when you see it.

There might be more home health care fraud in Medicaid nationwide than there are legitimate in-home services. https://t.co/OjD8bte7V7
— Shipwreckedcrew (@shipwreckedcrew) May 5, 2026

🚨 HOLY CRAP. A Fox reporter just went NICK SHIRLEY mode, CONFRONTING an alleged hospice fraudster in Gavin Newsom's California — they shut the door and begged Fox to leave

"Can I talk about the care you provide?"

WOMAN: "I don't have time. *Close door* PLEASE DON'T FILM!" 🤯… pic.twitter.com/5T80juD8UW
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 4, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: Ilhan Omar is flat out REFUSING to turn over documents to a Minnesota committee investigating the $250 MILLION Somali “Feeding Our Future” fraud

She is KNEE DEEP in this scandal, and DOJ needs to go after her HARD.

DO NOT let her get away with this! pic.twitter.com/vVKJMeCBqn
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 5, 2026

How have I never seen this? Absolutely amazing. pic.twitter.com/nxS0wNo2M3
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) May 4, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 06:30 PM

Comments

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1 1st

Posted by: GF at May 05, 2026 06:32 PM (cD4WB)

2 Nightly News

Cruise ship virus.

Canadian sex rules only - only through glory holes. Safety first.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 06:34 PM (Sco7b)

3 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at May 05, 2026 06:35 PM (LdBR/)

4 yo

Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 06:35 PM (Lu7y1)

5 NBC - Legal News - Guthrie.

Good thing there's not hundreds of millions of fraud anywhere.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 06:36 PM (Sco7b)

6 I like money.

But I have never accepted a dime to call ace gay.

Always do what you love kids and you'll never work a day in your life.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:36 PM (N8bpy)

7 ha

Posted by: TALACHULITNA at May 05, 2026 06:37 PM (qxOSq)

8 What the fuq was that last video???

Posted by: browndog says woof at May 05, 2026 06:37 PM (3sXRv)

9 LOL!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (VyBeY)

10 Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog

Let's see. Is there a drug that promises a mind-shattering orgasm? If so ... Sex with the MAID.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (u82oZ)

11 What the fuq was that last video???
Posted by: browndog says woof at May 05, 2026 06:37 PM (3sXRv)

Parody of streamers?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (N8bpy)

12 When do the righteous, start shooting happen?

IMHO it is well past time.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (xvV+O)

13 FESTIVAL!!!

Posted by: toby928(c) asks 'Are you of the body?' at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (4NO2D)

14
"I say "of course" because the Democrat Party has dictated that black people are almost entirely immune from law or professional requirements and boy oh boy, is that policy working out for everyone with zero negative consequences!"

This infection is everywhere. I see it daily, it's ridiculous. Massive incompetence that's excused for skin color reasons that have compounded reasons for existing. One massive circle jerk that has to have people lie to others and themselves.

But hey, they have PhDs!!!! They're SMAT!

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 06:39 PM (et1vG)

15 hey ho! no hockey until 8pm and I've finally finished work for today : )

what up?

and yes the Flyers are going to lose this series

but they're still entertaining me! our goalie gave a Cane player a spanking last night

literally.

Posted by: BlackOrchid (j+aD2) at May 05, 2026 06:39 PM (j+aD2)

16 dunno what that last video was but it is a worthy effort!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:40 PM (VyBeY)

17 I substituted a mexican flag for an American flag and burned it. Let's see if anyone notices and how many years I get for it.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 06:40 PM (xvV+O)

18 >>> The assistant district attorney who filed completely fabricated AI material in a murder case and then lied about it has been suspended by the Georgia Supreme Court for six months. That seems lenient given the dishonesty involved, and the fact that it went undetected for so long.

An insider in the "Justice System" tried to frame somebody for homicide.
The only just penalty is death. Regardless of other evidence.

They did this shit with Trump. (RUSSIA!!!, etc).
Bluntly I have no reason NOT to believe it is widespread, routine, and significant.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:41 PM (/lPRQ)

19 NaCly Dog, Leslyn was Heinlein's second wife and apparently Heinlein was quite the swinger along with Leslyn from the official biographer of Heinlein. He associated with rocket engineer and occultist Jack Parsons (probably Jack is in Magic Incorporated as a character) ahd was housemates with L. Ron Hubbard for a time in LA. WWII kind of pulled him out of that world of hedonism as Heinlein met Ginni while working with L. Sprague DeCamp and some other sci fi writer at Philadelphia naval yards and later elsewhere.

And DeCamp's "Lest Darkness Fall" or the Harold Shea saga would be also good script material.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:42 PM (E4rtv)

20 Tucker Carlson and William Kristol, Together Again? It's only a matter of time.

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Haven't they already had one love-child named Hogg ... Dave Hogg?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:42 PM (9Kqhl)

21 Afternoon.

So anyone been following that case with the FedEx driver that kidnapped, raped and murdered a seven year old?

Good news everyone!

The creature was sentenced to death.

Live like an animal, die like one, motherfucker.

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (Z2yLo)

22 "Michael Marx". Totally not a fake name on his fake ID that he used to get into bars before 21.

Posted by: RandomDave at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (aJQbY)

23 "An insider in the "Justice System" tried to frame somebody for homicide.
The only just penalty is death. Regardless of other evidence.

They did this shit with Trump. (RUSSIA!!!, etc).
Bluntly I have no reason NOT to believe it is widespread, routine, and significant."

yup.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (VyBeY)

24 I substituted a mexican flag for an American flag and burned it. Let's see if anyone notices and how many years I get for it.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 06:40 PM (xvV+O)

If you were to burn every country's flag, would you escape hate crime charges because you're treating every country equally?

Posted by: pookysgirl, not a legal beagle at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (Wt5PA)

25 An insider in the "Justice System" tried to frame somebody for homicide.
...
...
Bluntly I have no reason NOT to believe it is widespread, routine, and significant.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:41 PM

It is literally the entire purpose of the FBI.

Posted by: toby928(c) asks 'Are you of the body?' at May 05, 2026 06:44 PM (4NO2D)

26
What the fuq was that last video???
Posted by: browndog says woof

Yeah, I don't get it either.
Maybe it's because I'm old.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 06:44 PM (Cqx++)

27 The creature was sentenced to death.

well it's Texas...he'll have 20 years to think about it

Posted by: DanMan at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (8uzBS)

28 Keep your eye on Oh Hi O.

Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (viF8m)

29 Haven't they already had one love-child named Hogg ... Dave Hogg?
Posted by: ShainS
=====
His middle name is hooded.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (E4rtv)

30 Also,
*scratches head*

Is the new op that Erica Kirk and JD Vance are 'on opposite sides'? How....?

Posted by: RandomDave at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (aJQbY)

31 The assistant district attorney who filed completely fabricated AI material in a murder case and then lied about it has been suspended by the Georgia Supreme Court for six months. That seems lenient given the dishonesty involved, and the fact that it went undetected for so long.

-----------

If you're committing fraud in a murder case -- you should be punished at minimum as if a murderer, and then some, pour encourager les autres.

The Golden Rule of Human Nature: Incentives and Disincentives ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (9Kqhl)

32 If Obama had a son would he look like the WHCD shooter?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 06:46 PM (vFG9F)

33 28 Keep your eye on Oh Hi O.

Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.
Posted by: JackStraw
======
And DeWino and his Somalis/Haitians/etc. are going to be at the heart of a lot of it. There is a reason that the shitbag GOPe types don't want the refugee train to end nor for fraud to be cracked down upon.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:46 PM (E4rtv)

34 The creature was sentenced to death.

well it's Texas...he'll have 20 years to think about it
Posted by: DanMan

Japan keeps it's death row inmates isolated. They only get 2 hours notice of their execution. Seems more humane.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 06:47 PM (u82oZ)

35 I saw so much fraud as an insurance claims adjuster to manager in my 35 year career.

Worker's Compensation , Homeowners , Auto, General Liability is one big fraud operation that only hurts people with legitimate claims.

The number of crooked doctors ,lawyers, contractors and experts was sickening but not as sickening as the courts letting them get away with it.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:47 PM (kxLc1)

36 The creature was sentenced to death.

well it's Texas...he'll have 20 years to think about it
Posted by: DanMan at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM

A child rapist and murderer in GenPop.

He will pray for the surcease of death.

Posted by: toby928(c) asks 'Are you of the body?' at May 05, 2026 06:47 PM (4NO2D)

37 And money. Don't forget the money. Because the grifters all like money. A lot. Like strangely a lot.

They love money sexually...they promise only the tip...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 06:48 PM (ynpvh)

38 well it's Texas...he'll have 20 years to think about it
Posted by: DanMan at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (8uzBS)

Texas is supposed to be like super eager to throw people in the chair. This does not strike me as indicating eagerness.

Maybe if...some kind inmate was willing to save our state a few million housing this thing and just...shank him right in the neck...

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:49 PM (Z2yLo)

39 "Michael Marx". Totally not a fake name on his fake ID that he used to get into bars before 21.
Posted by: RandomDave at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (aJQbY)

Seems legit to me.

Posted by: McLovin at May 05, 2026 06:49 PM (wVcYX)

40 An insider in the "Justice System" tried to frame somebody for homicide.
The only just penalty is death. Regardless of other evidence.

They did this shit with Trump. (RUSSIA!!!, etc).
Bluntly I have no reason NOT to believe it is widespread, routine, and significant.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
======
Media Distortion, the case was on appeal and she used AI generated citations for denial of a new trial motion. It was not the original criminal trial that convicted the defendant but on the defendant's post trial motion for a new trial that was at issue in the appeal.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:49 PM (E4rtv)

41 31 The assistant district attorney who filed completely fabricated AI material in a murder case and then lied about it has been suspended by the Georgia Supreme Court for six months. That seems lenient given the dishonesty involved, and the fact that it went undetected for so long.

-----------

If you're committing fraud in a murder case -- you should be punished at minimum as if a murderer, and then some, pour encourager les autres.

The Golden Rule of Human Nature: Incentives and Disincentives ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:45 PM (9Kqhl)

Yes. I've always believed that if a prosecutor hides exculpatory evidence, he or she should have to endure the punishment meant for their victim. Seems fair to me.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 06:50 PM (ynpvh)

42 Every day it seems reports of another billion here or there got pocketed.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 06:50 PM (Ia/+0)

43 He'll go to Huntsville. If you think Texas is slow I can't imagine what one would think of the other States.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:50 PM (kxLc1)

44 I say "of course" because the Democrat Party has dictated that black people are almost entirely immune from law or professional requirements and boy oh boy, is that policy working out for everyone with zero negative consequences!

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Three DEI Hires down, and only six more to go on the SCOTUS (although I would argue that the three "conservative" weak sisters have historically straddled that line -- like Schrödinger's Scat).

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:51 PM (9Kqhl)

45 42 Every day it seems reports of another billion here or there got pocketed.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 06:50 PM (Ia/+0)

And I don't see a single penny of it. A shame.
Well, that's not true; I saw some of the money when I paid my taxes...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 06:51 PM (ynpvh)

46 Uh oh, someone is worried about the grand jury investigation into GA voting fraud in Fulton County. They are calling up pollworkers, etc. now to testify before the grand jury.

On X
Reverend Raphael Warnock@ReverendWarnock
·
2h
Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

It has been litigated in court dozens of times.

Leave our election workers alone.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (E4rtv)

47 Tucker Carlson and William Kristol, Together Again?***

youtube.com/watch?v=ipPS2iHg_3I

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (nzPxx)

48 "Michael Marx". Totally not a fake name on his fake ID that he used to get into bars before 21.

Michael “McLovin” Marx.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (EXyHK)

49 Related: Three DC dirty police officials could possibly be fired for faking the city's crime data. But you know, they won't be.

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That's a story arc right of of "The Wire."

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (9Kqhl)

50 As a New York resident I urge the Feds to look at the changes made in the last two years to the home health care aide under Medicaid. Hochul switched it all up to give the contracts to out of state providers and I have no doubt kickbacks were involved. Fraud and corruption are so endemic and ingrained in NY that fraud and corruption mean nothing

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (gu0hJ)

51 44 I say "of course" because the Democrat Party has dictated that black people are almost entirely immune from law or professional requirements and boy oh boy, is that policy working out for everyone with zero negative consequences!

-----------

Three DEI Hires down, and only six more to go on the SCOTUS (although I would argue that the three "conservative" weak sisters have historically straddled that line -- like Schrödinger's Scat).

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:51 PM (9Kqhl)

Hah! You don't know if their shit until they start making decisions. Well played.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (ynpvh)

52 That last video reminds me of "Pick-a-Little" (izzat the right title?) from "The Music Man." Yak-yak-yak.

Posted by: Weak Geek at May 05, 2026 06:53 PM (yRCXf)

53 *they're not their

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 06:53 PM (ynpvh)

54 "And I don't see a single penny of it. A shame.
Well, that's not true; I saw some of the money when I paid my taxes... "

to be clear, saw it going away from, not towards you ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:53 PM (VyBeY)

55 Tucker Carlson and William Kristol, Together Again?***

youtube.com/watch?v=ipPS2iHg_3I

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 06:52 PM (nzPxx)

Reunited and it feels so good.

Posted by: Peaches and Herb at May 05, 2026 06:54 PM (wVcYX)

56 I captured a screen shot of a booking of an illegal alien from Honduras for murder and under race he was listed as White.

Don't believe any crime stats you see.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:55 PM (kxLc1)

57 "Same playbook, different faces." You've seen this before. Two people on opposite sides of the political aisle, arguing passionately, generating clicks, outrage, and donations. But what if they're not enemies?

Vance and Erika Kirk are on opposite sides of the political aisle?
And that means they are siblings created by the CIA?

WTF kind of nonsensical Indian AI generated clickbait BS is this?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:55 PM (6ydKt)

58 The city's Metropolitan Police Department's disciplinary process will give any officials accused of misconduct the opportunity to defend themselves. The process can take years and involve arbitration.

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

If we get homies to sit ...
You must acquit!

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:55 PM (9Kqhl)

59 "And I don't see a single penny of it. A shame.
Well, that's not true; I saw some of the money when I paid my taxes... "

to be clear, saw it going away from, not towards you ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:53 PM (VyBeY)

Red-shifted, even.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 06:56 PM (wVcYX)

60 Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.
Posted by: JackStraw

Cost of doin' business

Posted by: your GOP governor at May 05, 2026 06:56 PM (sDWtc)

61 "Michael Marx". Totally not a fake name on his fake ID that he used to get into bars before 21.
Posted by: RandomDave at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (aJQbY)

Wherever you go,
Whatever you do,
He will be right here
Waiting for you.

Whatever it takes,
Or how his heart breaks...

Fuck you for this earworm, ace.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:57 PM (zZu0s)

62 But what if JD Vance and Erika Kirk are siblings, created by the CIA to deceive and divide us?

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

Thus proving my theory that Michael Obama and Lawrence Taylor are identical twins separated at birth by the CIA to deceive and divide us.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:57 PM (9Kqhl)

63 Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:55 PM (6ydKt)

No they're saying that's what is normally done to gaslight you ( create a fake opposites so they can gaslight people)

But now they are doing it with political allies.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:58 PM (kxLc1)

64 Also today.

>>FAA employee arrested over threat to ‘neutralize’ Trump

https://tinyurl.com/zytwhvf3

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 06:58 PM (viF8m)

65 I've been wondering what African Americans in the inner cities think about all the fraud being committed by Somalis, Nigerians etc. Native born African Americans probably get a little bit but nothing compared to these newbies. Talk about replacement theory

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 06:58 PM (gu0hJ)

66 FedEx murderer needs some time to think about what has done. I'd say a couple of hours while he is slowly strangled.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (vFG9F)

67 "Follow the connections." Both rose to prominence suspiciously fast. Both say exactly what their respective bases want to hear. Both never cross certain lines that would actually threaten the system.

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And both murdered Charlie Kirk simultaneously; one from the grassy knoll, and the other from the campus book depository.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (9Kqhl)

68 I glizz that Erica and JD share the genetic traits of having two eyes as well as having their mouth and nose along a line of symmetry. I'm convinced.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (3uBP9)

69 Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.
Posted by: JackStraw

Cost of doin' business
Posted by: your GOP governor at May 05, 2026 06:56 PM (sDWtc)

It's a write-off, Jerry!
They just write it off.

Posted by: Kramer at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (wVcYX)

70 Richard Marx? Gay?

My money would be on straight. Kind of like a guy who looks all soulful and tender, but is catching strays from everywhere.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (zZu0s)

71 She is KNEE DEEP in this scandal, and DOJ needs to go after her HARD.

DO NOT let her get away with this!

*Narrator voice-over* They will, in fact, let her get away with this.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 05, 2026 07:00 PM (V362x)

72 But now they are doing it with political allies.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:58 PM (kxLc1)

I'm thinking how many stupid people on Instagram click on this stuff, read it, believe it, and start sharing it with their equally idiotic friends.

We are cooked.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

73 Saw in the news a couple days ago that a Somali who ADMITTED to $11 Million in fraud, will get NO JAIL TIME, under a deal cut with the State AG.

5 Years probation...

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 05, 2026 07:01 PM (mP0Kj)

74 I hear home healthcare ads on the radio all the time here in the ATL region. Saying how easy it is to join in on the scam.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 07:01 PM (3uBP9)

75 Thus proving my theory that Michael Obama and Lawrence Taylor are identical twins separated at birth by the CIA to deceive and divide us.
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:57 PM

Triplets.

Posted by: Patrick Ewing at May 05, 2026 07:02 PM (4NO2D)

76 You heard it here first -

Dr. Steve Turly calls Senator Fetterman the "canary in the coal mine." The Demoncrap party is fracturing and imploding.

https://youtu.be/v0mZ1UEt-f0

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:02 PM (wVcYX)

77 Afternoon.

So anyone been following that case with the FedEx driver that kidnapped, raped and murdered a seven year old?

Good news everyone!

The creature was sentenced to death.

Live like an animal, die like one, motherfucker.

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (Z2yLo)

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

This should have been the original purpose for inventing the wood chipper.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:03 PM (9Kqhl)

78 Turley, that is.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:03 PM (wVcYX)

79 Soon to be Former Senator Fetterman.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (4NO2D)

80 This infection is everywhere. I see it daily, it's ridiculous. Massive incompetence that's excused for skin color reasons that have compounded reasons for existing. One massive circle jerk that has to have people lie to others and themselves.
But hey, they have PhDs!!!! They're SMAT!
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq

There was a post on X recently of some European sharing his initial observations on visiting the US for the first time. One thing that stood out to him was the really high percentage in gubmint jobs that are unhealthy (I think he meant fat), surly black women. Not men, women.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (l26NL)

81 Leftists are ratcheting up the crazies

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (Ia/+0)

82 The Demoncrap party is fracturing and imploding.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:02 PM (wVcYX)

They have a new plan, apparently.
Bring in Tucker, Marjorie, and Nick Fuentes and watch the Hippy Nazis roll into the party and save the day.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (6ydKt)

83 If there is a real Diablo Cake girl, and there is, she's real and magnificent, I'm sure there is a girlfriend that is happy for her starwars nerd boyfriend on his birthday. Maybe not that girl though.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 07:05 PM (3uBP9)

84 Saw in the news a couple days ago that a Somali who ADMITTED to $11 Million in fraud, will get NO JAIL TIME, under a deal cut with the State AG.

5 Years probation...
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 05, 2026 07:01 PM (mP0Kj)

*insert Sam Kinnison rage-shriek here*

This world fucking sucks, sometimes.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 07:05 PM (0aYVJ)

85 Afternoon.

So anyone been following that case with the FedEx driver that kidnapped, raped and murdered a seven year old?

Good news everyone!

The creature was sentenced to death.

Live like an animal, die like one, motherfucker.

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (Z2yLo)

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This should have been the original purpose for inventing the wood chipper.
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:03 PM (9Kqhl)

Suspend him over a hungry piranha-filled water tank in such a fashion that only his junk dips into the water. Then the wood chipper.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:06 PM (wVcYX)

86 Blutarski - been noting that too, desk jobs, sitting eating all day will do that.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:06 PM (Ia/+0)

87 DO NOT let her get away with this!
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So cute.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 07:07 PM (RIvkX)

88 I'm starting to think that the fraud and corruption are the only things holding the US together.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 07:07 PM (l26NL)

89 Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.

Dorks.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 07:07 PM (D1E+2)

90 Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.
Posted by: JackStraw

Cost of doin' business
Posted by: your GOP governor

Shit tons of Somalis in Columbus

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 07:07 PM (1IhIV)

91 I would think that wood chipper would be worse than the piranha for the balls.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:08 PM (zZu0s)

92 She made Ryan a DIII and DIV cake. Ryan makes out in the cake department.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 07:08 PM (3uBP9)

93 90 Luke Rosiak is exposing the Medicaid fraud in Ohio and its massive.
Posted by: JackStraw

Cost of doin' business
Posted by: your GOP governor

Shit tons of Somalis in Columbus

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 07:07 PM (1IhIV)

Obama would like a shitton of Somalis in him...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:08 PM (ynpvh)

94 Soon to be Former Senator Fetterman.
Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (4NO2D)

Yeah, Dr. Steve shows his fav / unfav rating went from +68 to now -40. He's toast as a D.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (wVcYX)

95 Project Freedom on hold. Hey Donald, ìran is lying to you again. don't fall for it. Keep the pressure up.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (mMoRd)

96 Pete Hegseth is going grey fast, the job is really taking it out of him.

Posted by: Decaf at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (Tbs6N)

97 Trump just put out on social media that the blockade will stay in effect but he is pausing Operation Freedom because progress on a final deal has made big progress.

I don't think anyone trusts Iran but who knows.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (viF8m)

98 Are we finally reaching the Schwarzschild radii of insane stupidity?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (2GVsD)

99 91 I would think that wood chipper would be worse than the piranha for the balls.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:08 PM (zZu0s)

In the old days, they would tie a guy upside down, then saw slowly from the crotch towards the lungs...the upside down part was to keep the blood in his head so he lived longer...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (ynpvh)

100 Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

The internet is the best of times and the worst of times.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:10 PM (kxLc1)

101 >>>But what if JD Vance and Erika Kirk are siblings, created by the CIA to deceive and divide us?

But were they siblings who the CIA got ahold of and programmed against us?

OR

Were they created by the CIA and then birthed as siblings?

I hope there is someone who can dig deeper into this conspiracy for us.

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 07:10 PM (8mulE)

102 Soon to be Former Senator Fetterman.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 07:04 PM (4NO2D)

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That video (posted by Count de Monet) shows that Fetterman's Approval among Democrat-Communists (even though he votes with Chuck U. Schumer 3/4ths of the time) has gone from +68% in 2023 to -40% now in 2026.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:11 PM (9Kqhl)

103 100 Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

The internet is the best of times and the worst of times.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:10 PM (kxLc1)

The internet is for...
https://youtu.be/j6eFNRKEROw

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:11 PM (ynpvh)

104 Pete Hegseth is going grey fast, the job is really taking it out of him.
Posted by: Decaf at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (Tbs6N)

I think Pete wanted to militarily finish the job but his boss seems adamant about a negotiated deal.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:12 PM (kxLc1)

105 It's a write-off, Jerry!
They just write it off.
Posted by: Kramer at May 05, 2026 06:59 PM (wVcYX)
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I never tire of seeing this.

It is a reminder of the combination of arrogance and ignorance, the glib and unmerited self-assurance, the casual almost nihilistic attitude of the contemporary left.

I don't understand neither do I care, therefore it is devoid of meaning. When I shut my eyes you cease to exist. Passing a law or speaking magick words changes reality.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 07:12 PM (RIvkX)

106 The Flat-earthers saw that Vance-Kirk thing and said "dude. WTF?"

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 07:13 PM (0aYVJ)

107 The Flat-earthers saw that Vance-Kirk thing and said "dude. WTF?"
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 07:13 PM (0aYVJ)

Stray Voltage conspiracy theory?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:14 PM (zZu0s)

108 I saw Schwarzschild Radii open for Mazzy Star at The Orbit Room in '94.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:14 PM (9Kqhl)

109 Trump just put out on social media that the blockade will stay in effect but he is pausing Operation Freedom because progress on a final deal has made big progress.

I don't think anyone trusts Iran but who knows.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (viF8m)
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This news makes me nauseous.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 07:14 PM (RIvkX)

110 100 Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

The internet is the best of times and the worst of times.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:10 PM (kxLc1)

The internet is for...
https://youtu.be/j6eFNRKEROw
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:11 PM (ynpvh)

Indubitably, my good man!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 07:14 PM (wVcYX)

111
We need to throw time travelers in this conspiracy theory. Erika Kirk is some time-travelling Mossad agent from the future.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 07:15 PM (w6EFb)

112 Something schizophrenic in our treatment of the death penalty: if a policeman, or sometimes a private person, is there when the person is committing his crime or threatening to, then we have no problem with killing that person on the spot with no judicial procedure.

But if it’s 5 minutes after and he sets his gun down, then everyone has to wait 20 years to do it.
That don’t make no sense.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 07:16 PM (pbKq8)

113 >>This news makes me nauseous.

More than anyone who has been in that office in my lifetime, including Reagan, I trust Trump's judgement.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:17 PM (viF8m)

114 We need to throw time travelers in this conspiracy theory. Erika Kirk is some time-travelling Mossad agent from the future.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 07:15 PM (w6EFb)

Odd, she doesn't LOOK Druish.

Posted by: Mog at May 05, 2026 07:17 PM (zZu0s)

115 have you guys seen this

https://youtu.be/p8EjOqwxvus

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (ZxPkt)

116 >>> Are we finally reaching the Schwarzschild radii of insane stupidity?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:09 PM (2GVsD)

My theory is that stupidity congeals into an ephemeral substance and concentrates and aligns along structures like ley-lines.

Stupidinous Aether.

Because there is this one spot on my way home where ~85% of the people in the right hand lane are turning left and ~85% of the people in the left hand lane are turning right, and I'm just trying to survive. It is a stupidity foci. Very concentrated stupidity.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (3uBP9)

117 I don't understand neither do I care, therefore it is devoid of meaning. When I shut my eyes you cease to exist. Passing a law or speaking magick words changes reality.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 07:12 PM (RIvkX)

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Forever infantile, figuratively sticking their fingers in their ears and yelling "nah nah nah, I can't hear you, I can't hear you!"

Like the terrible two-year old who believes they can conform reality to their utopian dream-world with enough skittles and unicorn sacrifices ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (9Kqhl)

118 My least favorite stat is that at any time there are 800-1000 people in prison for homicide that were previously in prison for homicide.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:19 PM (kxLc1)

119 >>This news makes me nauseous.

More than anyone who has been in that office in my lifetime, including Reagan, I trust Trump's judgement.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:17 PM (viF8m)

Me too. He plays the long game better than any politician I have ever seen. Admittedly, I am not a political junky, but again and again he succeeds, even if it takes some time. Patience, you guys.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 07:20 PM (0aYVJ)

120 have you guys seen this

https://youtu.be/p8EjOqwxvus
Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (ZxPkt)

And they say Chivalry is dead.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:20 PM (zZu0s)

121 >>@EricLDaugh
·
2m
>>🚨 WTF?! Minnesota Democrats just BLOCKED a fraud committee subpoena for Somali Rep. Ilhan Omar due to her likely involvement in a $250 MILLION fraud scandal

>>Omar refused to turn over documents by request — now the subpoena failed.

>>LAUNCH A FEDERAL PROBE!

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:20 PM (viF8m)

122
"There are two things that are infinite: The Universe and human stupidity, but I'm not really sure about the former." -- attributed to Einstein.

There is no definite evidence he actually said this, but it's been attributed to him for years.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 07:21 PM (w6EFb)

123 I got lots to do before bed time.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 07:22 PM (Ia/+0)

124 I saw the Stupidity Foci open for Broken Compass Bluegrass at Mountain Top Coffee Shop in '23.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:22 PM (9Kqhl)

125 The Flat-earthers saw that Vance-Kirk thing and said "dude. WTF?"
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 07:13 PM (0aYVJ)

This is what happens when the Lizard People making the human masks slack off and reuse a face mould.

Wake up, sheeple!

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 07:23 PM (hNnmQ)

126 As soon as the "Minnesota daycare" fraud scandal brok,e I started ranting here that it was peanuts compared to "home health care fraud," which I knew for a fact was not just "out oof control" in Caliornia, but was the primary mechanism for "wealth transfer" from taxpayers to parasites: some substantial percentage ofn the state's entire population was "supported" by pretending to be "in home supprt caretakers: for their pretend "disabled" partners. Like, tens of millions of people.

I ranted and raved. No one much took notice. And...well, of course, I was right.

It's like Cloward-Piven conbined with the Great Leap Forward, on steroids.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 07:23 PM (Av6i5)

127 >>LAUNCH A FEDERAL PROBE!

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 07:20 PM (viF8m)

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Anal AND Criminal ... but mostly criminal.

/Any volunteers ... besides Cavernous Orifices?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:24 PM (9Kqhl)

128 We're #2! We're #2!

Michael McFaul
@McFaul
Just shameful that the US is not sharing the burden in the greatest fight for freedom of our lifetimes.
Canada is now a more consequential leader of the free world than the US.
Hope this changes in the future.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:25 PM (ndZc7)

129 Meanwhile Nick Shirley is looking for corruption in Cuba.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:26 PM (Cqx++)

130 And they say Chivalry is dead.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:20 PM (zZu0s)

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Funny, I say this exact same thing a few times a week after performing some simple act of good manners involving a woman or women -- even with the wifey.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 07:26 PM (9Kqhl)

131 @90.
Shit tons of Somalis in Columbus.
Ohio needs to export them to Delaware and let them camp around Biden's house. He let them in, let him deal with them

It's good to see JackStraw back posting. He worries me sometimes. Wonder what the hell kind of trouble he has gotten himself into now. (Just kidding Mr Straw)

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 07:26 PM (9lqZe)

132 >>> 122
"There are two things that are infinite: The Universe and human stupidity, but I'm not really sure about the former." -- attributed to Einstein.

There is no definite evidence he actually said this, but it's been attributed to him for years.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 07:21 PM (w6EFb)

In which volume of Stuff Einstein Said does it appear?

Posted by: inquiring Horde minds want to know at May 05, 2026 07:27 PM (WMyc4)

133 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:25 PM (ndZc7)

What's he talking about?

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (kxLc1)

134 The only solution to home heathcare fraud is Single Payer. Amirite?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Cqx++)

135 The democrat party is not going to "implode" or go away. There are enough stupid, greedy, selfish, sexually disordered, waiting on a hand out, violent and mentally ill people in America to keep them in business for years to come. Hell, there are folks on this blog who will vote democrat every chance they get.

Posted by: Gimme Gimme Gimme at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Sma6t)

136 I saw recently that 90+% of Crime in Oakland California is caused by under 1500 known individuals.

Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Lu7y1)

137 We all know the Big Apple is NYC but where is the Minneapolis?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:29 PM (ndZc7)

138 I love the Marcus memes. There are several out there.

Posted by: Max Power at May 05, 2026 07:29 PM (q177U)

139 >>>I got lots to do before bed time.

Posted by: Skip

>Have a TACO, have a margarita. The Mexicans turned back the French at the Battle of Puebla. That should be reason to celebrate.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 07:29 PM (D1E+2)

140 We all know the Big Apple is NYC but where is the Minneapolis?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:29 PM (ndZc7)

Rotten Apple

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:30 PM (kxLc1)

141 Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (3uBP9)

My theory? Some understanding of math needed but...

There is a finite total amount of IQ points allocated to the Human Race.

We keep adding more people.

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 05, 2026 07:30 PM (mP0Kj)

142 >>> 139
==
Have a TACO, have a margarita. The Mexicans turned back the French at the Battle of Puebla. That should be reason to celebrate.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 07:29 PM (D1E+2)

How many gently used rifles did the Mexicans acquire?

Posted by: inquiring Horde minds want to know at May 05, 2026 07:30 PM (WMyc4)

143 Twin Cities, I think with St Paul.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (zZu0s)

144
The Mexicans turned back the French at the Battle of Puebla. That should be reason to celebrate.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

Perhaps things would have been better if the French had won?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (Cqx++)

145 I don't know if ace linked to it or not but Marco Rubio gave a heck of a press conference today, he was filling in for Carolyn Leavitt, is there anything this man can't do?

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (0nHVk)

146 The democrat party is not going to "implode" or go away.

-
As Glenn Frey explained some years ago, "It's the lure of easy money, it's gotta very strong appeal."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (ndZc7)

147 Screw Einstein. He backed out when he originally supported the creation of the atomic bomb. Smart people can be stupid also.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:33 PM (kxLc1)

148 Perhaps things would have been better if the French had won?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (Cqx++)

Based on Algeria I'd say no.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:34 PM (kxLc1)

149 I had totally forgotten .hack/SIGN, the granddaddy of all 'trapped in a MPORPG world' anime series.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (2GVsD)

150 What's he talking about?
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

Carney gave money to that bastion of democracy, Ukraine.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (ndZc7)

151 115 have you guys seen this

https://youtu.be/p8EjOqwxvus

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 07:18 PM (ZxPkt)

LOL!

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (ynpvh)

152 I saw recently that 90+% of Crime in Oakland California is caused by under 1500 known individuals.
Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Lu7y1)

I had no idea the city council had so many staffers.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 07:35 PM (8avO+)

153 Perhaps things would have been better if the French had won?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 07:32 PM (Cqx++)

Based on Algeria I'd say no.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 07:34 PM (kxLc1)

Vietnam. Haiti.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:36 PM (zZu0s)

154 @zerohedge
NIH Virologist Vincent Munster Caught Smuggling Deadly Viruses Into U.S., FBI Investigating.
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This is the same guy who said a novel coronavirus appearing in the same area of the Wuhan lab was no big deal, and things like that happen all the time.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 05, 2026 07:36 PM (3ImbR)

155 Ghost nude.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 07:37 PM (ndZc7)

156 I feel like such a chump. I coulda claimed to be a home health care facility, and then also gotten paid for being Mom's "caretaker" after she had a stroke. I could be a millionaire, too, but no...I just set up my WFH desk at her house, and kept on working for a living...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 07:38 PM (zYpTz)

157 Nood. Cafe.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 07:40 PM (zZu0s)

158 156 I feel like such a chump. I coulda claimed to be a home health care facility, and then also gotten paid for being Mom's "caretaker" after she had a stroke. I could be a millionaire, too, but no...I just set up my WFH desk at her house, and kept on working for a living...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at May 05, 2026 07:38 PM (zYpTz)

I was supposed to get paid from a state disability fund I paid into for years when I was taking care of my wife when she was dying. I didn't get a single dime; they rejected my application, didn't tell me why, I resubmitted with an appeal, but never heard back...that was two years ago...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 07:40 PM (ynpvh)

159 I celebrated with a chicken quesadilla and some Fritos

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 07:42 PM (ZxPkt)

160 we are having a major snowstorm here in metro Denver and beyond

this is that heavy wet snow that takes down trees and power lines

I could lose my internet connection at any ti

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 07:47 PM (ZxPkt)

161 Remember, the AVERAGE includes the outliers.

Look at fucking Florida. Packed with retirees, and having 1/10th the number of home health workers as New York. Explain that shit. The only explanation is New York Medicaid is 90% fraud.

States allow this to occur, because it pumps federal money into their economies. The fraudsters employ people, and rent offices, and pay state taxes. 10% of what they defraud gets paid to the state in taxes. And the politicians that allow it get donations to their campaigns.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 07:53 PM (eloIc)

162 SS, Medicaid, and Medicare are all going broke. Health care costs are exploding across the country.

What if all of this, every bit of this problem, is due to endless fraud?

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 07:55 PM (eloIc)

163 152 I saw recently that 90+% of Crime in Oakland California is caused by under 1500 known individuals. Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Lu7y1)

Same number of people at Lompoc Prison.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 07:57 PM (eloIc)

164 163 152 I saw recently that 90+% of Crime in Oakland California is caused by under 1500 known individuals. Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Lu7y1)

Wall up Oakland and send all the criminal there. Then we can have "Escape from Oakland."

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 07:58 PM (eloIc)

165 152 I saw recently that 90+% of Crime in Oakland California is caused by under 1500 known individuals.
Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 07:28 PM (Lu7y1)

I had no idea the city council had so many staffers.
****

Ok, that got a chuckle.

Posted by: clarence at May 05, 2026 08:17 PM (tsTuO)

166 Yeah, the CIA would never do something so nefarious.

Posted by: Billygoatpuke at May 05, 2026 08:34 PM (XZjgl)

167 "I before E, EXCEPT after c!"
How hard is that to remember?

Posted by: Pooklord. at May 05, 2026 09:06 PM (asU3w)

Nielsen Ratings Company Reveals That Not a Single Disney Sequel Is in the Top Ten of Most Viewed Star Wars Movies or TV Shows

Nielsen is spinning this as if it's good for Star Wars that the original, from over 40 years ago, remains the absolute ratings champ among movies, and the disastrous Disney "saga" sequels aren't even in the top ten.

WDW_Pro discussed this disclosure. "Andor" is number one, but mostly because it has 18 episodes over two seasons -- so there is something like 12 hours of Andor to watch, as opposed to two hours of Star Wars: A New Hope.

And these ratings were complied while the show was running in 2025. Tales of the Underworld was also fresh in 2025.

One Disney movie, Rogue One, made the top ten. None of the Daisy Ridley Force is Female saga sequels.

Further proof that the Disney sequels are absolute failures: When Disney's Star Wars Land was being designed, the imagineers were planning it to heavily reference original movies. But mid-design, Kaffeine Kennedy called them and ordered them to abandon all references to the original movies and make it firmly set in the Kaffeine Kennedy era, with "her" characters. She femspained that she wasn't interested in appeasing the 50+ year old fans who actually like Star Wars, but the Modern, Diverse Audience she was sure would celebrate her Stunning and Brave retcon of Star Wars into yet another female-centric Disney Princess Brand.

It did not work. Galaxy's Edge has been a perennial disappointment as far as attendance.

So now that Kaffeine Kennedy is finally out and her skinny talons have been pulled away from the corpse of Star Wars, suddenly Star Wars land is set in the Rebellion Era and actors who are supposed to look like Han, Luke, and Leia are roaming the park.

Unfortunately, it's Disney, so this was another huge embarrassing cringe failure.

Man.

This is so bad, guys. pic.twitter.com/k8DpbfdNbm
— Huff (@Huff4Congress) April 17, 2026

The WDW_Pro panel pointed out that when one corporate regime replaces another, the incoming regime has no strong incentive to cover up for the last one. In fact, the new regime has an incentive to release the bad news that the old regime long suppressed, so they can show they're improving on the old regime's failures.

It does seem strange that months after Kaffeine Kennedy was booted out of Lucasfilm, the long-hidden ratings -- once held in the same warehouse where they stored the Ark of the Covenant -- are suddenly being published.

And the rumor is -- and I'd say this is a fact -- that Disney will re-cast Han, Luke, and Leia and start making movies about their adventures immediately after the fall of the Empire. The Timothy Zahn Thrawn trilogy, for example.*

RUMOR: Disney to Remove Star Wars Sequel Trilogy From Timeline to Resume Focus on Original Characters

"If true, this would be one of the most dramatic franchise shifts in modern Hollywood history." pic.twitter.com/tqB5V8uo9x
— Geeks + Gamers (@GeeksGamersCom) May 4, 2026

And you have to imagine the new films will have exactly as much respect for the old timeline, the "Rey/Finn" timeline, as the Rey/Finn movies had for the original timeline -- none at all. Even if they don't explicitly say that the sequels are now retconned and no longer exist, it will become obvious when events happen that are inconsistent with Kaffeine Kennedy's movies.

For example: Luke Skywalker will almost certainly court and marry Mara Jade, as he did in the books, which would be incompatible with the Kaffeine Kennedy content. They're not going to avoid a crowd-pleasing romance just to keep kosher with the Kaffeine Kennedy disasters.

As the WDW_Pro panel speculated: The ideological people failed badly, so now the soulless money-grubbing investor people are calling the shots.

And frankly they cannot be any worse than the ideological zealots.

BP
@everyonebpup
May 4
> be Disney executive
> pay $4B for Lucasfilm in 2012
> greenlight a new trilogy to print money
> Force Awakens hits $2B. you are a god
> Last Jedi splits the fanbase
> Rise of Skywalker barely clears a billion
> teens now call Star Wars "out of order"
> Mandalorian and Grogu tracks franchise-low
> can't admit trilogy failed. shareholders watching
> tell Filoni the sequels need to be "branched off"
> cast members at parks start citing a time portal
> May the 4th merch quietly drops the sequels
> rumor leaks: Ahsoka finale severs the timeline
$4B of canon about to get filed under "alternate universe" because nobody can say the word "mistake"

But I don't think returning to Han, Luke and Leia will help. Once you fall completely out of love, you don't usually fall back in love. The bubble is burst, the magic is gone. The Force is dead.

It's really incredible. The biggest IPs in the history of the world destroyed themselves because The Mary Sue claimed that girls liked boys' action-adventure movies just as much as boys and it was #Sexist to not let girls See Themselves in boys adventure/war stories and these fucking idiots believed them and bet $40 billion dollars on what "Princess Weeks" from The Mary Sue told them.

Below, proof that the supposedly "good" sequel film was just an embarrassing rip-off of the original trilogy movies, as if you need it.

I hear that this was a mandate from Creative Genius Bob Iger, who issued the very creative corporate mandate that the "new" movies should just be remakes of the old ones. So I don't think that choice can be blamed on Kaffeine.

She can be blamed for everything else, though.

If you have four minutes to spare, this video comparing The Force Awakens to Star Wars explains better than a million words ever could why the sequel trilogy was doomed to fail, and from the start. If you've never seen it, it's an absolute must. https://t.co/kZIErDv1uZ
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 5, 2026

* Which I never read, of course, though I heard they were pretty good. Anyone read them? Are they worth it?

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 05:00 PM

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1 Saw the Hamell and Obama library video. So very lame.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 05:01 PM (abIsI)

2 I like this gray format. Agreeable gray is nice.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 05:02 PM (abIsI)

3 I let the udders know.

Posted by: Dad of Six at May 05, 2026 05:03 PM (OI6JV)

4 Stephen Miller's America First Legal has won its lawsuit against Katie Hobbs

Only American citizens can vote in all (15) counties in Arizona...this is what pushback looks like

Also, nood Disney

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 05:03 PM (abIsI)

5 With as many Leia cosplayers I’ve met and “researched” this one by Disney has to be a sith psyop.

Posted by: Brometheus at May 05, 2026 05:03 PM (dJMrS)

6 Put a chick in it, make it gay, make it lame!

Posted by: They'll never recover, nor should they at May 05, 2026 05:04 PM (TbWk/)

7 Ooops

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 05:04 PM (abIsI)

8 Which I never read, of course, though I heard they were pretty good. Anyone read them? Are they worth it
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They are outright bad.

Zahn is a bad writer caught up in corporate dictates about what has to be included.

It was painful to read.

Posted by: TJM's phone at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (w4o6z)

9 May the Farce be with you...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (FtULh)

10 I really liked the Thrawn Trilogy.

Grand Admiral Thrawn is one of my favorite villains of all time.

It's a shame the Bantam-era Star Wars EU was such a mixed bag.

The Del Rey era, starting with the New Jedi Order was generally pretty decent.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (gnNyN)

11 One young actress I like who's about 16 now, Kyrianna Kratter, was in that kid's version of Star Wars a year or so ago. She had on a stupid visor and whatever.

Work is work.

She's going to be playing a transgender in that 'All of Us' or whatever it is zombie show.

It must suck to be a Western actor or actress.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (Sco7b)

12 That cleaned up nicely ...

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 05:06 PM (XuXeR)

13 1 Saw the Hamell and Obama library video. So very lame.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 05:01 PM (abIsI)

Cringe worthy

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 05:07 PM (FtULh)

14
Man.

This is so bad, guys.

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At least they're not Black Tranny Pedos ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:07 PM (9Kqhl)

15 >>>They are outright bad.
Zahn is a bad writer caught up in corporate dictates about what has to be included.

ooof!

Then again, as Rick Sanchez said: "Your boos mean nothing. I've seen what makes you cheer."

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (1wjle)

16 That cleaned up nicely ...
Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 05:06 PM (XuXeR)
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It's amazing what a slash or an angled bracket in the right place can accomplish...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (gnNyN)

17 I haven't seen one episode of the Star Wars franchise since 1983. It doesn't sound like I have missed much.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (D1E+2)

18 10 I really liked the Thrawn Trilogy.

Grand Admiral Thrawn is one of my favorite villains of all time.

It's a shame the Bantam-era Star Wars EU was such a mixed bag.

The Del Rey era, starting with the New Jedi Order was generally pretty decent.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (gnNyN

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Leia wanders around for the 2nd book with nothing to do.

Thrawn is introduced in the first scene, denying him mystery.

The whole macguffin of the second book doesn't matter in the end.

The whole Luke being with the clone Dark Jedi stuff is laughably terrible because Zahn has no clue what to do with Luke or even who he is.

Genuinely, they're trash.

Posted by: TJM's phone at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (w4o6z)

19 At least they're not Black Tranny Pedos ..."

*Disney exec pulls up grok*

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (XuXeR)

20 I enjoyed the Thrawn Trilogy. Hopefully they can work Sidney Sweeney in as Mara.

Posted by: Dad of Six at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (OI6JV)

21 15 ooof!

Then again, as Rick Sanchez said: "Your boos mean nothing. I've seen what makes you cheer."
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (1wjle)

÷====

Well, then read and enjoy!

Posted by: TJM's phone at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (w4o6z)

22 OT but this is definitely full retard at the Met Gala:

https://tinyurl.com/2zwhzzc8

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (kX27y)

23 >>>They are outright bad.
Zahn is a bad writer caught up in corporate dictates about what has to be included.

Then again, as Rick Sanchez said: "Your boos mean nothing. I've seen what makes you cheer."
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (1wjle)
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Don't listen to him, ace!

He admits he's illiterate!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:09 PM (gnNyN)

24 the RISE OF THE RESISTANCE ride you can see where is was supposed to be HOTH and then they just stopped and went with the new Crap, and the ride barley works they just refurbished Big Thunder and it caught on fire.

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:09 PM (ubCxQ)

25 And the rumor is -- and I'd say this is a fact -- that Disney will re-cast Han, Luke, and Leia and start making movies about their adventures immediately after the fall of the Empire. The Timothy Zahn Thrawn trilogy, for example.*

==

Well , there is plenty of "Legends" material, I gather. Thrawn is already being run through the Ahsoka series. And he was in Rebels.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:09 PM (GD0B3)

26 DJ Marco Rubio sold it. Get that guy a job making political ads.

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 05:09 PM (jGJov)

27 but this is definitely full retard at the Met Gala:"

You will applaud, tovarish....

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 05:10 PM (XuXeR)

28 Genuinely, they're trash.
Posted by: TJM's phone at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (w4o6z)
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You have no idea how bad Star Wars novels get until you read Darksaber or Children of the Jedi.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (gnNyN)

29 When are they going to remake the original Star Wars movie?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (vFG9F)

30 OT but this is definitely full retard at the Met Gala:

https://tinyurl.com/2zwhzzc8
Posted by: beckster

Kick the tires, take her out for a test drive, and we'll see.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (ndZc7)

31 Disney's star wars is just lesbians and fags cosplaying.

Same with Paramount with Star Trek franchise.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (IifOV)

32 Who else heard that Cara Dune/Gina Carano migh be back ?

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (GD0B3)

33 Thrawn Trilogy was good. I always thought it was stupid that they didn't use it for the sequel trilogy.

Posted by: Mark1971 at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (CNl8/)

34 I've missed Disney news.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (4NO2D)

35 >>>32 Who else heard that Cara Dune/Gina Carano migh be back ?

N O P E

that was a false leak pumped out by Disney to trick people into giving the new piece of shit a chance. Carano denied it.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (1wjle)

36 Andor is one of the best series ever done, Star Wars or not.

Posted by: YOHAN THE LIBRARIAN at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (3TalN)

37 Actually, this isn't about anything important.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (RIvkX)

38 You have no idea how bad Star Wars novels get until you read Darksaber or Children of the Jedi.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (gnNyN)

Zahn's stuff is really for grade school/high school ..but some of us are just kids at heart! Is "Bloodlines" any good?

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (GD0B3)

39 Spaceballs will also suck Balls after seeing who is in charge of making the sequel and if it's anything like History of the World part II it's going to be very very bad, Oh you didn't know they made a sequel to History of the World well nobody did

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (ubCxQ)

40 that was a false leak pumped out by Disney to trick people into giving the new piece of shit a chance. Carano denied it.

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oh..

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (GD0B3)

41 Star Wars should have ended with Star Wars.

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (kMNVd)

42 Even the 'good' Star Wars movies are bad.

Posted by: garrett at May 05, 2026 05:14 PM (Lu7y1)

43 I read Zahn's 80's Blackcollar and Cobra Military SF series' and they were fairly pedestrian in the field, both involving supersoldiers made by drugs and technology respectively.

he went off into Star Wars stuff and I did not pursue even in the OT era.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:14 PM (8avO+)

44 Is it just me, or does the Luke actor look kinda like a female?

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at May 05, 2026 05:14 PM (qivay)

45 The yelling girl has like 50 teeth.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:14 PM (Gqar8)

46 There's just no part of me that cares about the Star Wars universe anymore. And I'm really not interested in watching any ret-con version of Star Trek, even though I still love TOS. Maybe one day I'll go back and read or re-read some of the Trek novels, or get a DVD set of DS-9.

Posted by: PabloD at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (5Ewx3)

47 "teens now call Star Wars "out of order""

I thought it was 6-7.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (vFG9F)

48 44 Is it just me, or does the Luke actor look kinda like a female?
Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at May 05, 2026 05:14 PM (qivay)

He looks precious.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (Gqar8)

49 But I don't think returning to Han, Luke and Leia will help. Once you fall completely out of love, you don't usually fall back in love. The bubble is burst, the magic is gone. The Force is dead.

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It can (1) take you years to gain a new customer, (2) take you seconds to lose them, and (3) be virtually impossible to ever regain them after having lost them.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (9Kqhl)

50 I hated Andor Season I - total revolutionary marxist garbage, and season 2 was only watchable because they dumped the socialist crap, and focused on adventure more.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (GD0B3)

51 Thrawn Trilogy was good. I always thought it was stupid that they didn't use it for the sequel trilogy.
Posted by: Mark1971 at May 05, 2026 05:12 PM (CNl8/)

even dumber to use it up for Ashoka.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (8avO+)

52 >>.It can (1) take you years to gain a new customer, (2) take you seconds to lose them, and (3) be virtually impossible to ever regain them after having lost them.

yeah... i've heard someone talking about how much it costs to gain a single customer.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (1wjle)

53 Disney is going with General Leia not Princess Leia because ....

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (ubCxQ)

54 I would like to know how Spock got into Star Fleet without anyone knowing about his periodic Pon Farr freakout.

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (vFG9F)

55 Below, proof that the supposedly "good" sequel film was just an embarrassing rip-off of the original trilogy movies, as if you need it.

It's an homage!

Posted by: Bob Eyegore at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (LSV6F)

56 Spaceballs will also suck Balls after seeing who is in charge of making the sequel and if it's anything like History of the World part II it's going to be very very bad, Oh you didn't know they made a sequel to History of the World well nobody did
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (ubCxQ)
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In fairness, the only good section of History of the World Part I was the previews for History of the World Part II.

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (kMNVd)

57 Watched most of Epire Strikes Back yesterday, probably the best of the bunch

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (Ia/+0)

58 53 Disney is going with General Leia not Princess Leia because ....
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (ubCxQ)

Full-Tilt Girlboss.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:16 PM (Gqar8)

59 Gee I wonder if it will turn out everyone good in Star Wars was actually either a racist sexist homophobe or a gold star earning loyal leftist social justice revolutionary. Gonna be totally shocking when that happens!!!

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 05:17 PM (vE0+H)

60 Justice Jackson could play Leia. Or Baby Chewbacca.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:17 PM (ndZc7)

61 Funnily enough I was there in CA about a month ago. For the start of Spring Break, so the Park was packed. Galaxy's Edge (Aspach-Cole series plagerism aside) was pretty quiet. The whole section was low on people compared to the rest of the park. Except for the Resistance ride and the Falcon ride. They were both ok.

It feels weird in that its got a lot of space and is built to traditional Disney quality, but doesn't have much there to do. Just a few shops and the two rides. Few characters around, no Stormtroopers. Blue milk was good though, had that twice.

I did appreciate my 3yo niece. New Republic spy (nice, young castmember) came by to ask her if she wanted to be part of an event. My niece took her hand and said "lets go see these rocks!" And proceeded to drag the poor thing to go look at blast doors and rock formations. Castmember did a good job and let my neice drag her around. Good sport.

Posted by: AFlyingSqrl at May 05, 2026 05:17 PM (CW2c6)

62 Justice Jackson could play Leia. Or Baby Chewbacca.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:17 PM

She's a born Ewok.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 05:18 PM (4NO2D)

63 DisneyChannel is actually better than peak woke. I'm still watching the worst horror movies - so much dismemberment - but some of the new DC stuff is pretty funny.

Not safe for kids though. Every white girl has a crush on black guys. And they keep cancelling live action shows after 2 seasons.

And as woke as Disney is, you know what you'll NEVER see on DisneyChannel - a REALLY black, black guy. Caramel or lighter.

Someone should protest.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:19 PM (Sco7b)

64 >>>proof that the supposedly "good" sequel film was just an embarrassing rip-off of the original trilogy movies, as if you need it.

they don't care if it's a rip off -- they're just redoing it to market merchandise to a new generation, and keep the IP active

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 05:19 PM (jGJov)

65 60 Justice Jackson could play Leia. Or Baby Chewbacca.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:17 PM (ndZc7)

she's the size of an Ewok, after seeing her that clip in the play she looks like a Dwarf.

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:19 PM (ubCxQ)

66 Watched most of Epire Strikes Back yesterday, probably the best of the bunch
Posted by: Skip

I loved it when I first saw it in the theater circa 1980.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:19 PM (ndZc7)

67 Oh

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:19 PM (nzPxx)

68
The original Star Wars is based on old low budget science fiction movie shorts, modernized. It has nothing to say about the human condition. It was never substantial, just a novelty. Maybe basing an entire industry on a lightweight trifle is the real issue here.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (azNOR)

69 Prepare three letters . . .

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (wVcYX)

70 Fun fact, Hispanics now outnumber blacks in the Windy City. We are about a couple of election cycles away from blacks being a diminishing force in Chicago and Illinois politics.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)

As the voting power of the black dissolves, we will get to find out once again what Democrats really think of them. So that'll be fun. Not for blacks though.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (vE0+H)

71 I learned today that, subsequent to the events in Return of the Jedi, there is lore that the real motivation of ol' Palp wasn't just evil, it was he knew the secret of what lay beyond the galaxy.

A race of warriors from another galaxy, immune to the Force, who viewed using machines as blasphemy, growing their ships and weapons.
Like a mash-up of Warhammer 40k.

That the whole purpose of the Empire, the massive war machine, and the Death Stars was the only chance they had to defeat them.

Instead, the goofy hippie space wizards and their primitive magic destroying the Empire caused the death of some 360 trillion sentients before the invasion was defeated.

Which is to say, there were/are so, so many better stories they could have told after the original; complex characters and plots.

Instead they chose shittier, boring re-hashes of the original stories--but with More Girl Power.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (MtSIY)

72 There’ll never be another Jar Jar Binks though.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (Gqar8)

73 I quit reading Star Wars EU novels around the time I stopped sucking my thumb with the nightlight on, so 35 or 36.

Posted by: Kristian Harloff, Collider at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (aKk9a)

74 Star Wars is lame. Even the good ones were just kid's movies. I pray they aren't making K-Pop Demon Hunters movies in 50 years and having adults buy tickets for themselves.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (BI5O2)

75 Disney seeks to employ heterosexuals to develop story lines and recruit actors.

Nah.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:22 PM (nzPxx)

76 The original Star Wars is based on old low budget science fiction movie shorts, modernized. It has nothing to say about the human condition. It was never substantial, just a novelty. Maybe basing an entire industry on a lightweight trifle is the real issue here.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (azNOR)

Shooting up the bad guys IS the human condition.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:22 PM (8avO+)

77 I liked Mara Jade in the books, especially in her introduction. There hadn't really been anyone to rival Luke at that point, and she was perfect.

Biggest thing I hated when they "legacied" all this was getting rid of her and Luke's relationship.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 05, 2026 05:22 PM (tOcjL)

78 Logan's Run came out in 1976. New Hope in 1977. The difference in special effects is amazing.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:23 PM (GD0B3)

79 Prepare three letters . . .

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (wVcYX)

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... Maria, address it to my wife

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:23 PM (9Kqhl)

80 I'll say it until I'm blue in the face: The Thrawn Trilogy is definitely worth it.

Posted by: Dodd at May 05, 2026 05:23 PM (vl9MY)

81 I thought the Mara Jade story in the Thrawn trilogy was kinda stupid. Not that Luke did not need a "partner", but how they got introduced.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (GD0B3)

82 Hamell did a turn as a vampire with a beef with Laszlo in an episode of What We are in the Shadows. He's actually got pretty good comedy instincts.

Too bad he's a dolt.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (l26NL)

83 "I would like to know how Spock got into Starfleet without anybody knowing about his periodic Ponn Farr freakout."

Dude, what happens on Vulcan stays on Vulcan

Posted by: P'Diddy at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (5Ewx3)

84 Spaceballs will also suck Balls after seeing who is in charge of making the sequel and if it's anything like History of the World part II it's going to be very very bad, Oh you didn't know they made a sequel to History of the World well nobody did
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:13 PM (ubCxQ)

Just like Caddyshack II. Very, very bad.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (wVcYX)

85 >>.80 I'll say it until I'm blue in the face: The Thrawn Trilogy is definitely worth it.

I think that is definitely the majority view.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (1wjle)

86 Mouse is dead Jim.

Posted by: bones at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (ehY6c)

87 Star Wars literally had an entire galaxy of stuff they could make up and run with that hundreds of millions of fans would pay huge money to watch and re-watch but they chose to go woke and pi$$ off most of their fans.

Bold strategy cotton let's see how that works out for them.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (0N4FZ)

88 74 Star Wars is lame. Even the good ones were just kid's movies. I pray they aren't making K-Pop Demon Hunters movies in 50 years and having adults buy tickets for themselves.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (BI5O2)

In honesty for me the interesting part of Star Wars was Carrie Fisher, the droids, and Indiana Jones smartassery. The rest was filler.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (Gqar8)

89 70 Fun fact, Hispanics now outnumber blacks in the Windy City. We are about a couple of election cycles away from blacks being a diminishing force in Chicago and Illinois politics.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)

As the voting power of the black dissolves, we will get to find out once again what Democrats really think of them. So that'll be fun. Not for blacks though.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (vE0+H)

They won't entirely abandon them though, they'll still use them for "street actions".

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (qivay)

90 There’ll never be another Jar Jar Binks though.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (Gqar

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Ketanji Brown "Affirmative Action" Jackson hardest hit ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (9Kqhl)

91 People without imagination are worthless. Losers, you might say. Can't possibly have success of any kind. Just saying.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (GD0B3)

92 Is there even a market for the Thrawn material? I know fanboys of a certain age love that stuff. But the original Thrawn trilogy was written in the early 90s. Or, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. After watching them fuck the franchise's corpse for the intervening three decades, I have some doubts.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (nTGnD)

93 The original trilogy was classic. The prequel trilogy has some moments. The next three bit the big one. Rogue One wasn't bad, but the rest was crap. Unless the writers go back to the original trilogy formula Star Wars is dead. Unfortunately the writers are all woke idiots and the entire movie industry is brain dead so nothing will come of it

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (gu0hJ)

94 Which is to say, there were/are so, so many better stories they could have told after the original; complex characters and plots.

Instead they chose shittier, boring re-hashes of the original stories--but with More Girl Power.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (MtSIY)
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I really enjoyed the space opera of the New Jedi Order series. They could have easily turned that into a decade-long MCU-style franchise if anyone at Lucasfilm had the vision to do so...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (gnNyN)

95 i'm old-school, I'm a "Han Solo at Star's Edge" and "Splinter of the Mind's Eye" stan

(no not really. the only star wars books I read were Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, which I read before I saw the movies, because I was a Poor)

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (1wjle)

96 90 There’ll never be another Jar Jar Binks though.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:21 PM (Gqar

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Ketanji Brown "Affirmative Action" Jackson hardest hit ...
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (9Kqhl

What's Lori Lightfoot doing these days?
She's been on my mind...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (Sco7b)

97 82 Hamell did a turn as a vampire with a beef with Laszlo in an episode of What We are in the Shadows. He's actually got pretty good comedy instincts.

Too bad he's a dolt.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (l26NL)

He does. He's also a good voice actor. Awesome as the Joker, for example.

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (qivay)

98 Also a sequel.....of sorts....

Here's the trailer for the new "Evil Dead Burn" movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr-CPXcYgv4

It looks like a very gory version of "The Monkey Paw".

Could be a good horror movie assuming that they aren't showing us all of the "good" parts.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (iJfKG)

99 Linked this yesterday. The wages of Woke, in a 4-panel comic:

https://is.gd/DAlolb

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (VHUov)

100 With Star Wars and Star Trek both going to shit there is an opening for Warhammer 40k right now to become THE SF franchise

But knowing Games Workshop they WILL screw this up

Because as we all know, selling minis is the path to prosperity...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (sKqQm)

101 Off, perverted Vulcan sock.

Posted by: PabloD at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (5Ewx3)

102 Maybe basing an entire industry on a lightweight trifle is the real issue here.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug

Maybe making it an "industry" based on extracting maximum value rather than presenting maximum entertainment was the actual issue...

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at May 05, 2026 05:27 PM (OUMaO)

103 When are they going to remake the original Star Wars movie?
Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 05:11 PM (vFG9F)

I've seen a couple of AI-made fan movies on EweTube that do a decent job of recreating the originals. The clips are only ten minutes long, but you know they didn't take $10 million to make them.

Old Hollywood is dead. Seen any good vaudeville shows recently?

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (hNnmQ)

104 Just like Caddyshack II. Very, very bad.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:25 PM (wVcYX)

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* "Highlander II" has entered the chat *

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (9Kqhl)

105 I learned today that, subsequent to the events in Return of the Jedi, there is lore that the real motivation of ol' Palp wasn't just evil, it was he knew the secret of what lay beyond the galaxy.

A race of warriors from another galaxy, immune to the Force, who viewed using machines as blasphemy, growing their ships and weapons.
Like a mash-up of Warhammer 40k.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 05:20 PM (MtSIY)

Sounds like a ripoff of the climax of the first season of Blakes 7. The evil Empire had a secret base in an unknown location the good guys had to find. This arc covered several shows and they find that all sorts of tasks are being run through the computers there at Star One. And they are starting to fail. They find its location is at the edge of the galaxy and are going to destroy it, but then they find that another task it has is a huge shield holding back a trans galactic invasion force and there is a spy aboard the station trying to enable the invasion. They warn the evil empire about the invasion and use their superior ship to hold back the invasion as long as they can - fade to black

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (8avO+)

106 81 I thought the Mara Jade story in the Thrawn trilogy was kinda stupid. Not that Luke did not need a "partner", but how they got introduced.
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (GD0B3)

Having a former emperor's hand want to get even for the emperor's death wasn't good story motivation for you? Putting Luke in actual peril wasn't good story?

I thought it was some of the strongest material that ever got written in the Legacy.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (tOcjL)

107 Disney still not hiring white successful writers in favor of DIE and alphabet writers. Expects turn around within 2-4 decades.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (xvV+O)

108 *taps the Giv-o-Shit meter*
*nothing*

So...how about them Mariners???

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (2WIwB)

109 I don't know if the Thrawn books are good, but if you want to do a sequel series, postulating an "Imperial Remnant" to fight is a good way to basically continue the same Rebellion vs. Empire storyline from the original movies while changing it just enough to claim the story has advanced.

I think the next one involves, what, the Yuzang Vong or something invading from another galaxy? that's a bigger conceptual change.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (1wjle)

110 Wonder what TJM thinks of Star Wars, in Any of its’ iterations?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (Gqar8)

111 I was out all day, but wanted to share comments on an early thread:

Alito knows he’ll go down as one of the assholes who did his utmost to reverse decades of hard-won progress on civil rights. This is why DIVERSITY is important. Crazy that the Black woman might have a different opinion than an old White man.

Did KBJ hurt the terrorist judge’s wee lil feelings. Wah Daddy Roberts, the black lady called me a name! she was 100% correct as states are literally attempting to stop ongoing elections!!!

I saw another article that said over 40K early ballots had already been cast. Alito can F right off given this is now meddling in an active election for partisan reasons

Now he’s getting personal, and he breaches that wall with … a Black woman. And he’s the guy who ripped up women’s right to safe reproductive health care. He is begging to be impeached.

Yall should go watch last night's daily show. Guest was SHERRILYN IFILL and she breaks it down perfectly. Roberts has been gunning to destroy this for almost 50 years. Scotus has stolen power from Congress by overriding what they have voted on.

America has no choice but to pack the Court.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (jlnco)

112
A race of warriors from another galaxy, immune to the Force, who viewed using machines as blasphemy, growing their ships and weapons.
Like a mash-up of Warhammer 40k.

So...Dune?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (sKqQm)

113 I've seen a couple of AI-made fan movies on EweTube that do a decent job of recreating the originals. The clips are only ten minutes long, but you know they didn't take $10 million to make them.

Search "AI ruins" on YouTube sometime. You will laugh your ass off with what you find.

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at May 05, 2026 05:30 PM (OUMaO)

114 Watched most of Epire Strikes Back yesterday, probably the best of the bunch
Posted by: Skip
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I loved it when I first saw it in the theater circa 1980.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026

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+ 100 It expanded what we'd seen in the first film, showing us the ice planet and the workings of the rebel alliance. We were pleased they'd gotten a real SF writer, Leigh Brackett, for the script, and she had realized there were more stories to be told in the SW universe, not just another spaceship attack on a giant Imperial fort. And the story was darker, with a screeching bombshell of s surprise at the climax, and events in the first film -- Solo's debt to Jabba, for instance -- came back to bite the original characters. It was a delight.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:30 PM (wzUl9)

115 Good sequels are a Rara Avis.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:30 PM (Gqar8)

116 Highlander Eleven? Great movie!

Posted by: Ilhan Omar at May 05, 2026 05:30 PM (5Ewx3)

117 China insisted that the Force had to be changed or they would not allow the movies to be shown in China, so that's why Lucas changed it, the Chicoms felt the Force description was too religious.

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 05:30 PM (ubCxQ)

118 i'm old-school, I'm a "Han Solo at Star's Edge" and "Splinter of the Mind's Eye" stan

(no not really. the only star wars books I read were Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, which I read before I saw the movies, because I was a Poor)
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:26 PM (1wjle)

As I recall in Splinter of the Mind's Eye, Vader gets some limb chopped off and he's dropped into an endless shaft on some planet. Even at the time I said "No way this is canon", Vader isn't gonna miss the sequel.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (8avO+)

119 Just have AI make the new stories. Tell it has to be set after Return of the Jedi, must include the original characters and it can rip off the original trilogy, 2001 space oddessy, Battlestar Galactica, the original Flash Gordon serials and some miscellenous Japanese samurai films.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (Vh9CX)

120 >>>117 China insisted that the Force had to be changed or they would not allow the movies to be shown in China, so that's why Lucas changed it, the Chicoms felt the Force description was too religious.

you're saying this is why Lucas concocted the Midichlorians?

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (1wjle)

121 Speaking of Dune, they are making another one and my vague memory is this is the point where the Dune books stop being mostly a traditional sort of coming of age adventure to getting very political.

Is there room to woke-i-fy it?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (sKqQm)

122 Having a former emperor's hand want to get even for the emperor's death wasn't good story motivation for you? Putting Luke in actual peril wasn't good story?

I thought it was some of the strongest material that ever got written in the Legacy.
Posted by: Nova Local at May 05, 2026 05:28 PM (tOcjL)

I liked the cloning angle.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (GD0B3)

123 I thought I read Starfleet Academy cost $8 million an episode. What the hell?

Hollywood would do themselves a favour slashing the budget 80%, put an extra 10% towards white male writers and put on a damn good show.

'Stargirl' - now on Amazon - was fantastic but even that was $5 million an episode. But they had Solomon Grundy AND a kick ass robot.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:32 PM (Sco7b)

124 At least the six Sharknado movies delivered what was expected - stupid fun entertainment. No affected pretense or delusions of quality.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:32 PM (wVcYX)

125 Seeing Star Wars in '77 made me want to go into the movie biz doing modeling.

I'd been doing it for 10 years prior. Modeling. You know; building models. Sniffing glue. Whatever.

Glad I smoked weed for 2 years after that, sobered up and built networks that became the Internet instead.

Y'all can thank me later.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 05:32 PM (jehhT)

126 66 Watched most of Epire Strikes Back yesterday, probably the best of the bunch
Posted by: Skip

Veteran sci fi writer (and script writer) Leigh Brackett wrote the screenplay and Irvin Kershner directed. Much tighter film. The first one benefitted vastly from former Lucas wife Marcia Lucas and George had crap tendencies that would have destroyed that movie. Marcia edited the first movie and whipped it in to shape. She also worked as editor with Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver for example).

Probably why George divorced her in the future; she had more talent than he did. She won (and deserved) the Oscar in 1977 for best film editing for Star Wars. Her contributions noted here. https://tinyurl.com/2n3e49bp

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:32 PM (E4rtv)

127 >>>I thought I read Starfleet Academy cost $8 million an episode. What the hell?

I think your number is way, way low.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (1wjle)

128
Today is the 65th anniversary of Alan Shepards's first flight. He lifted off, after a long countdown delay, at 9:34AM EST, May 5, 1961.

He pulled 6.3 g peak during launch, and a whopping 11.6 g peak during reentry.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (w6EFb)

129 Both Leigh Bracket and Marcia Lucas are the real feminist heroes of Star Wars production, not Kathleen Kennedy who was and is a talentless hack deserving only to fetch coffee for her betters.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (E4rtv)

130 Hamell did a turn as a vampire with a beef with Laszlo in an episode of What We are in the Shadows. He's actually got pretty good comedy instincts.

Too bad he's a dolt.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026

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His horrific moment in Empire where he screams when Vader severs his hand was very effective.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (wzUl9)

131 Episode VII: The Iron ShogunThe Vibe: Seven Samurai meets Flash Gordon.The Setup: The Empire didn't just vanish; it fractured into warring shogunates. Luke Skywalker is a wandering rōnin, seeking ancient Jedi shrines to understand a "Great Signal" coming from the Deep Core.The Conflict: A brutal Imperial Warlord, Grand Admiral Vane, has found a "Monolith"—a terrifyingly advanced piece of Rakatan technology that can brainwash entire systems (the 2001 influence).The Action: Leia is the "Space Queen" of a fledgling, desperate New Republic. Han and Chewie are basically freelancers running blockades in a beat-up Falcon that looks more like a Battlestar Galactica Raptor—scarred and purely functional.The Climax: A lightsaber duel in a rain-slicked neon forest on a Core World. Luke defeats Vane’s champion, but the Monolith activates, sending a signal into the void.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (Vh9CX)

132 Gene Wilder mostly and Richard Pryor some, kept Mel Brooks work in the money and out of the crude fart joke column.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:33 PM (nzPxx)

133 New Hope trilogy was about Lucas' relationship with his father. The Phantom Menace trilogy was about Lucas' relationship with his then wife, Marcia. Makes sense, no?

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:34 PM (GD0B3)

134 125 Seeing Star Wars in '77 made me want to go into the movie biz doing modeling.

I'd been doing it for 10 years prior. Modeling. You know; building models. Sniffing glue. Whatever.

Glad I smoked weed for 2 years after that, sobered up and built networks that became the Internet instead.

Y'all can thank me later.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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CGI killed the modelling star (and mattes for that matter).

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:34 PM (E4rtv)

135 For the amount of money Hollywood spends on movies they should never make a bad one.

But they pay $$$ for big named actors of questionable value and go with a shitty script and then throw the rest away on unneeded CGI...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:34 PM (sKqQm)

136 121 Speaking of Dune, they are making another one and my vague memory is this is the point where the Dune books stop being mostly a traditional sort of coming of age adventure to getting very political.

Is there room to woke-i-fy it?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:31 PM (sKqQm

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It was political from the beginning.

Herbert was writing a cautionary tale about populist leaders and movements.

It's just he made it very clear in the second one that what Paul unleashed was very, very bad.

But Herbert is kind of contradictory because by book 4, the tyrant is necessary and good and no one understands him because he's setting the Golden Path.

Essentially, "Nixon is the devil because he has too much power. I should have all that power because I'm particularly smart and insightful."

Posted by: TJM's phone at May 05, 2026 05:34 PM (w4o6z)

137 I've read the Zahn trilogy. As well as he's two books that are basically the sequels to that. I enjoy them. I consider Zahn Stackpole and Allston's books to be the must reads for the Expanded Universe.

Posted by: Buzzion at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (3tZV2)

138 I stopped watching the comparison after one minute. Validates all the disgust I have had for the Disney ‘creations’.

Ace nailed it. I can’t go back after Disney and Kennedy ruined Star Wars. The soulless money grubs could produce the highest concept, state of the art, master classes of film and I will not watch until they’re free to view. Maybe not even then.

Posted by: Chunk at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (jh+Uo)

139 128
Today is the 65th anniversary of Alan Shepards's first flight. He lifted off, after a long countdown delay, at 9:34AM EST, May 5, 1961.

He pulled 6.3 g peak during launch, and a whopping 11.6 g peak during reentry.
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You left out his killer Jose Jiminez impressions and being a wetback for his ride into space.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (E4rtv)

140 He pulled 6.3 g peak during launch, and a whopping 11.6 g peak during reentry.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
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Light this candle and get on with it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (nzPxx)

141 You can't "kill" Star Wars. Just like you can't kill "Hamlet" or "Macbeth", because of some bad production. It will live on, get new and better directors, actors.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (GD0B3)

142 Episode VIII: The Great BeyondThe Vibe: 2001: A Space Odyssey meets Battlestar Galactica.The Setup: The signal has summoned "The First Ones," an eldritch, machine-like fleet from beyond the galaxy (The Cylons meet the Star Child). The New Republic’s fleet is decimated in a surprise jump-attack.The Journey: Leia leads a ragtag "Rag-Tag Fleet" of civilian ships across the stars, pursued by an unstoppable, silent enemy. The tone shifts to survival horror and gritty military drama.The Transformation: Luke enters a "Star Gate" within a massive floating Monolith. The sequence is purely visual—distorted colors and echoes of the past. He emerges not as a Jedi, but as something more—a being of pure Force energy, mirroring the "Star Child" evolution.The Twist: Han Solo sacrifices the Falcon to buy the fleet time, a gritty, "Galactica"-style suicide run that leaves the heroes broken and drifting.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:36 PM (SRnc7)

143 New Hope trilogy was about Lucas' relationship with his father. The Phantom Menace trilogy was about Lucas' relationship with his then wife, Marcia. Makes sense, no?
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:34 PM (GD0B3)

Think Marcia was an ex wife by Phantom Menace times.

Interesting to think that Lucas' Dad was a genocidal space wizard though.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:36 PM (8avO+)

144 >>>Watched most of Epire Strikes Back yesterday, probably the best of the bunch

Find the despecialized versions online. They are the best of the bunch, even if the addition of Ewoks in ROTJ for the kids made that movie suck ass.

Hey, Hollywood, space westerns, if you're listening. 70s style, with boobs, foul-language, and R ratings.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:36 PM (dK+Kv)

145 >>>141 You can't "kill" Star Wars. Just like you can't kill "Hamlet" or "Macbeth", because of some bad production. It will live on, get new and better directors, actors.

I dunno, Mickey Rooney did like 13 sequels to some movie and they got really bad at the end and they stopped making them and no one remembers them.

most franchises do have an expiration date.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (1wjle)

146 137 I've read the Zahn trilogy. As well as he's two books that are basically the sequels to that. I enjoy them. I consider Zahn Stackpole and Allston's books to be the must reads for the Expanded Universe.
Posted by: Buzzion at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (3tZV2)

This, 100%.

Posted by: Nova Local at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (tOcjL)

147 You can't "kill" Star Wars. Just like you can't kill "Hamlet" or "Macbeth", because of some bad production. It will live on, get new and better directors, actors.
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:35 PM (GD0B3)

Something killed Charlie Chan and Westerns.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (8avO+)

148 they don't make Jaws movies any longer. One so-so sequel, one bad one, and then one terrible sequel and not even Cannon wanted to make more Jaws sequels.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (1wjle)

149 She's going to be playing a transgender in that 'All of Us' or whatever it is zombie show.

It must suck to be a Western actor or actress.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (Sco7b)

You can't 'play' a trnsjenga; they're supposed to cast a real one, no matter how unhygenic, stupid or insane they are.

Posted by: Nelly at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (6+ehB)

150 Star Wars literally had an entire galaxy of stuff they could make up and run with that hundreds of millions of fans would pay huge money to watch and re-watch but they chose to go woke and pi$$ off most of their fans.
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Endless stories and characters.

Lando as Space Shaft, banging ho's, gambling and stealing until he scores big and wins Cloud City.

MG-88 as a sort of interstellar "Anton Chigurh"

Anyway, at least with AI, in a few years, I can have it write these plots and create the whole movie.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (MtSIY)

151 And Disney will not be doing a retcon that removes the sequel trilogy to replace them with a Zahn inspired one. That is wishful thinking. They already stuck Thrawn into Disney Star Wars and completely ruined him. And that lisping loser Filoni is too busy making his player character Ahsoka be the most important person ever.

Posted by: Buzzion at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (3tZV2)

152 Episode IX: The Celestial ThroneThe Vibe: Flash Gordon (1936) meets Harakiri.The Setup: The fleet reaches the "Throne of the Stars," a massive, gold-plated megastructure at the center of the universe. It’s pure pulp—guards in winged armor, ray guns, and ornate, over-the-top architecture.The Climax: A massive fleet battle that rips off the Return of the Jedi structure—Han (who survived via a "suspended animation" pod) leads a ground assault on the power core, while Leia commands the fleet.The Final Duel: In a minimalist, white-void chamber, Luke faces the "Architect" of the Monoliths. It’s filmed like a Kurosawa stand-off—long periods of silence followed by a single, decisive strike.The End: The machines are deactivated. Luke vanishes back into the Force to guide the next generation, and the New Republic finally finds a "New Earth" (a lush, green moon) to settle on, echoing the end of Battlestar.Would you like me to

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (SRnc7)

153 The clown Jar-Jar Binks killed the series for me

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (Ia/+0)

154 It was political from the beginning.

Yes and no. The political subtext is certainly there in the background, but the meat of the first book is Paul's journey from kid to man to leader. Amusingly, it plays out a lot like the original SW trilogy.

Boy has his parental figures killed by an evil empire, learns to use his power, overthrows the evil empire.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (sKqQm)

155
I think the gay Klingon character pretty much killed Star Trek. A gay Klingon.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (w6EFb)

156 >>>The whole macguffin of the second book doesn't matter in the end.

MacGuffins aren't supposed to matter. They are just there to give the characters an excuse to to chase after the macguffin.

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (8mulE)

157 It was political from the beginning.

Herbert was writing a cautionary tale about populist leaders and movements.

It's just he made it very clear in the second one that what Paul unleashed was very, very bad.

But Herbert is kind of contradictory because by book 4, the tyrant is necessary and good and no one understands him because he's setting the Golden Path.

Essentially, "Nixon is the devil because he has too much power. I should have all that power because I'm particularly smart and insightful."
Posted by: TJM's phone
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I find Dune boring, the movies even more boring despite great effects.

Foundation was probably a better epic to read and film.

If you really want to get into the sticks, read some Stefan Brust (Jhereg series) mixes fantasy with a touch of sci fi (aliens).

He manages to get politics into his series books without being pedantic. And he uses different writing styles throughout. His three part original takeoff on the Three Musketeers set in his imagined world are pretty good too.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (E4rtv)

158 CGI killed the modelling star (and mattes for that matter).
Posted by: whig
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And I think, personally, that's a crime. It's another artist pushed aside.

Will AI get "better" at it? Sure. But the skills lost are... unforgivable.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (jehhT)

159 But they pay $$$ for big named actors of questionable value and go with a shitty script and then throw the rest away on unneeded CGI...

Posted by: 18-1

And drugs. Lots and lots of drugs.

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (OUMaO)

160 >> Light this candle and get on with it.

And then had to pee in his spacesuit.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (w6EFb)

161 Has anyone used AI to replace the Ewoks with Wookies yet?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:40 PM (sKqQm)

162 >>>l trilogy to replace them with a Zahn inspired one. That is wishful thinking. They already stuck Thrawn into Disney Star Wars and completely ruined him

yeah but that's what I mean when I say they will ignore the Kennedy Continuity just like she ignored the previous continuity.

they'll just say "the contradictions will all be explained in the fullness of time" and then, guess what, you been okey-doked, they have no explanations and never will and they just hope you forget they promised you explanations

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:40 PM (1wjle)

163 Next SW trilogy is now fully storyboarded

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:40 PM (SRnc7)

164 "I think the gay Klingon character pretty much killed Star Trek. A gay Klingon.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley"

Actually, I'm bi.

Posted by: Worf at May 05, 2026 05:40 PM (vFG9F)

165 You can't 'play' a trnsjenga; they're supposed to cast a real one, no matter how unhygenic, stupid or insane they are.
Posted by: Nelly at May 05, 2026 05:38 PM (6+ehB)

You're supposed to but she is according to Deadline.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:40 PM (Sco7b)

166 Just like you can't kill "Hamlet" or "Macbeth", because of some bad production.

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I don't recall a Macbeth 37: Thane of Glam, where Macbeth is a drag queen or whatever, though. Only a matter of time for Star Wars.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:41 PM (BI5O2)

167 taps the Giv-o-Shit meter*
*nothing*

So...how about them Mariners???

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 05:29 PM (2WIwB)

Hopefully we (12U) get a win today. Little has just started throwing a 2 seamer.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:41 PM (dK+Kv)

168 Episode VIII: The Great BeyondThe Vibe: 2001: A Space Odyssey meets Battlestar Galactica. >>>
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 05, 2026 05:36 PM (SRnc7)

Find a way to work in some homages to Tremors and to Starship Troopers and it'll be something for sure!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:41 PM (wVcYX)

169 But Herbert is kind of contradictory because by book 4, the tyrant is necessary and good and no one understands him because he's setting the Golden Path.

He also makes it explicit in the third book that Paul also knew what Leto II did, but wussed out...

Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at May 05, 2026 05:41 PM (OUMaO)

170 Anyway, at least with AI, in a few years, I can have it write these plots and create the whole movie.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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You know someone is going to do Star Whores with AI with that tech. Most likely the first use of AI films will be pron.

Don't want to see Jabba and Leia scenes done in AI.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (E4rtv)

171 The first Alien movie is a little masterpiece.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (Gqar8)

172 Ask Chicago Polacks what it was like to be out numbered

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (wBaIH)

173 The sequel trilogy should have been all about how the Rebellion’s ability to beat the Empire in a guerilla war did not translate in any way to being able to run an interstellar government. “Winning and ruling are not the same,” as Tywin Lannister memorably said. Then you could have had star systems begging for the Empire to come in and restore order, with a shadowy Sith pulling the strings behind the scenes, Palpatine-style.

However, that would have said some uncomfortable things about the Boomers who run Hollywood, so we instead got an inferior remake of ANH because said Boomers can’t ever let go of the 60’s and can’t ever picture themselves as anything other than plucky Rebels fighting The Man, even though they are The Man now.

Posted by: MrUNIVAC at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (RdCIE)

174 Hey, Hollywood, space westerns, if you're listening. 70s style, with boobs, foul-language, and R ratings.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon
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Sans special effects on a production level of pre-War John Wayne westerns.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (nzPxx)

175 Foundation was probably a better epic to read and film.

I liked the books when I read them as a young man, but on reflection I'm not so sure I like the direction Asimov took it in.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (sKqQm)

176 155
I think the gay Klingon character pretty much killed Star Trek. A gay Klingon.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (w6EFb)

They were probably always gay. They've dressed like intergalactic leather daddies from almost the start.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (nTGnD)

177 Andor was absolutely amazing. Excellent cast, real dialogue and sets, locations and costumes were top notch.

True to the Star Wars lore.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (aZm/F)

178 And he’s the guy who ripped up women’s right to safe reproductive health care.
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Yeah, its not "reproductive health care"--its *abortion*.

Posted by: Crusader at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (TN0g+)

179 I'm just now glizzing all the day's posts.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (3uBP9)

180 Are those actors or AI?
"Make Han look like a poofter. Make Luke look like a cuck and as for Leia, make her look like she's on her third margarita and needs a gay dude to walk her to her car"

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (sDWtc)

181 I have 3 hours of Starfleet Academy on the DVR. Woke shit puts me to sleep so nicely.

And on Canada's aboriginal channel, I dvr'd Rosie, about a little Indian girl taken in by an aunt working in a sex shop with 2 friends who don't follow traditional gender roles.

I don't know how many awards it's won.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (Sco7b)

182 Sans special effects on a production level of pre-War John Wayne westerns.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (nzPxx)

Dirty, grimey, low value of life, shoot first, ask questions later.

It's ripe for the picking.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (dK+Kv)

183 The sequel trilogy should have been all about how the Rebellion’s ability to beat the Empire in a guerilla war did not translate in any way to being able to run an interstellar government.

The Old Republic had slavery, crime syndicates, and political corruption.

It would be interesting to see the new Republic face the same problems AND MAKE THE SAME CHOICES...

Having a Galactic Empire/Republic is a bad, bad idea.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (sKqQm)

184 Foundation was probably a better epic to read and film.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (E4rtv)
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A series of short stories separated by long intervals of time is completely unsuitable for a film but could have been adapted into an episodic television miniseries (with the longest story being two episodes).

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (K2ZGE)

185 And I think, personally, that's a crime. It's another artist pushed aside.

Will AI get "better" at it? Sure. But the skills lost are... unforgivable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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Part of it was unions. Animators, model builders, and matte artists were in IATSE union.

CGI was so new in the 80's and early 90's that movie producers could hire computer geeks to do it without them being members of IATSE with the assorted work rules and required pay.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (E4rtv)

186 I don't think these goobers understand normal females at all. I am Carrie Fisher's age, and when The Movie came out originally, my boyfriend and I went to see it six times in the theater because I was drooling over Peak Harrison Ford and he did not tell me that he was drooling over Peak Carrie Fisher but I didn't ask. Wink.

The last thing I was particularly interested in was seeing a girl have Adventures just for the sake of it, because somehow I was able to watch adventure movies with male leads and enjoy them. If the male leads were good looking, that is!

In other words, the Hollyweirdos assumed young women have the same psychology as young men, except with tits.

Oh, wait...

Posted by: Beverly at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (reMys)

187 The first Alien movie is a little masterpiece.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (Gqar

Aliens, too.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (dK+Kv)

188 Next Generation had too much focus on Worf and Klingon culture in general for me. Well done stuff, yes, but somehow it bores me. Anyway, considering their culture, you'd think a gay Klingon would either be so far back in the closet he'd be smelling mothballs, or he'd have been ejected from an airlock.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (wzUl9)

189 I put 1st Alien movie in my top 10 Sci-fi

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (Ia/+0)

190 I'm still waiting for "Ringworld" to make it to the big screen or whatever.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (jehhT)

191 Lucas got lucky with the casting on the original trilogy.

He got Harrison Ford before he became one of the biggest men in Hollywood, Carrie Fisher sober enough, and the best voice Hollywood have ever produced in James Earl Jones...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (sKqQm)

192 He manages to get politics into his series books without being pedantic. And he uses different writing styles throughout. His three part original takeoff on the Three Musketeers set in his imagined world are pretty good too.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:39 PM (E4rtv)

Those are extremely good. The Jhereg series has issues because supposedly there were going to be 17 of them. I don't think I ever got all of those.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (8avO+)

193 They were probably always gay. They've dressed like intergalactic leather daddies from almost the start.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May

Aren't they supposed to be space Spartans? That definitely points to "gay."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (BI5O2)

194 Aliens, too.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (dK+Kv)

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"Game over, Dude!"

/R.I.P. Bill Paxton

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (9Kqhl)

195 Reading this while eating my Cinco de Mayo tacos is quite a pleasure.

Are we sure the Luke, Han and Leia aren't AI?
Because they look AI.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (6ydKt)

196 Wait -- so you're telling me, there was wars in space, now?

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (Av6i5)

197 Yeah...but YouTubers like WDW Pro, G&G, Clownfish, etc. are pretending that the prequels were good. Doomcock has been saying that the sequels would be retconned out since 2018.

Are we still believing these people?

Posted by: Jim at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (D7MKZ)

198 Amy Pascal and David Heyman and Amazon MGM Studios:

James Bond to Infinity and Beyond!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (wVcYX)

199 Foundation.

Probably as unfilmable as Dune.

Apple has sodomized the Foundation IP recentlyish.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (nTGnD)

200 Homosexuality is either a social or genetic defect.

One should expect if there are aliens they'd be surprised that anyone would argue for gay pairings.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (sKqQm)

201 At AP, 3:29PM CDT: 'Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Rubio said that “Operation Epic Fury” — the attack the U.S. and Israel mounted on Iran on Feb. 28 — “is concluded” because the objectives of the mission were all successfully concluded.'

Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (N8ZBc)

202 I think the gay Klingon character pretty much killed Star Trek. A gay Klingon.
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TNG pretty much killed Star Trek. Season 1 included a chick as "Chief Security Officer". And the plots moved slowly (and then faster as time went on) away from fighting Romulans and Klingons to fighting germs and stupid characters that looked like they belonged in a Disney children's park ("Ferengis"--disgusting, whether depicted as friend or foe of the Federation).

Posted by: Crusader at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (TN0g+)

203 The new Princess Leia looks like the headmistress of an old-time Scottish girls' school. Wowza.

Posted by: Beverly at May 05, 2026 05:46 PM (reMys)

204 "Game over, Dude!"

/R.I.P. Bill Paxton

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (9Kqhl)

WTF are we going to do now?!

Why don't you put her in charge?!

So many good Paxton lines delivered.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:47 PM (dK+Kv)

205 And then Whoopie crapped on it and rolled in it.

Posted by: Worf at May 05, 2026 05:48 PM (vFG9F)

206
Glad I smoked weed for 2 years after that, sobered up and built networks that became the Internet instead.

Y'all can thank me later.

Thank you, Al Gore.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 05:48 PM (Cqx++)

207 I'm still waiting for "Ringworld" to make it to the big screen or whatever.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026

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After I saw the first SW and its model work, I declared, "They *could* make Ringworld now!" Well, true, the aliens, esp. the puppeteer Nessus, would have been a serious problem to create in 1978.

It's really possible to do it now. But wokists in H'wood would destroy it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (wzUl9)

208 I liked the books when I read them as a young man, but on reflection I'm not so sure I like the direction Asimov took it in.
Posted by: 18-1
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It is more that the overlaying arc of the story is more understandable than Dune. Dune had a lot of weird digressions that fans dig but others find ridiculous. There is a reason that Tolkien did not like allegories.

The funny thing is commercial failure as writer, Phillip Dick, actually has more movies from his short stories than most of the celebrated artists of the sci fi and fantasy series.

I personally prefer H. Beam Piper's Future History. Heinlein's as second. Space Vikings would be an amazing property to be developed. Little Fuzzy would be likewise as a trilogy.

FWIW, Piper's books, like Uller Uprising, were solid recreations of past history. Lord Kalvan is dripping with it and Paratime would be an excellent source for a TV mini series.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (E4rtv)

209 A series of short stories separated by long intervals of time is completely unsuitable for a film but could have been adapted into an episodic television miniseries (with the longest story being two episodes).
Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 05:44 PM (K2ZGE)

You could get whole series' from Foundation and Empire and Second Foundation, about 2 seasons from each.

The lack of return characters actually helps modern TV where they extend intermittently over many years. You just need to keep your show runners alive and know how to cast.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (8avO+)

210 Lucas got lucky with the casting on the original trilogy.

He got Harrison Ford before he became one of the biggest men in Hollywood, Carrie Fisher sober enough (and braless!), and the best voice Hollywood have ever produced in James Earl Jones...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (sKqQm)

In space, boobs are weightless, but retain mass and vector momentum!

(edited for me)

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (wVcYX)

211 "Game over, Dude!"

/R.I.P. Bill Paxton

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:45 PM (9Kqhl)

WTF are we going to do now?!

Why don't you put her in charge?!
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and then the helicopter and aircraft crashed.....

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (jehhT)

212
I was a fan of "Star Wars" in the sense that I was interested in seeing the new movies.

Buuuut, Daisy Trilogy murdered any interest I had. I didn't even watch the last movie.

Don't know if I'd watch anything new even with the redone "old" crew...maybe.

I never was so interested in SW that I read any of the books.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 05:50 PM (iJfKG)

213 The scifi universe I'd like to see filmed (television series really) would be the Culture novels.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 05:50 PM (nTGnD)

214 It's really possible to do it now. But wokists in H'wood would destroy it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Woke is dying along with big studio movies and AI will accelerate that as it makes the Millennial wokesters redundant to the process. I think the new generation Gen Z is ready to get back to entertainment rather than preaching and screeching shit.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:51 PM (E4rtv)

215 So a franchise from a movie that came out when I was in high school is still limping along???

I thought there were 3 and it was over...

I'm a bit shocked.

Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 05:52 PM (lCppi)

216 >>>Apple has sodomized the Foundation IP recentlyish.

They were going to lobotomize it, but decided this was better.

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 05:52 PM (8mulE)

217 bear with asymmetrical balls

Good visuals in the Culture, but too much like magic as needed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (u82oZ)

218 And on Canada's aboriginal channel, I dvr'd Rosie, about a little Indian girl taken in by an aunt working in a sex shop with 2 friends who don't follow traditional gender roles.

I don't know how many awards it's won.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (Sco7b)

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We became big fans of the period piece Murdoch Mysteries ... and then somewhere along the line several years ago, they unfortunately went full on #Woke right around the Covid PsyOps and we couldn't take it anymore.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (9Kqhl)

219 Here's the problem, Star Wars is so culturally embedded that casting a new Luke, Han, Leia will be nigh impossible.

I mean, they really f***ing blew it with the Sequels, all they had to do was reunite the trio, let them sheapard new young proxi characrters, and give Han, Luke and Leia hero's deaths and they could have f***ing minted money for two more generations.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (XV/Pl)

220 Is there som known moment when Disney "went woke"?

As far as I know:

History of Disney

1923 - 1937 -- struggling animation studio
1937-1955 -- purveyor of old-timey conservative American values and Western civilization cultural memes
1955-19?? -- corporate money-making machine
200?-2026 -- money-losing woke dumpster fire

When did Stage 3 become Stage 4?

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (Av6i5)

221 Think Marcia was an ex wife by Phantom Menace times.

Interesting to think that Lucas' Dad was a genocidal space wizard though.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:36 PM (8avO+)

He had a troubled relationship with dad when he was young. And the breakup of his life with Marcia is reflected in the first trilogy - ambition, striving to do more and more, eating it up and so on.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:54 PM (GD0B3)

222 I am reading Lord Valentine's Castle again after 30 years. Silverberg's Majipoor is a very richly developed world. I just think Hollywood would find a way to fuck that up as well.

Oh well, I love being able to watch brain movies as I read.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, king of the Irish Goodbye at May 05, 2026 05:54 PM (0aYVJ)

223 I personally prefer H. Beam Piper's Future History. Heinlein's as second. Space Vikings would be an amazing property to be developed. Little Fuzzy would be likewise as a trilogy.

FWIW, Piper's books, like Uller Uprising, were solid recreations of past history. Lord Kalvan is dripping with it and Paratime would be an excellent source for a TV mini series.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (E4rtv)

Paratime has the advantage that there are many agents besides Verkan Vall and his once and future wife Dalla. So you could have other things going with other agents in isolation. Lord Kalvan is itself a Paratime Story by the time it's done, he's a PA state policemen yanked out of his timeline and dropped in one where Aryans migrated across the Pacific from Asia into North America and settled in what is now the US.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:54 PM (8avO+)

224
This I didn't know (or if I did, I forgot). Alan Shepard was selected to the first of the Mercury 7 to fly into space on Jan 16, 1961.

Later at home, he told his wife Louise, "Hey honey, you've got your arms around the first man in space." She joked "Who let a Russian in here?"

That turned out to be ... prescient.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:54 PM (w6EFb)

225 The scifi universe I'd like to see filmed (television series really) would be the Culture novels.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026

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Poul Anderson's Polesotechnic League and Empire of Earth stories have loads of great material. Nicholas van Rijn would have been a great role for someone like Hugh Griffith or Tim Curry. PA's Imperial spy Dominic Flandry would be a terrific series character.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (wzUl9)

226 zombie

Good afternoon! Long may you evade the woke bubbles taking you back to the Village.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (u82oZ)

227 Something killed Charlie Chan and Westerns.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (8avO+)

The Mandalorian is very much a Western.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (GD0B3)

228 I think the new generation Gen Z is ready to get back to entertainment rather than preaching and screeching shit.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:51 P

I liked kids shows because they wouldn't piss me off and used to not have gay characters and crap.

You're right. DisneyChannel really toned things down but their audience is long gone. One of their biggest advertisers is 'Nervive' - the old guy scared to go down the stairs because of nerve pain.

That's just funny right there.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (Sco7b)

229 Got some explosions going on at the Hormuz toll gate. Probably the Amish.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (n5tGW)

230 200?-2026 -- money-losing woke dumpster fire

When did Stage 3 become Stage 4?

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (Av6i5)

2010-2014 - When obama had forced everything to become politicized.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (dK+Kv)

231 The Jhereg series has issues because supposedly there were going to be 17 of them. I don't think I ever got all of those.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Brust is an actual commie or commie adjacent but his work doesn't really preach that much. Lyorn is number 17 and was released in 2024. I don't think Brust is in good health anymore and that is slowing his work.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (E4rtv)

232 Woke is dying along with big studio movies and AI will accelerate that as it makes the Millennial wokesters redundant to the process. I think the new generation Gen Z is ready to get back to entertainment rather than preaching and screeching shit.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:51 PM (E4rtv)

Yeah, that's nice for Hollywood. But I worry a lot about the rest of the world. If you think Millennials have been a disaster thus far, you ain't seen nothin' yet.

My generation is about to inherit power in this country, and it will all be wokesters running everything for the next 50 years until they finally die in their offices, unless the country dies first.

It's basically the apocalypse... Having grown up with this cohort, I can say they're worse than you older folks understand.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (BI5O2)

233 I'd go watch a film adaption of Canticle of Liebowitz, which for some reason has never been made into a movie, despite being perfect for screenplay-ization.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (Av6i5)

234 So a franchise from a movie that came out when I was in high school is still limping along???

I thought there were 3 and it was over...

I'm a bit shocked.

Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 05:52 PM (lCppi)

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I never saw the originals when they were released -- literally too poor to go to the movies (but I had friends who stood in lines winding around blocks literally for hours to repeatedly see the original again ... and again ... and again. Crazy times (1977) ...

I finally got around to seeing them after college in the mid-80s; the first three were fine, but they lost me after the fourth (prequel).

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (9Kqhl)

235 When did Stage 3 become Stage 4?
Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (Av6i5)

it was about to explode out in the Sequel Trilogy. The first one was only mildly woke but the bad writing was already there. Versions 2 and 3 were full cancer.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (8avO+)

236 Yeah that looks pretty lame

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (bXbFr)

237 Woke is dying along with big studio movies and AI will accelerate that as it makes the Millennial wokesters redundant to the process. I think the new generation Gen Z is ready to get back to entertainment rather than preaching and screeching shit.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026

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If so, then Ringworld would be a fantastic project. And Niven has more grand stuff: other Known Space tales, The Mote in God's Eye, and Legacy of Heorot. His work has always had a strong visual element to it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (wzUl9)

238 Pissney is probably better off literally remaking the original trilogy with modern special effects

Posted by: Elric the Blade at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (kBnaz)

239 I saw some pics from the Met Gala.

First thought: We are now living in the Hunger Games and these are the people that inhabit the Capital.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (6ydKt)

240 She joked "Who let a Russian in here?"

That turned out to be ... prescient.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at May 05, 2026 05:54 PM (w6EFb)

Noice! A funny woman is sexy.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, king of the Irish Goodbye at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (0aYVJ)

241 216 >>>Apple has sodomized the Foundation IP recentlyish.

They were going to lobotomize it, but decided this was better.
Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 05:52 PM (8mulE)

The original works are so cerebral in nature it seems impossible one could well adapt it to the screen.

Posted by: Pretty dry sci-fi at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (TbWk/)

242 Y'all are not into anime, but Rebels was good, The Bad Batch good, all the Tales shorts are good, though some are much better than others. And the last one - Maul Shadow Lord was good too. But you need to know the story from Rebels and to have watched Solo to understand what is going on.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:58 PM (GD0B3)

243 You create a scenario where Han and Leia die a hero's death, Luke and Chewy witnesses their sacrifice and Chewy goes banana sandwiches beast mode, Luke goes Dark Side and they f**king wreck shit and the kids join in as Luke is defeated by multi Jedi and force users and the kids avenge them all.

Tell me that doesn't create a whole new fan base.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 05:58 PM (XV/Pl)

244 Something killed Charlie Chan and Westerns.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (8avO+)

The Mandalorian is very much a Western.
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 05:55 PM (GD0B3)

no, its plagiarism.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:58 PM (8avO+)

245 The sequel trilogy should have been all about how the Rebellion’s ability to beat the Empire in a guerilla war did not translate in any way to being able to run an interstellar government. “Winning and ruling are not the same,” as Tywin Lannister memorably said. Then you could have had star systems begging for the Empire to come in and restore order, with a shadowy Sith pulling the strings behind the scenes, Palpatine-style.

Posted by: MrUNIVAC at May 05, 2026 05:42 PM (RdCIE)
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That's basically what happened in the EU. The New Republic was fractured from the beginning and barely held together. It more or less disintegrated when the Yuuzhan Vong showed up.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 05:58 PM (gnNyN)

246 Having grown up with this cohort, I can say they're worse than you older folks understand.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (BI5O2)

I was older than 29 before having kids, so I get to associate with millennial asshats more than I care. I understand. They're the post-Weimar they've been waiting for.

It's time for a national conversation on common sense millennial control. Before it's too late.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (dK+Kv)

247 Has Piers Anthony's series, Bio of a Space Tyrant been mined for movies? I vaguely recall reading it decades ago.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (wVcYX)

248 Ace wrote regarding the Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy: "* Which I never read, of course, though I heard they were pretty good. Anyone read them? Are they worth it?"

I've read the books as well as the comic book adaption of Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy. They're among the best books of the Star Wars legacy era, along with the Clone Wars series written by Karen Traviss. She and I had a long conversation about writing fiction on Twitter one time. She's very dry and funny in that old British lady kind of way.

Posted by: troyriser at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (DPeYO)

249 Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

Parts of the world are living Larry Niven's Organlegger series.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (u82oZ)

250 You could get whole series' from Foundation and Empire and Second Foundation, about 2 seasons from each.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:49 PM (8avO+)
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There are six stories (counting the prologue written for the publication of the book Foundation), and each would form one hour-long episode, except for The General a.k.a. Dead Hand, which would be two, making seven episodes/hours total.

The rest of the Foundation material (the remainder of Foundation and Empire onward) consists of Asimov throwing out the fundamental premise via the character The Mule and milking fans for all they were worth.

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (IymbY)

251 239 I saw some pics from the Met Gala.

First thought: We are now living in the Hunger Games and these are the people that inhabit the Capital.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (6ydKt)

Pretty much, as well as the ruling class in general. Conspicuously consuming degenerates living high on the backs of the taxpayers.

Posted by: Flamboyantly dressed pigs at the trough at May 05, 2026 06:00 PM (TbWk/)

252 I'd go watch a film adaption of Canticle of Liebowitz, which for some reason has never been made into a movie, despite being perfect for screenplay-ization.
Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (Av6i5)

I agree.

Also, there's enough meat there to make a great limited series, if they don't expand the individual sections to much.

Six episodes and out would be about perfect.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 06:00 PM (iJfKG)

253 And Clone Wars, the original that Lucas and Filoni worked on after Lucas sold his baby to Disney. Ahsoka is Lucas' creation that Filoni made happen.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 06:00 PM (GD0B3)

254 Afternoon.

Sorry, but WDW PRO and Geeks & Gamers and the rest of that crowd are nothing but a bunch of gay retarded buffoons. A bunch of fat knuckle dragging imbeciles who sit at their computers day and night skimming Reddit for the most gaywad fan theories and repeat it like it's some kind of rare insider leak. They predicted 67 of Kathleen Kennedy's resignations before getting it right on the 68th. I can confidently predict that exactly 0% of their predictions will come to pass.

Anyway, fuck Star Wars. Star Wars sucks.

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:00 PM (Z2yLo)

255 Something killed Charlie Chan and Westerns.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 05:37 PM (8avO+)

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My favorite TV Series as a kid was likely the last Charlie Chan Western: Kung Fu.

/Starring a white guy because Hollywood was too racist to feature an Asian like Bruce Lee (who's idea it was for the show) -- despite his enormous popularity as Cato on The Green Hornet as the lead ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 06:01 PM (9Kqhl)

256 So, no Star Wars is not dead, it entered new mediums and is successful there. Big screen is where they are having problems. Because Disney is 7 deadly sins.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 06:01 PM (GD0B3)

257 Also, there's enough meat there to make a great limited series, if they don't expand the individual sections to much.

Six episodes and out would be about perfect.
Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026

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Several of Niven's stories from the Neutron Star collection, including that one and the other Beowulf Shaeffer tales, would make a good limited series.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:02 PM (wzUl9)

258 I mean, they really f***ing blew it with the Sequels, all they had to do was reunite the trio, let them sheapard new young proxi characrters, and give Han, Luke and Leia hero's deaths and they could have f***ing minted money for two more generations.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (XV/Pl)
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That's exactly the story arc of the New Jedi Order.

Han, Luke, and Leia have important roles, but they are eclipsed by the next generation (including their own children), which is as it should be.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 05, 2026 06:02 PM (gnNyN)

259 220 Is there som known moment when Disney "went woke"?

As far as I know:

History of Disney

1923 - 1937 -- struggling animation studio
1937-1955 -- purveyor of old-timey conservative American values and Western civilization cultural memes
1955-19?? -- corporate money-making machine
200?-2026 -- money-losing woke dumpster fire

When did Stage 3 become Stage 4?

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:53 PM (Av6i5)

I'd say Disney started flirting with the Dark Side when they purchased Touchstone Pictures, then ABC/ESPN in the 90s and 2000s.

It was at that point they moved away from family friendly fare, and started appealing to the adult market more and more.
At some point in the 2010s they went full indoctrination into LGBTQ and Girl Boss and they haven't looked back since.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:03 PM (6ydKt)

260 Something killed Charlie Chan and Westerns.
Posted by: Oldcat

The Mandalorian is very much a Western.
Posted by: runner

Firefly was a Western, too.

Tombstone might have killed actual cowboys-and-injuns westerns, in the "tough act to follow" way.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 06:03 PM (VHUov)

261 I thought that some of Taylor Sheridan' s work , the neo Western that is Yellowstone and offshoots is good. I particularly liked 1883, for some reason.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 06:04 PM (GD0B3)

262 Hang with me here . . . .

Green Acres . . . .

in space!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (wVcYX)

263 Tombstone might have killed actual cowboys-and-injuns westerns, in the "tough act to follow" way.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026

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We've had Unforgiven -- which came out around the same time as Tombstone -- and Appaloosa w/ Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen. But those were tough acts to follow too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (wzUl9)

264 I'd say Disney started flirting with the Dark Side when they purchased Touchstone Pictures, then ABC/ESPN in the 90s and 2000s.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:03 PM (6ydKt)

[Nerd reply]
Disney didn't buy Touchstone, they created it. Also Hollywood Pictures. And, I think...Miramax?
[/Nerd reply]

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (Z2yLo)

265 The original works are so cerebral in nature it seems impossible one could well adapt it to the screen.
Posted by: Pretty dry sci-fi at May 05, 2026 05:57 PM (TbWk/)
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Though they certainly aren't the most easily-adapted SF, the Foundation stories could be made into an episode television miniseries, but the audience for this wouldn't be the one that everything is aimed for, so it wouldn't be made.

There's a vast amount of classic science fiction that's never been adapted for either television or movies and, aside from a portion that really is unsuitable for the change in medium, could easily be adapted with today's cheap computer graphics, but this won't occur for the same reason.

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 06:07 PM (UclD/)

266 You can't remake Spaceballs. It was perfect.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 06:07 PM (D1E+2)

267 Poul Anderson's Polesotechnic League and Empire of Earth stories have loads of great material. Nicholas van Rijn would have been a great role for someone like Hugh Griffith or Tim Curry. PA's Imperial spy Dominic Flandry would be a terrific series character.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Agreed. The Andersons were good friend with the Heinleins apparently.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (E4rtv)

268 There are plenty of SF stories that could be made into streaming movies on Amazon, Netflix or whatever.

They don't even have to be a 3 - 5 part series.

My wife watches a bunch of them.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (jehhT)

269 And was Disney merely a corporate money-making machine after 1955? They produced many a family values film (though not always *really good* ones) as late as the early '70s, didn't they?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (wzUl9)

270 252 I'd go watch a film adaption of Canticle of Liebowitz, which for some reason has never been made into a movie, despite being perfect for screenplay-ization.
Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 05:56 PM (Av6i5)

I agree.

Also, there's enough meat there to make a great limited series, if they don't expand the individual sections to much.

Six episodes and out would be about perfect.
Posted by: naturalfake

Now let's develop our elevator pitch and get this thing made!

(Gets into elevator with film producer.)

"12th floor?"

"Press 15th floor for me."

(Awkward silence as elevtor starts moving.)

"OK, imagine a mashup -- Idiocracy meets A Boy and His Dog! A post-apocolyptic hellscape where the world intentionally goes stupid to prevent scientific advancements, and an islated monastery guards the last shreds of human knowledge. Then things go Mad Max and we're in for a hell of a ride...."

"I'm hooked! Get me a 5-page treatment by Thursday."

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (Av6i5)

271 220 Is there som known moment when Disney "went woke"

DisneyChannel had 'Andi Mack' with their first gay character. After that, it was no longer a safe place for kids and ratings dived.

They still haven't recovered.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (Sco7b)

272 I've been binge watching Farscape. On season 3. Damn that was a great show.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (kxLc1)

273 Brust is still working on the Jhereg series! The 17th book "Lyorn" came out in 24. Which means another one should be coming out soon - two years is a usual interval. He has one more at least to complete The Cycle: Chreotha

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 05, 2026 06:09 PM (V362x)

274 We've had Unforgiven -- which came out around the same time as Tombstone -- and Appaloosa w/ Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen. But those were tough acts to follow too.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (wzUl9)

Open Range is an excellent film. Duvall and Costner had a really fun cantankerous relationship. And they both know how to ride horses.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, king of the Irish Goodbye at May 05, 2026 06:09 PM (0aYVJ)

275 Disney didn't buy Touchstone, they created it. Also Hollywood Pictures. And, I think...Miramax?
[/Nerd reply]

Ahhh, I remember now.
At any rate, they decided that entertaining kids was no longer as profitable.

Now they appeal to childless Millenials mostly, especially at the theme parks.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:09 PM (6ydKt)

276 Agreed. The Andersons were good friend with the Heinleins apparently.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026

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Anderson was a physics major in college. Not sure if he ever went on to a master's; he'd begun selling SF stories by then. His work to me is much like Heinlein's, though not written in the same style.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:09 PM (wzUl9)

277 Open Range is an excellent film. Duvall and Costner had a really fun cantankerous relationship. And they both know how to ride horses.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, king of the Irish Goodbye at May 05, 2026

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Yes! Tremendous movie.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:10 PM (wzUl9)

278 Hang with me here . . . .

Green Acres . . . .

in space!
Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (wVcYX)

Where do I sign?!

Posted by: Link Hogthrob at May 05, 2026 06:10 PM (0aYVJ)

279 247 Has Piers Anthony's series, Bio of a Space Tyrant been mined for movies? I vaguely recall reading it decades ago.
Posted by: Count de Monet

Piers turned to be a pervert so Space Tyrant would be more adjacent to Game of Thrones than anything. Netflix could do it but they would either gender flip it or turn the Tyrant into troon or something. I don't see the appetite for HBO to do it anymore.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:11 PM (E4rtv)

280 Two of my favorite Westerns are Australian. Maybe three if I include The Proposition.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:11 PM (kxLc1)

281 263 Tombstone might have killed actual cowboys-and-injuns westerns, in the "tough act to follow" way.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026

***
We've had Unforgiven -- which came out around the same time as Tombstone -- and Appaloosa w/ Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen. But those were tough acts to follow too.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:06 PM (wzUl9)

Bone Tomahawk was good if you don't mind Western meets Eaters of the Dead. But it had some hard scenes.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (XAXi6)

282 The late Jose Ferrer would have made a good Nicholas van Rijn as well!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (wzUl9)

283 My friends (we have a group text set up) could not believe that I found May 4th to be so meh. One of them was enraged at this statement: "There are six Star Wars movies and a seventh there shall never be."

So it began. I was assured Rogue One (I saw it in the theaters, meh) and Solo (avoided like the plague for punishment after the atrocious TLJ) were great movies in the mold of the OT. Which I attacked again and again, and reminded them that I was not interested in giving money to people that hate me. They did not understand my reasoning and just dismissed me as "close minded". Yeah, my mind was closed for sure by TLJ. TFA left me satisfied but my questions grew as time went on. The video linked here confirmed everything I had long suspected. But yeah, after TLJ, I was done. As I told the group chat, "If that makes me closed minded, so fucking be it."

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (T6aVk)

284 I have never seen "Spaceballs". I guess I should, eh? I did see "Galaxy Guest" which I quite enjoyed because I have a sort of crush on Alan Rickman.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (2sfNr)

285 269 And was Disney merely a corporate money-making machine after 1955? They produced many a family values film (though not always *really good* ones) as late as the early '70s, didn't they?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:08 PM (wzUl9)

They did. Right up until the early 80s.
Then they lost their touch and the 80s were mostly barren other than animated films.
They had a bunch of bombs and pivoted to making better animated films in the 90s when they started making hits again (bought Pixar too) and expanding into movies for adult audiences.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (6ydKt)

286 Bone Tomahawk was good if you don't mind Western meets Eaters of the Dead. But it had some hard scenes.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (XAXi6

I liked The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones better than Bone Tomahawk.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (kxLc1)

287 282 The late Jose Ferrer would have made a good Nicholas van Rijn as well!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (wzUl9)

I thought he made a good Shaddam IV.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 06:13 PM (T6aVk)

288 Bone Tomahawk was good if you don't mind Western meets Eaters of the Dead. But it had some hard scenes.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (XAXi6)

Yes. I liked a lot of the movie; I am pretty jaded when it comes to movie violence, but this one was jarring.

Posted by: Link Hogthrob at May 05, 2026 06:14 PM (0aYVJ)

289 Good Western novels are still being written. Loren D. Estleman's stories about deputy U.S. Marshal Paige Murdock would make fine films, esp. White Desert. LDE is as good at creating truly nasty and insane Western killers as Larry McMurtry was.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:14 PM (wzUl9)

290 Here is what I am going to do, next time I am going to watch Seven Samurai without dubbing or subtitles!

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 06:14 PM (GD0B3)

291 Anderson was a physics major in college. Not sure if he ever went on to a master's; he'd begun selling SF stories by then. His work to me is much like Heinlein's, though not written in the same style.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Like Heinlein, Anderson began on the left and drifted to the right. His UN man short story series was in the early 50's I think. Heinlein lost the glow of leftism a bit earlier I think when he left his first wife and saw post war that the Soviets had bad intentions making a world order defunct except on their terms.

Karen Anderson (Poul's wife), apparently was quite a hit on the con circuit for a long while and was one of the originators of filk singing setting a lot of sci fi and fantasy works to music and singing.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:15 PM (E4rtv)

292 I think the last good kids film that Disney made was the Freaky Friday version with Jodie Foster.

I loved that one as a kid.

Also Herbie the Love Bug movies were favs.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at May 05, 2026 06:15 PM (6ydKt)

293 *discards pork product sock*

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 06:15 PM (0aYVJ)

294 286 Bone Tomahawk was good if you don't mind Western meets Eaters of the Dead. But it had some hard scenes.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (XAXi6

I liked The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones better than Bone Tomahawk.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (kxLc1

That was a great movie. The one scene was short and from a distance so not that bad.

Amazing dialogue.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 06:15 PM (Sco7b)

295 Almost all the Star Wars book post Lucas films were pretty good, and some of them actually great.

Word is Lucas, before he left, sketched out all the sequel trilogy. Every bit of it. he had worked for decades on this. In fact, he sold Lucasfilm, and brought in Kenedy, specifically on the promise they would follow his plan.

As soon as he was out the door, Kennedy stabbed him int he back, and dumped all his scripts for the sequel trilogy, preferring to go with her own vision. Of course, not being very smart, she didn't actually think through that vision, so the first movie was just a remake of the New Hope, and the rest...whatever man.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 06:16 PM (k8xm0)

296 And people still love a good puzzle mystery, if it's told well. One or two of the Ellery Queen novels, done as period pieces ('30s-'50s), would have an audience who love the Knives Out films and the endless remakes of Agatha Christie movies-from-books.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:16 PM (wzUl9)

297 254 Afternoon.

Sorry, but WDW PRO and Geeks & Gamers and the rest of that crowd are nothing but a bunch of gay retarded buffoons. A bunch of fat knuckle dragging imbeciles who sit at their computers day and night skimming Reddit for the most gaywad fan theories and repeat it like it's some kind of rare insider leak. They predicted 67 of Kathleen Kennedy's resignations before getting it right on the 68th. I can confidently predict that exactly 0% of their predictions will come to pass.

Anyway, fuck Star Wars. Star Wars sucks.
Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:00 PM (Z2yLo)

You are conflating them with Doomcock, who kept saying "KK's FIRING IS IMMINENT!!!" I suggest he look up the word "imminent". Beyond that, tell me you don't watch those channels withut explicitly saying so.

But then, you probably are one of those people from the sounds of it that hate just about everything. (I don't like LOTR but then, I have always been more sci-fi than fantasy inclined.)

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 06:17 PM (T6aVk)

298 Which I never read, of course, though I heard they were pretty good. Anyone read them? Are they worth it?

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 05:00 PM

Pooky loved them.

Posted by: pookysgirl, passing on the book review at May 05, 2026 06:18 PM (Wt5PA)

299 I liked The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones better than Bone Tomahawk. Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (kxLc1

Watch Appaloosa. Great, unsung Western.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 06:18 PM (k8xm0)

300 I get SW as childhood nostalgia, like I still like 50s giant bug movies from time to time, but I never got adults being into it as a story...makes Star Trek seem like highly advanced SF. Nobody sits around thinking about what happened to the characters in Them!, do they?

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 05, 2026 06:18 PM (N/KpB)

301 Come now, Doomcock was right!

Eventually.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 05, 2026 06:18 PM (V362x)

302 I remember seeing some pretty fun Disney movies as a kid, featuring Kurt Russell, like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Strongest Man in the World. There was also one with Jan Michael Vincent, where he was rilly rilly fast.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 06:19 PM (0aYVJ)

303 Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 06:15 PM (Sco7b)

That medicine man was a scary Indian.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:19 PM (kxLc1)

304 Hang with me here . . . .

Green Acres . . . .

in space!

Ollyva! Ollyva!

Posted by: DanMan at May 05, 2026 06:19 PM (8uzBS)

305 292 I think the last good kids film that Disney made was the Freaky Friday version with Jodie Foster.

I loved that one as a kid.

Also Herbie the Love Bug movies were favs.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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They had 50 movies in the 70's according to IMDB, I recognized about ten of them.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (E4rtv)

306

I think I only saw TFA, and almost walked out.

I def didnt see the last one, and forget if I saw the middle one.

But not only did they do what they did, the movies were so fucking stupid in so many ways that it ripped you out of the fantasy world entirely.

That bar scene with the orange alien with glasses...I mean, what the hell was that. The bar gets blown up and she doesnt even blink an eye.

And the magical superpowers given to that grinning idiot Daisy Ridley with the obviously perfect teeth, who grew up on a desert planet like Luke did.

They dont know how to make movies and dont care to learn. Thats the huge problem.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (et1vG)

307 Star Wars -

The all turned to shit starting with Return of the Jedi.

Left the theater (while still in HS) saying, "WTH was that?!).

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (/lPRQ)

308 I'm more Star Trek than Star Wars though I don't geek out about either.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (kxLc1)

309 I liked The Missing with Tommy Lee Jones better than Bone Tomahawk. Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:12 PM (kxLc1
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Watch Appaloosa. Great, unsung Western.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026

***
No Country for Old Men is technically a Western, though a modern-day one, and disappointing in some aspects (at least to me). But it's hardboiled fiction for sure.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:21 PM (wzUl9)

310 My family watched The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday. The think it was Sunday.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:22 PM (kxLc1)

311 302 I remember seeing some pretty fun Disney movies as a kid, featuring Kurt Russell, like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Strongest Man in the World. There was also one with Jan Michael Vincent, where he was rilly rilly fast.
Posted by: Pug Mahon

Russell grew up on the Disney lot, I think his first Disney film was Follow Me Boys in 1966.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:22 PM (E4rtv)

312 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

"Darth Troon" is their most popular character.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:22 PM (/lPRQ)

313 Word is Lucas, before he left, sketched out all the sequel trilogy. Every bit of it. he had worked for decades on this. In fact, he sold Lucasfilm, and brought in Kenedy, specifically on the promise they would follow his plan.

As soon as he was out the door, Kennedy stabbed him int he back, and dumped all his scripts for the sequel trilogy, preferring to go with her own vision. Of course, not being very smart, she didn't actually think through that vision, so the first movie was just a remake of the New Hope, and the rest...whatever man.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 06:16 PM (k8xm0)

Yes, some even published the alleged plot/plot points. Then there were writers whose scripts were rejected and later "leaked". They sounded pretty reasonable. I hope, in the fullness of time, Kathy Kennedy is looked at as Stalin of Disney, her legacy destroyed and her name stricken from every book and tablet...

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 06:22 PM (GD0B3)

314 Hildago was a western in the Middle East. One of my favorites.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:22 PM (kxLc1)

315 My family watched The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday. The think it was Sunday.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026

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It was. Prime time TV started at 6 pm Central on Sundays; there was Lassie on, I believe, CBS, and then Disney on ABC at 6:30.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:23 PM (wzUl9)

316 @311 - he also played a space kid on an episode of "Lost in Space."

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 05, 2026 06:24 PM (CHHv1)

317 I remember seeing some pretty fun Disney movies as a kid, featuring Kurt Russell, like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Strongest Man in the World. There was also one with Jan Michael Vincent, where he was rilly rilly fast.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Russell grew up on the Disney lot, I think his first Disney film was Follow Me Boys in 1966.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026

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At age thirteen, 1964, he was in the very first Man From U.N.C.L.E. I ever saw, "The Finny Foot Affair." It may be on YooToob and is well worth watching.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:24 PM (wzUl9)

318 No Country for Old Men is technically a Western, though a modern-day one, and disappointing in some aspects (at least to me). But it's hardboiled fiction for sure.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:21 PM (wzUl9)

I like this one a lot, although I understand why some folks do not. I am okay with some stories ending the way this one did, because that's sometimes how life is.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 06:25 PM (0aYVJ)

319
Then again, as Rick Sanchez said: "Your boos mean nothing. I've seen what makes you cheer."
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (1wjle)

THIS is the Rick Sanchez clip that makes me cheer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P3U3XKVvkM

....or is this the wrong Rick Sanchez?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 06:25 PM (y9nCu)

320 When I think of the shittiest remakes ever made, I think of Wild, Wild West. Kline was okay, but Will Smith? Some DEI slapdick chowderhead playing himself. It was abominable. Robert Conrad was Jim West.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 06:25 PM (D1E+2)

321 There is an old review of the Star Wars follow up books/comics from the Caravan of Garbage guys that shows a sequel to A New Hope where Luke cracks Leia across the face with a slap. I can get on board with that story line, especially after her portrayal as a kid in that shit Obi-Wan show.

Posted by: Croaker at May 05, 2026 06:26 PM (b3InZ)

322 May the fifth be vodka

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 06:26 PM (ZxPkt)

323 Left the theater (while still in HS) saying, "WTH was that?!).
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (/lPRQ)

That was Lucas, post divorce, appealing to his kids.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:26 PM (N8bpy)

324 They dont know how to make movies and dont care to learn. Thats the huge problem.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq

The new breed that have power in the studios and as script writers literally have no life experiences other than brownnosing and conformity to get to the top. So when they try to adopt written works, it comes out as a bad parody of it, if they try to write original works, it is hackneyed and full of social virtue signalling. The actors are about the same--all products of the upper middle or wealthy classes with a lot of connections but no real talent. Their life experiences are minuscule compared with previous generations.

In other words, theater kids.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:27 PM (E4rtv)

325 Robert Conrad was Pappy Boyington

Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at May 05, 2026 06:27 PM (KaHlS)

326 315 My family watched The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday. The think it was Sunday.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026

One day when I was living in Germany as an impressionable nine year old they showed "Night Crossing". Something they would not DARE make today.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 06:27 PM (T6aVk)

327 Open Range is an excellent film. Duvall and Costner had a really fun cantankerous relationship. And they both know how to ride horses.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, king of the Irish Goodbye at May 05, 2026 06:09 PM (0aYVJ)

Classic Western. I really enjoyed it.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 06:27 PM (iERP6)

328 Did Ace forget to set the next post to auto-publish?

Posted by: the lower depths at May 05, 2026 06:28 PM (GWDtl)

329 I like this one a lot, although I understand why some folks do not. I am okay with some stories ending the way this one did, because that's sometimes how life is.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026

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The ending was not my problem. It was *not seeing* the final deadly confrontation midway along between Josh Brolin's character, who'd done well staying ahead of Chigurh for so long, and Anton himself. We needed that payoff.

The novel is the same, so it wasn't the adapters' failure.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:28 PM (wzUl9)

330 Robert Conrad was Jim West.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
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He made a ludicrous show somewhat believable by his portrayal. Conrad looked as though he would come through the screen and bash your head in if you didn't go along with the story.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:28 PM (E4rtv)

331 124, boom, this!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:29 PM (VyBeY)

332 At age thirteen, 1964, he was in the very first Man From U.N.C.L.E. I ever saw, "The Finny Foot Affair." It may be on YooToob and is well worth watching.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:24 PM (wzUl9)

Kurt Russell was Jaimie McPheeters in the short-lived Travels of Jaimie McPheeters. Dan O'Herlihy was Sardius. The Osmond boys were in the cast as well. Charles Bronson was the wagon train boss (after the first dude died)

BTW, one of my favorite books ever.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at May 05, 2026 06:29 PM (0aYVJ)

333 Conrad was also a good battery salesman

Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at May 05, 2026 06:29 PM (KaHlS)

334 the crazy SOB did it

https://x.com/DHSgov/status/
2051754837683896415

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (ZxPkt)

335 324 The new breed that have power in the studios and as script writers literally have no life experiences other than brownnosing and conformity to get to the top. So when they try to adopt written works, it comes out as a bad parody of it, if they try to write original works, it is hackneyed and full of social virtue signalling. The actors are about the same--all products of the upper middle or wealthy classes with a lot of connections but no real talent. Their life experiences are minuscule compared with previous generations.
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It's the same thing in the music industry. The tell is that everyone is from LA and NYC now. When Hollywood and pop music were healthy, people from anywhere could make it big and bring their life experiences with them.

Posted by: the lower depths at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (GWDtl)

336 Clearing up the story of Neuman's grandfather. First of all, he wasn't even German, he was Austrian. He was a Corporal in WWI. He was a painter who was prosecuted for his political views. Rose through the ranks to that of Der Fuehrer in WWII. He was married shortly before the end of the war, but his wife tragically died in Berlin just before he left for Brazil in 1945. So technically he was not A NAZI, he was THE NAZI. So get your stories straight, untermensch.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (Da7Vv)

337 Chigurh was just Jason or Michael. That's why I disliked the movie . Okay there were other reasons also.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (kxLc1)

338
Left the theater (while still in HS) saying, "WTH was that?!).
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 06:20 PM (/lPRQ)

That was Lucas, post divorce, appealing to his kids.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:26 PM (N8bpy)

To be fair, if we didn't have Return of the Jedi, we wouldn't have Teh Ewok Shelving Jedi Master, the Moron Horde and the HQ.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (y9nCu)

339 When I think of the shittiest remakes ever made, I think of Wild, Wild West. Kline was okay, but Will Smith? Some DEI slapdick chowderhead playing himself. It was abominable. Robert Conrad was Jim West.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026

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It was travesties like that which made me fearful that the Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2015 film would be awful. I was overjoyed at how good it was. Even if it did not exactly follow the original series, it had the right spirit -- and great casting.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (wzUl9)

340 I like this one a lot, although I understand why some folks do not. I am okay with some stories ending the way this one did, because that's sometimes how life is.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Movie struck me more as noire hiding out in the garb of a modern Western. A world of shady characters and a worn down lawman who had to clean up the mess they made.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (E4rtv)

341 300 I get SW as childhood nostalgia, like I still like 50s giant bug movies from time to time, but I never got adults being into it as a story...makes Star Trek seem like highly advanced SF. Nobody sits around thinking about what happened to the characters in Them!, do they?
Posted by: Azjaeger at May 05, 2026 06:18 PM (N/KpB)

Them! (which I have seen eons ago) does not feature relatable characters on heroic story arcs. That's the key.

And for me, ST is bloody boring. Never got into ST. SW, though, was far more engaging.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (T6aVk)

342 You are conflating them with Doomcock, who kept saying "KK's FIRING IS IMMINENT!!!" I suggest he look up the word "imminent". Beyond that, tell me you don't watch those channels withut explicitly saying so.

I've seen enough. They're tiresome know nothings.

But then, you probably are one of those people from the sounds of it that hate just about everything.

Do I know you? No, I don't care. Fuck off with your faggot bullshit.

(I don't like LOTR but then, I have always been more sci-fi than fantasy inclined.)

Okay? I dont care. I didn't mention LOTR.

Posted by: Robert at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (Z2yLo)

343 In other words, theater kids.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:27 PM (E4rtv)

It all comes across as really bad fanfic- not original stories in the universe. They have to add characters (often self inserts) and intertwine them inside the old show rather than building on it.

As a result, it often CANT be good.

I just thought of an exception but it was well before the modern era. The DS9 episode where they go back to TOS during the episode with the tribbles. They managed to make it more an homage than fanfic. Good episode.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (N8bpy)

344 My family watched The Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday. The think it was Sunday.

we kids would be at the Matizza'a house every Sunday at 6pm to watch the fireworks explode as the opening for WWD on their color TV, they were the first to have one I'm guessing in 1964 or so

Posted by: DanMan at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (8uzBS)

345 297 You are conflating them with Doomcock, who kept saying "KK's FIRING IS IMMINENT!!!" I suggest he look up the word "imminent".

is typo. was supposed to be "eminent".

Posted by: anachronda at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (oY6Yp)

346 wild wild west was just james bond as a western

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (ZxPkt)

347 whig.

Heinlein's second wife was the free love, open marriage woman that he left when her drinking got out of control. RAH has a forgotten 1st wife.

He really turned with his third wife, Virginia. But he still was a practicing nudist.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 06:31 PM (u82oZ)

348 I'm waiting for someone to do a flat out, scorching of DEI programming in a parody movie. Make fun of every single facet of their concocted society in over the top stereotypes.

THEN (and this is important), when the usual suspects come wailing with pichforks, torches, and whiny tantrums demanding an apology...laugh at them like they deserve.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 06:32 PM (dIske)

349 Movie struck me more as noire hiding out in the garb of a modern Western. A world of shady characters and a worn down lawman who had to clean up the mess they made.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026

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Yes! And in that sense it worked fine.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:32 PM (wzUl9)

350 Even if it did not exactly follow the original series, it had the right spirit -- and great casting.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (wzUl9)

The 'feel' was also good and time correct. It was well done even if, as you mentioned, what the hell was up with Ilya?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:33 PM (N8bpy)

351 It's the same thing in the music industry. The tell is that everyone is from LA and NYC now. When Hollywood and pop music were healthy, people from anywhere could make it big and bring their life experiences with them.
Posted by: the lower depths
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And now AI is killing the current muzak scene first, it will come for movies and tv in a bit. Spotify and other large streaming houses like AI music because they have to pay less in royalties or can even in house it if needs be. Rick Beato has been charting the decline of real music and artists for the last two years or so.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:33 PM (E4rtv)

352 wild wild west was just james bond as a western
Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026

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Of course. U.N.C.L.E. had hit big on TV the previous year, and the James Bond novels and films were all the rage in the mid-'60s. WWW's enterprising creator mixed two genres together and came up with something fun.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:34 PM (wzUl9)

353 Nood. Hits that are quick.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 06:34 PM (N8bpy)

354 If Robert Conrad could outrun Gabe Kaplan, he'd be acknowledged as the Network TV champion.

Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at May 05, 2026 06:34 PM (KaHlS)

355 If Robert Conrad could outrun Gabe Kaplan, he'd be acknowledged as the Network TV champion.
Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at May 05, 2026 06:34 PM (KaHlS)

That's when I lost respect for Conrad.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 06:35 PM (kxLc1)

356 The 'feel' was also good and time correct. It was well done even if, as you mentioned, what the hell was up with Ilya?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026

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The contrast between the two leads, Solo and Illya, was essential to the concept working. Solo in the original was not a pro thief before being co-opted into spy work, any more than Illya was a devoted KGB killer. But the contrast between them, their looks and their individual styles, was important to catch. And the film did that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 05, 2026 06:36 PM (wzUl9)

357 Yes! And in that sense it worked fine.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Double Indemnity had a similar plot with the insurance investigator coming in to clean up the mess.

If you hadn't done so, a lot of the early 50's Dragnet episodes are up on Youtube for free. Very noirish and darker LA scene, compared with the later 60's show.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:36 PM (E4rtv)

358
Movie struck me more as noire hiding out in the garb of a modern Western. A world of shady characters and a worn down lawman who had to clean up the mess they made.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 06:30 PM (E4rtv)

In a book on Film Noir in my library, the author describes The Coens as having a similar outlook to Kubrick. Namely that they think that the human penchant for stupidity and cruelty is really, really funny. I think Kubrick was rather more serious than that, but when it comes to the Coens, that nails them.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 06:37 PM (y9nCu)

359 nood!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 06:38 PM (VyBeY)

360 >>>I'm waiting for someone to do a flat out, scorching of DEI programming in a parody movie. Make fun of every single facet of their concocted society in over the top stereotypes.

THEN (and this is important), when the usual suspects come wailing with pichforks, torches, and whiny tantrums demanding an apology...laugh at them like they deserve.

Posted by: Orson

>Get those Wayans brothers and sisters on this. They're pretty good at this shit.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 06:43 PM (D1E+2)

361 I've read the books as well as the comic book adaption of Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy. They're among the best books of the Star Wars legacy era, along with the Clone Wars series written by Karen Traviss. She and I had a long conversation about writing fiction on Twitter one time. She's very dry and funny in that old British lady kind of way.
Posted by: troyriser at May 05, 2026 05:59 PM (DPeYO)

The Clone Wars books were my favorites hands down; those books made me like the Prequel Trilogy movies more because she really told the story of the clones in a fantastic way. Prior to reading that, Zahn was my favorite EU author.

Posted by: Nelly at May 05, 2026 06:57 PM (6+ehB)

362 Kathleen Kenedy literally used to get coffee for Lucas and Spielberg.

Spielberg, 1979 "She was horrible at taking notes... but what she did know how to do was interrupt somebody in midsentence. We'd be pitching ideas back and forth, and Kathy—who was supposed to be writing these ideas down—suddenly put her pencil down and would say something like, "And what if he didn't get the girl, but instead he got the dog?"

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 08:07 PM (eloIc)

363 If they are re casting give leia bigger knockers.

And make her cuter and less of a drunk

And blond.

That is all.

Posted by: The Dog at May 05, 2026 08:44 PM (XodLO)

364 absolutely no idea. never saw any of them. had a pal in high school that kept getting back in line, maybe three or four times... maybe more.
pass.

Posted by: cmeat at May 05, 2026 08:54 PM (R11M+)

365 Hamell did a turn as a vampire with a beef with Laszlo in an episode of What We are in the Shadows. He's actually got pretty good comedy instincts.

Too bad he's a dolt.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 05, 2026 05:24 PM (l26NL)

Hamell did a pretty good appearance on Big Bang Theory, where he officiated a wedding. My son tells me he voiced an excellent Joker in an animated Batman. Considered on par with Ledger’s portrayal.

Posted by: Advo at May 05, 2026 10:14 PM (jO4mz)

366 Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau have already erased the sequel trilogy.

It starts with a vale of the force or something, which is like that time travel thing in The Flash.

First assumption- Snoke was developed as a clone using research done on Baby Yoda.

In Rebels, Ezra Bridger rescues Ahsoka Tano from being killed in a collapsing Sith Temple.

Ahsoka Tano appearing in The Mandalorian and setting up the rescue of Baby Yoda, means Rebels has been made canon, and has caused a change in the universe. Baby Yoda is no longer available for research, and Snoke was never created.

They did it all under Kathleen Kennedy's nose.

Posted by: MikeN at May 05, 2026 10:37 PM (aUcOg)

367 1) The primary reason that Star Wars, Empire, and Return of the Jedi aren't ranked even higher on that list is because most fans already own copies of those movies on DVD or Blu Ray. If you included people watching those versions at home (and you probably could, since most TV's are now spying on us) those three movies would be ranked 1,2,3.

2) The James Bond franchise has been making profits for six decades now, and the series has included some real clunkers. Make good, Woke-free movies and the audience will come back.

3) There is plenty of gas left in the Star Wars franchise (same goes for Indiana Jones), if they write good movies. The movies don't (and shouldn't) have anything to do with Death Stars or even people named Skywalker. And if there is someone named Skywalker in the movie, they need to cast a real, appropriately aged actor, not a CGI de-aged version of Mark Hamill. You know, the audience might just be smart enough to know that Luke is a fictional character who can be played by more than one actor.

Posted by: LukesTwistedSister at May 06, 2026 01:07 AM (T1vSF)

368 >Zahn is a bad writer caught up in corporate dictates about what has to be included.

I was around for the 1980s and 1990s, going to a lot of SF and gaming cons, and I speak from firsthand experience here.

There are no good Star Wars novels. Period. Look, I like Tim Zahn and he's actually a pretty good writer (check out his _Cobra_ series) but Lucas stopped giving a shit about Star Wars about halfway through the filming of Empire and from that point just milked the fanboys for all they were worth. I am acquainted with or have met in person most of the people who wrote Star Wars novels in the 80s and 90s. Most of them were not authors, they were game writers who did work for the Star Wars RPG (think D&D, but Star Wars). Lucasfilm *did* *not* *care* about the quality or content of the books as long as you didn't violate their shortlist of commandments. So many of those writers wrote whatever the hell they wanted with a light Star Wars gloss on it, and as quick-and-dirty as possible so they could get paid the pittance Lucasfilm was offering.

Posted by: Daniel Ream at May 06, 2026 09:02 AM (LgYtf)

369 "It's really incredible. The biggest IPs in the history of the world destroyed themselves because The Mary Sue claimed that girls liked boys' action-adventure movies just as much as boys and it was #Sexist to not let girls See Themselves in boys adventure/war stories and these fucking idiots believed them and bet $40 billion dollars on what "Princess Weeks" from The Mary Sue told them."

No this wans't a mistake. They destroyed the IP on purpose. That'a what these people do; the commies, freaks, trannies, and miserable cat ladies.

Posted by: heya at May 06, 2026 10:43 AM (nH+RN)

370 "3) There is plenty of gas left in the Star Wars franchise "

No the fuck there is not. There are 3 star wars films; beyond that they are a lesson for my kids about how woketards ruin things, and how you don't reward or forgive them for it.

Anything touched by Disney that isn't pre-Obama is banned from this house.

There is plenty of entertainment without having to resort to modern hollywood slop.

Posted by: heya at May 06, 2026 10:50 AM (nH+RN)

Coconut Kamala Harris Endorses Communist Revolutionary and Epic Incompetent Karen Bass for LA Mayor; Claims Bass Has Reduced Crime and Homelessness

What? Did you say she reduced crime and homelessness?

This is the same nonsense they claimed with Biden. Crime exploded under Biden, but it cannot remain at all-time record levels year after year, so some years it will "decline," but from a historically elevated high, to another historically elevated high (but not a record high).

And then they said: Biden reduced crime, bigots. Look it up. DC murders fell 8%.

Yes down from historic murder levels not seen since the 80s -- yes, it fell off slightly from that grim bloody pace.

And so Coconut Kamala now credits Bass with a "two year decline" in homelessness. Which, by the way, is pure bullshit in itself.

Bass, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Spencer Pratt, a Republican reality television star, as well as several other candidates from her own party. Harris announced her support for Bass on Monday. Polls show Bass with less than the required 50 percent support to avoid a runoff, with a significant portion of the electorate remaining undecided, so Harris' endorsement could carry weight among undecided Democrats.
Harris praised Bass as the "leader Los Angeles needs right now," touting a decline in homelessness and crime.
"Mayor Karen Bass is the leader Los Angeles needs right now. She has done what so many said couldn't be done -- the first ever two-year decline in homelessness, reducing crime to levels this city hasn't seen since the 1960s, and refusing to back down when the federal government came after our neighbors," Harris said in a statement. "She has my full support for re-election."

Pratt is climbing in the polls. Adam Carolla said of him something like: "Yes, he's inexperienced, inexperienced at destroying Los Angeles, and I'll pick that inexperience over Karen Bass's tremendous experience at destroying Los Angeles."

He's now at 11%, compared to Bass -- the serving mayor, remember -- at 26%.

I'm glad Coconut Kamala endorsed Bass because the other alternative is a communist City Council retard named Nithya Raman who routinely blames the widespread theft of catalytic converters on auto companies for deliberately making them "too easy to steal." LA thieves are now drilling into people's gas tanks to steal their gas and I think I read she also blamed auto companies for not armoring their gas tanks.

Any excuse she needs to avoiding blaming crime on, erm, criminals.

Nithya Raman is at 9%. 40% are undecided.

I like Coconut Kamala's endorsement because I want Bass to remain in the race. I fear that if she drops out, the insane communist Nithya Raman will win.

I do not believe Bass has much of a chance to win. She is so hopelessly incompetent that even Democrats realize it. An incumbent Democrat who can only attract a quarter of the vote in LA is a disaster, obviously.

Pratt claims that when you run as a "Democratic Socialist," as the retarded communist Nithya Raman is doing, you are required to sign a kind of loyalty oath "contract" with the DSA promising to "co-govern" with the DSA itself.

Below, some ads from the former reality TV star. I don't believe the last ad is his, just an AI thing a supporter cooked up.

They not like us pic.twitter.com/78hducHDUE
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) April 29, 2026

Spencer Pratt is really good at this. pic.twitter.com/bpxd8lFnwm
— Billboard Chris 🌎 (@BillboardChris) May 3, 2026

Change the channel pic.twitter.com/mqBBaMK7JO
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) May 5, 2026

Spencer Pratt absolutely destroys Communist LA Mayor Karen Bass…

Reporter: “Karen Bass says you’re exploiting the grief of fire victims”

Pratt: “I’m not sure if she forgot…she let my house burn down…and my childhood neighbours burned alive…she’s disgusting” pic.twitter.com/rbJEG2XDxV
— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) May 5, 2026

How dare Spencer Pratt blame Karen Bass for burning down his house. Why she had nothing to do with it! She was in Africa treating with communist warlords while the fires were raging!!!

The future of political ads, ready or not.

(Personally I hope he wins.) pic.twitter.com/Vr2vNbC2Ol
— Walter Kirn (@walterkirn) May 5, 2026

Here's another AI ad that sums it up: "We're both communist losers who let this city turn to shit... vote for one of us and Los Angeles is fucked."

Bonus: California has effectively shut down its own oil production, despite being, theoretically, an oil-rich state.

And now they're receiving their last shipment of Persian Gulf oil.

The last California-bound oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since war erupted is at the Port of Long Beach offloading its valuable cargo -- 2 million barrels of crude destined to be transformed into gasoline, jet fuel and diesel.
The New Corolla loaded up in Iraq on Feb. 24 -- just days before U.S. and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran, plunging the region into turmoil and sparking a double blockade of commercial shipping.
In two weeks, the Hong Kong-flagged tanker will have fully unloaded at the Marathon Petroleum terminal and departed again for distant waters. After that, California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.

Senator Suzette Valladares
@SenValladares
California's last major oil shipment is here. After this, we're short about 200,000 barrels a day--and no one has explained the plan to replace it.
@CAProblemSolver asked two weeks ago.
Still nothing.
You can't run the fifth-largest economy on "we'll figure it out."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 03:57 PM

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1 coconut.

Posted by: IS Roth at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (x9NCj)

2 Marco Rubio is NOT first!

Somehow.

He's also not pitching for the Nationals tonight.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 03:59 PM (Sco7b)

3 Now would be a good time for the commenter who has had actual interactions with Harris to tell us an anecdote where she has shown her wit and wisdom.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:59 PM (aZm/F)

4 Anyone mention that Kamala sucks yet?

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (cvMzD)

5 Sponge!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (xHq83)

6 LA deserves to get what it voted for.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (N1DT3)

7 Put the lime in the coconut she drank 'em both up

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (IifOV)

8 I live in California. Every person in Nextdoor blames Trump for Californias high gas prices. This was before the war.

I am surrounded by insanity

Posted by: The Dog at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (XodLO)

9 I’m glad someone is willing to throw some punches but I don’t think Spencer Pratt is the guy that’s going to fix CA.

The Right needs better recruiting skills.

Posted by: Maroon at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (mi2B9)

10 Bass grins like a lunatic the entire time she's in public.
Newsom can't talk without bobbing and weaving and waving his arms around like a used car inflatable arm display.

Where do these unhuman things come from?

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (mkw2N)

11 May they face Justice in the Next Realm ...

Posted by: Adriane the Critic Just Being Critical, Again . . . at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (3ZUWJ)

12 I think it was Gutfeld yesterday highlighting Pratt.

Pratt's really good at social media, he's actually a victim of Bass's policies. He has a video where he showed his 'temporary' housing and he went around lifting up the toilet seat.

Yeah, if I lived there, I'd probably want to get out of the place and run for mayor too.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:02 PM (Sco7b)

13 Homelessness is still sky-high in LA. Bass is simply doing the same 'trcik' they're doing in SF -- they move the homeless around to new areas, where they can't easily be counted and are less visible. It's the ol' "shell game" -- switch 'em around so you can't tell where they are any more.

Nobody is fooled.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 04:02 PM (Av6i5)

14 It ain't Trump who ended your refining, fuckos. Or marched against nuclear

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 04:02 PM (cvMzD)

15 Immolation tends to have those effects.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 04:02 PM (dK+Kv)

16 OMG, Rubio made a cameo in the Spencer Pratt ad.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 04:03 PM (aZm/F)

17 40% are undecided.

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Methinks this poll is...bullshit.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:03 PM (w4o6z)

18 Pratt doesn't have to fix CA just L.A.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 04:03 PM (cvMzD)

19 I had this woman economics professor. She had nipples that could penetrate steel plating. We would always pray for hot weather so she would wear thin shirts and the ac was cranked. I would sit through that class with a stiffy that rivaled the Empire State Building. I swear it was probably the best attended class in any college.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 04:03 PM (Py+sj)

20 I know it's AI but still, I like it.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 04:03 PM (aZm/F)

21 They don't drill but the oil is there, bubbling up and making tar balls on the beaches but God forbid they drill.

Posted by: steevy at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM (YwEeS)

22 Los Angeles is unfixable. Moreover, the inhabitants don't want it fixed.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM (4NO2D)

23 Juke the stats!

Posted by: The Wire at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM (cD7cN)

24 Horner, the FedEx driver who murdered 7 year old Athena is sentenced to death.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM (mkw2N)

25 9 I’m glad someone is willing to throw some punches but I don’t think Spencer Pratt is the guy that’s going to fix CA.

The Right needs better recruiting skills.
Posted by: Maroon at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (mi2B9)

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They said that about Trump.
I think any "outsider" is the best first option.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (aZm/F)

26 "40% are undecided"

Yea sure. Pull this leg and it shits on you. This poll has got to be steaming bullshit.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (iFTx/)

27 Holy crap. That was a GREAT political ad.

I don't even need a reason to hate Bass, but I do more now.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (Sco7b)

28 "Reduced" in the same way that, under Obama "jobs created" became, "jobs created, saved or funded."

So she reduced homelessness and crime because it could have been higher--here's a handy graph showing projected increases (that we pulled out of our ass) and the actual rate.

See? Lower.

If you stupids understood math and science, you wouldn't doubt these experts we selected to prove homelessness and crime are down.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (MtSIY)

29 No Nood is bad Nood

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (WsJuq)

30 damn, that Spencer Pratt video is fantastic1 Now i waana move to L.A. just so I can vote for him.

Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (Av6i5)

31 They don't drill but the oil is there, bubbling up and making tar balls on the beaches but God forbid they drill.
Posted by: steevy

Offshore. The onshore stuff is too saline to make it worthwhile for anything other than industrial, ironically.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (diia5)

32
* flexes *

* double back biceps pose *

* pivots to crab pose *

Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard alumnus at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (0sNs1)

33 Lord of the Flies: City Edition.

That is what the likes of Karen Bass brings to the political table. Raman sounds more dumb, hence even more hazardous.

Second look at Otisville Lex?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (2GVsD)

34 Or in the way that Biden "reduced" inflation because the rate of inflation went down.

So it was 10.5% and now it is 10.2% so that is a 70%* reduction in inflation.

* shut up, nerd. Go outside. The smart people say it's 70% and that means it 70%.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 04:07 PM (MtSIY)

35 I thought they were the temporarily unhoused

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (d997y)

36 30 damn, that Spencer Pratt video is fantastic1 Now i wanna move to L.A. just so I can vote for him.
Posted by: zombie at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (Av6i5)

What's living in LA have to do with voting in an LA election?

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (Sco7b)

37 "Horner, the FedEx driver who murdered 7 year old Athena is sentenced to death.
Posted by: bonhomme "

Good. 6AM tomorrow?

Posted by: fd at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (vFG9F)

38 Did you say she reduced crime and homelessness?

BWA HA HA HA
I live here bitches

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (Kt19C)

39 Have they audited CA yet? I'd love to know which politicians got laundered the rail system money and exactly how much.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (aZm/F)

40 If this Pratt guy keeps out of trouble, he could end up President one day.

He got the words for it.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 04:08 PM (g8tJ5)

41 So back to Wienstein's Kamala is a super genius... He claims that a lot of her babble is straight from Commie Manifestos. Really evil stuff like Mao and Khmer Rouge

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 04:09 PM (wBaIH)

42 Love that commercial...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 04:09 PM (FtULh)

43 Vance better get his ass in gear. Marco is closing on him like a long shot at the Kentucky Derby.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (viF8m)

44
"Throwing tomatoes at city/state/federal officials is a hate crime, a dog whistle for assassination, and punishable by law!!"

-Dems portrayed in video

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (IifOV)

45 41 So back to Wienstein's Kamala is a super genius... He claims that a lot of her babble is straight from Commie Manifestos. Really evil stuff like Mao and Khmer Rouge

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 04:09 PM (wBaIH)

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That Venn Diagram bit, man. Straight from Ho Chi Min about how to kill Americans.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (w4o6z)

46 "California's last major oil shipment is here. After this, we're short about 200,000 barrels a day--and no one has explained the plan to replace it."

Everybody should just use the Obama plan he floated to reduce gas usage. Make sure you keep your tires fully inflated.

(I'm not making this up)

Posted by: CNN at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (GUOwU)

47 The families burned out of their homes in a completely preferable fire say otherwise you stupid cunt

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (qSkgY)

48 Nobody walks in LA.

Posted by: dantesed at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (TE9sr)

49 if they're talking, they're lying.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (VyBeY)

50 In Other News the Dept. of "Justice" has stated that Fauci will not be prosecuted for lying to congress.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (V362x)

51 What? Did you say she reduced crime and homelessness?

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Next you'll be telling me that, recently during a "debate," Califzuela Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra gave Governor Gavin Newsom an "A" for his efforts to address homelessness.

Wait, wut?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (9Kqhl)

52 43 Vance better get his ass in gear. Marco is closing on him like a long shot at the Kentucky Derby.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (viF8m

Have to say I watched his press conference and I was impressed...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (FtULh)

53 Offshore. The onshore stuff is too saline to make it worthwhile for anything other than industrial, ironically.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (diia5)
Please explain the saline part????

Posted by: MAC V SOG at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (P4Pk9)

54 24 Horner, the FedEx driver who murdered 7 year old Athena is sentenced to death.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM

Death is to easy. He needs tortured. No apologies.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (IifOV)

55 "Mayor Karen Bass is the leader Los Angeles needs right now. She has done what so many said couldn't be done -- the first ever two-year decline in homelessness, reducing crime to levels this city hasn't seen since the 1960s, and refusing to back down when the federal government came after our neighbors," Harris said in a statement.
__________

That's an odd flex considering ICE fucked LA's illegals in the ass with massive raids and deports. I mean, I know mere impotent RESISTENCE is enough to get leftwingers all hot and bothered, but still -- "This fat toad was totally ineffective in stopping ICE but she was very refuse-y about it" ain't a great flex.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (iFTx/)

56 In other news

Reform UK promises to build immigrant detention camps in Green Party voting areas.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 04:12 PM (2GVsD)

57 Coconuts everywhere are insulted by this headline.

Posted by: MrExcitement at May 05, 2026 04:13 PM (ovdkm)

58 Between them, Clown Bass and Commie Nithia can only attract about a third of the Democrat electorate!

Feel that enthusiasm. Ice age levels.

Posted by: Uick Follywood at May 05, 2026 04:13 PM (Qu5vh)

59 CA knows who to blame for the Palisades fire.

State Farm.

They want to pull their insurance license.

Because nothing says, "please continue to lose money writing high-risk policies in our state--made high-risk by our incompetent governance" like "or "we'll yank your license."

Related:
Something like $120k of the price of a new home in CA is fees and regulation costs.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 04:13 PM (MtSIY)

60 >>Have to say I watched his press conference and I was impressed...

He's really come into his own as SoS. Trump clearly has confidence in because he has put him in charge of every opening other than hosting the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 04:14 PM (viF8m)

61 56 In other news

Reform UK promises to build immigrant detention camps in Green Party voting areas.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 04:12 PM (2GVsD)

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By immigration detention camps they mean buying local homes and giving them to illegal immigrants who arrived by boat that morning.

Reform is filled with the same Conservative Party pols who did that before.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:14 PM (w4o6z)

62 LOL

$16 million for 64 beds.
American dollars?

Everywhere needs a death penalty for misuse of public funds.
Their entire families.

I'll volunteer to do the work. I'll have to bring the dog. But still.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:15 PM (Sco7b)

63 Bass is obviously from the same planet of snake people as Carville.

Took a swan dive off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

Like she was lit on fire and beat out with a tube sock full of Coke cans.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 04:15 PM (g8tJ5)

64 LA thieves are now drilling into people's gas tanks to steal their gas and I think I read she also blamed auto companies for not armoring their gas tanks.

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Isn't it time to mandate tamper-proof exploding gas tanks in automobiles?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:15 PM (9Kqhl)

65 Take that last political ad and put it out all over the US!

It's not just about New York City & it's also not just L.A. anymore

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 04:16 PM (NFX2v)

66 Even if Pratt wins and that's a big IF, the city counsel won't do a thing for him.

He might be able to clean up some grift and help the cops. Then since the machine will never back him he will lose reelection.

They will wait him out and start the grift machine up again.

Just like they are trying to do with Trump.
Which is what makes the US Senate all the more infuriating.

Posted by: Inogame at May 05, 2026 04:16 PM (53oGX)

67 Great ad. The AI one was really good too. Degenerate autocrat psychos depicted as, well, degenerate autocrat psychos. The whole end-stage French aristocracy meets Bane's kangaroo court setting was *mwah*.

Posted by: Got good instincts he does at May 05, 2026 04:17 PM (TbWk/)

68 ShainS

Bait cars, filled with directional explosives when the gas tank is drilled. Use Pintos, if available.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:17 PM (u82oZ)

69 Any excuse she needs to avoiding blaming crime on, erm, criminals.

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AKA The Democrat-Communist base.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:17 PM (9Kqhl)

70 Neat trick how all the Democrats across the country are reducing homelessness while Trump is increasing it

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 04:18 PM (d997y)

71 Spencer is pissed.
Stay pissed Spencer.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:18 PM (UjdFS)

72 JackStraw

Time to switch it up. Put Vance front and center for a month.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (u82oZ)

73 OT:

@jeffmfulgham
·
2h
New: Update on the FBI investigation of Georgia 2020. We've just learned today that the DOJ served a subpoena to Fulton County on April 20th requesting the contact information of individuals (including contractors) who worked the Fulton election in 2020. In other words the FBI raided Fulton and seized evidence on January 28, 2026, and now 2 1/2 months later they are tracking down everyone involved.

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I know people are all, "Trust the plan"ned out and all after Trump 1.0 where the DOJ dragged its feet until nothing happened...but...Trump 2.0 is not Trump 1.0.

Really, I think GA Senate this year will be a surprise flip on no one's radar.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (w4o6z)

74 Nice to see that "homelessness" is still the greatest issue facing the republic...

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (XuXeR)

75 My favorite Spencer Pratt ad just came out:

https://tinyurl.com/PrattCaliforniaFreedom

Whoever is doing his ads is worth every penny.

Posted by: Cheri at May 05, 2026 04:20 PM (oiNtH)

76 Death is to easy. He needs tortured. No apologies.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 04:11 PM (IifOV)

Pretty sure Satan will take care of that second thing

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 04:20 PM (d997y)

77 So back to Wienstein's Kamala is a super genius... He claims that a lot of her babble is straight from Commie Manifestos. Really evil stuff like Mao and Khmer Rouge
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 04:09 PM (wBaIH)

how does repeating evil crap make her a genius? Of course every leftist and professor vomits up the same old Mickey Marxism quotes to get by with their lives.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 04:20 PM (8avO+)

78 I think we need to colonize California.

Maybe we could put the natives on a reservation because we obviously can't allow them to vote.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 04:20 PM (N1DT3)

79 68 ShainS

Bait cars, filled with directional explosives when the gas tank is drilled. Use Pintos, if available.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:17 PM (u82oZ)

There was a show called "Bait Car" that SOMEHOW actually made it onto television just a few years ago.

Police drop off a bait car in an inner city neighbourhood, black guy after black guy goes in to steal the car and HILARITY ensued. I don't think I saw one white person ever take a vehicle.

YouTube may still have clips.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:21 PM (Sco7b)

80 74 Nice to see that "homelessness" is still the greatest issue facing the republic...
Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (XuXeR)

The Unhoused you h8er !

Posted by: Concern Karens at May 05, 2026 04:21 PM (FtULh)

81 No Duh, Kamaunist is a Cultural Marxist

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 04:21 PM (Ia/+0)

82 man

"Bring out the scoops!" Soylent Green is homeless people.

I am over turning the other cheek. Going to start counter-protesting the No Kings people.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:21 PM (u82oZ)

83 Marxists lie with the ease you breath

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 04:22 PM (Ia/+0)

84 When political solutions, desired by normal people, are made impossible by one party, there are remedies.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:22 PM (u82oZ)

85 Nice to see that "homelessness" is still the greatest issue facing the republic...
Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (XuXeR)

Ironic since under Bass' watch over 5400 single family homes were damaged or destroyed by the Palisades fire.

Posted by: Trump's fault. Or State Farm's. at May 05, 2026 04:23 PM (TbWk/)

86 LA thieves are now"

"Now"? This was a thing in the 70s. Now get off my lawn

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:23 PM (XuXeR)

87 Who is Karen Bass?

* Was a Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011-2022
* Was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus
* Longtime proponent of normalizing U.S. relations with Communist Cuba
* Former member of the Venceremos Brigades
* Was elected mayor of Los Angeles in 2022

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:23 PM (RIvkX)

88 Spencer Pratt is really good at this.

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Heh.

"Goblins like Eunisse are gobbling up all your tax dollars ..."

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (9Kqhl)

89 "California's last major oil shipment is here. After this, we're short about 200,000 barrels a day--and no one has explained the plan to replace it."

Everybody should just use the Obama plan he floated to reduce gas usage. Make sure you keep your tires fully inflated.

(I'm not making this up)
Posted by: CNN at May 05, 2026 04:10 PM (GUOwU)

If Trump's blockade brings the terrorist supporting government of CA down along with Iran, and China that's quite a trifecta.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (8avO+)

90 Also Speaker of the California Assembly

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (RIvkX)

91 Ironic since under Bass' watch over 5400 single family homes were damaged or destroyed by the Palisades fire.
Posted by: Trump's fault. Or State Farm's. "

Well, she's a he....

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (XuXeR)

92 Out of oil California?
Moose out front should have told you.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (n5tGW)

93 33 Sorry, Anna, but it’s “Otisberg” (or maybe “Otisburg”

. You’re not the first one on this blog that I’ve had to correct on that point.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 04:24 PM (77rzZ)

94 Oil shortage drives the price up. We can run against Trump and other Republicans for high gas prices. Will people and our economy suffer? Yes, but you know, fuck them. We get to stay in office.

Posted by: California Democrats at May 05, 2026 04:25 PM (Uj3sz)

95 AI, - is there nothing it can't fabricate at the whims of a lunatic?

What was that cheesy throwaway line from the Matrix?

"Buckle your seatbelt Dorothy, 'cause Kansas is going bye-bye!"

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 04:25 PM (D1E+2)

96 * flexes *

* double back biceps pose *

* pivots to crab pose *
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard alumnus at May 05, 2026 04:06 PM (0sNs1)

You know, this is an odd place when you think about it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 04:26 PM (zZu0s)

97 Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)

98 Put the lime in the coocoonut.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 04:26 PM (abIsI)

99 Folks, please. Discussions like this are paltry, when compared to one of the most pressing situations in our country today.

President Trump is causing strains in the Obama's marriage. Barack's political activity, necessitated by OrangeManBad, is the culprit!

“It does create genuine tension in our household, and it frustrates her. I’m more forgiving of it; I understand why people feel that way.”

However, Obama went defends himself from left-wing critics who still claim he’s not doing enough to counter Trump.

“No other ex-President was the main surrogate for the Party for four election cycles after they left office."

So, please, have some sympathy for the wookie.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 04:27 PM (0sNs1)

100 97 Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon
Posted by: Skip

Luxury. Quit your complaining.

Posted by: WA at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (abIsI)

101 Rubio as DJ was a good addition there.

Saw his press conference, still a little too diplomatic but I guess that's one of his jobs.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (n5tGW)

102 Just bought a box of out of print 9mm Jap revolver ammo online from a shop in Commiefornia.

Good price, old Midway stuff still in the original box. I am so ashamed as I try and not do bizness with any Commiefornia shop.

What ya gonna do?

Posted by: Type 26 at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (K1Mmf)

103 63 Bass is obviously from the same planet of snake people as Carville.

Took a swan dive off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

Like she was lit on fire and beat out with a tube sock full of Coke cans.
Posted by: Sifty boones
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She is quite literally a commie. Spent time in Cuba being educated in being a commie.

The one lesson that commies learn is that unless you are the head cheese, you scrape and bow and issue what platitudes are necessary to keep you out of a grave. Now Bass is head cheeese and yet has the ability of Nikita Kruschev as Soviet Agriculture Minister.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (E4rtv)

104 > Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon

$5.80 for regular here in WA. Absolutely nuts.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (mkw2N)

105 I think we need to colonize California.

Maybe we could put the natives on a reservation because we obviously can't allow them to vote.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian

There are huge swaths of conservative areas in CA. Problem is, like in many states, they can't as of yet, beat the cheat, illegals voting, weeks long "ballot counting", and the coastal city Marxists.

Posted by: Cheri at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (oiNtH)

106 99
“No other ex-President was the main surrogate for the Party for four election cycles after they left office."

So, please, have some sympathy for the wookie.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 04:27 PM (0sNs1)

=======

"I was central in creating a seditious conspiracy to sideline and even potentially remove the elected president of the United States in violation of the will of the states as expressed through the electoral college as outlined in the Constitution. What more could I do? Shoot Trump in the head myself? That's why you dumb peasants are being pushed into it. I have a billion dollars to burn on yachts with rich doofuses who think I'm smart."
-cut for time

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (w4o6z)

107 Bass and Kamala, Newsome are utter incompetents.

So, as utter incompetents, their only hope to stay in power is to convince the voters that a) the problems are not their fault. b) the problems are not solvable. c) there are "other" problems that require their attention. Like climate change, racism, and transgender bathrooms.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (k8xm0)

108 Haven't a lot of former residents moved of LA since the fires?That would decrease Pratt's voting totals.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (8Xy/A)

109 In the 1980s, Bass was affiliated with Line of March, a Maoist organization that aligned itself with the New Communist Movement, which in turn was a Maoist initiative inspired by international Communist movements in Cuba, Vietnam, and especially China. Line of March was founded in 1980 in Oakland, California, by the Communist and political activist Irwin Silber, who considered the Communist Party insufficiently radical for his taste.
-Discover the Networks

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (RIvkX)

110
Nice to see that "homelessness" is still the greatest issue facing the republic...
Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:19 PM (XuXeR)

Starting in 1980 through 1992.

Then homelessness was solved until it ballooned again at the end of 2000 through 2008.

2008 to 2016 saw homelessness solved again, until a short relapse from 2016 to 2020.

And all was well until 2024.

I wonder what changed during those relapse years? Hmmmmm.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (y9nCu)

111 Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon

You're gonna go up about 2 bucks to match CA.

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (FtULh)

112 I am thinking walling off California and not letting anyone out

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (Ia/+0)

113 >>> And then they said: Biden reduced crime, bigots. Look it up. DC murders fell 8%.

Yes down from historic murder levels not seen since the 80s -- yes, it fell off slightly from that grim bloody pace.

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You can only kill so many people before the number of murders has to go down.

Or we talking rates here?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 05, 2026 04:30 PM (/lPRQ)

114 I think Spencer Pratt's flame hummingbird is up there with the Hunger Games logo.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 04:30 PM (rbvCR)

115 My favorite Spencer Pratt ad just came out:

https://tinyurl.com/PrattCaliforniaFreedom

Whoever is doing his ads is worth every penny.
Posted by: Cheri
.......

The Gavbaby shoulder shimmy is sweet.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:30 PM (UjdFS)

116 So, please, have some sympathy for the wookie.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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My Star Wars based advice to SCOAMF is "Let the Wookie win."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:30 PM (E4rtv)

117 In 1995, Bass helped organize a memorial service for the late Joe Slovo, a leader of the South African Communist Party and an admirer of Joseph Stalin.
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IOW, she doesn't give a sh*t about kulaks who lost their homes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (RIvkX)

118 116 So, please, have some sympathy for the wookie.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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My Star Wars based advice to SCOAMF is "Let the Wookie win."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:30 PM (E4rtv)

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My Ayn Rand advice to him is, "Learn the equalizing power of the gun. Women can overpower stronger men with some help."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (w4o6z)

119 Gas prices are way too high!

Don't drive so much.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (9lqZe)

120
Where did the coconut Kamala thing come from? I thought her campaign introduced it. Is it because a coconut is brown and filled with milky liquid?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (VWtfl)

121 Shes a communist revolutionary you say that was 50 years ago thatd how she musgiverns

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:32 PM (bXbFr)

122 120
Where did the coconut Kamala thing come from? I thought her campaign introduced it. Is it because a coconut is brown and filled with milky liquid?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (VWtfl)

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It was some stupid thing her mother told to her, supposedly, that her campaign turned into a theme.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:32 PM (w4o6z)

123 Note that previous D mayors, at least tried to pretend to be competent at their jobs. Tom Bradley wasn't the brightest light, but he tried to do a good job. But he's like a shining star compared to Karen Bass.

It's like each generation of D leaders gets dumber than the last. Bass is shockingly incompetent, and the idea that she would even run for re-election, much less get anyone to endorse her, is absurd.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:32 PM (k8xm0)

124 Men are not out here being absolute amazing husbands in every single circumstance.

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Mrs. Wrecks tells me, with considerable frequency and at considerable volume, that I'm the worst husband in the history of the world. So don't any of you even think about taking my title because I've got this wrapped up.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ndZc7)

125 Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon

You're gonna go up about 2 bucks to match CA.
Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (FtULh)

CA gets its oil and a lot of gasoline from Asia and the Gulf. I have heard it speculated that the gasoline coming from China and other such places is actually Iranian oil, laundered through small refineries. With the gulf closed, the nearest source of oil for California is Alaska, what little pumping and refining is allowed in CA, and the Gulf of America.

Trump has waived the Jones act for 90 days, and may not be able to get that renewed, so there is not enough hulls allowed to transport from US to US ports under the Jones act without that waiver.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 04:33 PM (rbvCR)

126 Sorry. I didnt the discover the network up threas

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:33 PM (bXbFr)

127 Please explain the saline part????
Posted by: MAC V SOG

Geology and some near-shore pumping in the early 1900's drew in salt water.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 04:34 PM (diia5)

128 California's last major oil shipment is here. After this, we're short about 200,000 barrels a day--and no one has explained the plan to replace it.

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"Solar and Windmills, duh H8R!"

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:34 PM (9Kqhl)

129 It's like each generation of D leaders gets dumber than the last. Bass is shockingly incompetent, and the idea that she would even run for re-election, much less get anyone to endorse her, is absurd.
Posted by: The Whine Guy

She is 2 steps ahead of the voters, because people are still willing to put her back in office! That is the scarier part of it all for me.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 04:34 PM (OoFl2)

130 I'm still kind of hoping that California, Australia, Europe REALLY run short of fuel for a while.

Make them suffer a bit. Hard.
Good and hard.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 04:35 PM (Sco7b)

131
Pratt Man!

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 05, 2026 04:36 PM (xG4kz)

132 I'm convinced that the only purpose of socialism is to give incompetents a chance at governing too. Otherwise, who the fuck would elect these bozos? It's like a jobs program for overqualified idiots.

Karen Bass has the same energy as a divorced, alcoholic high school guidance counselor hired in Compton. I.e. someone least qualified to give anyone advice on anything.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:36 PM (k8xm0)

133 Shes a communist revolutionary you say that was 50 years ago thatd how she musgiverns
Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:32 PM (bXbFr)

She is CDR alumni. En cada barrio revolución. En cada oficina singao.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 04:36 PM (rbvCR)

134 When the fires break out in the coming weeks and the reservoirs are dry will Bass be in a fact finding tour in Africa. Probably. And the LA idiots will elect her anyway. They get what they deserve, good and hard

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 04:36 PM (gu0hJ)

135 Mrs. Wrecks tells me, with considerable frequency and at considerable volume, that I'm the worst husband in the history of the world. So don't any of you even think about taking my title because I've got this wrapped up.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ndZc7)

I am suspect of this claim. 😊.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 04:37 PM (OoFl2)

136 I think we need to colonize California.

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First we'd need to organize a safari.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:37 PM (ndZc7)

137 It's like each generation of D leaders gets dumber than the last. Bass is shockingly incompetent, and the idea that she would even run for re-election, much less get anyone to endorse her, is absurd.
Posted by: The Whine Guy
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Because they are hand puppets for the shadowy set of assholes that put them in office. Same with the Biden junta or Prime Minister Starmer.

They use the talking dummy in front to distract the rubes while those in the shadows run the show and make generational wealth for themselves and the donors.

They are figureheads in office while the real power structure is hidden. Robert Dahl termed this junta as a deformed polyarchy when describing local politics in New Haven in the sixties. Since then the polyarchs have just being getting greedier and less caring of the electorate because cheating in big cities has created the illusion of elections with no actual choices being made by actual voters.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:37 PM (E4rtv)

138
Red Kammie and Bass are Tweddle Dum and Tweedle Dumber

Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 05, 2026 04:37 PM (xG4kz)

139 Stateless

EU has lots of cities full of immigrants and flammable buildings. Those invaders outnumber the official numbers of their host country military, including civilians, and the security staff.

AFAIK, only the French have a plan and a robust Armed Force left.

Poland is immune.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:38 PM (u82oZ)

140 It's like each generation of D leaders gets dumber than the last. Bass is shockingly incompetent, and the idea that she would even run for re-election, much less get anyone to endorse her, is absurd.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:32 PM (k8xm0)

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. Black
, Female
. Lesbian
. Communist
. Retard
. Death Cultist
. Kill Capitalism
. Kill Prosperity
. Kill Whitey

What's not to like? The Ideal Democrat-Communist "Oppressed Victim" and Candidate ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:39 PM (9Kqhl)

141 Suddenly, were further along in socialism than 50- 60 years ago (imo).
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Start looking where your state's opiate settlement is going.

Look at your community, state giving programs. Read about every single recipient or potential, what they do, how they specifically manage funding, salaries, rap sheets, and so on.

Watch how money is dispensed through your Congressional representatives to state and community levels.

We have groups that are considered drug use enablers doling out our money in communities screaming they want the NP enablers out.

There's money going to other continents for what appears to be unrelated programs; money going to programs supporting illegal families embedded in areas immediately outside of major cities, etc.

Civil society

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 04:39 PM (NFX2v)

142 There are huge swaths of conservative areas in CA. Problem is, like in many states, they can't as of yet, beat the cheat, illegals voting, weeks long "ballot counting", and the coastal city Marxists.
Posted by: Cheri
.......

Nobody I have talked to likes Nav Gewsom. Except for my brother who has a Kamala sticker on the back of his Smart phone.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:39 PM (UjdFS)

143 Red Kammie and Bass are Tweddle Dum and Tweedle Dumber
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at May 05, 2026 04:37 PM (xG4kz)

I used to refer to the couple managing my apartment complex as "tweedle-dum and tweedle-dumber"

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 04:40 PM (rbvCR)

144 YouTube may still have clips.
Posted by: Stateless

Bait Car - YouTube

https://tinyurl.com/csube3cn

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 04:40 PM (xHq83)

145 142 Nobody I have talked to likes Nav Gewsom. Except for my brother who has a Kamala sticker on the back of his Smart phone.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:39 PM (UjdFS)

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Trans?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 04:40 PM (w4o6z)

146 Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026

I hope to watch things burn.
Here in Canada too.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 04:40 PM (Sco7b)

147 Shame about that Rancho Seco and San Onofre nuclear power plants. They sure could come in handy right about now. Shame also about the Salton Sea Geothermal anomaly - would a been nice if that had gotten tapped. Shame the Ivanpah solar power plant went bust - shame no one listened to the experts who said it was a bad idea. Shame those refineries shut down. Shame that gas line was never built. Shame the utilities were made to pay extortionist claims for fire damage to people who had no insurance.

Shame all around.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:41 PM (k8xm0)

148 These ads are sooo good.
It would be fantastic if he wins.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 04:41 PM (NpAcC)

149 L - No nic, another fine day

I will point out that a trend line can be derailed. Takes will.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 05, 2026 04:41 PM (u82oZ)

150 Ten years ago today I told the world that the Trump Tower Grill has the best TACO salads.

Its true. They are really really great. The best. So big. So tasty.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 05, 2026 04:42 PM (anL5R)

151 Swaths of many Conservative Americans that get messed into Gerrymandering with Democrats

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)

152 She is 2 steps ahead of the voters, because people are still willing to put her back in office! That is the scarier part of it all for me.
Posted by: Piper

Most people have given up on voting in local races. Turnout is rarely about 20 percent in places with off year elections and that is in part why politics is so rotten in urban areas.

Turnout in 2022 Mayor's race was actually pretty decent by municipal race standards, Registered voters, 2,120,515, Turnout 43.86%. How honest that election was with ballot harvesting, paid voters via giftcards and incentives, and fraud, I dunno.

My guess is about 10-20 percent fraud or illegally bought votes which is on the low side of cheat by mail elections.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (E4rtv)

153 Bait Car - YouTube

https://tinyurl.com/csube3cn
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 04:40 PM (xHq83)

Thanks Rick!

I'm going to play this while I do dishes. I need a laugh.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (Sco7b)

154 Shame about that Rancho Seco and San Onofre nuclear power plants. They sure could come in handy right about now. Shame also about the Salton Sea Geothermal anomaly - would a been nice if that had gotten tapped. Shame the Ivanpah solar power plant went bust - shame no one listened to the experts who said it was a bad idea. Shame those refineries shut down. Shame that gas line was never built. Shame the utilities were made to pay extortionist claims for fire damage to people who had no insurance.

Shame all around.
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Yes, but abortion "rights" were preserved, so all of the other suffering and misery were deemed to be worth it.

Posted by: Crusader at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (TN0g+)

155 Karen Bass has been a prominent figure in California and national politics since at least 1990, when she founded the Community Coalition in South Los Angeles.

Kamala Harris has been in politics and public service for over 30 years, beginning her career in the early 1990s before holding her first elected position in 2003.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (NFX2v)

156 Bradley did not loath this country, unlike many successors

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (bXbFr)

157 Speaking of California pols . . .

James Woods
@RealJamesWoods
Mrs. Potato Head scalds the airwaves with more of her insane rhetoric…

https://tinyurl.com/2s3ep9uk

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (ndZc7)

158

That woman is seriously brain damaged. Something happened to her.

That smile, and the insincere BS she pours out of her melon.

This goes beyond DEI into straight up Communism.

Wonder why our great teachers dont teach anyone about Communism any longer. Gosh, dont know why.

That diseased cunt apparently said she's slow-walking permits on purpose just to spite Trump.

Who the hell does that.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 04:44 PM (et1vG)

159 Coal burning cars. And Flintstone mobiles.

The new wave.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 04:44 PM (9lqZe)

160 Shame also about the Salton Sea Geothermal anomaly - would a been nice if that had gotten tapped.
Posted by: The Whine Guy

My Big Idea™ is to add on to the nuke plants on the coast with a desal plant, dig a pipeline to the Salton Sea and, after remediation, fill it up again.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 04:44 PM (diia5)

161 Geology and some near-shore pumping in the early 1900's drew in salt water.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 04:34 PM (diia5)
There was always salt water or there would not have been able to produce.
Separation has always depended on various weight of components.
Simple gun barrels or centrifuge does the work.

Posted by: MAC V SOG at May 05, 2026 04:45 PM (P4Pk9)

162 City of locusts

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:45 PM (bXbFr)

163 "It's like each generation of D leaders gets dumber than the last."

It's their voters that are dumb and getting dumber. Politicians just say whatever their voters want to hear. Just because politicians say something dumb doesn't mean they are dumb.

Posted by: davidt at May 05, 2026 04:46 PM (Q+gd/)

164 I saw Deformed Polyarchy open for the Puppetmastaz at Strandbad in '05.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:46 PM (9Kqhl)

165 . Black
, Female
. Lesbian
. Communist
. Retard
. Death Cultist
. Kill Capitalism
. Kill Prosperity
. Kill Whitey

What's not to like? The Ideal Democrat-Communist "Oppressed Victim" and Candidate ...
Posted by: ShainS

Her problem is that blacks are now a fast declining percentage of CA politics. The fastest growing are Hispanics and Asians.

LA Demographics
White alone, percent 33.4%
Black alone, percent(a) 8.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) 1.3%
Asian alone, percent(a) 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) 0.2%
Two or More Races, percent 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino, percent(b) 47.2%

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:46 PM (E4rtv)

166 Premium in my slice of paradise is $3.77.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 04:47 PM (OoFl2)

167 Spencer Pratt has the added benefit of a smoking hot wife. At least she used to be.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 05, 2026 04:48 PM (QaH55)

168 Do they still have cable car trollies in CA?
F*cking use those or bring back the rickshaw.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 05, 2026 04:48 PM (abIsI)

169 Bass looks like a muppet, but she’s a stone cold Commie who may well have engineered the Palisades fire.
Frightening.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 04:48 PM (4KUe5)

170 Her problem is that blacks are now a fast declining percentage of CA politics. The fastest growing are Hispanics and Asians
by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:46 PM (E4rtv)

And Bass also lacks the charisma and pure raw animal sexuality of Lori Lightfoot.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 04:49 PM (Sco7b)

171 Rickshaw?

https://youtu.be/XtVa2RySaDs

Posted by: Obligatory Seinfeld reference at May 05, 2026 04:50 PM (2Ez/1)

172 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:43 PM (ndZc7)

Mrs. Potato Head. LOL.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 04:51 PM (8Xy/A)

173 149. I will point out that a trend line can be derailed. Takes will.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

Agreed. But I also agree with 152, Posted by Whig because that is what is clearly happening.

In part, "Most people have given up on voting in local races. Turnout is rarely about 20 percent in places with off year elections and that is in part why politics is so rotten in urban areas."

Cede locally and it's over, at least for several years. (Dillion's rule, or something along that line.)

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 04:51 PM (NFX2v)

174 The few clips of the Indian city councilwoman that Pratt is also running against are repellent as well. A female Mamdani who doesn’t even bother with the fake smiley crap.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 04:51 PM (4KUe5)

175 Couldn't we just build a pipeline from Canada to make up for any fuel shortages? No?

Democrats.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 04:51 PM (D1E+2)

176 Well, grand jury subpoena just surfaced for Fulton County Clerk (Atlanta) who is in charge of Fulton County's election records. She had to testify today to a Grand Jury at 9 AM eastern.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (E4rtv)

177 Buy our kit and make your own gasoline at home !

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (9lqZe)

178 Community is usual a tell its bad news

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (bXbFr)

179 Her problem is that blacks are now a fast declining percentage of CA politics"

I laughed seeing a "Hispanic" ice cream shop at Florence and Normandie...

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (XuXeR)

180 Time to fire up the woodchipper.

FedEx driver who kidnapped, then raped and strangled little girl in the back of his truck, gets sentenced to death

Horrific details at the link.

https://tinyurl.com/3s2ehme3

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (ndZc7)

181 Like she was lit on fire and beat out with a tube sock full of Coke cans.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 04:15 PM (g8tJ5)

beat off with a tube sock > beat out with a tube sock.

Posted by: IYKYK at May 05, 2026 04:53 PM (qivay)

182 The fastest growing percentage of CA politics are mail-in ballots.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:53 PM (UjdFS)

183 Goggles they do nothin

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:53 PM (bXbFr)

184 @usmccggusa1974

Since they don’t check ID, the entire country should go and vote for him. A taste of their own medicine.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 04:53 PM (NpAcC)

185 107 Bass and Kamala, Newsome are utter incompetents.

So, as utter incompetents, their only hope to stay in power is to convince the voters that a) the problems are not their fault. b) the problems are not solvable. c) there are "other" problems that require their attention. Like climate change, racism, and transgender bathrooms.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:29 PM (k8xm0)

They aren't incompetent in that they are accomplishing exactly what they have set out to do. They are there to loot, pillage, destabilize, disrupt and destroy. And they're doing it rather well.

Posted by: Depends on what you're good at at May 05, 2026 04:54 PM (TbWk/)

186 About laurie lightfoot

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:54 PM (bXbFr)

187 Tyler perrys other brother was worse

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at May 05, 2026 04:55 PM (bXbFr)

188 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:52 PM (ndZc7)

And FedEx is going to pay a huge settlement which unless they had prior knowledge of bad ju ju about this guy , I don't think that is right.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 04:56 PM (kxLc1)

189 I prefer the Jerk Chicken Kamala, myself.

Posted by: Pants down Willie Brown at May 05, 2026 04:57 PM (p6KkC)

190 Gas here in se Pa is $4,70, getting close to California soon"

If only there was a way to transfer gasoline... maybe we could use a series of pipes, laid end to end...

Nah

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 04:58 PM (XuXeR)

191 The fastest growing percentage of CA politics are mail-in ballots.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 04:53 PM (UjdFS)

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Coupled with legalized "ballot harvesting" -- election stealing on steroids.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:58 PM (9Kqhl)

192 Speaking of murder . . .

This Ohio teacher fired a surface-to-air truth missile at Bernie for his “oligarch” routine and you should read it

https://tinyurl.com/j6ra4x9u

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 04:58 PM (ndZc7)

193 Mayor BASS has a Nice ASS !!!!!!!!!!!!

Cackle............. Cackle............. Cackle...............

Che for you and Boones Farm for me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Kami Harris at May 05, 2026 04:58 PM (X7dyz)

194 148 These ads are sooo good.
It would be fantastic if he wins.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 04:41 PM (NpAcC)
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Sometimes it takes a TV reality star to understand reality.

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 04:58 PM (kX27y)

195 Coupled with legalized "ballot harvesting" -- election stealing on steroids.

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And I say this as a former Orange County resident from which they've been stealing elections for at least two decades now ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 04:59 PM (9Kqhl)

196 Your California home is gone, and you cannot rebuild but,

I am raising your property taxes on that land !!!!!!!!

SUCKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mayor Bass at May 05, 2026 05:00 PM (MELMQ)

197 Another look at horses? Streets are full of shit anyway.

Posted by: Case at May 05, 2026 05:00 PM (9lqZe)

198 Who's the husky black woman wearing the PPE talking about graffiti? She could forge diamonds with those thighs.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 05, 2026 05:01 PM (D1E+2)

199 And FedEx is going to pay a huge settlement which unless they had prior knowledge of bad ju ju about this guy , I don't think that is right.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

Fair or not, that case has a lot of juror appeal.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 05:02 PM (ndZc7)

200 Nood Star Wars

Posted by: Dad of Six at May 05, 2026 05:02 PM (OI6JV)

201 Another news flash,

Adam Morgan
@RepAdamMorgan
·
57m
💥BREAKING: South Carolina House Speaker moves to Redistrict!

They can do this IN SPITE OF the Governor!

The House will take up Sine Die Resolution that includes Reapportionment paving the way for a Special Session!

Massive first step!

🚨Keep the pressure on the SENATE!

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:02 PM (E4rtv)

202 This is the problem, the 40% are all liberals and I fear nothing will wake them up:
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One woman who voted for Bass last election and who said all you have to do is walk the streets to see that things are worse than they were 20 years ago, admitted that "the city has not got the right polices. They’re not working." That's the good news: she seems like someone who will no longer believe Bass when she tells voters not to believe their lying eyes. The bad news? She couldn't tell Savodnik that she definitely won't vote for Bass again this year.

She's one of the 40% of voters who, according to a new poll from UCLA, are still undecided about this race. Carl Cannon of RealClearPolitics explains that while Pratt, who is at 11% in the poll, is hoping that Raman and Bass will split the progressive vote, "they could still split and maybe beat him because there are so many liberals in Los Angeles."

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 05:02 PM (kX27y)

203 198 Who's the husky black woman wearing the PPE talking about graffiti? She could forge diamonds with those thighs.

That was me !!!!

Any question you lame dicks ????

Posted by: Big MIKE at May 05, 2026 05:03 PM (xl8DV)

204 And Bass also lacks the charisma and pure raw animal sexuality of Lori Lightfoot.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05,

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It's not purely animal. Fauci grafted her together from fish and human DNA in a Congolese laboratory and deployed his bioweapon in Chicago as a testbed for the eventual nationwide attack on America... Operation Turbot Lover.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 05:03 PM (BI5O2)

205 180 Time to fire up the wood chipper.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

OMG! 😭

He pled guilty. So at the minimum, he's molested children before.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 05:04 PM (NFX2v)

206 The scumbag FedEx driver who murdered the little girl got the death penalty. Good

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (gu0hJ)

207 And Bass also lacks the charisma and pure raw animal sexuality of Lori Lightfoot.
Posted by: Stateless

Fun fact, Hispanics now outnumber blacks in the Windy City. We are about a couple of election cycles away from blacks being a diminishing force in Chicago and Illinois politics.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)

208 We export a LOT of oil, don’t we? Do we have enough onshore refinery capacity to even put gasoline production into overdrive for US consumers? Do we have offshore oil contracts that we are bound to uphold or and above domestic obligations? Do current gas prices reflect future speculative producer concerns, that might not transpire?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:06 PM (Gqar8)

209 Dang!
Just saw some of the fashions from the Met Gala...whatever that was.
Piper is probably crawled up in her closet somewhere drinking heavily and muttering to herself.
What a croc a crap!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 05:06 PM (2WIwB)

210 She's one of the 40% of voters who, according to a new poll from UCLA, are still undecided about this race. Carl Cannon of RealClearPolitics explains that while Pratt, who is at 11% in the poll, is hoping that Raman and Bass will split the progressive vote, "they could still split and maybe beat him because there are so many liberals in Los Angeles."
Posted by: beckster
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Rick Caruso got about 45.2 percent in 2022. That is Pratt's most likely voter segment.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (E4rtv)

211 209 Dang!
Just saw some of the fashions from the Met Gala...whatever that was.
Piper is probably crawled up in her closet somewhere drinking heavily and muttering to herself.
What a croc a crap!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at May 05, 2026 05:06 PM (2WIwB)

Our Fashion Doyen must weigh in on this matter!!

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 05:08 PM (Gqar8)

212 Shame all around.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 04:41 PM (k8xm0)
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Also known as, "bad luck"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 05:09 PM (RIvkX)

213 208 We export a LOT of oil, don’t we? Do we have enough onshore refinery capacity to even put gasoline production into overdrive for US consumers? Do we have offshore oil contracts that we are bound to uphold or and above domestic obligations? Do current gas prices reflect future speculative producer concerns, that might not transpire?
Posted by: tubal

First thing up is to junk the required Clean Air Act specialized fuels. Given all OBD-II cars don't benefit from the fuel blends anymore with modern smog engine computers and catalytic converters, this requirement for boutique fuels that are specific to non attainment areas should be junked.

That would allow gasoline to be sold wherever in the US rather than only in specific markets. It would also avoid the seasonal bump and price increases when refineries shifted over to winter blends and back again in summer.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 05:15 PM (E4rtv)

214 It's very easy for the left to reduce crime and homelessness...just redefine what is a crime and what is a home. Crazy Tweakerman lives at the corner of Main street, and his activities are now merely misdemeanors...see?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 05:43 PM (ynpvh)

Minnesota Fraud Investigator and Fomer State Trooper: Senior Tim Walz Officials Ordered Me to Illegally Bury Evidence of Rampant "Childcare" Fraud

Just forget what you leared about childcare fraud, they told him.

A former state trooper who ran fraud investigations inside Minnesota's Department of Human Services told state lawmakers Tuesday that senior officials ordered him to delete findings, harassed his unit, and tried to shut down probes into what he now calls an organized criminal enterprise looting the state's public-benefit system. His testimony landed the same day federal agents raided more than 20 businesses in Minneapolis as part of a widening crackdown on suspected fraud in publicly funded childcare and nutrition programs.
Jay Swanson, who led a DHS fraud investigations unit from 2014 to 2018, appeared before the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee with a blunt account of institutional failure. He described a pattern in which investigators flagged large-scale fraud in the Child Care Assistance Program, only to be met with hostility from the very officials who should have acted on the evidence.
...
Swanson told the committee that his unit's work quickly put it on a collision course with DHS leadership. As the Daily Mail reported, Swanson said a senior DHS official confronted him directly over a document his team had prepared, and demanded that portions of it be removed.
"I soon had a senior DHS official in my office, angry, red-faced, and almost yelling. The senior DHS official told me to delete a number of paragraphs of the document. I then advised this official that I believed what they were telling me to do was illegal."
Swanson did not name the official in the quoted testimony. But he made clear the pressure was not an isolated incident. He described a broader campaign against his investigators that went beyond bureaucratic friction.
...
The former investigator also offered a broader assessment of what his team had uncovered, framing it as the beginning of something far larger than a few bad actors gaming a single program.

"As I look back with the benefit of 2020 hindsight, I realized that what our team saw was the early stages of a somewhat loosely organized criminal enterprise beginning to pillage Minnesota's public benefit system."

One of Swanson's most striking claims concerned how widely known Minnesota's vulnerability had become. He told lawmakers that suspects his unit investigated said they had first learned about the fraud opportunity while still living abroad.
As the New York Post reported, Swanson said investigators found it was common knowledge in Somali refugee camps in Kenya that Minnesota was the place to go.

"They had heard you could run the scam in a number of different states, but it was easiest, and you could make the most money doing it in Minnesota."
That testimony aligns with separate sworn claims from another former DHS investigator, Scott Dexter. As Just the News reported, Dexter said his unit found evidence of large-scale fraud in the Child Care Assistance Program involving Somali-run daycare centers, but that investigations were narrowed or converted from law-enforcement cases to internal administrative matters because of political pressure and accusations of bias.

And we haven't even begun to dig into the greatest Fraud State in the world, California. A 2020 report warned Newsom in no uncertain terms that the state was left wide-open to hospice fraud, and Newsom did nothing, because, of course, the Party of Plunder exists solely to plunder and pillage from the hardworking normies.

“We have unearthed an explosive report.”

“The 2022 document that I am holding is an 87-page report from the then-acting state auditor in California addressed directly to the governor of California, warning in no uncertain terms that the state's weak oversight of hospice agencies… pic.twitter.com/GgajGSYlXt
— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) May 4, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:47 PM

Comments

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1 FIRST

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (iFTx/)

2 Foist???

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (WsJuq)

3 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (Zz0t1)

4 We're grays, man. We're greys.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (Zz0t1)

5 boo

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (CWTWj)

6 First, a broken blog. Now grey everywhere.

Ace is on a ROLL! Buttah, man....straight buttah.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (Zz0t1)

7 We have unearthed an explosive report.

Flatulence!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (Kt19C)

8 6 First, a broken blog. Now grey everywhere.

Ace is on a ROLL! Buttah, man....straight buttah.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (Zz0t1)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (w4o6z)

9 "I soon had a senior DHS official in my office, angry, red-faced, and almost yelling. The senior DHS official told me to delete a number of paragraphs of the document. I then advised this official that I believed what they were telling me to do was illegal."

This is what's known as a Protected Disclosure - a report of a violation of a law, rule or regulation to an official who has the responsibility to correct same. Any follow-on negative action taken against (or positive action withheld) constitutes reprisal.

This could get interesting.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (iNUL3)

10 try purina crow chow

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (CWTWj)

11 WHAT A SHOCK

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (N1DT3)

12
Shock bombshell disclosure anyone could have guessed based on who was involved.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (HdYcL)

13 Uh oh. Elric is back.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (77rzZ)

14 13 Uh oh. Elric is back.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (77rzZ)

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But he'll never get first.

Because, definitionally, Sponge is always first.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (w4o6z)

15 *sigh* as with the trolls' premature ejaculation, none of this is surprising.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (zZu0s)

16 If you do fraud in Minnesota, we WILL catch you. On the other hand, if *I* do it....

Posted by: Walz at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (d997y)

17 Something tells me a hostile take over of Minnesota by the Feds are in order.
Put it into receivership or something until the corruption has been shaken out.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (WsJuq)

18 "I soon had a senior DHS official in my office, angry, red-faced, and almost yelling. The senior DHS official told me to delete a number of paragraphs of the document. I then advised this official that I believed what they were telling me to do was illegal."

As a state trooper, I'd have had a body cam going.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (xHq83)

19 16 If you do fraud in Minnesota, we WILL catch you. On the other hand, if *I* do it....

Posted by: Walz at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (d997y)

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"This asshole has nothing to do with fraud investigations. We aren't including the MBI at all in our work."
-Kash Patel, paraphrased

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (w4o6z)

20 =====

I don't get it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (w4o6z)

It made so much more sense before now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (Zz0t1)

21
Put it into receivership or something until the corruption has been shaken out.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (WsJuq)

_____________

Reconstruction!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (HdYcL)

22 “The 2022 document that I am holding is an 87-page report from the then-acting state auditor in California addressed directly to the governor of California, warning in no uncertain terms that the state's weak oversight of hospice agencies has created opportunities for large-scale abuse and fraud.”

Sounds great! Gavin's our man in '28!

Posted by: The Media-DNC Complex at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (Riz8t)

23 Would it be unconstitutional to harvest their organs as part of restitution? I mean if we did it in a humane, common ordinary way. Like an assembly line.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (w/O5Q)

24 Still cant belive the reports of giant sacks of cash just being flown over seas. This is a frigging jack reacher story.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 02:53 PM (7mCLy)

25 Uh oh. Elric is back.

Where did he go? He doesn't seem like the flouncing type.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 02:53 PM (Riz8t)

26 For those who haven't been paying attention:

The left isn't the loyal opposition. They are not our countrymen.

They see the government (and by extension, YOU) as an object to be looted for their own benefit.

In addition, they want you dead. It's not a contradiction, cause while they don't have the power to kill you, they'll settle for looting you for their own benefit. (Remember how much money the fraudsters "donated" to the Democrat Party and the Socialists in Minnesota.)

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 02:53 PM (N1DT3)

27 22 Sounds great! Gavin's our man in '28!

Posted by: The Media-DNC Complex at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (Riz8t)

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Gavin's polling support has halved in the last two months.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (w4o6z)

28
*ransacks closet for carpetbag*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (HdYcL)

29 Also, water is darned wet.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (7anGw)

30 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (OoFl2)

31
Gavin's polling support has halved in the last two months.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (w4o6z)

But, he's just like black people!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:55 PM (Zz0t1)

32 Like where did these guys get all their bills from. The state didn't pay them in greasy 10s and 20s. Those halal money business are problem breaking every banking rule ever. That was a reacher novel as well.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 02:55 PM (7mCLy)

33
This was the nicest, most polite raping of the public fisc evahhh!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 02:55 PM (HdYcL)

34 Would it be unconstitutional to harvest their organs as part of restitution? I mean if we did it in a humane, common ordinary way. Like an assembly line.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls

Calling Doctor Lecter. Dr. Lecter, please pick up the blood red courtesy phone.
Call for Dr. Lecter.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (xHq83)

35 The Democrats funneling money to Third Worlders they want to replace us with.

Posted by: steevy at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (YwEeS)

36 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (OoFl2)

And look at that..........nothing happened.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (Zz0t1)

37 Remember, Bill DeBlasio's wife straight jacked nearly 2B dollars and when asked where the money went she said, do I look like an accountant to you?

Her net worth is estimated at north of 50m dollars.

Pretty good for a community organizer.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (XV/Pl)

38 ======

"This asshole has nothing to do with fraud investigations. We aren't including the MBI at all in our work."
-Kash Patel, paraphrased
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (w4o6z)

Imma put my ballz to the walz.

Posted by: Shorter Kash patel at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (7mCLy)

39
Calling Doctor Lecter. Dr. Lecter, please pick up the blood red courtesy phone.
Call for Dr. Lecter.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (xHq83)

Calling Dr. Howard. Calling Dr. Fine. Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (Zz0t1)

40 There is no fine line between "weak oversight" and getting a cut of the business. Indict the entire Newsom administration in one huge RICO action . Do the same for Walz in Minn and Hochul in NY. Hilarity will ensue

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (gu0hJ)

41 30 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM

May it lead to her expulsion from Congress and after serving time in prison for fraud, expulsion from these shores.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (WsJuq)

42 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.
Posted by: Piper

Sounds like she's about to bolt.
I'd be running bloodhounds thru the airports and planes.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (xHq83)

43 Uh oh. Elric is back.

Where did he go? He doesn't seem like the flouncing type.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 02:53 PM (Riz8t)
_______

The Blade was away for a race. When travelling, I avoid social media and any news at all as much as possible. Recommended.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (iFTx/)

44 39
Calling Doctor Lecter. Dr. Lecter, please pick up the blood red courtesy phone.
Call for Dr. Lecter.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (xHq83)

Calling Dr. Howard. Calling Dr. Fine. Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (Zz0t1)

Calling Dr. Herman. Dr. PW Herman

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (7mCLy)

45 >>>The Democrats funneling money to Third Worlders they want to replace us with.

plus 10% for themselves

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (jGJov)

46 So we going to arrest Walz now?

If I did this sort of crap with information at my company I'd get arrested. Not just fired...but arrested.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (sKqQm)

47 California is built on fraud. It's the only industry.

California is a river of underground shit and the only way to survive there is to stick the biggest straw you can into the ground and suck like a hooker with late rent.

It isn't America anymore. Not the place I grew up in by a damn sight.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (7anGw)

48 42 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.
Posted by: Piper

Sounds like she's about to bolt.
I'd be running bloodhounds thru the airports and planes.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (xHq83)

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I think she feels confident that nothing will happen to her.

Her feelings aren't reality, though.

The SPLC thing probably took a year to assemble before indictments, and that was relatively straight forward wire fraud.

I doubt the DOJ asked for these documents and will just roll over in not getting them. Dollars to donuts, the DOJ already has everything they asked from her. They knew exactly what they were asking for.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:00 PM (w4o6z)

49 37 Remember, Bill DeBlasio's wife straight jacked nearly 2B dollars and when asked where the money went she said, do I look like an accountant to you?

Her net worth is estimated at north of 50m dollars.

Pretty good for a community organizer.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM

As much as I loathe Comrade DeBolshevik and his skank wife, I believe the amount was 600 million.

Still, there should have been accountability to what happened to my tax dollars, but it NYC and it is continuing its decent into Hell

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 03:00 PM (WsJuq)

50 46 So we going to arrest Walz now?

If I did this sort of crap with information at my company I'd get arrested. Not just fired...but arrested.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (sKqQm)

Telling subordinates to commit a crime in a corporate setting would kick off some serious sarbanes oxley crap.....said not a lawyer.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 03:00 PM (7mCLy)

51 Somolisota is just California with more pirates.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:01 PM (7anGw)

52 Get a rope.

Posted by: Pace Picante Sauce at May 05, 2026 03:01 PM (w9Wax)

53 Something tells me a hostile take over of Minnesota by the Feds are in order.
Put it into receivership or something until the corruption has been shaken out.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (WsJuq)

Reconstruction.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:01 PM (8avO+)

54 Newsom was never a contender; the Obama faction hate his guts.

Recall he jumped aboard GavinAir and was actively sniffing around the Biden>Harris DNC switcheroo and was sent packing.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:01 PM (fnZRl)

55 So now we know why the Somali desert pirates relocated to the frozen north that is Minnesota. It's where the loot is, and the looting is good.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (TezPK)

56 I'm so old, I remember when Democrats said they were going to lower your taxes by focusing on government waste, fraud, and abuse. Now they deny that those things even exist.

Posted by: Wally at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (0e5Te)

57 Waiting for the arrest, trials, and maximum setences.

Waiting.

What are "Things that will never happen" for $500, Alex.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (lgmVC)

58 ...warning in no uncertain terms that the state's weak oversight of hospice agencies has created opportunities for large-scale abuse and fraud.

The mistake here is assuming that was not the purpose, the goal.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (uEYKS)

59 Still, there should have been accountability to what happened to my tax dollars, but it NYC and it is continuing its decent into Hell
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 03:00 PM (WsJuq)

They stole it, that's what happened. Just like every dime allocated to them for the last 50 years at least.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (8avO+)

60
As much as I loathe Comrade DeBolshevik and his skank wife, I believe the amount was 600 million.

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I thought 800 million. How many starving Appalachian children could that have fed?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (HdYcL)

61 this sounds illegal!

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (GD0B3)

62 who led a DHS fraud investigations unit from 2014 to 2018

And he's only talking about it NOW? EIGHT ( 8 ) years later?! Either he needs to be going to jail, too, or there better be evidence of true extortion for which the authorities will be charged. Because that's incredible. (Particularly since I'm guessing any charges would now be past the statute of limitations on the fraud itself.)

Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (Vh4Jp)

63
he jumped aboard GavinAir and was actively sniffing around the Biden>Harris DNC switcheroo and was sent packing.
Posted by: 13times

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I bet Harris is licking her chops over these revelations. Harris 2028 here we come!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (n7rxJ)

64 As much as I loathe Comrade DeBolshevik and his skank wife, I believe the amount was 600 million.

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I thought 800 million. How many starving Appalachian children could that have fed?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (HdYcL)

None, because they wouldn't send them any.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (8avO+)

65 54 Newsom was never a contender; the Obama faction hate his guts.

Recall he jumped aboard GavinAir and was actively sniffing around the Biden>Harris DNC switcheroo and was sent packing.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:01 PM (fnZRl)

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White progressives blame the black caucus for both Biden and Kamala. They openly talk about needing to sideline the black vote in primaries.

The thing is, they have to consolidate all of the not-black vote into one candidate, and that's not happening, especially when 30% of white Democrats support the same candidate as the black caucus.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (w4o6z)

66 Apparently IIhan Omar the Eleventh has refused to turn over documents related to a part she may have played in this fraud. I believe yesterday was the deadline.
Posted by: Piper

Sounds like she's about to bolt.
I'd be running bloodhounds thru the airports and planes.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (xHq83)

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I think she feels confident that nothing will happen to her.

Her feelings aren't reality, though.

The SPLC thing probably took a year to assemble before indictments, and that was relatively straight forward wire fraud.

I doubt the DOJ asked for these documents and will just roll over in not getting them. Dollars to donuts, the DOJ already has everything they asked from her. They knew exactly what they were asking for.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:00 PM (w4o6z)
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She knows the odds of anything happening are very low. Maybe not zero-point-zero, but very low. I'd love to be surprised and see that something happens.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (iFTx/)

67 Democrats have long ago decided that the laws mean nothing.

I'm beginning to see their point.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (7anGw)

68 So now we know why the Somali desert pirates relocated to the frozen north that is Minnesota. It's where the loot is, and the looting is good.

==

they did they same in Europe - Sweden, Norway

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (GD0B3)

69 He described a pattern in which investigators flagged large-scale fraud in the Child Care Assistance Program, only to be met with hostility from the very officials who should have acted on the evidence.

GOLLY!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (wVcYX)

70
"Finance is the art of moving money from place to place until it all disappears."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (HdYcL)

71 I've also doubted Gavin. My gut doubts Kamala, even though TJM's reasoning is sound- I just don't think the party apparatus will go for her.

All that being said, there's a lot of time before 2028 and the dems are certifiable.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (zZu0s)

72 Swanson did not name the official in the quoted testimony.
________________________

I must be an un-sophisticated, reactionary, reprobate. If an official waltzed into my fraud investigation and told me to look the other way while supported by other officials...you'd have a difficult time not seeing the official's name in the media after my second or third press conference and 12th news interviews.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (dIske)

73 66 She knows the odds of anything happening are very low. Maybe not zero-point-zero, but very low. I'd love to be surprised and see that something happens.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (iFTx/)

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The DOJ just indicted the freaking SPLC and froze $800 million of their assets.

This DOJ is not the Bill Barr "I see nothing" DOJ.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (w4o6z)

74 Will Tampon Tim circle the bloody drain?

/And ... in before the "Nothing Will Happen" crowd.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:05 PM (9Kqhl)

75 ...warning in no uncertain terms that the state's weak oversight of hospice agencies has created opportunities for large-scale abuse and fraud.

The mistake here is assuming that was not the purpose, the goal.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 03:02 PM (uEYKS)

yep, reversing cause and effect there. The oversight personnel made it weak to start the fraud. One could not create a system like this without the cooperation of the entire system.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:05 PM (8avO+)

76 NONE of the rampant fraud that exists all across Federal and state governments could have taken root without compromising or outright sellout by the various regulatory and audit systems that were put in place DECADES AGO for the explicit purpose of preventing ANY OF THIS from taking place.

Any organization, public or private, of any size would have in place an internal audit program. Otherwise, leadership couldn't trust their data enough to make good operating decisions.

Any state and federal regulatory agency would have on their radar any organization of any size to do periodic reviews/examinations to ensure they're following the rules, and they would REVIEW and COMMENT on the adequacy (or lack thereof) of the organization's internal audit program.

Lastly, the "Big" accounting firms willingly looked the other way and certified sets of books that were largely fictional.

Its grift and intentional negligence all.the.way.down.

Posted by: Crusader, Former Federal Bank Examiner at May 05, 2026 03:05 PM (TN0g+)

77 DOJ is suing Denver for an illegal weapons ban. This is great , because many D states, counties, cities just outright banned the so called "assault weapons". marxist pervs.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (GD0B3)

78 Crazy internet conspiracy I saw recently:

This weekend, they triggered the internet "kill switch" for 0.7 seconds at 3am (I think?)
Unnoticeable in real time.
That time is the only daily overlap between Japan, Europe and American banks, where they all reconcile their transfers and accounts.
But, that instant froze all traffic long enough for the US to take a snapshot.
How much money, who, and where; the trillions of off-books money propping up the global system and hidden from the people.
That now the US is going to use to take them all down.

Kinda a "Live Free or Die Hard" plot I guess

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (MtSIY)

79 Unless the majority of voters "in the middle" say no and tell DFL to go fuck itself this is just an interesting diversion, in a sane society DFL would be out of power in New Somalia for a quarter century....anyone have a sane society handy?

Posted by: sven at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (Int1s)

80
The DOJ just indicted the freaking SPLC and froze $800 million of their assets.

This DOJ is not the Bill Burr "I see nothing" DOJ.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (w4o6z)

ITS FUNNY BECAUSE BILL BURR IS A COMIC.

Posted by: Ben Rothliesbergergler at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (7mCLy)

81 TOUSI just started 10 minutes ago. He's starting with POTUS and Rubio after the initial report on Iran.

https://www.youtube.com/live/vXGBWppENl4

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (aUMnT)

82 The mental health BS that DiBlasio and his ex wife pulled was around $850m. Alleged to help the seriously mentally ill whatever was paid out went for middle class mental health. Most went to bureaucrats and political hacks to line their pockets , especially through not-for-profits and NGOs

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (gu0hJ)

83 People need to go to prison for these frauds. Period.

Posted by: Chairborne...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:07 PM (49ANY)

84 The DOJ just indicted the freaking SPLC and froze $800 million of their assets.

As a point to consider I assume this is when they'd be starting to line up resources to work on the election. But now they have no money to pay them...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:07 PM (sKqQm)

85
This is why Somali immigrants can have both a low average IQ and also commit prolific fraud. They didn't need a clever plan to evade law enforcement, the evasion was done for them. And they didn't need to know much about the system they were defrauding, they were guided through the necessary steps by the people who ran the system. I look forward to discovering the way the skim was transferred to the politicians who made this happen.

Why were Somalis used for this? Maybe because they take naturally to thievery, and were beyond reproach as a protected class. Like cardboard cutouts otherwise.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (t1fZA)

86 Still cant belive the reports of giant sacks of cash just being flown over seas. This is a frigging jack reacher story.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 02:53 PM (7mCLy)

Where do you think he got his storylines?

Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (Vh4Jp)

87 83 People need to go to prison for these frauds. Period.

Posted by: Chairborne...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:07 PM (49ANY)

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Remember, this all started BECAUSE the DOJ was putting people in prison.

There was a press conference from the MN USA announcing arrests and then a week later Nick Shirley released his first video.

Also, FBI raided twice, once about 4 months ago and the second time last week.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (w4o6z)

88 I must be an un-sophisticated, reactionary, reprobate. If an official waltzed into my fraud investigation and told me to look the other way while supported by other officials...you'd have a difficult time not seeing the official's name in the media after my second or third press conference and 12th news interviews.
Posted by: Orson

Like I said, State Trooper = body cam.

"I put my body cam back in the charging rack. Someone must hast grabbed it and found it. No, I have no idea how that interaction was released".

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (xHq83)

89 I bet Harris is licking her chops over these revelations. Harris 2028 here we come!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (n7rxJ).

There's a short video clip of Gavin grousing about getting ousted.

Getty not welcome!

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (fnZRl)

90 NONE of the rampant fraud that exists all across Federal and state governments could have taken root without compromising or outright sellout by the various regulatory and audit systems that were put in place DECADES AGO for the explicit purpose of preventing ANY OF THIS from taking place.
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a/k/a how we have $38 trillion in debt.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (MtSIY)

91 Remember, Bill DeBlasio's wife straight jacked nearly 2B dollars and when asked where the money went she said, do I look like an accountant to you?
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If youre gonna rip people off, do it big, and make sure you laugh in the face of your victims. Ah to be a leftard.

Posted by: Walz at May 05, 2026 03:08 PM (d997y)

92 Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:06 PM (MtSIY)

I like the idea. But, how can it be hidden if it is reconciled , one way or the other. I think it is just one of those conspiracy theories...

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 03:09 PM (GD0B3)

93 Famous old Jimmy Cagney movie "Never Steal Anything Small"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:09 PM (gu0hJ)

94 Wow. Did you guys see the video of the United Airlines Boeing 767 hitting a bakery truck? The driver's OK and everyone on the plane is OK. That must have been terrifying.

http://tiny.cc/xtv2101

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 03:09 PM (mkw2N)

95 White progressives blame the black caucus for both Biden and Kamala. They openly talk about needing to sideline the black vote in primaries.

The thing is, they have to consolidate all of the not-black vote into one candidate, and that's not happening, especially when 30% of white Democrats support the same candidate as the black caucus.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (w4o6z)

If they had made the black caucus partners instead of sharecroppers on their grievance estate they wouldn't have to do any of that. And the same problem exists in the non racial college grad woke / commie / palestinian / islamist subgroups as well. They actually are zealots for the lies they have been told all these years.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:10 PM (8avO+)

96 People need to go to prison for these frauds. Period.
Posted by: Chairborne...Desk From Above!

Prison? No. Gallows or firing squad.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:10 PM (xHq83)

97 a/k/a how we have $38 trillion in debt.

Every time there is an investigation we find 25-50% in formal fraud.

This is on top of the informal fraud - paying for tranny operas in Chile and the like...

We've gone from a $2T budget to an $8T one. I suspect ALL of that increase is fraud.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:10 PM (sKqQm)

98 73 66 She knows the odds of anything happening are very low. Maybe not zero-point-zero, but very low. I'd love to be surprised and see that something happens.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (iFTx/)

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The DOJ just indicted the freaking SPLC and froze $800 million of their assets.

This DOJ is not the Bill Burr "I see nothing" DOJ.

She'll scream "RACISM!!!" at the top of her voice, and the rest of the Dems will do the same.

I read about "extinction rage" for the first time today, and you can bet you'll be seeing it in all its glory for awhile, but it won't work. This is not 2008, and the Race Card has been refused.

https://is.gd/10HFNa

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (Riz8t)

99 Wow. Did you guys see the video of the United Airlines Boeing 767 hitting a bakery truck? The driver's OK and everyone on the plane is OK. That must have been terrifying.

http://tiny.cc/xtv2101
Posted by: bonhomme

I have no idea how he hit the bakery truck, the streetlight AND landed without issue.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (xHq83)

100 .

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (49ANY)

101 @49

>>As much as I loathe Comrade DeBolshevik and his skank wife, I believe the amount was 600 million.

She was put in charge of two initiatives, one was funded to the tune of 800m dollars, the other was funded to the tune of 700m dollars.

Both of her initiatives delivered jack squat nothing except kickbacks to herself and other affiliated cronies.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (XV/Pl)

102 > a/k/a how we have $38 trillion in debt.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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It's been the largest theft of public wealth in history. Every fucking tax dollar collected was pissed away on fraud, bribes, money laundering, kickbacks, etc.

Every. Tax. Dollar. Ever.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (jehhT)

103 One could not create a system like this without the cooperation of the entire system.

I think its the usual coalition of the foolish empaths who want to Do Good and are unaware of consequences, and the crafty left who scheme this stuff out for power and money.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (uEYKS)

104 I seriously doubt a stupid, corrupt white pretty boy like Newsom will be the Dem nominee in 28. He'll crash hard before then or he will be treated to a full on Swalwell

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (gu0hJ)

105 AND landed without issue.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (xHq83)

Define "issue".

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (aUMnT)

106 This is why Somali immigrants can have both a low average IQ and also commit prolific fraud. They didn't need a clever plan to evade law enforcement, the evasion was done for them. And they didn't need to know much about the system they were defrauding, they were guided through the necessary steps by the people who ran the system. I look forward to discovering the way the skim was transferred to the politicians who made this happen
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My guess?

Somali submits $5k for reimbursement.
Which gets entered as two $5k reimbursements, both to the Somali--one to the Somali's bank and one to the employee's dummy bank account.

I recall many of those confronted were in denial, not in a "I never was paid" way but in a "no way it's that much" way.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (MtSIY)

107 POTUS up on TOUSI now.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (aUMnT)

108 California and Minnesota should pay their own way.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (rJ48h)

109 98
She'll scream "RACISM!!!" at the top of her voice, and the rest of the Dems will do the same.

I read about "extinction rage" for the first time today, and you can bet you'll be seeing it in all its glory for awhile, but it won't work. This is not 2008, and the Race Card has been refused.

https://is.gd/10HFNa

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (Riz8t)

=======

That Florida rep who stole $5 million from FEMA tried it too.

She didn't have Omar's national profile, but she is a black woman who did obvious bad things and go no traction at all out of the racism card.

Omar's national profile will make it not a direct comparison, but I suspect that the DOJ, should they pursue charges (which I assume is the point of this whole thing) will have so much that they'll be able to bury her in 99% of courts. Fortunately, she won't be tried in DC.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (w4o6z)

110 100 .
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (49ANY)

Well done.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (N1DT3)

111 I for one would love for EVERY State go through a thorough forensic audit of their books for lets say the past 5 years.

And every finding publicized.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (WsJuq)

112 ... oops, forgot I'm 10 minutes behind on the stream ... but there was a fair bit of gulf news.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (aUMnT)

113 AND landed without issue.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (xHq83)

Define "issue".
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (aUMnT)

Well the huge tear in the plane from the light pole it took out was a bit of an issue, at least for taking off again.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (8avO+)

114 104 I seriously doubt a stupid, corrupt white pretty boy like Newsom will be the Dem nominee in 28. He'll crash hard before then or he will be treated to a full on Swalwell

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:12 PM (gu0hJ)

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People act like he's regularly leading polling.

He's led like 2 polls in the last 6 months.

He's lost all of the others.

To one person.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (w4o6z)

115
71 I've also doubted Gavin. My gut doubts Kamala, even though TJM's reasoning is sound- I just don't think the party apparatus will go for her.

All that being said, there's a lot of time before 2028 and the dems are certifiable.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (zZu0s)

I don’t discount Pritzger the Hutt, because he’s keeping all the lefts interest groups appeased, and has a whole lot of money to throw around .

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (XcvNy)

116 I seriously doubt a stupid, corrupt white pretty boy like Newsom will be the Dem nominee in 28. He'll crash hard before then or he will be treated to a full on Swalwell

I don't know if it will be Gavin, but it won't be Kamala. The Dems are in a real pickle here, and it couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of sociopaths.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (Riz8t)

117 Relocating an entire culture here with low IQ and no morals and letting them do what came naturally so you can skim off the top was as brilliant as funding the Klan so you can make money fighting the Klan.

People need to get their minds around the fact that we are no longer on the same battlefield. This isn't a Carter Reagam debate.

This is a dog fight.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (7anGw)

118 Well done.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 03:13 PM (N1DT3)

I see you got my point. Heh.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (49ANY)

119 Define "issue".
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know

Landing gear went thru a semi & a lightpole and didn't collapse or blow a tire.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (xHq83)

120 Just frigging deport them all down to the last man, woman, and crotchfruit.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (snZF9)

121 The smart pick for the Dems for '28 is a Dem governor from a red or purple state with a small, "moderate" profile.

Shapiro for example.

But since the Dems hate Jews now....

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (sKqQm)

122 @114

>>People act like he's regularly leading polling.

Doesn't matter, if the people that run sh*t wan't him to be the guy, he will be the guy.

The problem is that the donks have so jacked up elections that you simply don't know what the level of cheat is going to be election to election.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (XV/Pl)

123 I should note that if stupidity, corruption, and white skin were what disqualified Democrat candidates for president, Joe Biden would never have gotten close.

Newsom's problem is that...the black voting base of the party doesn't like him and the white progressives are split.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (w4o6z)

124 he smart pick for the Dems for '28 is a Dem governor from a red or purple state with a small, "moderate" profile.

Shapiro for example.

But since the Dems hate Jews now....

That's why I didn't mention him. Maybe Pete B.?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (Riz8t)

125 I saw Crotchfruit open for El Gato at Trees in '98.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (Zz0t1)

126 I have no idea how he hit the bakery truck, the streetlight AND landed without issue.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:11 PM (xHq83)

The pole is a breakaway pole to avoid killing drivers who clip one. The bottom of the wheels smecked the top of the truck cab/trailer. The ground was too close to allow it to react much.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (8avO+)

127 So the national debt is due to fraud? Is that how this is all shaking out? I mean, what state and group isn't fraud-y at this point? Each day another layer of the rotten onion is peeled back to show us the decay and it's amazing how no one ever knew.

They knew. Both sides.

Posted by: turambar at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (Q0yOR)

128 I don’t discount Pritzger the Hutt, because he’s keeping all the lefts interest groups appeased, and has a whole lot of money to throw around .
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (XcvNy)

Dems just making sure they have all the 7 deadly sins represented for the primary.

Gluttony, pride, greed, lust, envy, wrath, and sloth.

Seriously, that's the left's platform right there.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (N1DT3)

129 She knows the odds of anything happening are very low. Maybe not zero-point-zero, but very low. I'd love to be surprised and see that something happens.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (iFTx/)

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The DOJ just indicted the freaking SPLC and froze $800 million of their assets.

This DOJ is not the Bill Barr "I see nothing" DOJ.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:04 PM (w4o6z)
_________

Going after organizations is not the same thing as going after highly protected individual politicians.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (iFTx/)

130 I don’t discount Pritzger the Hutt, because he’s keeping all the lefts interest groups appeased, and has a whole lot of money to throw around .

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (XcvNy)

That's frightening. To stop that fat miscreant we just need to hang the whole transgender mutilation of kids thing around his neck.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (49ANY)

131 122 Doesn't matter, if the people that run sh*t wan't him to be the guy, he will be the guy.

The problem is that the donks have so jacked up elections that you simply don't know what the level of cheat is going to be election to election.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (XV/Pl)

=======

South Carolina with its relatively clean elections being 1/2 in the calendar really messes up their ability to tip the scales.

If you think they'll cancel the primary completely, that's one thing. But if the primary actually happens, well the path goes through black heavy south before California is a twinkle in the primary's eye.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (w4o6z)

132 "Supremacist Muslims stealing billions from the infidels. Well done!"

say all the Muslims, that think the American "dogs" only good for theft.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (vbXSk)

133 Some fat fuck who has never held a shovel on "our side" will mumble a few platitudes about this tonight on a show and then go out for drinks with a Democrat and laugh at it all.

I'm telling you, if a laidback dude like me is done with this shit, the fuckin boiler is gonna pop soon.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (7anGw)

134 Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM (xHq83)

I expect there will still be an investigation. Getting lucky doesn't really seem as if it's an easy ticket out.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (aUMnT)

135 Wow. Did you guys see the video of the United Airlines Boeing 767 hitting a bakery truck? The driver's OK and everyone on the plane is OK. That must have been terrifying.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 03:09 PM (mkw2N)

Especially for the honey buns.

Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 03:18 PM (Vh4Jp)

136 Some of the feel good programs just need to be ended. Home hospice is ripe for abuse regardless but last week I heard a talk radio interview and the program was expanded to pay family to do basic cooking, cleaning, visiting with elderly relatives. Not a a quote but the caller said people should just do basic care for family w/o the gub'mint having to pay them. In home care subsidies should only cover people that need actual medical care. Hell my dad needed low level medical care and I just did that after a (privately paid) aide showed me how. I know not everyone is blessed to be in the laptop class and have the care situation overlap their work getting paranoid about the wuhan lung rot and wanting them to work from home; but people need to do for family and the people who don't have decent family need to save a bit more and pay for someone to come in and cook and clean x hours a week themselves instead of thinking the taxpayers need to fund it.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (Bu2hG)

137 I should note that if stupidity, corruption, and white skin were what disqualified Democrat candidates for president, Joe Biden would never have gotten close.

Newsom's problem is that...the black voting base of the party doesn't like him and the white progressives are split.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (w4o6z)

'Comes from CA' has been a killer in National Politics since the 90s. This will likely be a problem for Gavin Newsome too.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (8avO+)

138 129 Going after organizations is not the same thing as going after highly protected individual politicians.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (iFTx/)

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SPLC is holy to the left.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (w4o6z)

139 117 Relocating an entire culture here with low IQ and no morals and letting them do what came naturally so you can skim off the top was as brilliant as funding the Klan so you can make money fighting the Klan.

People need to get their minds around the fact that we are no longer on the same battlefield. This isn't a Carter Reagam debate.

This is a dog fight.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:15 PM

When you import the 3rd world, you become the 3rd world.

Would love to see all of these "refugees" and other ilk sent back to their country of origin.
The US, Canada, Britain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France and Germany will all be better for it.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (WsJuq)

140 Maybe it's time to put a little pressure on the investigators like this guy. He only feels safe to make these accusations well after they were documented. In Minnesota there are a slew of "mandatory reporting crimes." One such crime is welfare fraud.

I say we bring this investigator up on charges for not reporting this fraud sooner, or giving into the pressure of "officials" telling him to look the other way.

Transparancy is the best disinfectant. It's about time people were motivated to push that philosophy.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (dIske)

141 "...suspected fraud in publicly funded childcare and nutrition programs."

That would include about 95% of NGO's working on ending hunger.

Posted by: CNN at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (GUOwU)

142 People act like he's regularly leading polling.

He's led like 2 polls in the last 6 months.

He's lost all of the others.

To one person.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:14 PM (w4o6z)

Dude, you were needling me for saying "Newsom ist kaput," and then responding with banal crap like "it may not be a coronation .. but ..)

Pfui!

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (DRokf)

143 Fkin Watz is a Chinese stooge

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (Ia/+0)

144 Can't wait for a similar document in Ohio, and one in Maine too. All the "Somali states".

Denaturalize. Prosecute. Deport.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (V6x/S)

145 Pritzker has the same problem that Shapiro has amongst Dems, he's Jewish. Not popular among a large segment of Dem voters these days.
Plus Pritzker is short , fat, ugly and stupid. He got where he is via his money and machine politics

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (gu0hJ)

146 Maybe 10-20 years ago a couple of FNM news orgs started probing non profits and found most were basically stealing the money. This led to some half hearted attempts at reform but then just died off...

I suspect this is the time frame where the left found this was a great way to make money with no consequences. There has always been fraud in government spending, but it has increased dramatically since 2008

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (sKqQm)

147 For the legal eagles here.

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Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (E4rtv)

148 139 When you import the 3rd world, you become the 3rd world.

EXACTLY! Been saying that for years!

Posted by: turambar at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (Q0yOR)

149 Relocating an entire culture here with low IQ and no morals and letting them do what came naturally so you can skim off the top"

Aleric smiles.

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (XuXeR)

150 It's not just Minnesota or California. It's every state. The federal government facilitates it everywhere because of the rakeoff for Dems, and because they prefer all scum to working Americans - even twelve-toed homunculi.

If you're a hardworking, ethical, taxpaying jerkoff, you're a member of the servile class whose natural role is to buy luxury cars for elected pederasts and illiterate foreigners who get their sisters ready for love with a pair of thread nippers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (BI5O2)

151 Interviewee: "I'd like to join the Secret Service, but I'm afraid it will get in the way of my day drinking and public masturbation."

Bob, Secret Service: "Well just hold on there a sec, big guy..."

Posted by: DC Follies at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (qUkBO)

152 Marco has stolen Karoline's job.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (aUMnT)

153 Walz needs this like guys need tampons.

Let's do it anyways...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:22 PM (Sco7b)

154 142
Dude, you were needling me for saying "Newsom ist kaput," and then responding with banal crap like "it may not be a coronation .. but ..)

Pfui!

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (DRokf)

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I'd love to see the Democrat Party cancel its primary again, this time without the winner of the primary just deciding to step aside for reasons.

It would entertain me.

But the chances of that are...very low.

And anyone watching Democrats trying to actually control their presidential primary over the past 10 years should come to the conclusion that they have lost completely control and barely had it in 2016 when their sacrificial lamb almost beat the most qualified person in human history to run a country.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:22 PM (w4o6z)

155
Would love to see all of these "refugees" and other ilk sent back to their country of origin.
The US, Canada, Britain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France and Germany will all be better for it.

Yep, Trump deporting illegals is a good *start* but re-migration needs to be on the table - starting with fake refugees like Somalis and Haitians.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:22 PM (sKqQm)

156 Honey Buns!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 05, 2026 03:22 PM (wVcYX)

157 Maybe 10-20 years ago a couple of FNM news orgs started probing non profits and found most were basically stealing the money. This led to some half hearted attempts at reform but then just died off...

I suspect this is the time frame where the left found this was a great way to make money with no consequences. There has always been fraud in government spending, but it has increased dramatically since 2008
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (sKqQm)

The reform was to have DNC operatives move in and get their cut, which led to Catholic Charities moving illegals about the country.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:23 PM (8avO+)

158 Tim Waltz attempting to take credit for rooting out fraud in MN is ridiculous and hilarious.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:23 PM (aZm/F)

159 155 Yep, Trump deporting illegals is a good *start* but re-migration needs to be on the table - starting with fake refugees like Somalis and Haitians.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:22 PM (sKqQm)

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Natural born citizens can't be deported.

Naturalized citizens can have their naturalization revoked and be deported if convicted of a crime.

The Trump admin is going for 400 of the latter this year. That's more than the last 7 presidencies combined. I suspect that the number of those will increase over the next three years as well.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:23 PM (w4o6z)

160 The only real question the Dems have in 2028 is whether to set us on fire or stab us in the neck.

Pushing us in front of a train is lagging in the polls.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (7anGw)

161 This will likely be a problem for Gavin Newsome too.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (8avO+)
=====================
Gavin Newsom's problem isn't that he is a Californian, it is that he is a crook, he has no discernable beliefs other than machine politics, be is glib but stupid, he is a lousy manager, and he chases every skirt in the office.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (V6x/S)

162 @121

>>
South Carolina with its relatively clean elections being 1/2 in the calendar really messes up their ability to tip the scales.

Brandon was a joke with no shot, until that black dude who I forget his name basically said Biden's the guy, then everyone started dropping out and that's how that goes.

They did the same sh*t to Bernie, twice, and Hillary once.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (XV/Pl)

163 The SS agent who was caught wanking was actually trying out a SS pilot program . Stop assassinations but ejaculation in the assassins eyes

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (gu0hJ)

164 I expect there will still be an investigation. Getting lucky doesn't really seem as if it's an easy ticket out.
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know

Oh, there will be. I'm just amazed that it didn't pop a tire of munge the landing gear. It could have been a hell of a lot worse. And no one would have known it until they crashed.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (xHq83)

165 has increased dramatically since 2008

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (sKqQm)

If only we knew what happened to the government in 2008

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (d997y)

166 152 Marco has stolen Karoline's job.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (aUMnT)

On MS Now, CNN, Fox News AND the CBC.

Seems like he's kicking ass.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (Sco7b)

167 162
Brandon was a joke with no shot, until that black dude who I forget his name basically said Biden's the guy, then everyone started dropping out and that's how that goes.

They did the same sh*t to Bernie, twice, and Hillary once.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (XV/Pl)

========

https://is.gd/mCGfbC

I invite you to look at the polling.

Biden won every poll save 1 in SC for a year before Clyburn opened his mouth.

Clyburn acknowledged the inevitable and took credit for what was going to happen no matter what. That's all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:25 PM (w4o6z)

168 Would love to see all of these "refugees" and other ilk sent back to their country of origin"

Well, one fugee was busted....

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 03:25 PM (XuXeR)

169 ejaculation in the assassins eyes

Posted by: Smell the Glove

Eewww

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:25 PM (aUMnT)

170 This will likely be a problem for Gavin Newsome too.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (8avO+)
=====================
Gavin Newsom's problem isn't that he is a Californian, it is that he is a crook, he has no discernable beliefs other than machine politics, be is glib but stupid, he is a lousy manager, and he chases every skirt in the office.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (V6x/S)

Yes but other democrats only see the first as a liability.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:25 PM (8avO+)

171 Kamala is their obvious nominee next Presidential round. But who wins the governator's office in California. My bet is Becerra. After him comes Republicans, because California is well and truly screwed.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (V6x/S)

172 I'd love to see Waltz and Newscum arrested for fraud. I think it might be a possibility with Waltz, but I suspect Gavin was shrewd enough that any kickbacks he got were laundered enough to not be easily tied to him.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (Bu2hG)

173 152 Maybe Karoline’s getting ready to pop?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)

174 Marco has stolen Karoline's job.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (aUMnT)

On MS Now, CNN, Fox News AND the CBC.

Seems like he's kicking ass.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (Sco7b)

I can't wait to see the outfit he has in that photoshopped pic of him sitting on the lounge this time.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (8avO+)

175 Yes but other democrats only see the first as a liability.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:25 PM (8avO+)
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Heh.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (V6x/S)

176 How Gavin (what a gay fucking name) has the audacity to point to the flaming wreckage of his state and advocate for PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE is stunning.

He should be in jail based on the severity of the decline in such a short time.

How many times did his state catch on fire (not counting the most recent "wild" fire)

Who looks at that flaming pile of shit (the state, I mean) and says Yeah! That's what we need! More people shitting in the streets gay parades.

Delusional

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (61TgR)

177 Trump needs a non-DEIdiot protection detail.

If I was him, I'd have the Delta boys shave for a couple years. Give em nice suits.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (7anGw)

178 I got an article from the Independent for some reason in my news feed, "The ‘walkaway wives’: Why so many Gen X women are leaving their marriages"

Their thesis? "Most marriages are more beneficial for men because women are only allowed the freedom of self-expression once everything is done in the home"

Which is comical.

A more obvious answer that they sort of mention without much depth? Menopause. Its a big change and if you live with a definition of marriage that says you should only stick with marriage when it meets your specific immediate needs and then your needs change? Divorce.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (sKqQm)

179 If only we knew what happened to the government in 2008"

Sí se puede...

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (XuXeR)

180 Some more jobs
Brett Shumate

@AAGShumate
47m
Office of Immigration Litigation:

GS-15:
https://usajobs.gov/job/867938300

GS-11 to GS-15: https://usajobs.gov/job/866653900

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (E4rtv)

181 Why is it people here still think Democrats follow "rules"? Did you not just watch them implant the candidate of their choosing as a nominee? Or do you really think they were forced to go with that idiot Kamala? They weren't, any more than they were forced to go with the first vegetable.

Democrats don't give a fuck about rules and they are certainly not going to do something stupid like let their voters decide.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (d997y)

182 Marco will be tapped as the midwife.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (7anGw)

183 Gavin Newsom's problem isn't that he is a Californian, it is that he is a crook, he has no discernable beliefs other than machine politics, be is glib but stupid, he is a lousy manager, and he chases every skirt in the office.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM (V6x/S)

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Yes, I particularly like the "glib but stupid" part.

I do think he's an idiot. But idiots can be managed and controlled.

See also: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden,

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (aZm/F)

184 181 Why is it people here still think Democrats follow "rules"? Did you not just watch them implant the candidate of their choosing as a nominee? Or do you really think they were forced to go with that idiot Kamala? They weren't, any more than they were forced to go with the first vegetable.

Democrats don't give a fuck about rules and they are certainly not going to do something stupid like let their voters decide.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (d997y)

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How are they going to win SC for Newsom?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (w4o6z)

185 And these would be related probably to fraud investigations by DoJ.

Federal Programs Branch:

GS-15:
https://usajobs.gov/job/867981100
GS-11 to GS-15:
https://usajobs.gov/job/867980700

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (E4rtv)

186 any kickbacks he got were laundered enough to not be easily tied to him.
Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (Bu2hG)
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That's why he is married; somebody has to take the money.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (V6x/S)

187 152 Maybe Karoline’s getting ready to pop?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)

Yeah I think the shooting and the couple of tongue lashings she gave the press were her goodbye for now. She's heading home to relax with a frustrating toddler and crying infant.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (8avO+)

188 182 Marco will be tapped as the midwife.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (7anGw)

Surrogate.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:29 PM (aUMnT)

189 Swanson did not name the official in the quoted testimony.
.......

Why not?

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 03:29 PM (UjdFS)

190 Lol .... CBC news scroll

US Secretary of State to meet with Pope Leo and Italian PM over Iran war.

Marco Rubio - He's everywhere you want him to be....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (Sco7b)

191 That's why he is married; somebody has to take the money.

Joe Biden's use of his uncle and son as his moneymen, while traditional, is comical. It doesn't make it any harder to find the bribes but I guess in the end it worked.

Romney for example had a non related minion charged with getting his money from Ukraine (he went with Hunter and Whitey Bulger's nephew)

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (sKqQm)

192 178.

The bra burners taught Gen X that a man was just a retirement plan.

Marry him, wait a few years, watch some tv, get a lawyer, take all his shit. Go have fun.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (7anGw)

193 Who, me?
/maintains bland ignorance

Posted by: Gavin Newsom at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (RIvkX)

194 Kamala is their obvious nominee next Presidential round. But who wins the governator's office in California. My bet is Becerra. After him comes Republicans, because California is well and truly screwed.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:26 PM (V6x/S)

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Califzuela will likely secede and become a ChiComm Protectorate before they allow -- among the worst rigged elections in the country -- a Republican Governor (who would likely be impotent regardless given the super majorities in the rigged Legislature.

/only half-joking

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (9Kqhl)

195 A more obvious answer that they sort of mention without much depth? Menopause. Its a big change and if you live with a definition of marriage that says you should only stick with marriage when it meets your specific immediate needs and then your needs change? Divorce.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (sKqQm)

oh it happens then, but it happens long before that too. Democrat grievance philosophy and Feminist theory all urge married women to split with a husband whenever something makes them dissatisfied.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:31 PM (8avO+)

196 194 Califzuela will likely secede and become a ChiComm Protectorate before they allow -- among the worst rigged elections in the country -- a Republican Governor (who would likely be impotent regardless given the super majorities in the rigged Legislature.

/only half-joking

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (9Kqhl)

========

"A Republican governor of California?! We must secede from America!"
-if you think like a Democrat, it makes sense

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:31 PM (w4o6z)

197 Hillary must look at the Democrat field and think, "if only I was ten years younger and forty pounds lighter"

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (V6x/S)

198 How are they going to win SC for Newsom?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (w4o6z)

No idea nor did I say it will be Newsom. I just know their voters won't be choosing the candidate. They are at best herded like sheep. I do doubt very much it's Kamala UNLESS (key caveat) the general is in the bag for her.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (d997y)

199 FWIW, here is a checklist of DoJ Civil Litigation in the Trump administration from the Asst AG in charge of it.

Brett Shumate

@AAGShumate
·
3h
The
@DOJCivil
has been working overtime under the leadership of @DAGToddBlanche to advance and defend
@POTUS priorities in court:

✅Defended hundreds of lawsuits seeking to block
@POTUS policies
✅Filed over 120 motions to combat unlawful injunctions pending appeal
✅Filed 23 denaturalization lawsuits for immigration FRAUD
✅Filed 17 lawsuits challenging sanctuary jurisdiction laws
✅Filed 9 lawsuits challenging in-state tuition laws for illegal aliens
✅Filed 5 lawsuits challenging state regulation of prediction markets
✅Filed 2 lawsuits challenging state laws increasing egg prices
✅Filed 2 lawsuits challenging local bans on natural gas appliances
✅Filed 1 lawsuit challenging a state AI law

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (E4rtv)

200
163 The SS agent who was caught wanking was actually trying out a SS pilot program . Stop assassinations but ejaculation in the assassins eyes
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM

-----------

That was his explanation. I could understand his desperation to go from "retarded pervert looking at jail time" to "hero," but that's just sad.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (PquBa)

201 US Secretary of State to meet with Pope Leo and Italian PM over Iran war.

Marco Rubio - He's everywhere you want him to be....
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (Sco7b)

------

I hope he tells them both to eff off. But I mean that in a nice way.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (aZm/F)

202 I seriously doubt a stupid, corrupt white pretty boy like Newsom will be the Dem nominee in 28.

-
In a sane world, Gavin would be an obsequious waiter recommending the veal.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (ndZc7)

203 @167

>>I invite you to look at the polling.

This is what I think of that poll.

https://tinyurl.com/mrz6twnb

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (XV/Pl)

204 One interesting change that is already happening in society is that the Karen and their younger versions have had fewer children.

A few generations ago most women had extended family to focus their attentions on but now? Their one child lives far away and isn't going to have a grandchild either. So its either get more cats or get into politics...

And this is very much a political split - right leaning women have twice as many children as left leaning women.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (sKqQm)

205 Gavin's polling support has halved in the last two months.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
.......

Needs moar hand jive.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (UjdFS)

206 17 Something tells me a hostile take over of Minnesota by the Feds are in order.
Put it into receivership or something until the corruption has been shaken out.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (WsJuq)

Revert MN to a Territory.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (rkhDX)

207 I got an article from the Independent for some reason in my news feed, "The ‘walkaway wives’: Why so many Gen X women are leaving their marriages"

Their thesis? "Most marriages are more beneficial for men because women are only allowed the freedom of self-expression once everything is done in the home"

Which is comical.

A more obvious answer that they sort of mention without much depth? Menopause. Its a big change and if you live with a definition of marriage that says you should only stick with marriage when it meets your specific immediate needs and then your needs change? Divorce.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (sKqQm)
_________

I don't think it's specifically "Gen X" wives so much as Gen X is at the age now where divorces tend to spike. Their kids are grown or at least no longer kids, careers are stable, and both spouses are still young enough to start over in greener pastures.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (iFTx/)

208 TJM

CalDem's just denounced and cancelled Cesar Chavez which set Swalwell for the fall. And Gloria Alred was there holding Swalwell's noose - she's Pelosi's hatchetwoman.

And now they're after Steyer.

You know who they've selected for the jungle run? Xavier Becerra. Obama approved it. You know how that was transmitted to the faithful? CalMatters.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (DRokf)

209 US Secretary of State to meet with Pope Leo and Italian PM over Iran war.

Marco Rubio - He's everywhere you want him to be....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (Sco7b)

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

What, Father Guido Sarducci wasn't available?

Make Find the Popes in the Pizza Contests Great Again!

/I denounce myself ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (9Kqhl)

210 Democrats have lots of ways of doing things. If "they" don't want Kamala and are afraid she will somehow be the voters choice, they will conduct any number of operations to take her out of the running. She has been protected somewhat but it's early days.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (d997y)

211 13 Uh oh. Elric is back.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (77rzZ)
--------
He knows the rules: "FIRST you will blow me"

Posted by: 496 at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (F5Pkl)

212 California's secesh would be many people's wet dream.

For the same reason South Carolina's was.

Oh man, the scores that would be settled.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (7anGw)

213 oh it happens then, but it happens long before that too. Democrat grievance philosophy and Feminist theory all urge married women to split with a husband whenever something makes them dissatisfied.

IN my own circle I know several left leaning women who in their late 40s/early 50s decided to divorce and suddenly found they were "born this way" lesbians.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (sKqQm)

214 181 Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (wBaIH)

215 198 How are they going to win SC for Newsom?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:28 PM (w4o6z)

No idea nor did I say it will be Newsom. I just know their voters won't be choosing the candidate. They are at best herded like sheep. I do doubt very much it's Kamala UNLESS (key caveat) the general is in the bag for her.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (d997y)

======

They almost lost the Democrat primary in 2016 to a sacrificial lamb no one took seriously.

They lost completely control of the 2020 primary and had to settle with Biden (no, they hadn't decided on Biden early because of language around the impeachment, that's why they put money in Kamala, Warren, Buttigieg, and Beto before getting them all to drop out and let Biden take the nomination from Bernie, the actual frontrunner).

"But, they did 2024!" Yes, by having the guy who won the nomination quit and then handing everything over to his VP (despite supposed behind the scenes plans to do something else which was stupid on its face).

2028 will be like 2020 but without a Bernie.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:35 PM (w4o6z)

216 178 I got an article from the Independent for some reason in my news feed, "The ‘walkaway wives’: Why so many Gen X women are leaving their marriages"

Their thesis? "Most marriages are more beneficial for men because women are only allowed the freedom of self-expression once everything is done in the home"

A more obvious answer that they sort of mention without much depth? Menopause. Its a big change and if you live with a definition of marriage that says you should only stick with marriage when it meets your specific immediate needs and then your needs change? Divorce.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:27 PM (sKqQm)
----

It's social media poisoning the minds of every one of them. Instagram is to weak-willed women what porn is to weak-willed men. It can give you a false sense of what life (or sex) actually is, when in reality both of them are just a highlight reel of people being paid to do what they're doing and never showing the actual work behind the scenes or what it takes to have a healthy relationship IRL.

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 03:35 PM (oqH4h)

217 Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.

I assume this is a thesis that gets him on other people's shows that he doesn't really believe either

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:36 PM (sKqQm)

218 211.

Cant beat the classics.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:36 PM (7anGw)

219 IN my own circle I know several left leaning women who in their late 40s/early 50s decided to divorce and suddenly found they were "born this way" lesbians.

Posted by: 18-1

Joke's on them. Lesbian relationships have the highest levels of domestic violence and highest divorce rate of all marriages. FWIW, gay males have the lowest, probably because they don't care about monogamy.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:36 PM (E4rtv)

220 Trump ought to remove Leo and install Marco as Pope. Sure, it's unconventional but the Donks installed Kamala.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (ndZc7)

221 If they have to win a general election and Vance isn't owned and operated then it is not going to be Kamala. Or probably any woman. The only one with a shot on their side is AOC - she has the correct attitude - but I don't think the is wanted by the higher ups.

I know they won't be telegraphing their nominee so far out while a strong Trump still has a chance to brand them. He basically ended Walz's political career with a single name.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (d997y)

222 Marco is doing great. Karoline needs to look over her shoulder.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (aUMnT)

223 ejaculation in the assassins eyes

[ Bob Costas has entered the chat ]

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (4NO2D)

224 California's secesh would be many people's wet dream.

For the same reason South Carolina's was.

Oh man, the scores that would be settled.
Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:34 PM (7anGw)

First thing - have all those troops in the bases here wall off LA and SFO. Then form "East California" from the rest of the state.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (8avO+)

225 CalDem's just denounced and cancelled Cesar Chavez which set Swalwell for the fall. And Gloria Alred was there holding Swalwell's noose - she's Pelosi's hatchetwoman.

And now they're after Steyer.

Why would they be after Steyer?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (Riz8t)

226 urge married women to split with a husband whenever something makes them dissatisfied"

Eat, tourist, wine

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (XuXeR)

227 The Trump admin is going for 400 of the latter this year. That's more than the last 7 presidencies combined. I suspect that the number of those will increase over the next three years as well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:23 PM (w4o6z)
====================
I saw this reported exactly once and then the story sank beneath the waves. I wonder if the lefties think they can use it to scare the chardonnay suburban lefties next election round, and they want to save it. Well, screw that, I voted hard for exactly this!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (RQRKj)

228 WTF is right.....

Dustin Grage
@GrageDustin
·
7h
🚨 Minnesota had sent $67 million to nine daycare centers that were raided last week.

Funding for these nine providers more than doubled from 2023 to 2025—even though they reported serving roughly the same number of children.

KSTP requested this data back in December, but the state has refused to provide it. The records had to be obtained through Fraud Oversight Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins (R).

WTF?

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (kX27y)

229 Rubio's great to watch.

This is kind of fun.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (Sco7b)

230 200
163 The SS agent who was caught wanking was actually trying out a SS pilot program . Stop assassinations but ejaculation in the assassins eyes
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:24 PM

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That was his explanation. I could understand his desperation to go from "retarded pervert looking at jail time" to "hero," but that's just sad.
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He is in the uniformed division which are basically checkpoint security types, not the one's wearing suits.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (E4rtv)

231 221 If they have to win a general election and Vance isn't owned and operated then it is not going to be Kamala. Or probably any woman. The only one with a shot on their side is AOC - she has the correct attitude - but I don't think the is wanted by the higher ups.

I know they won't be telegraphing their nominee so far out while a strong Trump still has a chance to brand them. He basically ended Walz's political career with a single name.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:37 PM (d997y)

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There are also several major donors, like the former Mrs. Bezos, who fucking love Kamala and keep donating to her.

The establishment is not exactly unified in being anti-Kamala.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (w4o6z)

232 I'm not sure what my algorithm is telling me; regardless, I get sent videos on my YouTube account about how women in their 50's and 60's can't find men and are bowing out of dating after divorce because the options are so bad.

I have chosen to watch these videos and have come to the conclusion that women shouldn't vote. They seem emotional, delusional and pathetic.

But I mean that in a nice way.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (aZm/F)

233 Newsome has been very direct in saying he supports the fake train because he doesn't want to give back federal grants "to Trump."

Jesse James was a gentleman compared to these shitbirds.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 03:39 PM (wBaIH)

234 Why would they be after Steyer?
Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (Riz8t)

They don't think he can win here.

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 03:39 PM (kX27y)

235 Instagram is to weak-willed women what porn is to weak-willed men. It can give you a false sense of what life (or sex) actually is, when in reality both of them are just a highlight reel of people being paid to do what they're doing and never showing the actual work behind the scenes or what it takes to have a healthy relationship IRL.

I had a left leaning female friend who had a lot of trouble meeting men. She was smart and funny, but she didn't take care of herself physically/dress well and bathed in social media all day long which led her to two flawed conclusions:

1) I shouldn't have to change anything about me or my habits to get a partner - men should find me and just love me for who I am!

2) It is normal to have fancy vacations, cool expensive events, and a constant party going on in your own personal life

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:39 PM (sKqQm)

236 227 I saw this reported exactly once and then the story sank beneath the waves. I wonder if the lefties think they can use it to scare the chardonnay suburban lefties next election round, and they want to save it. Well, screw that, I voted hard for exactly this!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (RQRKj)

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Because it was only reported once, people will forget it completely.

Much like new H1-Bs being down 80% or green cards being cut in half or all visa classes being down double digits or asylum grantees being down 99%.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (w4o6z)

237 136 Some of the feel good programs just need to be ended. Home hospice is ripe for abuse regardless but last week I heard a talk radio interview and the program was expanded to pay family to do basic cooking, cleaning, visiting with elderly relatives. Not a a quote but the caller said people should just do basic care for family w/o the gub'mint having to pay them. In home care subsidies should only cover people that need actual medical care. Hell my dad needed low level medical care and I just did that after a (privately paid) aide showed me how. I know not everyone is blessed to be in the laptop class and have the care situation overlap their work getting paranoid about the wuhan lung rot and wanting them to work from home; but people need to do for family and the people who don't have decent family need to save a bit more and pay for someone to come in and cook and clean x hours a week themselves instead of thinking the taxpayers need to fund it.
Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 03:19 PM (Bu2hG)

This is what civil society is for. Also: next do “free” school lunches.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (rkhDX)

238 And now they're after Steyer.

You know who they've selected for the jungle run? Xavier Becerra. Obama approved it. You know how that was transmitted to the faithful? CalMatters.
Posted by: 13times
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Yeah, my brother appears to have gotten the Xavier memo on his Smart phone from MS NOW.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (UjdFS)

239 The Trump admin is going for 400 of the latter this year. That's more than the last 7 presidencies combined. I suspect that the number of those will increase over the next three years as well.
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It really is fascinating what he's doing.

The target cases are lay-ups--legally.
But, even allowing one to succeed opens the door to thousands more; proof of concept, as they say.
So it's forcing the left to deploy their full defenses, exposing their tactics.
The left has built up a de facto amnesty, that naturalization citizenship is a right if even a single toe touches American soil.
Not a privilege you have to earn and work to keep.

Trump is building a legal wall, case by case.
And the only hope they have is to keep it from being built until the Dems take over.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (MtSIY)

240 Rubio's great to watch.

This is kind of fun.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (Sco7b)
*******
He's masterful with the press.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (NpAcC)

241 Probably take the Vatican with about 1000 Marines. All the guards have are those little knives.

We airlift in all the Mexicans, Haitians, and Somalians that will fit.
Drop in aboit 2000 Karens.

Declare victory and go eat popcorn.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (7anGw)

242 In a sane world, Gavin would be an obsequious waiter recommending the veal.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 03:33 PM (ndZc7)
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He would be the soused old dude at the end of the Balboa Cafe bar, who has a lot to say but makes no sense.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:41 PM (RIvkX)

243 226 urge married women to split with a husband whenever something makes them dissatisfied"

Eat, tourist, wine
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You left out the rest of the progression,

Eat, Tourist, Wine, Wall, Cats, Dying Alone with said cats munching on body.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:41 PM (E4rtv)

244 239 Trump is building a legal wall, case by case.
And the only hope they have is to keep it from being built until the Dems take over.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (MtSIY)

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Yeah, but sometimes Trump says something kind of stupid like no more raids on farms (which Stephen Miller and Tom Homan ignore completely and just keep raiding).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:41 PM (w4o6z)

245 Joke's on them. Lesbian relationships have the highest levels of domestic violence and highest divorce rate of all marriages. FWIW, gay males have the lowest, probably because they don't care about monogamy.

I suspect part of it is their sex drive died, and partnering with another women who is in a similar point in her life means that they can be asexual roommates together while still doing "the fun stuff" together like going to brunch or antiquing...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:41 PM (sKqQm)

246 240 Rubio's great to watch.

This is kind of fun.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (Sco7b)
*******
He's masterful with the press.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (NpAcC)

Trump is a great mentor. This is not the Rubio who ran against him in 2016.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (aUMnT)

247
Funding for these nine providers more than doubled from 2023 to 2025—even though they reported serving roughly the same number of children.

Of?

I hate that bloody word. And yes I know the context. It is still stupid.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (rkhDX)

248 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:35 PM (w4o6z)

You believe the Bernie story on the surface, I believe that he was working for "them" to keep the Left, who hated the vile Hillary and would have had little interest, involved in the election.

Hence "America is tired of your emails" and hence Bernie giving all the valuable voter data they collected over to her campaign. Hillary could have never gotten those names and numbers by herself. Never.

These are things I said at the time, not hindsight. Predicting the future is very very hard but I have a clarity that drives my opinions and more often than not they bear fruit. I have said don't be so sure about Kamala but if by some chance she IS the nominee she will win because it means there is some cheat in effect.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (d997y)

249 Hillary must look at the Democrat field and think, "if only I was ten years younger and forty pounds lighter"

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:32 PM (V6x/S)

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And didn't come off as every man's worst ex-wife nightmare as well as "The Most Cheated On Woman In The World."

[h/t El Rushbo]

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (9Kqhl)

250 There have been anti-Steyer ad running for weeks bankrolled by the unions, realtors, PG&E, builders.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (RIvkX)

251

Imagine, Faggot Walz and his insane bonkers bitch wife and that shitty daughter are all in on this, but then also accusing others of not "caring" enough.

If someone can get all hot and bothered about the smell of arson, its not far to say that idiot would also love to take the WHITE system down by rampant crime.

What a shitbag family.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (et1vG)

252 238 And now they're after Steyer.

You know who they've selected for the jungle run? Xavier Becerra. Obama approved it. You know how that was transmitted to the faithful? CalMatters.
Posted by: 13times
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Heh. Shit Midas has an awful track record on endorsements and political judgment.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (E4rtv)

253 Taking names; kicking ass.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers a message to Iran amid Project Freedom:

"To what remains of Iran's forces, if you attack American troops or innocent commercial shipping, you will face overwhelming and devastating American firepower. The president has been very clear about this. We prefer this to be a peaceful operation, but are locked and loaded to defend our people, our ships, our aircraft, and this mission without hesitation."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (ndZc7)

254 I got an article from the Independent for some reason in my news feed, "The ‘walkaway wives’: Why so many Gen X women are leaving their marriages"

Their thesis? "Most marriages are more beneficial for men because women are only allowed the freedom of self-expression once everything is done in the home"

Which is comical.

A more obvious answer that they sort of mention without much depth? Menopause. Its a big change and if you live with a definition of marriage that says you should only stick with marriage when it meets your specific immediate needs and then your needs change? Divorce.
Posted by: 18-1

That's all bullshit. It's a fucking payday for the women.

If it wasn't, the divorce filings wouldn't be 80/20 women.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (xHq83)

255 248 These are things I said at the time, not hindsight. Predicting the future is very very hard but I have a clarity that drives my opinions and more often than not they bear fruit. I have said don't be so sure about Kamala but if by some chance she IS the nominee she will win because it means there is some cheat in effect.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM (d997y)

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Like a month ago you said it was definitely going to be Buttigieg.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (w4o6z)

256
Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

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Weinstein says this? It's certain her silly "joyful" talk belies a mind that's focused when it comes to hatred of America, but if she were a super genius she'd pivot to data and facts when the occasion calls for it. Her joint presser with the Polish president was a doozy.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (n7rxJ)

257 Marco seems to be kicking ass, worrying he might burn out at this pace

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (Ia/+0)

258 The bra burners taught Gen X that a man was just a retirement plan.

Marry him, wait a few years, watch some tv, get a lawyer, take all his shit. Go have fun.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:30 PM (7anGw)

Then when the dude comes home with a shotgun and wastes everybody in the house they'll say it was a case of "if I can't have her, nobody else can". Uh...no. Its a case of you're not taking my shit, and you and your next stunt dick aren't going to enjoy it either, so fuck you die.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (snZF9)

259 If a legitimate audit of the US government was conducted, it would discover that 85% of the increase in the national debt from $8 trillion when The Emperor Shit Midas Obama took office, to $39 trillion now, has simply been stolen by Democrats, their families and their welfare pets.

Posted by: Sharkman at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (+Xb5w)

260 250 There have been anti-Steyer ad running for weeks bankrolled by the unions, realtors, PG&E, builders.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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Making Steyer spend all his money to counter those ads and still lose is a rather funny I think.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (E4rtv)

261 Gavin isn't smart. He's a perfectly average douchebag. But he isn't flat out mentally disabled like Tard Tim. And his aunt is smart, and her cutthroat political machine covers Gavin's tracks.

I doubt he'll be nearly as easy to implicate as the Minneapolis Mongoloid.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (BI5O2)

262 Spencer Pratt is killing it with his ads and democrat voters are noticing and liking his approach. He may be able to pull this off......

https://tinyurl.com/3pnpm6wy

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (kX27y)

263 The establishment is not exactly unified in being anti-Kamala.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (w4o6z)

I hope you and I are both here to see where this goes. Gonna be fascinating.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (d997y)

264 Marco is probably going to ride bulls at the Caldwell Nigjt Rodeo this year at this rate.

Dude's resume is a 100ft parchment scroll.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (7anGw)

265 Probably take the Vatican with about 1000 Marines. All the guards have are those little knives.
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I thought they all carried HK's inside those suits...

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (RQRKj)

266 Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 03:40 PM (NpAcC)

I hadn't been watching it,but had been listening on tnhe radio. He's very smart and quick on his feet . It would drive me crazy to have all the urinalists (journalists)shouting at me at the same time.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (8Xy/A)

267 Personally, I've told my wife more than once that if she ever finds a better deal than me she should run don't walk. I'll hold the door open for her. No point in trying to see a marriage if one partner feels the grass is greener.

Posted by: 496 at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (F5Pkl)

268 263 The establishment is not exactly unified in being anti-Kamala.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:38 PM (w4o6z)

I hope you and I are both here to see where this goes. Gonna be fascinating.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (d997y)

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We'll see!

(Kamala wins the primary and loses the general because she takes it as her revenge tour where she just needs to be sassy drunk and promise citizenship for all deported illegals.)

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (w4o6z)

269 Making Steyer spend all his money to counter those ads and still lose is a rather funny I think.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:44 PM (E4rtv)
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It's great!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:46 PM (RQRKj)

270 256
Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
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People engage in political talk like Weinstein without any knowledge of the history nor the actual dynamics of campaigns. About as useful as those psychologists that diagnose GOP politicians like Trump from afar.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:46 PM (E4rtv)

271 I saw Minneapolis Mongoloid open for…

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 03:46 PM (77rzZ)

272 258.

We just became best friends.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM (7anGw)

273 On K-JB, you can see what 3 more Marxists would do with their votes on a case, Live by Cultural Marxism and be dammed with written law.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM (Ia/+0)

274 270 256
Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
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People engage in political talk like Weinstein without any knowledge of the history nor the actual dynamics of campaigns. About as useful as those psychologists that diagnose GOP politicians like Trump from afar.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:46 PM (E4rtv)

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"Kamala has to be a genius who purposefully sound stupid because if she's just actually stupid, then I've hitched my horse to an idiot and have to justify that to myself."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM (w4o6z)

275 271.

Everyone. Like a manila folder.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:48 PM (7anGw)

276 273 On K-JB, you can see what 3 more Marxists would do with their votes on a case, Live by Cultural Marxism and be dammed with written law.

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM (Ia/+0)

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And yet...the votes would be pretty much the same as they are now because there's no real difference anymore between respectable liberal and crazed, idiot Marxist.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:48 PM (w4o6z)

277 Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.

I assume this is a thesis that gets him on other people's shows that he doesn't really believe either
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:36 PM (sKqQm)

Is he the dope that got evicted from a grade Z Oregon college by a student takeover, or his brother?

Why anyone would listen to either of them as intellectuals after that is a wonder.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 03:48 PM (8avO+)

278 Like a month ago you said it was definitely going to be Buttigieg.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (w4o6z)

Quote the post and timestamp it if that's exactly what I said, otherwise take it easy with the claims. I have been clear for about five years that Booty was "next" behind Kamala but that doesn't mean I think they are sticking with it now. Nor have I said so.

Trump being alive and winning in 2024 altered things. Not in a way that would make Kamala more likely but definitely in a way that would make Booty less so.

That said I *absolutely* believe he would be shoved in if they could.

I have not declared who it will definitely be, because who knows? I don't believe it will be a woman again and definitely not Kamala, that I've been pretty sure of.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (d997y)

279 270 256
Eric Weinstein

Professor Lockhart

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (aUMnT)

280 Are we back on the only time a marriage ends is because the wife is stupid? Come on, y’all. Men are not out here being absolute amazing husbands in every single circumstance. I promise.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Wmg4n)

281 The entire federal government and Blue States are one giant fraud used to steal taxpayer money and launder it to Democrat party operations and benefactors. Every tax increase put on the taxpayers was simply a squeeze from greedy mafia like political operatives for more of your hard earned cash.

And I can even get a damn decent peanut.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Py+sj)

282 I suspect part of it is their sex drive died, and partnering with another women who is in a similar point in her life means that they can be asexual roommates together while still doing "the fun stuff" together like going to brunch or antiquing...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:41 PM (sKqQm)

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[Just an anecdote:] I've had the good fortune to have had monogamous relationships with two beautiful women whose sex drives increased post-menopause.

I presume it's owing to the relief that they can no longer become impregnated ... but it could also be something hormonal (as their female hormones subside, I wonder of the lower male hormones become accentuated or dominant?). I could look it up but am too lazy ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (9Kqhl)

283 DeSantis says being a SCOTUS Justice is his "dream job". Now, maybe he isn't lying (unusual for a politician, but maybe...), and if he is serious I'd say appoint him in a nanosecond.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (RQRKj)

284 Oh, and one interesting aspect of the argument that "marriage is more valuable for men" is that married men live longer.

But the correlation here is different then they are trying to present it.

Higher status/wealthier men are more likely to get married and more likely to stay married.

And as you might expect higher status/wealthier men also live longer irrespective of whether they are married or not.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 03:50 PM (sKqQm)

285 Maybe one of you can remember who said that if we stopped all Medicare/Medicaid fraud, not only would it be fully funded, but we could increase benefits or decrease the SS deduction.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:50 PM (aZm/F)

286 .
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Why no leaks?
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What a bunch of blue state cunts.
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Posted by: Marooned at May 05, 2026 03:50 PM (kt8QE)

287 247 Of?

I hate that bloody word. And yes I know the context. It is still stupid.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 03:42 PM

Well there goes "Of Mice and Men" or "A Tale of Two Cities"

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 03:50 PM (4q/mG)

288 Men are not out here being absolute amazing husbands in every single circumstance. I promise.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Wmg4n)
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You mean, we might be real morons?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (RQRKj)

289 I still wouldn't be surprised to see Hillary make another run in 28. She'll be a widow by then and the old crones in the Dem party will rally round her

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (gu0hJ)

290 It's helpful that Mr. Pratt has a background in media.

I hope he has some good security.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (8Xy/A)

291 Seriously, stories about Tim Walz going to prison make me hungry.

Its Cinco De Mayo - I could murder a Taco Salad right now.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (anL5R)

292 And I can even get a damn decent peanut.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Py+sj)

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Where have you gone, James Earl Carter?
A nation turns its hungry eyes to you ... woo hoo hoo

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (9Kqhl)

293 FWIW, I have no opinion on who might be the Dem nominee. Ask me again in November to December 2027. Invisible primary starts then requiring donors to pony up for the primary runs.

You might have some idea of who is floating running seriously for the top job about summer of 2027 with a lot of Dem politicians that are technically running, are doing so for VP or for cabinet offices.

GOP is a bit easier, Vance, Rubio, DeSantis are certainly in the running right now. All can get money to run and have name recognition.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (E4rtv)

294 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Wmg4n)

What a shocking conclusion!!?/sarc

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (8Xy/A)

295 I hadn't been watching it,but had been listening on tnhe radio. He's very smart and quick on his feet . It would drive me crazy to have all the urinalists (journalists)shouting at me at the same time.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 03:45 PM (8Xy/A)
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I think the press actually likes him. He's got a charming personality and he knows his stuff.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (NpAcC)

296 [Just an anecdote:] I've had the good fortune to have had monogamous relationships with two beautiful women whose sex drives increased post-menopause.

I presume it's owing to the relief that they can no longer become impregnated ... but it could also be something hormonal (as their female hormones subside, I wonder of the lower male hormones become accentuated or dominant?). I could look it up but am too lazy ...
Posted by: ShainS

They were most likely on HRT.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (Wmg4n)

297 Ace puts out the cheap shit. Probably from Aldi’s- those Chinese peanuts lace with melamine.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (Py+sj)

298 GOP is a bit easier, Vance, Rubio, DeSantis are certainly in the running right now. All can get money to run and have name recognition.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM

Will Trump endorse a successor?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (4NO2D)

299 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Wmg4n)

Men get the shit end of the majority of divorces. Let us have bragging rights at least.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (d997y)

300 >> 62 who led a DHS fraud investigations unit from 2014 to 2018

> And he's only talking about it NOW? EIGHT ( 8 ) years later?! Either he needs to be going to jail, too, or there better be evidence of true extortion for which the authorities will be charged. Because that's incredible. (Particularly since I'm guessing any charges would now be past the statute of limitations on the fraud itself.)
Posted by: GWB at May 05, 2026 03:03 PM (Vh4Jp)

Including the subversive bureaucrat conspiracy to cover it up, the crime may not even be over yet, let alone past the statute of limitations.

Posted by: SciVo at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (Sy6m/)

301 283 DeSantis says being a SCOTUS Justice is his "dream job". Now, maybe he isn't lying (unusual for a politician, but maybe...), and if he is serious I'd say appoint him in a nanosecond.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (RQRKj)

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Yes. I do think he is a true believer. We love him in Florida, and he's used the Constitution (State) to his advantage. He's fearless like Trump, but like Trump, his legislature and senate don't have the balls to fully back him.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:53 PM (aZm/F)

302 Will Trump endorse a successor?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (4NO2D)

And put a target on their back? Tough situation. I think he will more work with that person. Not that he is a wallflower but some things are smarter to do than others.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:53 PM (d997y)

303 I still wouldn't be surprised to see Hillary make another run in 28. She'll be a widow by then and the old crones in the Dem party will rally round her

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 03:51 PM (gu0hJ)

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Dude! You're channeling my hyperbolicism.

I predicted in 2020 and again in 2024 that Hillary -- had Bubba not gone straight to hell naturally -- would have him Arkancided just before the Dem convention so she could ride the "Sentimental" and "Sympathy" vote to the Nomination.

So would not be surprised if you're right ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:54 PM (9Kqhl)

304 Will Trump endorse a successor?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (4NO2D)

Not publicly.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 03:54 PM (aUMnT)

305 302 Will Trump endorse a successor?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (4NO2D)

And put a target on their back? Tough situation. I think he will more work with that person. Not that he is a wallflower but some things are smarter to do than others.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:53 PM (d997y)

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Vance is obviously the heir apparent to the point where Rubio has pre-endorsed him.

The 2028 GOP primary is going to be as boring and predictable as the 2024 GOP primary.

Maybe some ancillary figures jump in, but no one will consider them serious at all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (w4o6z)

306 280.

Nothing is always anything. Nobody got it easy in a marriage.

I find having to write disclaimers an insult to women's intelligence. My wife of 20+ years doesn't need me to look over at her and say "But not you, Honey" every time I point out some AWFUL fuckin up. Moronettes don't need it either.

I speak from a man's perspective because I was born one and intend to stay one.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (UMLdy)

307 "Kamala has to be a genius who purposefully sound stupid because if she's just actually stupid, then I've hitched my horse to an idiot and have to justify that to myself."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM
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Kamala is not dumb, she is just the inevitable result of a one-party political system. She is accustomed to ruling, not governing. She is used to propagandists, not adversarial questions.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (RIvkX)

308 Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (NpAcC

Yes, he is very charming and funny, but I don't think they like his views or support of Trump..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (8Xy/A)

309 307 Kamala is not dumb, she is just the inevitable result of a one-party political system. She is accustomed to ruling, not governing. She is used to propagandists, not adversarial questions.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (RIvkX)

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I mean...you have personal interactions with her.

So, I'll have to bow to your personal experience.

But do you have an anecdote of her displaying intelligence you could share?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (w4o6z)

310 Kamala is not dumb but she is for sure a plum idiot.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (d997y)

311 Rubio is confident because he knows his WTF he's talking about. The press hit him with talking points and he schools the dumbasses. Much like Miller.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (aZm/F)

312 >> He's fearless like Trump, but like Trump, his legislature and senate don't have the balls to fully back him.

Huh? If kbj got across the finish line with that dork Romney, and the dunce sisters Collins and Mutcokeski, we can surely get Ron across.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (Py+sj)

313 hyperbolicism
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Hold on just one second now.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (RIvkX)

314 Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.

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LOL, what a knee slapper. Oh yes, she's dumbing down her super genius IQ to appeal to dummies, while at the same time, sending coded messages to her other Marxist geniuses. Like she's blowing a dog whistle only they can hear. These people are so delusional.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (qBdHI)

315 299 Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:49 PM (Wmg4n)

Men get the shit end of the majority of divorces. Let us have bragging rights at least.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:52

We can analyze all the reasons for that. But not now, I have to go teach 2 classes. 🤣

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (Wmg4n)

316 Hang them all.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (dK+Kv)

317
Eric Weinstein claims Kamala is a super genius Marxist playing dumb to appeal to her low IQ voters, but actually talking in code to other Marxist super geniuses.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

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She never broke character and looked smart for a few seconds, not even once. And everyone, including in other countries, knows she started her career by being a whore to powerful men. She's as dumb as she looks. Weinstein knows this, and I'm not clear how his scheme of saying otherwise is supposed to work.

On the other hand, look how far she got. And Biden, and other morons. She is stupid, but does it matter?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (VWtfl)

318 Ace puts out the cheap shit. Probably from Aldi’s- those Chinese peanuts lace with melamine.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:52 PM (Py+sj)

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lol

I think this Crow meme has some legs ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (9Kqhl)

319 Holy shit. Be serious. I have a bag of dirt that’s smarter than Kamala.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (Py+sj)

320 Nothing is always anything. Nobody got it easy in a marriage.

I find having to write disclaimers an insult to women's intelligence. My wife of 20+ years doesn't need me to look over at her and say "But not you, Honey" every time I point out some AWFUL fuckin up. Moronettes don't need it either.

I speak from a man's perspective because I was born one and intend to stay one.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (UMLdy)

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This cannot be stated enough. Tips hat.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (aZm/F)

321
"They had heard you could run the scam in a number of different states, but it was easiest, and you could make the most money doing it in Minnesota."

Minnesota California Minnesota California..

Hopefully investigations are expanding. There are many more states and U.S. territories to exam before some statute of limitations runs out or there's no one left to answer to massive fraud.

Key actions taken by US territories regarding Medicaid during the pandemic included:

Expansion of Coverage: Puerto Rico used increased funds to raise eligibility thresholds, adding thousands of new beneficiaries.

Provider Rate Increases: Territories, including Puerto Rico, utilized funds to increase payments to physicians and hospitals.

Service Enhancements: The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) implemented a personal care attendant (PCA) program and expanded hospice benefits.

Vaccine Coverage: Medicaid payments for COVID-19 vaccines during the emergency were exempted from the normal federal funding caps.

Funding Utilization: Territories saw 22% to 50% increases in federal funding to support health centers during the pandemic.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (NFX2v)

322 I bet Kamala and Obama have roughly the same IQ

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (d997y)

323 On the other hand, look how far she got. And Biden, and other morons. She is stupid, but does it matter?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 03:57 PM (VWtfl)

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The stupider and most psychopathic the better -- as their base can most definitely relate.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 03:59 PM (9Kqhl)

324 Our "elite"class = classic Mafia. With even less honor, likeability, and charisma

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 05, 2026 03:59 PM (N/KpB)

325 Kamala is not dumb, she is just the inevitable result of a one-party political system. She is accustomed to ruling, not governing. She is used to propagandists, not adversarial questions.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 03:55 PM (RIvkX)

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I mean...you have personal interactions with her.

So, I'll have to bow to your personal experience.

But do you have an anecdote of her displaying intelligence you could share?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (w4o6z)
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There are earlier interviews of her where she at least displayed average intelligence -- or at least didn't sound like an idiot -- and some level of charisma. The stoned, drunken, gyrating, gaggling verbal diarrhea seems to be something that started later in her career.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (iFTx/)

326 But do you have an anecdote of her displaying intelligence you could share?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 03:56 PM (w4o6z)
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It was so long ago nothing stands out in particular other than several occasions she got her way despite opposition from people who mattered, or didn't care as much as she did. For example, she was able to force me to engage with people whom did not want to be engaged.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (RIvkX)

327 I bet Kamala and Obama have roughly the same IQ sperm consumption.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 03:58 PM (d997y)

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (dK+Kv)

328 I am still baffled why people claim Barry Soetoro is smart.

The one thing we know from his hidden academic record is that he was not even a National Merit Semi-Finalist.

If he is at or above a 100 IQ it's not by much.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (4NO2D)

329 If you're going to be a dunce, at least be an amiable one.

Posted by: Shit John Wayne probably said at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (TbWk/)

330 Nudity

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (4NO2D)

331 I had this woman economics professor. She had nipples that could penetrate steel plating. We would always pray for hot weather so she would wear thin shirts and the ac was cranked. I would sit through that class with a stiffy that rivaled the Empire State Building. I swear it was probably the best attended class in any college.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (Py+sj)

332 258.

We just became best friends.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 03:47 PM (7anGw)

I knew a guy who ended up divorced, she tried to take all his shit, he ended up falling behind on property taxes because of the divorce shit, some asshole bought the debt and tried to get him out of the house. He had a massive guitar and amp collection, harley's, cars, etc. He broke all the gas line connections, sat in the house with a candle and blew it all the fuck up. Nobody got nothing except for a smoldering crater.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 04:04 PM (snZF9)

333 Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 04:00 PM (dK+Kv

IQ = Intimate Quaffing?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 04:05 PM (d997y)

334 Divorce is a racket and women are the beneficiaries of it, not men. Women frequently and cynically abuse the system because it was designed to be abused by them. Much, much more frequently than men are bad husbands who deserve to be divorced and cleaned up.

This isn't deniable. There are mountains of statistical evidence, but anyone with eyes can see it. If you're pretending otherwise, it's just a reflexive defense of Duh Sisterhood.

Stop trying to put this on men. We don't blame women for the rape problem.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 04:17 PM (BI5O2)

335 Nood

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 05, 2026 04:20 PM (RIvkX)

336 When are people going to start going to prison over this massive fraud in Minnesota? Maybe they are waiting until after the mid-terms. Probably not.

Posted by: sidney at May 05, 2026 04:28 PM (Uy/WF)

337 The part of the State Trooper's report printed here, especially the part about how Somalians knew that the place to go was Minnesota, did not mention the suitcases with millions in cash which were regularly departing MSP. Oh yes, that whole thing was an international operation.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at May 05, 2026 04:31 PM (bufu1)

338 And the libs in my area of CA believe every word:
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Governor Newsom Press Office
@GovPressOffice
Harry, a friendly reminder: Trump started a war with no plan, and everyone's paying for it. Other states are paying so much more than CA that the gap between CA and national prices is DOWN, not up.

⛽ Ohio: up 72%
⛽ Indiana: up 69.8%
⛽ Texas: up 53.3%
⛽ California: up 32%

California's gas tax: upheld by voters in 2018 — funds safer roads, bridge repairs, and clean air. It hasn’t changed a cent since the war started.

Trump's Iran war surcharge: nobody voted for inflation — higher groceries, higher airfares, higher everything.

(((Harry Enten)))
@ForecasterEnten
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5h
Oh my goodness on California's gas prices: the nation's highest.

1 reason? Cali's gas tax/fees are nation's highest, & the gap between Cali & the avg. state is way up per CNN’s partner @USAFacts.

Posted by: beckster at May 05, 2026 04:48 PM (kX27y)

339 Every dollar everyone on this site has paid was stolen by fraud.
If you aren't mad as hell, what the heck will make you mad?
Audit every damn penny.
Red Chinese execute the fraudsters, really helps with recidivism.

Posted by: No Justice for Iryna, No Peace for Charlotte Government at May 05, 2026 09:15 PM (gWfAG)

Woke Reich Lefties Ian Carroll, Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, and Tuq'r Qarlson Join Coordinated Op to Merge the Far Left with the Woke Right

Their new op is decrying the artificial schism between communists and "the right" -- by which they mean national socialists -- and calling for communists and "the right" to merge and defeat the "real enemies," who are capitalists, normies, Christian Zionists, and, obviously, Jews.

This has been the op for two years. It is now so undeniable they're no longer denying it. It's now their open political ambition.

The far left knows it cannot command a majority. After trying, and failing, to take over the conservative movement through psyops and subterfuge -- good old communist subversion, inversion, and demorailzation -- the Woke Reich now knows there is no path to power in the GOP or conservative movement.

So they've decided to unite. Or, rather: they're now announcing their plan they've always been set on, uniting the most disgusting elements of the left and the pseudoright.

Cavernous Nostrils called for "fixing the fracture" between the left and "right," and Nazi fan Ian Carroll immediately jumped on board. (Well, actually, this had been gamed out behind the scenes. They're trying to make the new op appear "organic.")

Gal Sharpton was always on the left. She briefly pretended to "convert" to the right when she realized that a black female "right wing" grifter could make much, much more money than a been-there, done-than black female left-wing grifter.

The same logic explains why full-left liberals like David French continue pretending they're "on the right." The money is better pretending to be on the right while agreeing with every single policy imperative of the far left.

And now Gal Sharpton's campaigning for rightists (or people who falsely believe they're on the right) to join her in uniting with the left:

$fixthefracture.jpg$

You and Cavernous Nostrils are the most diabolical part of the parties, Nazi John Waters.

Green Beret Nap Time
@GBNT1952
Have you noticed how the Halal Right has shifted its messaging to push "coming together" with the left? In this clip they are talking about a new party.
There won't be a new party. They are all full blown leftists and are uniting with the left and our enemies.
Candace said it yesterday. So did the gay pizza delivery guy.
Nick Fuentes has been saying it for a while.
Shawn [Ryan] glizzed fat Cenk and literally didn't disagree with him once on his show because he's now also a gay race communist.
If you don't see the op it's because you don't want to see it.

"Glizzed"? I've heard "glazed." I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that.

Oh, look y'all ... the memo is out ... the most divisive, destructive, dividing, gaslighting, doomer grifters on the planet are now going to bring us all together through love and harmony - 😂

Seriously, how low does your IQ have to be to fall for these ridiculous, laughable… pic.twitter.com/oIpbaWRENE
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) May 5, 2026

Nick Fuentes: "I'm a non-woke moderate Democrat."

"We have to Impeach the Orange. It's time to put this nigga in a peach."

"No Vance, no Rubio, we have to burn down the whole party."

Nick Fuentes confirms he is a now a moderate Democrat, calls for President Trump to be impeached, and wants the GOP to be destroyed.

Fuentes has been attacking Trump since 2016 and has admitted he never cared about immigration, and his sole litmus test is hatred of Israel. pic.twitter.com/e1cuuLaCEl
— Lucky Teter (@TheMagaHulk) May 5, 2026

Matt Forney
@mattforney
2h
Watching this creep speedrun the Richard Spencer arc is made even more surreal by the duper's delight smile he's struggling to conceal.
If you started watching Fuentes six months ago and attacked anyone who criticized him, this is your one-time amnesty. Get out of the cult.

I continue to be pleased that all of the most reprehensible people in politics are consolidating.

It makes it far, far easier to draw lines. https://t.co/a78ntQkGOs
— Legal Phil (@Legal_Fil) May 5, 2026

DataRepublican (small r)
@DataRepublican
12h
I've been relatively quiet on the subject of right-wing influencers who defected from MAGA.
But if they are actually proposing unity with left wing populist movements, then they are proposing unity with Communists.
That is the red line for me.

Almost as if this is all part of some pre-arranged coordinated op!

“The New York Times is so funny,” says @MarkHalperin, remarking on the Times’ big interview with Tucker Carlson. “Their heroes now are people who used to support Donald Trump, but no longer do. If you supported Donald Trump, like Marjorie Taylor Greene or Tucker, and now now… pic.twitter.com/AKuK3Go7QE
— 2WAY (@2waytvapp) May 5, 2026

Firing all my @TheBabylonBee writers for not coming up with this headline before the media did pic.twitter.com/WQgrz0KGkV
— Kyle Mann (@The_Kyle_Mann) May 4, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:20 PM

Comments

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1 who is funding these loons?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (CWTWj)

2 Where

Far Left = The Left

and

Woke Right = Also The Left

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (d997y)

3 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (NcvvS)

4 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:24 PM (Zz0t1)

5 THOSE guys are FAGS!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (Zz0t1)

6 Ace summarizing the news that I can't read elsewhere without vomiting.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (aUMnT)

7 posted this yesterday evening:

just saw this: raw story: the headline

This phony Democrat got blown out of the water -- and that's terrifying for Trump

text:
Maine just handed Democrats a wake-up call that they’d damn well better actually listen to this time.

Governor Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign Thursday, leaving Marine veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner as the presumptive Democratic nominee to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (CWTWj)

8 Chaos on the right! (No actually, they were never on the right)

Posted by: steevy at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (YwEeS)

9 Nazis (original) were always leftists, if you define "leftism" as what it really is, not cool hippies, but people attempting to seize control of all facets of society thru a state mechanism by whatever force they can apply

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (60Adx)

10 Could aspiring artist with charisma and some good ideas be the Democrats' new champion?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (d997y)

11 Good afternoon, Ace! What are you wearing??

Posted by: fly gal at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (Otsi6)

12 "We have to Impeach the Orange. It's time to put this nigga in a peach."

Wow, I'm very impressed that you are so street and authentic and s***! I'll have to support you because obviously you're keeping it real.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (Riz8t)

13 And yes, Yahoo. A Nazi oyster farmer is the new Democrat champion.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (iNUL3)

14 It’s time for the Great Divorce.

Let’s just do it.

Posted by: The Dog at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (XodLO)

15 What the f*ck is the "Epstein Class?"

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (Zz0t1)

16 Oyster farmer?

I've plowed a few myself.

Posted by: Rando Poolboy at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (TezPK)

17 Cavernous Nostrils

Big enough for me to fly up there, maybe build a nest?

Posted by: a Bushtit at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (UjdFS)

18 I continue to not be bothered by these fuckknuckles. Their whole existence is an op. The be an influencer, you have to influence. These internet generals have no divisions.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (yfRPb)

19 CNO is toxic.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (aUMnT)

20 I wonder how long it will take the eunuchs at The Bulwark and National Review to sign on.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (Riz8t)

21 I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that.

I also propose "glizzed out" to be the mental state more politely described as "in the afterglow." Related to both "blissed out" and "glitched out," of course.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:28 PM (VHUov)

22 Where’s “It’s Go Time Donald” to trumpet the virtues of Nick Fuentes, how we need to embrace him and take him seriously, and how young people love him and therefore we should?

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:28 PM (rkhDX)

23 I have found my political home at last!

Posted by: Captain Ahoy Krystol at May 05, 2026 01:28 PM (Riz8t)

24 18 I continue to not be bothered by these fuckknuckles. Their whole existence is an op. The be an influencer, you have to influence. These internet generals have no divisions.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (yfRPb)

If you are referred to by that fake word, your influence is zero.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:29 PM (rkhDX)

25 What the f*ck is the "Epstein Class?"

They don't know, it just sounds good.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:29 PM (Riz8t)

26 Coordinated Op to Merge the Far Left with the Woke Right

Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (VHUov)

27 1 who is funding these loons?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (CWTWj)

It was Quatar but they had to drop them so IRCG picked up the ball for a few days but I think they've also stepped down. Soros seems to be the only one left.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (aUMnT)

28 It’s time for the Great Divorce.

Let’s just do it.

Posted by: The Dog at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (XodLO)

Can't.

Democrats are the crazy ex-wife (or ex-husband, if you prefer) who will drown your kids and burn the house down rather than let you leave with them.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (iNUL3)

29 They should close "NotTheBee" as redundant. Reality is now fully Babylon Bee territory.

Oh, btw, don't miss this California ad. "Moderate Democrats", whoever those people might be, are starting to wonder if maybe their heroes suck rotten eggs.

https://tinyurl.com/yjmxpcku

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (09oQ1)

30 "She turned me into a newt!"

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (YlWIZ)

31 Great news that nick f. now identifies as a democrat and funny too.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (n5tGW)

32 What the f*ck is the "Epstein Class?"
Posted by: Jeff Spicoli

4" more leg room, and a 14-year-old.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (VHUov)

33 Nazis (original) were always leftists, if you define "leftism" as what it really is, not cool hippies, but people attempting to seize control of all facets of society thru a state mechanism by whatever force they can apply

I don't care what you call yourself, a boot in my face forever is a boot in my face forever.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (Riz8t)

34 Oyster farmer.

Maryland man.

WTF is going on here?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (Zz0t1)

35 epstein class = the clintons

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (CWTWj)

36 Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (VHUov)

That thinking is not tolerated here but I happen to think that theory is quite valid.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (rkhDX)

37 Flatulencer >>> influencer

Posted by: Bean Bagger at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (TezPK)

38 5 THOSE guys are FAGS!
Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (Zz0t1

In behavior they are. And this is as useful as captioning all New Yorker cartoons, "I think I'll jusy kill myself."

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at May 05, 2026 01:33 PM (YlWIZ)

39 The Epstein class is :

A bunch of prominent Dem pols
A bunch of prominent European pols
Much of Hollywood
Much of Academia
The occasional GOPer

Why do I expect these knuckleheads are going to be focused on attacking MAGA instead?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (sKqQm)

40 1 who is funding these loons?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (CWTWj)

It was Quatar but they had to drop them so IRCG picked up the ball for a few days but I think they've also stepped down. Soros seems to be the only one left.
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know

True! Just ignore us.

Posted by: CCP at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (TezPK)

41 who is funding these loons?
Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (CWTWj)

The SPLC

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (8avO+)

42 Spencer Pratt is lit.

https://tinyurl.com/ytnw5cna

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (09oQ1)

43 Carlson, Greene, Kelly, Owens , Fuentes etc
I stand by my comment yesterday. " Those whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (gu0hJ)

44 Is history's greatest monster Winston Churchill or is it the half-you-know-who daughter of Patricia Swanson who refuses to deliver the TV dinner fortune to its rightful heirs?

Just asking questions.

Serious questions.

Posted by: C. Tarlson at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (X2tZ4)

45 1 who is funding these loons?
Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (CWTWj)
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If you click on any link to anything any of them has ever posted, you are.

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (oqH4h)

46 This phony Democrat got blown out of the water -- and that's terrifying for Trump

text:
Maine just handed Democrats a wake-up call that they’d damn well better actually listen to this time.
.

How is Mills a phony Dem? She stood for every single thing the extreme left wanted. The only difference between her and Platner is that she doesn't have any NAZI tattoos...that we know of

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (sKqQm)

47 There's going to be another looney tranny shooting as sure as God makes little green apples.

Posted by: torabora at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (mNG4E)

48 Who are these people? Serious question.

Sure, I know some of these slimy turd-herder griffs.

But Ian Carroll? Shawn Ryan? "Gay pizza delivery guy"?

Who the fuck are these losers? They couldn't ankle-bite a snake.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (iFTx/)

49 yes, stalin on the left, hitler on the right, liberal democrats and gop establishment in the middle. like saying that water freezes at 32 and also freezes at 212. more bull crap from a cow, what a surprise

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (CWTWj)

50 True! Just ignore us.

Posted by: CCP at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (TezPK)

CCP is out of money. China is a wreck.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (aUMnT)

51 I'd be surprised if Tucker Carlson and Graham Platner weren't already acquainted . Both live in Maine. They live about 120 miles from each other.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (dIske)

52 So what does “glazed” mean in this context?

You kids and your slang…

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (77rzZ)

53 Spencer Pratt is lit.

https://tinyurl.com/ytnw5cna
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 01:34 PM (09oQ1)

Well, a butthurt antifa retard supported by the Democrats lit his house on fire......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:36 PM (Zz0t1)

54
They make it sound so "reasonable". That is where the danger is.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (IifOV)

55 And now you know what happened to moo moo.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (viF8m)

56 When James Fishback gets 5% in the FL gubernatorial primary, you'll realize the true power of the woke right in the Republican Party.

You shall weep in despair at how all the young Republicans are going full on national socialist.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (w4o6z)

57 The union of the left with this sort of Islamic friendly NAZI interest group makes perfect sense:

They both hate Jews
They both want socialism
They both hate America

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (sKqQm)

58 Pro tip: all these juvenile nicknames for your enemies every other sentence only serves to make them look like the adults. Nobody is going to join a movement of 70yo's who act like 7yo's. Its embarrassing.

Posted by: No one at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (CQ3Qb)

59 "Glizzed"? I've heard "glazed." I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that.

It's all one big bukkake party.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (Zz0t1)

60 The left allows no differences of opinion. They will be crushed out or turned into identical clones of the others before long.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (8avO+)

61 I just had a fun fantasy.

Kagan and Sotomayor retire to be with their softballs and donuts.

Leaving Jackson as the only progressive on the court.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (w4o6z)

62 Sean Ryan (who's Joe Rogan, but with military experience) seems to be part of this, too, based on tweets and apparently youtube shorts (I've watched some, but not a lot of his stuff).

Posted by: Methos at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (vSvIl)

63 I'll take their premise at face value rather than assume the bad faith that they are making it in.

While both the right populists and the left populists have a problem with the Corporatists, the solutions they present are not the same.

We need LESS government. Corporatists wouldn't be able to wield the power they do without the government. (See the COVID shutdowns- small business got destroyed while the large corporations all were allowed to continue business.)

Just because the populist left and right have problems with the "elite" doesn't mean they should join forces. When you join forces with people who have competing ideas of what a "solution" looks like, you end up with the reign of terror and thousands (probably millions today) dead.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (N1DT3)

64 58 Pro tip: all these juvenile nicknames for your enemies every other sentence only serves to make them look like the adults. Nobody is going to join a movement of 70yo's who act like 7yo's. Its embarrassing.

Posted by: No one at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (CQ3Qb)

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Yeah, MAGAts, listen to him.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (w4o6z)

65 I have no interest in finding common ground with people who have been screaming for the last 20 years they want me dead, my family dead and all my friends dead for the crime of not being a rabid leftist.

That my mere vote for a Republican is a death sentence.

Fuck you.

Die screaming in a fire, that's the common ground I'll give you.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 01:39 PM (MtSIY)

66 Nobody is going to join a movement of 70yo's who act like 7yo's. Its embarrassing./i]

You know I've been known to throw around some silly names for silly people.

And they had a fancy poll in 2024 that said most Americans agree with me...

Posted by: Donald Trump at May 05, 2026 01:39 PM (sKqQm)

67
The Nazi Oyster farmer is going to try and do the Ronald Reagan "Yes, because I used to be a democrat" line. You can bet on it.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 01:39 PM (IifOV)

68 Ace, you can add a name to the list:

https://tinyurl.com/7ddp2p3a

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 01:39 PM (Sk2hR)

69 We should have always called them what they were. Trans Republicans.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (d997y)

70 What the f*ck is the "Epstein Class?"
Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (Zz0t1)

Democrats. That's what makes this funny.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (8avO+)

71 22 Where’s “It’s Go Time Donald” to trumpet the virtues of Nick Fuentes, how we need to embrace him and take him seriously, and how young people love him and therefore we should?
Posted by: Cow Demon

Out changing his party affiliation in concert with this crowd?

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (Wmg4n)

72 I guess I also have to stop watching Shawn Ryan's YT channel, which is slightly annoying but I guess I won't miss a whole lot.

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (oqH4h)

73 The Left has been infiltrating the GOP and conservative organizations forever. They are easy to spot but for some reason people are easily fooled. I think the Left infiltrators found out all they have to do is be outspoken on the controversial issue of the day and people on the Right will embrace them. Then they can gaslight on other issues before people realize they were fooled.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (kxLc1)

74 I have no interest in finding common ground with people who have been screaming for the last 20 years they want me dead, my family dead and all my friends dead for the crime of not being a rabid leftist.

AND they are shooting right leaning pols and...school children.

Hell, they just arrested a candidate for state office in PA because not only did he saw he was going to murder Trump, but he was going to murder Fetterman's daughter as well

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (sKqQm)

75 eunuchs at The Bulwark"

Wilson Combat whimpers...

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (cGjQu)

76 Big enough for me to fly up there, maybe build a nest?
Posted by: a Bushtit at May 05, 2026 01:27 PM (UjdFS)

Feel free, 'cause however roomy it is, it's not roomy enough for the whole murder.

Posted by: The Crows at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (+5+0t)

77 Ace, you can add a name to the list:

https://tinyurl.com/7ddp2p3a
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 01:39 PM (Sk2hR)

He wears his baseball cap backwards.

He's automatically a douchenozzle.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (Zz0t1)

78 https://x.com/goynip/status/
2051714244479971532

Someone knows something about the SCOVA ruling on the VA congressional maps case.

I hope I'm wrong and the GOP on SCOVA decide that they can't save themselves from a Democrat governor replacing them by placating her on this one issue and just burn down her great achievement.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (w4o6z)

79 I denounce this attempt by a venomous coalition of globalists to cancel our own people and police the conscience of Christians.

Posted by: Femboys are the Future of the Foundation at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (X2tZ4)

80 >>Out changing his party affiliation in concert with this crowd?

It's Go Time Donald was moo moo.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (viF8m)

81 After trying, and failing, to take over the conservative movement through psyops and subterfuge -- good old communist subversion, inversion, and demorailzation -- the Woke Reich now knows there is no path to power in the GOP or conservative movement.

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They appear to be Step 7 of the GloboHomo Deep State Color Revolution here (employing the "Destabilization Strategy" as depicted in the TV Series "Slow Horses"):

1, Compromise an enemy agent (or insider) ✔️
2. Mass shooting / Spectacular violence ✔️
3. Disrupt transport / Infrastructure ✔️
4. Seize the media / Distraction ✔️
5. Assassinate a populist leader ✔️
6. Blind the enemy ✔️
7. Sting in the Tail

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (9Kqhl)

82 74
Hell, they just arrested a candidate for state office in PA because not only did he saw he was going to murder Trump, but he was going to murder Fetterman's daughter as well

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:40 PM (sKqQm)

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Fetterman has voted against all but one of Trump's judicial picks, but the left acts like he's some kind of traitor because he says, "Don't call Republicans Nazis."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (w4o6z)

83 eunuchs at The Bulwark"

Here at the Lincoln Project we certainly couldn't be confused for eunuchs. Just ask the boys we have locked in our basements!

Posted by: John Weaver at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (sKqQm)

84 Coordinated Op to Merge the Far Left with the Woke Right

Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (VHUov)

The first lie was that the Commies and Nazis were on opposite sides. The Circle thing was just yet another way to cloud the issue.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (8avO+)

85 Trying to make him out to be just a working class oyster farmer is also a lie .

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (kxLc1)

86 80 >>Out changing his party affiliation in concert with this crowd?

It's Go Time Donald was moo moo.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 01:41 PM (viF8m)

=====

He's back with a new name.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (w4o6z)

87 re 60: no, they often have different opinions about whom to imprison (us and mostly each other)

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:43 PM (CWTWj)

88
He's back with a new name.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (w4o6z)

Paul? Sid? Average Joe makes a comeback?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:43 PM (Zz0t1)

89
Yeah, MAGAts, listen to him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:38 PM (w4o6z)

It’s TACO Tuesday!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:43 PM (Wmg4n)

90 all these juvenile nicknames for your enemies every other sentence only serves to make them look like the adults.
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I was always partial to Mocha Messiah. But if you put some play on fag in front of any name that works pretty well too so it's not like you're expending too much effort which can be gauche.

For example, Fag Fuentes. Be honest. How good does THAT sound?? Or Fagger Carlson.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:43 PM (d997y)

91 Someone knows something about the SCOVA ruling on the VA congressional maps case.

Saw a new story that .1% of Polymarket accounts get 67% of the earnings.

I suspect there is rampant insider betting...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)

92 Trying to make him out to be just a working class oyster farmer is also a lie .
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (kxLc1)

They're democrats. All they HAVE is lies.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (Zz0t1)

93 85 Trying to make him out to be just a working class oyster farmer is also a lie .

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:42 PM (kxLc1)

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Collins is going to win by 12 points if Platner stays in the race. She will win no polls before the election, though.

If the rumors of some terrible oppo being held back until the official nomination are true, though...

Well, Platner will stay in the race because he's stupid. The Democrat Party will write him off. And Collins will win by 25.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (w4o6z)

94 Candace as a “unifier.”
Nick Fuentes as a “unifier.”

Sure this isn’t a Babylon Bee joke?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (4KUe5)

95 >>>Or, rather: they're now announcing their plan they've always been set on, uniting the most disgusting elements of the left and the pseudoright.

Can they even be said to be of the pseudo-right, since they have long since abandoned any and all precepts that could at some time be considered right or conservative?

I mean, are they currently really even fooling anyone of any note or critical mass?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (dK+Kv)

96 Candace as a “unifier.”
Nick Fuentes as a “unifier.”

Sure this isn’t a Babylon Bee joke?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (4KUe5)

Weren't they just in Greece together or some shit?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (Zz0t1)

97 Shawn Ryan turned out to be not very bright. In fact, a dumb tool.

Posted by: Ordinary American at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (INQN/)

98 91 Someone knows something about the SCOVA ruling on the VA congressional maps case.

Saw a new story that .1% of Polymarket accounts get 67% of the earnings.

I suspect there is rampant insider betting...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)

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Of course there is.

Which is why those kinds of huge moves like in the xeet are indications of insiders with most of the shares making a move. This ain't the stock market where it takes Vanguard selling off its entire portfolio to tank a stock 50%.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (w4o6z)

99 He's back with a new name.

Which is?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (Riz8t)

100 And they included Islamists at their lil’ unity event.
Holy sh$t, are they really pretending it’s, like, 2005 or something??????

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (4KUe5)

101 The first lie was that the Commies and Nazis were on opposite sides. The Circle thing was just yet another way to cloud the issue./i]

Yep.

Fascism is a socialist heresy. Standard socialism says it has to be the whole world, or as much as they can take over.

Mussolini rejected that and argued you could have socialism in one country.

Now, this isn't just an academic dispute, it led to the German-Soviet side of the conflict in WWII but...both sides are still socialists. Its like the Sunni-Shia dispute. Sure it matters to Muslims, but as a non-Muslim they are all just Muslims to me...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (sKqQm)

102 This phony Democrat got blown out of the water -- and that's terrifying for Trump

text:
Maine just handed Democrats a wake-up call that they’d damn well better actually listen to this time.
.

How is Mills a phony Dem? She stood for every single thing the extreme left wanted. The only difference between her and Platner is that she doesn't have any NAZI tattoos...that we know of
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (sKqQm)

Like all leftists, who purges who is a matter for discussion. Her stepping down means at least in Maine the Nazis are in charge.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (8avO+)

103 99 He's back with a new name.

Which is?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (Riz8t)

======

He has the same commenting pattern, quoting pattern, and tendency to bring in Reddit insights randomly.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (w4o6z)

104 New footage of that United jet's landing in Newark a few days ago:

https://tinyurl.com/3dtmer7p

How low can you get?!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (Sk2hR)

105
Saw a new story that .1% of Polymarket accounts get 67% of the earnings.

I suspect there is rampant insider betting...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)

Why can’t one of us be part of this crowd?

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (Wmg4n)

106 I wonder if handwringing fuckwit Ian Carroll could point out a single "extreme right" policy being implemented today, even though that's the basis of his "both sides are being too extreme" argument.

Fuck you, you lying sack of shit.

Posted by: far cry at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (X+NGn)

107 102 How is Mills a phony Dem? She stood for every single thing the extreme left wanted. The only difference between her and Platner is that she doesn't have any NAZI tattoos...that we know of
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (sKqQm)

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Platner is going to be the Todd Akin of 2026.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (w4o6z)

108 Just weird.

So who is funding this? All of these people are retards of the first order.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (9YP4A)

109 Almost as if this is all part of some pre-arranged coordinated op!
=
Which just happens to coincide with the candidates who "used to* work for the CIA.

Posted by: Methos at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (vSvIl)

110 I love how people don't want Tucker being called names when the shtick that elevated him was literally making funny faces at people while they were talking.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (d997y)

111 trump can unify the country by giving the dems what they want

dems will later unify the country by arresting trump the day after he leaves office

win/win

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (CWTWj)

112 If the rumors of some terrible oppo being held back until the official nomination are true, though...

I hope the rest of the GOP is ready to "pounce".

If there is a video of the guy at a Neo-NAZI rally or similar every Republican nationwide had been be ready to run those ads.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (sKqQm)

113 He has the same commenting pattern, quoting pattern, and tendency to bring in Reddit insights randomly.

Are you protecting the name for a reason?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (Riz8t)

114 36 Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.
Posted by: mikeski

Horseshoe theory. But that is also problematic. Jerry Pournelle and later libertarians in the World's Smallest Ideological Quiz propose a two axis placement of ideology instead which fits empirical results better.

From wiki
"The x-axis, "Attitude toward the State" (labeled statism), refers to a political philosophy's attitude toward the state and centralized government. The furthest right is "state worship" and the furthest left represents the state as the "ultimate evil", preferring individual freedom.

The y-axis, "Attitude toward planned social progress" (labeled rationalism), refers to the extent which a political philosophy is compatible with the idea that social problems can be solved by the use of reason."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (E4rtv)

115 The first lie was that the Commies and Nazis were on opposite sides. The Circle thing was just yet another way to cloud the issue.

Commies (international socialists) and Nazis (national socialists) are on "opposite sides" like Coke and Pepsi are on opposite sides or Ford and Chevy are on opposite sides. They're enemies because they're vying for the same target market.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (vTZFs)

116 112 If the rumors of some terrible oppo being held back until the official nomination are true, though...

I hope the rest of the GOP is ready to "pounce".

If there is a video of the guy at a Neo-NAZI rally or similar every Republican nationwide had been be ready to run those ads.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (sKqQm)

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The GOP did this with Tom Cotton one year.

8-10 years ago, or so. They waited quietly for the Dems to complete the nomination. Then they dumped a mountain of oppo literally the next day.

Dude dropped out of the race and Cotton ran unopposed.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

117 Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"
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Nope.

It's a stupid story dull-witted Education majors repeat as some sort of wisdom.
But with the pernicious intent of deceiving that "extremes" are the danger and the extreme left is really just extreme conservative; left is centrist.

It is not.

Reality is, governance is a scale of individual freedoms between anarchy and totalitarianism.
There is no "extremes meet" because they are and always have been on the same side of the scale.

The retarded "circle" ignores consideration of individual freedoms.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (MtSIY)

118 >>>Or, rather: they're now announcing their plan they've always been set on, uniting the most disgusting elements of the left and the pseudoright.

Can they even be said to be of the pseudo-right, since they have long since abandoned any and all precepts that could at some time be considered right or conservative?

I mean, are they currently really even fooling anyone of any note or critical mass?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (dK+Kv)

If they were they would still be in place undermining MAGA. This is a huge admission of failure.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (8avO+)

119 Which is?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:45 PM (Riz8t)

You'll recognize it as soon as he starts misbehaving again.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (d997y)

120 113 He has the same commenting pattern, quoting pattern, and tendency to bring in Reddit insights randomly.

Are you protecting the name for a reason?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (Riz8t)

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What if I'm wrong?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

121 Anyone wanna take a wild guess why?

@ConwayShow 29m
San Pedro tunnel fire closes northbound 110 Freeway lanes indefinitely | KTLA

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (diia5)

122 Baby's got a brand new bag.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (9YP4A)

123 Yay! we aren't all going to die in a global fire! The earth got over its fever!

"The IPCC and broader research community has now admitted that the scenarios that have dominated climate research, assessment and policy during the past two cycles of the IPCC assessment process are implausible. They describe impossible futures."

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (n5tGW)

124 FWIW, Jerry Pournelle had a Phd and taught political science at Pepperdine before moving to NASA (and later writing and computers).

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (E4rtv)

125 Why would any self-respection oyster farmer give up his glamorous, mentally stimulating career to run for Senate?

Oh, right, Nazi.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (wBaIH)

126 What if I'm wrong?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

Like you were about Prometheus?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (d997y)

127 104 New footage of that United jet's landing in Newark a few days ago:

https://tinyurl.com/3dtmer7p

How low can you get?!

Who was the pilot, Wei Tu Lo?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (Riz8t)

128 What if I'm wrong?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

When has that stopped you?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (9YP4A)

129 126 What if I'm wrong?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

Like you were about Prometheus?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (d997y)

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I was very wrong that it was Scott's 4th best movie.

Really, it's his 3rd.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (w4o6z)

130
If you can stand someone calling you a mean name in politics and carry on with whatever your ideology tells you to do you don't belong in politics.

Trump has people shooting at him. Yes he calls other people silly names. Why the *hell* are people more worried about the latter then the former?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (sKqQm)

131 Ugh, I really liked Shawn Ryan's work. He had a lot of great discussions, especially with the vets. But I've learned as a recovering GWB supporter to let go of support when warranted.

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (cZMme)

132

"I had a lengthy discussion with Cenk Yugurt"

Was it a REASONABLE DISCUSSION! JUST WANTS TO HAVE A REASONABLE DISCUSSION!

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (et1vG)

133 Are you protecting the name for a reason?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:47 PM (Riz8t)

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What if I'm wrong?

Then I will taunt you a second time.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)

134 Theory: the vaccines made everyone retarded.

(I was already retarded so I didn't need to take them)

Posted by: Max Power at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (q177U)

135 Does Platner have the libertarian line also? The Dems are famous for running a "libertarian" who is really a Dem to try and drain votes from the Republican. That's a possibility in Maine if Platner is the nominee

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (gu0hJ)

136 128 What if I'm wrong?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (w4o6z)

When has that stopped you?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (9YP4A)

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If you people can't accept that Marion Barry was set up, I don't know what I can or can't believe anymore.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (w4o6z)

137 I did get a kick out of Ted Cruz being some kind of standard bearer. Puhlease.

Posted by: connected and litigious at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (cS1cw)

138 The y-axis, "Attitude toward planned social progress" (labeled rationalism), refers to the extent which a political philosophy is compatible with the idea that social problems can be solved by the use of reason."
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:48 PM (E4rtv)

I just reject the entire premise. How some French radicals sat in a tennis court in the 1780-90s isn't any kind of theory at all.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (8avO+)

139 46 This phony Democrat got blown out of the water -- and that's terrifying for Trump

text:
Maine just handed Democrats a wake-up call that they’d damn well better actually listen to this time.
.

How is Mills a phony Dem? She stood for every single thing the extreme left wanted. The only difference between her and Platner is that she doesn't have any NAZI tattoos...that we know of

Word is she has a tramp stamp, or auf deutsch:
(from google translate)

Arschgeweih is a German colloquial term, literally translating to "ass antlers," used to describe a popular 1990s and early 2000s lower-back tattoo. It refers to symmetrical tribal or floral designs positioned above the tailbone, often called a "tramp stamp" in English. The term became cultural shorthand for this trend, which fell out of fashion later.

"ass antlers" really cracks me up

Posted by: nooneyouknowyouknow at May 05, 2026 01:51 PM (Iwv3U)

140 133 Then I will taunt you a second time.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)

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Archimedes is French!

And here I thought he was Greek...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:51 PM (w4o6z)

141 The left calls Jerry Pournelle a NAZI.

No based on his stated political views it doesn't make any sense.

I do wonder as this union of NAZI and internal socialists continue though what the left will start to call its enemies...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:51 PM (sKqQm)

142 Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (VHUov)

That thinking is not tolerated here but I happen to think that theory is quite valid.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (rkhDX)

It's not that it's not tolerated, it's that it's not true. All of the Nazi "right" turn out to be folks whose world view should put them on the left, but they had some kind of snitfit and 'changed sides' by becoming the left's caricature of the right. Eventually they decide to go home. That's all you're seeing.

Posted by: Methos at May 05, 2026 01:51 PM (vSvIl)

143 Reality is, governance is a scale of individual freedoms between anarchy and totalitarianism.
There is no "extremes meet" because they are and always have been on the same side of the scale.

The retarded "circle" ignores consideration of individual freedoms.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

And that is why political philosophy ignores the concept. Instead, there are various forms of charting ideology via at several axis using a core value. See Nominate Scores for example rather than the pawltry cherry picked scorecards used by interest groups. You can get good information from scorecards if you aggregate them but by themselves as individual scorecards, they are pretty useless.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:51 PM (E4rtv)

144 If you people can't accept that Marion Barry was set up, I don't know what I can or can't believe anymore.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:50 PM (w4o6z)

All one can know is that one knows nothing. This is the path to wisdom.
-Butchered Quotes'R'Us

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 01:52 PM (9YP4A)

145 I haven't seen anything made by the femboy who proudly declares himself a nazi, but he's enormously popular, and it's not a smart thing to declare him a nazi.

Posted by: n itwit at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (X2tZ4)

146 A$$ antlers

That is perfection!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (4KUe5)

147 145 I haven't seen anything made by the femboy who proudly declares himself a nazi, but he's enormously popular, and it's not a smart thing to declare him a nazi.

Posted by: n itwit at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (X2tZ4)

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Enormously popular...where?

With whom?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (w4o6z)

148 I always got an "ick" feeling about Shawn Ryan starting with the Army guy who allegedly set explosives off in his Tesla in front of a LV Trump hotel. Shawn Ryan comes across as a sleazy con artist with his bedroom voice and his cheesy home cocktail lounge.

Posted by: fly gal at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (Otsi6)

149 And here is a point on the whole "extremes" - imagine a government completely made up of Trumps. Or Santorums. Or Pat Robertsons. Whoever the left has as their boogie man of the moment

Such a government would have fewer laws, a smaller scope, and more freedom then what we have now. This isn't up for any sort of serious question.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (sKqQm)

150 New footage of that United jet's landing in Newark a few days ago:

https://tinyurl.com/3dtmer7p

How low can you get?!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
.......

almost a total catastrophe.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (v0R5T)

151 hobo ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Sid at May 05, 2026 01:54 PM (y4Ge6)

152 Why would any self-respection oyster farmer give up his glamorous, mentally stimulating career to run for Senate?

Oh, right, Nazi.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (wBaIH)

Maybe he wore his arm out, fertilizing all those oysters.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 01:54 PM (utfVc)

153 f you can stand someone calling you a mean name in politics and carry on with whatever your ideology tells you to do you don't belong in politics.

Trump has people shooting at him. Yes he calls other people silly names. Why the *hell* are people more worried about the latter then the former?
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (sKqQm)

Because the only gravity these people have is a charade given to them by the loud job titles. When was the last time one of them said anything worth hearing rather than cribbing lines from a 1930s Soviet Poster?

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:55 PM (8avO+)

154 The whole American Left and Right meet somewhere is bs.

There is one thing the Left and Right "meet" on, and it's hatred of Jews.

You will note that is the "intersection" here.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:55 PM (d997y)

155 Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (sKqQm

Trump has been calling opponents stupid nicknames before he was officially in politics. And it's non-partisan.

Ridicule is a powerful political weapon though.

My position is to ridicule when the opponent will never be open to reasonable discussion. Which is what the Democrats have become.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:55 PM (kxLc1)

156 Saw a new story that .1% of Polymarket accounts get 67% of the earnings.

I suspect there is rampant insider betting...
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You can bet on what the temperature will be in a specific location.

So a guy placed a huge bet it'd be higher than predicted.

And went out to the official weather station with a heat gun.

LOL.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 01:56 PM (MtSIY)

157 155 Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 01:49 PM (sKqQm

Trump has been calling opponents stupid nicknames before he was officially in politics. And it's non-partisan.

Ridicule is a powerful political weapon though.

My position is to ridicule when the opponent will never be open to reasonable discussion. Which is what the Democrats have become.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:55 PM (kxLc1)

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But, Harry, Americans greatly value restrained statesmanship in their politicians. All of electoral history bears this out because of the long line of boring academics who became dominant political forces.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:56 PM (w4o6z)

158 Enormously popular...where?

With whom?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (w4o6z)
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Was poking fun at a troll from threads past, but it seems a similar one named "Sid" has just shown up.

Posted by: n itwit at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (X2tZ4)

159 They may may not necessarily think it's a good idea, but they are probably sponsored by the same people, both the extreme pro-Hamas left and the fake right. Their sponsors think it's a good idea to bring them together and these fake "influencers" would do anything to keep the money coming.

Posted by: PG at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (du9mZ)

160 There is one thing the Left and Right "meet" on, and it's hatred of Jews.

You will note that is the "intersection" here.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:55 PM (d997y)

Dude again those people were never on the Right even if they pretended to be.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (kxLc1)

161 I prefer no tats at all on people but the left' reaction is even more comical than ever.

Jerusalem Cross = white supremacist crazy evil racist

Actual SS Death's Head = silly mistake in the past, totally good guy

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (uEYKS)

162 132 "I had a lengthy discussion with Cenk Yugurt"

Goldie G. calls him Chunky Yogurt ... publicly, if not to his face.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (aUMnT)

163 Posted by: No one at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (CQ3Qb)

Is that you Burt? That sounds like you Burt! Don't be a Burt, Burt!

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (zBgIx)

164 141 The left calls Jerry Pournelle a NAZI.

No based on his stated political views it doesn't make any sense.

I do wonder as this union of NAZI and internal socialists continue though what the left will start to call its enemies...
Posted by: 18-1
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Jerry has been dead for awhile now. He got some bug at Dragon Con and died shortly thereafter. Think Roberta now has passed on as well. Kids did still have his Chaos Manor website up though last time I checked.

Guy knew his political theory and worked to get Sam Yorty, probably the last good mayor of LA, elected.

He always mentioned a key book, very readable btw, by C. Northcote Parkinson (of Parkinson's Law--"The number of workers within public administration tends to grow, regardless of the amount of work to be done." You can still buy an out of print copy--The Evolution of Political Thought. Dry, sarcastic, and a very good summary of the past political theory of the past.

Parkinson later wrote novels, in part, to escape the 1970's pessimism I guess from his career in analyzing political theory and its future application in society.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (E4rtv)

165 145 I haven't seen anything made by the femboy who proudly declares himself a nazi, but he's enormously popular, and it's not a smart thing to declare him a nazi.

Posted by: n itwit at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (X2tZ4)

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Enormously popular...where?

With whom?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:53 PM (w4o6z)

The dems cut him off from banking and such a while ago and it cost them nothing. Sometime after that he at least was able to get finances for his sweet podcast studio setup.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (8avO+)

166 >>>Once the US cuts off Israel, peace can finally reign.
Posted by: Sid at May 05, 2026 01:54 PM (y4Ge6)

Is this a joke account?

Posted by: Max Power at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (q177U)

167 166 Is this a joke account?

Posted by: Max Power at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (q177U)

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The world was at peace before 1947 and the establishment of the modern state of Israel

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (w4o6z)

168 New footage of that United jet's landing in Newark a few days ago:

https://tinyurl.com/3dtmer7p

How low can you get?!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 01:46 PM (Sk2hR)

I love the question to @grok in that string:

@grok did the glideslope malfunction, account for the pole?

Um, the weather was sunny and clear. In that case the glideslope is only a backup to the visual approach. Both pilots screwed the pooch on that one.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (Y1sOo)

169 Could oyster farmer with a Nazi tattoo scandal be Democrats' new champion?

--------

🎶

Devil with the Death Head, Death Head, Death Head
Devil with the Death Head tat

🎶

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (9Kqhl)

170 Anyone, anywhere asking me to agree with, come together with, or fight with, the left (today's leftist Americans) is fucking nuts.

We have nothing in common. Nothing.

I don't want troops on the ground in Iran. So, maybe I'm wrong.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 01:59 PM (aZm/F)

171 Don't take Chunky Yogurt if you are allergic to Chunky Yogurt.

Posted by: Big Yogurt at May 05, 2026 01:59 PM (v0R5T)

172 148 I always got an "ick" feeling about Shawn Ryan starting with the Army guy who allegedly set explosives off in his Tesla in front of a LV Trump hotel. Shawn Ryan comes across as a sleazy con artist with his bedroom voice and his cheesy home cocktail lounge.
Posted by: fly gal
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If you care to find it online, Shawn tells an interviewer that he was a drug dealer for a time in Colombia while being a CIA operative and heavy substance abuser. Dunno if that has been scrubbed recently but I saw it a couple of months ago when he started becoming a thing on YT.

Guy ain't to be trusted as stable nor moral.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (E4rtv)

173 Dude again those people were never on the Right even if they pretended to be.

I agree, but unfortunately yes there are those on the right who are very anti-Jewish, including some who visit here.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (uEYKS)

174 Um, the weather was sunny and clear. In that case the glideslope is only a backup to the visual approach. Both pilots screwed the pooch on that one.

Posted by: one hour sober at May 05, 2026 01:58 PM (Y1sOo)

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DEI FTW?

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (9Kqhl)

175 all I want out of this divorce is to lead a squad to blow up a dam to take out a bridge stacked with communists

Posted by: Ray's Cyst at May 05, 2026 02:01 PM (jrgJz)

176 Dude again those people were never on the Right even if they pretended to be.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:57 PM (kxLc1)

I didn't say they were. In fact you will find me among only a select few that has long called Tucker and Megyn (and Vivek and others) exactly what they were. I do not require an education on this subject. (unless you're a leggy redhead in which case educate away)

The reality is there is a "far right" that blames Jews for the ills of the world. I don't know how "right" they really are but unless it's all astroturf, they are not of the Left. Plus I've known a number of real life righties that have some "interesting" things to say about Jews among others.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:01 PM (d997y)

177 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:56 PM (w4o6z)

Blaine, Blaine, James G. Blaine, the Continental Liar from the State of Maine

Ma Ma Where's my Pa?

( Gone to the White House Ha Ha Ha.) Awesome retort.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:01 PM (kxLc1)

178 But, Harry, Americans greatly value restrained statesmanship in their politicians. All of electoral history bears this out because of the long line of boring academics who became dominant political forces.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 01:56 PM (w4o6z)

In fact, this is a fairly recent thing, this name calling. It was unheard of in our history. In fact, it is merely by happenstance that the dem party is represented by a Jackass and has nothing to do with the fact that Andrew Jackson was called one, and instead of being a baby, he embraced it. This parlayed right into the symbol representing Dems to this day on this fairytale.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:02 PM (Wmg4n)

179 178 In fact, this is a fairly recent thing, this name calling. It was unheard of in our history. In fact, it is merely by happenstance that the dem party is represented by a Jackass and has nothing to do with the fact that Andrew Jackson was called one, and instead of being a baby, he embraced it. This parlayed right into the symbol representing Dems to this day on this fairytale.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:02 PM (Wmg4n)

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Those John Adams/Thomas Jefferson accusations were lit.

“A blind, bald, crippled, toothless man who is a hideous hermaphroditic character with neither the force and fitness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman.”

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:02 PM (w4o6z)

180 I don't want troops on the ground in Iran. So, maybe I'm wrong.

I think everyone but Lindsay Graham agrees on this.

But what we are seeing right now is what happens to a society when you violate the unwritten rule of no politics or religion in polite company. The left violated that worse than a Hollywood party passing around a Disney starlet. They didn't just decide to ignore the rule, they began forcing their positions and opinions on everyone, in every setting, without rest.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:03 PM (uEYKS)

181 Jerry Pournelle had his own 2 dimensional political chart.

He rates NAZIs and commie as in agreement as the state as good, with the NAZIs fully irrational and the commies fully rational.

I get what he's going for but I don't agree. Socialism enthrones pseudo-science and then rejects any test of their nominal science out of hand - for example look at a simple comparison of North and South Korea since WWII.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:03 PM (sKqQm)

182 It would be nice to see “fugacity,” “glizzed,” and “ass antlers” all used in a limerick. The same limerick.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:03 PM (77rzZ)

183 Nick Fuentes: "I'm a non-woke moderate Democrat."

"We have to Impeach the Orange. It's time to put this nigga in a peach."

"No Vance, no Rubio, we have to burn down the whole party."

Sorry. But I'm past time for the trigger pulling to begin.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:04 PM (xHq83)

184 I am barely smart enough, and barely care enough, to divide the political world into statists and sane people.

Posted by: Oglebay at May 05, 2026 02:04 PM (GPa4z)

185 Sorry if anyone has already commented on this; it looks to me like they're trying to do a hostile takeover of Turning Point USA. The infrastructure of the organization is established, there's a large base of support, and it's an easier way of getting your message out rather than building your own organization from scratch.

Posted by: RPL at May 05, 2026 02:04 PM (6lCOl)

186 Goldie G. calls him Chunky Yogurt

I prefer Chunk Wheezer, or when I am really annoyed, Chuck Whigger.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (uEYKS)

187 Politics exists in L-dimensional space, where L is sufficiently large as to be non-comprehensible. The "World's Smallest Ideological Quiz" with its two axes is intended to direct people in a certain direction (toward libertarianism), and is about as enormous an oversimplification as a one-axis view of right versus left or as "horseshoe theory".

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (d09E8)

188 Kyle Mann of the Babylon Bee is right. It's a fabulous headline.
Reminder: Nazis are on the left wing of politics. The name is National Socialist in English.

Posted by: Roland Hirsch at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (Imt38)

189 I agree, but unfortunately yes there are those on the right who are very anti-Jewish, including some who visit here.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (uEYKS)

I am always amazed by how much the Jews are hated.

It doesn't make sense... until I remember it's a spiritual battle, not a logical one.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (N1DT3)

190 Maybe we should start calling them "The Boys from Brazil".

Owens is just a self-aggrandizing lunatic. I doubt she understands or believes half the stuff she says. Megan Kelly is more in this group than the former.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (dIske)

191 190 Maybe we should start calling them "The Boys from Brazil".

Owens is just a self-aggrandizing lunatic. I doubt she understands or believes half the stuff she says. Megan Kelly is more in this group than the former.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (dIske)

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Owens has never been wrong about anything ever.

I just need to know how she defeated the French/Israeli assassination squad.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (w4o6z)

192 Saw a new story that .1% of Polymarket accounts get 67% of the earnings.

I suspect there is rampant insider betting...
---
You can bet on what the temperature will be in a specific location.

So a guy placed a huge bet it'd be higher than predicted.

And went out to the official weather station with a heat gun.

LOL.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 01:56 PM (MtSIY)

That's pretty much global warming research in a nutshell. Weather stations used to be in cooler areas around airports, out of the city's heat island. Now these stations are all inside the heat island. They have found stations surrounded by black asphalt parking lots, next to A/C exhausts, or even missing entirely and 'projected' from stations they liked the results from.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (8avO+)

193 Just as a basic point here - Donald Trump is a moderate Democrat from the 90s, implementing what were considered moderate Dem ideas from the time.

So when Fuentes calls himself a moderate Dem and then calls for removing Trump he is negating himself.

Moderate Dem positions:
All illegals should be sent home and immigration kept at low to moderate levels
Taxes are about where they should be.
A $2T federal budget is high enough
We need don't ask don't tell but homosexuality should be forced in anyone's fake and trannies are mentally ill

and on and on...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)

194 Who are all these idiots who don't know how to use hyphens, and why am I seeing this everywhere lately?

This- is incorrect.

This - is correct.

Why is that so hard?

Posted by: massideas at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (q2B29)

195 Ian Carrol is clinical moron, not a good one like you fine people here at AoS.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 02:07 PM (xvV+O)

196 Megan Kelly is more in this group than the former.

For her, I think its about money: she goes wherever she figures the earning is.

Someone hacked into Tucker Carlson's x account and found that he has 7500 subscribers. His huge numbers are purchased bots and people from places like Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:07 PM (uEYKS)

197 Name Calling Gem:

"Go get another booster, you angry drunk."

about You Know Who

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 05, 2026 02:07 PM (DgMqy)

198 DEI FTW?
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (9Kqhl)

Either way, ALPA will go to bat for them.

(I was a member of ALPA for 30 years, so I've seen some shit where pilots keep their jobs after events such as this).

Posted by: one hour sober at May 05, 2026 02:07 PM (Y1sOo)

199 The first lie was that the Commies and Nazis were on opposite sides. The Circle thing was just yet another way to cloud the issue.
Posted by: Oldcat

The first lie is a lie, Nazis are leftist and always have been, if left/right means anything.

I said the circle theory exists, not that I subscribe to it, or that it makes sense in the real world. "The pure communism where everyone is the government is really the same as the pure anarchism where nobody is the government." I think Syndrome said something about that. But neither one can happen in a society that's not made up of robots or angels.

And I apologize for derailing the thread with an offhand comment. Please return to discussions of corvids, shelving, and boobs.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 02:08 PM (VHUov)

200 The Dems are always the rule when describing evil positions.

The Republicans are always the exception to the rule when describing those same evil positions.

But it's always used to frame both parties as the same.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:08 PM (kxLc1)

201 I agree, but unfortunately yes there are those on the right who are very anti-Jewish, including some who visit here.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:00 PM (uEYKS)

I am always amazed by how much the Jews are hated.

It doesn't make sense... until I remember it's a spiritual battle, not a logical one.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (N1DT3)

pretty simple. Jews, as a group, tend to be smarter and more successful. In days of yore they were excluded from a lot of jobs that gave status like landholding, so they worked in trade and lending. So people soon owed them money.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:08 PM (8avO+)

202 Ian Carrol is clinical moron

To use a term I learned here, she's a bunny boiler. She's the kind of crazy woman they make movies warning about.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:08 PM (uEYKS)

203 I agree, but unfortunately yes there are those on the right who are very anti-Jewish, including some who visit here.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

I'm always amazed at the amount of JINO there are. When half the world wants you dead, hoping the alligator eats you last is a funny way to game it out.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:09 PM (xHq83)

204 I prefer Chunk Wheezer, or when I am really annoyed, Chuck Whigger.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:05 PM (uEYKS)

That's nice but both Goldie and Tousi are regularly invited on to Fox and some other channels. The interviewers appear very nervous sometimes ...

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (aUMnT)

205 I sincerely believe anyone who encourages or believes a democrat congress and Presidency would be good for the country is insane.

I said yesterday and stand by it that being on the left, you're just varying degrees of crazy. And not temporarily have an off day, crazy, I mean you're nuts.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (aZm/F)

206 It is an op. I specifically delineated the shape of this op, a year or more ago, before there was even a whiff of it. I saw what was happening, here and other places, and called it. It was obvious the Left had nothing to sell so the next best thing would be breaking the competition..

They had it all laid out and were going to use the power of the Epstein Story to do it. But Trump saw it coming and defused it like a magician. They've carried it on of course but it did not have the weight it was supposed to once Trump pulled the plug on it by calling "some" of his supporters crazy. It was a risk but he had to do it.

It was intended to bifurcate the entire movement but instead Trump dictated the shape and size of the split. With Iran they had another chance to try again. But this is now more about headlines than engineering a split.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (d997y)

207 I just reject the entire premise. How some French radicals sat in a tennis court in the 1780-90s isn't any kind of theory at all.
Posted by: Oldcat
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Past echoes to the present. Dialectical Leninism used a variant of it and thus the commies brought it into today. That is why they never value the present or past.

If you read some of the literature by the troon, feminism, or whateve movement for example, they regard it as self evident that everyone is born a blank slate and society warps them inevitably so we must destroy it.

E.g. If we want Iran to be peaceful, then all we have to do is think happy thoughts about it and shovel them money to make them happy. Empiricism is NOT viewed as compatible with rationalism from first principles on the left but is why Pournelle combines this axis with another regarding the state.

Pournelle is not talking about logic here, but the philosophy of rationalism. From another approach, Terry Guillam's "Adventures of Baron von Munchausen" demonstrates the absurdities of believing that one can think something into existence and ignore reality that contradicts one's thought.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (E4rtv)

208 Those John Adams/Thomas Jefferson accusations were lit.

“A blind, bald, crippled, toothless man who is a hideous hermaphroditic character with neither the force and fitness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman.”
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:02 PM (w4o6z)

What ever you say YOU HATCHED FACED NUTMEG DEALER

Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (ubCxQ)

209 Lunatics seeking lunatics for fun and frolic, and some murder and mayhem.

Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2026 02:11 PM (rj6Yv)

210 The Evolution of Political Thought.

Free at the best hack site on Earth.

Archive.org; The Evolution of Political Thought; PDF

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:11 PM (fnZRl)

211 206 It is an op. I specifically delineated the shape of this op, a year or more ago, before there was even a whiff of it. I saw what was happening, here and other places, and called it. It was obvious the Left had nothing to sell so the next best thing would be breaking the competition..

They had it all laid out and were going to use the power of the Epstein Story to do it. But Trump saw it coming and defused it like a magician. They've carried it on of course but it did not have the weight it was supposed to once Trump pulled the plug on it by calling "some" of his supporters crazy. It was a risk but he had to do it.

It was intended to bifurcate the entire movement but instead Trump dictated the shape and size of the split. With Iran they had another chance to try again. But this is now more about headlines than engineering a split.
Posted by: ...
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James Lindsay was saying something similar about the same time.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:11 PM (E4rtv)

212 36 Isn't there an old theory that the "Left/Right" thing isn't a line, but a circle, and they meet at both the "moderate" and "extremist" "ends?"

Here we go again.
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:30 PM (VHUov)

That thinking is not tolerated here but I happen to think that theory is quite valid.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:31 PM (rkhDX)

I think that "horseshoe theory" is an artifact of oversimplification. Human society is n-dimensional, so of course politics is; and if you try to model it one dimension, that's even worse than shining a flashlight past a complex object and trying to understand it from its shadow. Flattening three dimensions into two is already so bad as to make the comprehensible not; flattening n into one is just ridiculous.

Posted by: SciVo at May 05, 2026 02:11 PM (Sy6m/)

213 Hey, what happened?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:12 PM (77rzZ)

214 Middle ground for the left is a conservative 6ft under. No ground given for them. None!

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 05, 2026 02:12 PM (tJBLS)

215 Ace broke the blog again.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (Zz0t1)

216 I said the circle theory exists, not that I subscribe to it, or that it makes sense in the real world. "The pure communism where everyone is the government is really the same as the pure anarchism where nobody is the government."
Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 02:08 PM (VHUov)

Pure communism is just another lie, so pretending it lies anywhere on a political spectrum "past" totalitarianism is just yet another lie. As is that anarchy is an extension of the conservative ideas of religion, morals, and limited government.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (8avO+)

217 213 Hey, what happened?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 02:12 PM (77rzZ)

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Ace is still learning the backend to the blog.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (w4o6z)

218 Except for the trannies and black idolization, name one difference between the NAZI party and the democrap party.

You can't because there isn't one. They are the same.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (xvV+O)

219 So people soon owed them money.

That was a big part, also Jews refuse to blend in, they are always distinct. A polite part of culture, but dress and behave differently, ass God told them to. That makes them stand out and ignorant people can easily choose them as the enemy.

But those things are about the past. You can identify them as the causes of Jew-hate up to around 1950. These days? I figure its just billions of dollars of propaganda and pressure on culture by Muslims who hate Jews religiously - literally its part of their religion.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (uEYKS)

220 217 213 Hey, what happened?

I thought The Rapture might finally be here.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 05, 2026 02:14 PM (DgMqy)

221 this thread disappeared for a while

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:14 PM (sKqQm)

222 Poor Ace, so clueless. He sounds vaccinated.

Posted by: Billygoatpuke at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (XZjgl)

223 THREAD DOWN! THREAD DOWN!

MAN OVERBOARD!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (xHq83)

224 Gaslighting the Astroturf!

Crossing the streams...

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (mP0Kj)

225 187 Politics exists in L-dimensional space, where L is sufficiently large as to be non-comprehensible. The "World's Smallest Ideological Quiz" with its two axes is intended to direct people in a certain direction (toward libertarianism), and is about as enormous an oversimplification as a one-axis view of right versus left or as "horseshoe theory".
Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan
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Not really if you can use it as the basis for prediction. Nominate scores have been used as such and are quite accurate in predicting legislative and now judicial voting behavior.

That is where positing infinite space ultimately is self defeating--same reason we use Newton's laws as the basis of engineering even though they are a simplication of reality.

Look up heuristics sometime.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (E4rtv)

226 Donald Trump is a moderate Democrat from the 90s, implementing what were considered moderate Dem ideas from the time.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)
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The political positions of Donald Trump are largely the opposite of those actually implemented by the Clinton administration in the 1990s, though not as far from those claimed by Bill when he was running for president.

Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (cD7cN)

227 I guess they had a very fruitful Rome getaway... This is an op, has always been an op, and Cucker tried to take over TPUSA to promote it. That did not go as well as he planned, but many groypers did infiltrate TPUSA. They have beed doing it while Charlie Kirk was astill live, and continue infiltrating today.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:15 PM (GD0B3)

228 James Lindsay was saying something similar about the same time.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:11 PM (E4rtv)

I don't know who that is but I assume he is smart, funny and wildly handsome.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:16 PM (d997y)

229 We have once again reached the merge where Al Sharpton meets David Duke to support Cindy Sheehan.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 02:16 PM (85V9g)

230 Hey, what happened?

I thought The Rapture might finally be here.
Posted by: Bad Andrew

I fully expect it to go that way.

BOOM!

And there I am, staring at my phone and no one is answering.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:16 PM (xHq83)

231 The same logic explains why full-left liberals like David French continue pretending they're "on the right." The money is better pretending to be on the right while agreeing with every single policy imperative of the far left.

First off, Gal Sharpton is a great name, gotta remember that one.

Second, David French is much worse than the others to me. He's not just a grifter, he's trying to use the Bible, to use Christianity to support these evils and this insanity. Like John Piper, he uses empathy for his arguments, but he goes far further than Piper in not just opposing what he dislikes on the right to openly endorsing the left based on sophistry and twisting Biblical teachings.

Its diabolical in the most literal terms.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:17 PM (uEYKS)

232 The dash in L- dimensional space was used correctly

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:17 PM (d997y)

233 Except for the trannies and black idolization, name one difference between the NAZI party and the democrap party.

You can't because there isn't one. They are the same.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (xvV+O)

There were a lot of homos in the Nazi party and Hitler was an incestuous pedo so tranny love really not a stretch.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:17 PM (kxLc1)

234 232 The dash in L- dimensional space was used correctly

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:17 PM (d997y)

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That's up for the dash police to decide, peasant.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:17 PM (w4o6z)

235 banned trolls cannot help themselves when Woke Reich is mentioned, just can't stay away. I guess it's a plus for AOS engagement numbers.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (GD0B3)

236 In fact, this is a fairly recent thing, this name calling. It was unheard of in our history. In fact, it is merely by happenstance that the dem party is represented by a Jackass and has nothing to do with the fact that Andrew Jackson was called one, and instead of being a baby, he embraced it. This parlayed right into the symbol representing Dems to this day on this fairytale.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:02 PM (Wmg4n)

Aaron Burr put a bullet into Alexander Hamilton. I think we have had little disagreements from the start.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (8avO+)

237 Donald Trump is a moderate Democrat from the 90s, implementing what were considered moderate Dem ideas from the time.

Yeah although he's been moved to the right pretty strongly by the left's over the top violent crazed opposition.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (uEYKS)

238 210 The Evolution of Political Thought.

Free at the best hack site on Earth.

Archive.org; The Evolution of Political Thought; PDF
Posted by: 13times
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Parkinson is rare of scholars of his era as he includes Asian examples in his work. Roughly follows Aristotle in his forms of government in chapter outline.

Again worth reading, especially if one has no inclination to read the Durants multiple volumes for the endless variations seen in civilization.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (E4rtv)

239 "Glizzed"? I've heard "glazed." I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that.

I love to lick glizzed donuts!

Posted by: Ariana Grande at May 05, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)

240 >>>58 Pro tip: all these juvenile nicknames for your enemies every other sentence only serves to make them look like the adults. Nobody is going to join a movement of 70yo's who act like 7yo's. Its embarrassing.

Your Concern is

[ ] Noted
[X] Not Noted

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 02:19 PM (1wjle)

241 Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

I voted for Trump the first time because I hoped he would burn the Republican party to the ground and something better might be born from it.

He didn't and though he certainly has done things that other politicians only talk about doing, much of the core problems within our country have remained the same.

And one of those core problems IS that both sides are played against each other; both sides project their own sins onto the other, act from this ignorance, and so no real, meaningful, lasting change occurs. We just get reactive pendulums that do little to change the status quo.

Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.

Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens might be bad faith grifters but they are only symptoms, not the disease. I don't care that they are spergs trying to become the sperg queens. Two wings. Same bird. It doesn't take many election cycles to figure this shit out.

Posted by: Mad Jojo at May 05, 2026 02:19 PM (LTRDy)

242 240 Your Concern is

[ ] Noted
[X] Not Noted

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 02:19 PM (1wjle)

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"i'm never noted..."
-the post status drop down

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (w4o6z)

243 banned trolls cannot help themselves when Woke Reich is mentioned, just can't stay away.

The groypers are pretty crazed in their zealotry. These are the idiots who were klansmen in the past, then John Birchers, then Buchananites and now Nick Fuentes followers. Its not like the last two groups were wholly wrong and messed up, but they attracted a lot of the worst kind of humanity as followers.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (uEYKS)

244 This op was tried here in Nebraska with the Senate run of Dan Osborn. He ran as an independent, referring to himself as a mechanic and Navy vet. He didn't use the word "socialist" in any ads, though he'd been one for decades. He talked about those rich guys in Washington from both parties, although the only ones he ever mentioned by name were Republicans. And then -Surprise!- the Dems endorsed him and the source of his campaign funds came out.
The ploy worked for a while, until Senator Fischer finally spent some money and exposed Osborn for what he was. But the op will be tried again.

Posted by: Wally at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (0e5Te)

245 "Glizzed"? I've heard "glazed." I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that.

I love to lick glizzed donuts!
Posted by: Ariana Grande

Give me a minute. Almost there. Toobin.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (xHq83)

246 A third US-registered ship safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, "guided" by US naval vessels. South Korea is making noises about being next.

Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (rj6Yv)

247 I don't know who that is but I assume he is smart, funny and wildly handsome.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:16 PM

This is about me, isn't it?

Posted by: Harvey, standing by the outdoor ficus at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (0sNs1)

248 >>>Poor Ace, so clueless. He sounds vaccinated.
Posted by: Billygoatpuke

the nazi gayboys have been alerted

why are all of you gay? Just curious. Is it something about power and male sweat that turns you on?

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (1wjle)

249 58 Pro tip: all these juvenile nicknames for your enemies every other sentence only serves to make them look like the adults. Nobody is going to join a movement of 70yo's who act like 7yo's. Its embarrassing.

Your Concern is
[ ] Noted
[X] Not Noted
Posted by: ace

Haw haw!

Posted by: the 7yo's in the back of the class at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (VHUov)

250 Again worth reading, especially if one has no inclination to read the Durants multiple volumes for the endless variations seen in civilization.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (E4rtv)

CliffsNotes version:

https://archive.org/details/parkinsons-law

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (DRokf)

251 >> Trump is a moderate Democrat from the 90s,

70s

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (aUMnT)

252 235 banned trolls cannot help themselves when Woke Reich is mentioned, just can't stay away. I guess it's a plus for AOS engagement numbers.
Posted by: runner
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They swarm over certain X feeds as well. As if some compulsion from mental illness existed or in some cases, as if they were getting notified and paid for their trolling.

Then you have gaymondo which is probably a composite troll and deviants between extreme incomprehensible pronouncements or readable ones. Either a person who goes off and on their meds or a composite troll name with multiple people doing it for the money.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (E4rtv)

253 They would not exist if there was no heavy funding and boosting. You can literally buy bots to boost the numbers in the "online space". Musk needs to clean up X. They are already doing it and change the algo of who gets paid and how, but there is much more to do.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (GD0B3)

254
"Pro Tip" was a condom brand back in the 70"s.

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 02:21 PM (Y8DZL)

255 This is a non-starter. I kept trying to tell people who are gay for Carlson, Fuentes, etc. that these weird grifters are not leadership material and can't build a movement, regardless of whether or not young people are hungry for Jew-baiting.

Now that these parasites are being rejected by the mainstream Right host they've been feeding on, this third-party "unity against the Jews" push is the natural next grift. But for it to ever be more than a fringe grift, they'd have to, you know... Build a fucking mass movement.

Which they can't do, because they're all charisma vacuums who've never had an original thought. They'll be absorbed and then forgotten by the Leftist media borg cube in short order, now.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 02:22 PM (BI5O2)

256 Donald Trump is a moderate Democrat from the 90s, implementing what were considered moderate Dem ideas from the time.

Yeah although he's been moved to the right pretty strongly by the left's over the top violent crazed opposition.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM (uEYKS)

To me, this is the most fascinating piece of the Trump phenomenon. If the left just made mouth noises about being able to work with a New York real estate baron with whom they were ALL friendly, he'd have given them a solid 40% of what they wanted and we'd be here bitching about what a squish Trump is.

Instead, they debanked his family and tried to kill him, so now this is happening.

The left could have gotten damn near everything they wanted but their ego wouldn't permit it.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 02:22 PM (iNUL3)

257 Posted by: Mad Jojo at May 05, 2026 02:19 PM (LTRDy)

You're going to get run over trying to stand in the middle of the road. Just more bullshit about both sides being the same. Take the blinders off and quit virtue signaling.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:22 PM (kxLc1)

258 the nazi gayboys have been alerted

why are all of you gay? Just curious. Is it something about power and male sweat that turns you on?
Posted by: ace

It's really simple. They are like Native Americans. They believe if they absorb your essence, they can have your power.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:23 PM (xHq83)

259 I started to suspect something had broken with Tucker when he started doing the UFO shows in the final days at FOX.

Posted by: BRYAN at May 05, 2026 02:23 PM (3idXb)

260 https://archive.org/details/parkinsons-law
Posted by: 13times

Back in the 40's and 50's, political scientists were broadly read in the discipline including public administration. By the late 60's, people began specialization due to the necessity of behavioralism requiring computers and math to do the survey analysis correctly. That moved right into the use of econometrics and game theoretical models by the 80's and 90's. Those that could not do math or logic became the swamp of 'studies'--gender, race, etc. And those commies ate the field eventually.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:24 PM (E4rtv)

261
It's really simple. They are like Native Americans. They believe if they absorb your essence, they can have your power.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:23 PM (xHq83)/i]

So, they've substituted essence with jizz?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:24 PM (Zz0t1)

262 So people soon owed them money.

That was a big part, also Jews refuse to blend in, they are always distinct. A polite part of culture, but dress and behave differently, ass God told them to. That makes them stand out and ignorant people can easily choose them as the enemy.

But those things are about the past. You can identify them as the causes of Jew-hate up to around 1950. These days? I figure its just billions of dollars of propaganda and pressure on culture by Muslims who hate Jews religiously - literally its part of their religion.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (uEYKS)

Not just Muslims. Left Wingers have always had a solid stripe of Jew hatred due to their implantation in East Europe where the populations were higher. And its always a big seller to the disgruntled to offer to overturn the lender, the landlord, and the law.

And part of refusing to blend in was often Jews were required to wear identifying clothes by law. And stay in parts of the cities. It was often useful for the upper strata to have someone who would be rioted against before themselves.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:24 PM (8avO+)

263 >>>Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.

finally we get to hear from a Concerned Christian Conservative!

Thank you for your input!!!

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 02:25 PM (1wjle)

264 "Pro Tip" was a condom brand back in the 70"s.
Posted by: Auspex

"Just the Tip" would be a great Moron Horde brand name for condoms. Little picture of a Jolly Roger up and down the sides.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:25 PM (xHq83)

265 This is a weird thread to watch

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 02:25 PM (zZu0s)

266 They are like Native Americans. They believe if they absorb your essence, they can have your power.

They do not avoid men, Mandrake. But they... they... do deny them my essence.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (uEYKS)

267 It's really simple. They are like Native Americans. They believe if they absorb your essence, they can have your power.
Posted by: rickb223
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Comment of the month right there. Well played.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (E4rtv)

268
Thank you for your input!!!

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 02:25 PM (1wjle)

A true man of the people!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (Zz0t1)

269
Low IQ Gay Nazi Goose Step or Low IQ Gay Nazi Goosing Self?

Seems about the same, amirite?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (iJfKG)

270 I like Sean Ryan's interviews with veterans.
I find his political interviews less appealing.

Posted by: Inogame at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (53oGX)

271 Low IQ Gay Nazi Goose Step or Low IQ Gay Nazi Goosing Self?

Seems about the same, amirite?

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (iJfKG)

Elephant Walk.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:26 PM (Zz0t1)

272 Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.

You're completely correct.

Except they are actively trying to kill babies and us, and we're actively trying to change their political opinions.

But other than that small almost incidental point, exactly the same.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (iNUL3)

273 I want to go on record that I don't think ace's name calling is funny either. He's only really funny in a narrow band, which travels a minimal distance from pop culture references, to 16th century French philosophy, to body part humor, to basic logic and math, to science, to wry absurdity, to regular absurdity, to straight humor, to gay humor, to Raymond Chandler, and of course, to cruelty.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (d997y)

274 >>>Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.

Put down the bong. Step away from the bong.

Now what the fuck does that even mean, retard?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (zZu0s)

275 A projectile poop on all your houses!

Posted by: Big Penguin at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (hcr/o)

276 Somebody hacked into the super duper code of Cucker's platform, and found that he allegedly (did I do that right?) has 7K or so subscribers. But..the supposedly his "viewing" is in the millions. Then we get a pictures of bot farms in Phakistan and Turkey (another very very bad actor). Certain very bad ideas got normalized in the last number of years. Courtesy of these bad actors. The sooner they are poor the better.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (GD0B3)

277 I don't even know who Ian Carroll is.

And if all of the others decided to go into cloistered, silent religious orders and we never heard from them again, Id be relieved. I'd feel bad for the religious orders, however.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (8Xy/A)

278 The only political divide that has relevance in this country is "Hate Trump" v. "MAGA".

There is no leadership for the "Hate Trump" people because the US economy is strong and is getting stronger. All the whining and b*tching going on is coming from MSM-fomented bile, grifters heading for the dustbin of history, university faculties, and social influencers on foreign payrolls.

Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM (rj6Yv)

279 I want to go on record that I don't think ace's name calling is funny either. He's only really funny in a narrow band, which travels a minimal distance from pop culture references, to 16th century French philosophy, to body part humor, to basic logic and math, to science, to wry absurdity, to regular absurdity, to straight humor, to gay humor, to Raymond Chandler, and of course, to cruelty.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (d997y)

Check out the big brain on 3 dots!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM (Zz0t1)

280 Somebody tell the new nics they are transperent and most (not all) AOS commenters are a ton smarter then them.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (GD0B3)

281 Fuentes is such an electoral force, he said he was going to Michigan to campaign against Trump in September of 2024.

Sure, he didn't go because he was afraid of Vance's security detail murdering him, but that's just proof that if he had gone Trump would have lost Michigan!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (w4o6z)

282 Give me a minute. Almost there. Toobin.
Posted by: rickb223
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Another comment of the week. Dude, you are on fire today.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (E4rtv)

283 "Just the Tip" would be a great Moron Horde brand name for condoms. Little picture of a Jolly Roger up and down the sides.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:25 PM

But ribbed for her pleasure, right?

Right?

Posted by: J. Random Moron at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (0sNs1)

284 Fix the fracture? I like the fracture!

Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (GNqmQ)

285 Aaron Burr put a bullet into Alexander Hamilton. I think we have had little disagreements from the start.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:18 PM

It’s actually very interesting how some of the concerns of the past mirror concerns to this day. We should do a game where we just post insults and insinuations from the past.

I have a few ONT connections. But fair warning, I have brought a few ideas up and they all stare at me for a few seconds, look at each other and then go on about something else entirely.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (OoFl2)

286 When someone says "pro tip " the only thing they are a pro at is being a troll. Ignore it

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (gu0hJ)

287 Check out the big brain on 3 dots!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM (Zz0t1)
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He's a smart mf'er.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 02:30 PM (xvhJH)

288 If a Democrat is a mirror please don't let it be David French

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:30 PM (d997y)

289 Howabout? Trump is simply a JFK democrat.

I've used that in meatspace and get asked "what is a JFK democrat," and at that point I just walk away.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:30 PM (DRokf)

290 277 I don't even know who Ian Carroll is.

And if all of the others decided to go into cloistered, silent religious orders and we never heard from them again, Id be relieved. I'd feel bad for the religious orders, however.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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Some Canadian on X I think that is one of the dudes that shows up on the other's podcasts. The Woke Right are very insular in that. Honest people want nothing to do with them.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM (E4rtv)

291 So the judge groveling and apologizing to the attempted assassin story gets worse:

The issue had been resolved, was moot, the defense lawyer asked for the hearing to be cancelled and the judge insisted it proceed specifically so he could grovel and apologize.

Because the judge is disappointed he didn't succeed, is the reasonable conclusion.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM (MtSIY)

292 I've used that in meatspace and get asked "what is a JFK democrat," and at that point I just walk away.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:30 PM (DRokf)

One they keep trying to shoot

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM (d997y)

293
Rough audience today. Guess it's time for a nap.

Tomorrow early trout fishing. Raw-dogging Panther Martin #6's on 4lb. test.

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM (Y8DZL)

294 Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.

Put down the bong. Step away from the bong.

Now what the fuck does that even mean, retard?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (zZu0s)

it means "accept my assumed authority". But I don't go for slogans from a fortune cookie for my political analysis.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (8avO+)

295 I don't even know who Ian Carroll is.
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The Ernst Roehm of Heinrich Himmlers?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (xvhJH)

296 289 Howabout? Trump is simply a JFK democrat.

I've used that in meatspace and get asked "what is a JFK democrat," and at that point I just walk away.
Posted by: 13times

Most of the people that can actually remember JFK's politics (not visuals) are Silent Generation or older. Few voters left from that era.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (E4rtv)

297 Never a Joe Rogan podcaster fan but he should be jumping the shark now for those that became fans.

I loved him on News Radio though. His stand up was hit or miss.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (kxLc1)

298 Not just Muslims. Left Wingers have always had a solid stripe of Jew hatred due to their implantation in East Europe where the populations were higher

The left used to love Jews though. They were considered the ultimate oppressed other, the direct victim of the Ultimate Evil nazis. That changed pretty recently.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (uEYKS)

299
Now what the fuck does that even mean, retard?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (zZu0s)

It means he's had sex with his mother more than once.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (Zz0t1)

300 I have a few ONT connections.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM

Yeah, well, not all of have the high membership card status you do.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (0sNs1)

301 What is the"woke right"?I still don't understand that term..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (8Xy/A)

302 So the judge groveling and apologizing to the attempted assassin story gets worse:

The issue had been resolved, was moot, the defense lawyer asked for the hearing to be cancelled and the judge insisted it proceed specifically so he could grovel and apologize.

Because the judge is disappointed he didn't succeed, is the reasonable conclusion.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM (MtSIY)

Appeal at once for him to be removed from this and all cases for bias against law and order.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (8avO+)

303 stare at me for a few seconds, look at each other and then go on about something else entirely.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM (OoFl2)

That's a feature of the place.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (aUMnT)

304 What is the"woke right"?I still don't understand that term..
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (8Xy/A)

traitors.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (8avO+)

305 I have a few ONT connections.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM

So, what happened last night?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (Zz0t1)

306 It's really simple. They are like Native Americans. They believe if they absorb your essence, they can have your power.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02

Do not make me break out the war drums and get my fellow natives involved. Essence is the least of your worries.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (OoFl2)

307 What is the"woke right"?I still don't understand that term..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 05, 2026 02:33 PM (8Xy/A)

What if we called them trans right?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (d997y)

308 Democrat voters are not the enemies of Republican voters. They are a mirror. The more grotesque we look in each others eyes says more about us as viewers than us as viewed.
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"we have met the enemy and it is us"

Or some retarded shit I've seen commie dipshits bandy about.

Piss off, you moldy cum sock.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (MtSIY)

309 305 I have a few ONT connections.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:29 PM

So, what happened last night?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026

Don’t know- I am only connected. They won’t let me drive.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (OoFl2)

310 The only good commie is a dead commie.

Posted by: pookysgirl, freedom-lover at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (Wt5PA)

311 Molotov-Ribbentrop in the 21st century.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (PDF0v)

312 I like how the talking heads in the media claim to be "conservative" or "progressive" or blah blah blah. They are all full of shit and only care about fame and money.

Hell even Rush said he was an entertainer and to go find out about shit on your own.

Posted by: Turn Off The Media Scumbags at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (K1Mmf)

313 Aaron Burr put a bullet into Alexander Hamilton.

Is that what you kids are calling it nowadays?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (xHq83)

314 The only political divide that has relevance in this country is "Hate Trump" v. "MAGA".

There is no leadership for the "Hate Trump" people because the US economy is strong and is getting stronger. All the whining and b*tching going on is coming from MSM-fomented bile, grifters heading for the dustbin of history, university faculties, and social influencers on foreign payrolls.
Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM (rj6Yv)

All this far right/far left mix is trying to do is muddy the water (or mixing horseshit with snakeshit). They're trying very hard to confuse people. They will be partially successful.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (g8Ew8)

315 Not just Muslims. Left Wingers have always had a solid stripe of Jew hatred due to their implantation in East Europe where the populations were higher

The left used to love Jews though. They were considered the ultimate oppressed other, the direct victim of the Ultimate Evil nazis. That changed pretty recently.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (uEYKS)

Protocols of the Elders of Zion anyone? Blood Libel?

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (8avO+)

316 280 Somebody tell the new nics they are transperent and most (not all) AOS commenters are a ton smarter then them.
Posted by: runner
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To some regulars here, it is kind of like a mouse being batted around by a cat. The only difference is that in such a case, the mouse (new nic) doesn't think they've won the argument.

Our trolls are objectively less intelligent than that mouse.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (E4rtv)

317 They are trying to break up Trump's coalition, make Rs lose 2026, 2028 even.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GD0B3)

318 "we have met the enemy and it is us"

Or some retarded shit I've seen commie dipshits bandy about.

Piss off, you moldy cum sock.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (MtSIY)

"Are we the baddies?"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (Zz0t1)

319 You people quit staring at Piper!

Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GNqmQ)

320 So, what happened last night?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Don’t know- I am only connected. They won’t let me drive.
Posted by: Piper

Someone gorgot the booster seat.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (xHq83)

321 Do not make me break out the war drums and get my fellow natives involved.

it can't be worse than Haka dancing. Maori really need to stop doing that

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (uEYKS)

322 Piper, did you try to hijack the ONT into another fashion Thread?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (0sNs1)

323 Aaron Burr put a bullet into Alexander Hamilton.

Is that what you kids are calling it nowadays?
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (xHq83)

well to be more accurate it probably was a spherical lead ball that killed him.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (8avO+)

324 They are trying to break up Trump's coalition, make Rs lose 2026, 2028 even.
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GD0B3)

Because selling your soul out for communism in America is SOOOOO in right now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (Zz0t1)

325 317 They are trying to break up Trump's coalition, make Rs lose 2026, 2028 even.
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GD0B3)

Do they actually have that much power ? I'm thinking not...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (iTbY5)

326 DOJ sues Colorado over unconstitutional gun grab.

Posted by: torabora at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (mNG4E)

327 317 They are trying to break up Trump's coalition, make Rs lose 2026, 2028 even.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GD0B3)

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Most of these people were trying to do it in 2024.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (w4o6z)

328 How many of today's retards would be able to say "Boys have a penis; girls have a vagina" without their heads exploding?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (WMyc4)

329 Raw-dogging Panther Martin #6's on 4lb. test.
Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 02:31 PM

No idea what raw dogging means and likely don't want to know.

Panther Martin with yellow blade with red dots nets trout in the northern Sierra Nevada-Cascades.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:37 PM (DRokf)

330 All this far right/far left mix is trying to do is muddy the water (or mixing horseshit with snakeshit). They're trying very hard to confuse people. They will be partially successful.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
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Most normal people shut down on talk about politics nowadays anyway. Very few are ideological and the Woke Reich are stupid enough to believe they can reprogram the existing ideological people here to their viewpoint using stupid debating tactics and talking points.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:37 PM (E4rtv)

331 You people quit staring at Piper!

Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GNqmQ)

It's gotta be the pants.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:37 PM (Zz0t1)

332 Check out the big brain on 3 dots!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM (Zz0t1)

Beyond my pay grade.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 02:37 PM (aUMnT)

333 No idea what raw dogging means and likely don't want to know.

You don't.

Especially don't use the Urban Dictionary to look it up.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (Zz0t1)

334 How many of today's retards would be able to say "Boys have a penis; girls have a vagina" without their heads exploding?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (WMyc4)

They have a Toomah ?

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (kxLc1)

335 Last night's ONT was to be sponsored by Sloth World Orlando but they went out of businesses because the sloths died.

Posted by: Sorry about that at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (vFG9F)

336 I am so hungry for a TACO salad right now.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (anL5R)

337 "we have met the enemy and it is us"

Or some retarded shit I've seen commie dipshits bandy about.

Piss off, you moldy cum sock.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 02:34 PM (MtSIY)

They quoting cartoon possums living in a swamp now? LOL

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (8avO+)

338 it can't be worse than Haka dancing. Maori really need to stop doing that
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

Especially when half the rugby team are crackers.

It loses it je ne sais quoi.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (xHq83)

339 Check out the big brain on 3 dots!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:28 PM

You realize that was said sarcastically?

Posted by: Jules Winnfield at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (0sNs1)

340 336 I am so hungry for a TACO salad right now.

Posted by: Donnie Two Scoops at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (anL5R)

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I remember when Trump wasn't even going to attack Iran at all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (w4o6z)

341 Last night's ONT was to be sponsored by Sloth World Orlando but they went out of businesses because the sloths died.
Posted by: Sorry about that at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (vFG9F)
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As long as they don't debauch the sloth.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (xvhJH)

342 >>> 333 No idea what raw dogging means and likely don't want to know.
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You don't.

Especially don't use the Urban Dictionary to look it up.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (Zz0t1)

It means WEAR YOUR MASK!!!

Posted by: Taylor Lorenz, 27-year-old SMAAHHHHHRRRT person at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (WMyc4)

343 Do they actually have that much power ? I'm thinking not...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (iTbY5)

We have to see. It is my understanding that one of the candidates in OH election today is favored by Cucker.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (GD0B3)

344 319 You people quit staring at Piper!
Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:35

Thank goodness you are here! They are getting close. Next thing you know a bunch of kids in a van with a talking dog are going to hop out!

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (OoFl2)

345 I want to go on record that I don't think ace's name calling is funny either. He's only really funny in a narrow band, which travels a minimal distance from pop culture references, to 16th century French philosophy, to body part humor, to basic logic and math, to science, to wry absurdity, to regular absurdity, to straight humor, to gay humor, to Raymond Chandler, and of course, to cruelty.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:27 PM (d997y)

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Ace is a wordsmith for our times.

"Roll over George Orwell
Tell Bill Shakespeare the news ..."

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (9Kqhl)

346 I remember when Trump wasn't even going to attack Iran at all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (w4o6z)

I remember when Iran had a navy, and ...cooking oil...

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (GD0B3)

347
You realize that was said sarcastically?
Posted by: Jules Winnfield at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (0sNs1)

I'm fully aware when I use sarcasm, silly.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (Zz0t1)

348 it can't be worse than Haka dancing. Maori really need to stop doing that
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

===

Especially when half the rugby team are crackers.

It loses it je ne sais quoi.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM

They make up for it at the elephant walk during the post-match social function.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (0sNs1)

349 Howabout? Trump is simply a JFK democrat.

I've used that in meatspace and get asked "what is a JFK democrat," and at that point I just walk away.
Posted by: 13times

Most of the people that can actually remember JFK's politics (not visuals) are Silent Generation or older. Few voters left from that era.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (E4rtv)

I would say that the vast majority of people who voted for JFK are dead.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (g8Ew8)

350 >>> 341 Last night's ONT was to be sponsored by Sloth World Orlando but they went out of businesses because the sloths died.
Posted by: Sorry about that at May 05, 2026 02:38 PM (vFG9F)
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As long as they don't debauch the sloth.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (xvhJH)

Sloth?! I wanted seagulls!!!

Posted by: immoral porpoise at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (WMyc4)

351 ITS NOT A TOOMAH!!!

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (uEYKS)

352 Do they actually have that much power ? I'm thinking not...
Posted by: It's me donna

They don't. Some are gay for pay, others because they have mental problems. Subcultures like the Woke Reich often become echo chambers like Bluesky for the left that are even much more conformist than they allege the broader culture is.

Like the left, the Woke Reich use 'magic' spells containing the magic invocation of Epstein, Jews, Capitalism, Constitution, etc. that are supposed to overawe and befuddle their political opponents.

But there is no logic nor empirical support to their endless Texas Sharpshooter fallacies because at heart, they don't even believe much of the claptrap they spout.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (E4rtv)

353 It means WEAR YOUR MASK!!!
Posted by: Taylor Lorenz, 27-year-old SMAAHHHHHRRRT person at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (WMyc4)

Says some old biddy who's never been raw dogged in her long, long life.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (Zz0t1)

354 343 Do they actually have that much power ? I'm thinking not...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 02:36 PM (iTbY5)

We have to see. It is my understanding that one of the candidates in OH election today is favored by Cucker.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:39 PM (GD0B3)

=====

Tucker endorsed a candidate in a House race in a Texas primary a month or so ago.

Primary. Small race. Easy to show some influence.

The dude came in 6th.

He's endorsed James Fishback in the FL GOP primary for governor. Tucker called him the future of the GOP. Fishback hasn't polled above 5%.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (w4o6z)

355 That changed pretty recently.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:32 PM (uEYKS)

It wasn't recent, and it wasn't long lived. 19 years, start to finish.

It was a brief blip starting in 1948 when Stalin was the first leader to recognize Israel. But Israel kept consistently failing to go Communist. Then after 1967, the US invited Israel into its coalition, and the American Left instantly reverted to form.

And I mean instantly. An American Communist Fulbright Scholar from UCLA was killed fighting for the fedayeen in 1970, by which time every right-thinking Leftist in the country had denounced the Zionist Entity.

The only thing that's changed recently is that Dem politicians have finally quit pandering for Jewish money, from fear of their base.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 02:42 PM (BI5O2)

356 >>> 344 319 You people quit staring at Piper!
Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:35

Thank goodness you are here! They are getting close. Next thing you know a bunch of kids in a van with a talking dog are going to hop out!
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM (OoFl2)

I don't get it.

You look *nothing* like Clippy.

Posted by: and I've even met you, so I know at May 05, 2026 02:42 PM (WMyc4)

357 331 You people quit staring at Piper!

Posted by: Weasel at May 05, 2026 02:35 PM (GNqmQ)

It's gotta be the pants.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:37 PM

What Sponge said.

And Weasel, I was only trying to determine windage.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:42 PM (WsJuq)

358 Jules said that in earnest in reply to Brad clocking the metric system when Jules himself did not. It was a statement of sincere humility.

Doesn't mean it was a compliment. See, there are many different kind of smart, some of which are very dumb.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:42 PM (d997y)

359 344 Thank goodness you are here! They are getting close. Next thing you know a bunch of kids in a van with a talking dog are going to hop out!
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 02:40 PM

Ruh Roh

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:43 PM (WsJuq)

360 I would say that the vast majority of people who voted for JFK are dead.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
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They would have been born prior to 1940 to have voted in 1960. Youngest would be 86-87 now depending on birthdate. You had to be 21 at the time to vote.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:43 PM (E4rtv)

361 The big change is the Democrats are now trying to ingratiate themselves to the Islamists, and so can be more forthright as to what they really think about Jews and other things.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (d997y)

362 I saw Debauch The Sloth open for The Lemon Twigs at the Vibe Lounge in '15.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (9Kqhl)

363 >>> 361 The big change is the Democrats are now trying to ingratiate themselves to the Islamists, and so can be more forthright as to what they really think about Jews and other things.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (d997y)

"jooos"

Posted by: commie style guide at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (WMyc4)

364 360 I would say that the vast majority of people who voted for JFK are dead.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
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They would have been born prior to 1940 to have voted in 1960. Youngest would be 86-87 now depending on birthdate. You had to be 21 at the time to vote.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:43 PM (E4rtv)

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You have to also consider their children.

Brought up in a home that honored Saint John F. Kennedy has an effect.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (w4o6z)

365 > born after he was retired! > JFK

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (DRokf)

366 361 The big change is the Democrats are now trying to ingratiate themselves to the Islamists, and so can be more forthright as to what they really think about Jews and other things.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (d997y)

This is more concerning to me...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (iTbY5)

367 Fishback hasn't polled above 5%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Fishback has had slight problems with the law and is a genuine loon.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (E4rtv)

368 WaPo: Looks like half a dozen high-ranking DC police officers are being fired for falsifying their crime numbers under Biden.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (iNUL3)

369 JFK was in office less than 3 years. The Dems were already who they are today. The Camelot , moderate Dem story is all bullshit imo. They were evil lying shits then just like they are now.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (kxLc1)

370 367 Fishback hasn't polled above 5%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
======
Fishback has had slight problems with the law and is a genuine loon.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (E4rtv)

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He supports Mamdani, too.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (w4o6z)

371 ITS NOT A TOOMAH!!!
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

It's Lupus.
Posted by: Gregory House

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (xHq83)

372 It was a brief blip starting in 1948 when Stalin was the first leader to recognize Israel. But Israel kept consistently failing to go Communist. Then after 1967, the US invited Israel into its coalition, and the American Left instantly reverted to form.

That makes sense, actually but the Democrat party definitely only recently began to openly hate Jews.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:46 PM (uEYKS)

373 Nood Tim Walz.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 02:46 PM (iNUL3)

374 You have to also consider their children.

Brought up in a home that honored Saint John F. Kennedy has an effect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Not really, doesn't mean that you actually bothered to inform oneself of JFK's politics which is what the original post was about. Not looks. And that is also true in part because JFK did not have much success politically before his death on his domestic agenda and his foreign policy agenda was uneven to say the least.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (E4rtv)

375 The big change is the Democrats are now trying to ingratiate themselves to the Islamists, and so can be more forthright as to what they really think about Jews and other things.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (d997y)

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To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill:

"An appeaser is one who feeds a Muzzie, hoping it will behead him last."

/obligatory Churchill

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (9Kqhl)

376 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:41 PM (w4o6z)

Yeah, I've seen that. Let's see what OH is going to do. In KY he is promoting Massie of course.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (GD0B3)

377 361 The big change is the Democrats are now trying to ingratiate themselves to the Islamists, and so can be more forthright as to what they really think about Jews and other things.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 02:44 PM (d997y

Pretty sure a senator by the name of priss durphy put on his John Kerry mask and has been passing encouragement to the irgc.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (7mCLy)

378 Nood

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (WsJuq)

379 376 Yeah, I've seen that. Let's see what OH is going to do. In KY he is promoting Massie of course.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (GD0B3)

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Massie put out an ad about how close he is to Trump.

Because he's gonna win easily, or something, so he had to completely put on a new face for his constituents from what he's been doing for more than a year.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (w4o6z)

380 255 This is a non-starter. I kept trying to tell people who are gay for Carlson, Fuentes, etc. that these weird grifters are not leadership material and can't build a movement, regardless of whether or not young people are hungry for Jew-baiting.

Now that these parasites are being rejected by the mainstream Right host they've been feeding on, this third-party "unity against the Jews" push is the natural next grift. But for it to ever be more than a fringe grift, they'd have to, you know... Build a fucking mass movement.

Which they can't do, because they're all charisma vacuums who've never had an original thought. They'll be absorbed and then forgotten by the Leftist media borg cube in short order, now.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 02:22 PM (BI5O2)

Yes, this. The male Socio-Sexual Hierarchy is a very useful theory, and one of the lessons is that strong leadership ability is mostly inborn and very rare. Alphas are just one part of three kinds of apex males (along with "right-hand man" bravos and "lone wolf" sigmas); and then after the mass of steady deltas, there's "secret king" gammas, outcast omegas, and gay lambdas.

Charlie Kirk is a crippling loss.

Posted by: SciVo at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (Sy6m/)

381 Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at May 05, 2026 02:42 PM (BI5O2)

If Stalin wasn't an atheist he would have known God would not have allowed Israel to become a godless state.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (kxLc1)

382 The Dems were already who they are today. The Camelot , moderate Dem story is all bullshit imo. They were evil lying shits then just like they are now.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:45 PM (kxLc)

Camelot was bullshit. And no, Democrats were not 100% commie lunatics. The commies were fringe; beat poets at al.

Posted by: 13times at May 05, 2026 02:49 PM (fnZRl)

383 Saying Trump is a democrat at all is stupid. It lays the groundwork for future stupidity too.

"The best President in our lifetime was a democrat...see Trump was a 90's dem."

Posted by: connected and litigious at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (cS1cw)

384 The Camelot , moderate Dem story is all bullshit imo.

That time period is so odd. There was a whole mythology built up around a series of wholly undeserving events and people. James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Woodstock, Kent State, JFK "camelot" on and on. Pretty much everything in Forrest Gump.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (uEYKS)

385 What ever you say YOU HATCHED FACED NUTMEG DEALER
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 05, 2026 02:10 PM (ubCxQ)

Whoa! Whoa! Why bring Jon Townsend into this??

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 02:51 PM (1Ff7Z)

386 Not really, doesn't mean that you actually bothered to inform oneself of JFK's politics which is what the original post was about. Not looks. And that is also true in part because JFK did not have much success politically before his death on his domestic agenda and his foreign policy agenda was uneven to say the least.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:47 PM (E4rtv)

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My mom -- a Catholic Democrat at the time -- campaigned for JFK and was most distraught after his assassination (although I was only two years old at the time).

Anyway, the first book she ever bought for me to read was "Profiles in Courage" -- for which he won the Pulitzer -- which I greatly enjoyed and admired.

Being cast way too cynical during and after the 90s owing to the Clinton Crime Syndicate, I suppose I was not surprised -- but was disappointed -- to learn in 2008 that it was largely ghostwritten by his speechwriter, Ted Sorensen.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (9Kqhl)

387 I was told there would be no Greek.

I didn't pack any olive oil.

Posted by: Sifty boones at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (7anGw)

388 369 JFK was in office less than 3 years. The Dems were already who they are today. The Camelot , moderate Dem story is all bullshit imo. They were evil lying shits then just like they are now.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

To be honest, there wasn't much difference between Ike Republicanism and JFK. Nixon and JFK's debates were about trivialities like Quemoy and Matsu that were important at the time to the elites, but indecipherable to the public.

The GOP establishment was firmly pro globalism as part of its anti communism stance and was quite liberal on race issues, moreso than Democrats at the time. Taft against Ike in 1952 never had a chance and Dewey was a liberal GOP member in the mold of someone like Hoover.

GOP was founded as a progressive party after all, not a particularly conservative one.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (E4rtv)

389 Being cast way too cynical during and after the 90s owing to the Clinton Crime Syndicate, I suppose I was not surprised -- but was disappointed -- to learn in 2008 that it was largely ghostwritten by his speechwriter, Ted Sorensen.
Posted by: ShainS
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If it makes you feel better, JFK did actually nail a lot of tail himself rather than passing it off to his aides like Sorensen.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (E4rtv)

390 Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (E4rtv)

The evil started in 1962 banning school prayer and 73 with Roe v Wade.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (kxLc1)

391 GOP was founded as a progressive party after all, not a particularly conservative one.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (E4rtv)

Anti-Sovery

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:55 PM (kxLc1)

392 That time period is so odd. There was a whole mythology built up around a series of wholly undeserving events and people. James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Woodstock, Kent State, JFK "camelot" on and on. Pretty much everything in Forrest Gump.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
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Happens that it occurred during a certain massive generation which shall remain nameless.

But the Millennials have the cheery tales of the Clinton years to bolster them in their old age.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (E4rtv)

393 Charlie Kirk is a crippling loss.

Posted by: SciVo at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (Sy6m/)

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Absolutely. They pre-assassinated a likely future charismatic conservative Christian POTUS.

And I'm convinced it wasn't a "lone spoof" ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (9Kqhl)

394 Motherfucker autocorrect is a troll.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 02:56 PM (kxLc1)

395 Not just Muslims. Left Wingers have always had a solid stripe of Jew hatred due to their implantation in East Europe where the populations were higher. And its always a big seller to the disgruntled to offer to overturn the lender, the landlord, and the law.

You also had Marx writing a screed against Jews, and the falling out really got rolling when Israel rejected communism.

Posted by: Rob Crawford at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (PDF0v)

396 If it makes you feel better, JFK did actually nail a lot of tail himself rather than passing it off to his aides like Sorensen.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (E4rtv)

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lol

That gives me great comfort, whig!

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 02:57 PM (9Kqhl)

397 We don’t want to fight wars for Israel. America first!
And yes we’re still talking about Epstein.

Posted by: Billygoatpuke at May 05, 2026 02:58 PM (XZjgl)

398 391 GOP was founded as a progressive party after all, not a particularly conservative one.
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:52 PM (E4rtv)

Anti-Sovery
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

It was a weird conglomeration of splinter parties and the Northern wing of the Whig party. Free Soilers, Anti Masonic Party, the No Nothing nativists, and rump Northern Whigs without a home. Basically everyone that was NOT a Democrat after the Whig party died after the Compromise of 1850.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (E4rtv)

399 So the people who push the wacked out conspiracy theories are the "Normal" ones?

Sure

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 05, 2026 03:16 PM (61TgR)

400 The call for unity and compromise always comes from the Left when they are losing.

Can't we all just get along??

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 03:17 PM (4NO2D)

401 "I guess "glizzed" is the more sexually suggestive version of "glazed." I will use that."

I've heard people on line call hot dogs 'glizzies'. Make of that what you will.

As for me, it's still a hot dog. Drag it troo da garden, dere/Chicago style.

Posted by: William F. 'Buck' Dharma at May 05, 2026 03:20 PM (Ft5W9)

402 Marco Rubio has been speaking live on Tousi TV (YT) Live.

Iran.

Posted by: mrp at May 05, 2026 03:21 PM (rj6Yv)

403 e.g. Nostrildoomus

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Assist#3 at May 05, 2026 03:43 PM (vUhDf)

404
I briefly was interested in that CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, because he was spilling the beans on all the right people. The dude actually HATES Obama, the Clintons, Brennan, Kerry etc, and had lots to say about them all, and none of it good.

Then I quickly came to my senses. He's an anti-semitic grifter who would love to see Israel burned to the ground, he does fawning interviews with Cucker Tarleson and that commie asswipe cartoonist Ted Rall, and he rather proudly admits to having his YT channel financed by the Russians because "they pay me". He came right out and said it during an interview with that other YT CIA grifter Bustamante.

I rather suspect that he's involved in this Woke Right/Left op.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 03:46 PM (y9nCu)

405 Heya i'm for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out much.
I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.

Posted by: BEST SITE TO BUY VIAGRA ONLINE at May 05, 2026 04:01 PM (FKrx1)

406 Steely Dan dissing John Lennon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhtLaMo3nT4

Posted by: He who questions all of it at May 05, 2026 04:26 PM (ubDLf)

Supreme Court Grants Motion to Immediately Finalize Gerrymander Decision, Allowing Lousiana to Implement It Now

I guess there's some period of time that usually passes after a decision is announced until it is considered implementable law -- thirty two days before it is "reported" to the lower court.

But this is just a general practice, not a firm rule. The Court has adjusted this clock before when justice demanded it.

The Supreme Court granted Louisiana's motion to speed up that clock and finalize the decision immediately.

The Supreme Court on Monday night granted a request to immediately finalize its opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, in which it struck down that state's congressional map, to allow Louisiana to draw a new map in time for the 2026 elections. That map is expected to favor Republicans, who currently hold four of the state's six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives but could pick up one or even two more under a revised map.

Was it justified to speed up the clock? Yes, for two reasons.

1, the racially discriminatory maps are unconstitutional right now. Not in two years, right now. The citizens of Louisiana are living under racist congressional maps right now. And what's the left's favorite propaganda slogan...? "Justice delayed is justice denied."

2, we now have almost complete confirmation of the rumor that Obama hack Kagan deliberately dragged her heels on submitting her dissent not because she needed seven months to perfectly craft it, but specifically to avoid the ruling taking effect a half year ago, giving southern states plenty of time to adjust without having to scramble right before voting began.

Because it's now revealed that the Supreme Court "conferenced" the case seven months ago -- meaning they debated and voted on the decision.

But Kagan needed Moar Time to craft her perfect dissent.

The first Alito footnote is notable: he says the original case was conferenced 7 months ago. That says there’s more than a little smoke to the rumors the liberal justices drug their feel to impact the midterms, and now Jackson is throwing a fit the majority is fixing that delay https://t.co/HIa4creaiD
— Daniel Vaughan (@dvaughanCI) May 5, 2026

🚨 Justice Samuel Alito just destroyed Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent in the Louisiana redistricting case.

Joined by Thomas and Gorsuch, he slammed it hard:

“The dissent would require that the 2026 Congressional elections in Louisiana be held under a map that is… pic.twitter.com/Mya9MjE7K0
— Don Keith (@RealDonKeith) May 5, 2026

Unqualified DEI Fake Justice Ketanji-Brown through another one of her racialist hissy-fits. She is appalled that the Court will not allow the leftwing Justice's deliberate seven-month delay to stand. She has no good reason for this -- she says that granting this motion would show "partisanship" but, as Alito says, she does not explain why not granting it would equally show partisanship, but in favor of the Always Racist Democrat Party.

Alito blasted the racist swamp-hag:

Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
🚨 HOLY CRAP!! Justices Sam Alito and Clarence Thomas just PUMMELED Ketanji Jackson's dissent, calling it "trivial at best, and the other is baseless and INSULTING"
🔥🔥
Jackson basically ATTACKED the majority, and argued Louisiana should be required to use an *unconstitutional* racially gerrymandered map in the 2026 midterms -- directly against the majority ruling.
Alito didn't take too kindly to that:
"The dissent goes on to claim that our decision represents an unprincipled use of power...that is a groundless and utterly irresponsible charge."
"What principle has the Court violated? The principle that Rule 45.3's 32-day default period should never be shortened even when there is good reason to do so? The principle that we should never take any action that might unjustifiably be criticized as partisan?"
"The dissent accuses the Court of 'unshackl[ing] itself from 'constraints...' It is the DISSENT'S rhetoric that lacks restraint."
"The dissent in this suit levels charges that cannot go unanswered. The dissent would require that the 2026 congressional elections in Louisiana be held under a map that has been held to be unconstitutional."
"The dissent does not claim that it is now too late for the state legislature or the District Court to adopt a new map that complies with the Constitution."
"Nor does the dissent assert that it is not feasible for the elections to be held under such a map. Instead, the dissent offers two reasons for its proposed course of action."
"One is trivial at best, and the other is baseless and insulting."
Gorsuch signed onto this as well.

Once again, not a single other leftwing justice was willing to sign her name to Ketanji-Brown's pig-ignorant doctrine of "the law must constantly shape-shift to guarantee that blacks, women, gays and Democrats always win" bullshit:

Hans Mahncke
@HansMahncke
15h
There was a routine Supreme Court procedural order today not to delay fixing Louisiana's unconstitutional gerrymander. Normally these things are handled quietly without revealing who thought what but this time was different because Jackson insisted on writing a bizarre diatribe, which prompted Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch to respond. And they did not hold back. They described her claims as "baseless and insulting" and "groundless and utterly irresponsible." They really, really cannot stand her.
What really says it all is that the other liberals would not touch it, let alone join Jackson or defend her. She is simply too embarrassing even for them to sign onto. Also interesting, but not surprising, that Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett sat this one out, as usual, because they are too timid to call out someone who, by any sane standard, should not be anywhere near a judge's chambers, especially not this one.

KBJ is single-handedly discrediting progressive jurisprudence for a generation

May she stay on the court for as long as she wants, writing lone, angry dissents https://t.co/3xJRDI6qgv
— Will Chamberlain (@willchamberlain) May 5, 2026

Flashback: the unqualified DEI racialist larped as a Broadway "star" in a gay rewrite of Romeo and Juliet featuring nonbinary characters.

She infamously cannot define the word "woman" because, see, she's not a biologist.

NEW: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Broadway debut in “& Juliet,” a queer twist on Romeo and Juliet.

The play features ‘May,’ Juliet’s he/she/they best friend.

Jackson previously said it was her life goal to perform on a Broadway stage.

“I, a Miami girl… pic.twitter.com/FauTkn0uBJ
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 16, 2024

Hello! Good afternoon to all. Except those on the west coast or further west. Good morning!

Crow update: I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.) He comes most days now. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to post a good photo of him, but my photos are terrible. Also, they're not improving.

When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM

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1 yay

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (CWTWj)

2 And what's the left's favorite propaganda slogan...? "Justice delayed is justice denied."

I kinda like that one myself.

* motions towards Fauxci and the rest of the deep state *

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 12:11 PM (VHUov)

3 The judicial coup encompasses SCOTUS. The solution for the widespread coup isn't even being debated.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (jehhT)

4 Did anyone argue that these gerrymanders were equivelent to racial ghettos.
Because they are.

Posted by: Operator Error at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (yk/I+)

5 anyone appointed by biden is not only suspect but nonexistent, since biden was not the one making the decisions

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (CWTWj)

6 I really think Jackson is going to be of great value to us on the Court.

She's stupid, opinionated, loud, and genuinely unpleasant by all accounts.

If Biden had put someone halfway smart, there'd be one more loyal vote for the left but who can actually make an argument.

At best, Jackson will be a non-entity, the equivalent of putting a simple machine that goes only asks if good for Dem party or not as the reasoning. At worst, she's going to argue so badly that it'll help keep the right part of the court unified.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (w4o6z)

7 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (RHGPo)

8 I see the NAACP has "asked" for an emergency motion to stop Louisiana from implementing it's new map...

Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (iTbY5)

9 >>>And when he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.

Don't worry. Deep inside, he really likes you.

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (8mulE)

10 Once again, not a single other leftwing justice was willing to sign her name to Ketanji-Brown's pig-ignorant doctrine of "the law must constantly shape-shift to guarantee that blacks, women, gays and Democrats always win" bullshit:

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It's a stupid procedural motion that should have been granted unanimously with a single line on a single pdf.

And she went full Leroy Jenkins.

It's not the kind of thing to go full Leroy Jenkins on.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:14 PM (w4o6z)

11 what do you call a guy in illinois who has sex with an under age girl? romeo in joliet. read that probably when nixon was president

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 12:14 PM (CWTWj)

12 I'm shocked that enough of the Supreme Court had the courage to do the right thing.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (N1DT3)

13 I really think Jackson is going to be of great value to us on the Court.

She's stupid, opinionated, loud, and genuinely unpleasant by all accounts.

If Biden had put someone halfway smart, there'd be one more loyal vote for the left but who can actually make an argument.

She's so bad, she embarrasses the other leftist rubber stamps into not siding with her, or at least not joining the dissent. I've never seen such enmity on SCOTUS, who typically make a fetish of collegiality.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (Riz8t)

14 7 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (RHGPo)

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Ask the left post-WWI that saw the war as an excuse to advance ugliness instead of beauty.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (w4o6z)

15 So the liberals will have to have 3 minutes of hate this hour instead of the usual two.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (Sco7b)

16 Crow update: I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.) He comes most days now. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to post a good photo of him, but my photos are terrible. Also, they're not improving.

When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.
___________________________

Skip the unsalted peanuts. Start using grapes. Wear a helmet.

Posted by: Orson at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (dIske)

17 >>>Don't worry. Deep inside, he really likes you.

The first time I saw him (if this is just one crow), he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (1wjle)

18 13 She's so bad, she embarrasses the other leftist rubber stamps into not siding with her, or at least not joining the dissent. I've never seen such enmity on SCOTUS, who typically make a fetish of collegiality.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (Riz8t)

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Yeah, she's going to be on the court for 40 years.

But, on the other hand, she's going to be on the court for 40 years!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (w4o6z)

19 >KBJ is single-handedly discrediting progressive jurisprudence for a generation

As Neil Rogers would say, this is swishful thinking.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (rJ48h)

20 hell yeah, now the rest of us need to do so,

and the SC needs to smake VA down hard

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (v6XNT)

21 rule one: never accept a court ruling if it goes again liberal beliefs. rule two: denounce trump for not obeying a lower court ruling that has been thrown out by a higher court

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (CWTWj)

22 I always assumed that the liberal justices had to "drug their feel" simply as a requirement for being liberals.

Posted by: CayleyGraph2015 at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (gJ7tw)

23 "But she needed that time to craft the perfect response that you rethuglicans could understand because you're too stupid to grasp context!"

Posted by: NR Pax at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (BpO1e)

24 Whoa, what a fugly little troll Action Jackson is. In my day, she would be a lazy DMV drone, doing the least work possible with a smirk on her face.

Posted by: Promoted Beyond All Reason at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (oftw2)

25 Did he like the cereal?

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (8mulE)

26 >>>Skip the unsalted peanuts. Start using grapes. Wear a helmet.

oh, I stupidly threw away some older blueberries. I'll rescue them from the trash and put them out there.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (1wjle)

27 20 hell yeah, now the rest of us need to do so,

and the SC needs to smake VA down hard

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (v6XNT)

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The case is before SCOVA, not SCOTUS.

And SCOTUS would side with the new maps based on the rulings in the CA and TX rulings.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (w4o6z)

28 Ace, thanks for the CORVIDUS UPDATAE.

Posted by: pookysgirl, breaking out the fake Latin at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Wt5PA)

29 NEW: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Broadway debut in “& Juliet,” a queer twist on Romeo and Juliet.

Watched the video....

Will these sexual temptations ever stop????

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (Sco7b)

30 crows all look alike to white people

Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 05, 2026 12:18 PM (CWTWj)

31 Ask the left post-WWI that saw the war as an excuse to advance ugliness instead of beauty.

Dada dada
Is all I want to say to you

Posted by: The Police at May 05, 2026 12:18 PM (Riz8t)

32 "Drug their feet"?

Did they overtoes?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (Sk2hR)

33 And what's the left's favorite propaganda slogan...? "Justice delayed is justice denied."

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Well, maybe second-favorite ... after "Kill Whitey!""

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (JqXxE)

34 Because it's now revealed that the Supreme Court "conferenced" the case seven months ago -- meaning they debated and voted on the decision.

But Kagan needed Moar Time to craft her perfect dissent.

You get one week to "craft your dissent".

You lost. You're lucky we're even letting you comment.

Your "dissent" changes nothing.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (xHq83)

35 Using Ace as my Crow Spirit Guide, i tried to attract a crow over the weekend. I put some bread out on one of my backyard tables, and he/she/it/them/lol came to grab it.

But I then put it on a glass table and it spent ten minutes hoping from chair to chair really wanting that bread but freaking out because apparently birds and glass confuse each other (well I suppose glass is rather stoic in its appreciation of birds, until it gets splatted with bird poop, which creates great anger in glass...)

Posted by: TheMewTwix at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (XodLO)

36 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (RHGPo)

Because EVERYTHING will be turned to support the left's religion, or destroyed.

I have to give them credit, though. The left is FAR more zealous for their demonic religion than most Christians are for Jesus, to their utter shame.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (N1DT3)

37 Yeah, that footnote is brutal.
It was completely not needed except to say one thing:
We are tired of your bullshit and your lies.

Not only does it confirm that the Left Bloc were dragging their feet to draft their dissent, it confirms another thing:
The majority had acceded to demands--and promises--of the Left Bloc to take the highly unusual step of ordering additional argument and briefing.

I don't know what lies and promises the Left Bloc made, but they convinced the majority they were acting in good faith 7 months ago.
The footnote makes it clear they have burned all their credibility and good will.
Especially Jackson.

Every Justice, but Roberts, has now written a specific response to attacks by Jackson.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (MtSIY)

38 And what's the left's favorite propaganda slogan...? "Justice delayed is justice denied."
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Well, maybe second-favorite ... after "Kill Whitey!""

I'm gonna get me a shotgun
and kill all the whiteys I see!

Posted by: Garrett Morris at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)

39 Did he like the cereal?
Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (8mulE)

It was Kaboom. Probably. No wonder the crow flees.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (T5E0t)

40 34 You get one week to "craft your dissent".

You lost. You're lucky we're even letting you comment.

Your "dissent" changes nothing.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (xHq83)

======

Kagan et al are taking advantage of the comity of the court, and the rest of the court are figuring it out.

The only thing holding back Thomas and Alito from demanding such things is Roberts who controls calendars.

I think it's most noteworthy, though, that Gorsuch signed onto the opinion by Alito.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (w4o6z)

41 It's a stupid procedural motion that should have been granted unanimously with a single line on a single pdf.

And she went full Leroy Jenkins.

It's not the kind of thing to go full Leroy Jenkins on.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:14 PM (w4o6z)

When you're stupid, you pick stupid things to take a stand on.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 12:21 PM (N1DT3)

42 Good afternoon Ace. May your shelves be properly aligned
I can't understand it. Paul Ryan said that his sister-in-law KBJ would be a great addition to the court. He wouldn't lie would he?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:21 PM (gu0hJ)

43 I really think Jackson is going to be of great value to us on the Court.
She's stupid, opinionated, loud, and genuinely unpleasant by all accounts.

So...like many co-workers, fast food customers and subway riders I am familiar with. Good that the SCOTUS has to put up with it too.

Posted by: Welcome To My World at May 05, 2026 12:21 PM (K1Mmf)

44 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (yTBF+)

45 25 Did he like the cereal?

Posted by: No Name Today at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (8mulE)

Crows are not vegan. Road kill (or maybe steak) is more likely.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (aUMnT)

46 Well, maybe second-favorite ... after "Kill Whitey!""

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (JqXxE)

I always hear that phrase in Chris Farley's voice. Tommy Boy is the better of the two movies, but Black Sheep has some golden moments.

Posted by: pookysgirl's brothers used to tape SNL for her at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (Wt5PA)

47 Ask the left post-WWI that saw the war as an excuse to advance ugliness instead of beauty.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

Much of it ugly, Bauhaus, Brutalism, but Art Deco was also spawned with pretty decorative elements. The Post WW11, International Style, steel and glass was boring. No prettiness whatsoever.

Posted by: Compare Building Lobby 1925 vs. 1955 at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (oftw2)

48 The first time I saw him (if this is just one crow), he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (1wjle)

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The other crows told him you're a big KBJ fan.

Posted by: The_Hoser at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (H4qGm)

49 deliberately dragged her heels on submitting her dissent
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Well I have a dissent to your dissent -

Go fuck yourself. Legally speaking.

And physically. Cunt.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (d997y)

50 That congressional district that was gerrymandered black in Louisiana was insane. A squiggle line that connected all the black areas outside of New Orleans. The state was required to create that monstrosity....there would be no other way to get a majority black district any other way in Louisiana. There is no reason outside of race that Shreveport shares any meaningful connection to Baton Rouge or Alexandria. Different Louisiana cultures....

Posted by: mishdog at May 05, 2026 12:22 PM (IbrTD)

51 she says that granting this motion would show "partisanship" but, as Alito says, she does not explain why not granting it would equally show partisanship

"A fish doesn't know it's underwater."

And Ketanji doesn't even know whether a fish needs a bicycle.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 12:23 PM (VHUov)

52 >>.25 Did he like the cereal?

yup

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:23 PM (1wjle)

53 >>I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.)

Long ago, would walk a couple of blocks to a convenience store to pick up the morning papers. For some reason, this enraged the local crow population, which would announce their displeasure from 3-4 trees on my block. Never did anything to bother them, and the only thing they did to bother me. Crows are a mysterious bunch.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:23 PM (NcvvS)

54 ... we now have almost complete confirmation of the rumor that Obama hack Kagan deliberately dragged her heels on submitting her dissent not because she needed seven months to perfectly craft it ...

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Next you'll be telling me that Kagan and the Commies leaked and slow-walked Dobbs hoping that one of their base would assassinate Kavanaugh and/or more of the "conservative" justices -- or one of them might "retire" or some reason -- first.

Wait, wut?

[h/t Mollie Hemingway]

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:23 PM (JqXxE)

55 Debbie Wasserman Schultz being bounced out of her seat on her seat is the cherry on top of the icing on the cake of gerrymandering. Bye Felicia

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:24 PM (gu0hJ)

56 A fish doesn't know it's underwater.
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Or butter

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:24 PM (d997y)

57 Watching the left howl and sputter as their bullshit rules, that they used to illegally build their power, are swept away is hilarious.

And it is illegal power. Built on unconstitutional rules.

And when the Court rules that ballots cannot be counted after Election Day, expect more.

Note:
In her frothing dissent, Jackson defines "election" as starting as soon as ballots are sent out--and we can't change the rules in the middle of an election, she whines.
But in VA, the Dems are arguing that "election" means only when the votes are fully counted--after election day.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (MtSIY)

58 Her "perfect" dissent, aka:

The Ketanji Brown trousers moment.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (O7YUW)

59 >>>But I then put it on a glass table and it spent ten minutes hoping from chair to chair really wanting that bread but freaking out because apparently birds and glass confuse each other

hah

Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (1wjle)

60 Crows will eat dog food btw. Our border collie refuses to eat until just before bedtime. So crows will come by and snatch kibble all day from his bowl.

Posted by: mishdog at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (IbrTD)

61 I see the NAACP has "asked" for an emergency motion to stop Louisiana from implementing it's new map...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (iTbY5)

I'm waiting for some no name lower court judge to grant a nation wide injunction against redrawing of any maps,

unless the change benefits democrats in the november midterms...

/s?

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (v6XNT)

62
Ace Ka-Booms the crows?

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 12:26 PM (Y8DZL)

63 Long ago, would walk a couple of blocks to a convenience store to pick up the morning papers. For some reason, this enraged the local crow population, which would announce their displeasure from 3-4 trees on my block. Never did anything to bother them, and the only thing they did to bother me. Crows are a mysterious bunch.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:23 PM (NcvvS)

They were trying to do you a favor by squawking out the morning news so you wouldn't have to buy the newspaper.

Posted by: pookysgirl, with the most charitable explanation at May 05, 2026 12:26 PM (Wt5PA)

64 57 Watching the left howl and sputter as their bullshit rules, that they used to illegally build their power, are swept away is hilarious.

And it is illegal power. Built on unconstitutional rules.

And when the Court rules that ballots cannot be counted after Election Day, expect more.

Note:
In her frothing dissent, Jackson defines "election" as starting as soon as ballots are sent out--and we can't change the rules in the middle of an election, she whines.
But in VA, the Dems are arguing that "election" means only when the votes are fully counted--after election day.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (MtSIY)

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Oh, tea leaves!

I love tea leaves.

But Earl Grey is overrated.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (w4o6z)

65 >>>the first time I saw him (if this is just one crow), he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (1wjle)

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Peer pressure. The murder is murder.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (NYInA)

66 I really think Jackson is going to be of great value to us on the Court.

She's stupid, opinionated, loud, and genuinely unpleasant by all accounts.

If Biden had put someone halfway smart, there'd be one more loyal vote for the left but who can actually make an argument.
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This. She's so bad she's pushed the moderates more towards the Thomas/Altio/Gorsuch wing.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (G0vdT)

67 @60/mishdog:

Crows work on a "The Quick and the Hungry" principle.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 05, 2026 12:28 PM (O7YUW)

68 Long ago, would walk a couple of blocks to a convenience store to pick up the morning papers. For some reason, this enraged the local crow population, which would announce their displeasure from 3-4 trees on my block. Never did anything to bother them, and the only thing they did to bother me. Crows are a mysterious bunch.
Posted by: Nazdar

We were warning you that you were just falling for bullshit propaganda, and could save your money.

Posted by: the crows at May 05, 2026 12:28 PM (VHUov)

69 The picture will only happen if there is an offering made of one box of Capn Crunchs Crunchberries!

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:28 PM (fue0v)

70 Who'd athunk prioritizing racism over competence would lead to this?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 12:28 PM (ndZc7)

71 The first time I saw him (if this is just one crow), he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace at May 05, 2026 12:15 PM (1wjle)

Maybe hide your boner?

Posted by: Denny Crane - That's What I Do! at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (dmDsy)

72 As was noted by TJM last thread the Virginia SC is majority GOP, albeit wishy washy. However the number of procedural errors by the Dems which flew right in the face of black letter law are so large I don't think they'll be able to do anything but throw out the gerrymandering. That doesn't even include the BS language of the ballot.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (gu0hJ)

73 Unqualified DEI Fake Justice Ketanji-Brown through another one of her racialist hissy-fits.

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"You do what you think is right and let the law catch up."

-- Thurgood Marshall, The O.G. DEI Hire

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (JqXxE)

74 KBJ looks like an extra from The Wiz.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (utfVc)

75
Well, Collins, Murkowski and Romney seemed to think she was o.k.

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (Y8DZL)

76 So Jumanji Jackson Browne is a theater kid. This explains everything.

Posted by: Walks, quacks, shucks and jives like one at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (TbWk/)

77 This. She's so bad she's pushed the moderates more towards the Thomas/Altio/Gorsuch wing.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (G0vdT)

What she's apparently done is fool people into thinking there are leftard "moderates".

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (d997y)

78 So much was made about her being a black woman, but no one mentioned she's the first midget on the Supreme Court.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (wGerL)

79 72 As was noted by TJM last thread the Virginia SC is majority GOP, albeit wishy washy. However the number of procedural errors by the Dems which flew right in the face of black letter law are so large I don't think they'll be able to do anything but throw out the gerrymandering. That doesn't even include the BS language of the ballot.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (gu0hJ)

=======

Retort:

"It's a tax."

Really, it should be thrown out, but underestimating the cowardice and craven nature of GOP appointed judges is a dangerous game.

"Maybe if I do this, I'll get reappointed."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:30 PM (w4o6z)

80 Oh, tea leaves!

I love tea leaves.

But Earl Grey is overrated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (w4o6z)

Oolong is nice, as is rooibos.

Posted by: Spilling tea at May 05, 2026 12:30 PM (TbWk/)

81 I wonder if recent leftist assassination attempts, KBJ's stupidity and general insanity are behind the SC pushing on this.

Who the hell wants a Dem congress when they are this out of control?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:31 PM (sKqQm)

82 and the SC needs to smake VA down hard

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (v6XNT)

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The case is before SCOVA, not SCOTUS.

And SCOTUS would side with the new maps based on the rulings in the CA and TX rulings.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (w4o6z)

i know it's with state, but we all know it'll end up in front of scotus, so thomas and alito might as well just hand them their ass now...

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:31 PM (v6XNT)

83 82 i know it's with state, but we all know it'll end up in front of scotus, so thomas and alito might as well just hand them their ass now...

Posted by: Sturmtoddler at May 05, 2026 12:31 PM (v6XNT)

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Alito and Thomas let CA do its thing even though there were also arguable breaks with the law around ballot wording.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:32 PM (w4o6z)

84 Maybe hide your boner?

Posted by: Denny Crane - That's What I Do! at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (dmDsy)

https://youtu.be/BbiJBHGVZE4

Professional Eater vs. Grizzly Bear: Hot Dog Eating Contest

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:32 PM (aUMnT)

85 Jackson previously said it was her life goal to perform on a Broadway stage.

The entire federal bench is GAY AF for this kind of nonsense, reflecting the class aspirations of the kind of mid-wits who become lawyers these days.

Federal judges still cannot shut the fuck up about Hamilton, like a bunch of Millennials who've only ever read Harry Potter and have made it their touchstone for discussing anything and everything.

Judge Ho, a conservative on the Fifth Circuit, littered an opinion with Hamilton references, for example. You know, because that's a sober way to write a judicial opinion and spend the limited time and resources of a federal appellate court.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (yfRPb)

86 Also interesting, but not surprising, that Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett sat this one out, as usual, because they are too timid to call out someone who, by any sane standard, should not be anywhere near a judge's chambers, especially not this one.

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I haven't consistently called them "The Weak Sisters" for nothin' ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (JqXxE)

87 Did anyone argue that these gerrymanders were equivalent to racial ghettos.
Because they are.
--
It's not racist to stuff blacks into districts where they can't vote for any other candidate except a Democrat.
Who is white.

That's literally several of minority-majority districts.

Also, those districts segregated blacks from the greater American governance--they have no say in or appeal to the rest of America.

And they eradicated any moderate or centrist Dems in the South because, instead of having to appeal to the general constituency and changing voting patterns of the state as a whole, they were safely cocooned inside illegal bubbles of blue.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (MtSIY)

88 Every time I read Louisiana v. Callais I can't help but think this is between a state and a city in France.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (n5tGW)

89 >>They were trying to do you a favor by squawking out the morning news so you wouldn't have to buy the newspaper.

Sadly, not a crow-speaker.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (NcvvS)

90 86 Also interesting, but not surprising, that Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett sat this one out, as usual, because they are too timid to call out someone who, by any sane standard, should not be anywhere near a judge's chambers, especially not this one.

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I haven't consistently called them "The Weak Sisters" for nothin' ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (JqXxE)

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Barret called Jackson stupid in another ruling a few months ago.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (w4o6z)

91 Blatant homophobia.

Prominent Canadian drag queen, AKA the "Grand Marshal of Progress," found guilty of sex trafficking

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (ndZc7)

92 I think the issues with Ketanji sort of pale in comparison to Kagan's slow walking her dissent so blue states had the opportunity to get ahead of the ruling.

But, by all means, let's discuss how SCOTUS is totally nonpartisan there Mr. Roberts.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (jehhT)

93 Crow is a sign!

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (GD0B3)

94 Did he like the cereal?

yup
Posted by: ace

He likes it! Hey Mikey!

Posted by: Life Lessons at May 05, 2026 12:34 PM (w9Wax)

95 Crow update: I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.) He comes most days now.
.......

I get a huge one every morning. He likes the bird bath.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:34 PM (UjdFS)

96 Grackles are much more common than crows around here. They take the cat food on the back step where I feed my kitty. Dip it in the cat's water bowl to soften it. They only do it April through June and are disinterested the remainder of the year.

Posted by: Bird Hijinks at May 05, 2026 12:34 PM (oftw2)

97 She's so bad, she embarrasses the other leftist rubber stamps into not siding with her, or at least not joining the dissent. I've never seen such enmity on SCOTUS, who typically make a fetish of collegiality.
Posted by: Archimedes

Oh, there was emnity. Warren Burger was hated by those on the right and those on the left. Before that, William Douglas, Felix Frankfurter were hated by some of their colleagues and before those guys, Harlan Fiske Stone.

There is a book, Battles on the Bench, that describes some of the animosity. Petty feuding and dislike are common when you have people stuck in a nearly lifelong 'marriage' with each other and strong views.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:34 PM (E4rtv)

98

I hope the old guys retire soon and scumbags like Thune and the like have no say if they're going to place more liberal idiots like that fuckhead Bush did.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (et1vG)

99 Take the Louisiana win. It’s a big one to go along with the others. Virginia - well it could be a win too.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (Gqar8)

100 Roberts retiring, Thomas getting to be Chief for a year, and then Thomas, Alito, and Roberts all getting replaced by Ho, Oldham, and Willett would be fun.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (w4o6z)

101 But Earl Grey is overrated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

You nothing about teas.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (GD0B3)

102 Prominent Canadian drag queen, AKA the "Grand Marshal of Progress," found guilty of sex trafficking

The left will point out that most pedos are NOT trannies or gender fluid people.

But gay people are a couple of percent and trannies/related are a fraction of a percent.

And they commit sex crimes at orders of magnitude higher rates then straight people

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (sKqQm)

103 I haven't consistently called them "The Weak Sisters" for nothin' ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (JqXxE)

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Barret called Jackson stupid in another ruling a few months ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (w4o6z)
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Yes she did. When you get ACB dissing you, you know everyone is tired of your BS.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (G0vdT)

104 ..know..

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (GD0B3)

105 I love tea leaves.

But Earl Grey is overrated.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:27 PM (w4o6z)

It has to be "hot".

Posted by: Denny Crane - Quoting The Next Generation... at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (dmDsy)

106 >>We were warning you that you were just falling for bullshit propaganda, and could save your money.

This was when they still ran conservative columnists, and being able to do 4 crosswords & a sudoku in the morning was nice. Already knew about 'Name That Party' & 'Republicans Pounce'.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (NcvvS)

107 I had a crow visitor the other day. He had a single feather sticking straight up out of his back. He was making a strange keening sort of sound. I talked to him a little bit, doing that silly thing where you ask if they're OK, as if they can answer you. I didn't notice my neighbor watching. He told me they make that sound all the time and he thinks they're begging.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (mkw2N)

108 >>I get a huge one every morning.

Posted by: that's what she said! at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (Y1sOo)

109 KBJ is dumb, Kagan is smart.

You should always hope your enemies are stupid.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (sKqQm)

110 I can't stop laughing at Jumanji in her Official Midget Dunce costume in that clip. She should wear it in court.

Posted by: far cry at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (X+NGn)

111 101 But Earl Grey is overrated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,

You nothing about teas.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (GD0B3)

======

I'm very much with Ted Lasso when it comes to tea.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (w4o6z)

112 Squirrels > Crows

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (sKqQm)

113 All crow groomers know that you've got to start 'em young...

Posted by: UncleJefe at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (gAuAm)

114 Maybe hide your boner?

Posted by: Denny Crane - That's What I Do! at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (dmDsy)

I get a huge one every morning. He likes the bird bath.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:34 PM (UjdFS)

Sorry about that.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (aUMnT)

115 English Breakfast > Earl Grey

Posted by: More PG Tips about tea at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (TbWk/)

116 Jumanji Samuel L Jackson-Brown is the epitome of DEI hires.

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (IifOV)

117 If that crow asks you if you like wearing mime makeup or if there is anyone you want to take revenge on, I'd stop talking to him for a while.

Posted by: Nelly at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (6+ehB)

118 Crow is a sign!

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:33 PM (GD0B3)

That Ace has a thing for Zombie Brandon Lee?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (dK+Kv)

119 KBJ also won't shut up. She often talks twice as much as everyone else put together.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (dVqc8)

120 NEW: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Broadway debut in “& Juliet,” a queer twist on Romeo and Juliet.

The play features ‘May,’ Juliet’s he/she/they best friend.

Jackson previously said it was her life goal to perform on a Broadway stage.

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What, a gender- and race-swapped Othello wasn't available?

She could have played Othello's white male nobleman husband "Desmonda" ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (JqXxE)

121 36 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?
Posted by: SMOD

Because they are violently ugly and want everything in the world to reflect that so they look normal.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (BpO1e)

122 > KBJ looks like an extra from The Wiz.

She has a really strange physiognomy. From the short videos I've seen of her Broadway appearance, she looks practically disabled. As if she can only walk a short ways. And she looks really, really short. Like 4'11" short.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (mkw2N)

123 Why do crows fly back to the sky every time you walk by?

Posted by: If I were a Carpenter at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (Cqx++)

124 One of the crows is the three-eyed raven.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (w4o6z)

125 Hi Ace. I’m gonna be the obnoxious spelling police.
Threw not through. Otherwise, great article.

Posted by: LMD at May 05, 2026 12:37 PM (hUI3V)

126 The left is FAR more zealous for their demonic religion than most Christians are for Jesus, to their utter shame.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (N1DT3)

I don't think it's so much that. Christ does not demand zealotry. Demons do.

When pushed - the world and in particular Satan and his minions - is going to find that there is no one more firm or certain in their belief than those in Christ the Lord.

Communists and Islamists mistake the "tolerance" level of Christians for many assorted levels of their constant streams of bullshit insult and injustice, for weakness and a faint heart, as opposed to a fealty and will they could never dream up let alone imitate or understand. By the time they feel its force, it will be too late.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:38 PM (d997y)

127 One of the crows is the three-eyed raven.

Oh don't worry about him, that's completely normal

Posted by: Tzeentch at May 05, 2026 12:38 PM (sKqQm)

128 KBJ on Broadway? WTAF
*searches online for tickets*

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:38 PM (UjdFS)

129 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?
Posted by: SMOD

Post-modernism. Anything that embodies truth or beauty must be destroyed in pursuit of the belief that there is no truth or beauty.

Posted by: Merely narratives and preferences at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (TbWk/)

130
Justice delayed is justice denied, but the left owns justice so...

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (Y8DZL)

131 Persistence is key with seducing crows. It took a full summer for my local flock to understand the "peanuts" whistle, and that I wouldn't always produce peanuts on demand. (I didn't want the WHOLE SKY OF CROWS that would otherwise descend on me...) Now it is just a family group of about 20.

Sounds like you have a scout sent by the Head Crow to see if it is safe. They have Heard Things about your shelves, and what if you want to use crows to fix them?

Posted by: Sabrina Chase at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (Y9Vvl)

132 When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.

Install a game camera?

Posted by: Oddbob at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (vTZFs)

133 May she stay on the court for as long as she wants, writing lone, angry dissents

Some on X wrote that she may be unintentionally pushing the other lefties on the court to avoid going with extra-constitutional decisions because they don't want to have to share any space with her. Minor blessings, I hope.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (diia5)

134 And SCOTUS would side with the new maps based on the rulings in the CA and TX rulings.
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Agree.

But if--and this is a big if--and only if VA had followed the law in enacting and passing the redistricting.

The redistricting in VA is fully legal but for the illegal methods undertaken to pass it.

But, as others have pointed out, it would not have passed if they had followed the rules in passing it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (MtSIY)

135 "When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture."

So, build a shelf, and while your crow visitor is admiring your craftmanship, snap a quick photo.

Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (Vpqw1)

136 Here is my take on gerrymandering.

When I see 40% of the Representatives from New England as Republicans, I will start to listen to the sudden leftist complaints about gerrymandering.

Until that point you FA and now you've FO

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (sKqQm)

137 Problem is: all those old white guys (and Thomas, who is just a white guy wannabe, according to the Left), are all going to retire or croak, and that ignorant bitch will still be there, and may have more fellow travelers by then.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (QaH55)

138 Paul Ryan personally assured us she could handle the job of SCOTUS Justice.

NARRATOR: Paul Ryan lied.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (dVqc8)

139 Crow update: I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.)

Are you saying that we all look alike?!

Posted by: The Crows at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (4NO2D)

140 Romeo and Julius?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (gu0hJ)

141 >>Posted by: Paul at May 05, 2026 12:38 PM (rJjpq)

Never heard you complain about New England's complete lack of Republican representation before. Thanks!

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:41 PM (NcvvS)

142 Paul Ryan personally assured us she could handle the job of SCOTUS Justice.

NARRATOR: Paul Ryan lied.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM

In fairness, she's his sister-in-law. What else could he say?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 12:41 PM (4NO2D)

143 Paul Ryan personally assured us she could handle the job of SCOTUS Justice.

NARRATOR: Paul Ryan lied.

In fairness my gym bro offered to let me do that thing in his mouth if I said that so...come on your guys understand right?

Posted by: Paul Ryan at May 05, 2026 12:41 PM (sKqQm)

144 134 Agree.

But if--and this is a big if--and only if VA had followed the law in enacting and passing the redistricting.

The redistricting in VA is fully legal but for the illegal methods undertaken to pass it.

But, as others have pointed out, it would not have passed if they had followed the rules in passing it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (MtSIY)

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I seem to remember CA breaking a law or two in getting their maps to the voters, and SCOTUS signed off on it 9-0.

Best case at SCOTUS challening it would be a 5-4 decision supporting it (Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh in the minority).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:41 PM (w4o6z)

145 One of the crows is the three-eyed raven.
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Oh don't worry about him, that's completely normal

I know I'd like to have three eyes. Wouldn't you?

Posted by: Montgomery Burns at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (vTZFs)

146 Some GOP state legislators are dragging their feet on fixing these SCOTUS -declared unconstitutional gerrymanders. They're far more concerned about the welfare of a select few politicians than of the party or the country.

Posted by: 29Victor at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (0MjtC)

147 Crow update: I am getting one crow visitor. (I think it's one.) He comes most days now. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to post a good photo of him, but my photos are terrible. Also, they're not improving.

When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.

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We once setup a motion-sensor video camera to identify neighbors whose dogs were shitting in our front yard without cleaning up after their dogs -- so we could confront them with evidence after they continually denied it.

Anyway, maybe you could rig-up some kind of motion detector in order to snap some good photos. Only problem is, of course, you might get the camera tripped by other movements in the area ... especially on windy days.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (JqXxE)

148 >>crows all look alike to white people

The other day there were 3 crows doing some sort of dogfight over the conservation land next door. It was pretty cool to watch but got confusing cause they all do look alike and it was hard to tell who was chasing whom.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (viF8m)

149 You get one week to "craft your dissent".

You lost. You're lucky we're even letting you comment.

Your "dissent" changes nothing.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (xHq83)

This. There should be no time wasted for "dissents", well-crafted or otherwise.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (utfVc)

150 146 Some GOP state legislators are dragging their feet on fixing these SCOTUS -declared unconstitutional gerrymanders. They're far more concerned about the welfare of a select few politicians than of the party or the country.

Posted by: 29Victor at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (0MjtC)

======

There will be a lot more changes for 2028.

Some of these states have real procedural issues like calling legislatures into session just to hear it, all while primaries have already started.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (w4o6z)

151 135 "When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture."

So, build a shelf, and while your crow visitor is admiring your craftmanship, snap a quick photo.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (Vpqw1)

The noisy collapse will scare them all off.

Posted by: Rattle bang crash and clang at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (TbWk/)

152 132 When he sees me he flies off, so I've only got a second to grab the picture.

Install a game camera?
Posted by: Oddbob at May 05, 2026 12:39 PM (vTZFs)

Or re-focus your toilet cam to the outside?

Posted by: Denny Crane - Again, I Have Been Here..... at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (dmDsy)

153 I know I'd like to have three eyes. Wouldn't you?
Posted by: Montgomery Burns at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (vTZFs)

We have a club. Free membership for the first 100 new acolytes! And yes, your first three mutations are free!

Posted by: The Tzeentch booster club at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (sKqQm)

154
Impeachment.
Just saying.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (2Ez/1)

155
I see the NAACP has "asked" for an emergency motion to stop Louisiana from implementing it's new map...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (iTbY5)

This is the same NAACP that was founded in 1910 by a bunch of pasty white people (and that commie WEB DuBois as the token negro), and didn't have a black President of the organization until 1975.

The NAACP is still nothing more than a commie cocksucker Donk organization who only exists as a means of controlling Black Americans by white leftists.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (y9nCu)

156 Oh goodness I have season tickets to the theatre and " & Juliet" is coming up. I had no idea that was the 'plot.' Hard pass.

Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (tZg+I)

157 I would imagine that if the Democrats get back into power and pack SCOTUS we may be looking at Ketanji Brown Jackson as a moderate, compared to the clown show they'd force down our throats.

If not moderate, at least wholly ineffectual.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (jehhT)

158 78
lol

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (UjdFS)

159 All you white people look alike to us.

Posted by: The crows at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (2Ez/1)

160 It would be amusing to see the Rs impeach KBJ for stupidity.

A lot of other things would have to shift towards sanity in our culture before you get to that though.

Hell Kagan wrote Obamacare then ruled it constitutional and that is a clear ethics violation that should have gotten her impeached...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (sKqQm)

161 Kemp is allegedly fighting doing anything regarding gerrymandered facial districts in Georgia. He is a first class douchebag

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (gu0hJ)

162 he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace

Did you provide milk?

Posted by: Stu Podaso at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (qRa1H)

163 154
Impeachment.
Just saying.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (2Ez/1)

=======

I can give you 3 GOP senators who would vote for acquittal.

Can you give me 17 Democrat senators who would vote for conviction?

Impeachment is failure theater. And moral victories of the asterisk on her name mean nothing when she gets to go back to work and take her anger out on us.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (w4o6z)

164 I had a cute little interaction yesterday.

My gym has an elevator. I'm walking by the elevator and a little guy, maybe two years old comes out. He's alone. I glance around and I see his mom coming from the stairway. She has that mom look as she's approaching her son, like, "Don't do that again. You can't do that. It's not safe."

Little guy has the biggest grin on his face and he doubles over and dances as he celebrates his adventure.

I smiled at the mom and said, "He's so proud of himself!"

She agreed.

Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 12:45 PM (mkw2N)

165 I know I'd like to have three eyes. Wouldn't you?
Posted by: Montgomery Burns

Doesn't end well.

Posted by: 3rd Eye Blind at May 05, 2026 12:45 PM (w9Wax)

166 The redistricting in VA is fully legal but for the illegal methods undertaken to pass it.

But, as others have pointed out, it would not have passed if they had followed the rules in passing it.

Even if they had followed every procedural rule (they didn't - at all) it should never have been allowed to go to a referendum with the language used to describe it on the ballot. Restore fairness?! Howzabout you KMA.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 12:45 PM (Riz8t)

167 Alito and Thomas let CA do its thing even though there were also arguable breaks with the law around ballot wording.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
====
Rule of Four. Got to have four justices willing to hear a case and then there is the whole strategy around defensive denials. The whole federal courts muddle on the right comes from the wishy washy application of constitutional principles like equal protection clause to the nasty business of election law and process. Same problem with firearm laws. How much 'federal' should the rulings on processes and law be versus states.

I don't particularly think that most of the justices really want to be state supervisors of elections so they naturally defer on a lot of state based crap that they really shouldn't. Like states not following their own laws in cases involving federal elections should technically result in reversals by federal courts.

But the fact that these often occur most in blue states with blue state judges picked via the blue slip veto by Democrat senators, you get cases with bad facts and little to go by to reverse at higher appellate court levels.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (E4rtv)

168 Racial not facial. Hmm....

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (gu0hJ)

169 We once setup a motion-sensor video camera to identify neighbors whose dogs were shitting in our front yard without cleaning up after their dogs -- so we could confront them with evidence after they continually denied it.

Anyway, maybe you could rig-up some kind of motion detector in order to snap some good photos. Only problem is, of course, you might get the camera tripped by other movements in the area ... especially on windy days.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (JqXxE)

Most cheapo webcams now come with software that allows setting up motion detection and capture.

We know who you are, dogshitters.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (dK+Kv)

170 Whenever I see that clip I wonder if she is abnormally short, or everyone else is tall. And her costume makes her look like a dwarf.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (OoFl2)

171 Flashback: the unqualified DEI racialist larped as a Broadway "star" in a gay rewrite of Romeo and Juliet featuring nonbinary characters.

I hope the SecServ had the decency to offer the agents who covered her psych help afterward.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (diia5)

172 So much was made about her being a black woman, but no one mentioned she's the first midget on the Supreme Court.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM

Is she shorter than the skeksi RGB?

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 12:46 PM (4NO2D)

173 I named my crow visitor Jim Crow 2.0.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:47 PM (UjdFS)

174 164 I had a cute little interaction yesterday.

My gym has an elevator. I'm walking by the elevator and a little guy, maybe two years old comes out. He's alone. I glance around and I see his mom coming from the stairway. She has that mom look as she's approaching her son, like, "Don't do that again. You can't do that. It's not safe."

Little guy has the biggest grin on his face and he doubles over and dances as he celebrates his adventure.

I smiled at the mom and said, "He's so proud of himself!"

She agreed.
Posted by: bonhomme at May 05, 2026 12:45 PM (mkw2N)

Narrator: later that day, she permanently beat the child's confidence, curiosity, independence, and sense of adventure out of him.

Posted by: For her convenience, which is paramount at May 05, 2026 12:47 PM (TbWk/)

175
Romeo and Julius?
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Black Romeo and Orange Julius.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 12:47 PM (Cqx++)

176 Romeo and Julius?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:40 PM (gu0hJ)

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* snort *

Antoinette and Cleopatra

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:47 PM (JqXxE)

177 Grok sez KBJ is 5'1", but I think 2 inches of that is the calluses on her feet.

Posted by: Homely Troll at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (oftw2)

178 KBJ is supposedly an inch taller then RBG.

So in the future Satan might not be able to put his beer on her head like he is doing now with RBG

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (sKqQm)

179 I have a chicken named Crow, does that count? I’ll send him your way.

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (yUiGU)

180 KBJ’s single objective is to subvert the constitution and undermine American jurisprudence- just as her friends in the lower courts have done.

Caw.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (JW6Az)

181 But I don't understands why every time I farts I blows off my tenny shoes.

Posted by: KBJ at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (GSuqO)

182 When you're stupid, you pick stupid things to take a stand on.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 12:21 PM (N1DT3)

Gentlemen, this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture to be done on somebody's part.

And we're just the jurists to do it!

Posted by: Kagan, Jackson and Sotomajor at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (zafwz)

183 I just misgendered my chicken…oh the humanity.

Posted by: Cray Cray at May 05, 2026 12:48 PM (yUiGU)

184 173 I named my crow visitor Jim Crow 2.0.
Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:47 PM
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That creepy old guy in Delaware used to call me Jim Eagle.

Posted by: Jim Crow 2.0 at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (2Ez/1)

185 God forbid if Sotomayor's diabetes causes her to die before November. If you think the Dems are nuts now, Katie bar the door.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (gu0hJ)

186 149 You get one week to "craft your dissent".

You lost. You're lucky we're even letting you comment.

Your "dissent" changes nothing.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (xHq83)

This. There should be no time wasted for "dissents", well-crafted or otherwise.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (utfVc)
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I'm a little more forgiving. After the majority finalizes their opinion, dissent has, hmmm, 2 weeks.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (G0vdT)

187 185 God forbid if Sotomayor's diabetes causes her to die before November. If you think the Dems are nuts now, Katie bar the door.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (gu0hJ)

=======

I thought she looked like shit and at death's door in 2017 at Trump's first inauguarl.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (w4o6z)

188 Today I learned that there is a real word called 'fugacity,' a term I would previously have judged to be high in bogosity.

Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (N8ZBc)

189 Has Skip been by? I am starving. It’s almost noon.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (OoFl2)

190 We have a club. Free membership for the first 100 new acolytes! And yes, your first three mutations are free!
Posted by: The Tzeentch booster club at May 05, 2026 12:43 PM (sKqQm

******

Are there any free Crunch berries? That's the deal- breaker for me.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (fue0v)

191 he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace

Did you provide milk?
Posted by: Stu Podaso
......

Ace, instead of cereal try some of those scrambled eggs.

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (UjdFS)

192 I can give you 3 GOP senators who would vote for acquittal.

Can you give me 17 Democrat senators who would vote for conviction?

Math is raciss.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (vTZFs)

193 Piper is here. Ixnay on the shortie jokes.

Posted by: Homely Troll at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (oftw2)

194 Imagine this. Biden said he was searching for the best black woman to put in the court, and he found this dunce. If this is the best I’d hate to see the worst.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (JW6Az)

195 How KBJ writes her dissents now:

Dear Law Clerks: Write like the dissent thing. And you better make it sound GOOD

How KBJ will write her dissents in the future:

Dear ChatGPT: Write like the dissent thing. And you better make it sound GOOD

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)

196 Maybe Ace could put out fresh hobo meat for the crows.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (77rzZ)

197 I see the NAACP has "asked" for an emergency motion to stop Louisiana from implementing it's new map...
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Why are they so desperate to hold that single, illegal, extra seat?
Folks don't understand how extremely perfected gerrymandering has become.

I posted it before but Rs flipped 8 seats in 2024.
In what would have been, 20+ years ago, a wave election that would have seen 20-40 House seats flip.

That is how precise, and how far, Dems have pushed the limit of gerrymandering--so many seats are safe even in a wave.
But that cuts the other way--Rs are isolated in blue states to such safe districts, they can't flip them in a blue wave either.

4 of those flipped in 2024 were by less than 2%. All of those incumbents are running.

All the "conventional wisdom" of 2026, that the party out-of-power loses seats never answers "which seats?"

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (MtSIY)

198 188 Today I learned that there is a real word called 'fugacity,' a term I would previously have judged to be high in bogosity.
Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM
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The pomposity!

Posted by: Jackie Chiles at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (2Ez/1)

199 The 14th Amendment is outdated as there are no longer any freed slaves for it to protect.

Just saying

Posted by: Operator Error at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (yk/I+)

200 191 Concur. Crows love eggs.

Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (N8ZBc)

201 BTW I don’t dance for peanuts, cheap bitch.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (JW6Az)

202 Beretta Holding and Ruger Agree to Partnership

by FRANK MINITER posted on May 4, 2026
NEWS, ARMED CITIZEN

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. and Beretta Holding S.A. have announced a strategic cooperation agreement.
This collaboration began last year as a contentious disagreement between the two companies—as of last March, Beretta Holding S.A., the Luxembourg-based parent of the iconic Italian gunmaker Beretta, had amassed a 9.95 percent stake in Ruger.

The shared agreement will allow Beretta to increase its ownership of Ruger to up to 25 percent of the company’s outstanding shares (NYSE: RGR). According to the press release, the minimum partial tender offer price shall be $44.80 per share in cash.
Beretta had been promoting four individuals for seats on the Ruger board. But, according to this agreement, Beretta will “nominate up to two independent directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and regulatory approval.

https://tinyurl.com/43y76tvh

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (xHq83)

203 >>>85 God forbid if Sotomayor's diabetes causes her to die before November. If you think the Dems are nuts now,

they will insist it is now a permanent "Wise Latina" seat and only abuelas are elgible

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (jGJov)

204 This Juliet play, like many other examples, aren't really about making good art or theater. It's about always pushing the leftist propaganda. And they get people to pay for it!

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (n5tGW)

205 Stop stealing my nic, racist.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (JW6Az)

206 Doesn't end well.
Posted by: 3rd Eye Blind at May 05, 2026 12:45 PM (w9Wax)

Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (zafwz)

207 Impeachment is failure theater. And moral victories of the asterisk on her name mean nothing when she gets to go back to work and take her anger out on us.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
=====
Parliament gave that power up because they found it useless themselves. Framers were mixed on it due to the Convention occurring while the famous failed impeachment trial of Hastings was going on in Parliament. That went on for years before it finally ended in failure.

With a unitary executive that could fire and hire who they wanted, the only thing impeachment could really be aimed at was the President and VP, despite early attempts to use it (Sen. Blount) for senators and later for a Supreme Court justice, Chase, that they hated. Both of those impeachments failed. It only worked on lower court judges like one that went literally insane, and for those that were convicted of crimes.

The major flaw in the Founder's thinking was the universal approbation of political parties but yet these same gentlemen promptly created a party system that is literally extra-constitutional and to have expected otherwise was foolish as a matter of history and political theory (see Why Parties by Aldrich).

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (E4rtv)

208 177 Grok sez KBJ is 5'1", but I think 2 inches of that is the calluses on her feet.
Posted by: Homely Troll at May 05, 2026

Hmmm. I am 5’1. Maybe her proportions are all wonky. In which case I feel badly about making fun of her.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (OoFl2)

209 203 >>>85 God forbid if Sotomayor's diabetes causes her to die before November. If you think the Dems are nuts now,

they will insist it is now a permanent "Wise Latina" seat and only abuelas are elgible
Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 12:51 PM (jGJov)
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She must be on Ozempic for her diabetes. She's lost a lot of weight.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (G0vdT)

210 Piper is here. Ixnay on the shortie jokes.
Posted by: Homely Troll at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (oftw2)

Bring on the kale jokes!

Posted by: far cry at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (X+NGn)

211 Flashback: the unqualified DEI racialist larped as a Broadway "star" in a gay rewrite of Romeo and Juliet featuring nonbinary characters.

But, hard! what cock through yonder window throbs?
It is the east, and Julio is the sun.

Posted by: Homeo and Julieit at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (TbWk/)

212 Stop stealing my nic, racist.
Posted by: The Crow

Up your beak.
Posted by: Brandon Lee

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (xHq83)

213 204 This Juliet play, like many other examples, aren't really about making good art or theater. It's about always pushing the leftist propaganda. And they get people to pay for it!
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 12:52 PM (n5tGW)
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So, like late night shows?

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (G0vdT)

214 fugacity

Bach's production rate when on tour.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (aUMnT)

215 Crows are a menace to other birds and their chicks. Crows raid nests, eat the eggs, gobble up nestlings and cause chaos!

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (GD0B3)

216 KJB is the result of social media politics

Get these clowns the hell out of here.

Its always a countdown to violence with these assholes

Fuck you and your "Social Justice"

We have Justice per The god damned US Constitution

Posted by: melodicmetal at May 05, 2026 12:53 PM (61TgR)

217 Beretta Holding and Ruger Agree to Partnership"

That's nothing. Wilson Combat has a new model out.
It's called...
...
...

The Bulwark.

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (XuXeR)

218 We eat by sight, not smell. If you read the comments you would know that. Pieces of apples are one good visual clue, dummy.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (JW6Az)

219 There is probably a nice bird nest nearby and the crow is trying to destroy it.

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (GD0B3)

220 204 This Juliet play, like many other examples, aren't really about making good art or theater. It's about always pushing the leftist propaganda. And they get people to pay for it!
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at

And it’s such a disrespectful way to use a rare talent God gave them. Broadway voices are amazing.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (OoFl2)

221
KJB is just Jasmine Crockett on the supreme court

Posted by: Frank Barone at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (IifOV)

222 Piper is here. Ixnay on the shortie jokes.
Posted by: Homely Troll at May 05, 2026 12:50 PM (oftw2)

Bring on the kale jokes!
Posted by: far cry

Always cook kale in coconut oil. Makes it much easier to slide out into the trash can.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (xHq83)

223 .
KBJ be RBG reincarnated.
.
Lawsy, lawsy ... I be terrified.

Posted by: Marooned at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (kt8QE)

224 KJB looks like 10 pounds of shit on a 2 pound bag.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (JW6Az)

225 How far are we from hearing about brawls in the cloak room!

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (G0vdT)

226 One advantage of having a short girlfriend/wife is that as a guy you can put your favorite snacks in the high shelves and be confident she won't snag them

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (sKqQm)

227 Kale is no different than okra, right ?

Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (GD0B3)

228 he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace

Did you provide milk?
Posted by: Stu Podaso

Don't try to chestfeed the crows. It just won't work.

Posted by: Unless you lure them with something shiny at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (TbWk/)

229 The Dems have plans to pack the court with crazies far more radical than KBJ.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (NpAcC)

230 227 Kale is no different than okra, right ?
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:55

Both delicious.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (OoFl2)

231 Today I learned that there is a real word called 'fugacity,' a term I would previously have judged to be high in bogosity.

Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (N8ZBc)

That was the bane of many a Thermodynamics student.

Thermo Professor seemed to relish torturing students with it every year.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (dK+Kv)

232 She's so bad, she embarrasses the other leftist rubber stamps into not siding with her, or at least not joining the dissent. I've never seen such enmity on SCOTUS, who typically make a fetish of collegiality.
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We're going to see something like 6-1-2 opinions, where Kagan and Sotomayor have a single line of their concurrence opinion to the dissent: "we join the minority in the ruling only but do not join the dissent opinion."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (MtSIY)

233 I would imagine that if the Democrats get back into power and pack SCOTUS we may be looking at Ketanji Brown Jackson as a moderate, compared to the clown show they'd force down our throats.

If not moderate, at least wholly ineffectual.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 12:44 PM (jehhT)

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

Can you say Supreme Court Justices Maxine Waters and Hank Brown?

/I might consider defecting to Venezuela ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (JqXxE)

234 KBJ be RBG reincarnated.
.

I suspect if you gave them each a truth drug RBG would claim that KBJ is one of those inferiors for which R v W was intended, and KBJ would argue RBG was one of those white devils that need to be gotten rid of...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (sKqQm)

235 KBJ was put on the court for her politics, not her jurisprudence.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:56 PM (G0vdT)

236 >> I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.

Wearing a bag over your face is an option. Just sayin.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (JW6Az)

237 Talking about crows and racial gerrymandering.

That's rayciss, yo

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (gu0hJ)

238 I was her stand-in on Broadway. Humble brag.

Posted by: Tamera McLaughlin at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (Y1sOo)

239 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (77rzZ)

240 Ketangi Brown Jackson is the Temu Whoopie Goldberg of The Supremes.

Posted by: fly gal at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (Otsi6)

241 Crow #1 - There's some good food over there, but be careful.

Crow #2 - Why?

Crow #1 - That Ewok throws stuff at you if he sees you.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (n5tGW)

242 >>>She must be on Ozempic for her diabetes. She's lost a lot of weight.

she's on the RBG powerlifting/ Crossfit plan

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (jGJov)

243 >> Both delicious

Stone her!!

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (JW6Az)

244 >>Hmmm. I am 5’1. Maybe her proportions are all wonky. In which case I feel badly about making fun of her.

Don't. There's so much about her to make fun of!

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (NcvvS)

245 I'm a little more forgiving. After the majority finalizes their opinion, dissent has, hmmm, 2 weeks.
Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (G0vdT)

Only time a dissent might be useful is if the court revisits the issue in future, which could be many years later, if at all.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (utfVc)

246 227 Kale is no different than okra, right ?
Posted by: runner at May 05, 2026 12:55 PM (GD0B3)

No, you can actually prepare okra in a manner that makes it edible.

Posted by: Kale is animal fodder for animals you hate at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (TbWk/)

247 I'll show all you dumb hillbilly h8ters how smart I akshully be when I write an opinion that clearly defines what a woman is!

Posted by: Ketanji! at May 05, 2026 12:58 PM (5rh/l)

248 Oolong is nice, as is rooibos.

LOVE

Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (DgMqy)

249 We eat by sight, not smell. If you read the comments you would know that. Pieces of apples are one good visual clue, dummy.

Posted by: The Crow at May 05, 2026 12:54 PM (JW6Az)

Crows are protected but can be dispatched if they are in the act of depredation, in the sense of crop depredation.

A common saying is that Crows are always in the act of depredation or coming from or going to an act of depredation.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (dK+Kv)

250 Completely irrelevant but there is 1 kitty in Saijo’s crate and1 kitty on top of it. He is very upset about this but isn’t allowed to chase kitties or roo roo at them (he does not bark. He only says roo roo). He is just sitting there staring at them, then staring at me, then back at them.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (OoFl2)

251 239 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (77rzZ)

Bruh.

Posted by: Edgar Allen Poe at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (TbWk/)

252 199 The 14th Amendment is outdated as there are no longer any freed slaves for it to protect.
Posted by: Operator Error
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Had not the Scotus before the Civil War interpreted the privileges and immunities provision in the US Constitution properly, there was no need for it. But they didn't, in part because slavery became THE issue for the roughly 50 years before the Civil War. Simply put, privileges and immunities should have been interpreted as the Rights of Englishmen encoded via common law at the time of Independence. And that no state could deny such to its citizens nor legitimate travelers going through the state. The Marshall court ignored rights of citizens for the most part and Barron v. Baltimore refused to apply the Bill of Rights to the states. Taney was no friend of civil rights and liberties either. So we had a civil war because the branches could not come to an agreement to end slavery which contradicted our own statements on independence.

The Court in Slaughterhouse and Cruikshank promptly shat on the duplicative and clear language imposing the privileges and immunities clause in the 14th on states as well when they had the chance.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (E4rtv)

253 194 Imagine this. Biden said he was searching for the best black woman to put in the court, and he found this dunce. If this is the best I’d hate to see the worst.

Count your blessings. Biden might have decided to put the first openly tranny justice on SCOTUS, and we'd all be talking about Justice Dylan Mulroney.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:00 PM (Riz8t)

254 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?"

Nevermore

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 01:00 PM (XuXeR)

255 I'm starting to worry Ace is becoming Brooks Hatlen.

Posted by: Fatty McFattington at May 05, 2026 01:00 PM (uHU6e)

256 English Breakfast > Earl Grey

Posted by: More PG Tips about tea at May 05, 2026 12:36 PM (TbWk/)

---

Lipton Canned Iced Tea > all others

Posted by: That's BRISK, baby! at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (H4qGm)

257 Ace, you need to set up a camera where he normally lands. Then you can post footage of man-crow interaction.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (w6EFb)

258 FWIW, Clarence Thomas is about the only justice interested in killing some of these old bad decisions by Scotus that were literal amendments to the Constitution by the court by ruling that the plain language of the provisions did not mean what they said.

See 9th Amendment, the Guarantee Clause, the Contract clause, the 4th Amendment, privileges and immunities (twice!), etc.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (E4rtv)

259 KBJ is the Hank Johnson of Jasmine Crocketts

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (affD0)

260 There is no progressive jurisprudence. It is entirely outcome-based decision making.

Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (RAxGY)

261 Today I learned that there is a real word called 'fugacity,' a term I would previously have judged to be high in bogosity.
Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (N8ZBc)

Yeah. I have heard it used in chemistry, to describe the "potency", if you will, of a reactant in a reaction. It does not have a number attached to it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (utfVc)

262 Ace, you need to set up a camera where he normally lands. Then you can post footage of man-crow interaction.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (w6EFb)

That's hot.

Posted by: AOFHQ at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (TbWk/)

263 Crows are a menace to other birds and their chicks. Crows raid nests, eat the eggs, gobble up nestlings and cause chaos!
Posted by: runner
......

Democrats of the bird world?

Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (UjdFS)

264 No, you can actually prepare okra in a manner that makes it edible.
Posted by: Kale is animal fodder for animals you hate

Kale is decoration for a salad bar so you don't see the ice.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (xHq83)

265 Today I learned that there is a real word called 'fugacity,' a term I would previously have judged to be high in bogosity.

Posted by: gp at May 05, 2026 12:49 PM (N8ZBc)

That was the bane of many a Thermodynamics student.

Thermo Professor seemed to relish torturing students with it every year.

Fugacity sounds like it should be an attribute of Sly and the Family Stone.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (Riz8t)

266 I think the key with animals, any sort, is to be consistent. Same clothes, same time, same food.

Even today, after 10 years, if I've got sunglasses and a hoodie on they freak out like they don't know me.

They're also stupid.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (jehhT)

267 Romeo and Julius?
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Gnomeo and Julius...

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (Sco7b)

268 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (77rzZ)

Bruh.
Posted by: Edgar Allen Poe

Twice a season.

Posted by: Pittsburgh Steelers at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (K4JMi)

269 >>>Oolong is nice, as is rooibos.

Speaking of made up words.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (dK+Kv)

270 he did allow me to come out on to the deck and throw some cereal towards him without fleeing. I don't know why he's more skittish now, flying away if he even sees me through the window.
Posted by: ace
===================
Maybe don't wear your KABOOM! clown mask, and see if he is calmer.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (kj/CD)

271 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (Zz0t1)

272 Can you say Supreme Court Justices Maxine Waters
Posted by: ShainS
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Apparently Waters has been missing votes and is MIA in public for awhile now. Would not be surprised to see a sudden vacancy in her district soon.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (E4rtv)

273 The Dems last three picks for the SC have been 1) the first lesbian justice, Kagan (probably), 2) Hispanic, Sotomayor 3) black woman , KBJ. How's the diversity working out for you Dems?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 01:03 PM (gu0hJ)

274 What really says it all is that the other liberals would not touch it, let alone join Jackson or defend her. She is simply too embarrassing even for them to sign onto. Also interesting, but not surprising, that Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett sat this one out, as usual, because they are too timid to call out someone who, by any sane standard, should not be anywhere near a judge's chambers, especially not this one.

Roberts does not believe there are right wing judges or left wing judges. Only judges.

I hope the things they have against him are revealed, soon.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:04 PM (Zz0t1)

275 The best thing about the Obama library is that it looks just like my favorite butt plug, except I can go inside of it instead of the other way around!

Posted by: Pete Buttegag at May 05, 2026 01:04 PM (864Ya)

276 fugacity

Bach's production rate when on tour.
Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know

The ~~judges~~ justices would also have accepted a Carnac The Magnificent sock.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:04 PM (VHUov)

277 He gave up and told the kitties they can have the stupid crate. He doesn’t really use it anyway.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:04 PM (OoFl2)

278 See 9th Amendment, the Guarantee Clause, the Contract clause, the 4th Amendment, privileges and immunities (twice!), etc.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:01 PM (E4rtv)

Second Amendment.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:04 PM (dK+Kv)

279 Roberts does not believe there are right wing judges or left wing judges. Only judges.

That's what he says, because he's trying to act as a PR agent for SCOTUS. He isn't so stupid as to actually believe it.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (Riz8t)

280 They're also stupid.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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And yet smarter with a much smaller brain than Justice Action Jackson. They just don't have the law clerks to put out her bird brained decisions in English word salads.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (E4rtv)

281 7 Why is it always necessary to culturally appropriate a play and deform it into something ugly ?
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (RHGPo

Uncreativity.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (rkhDX)

282
Democrats of the bird world?
Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (UjdFS)

Have you heard?

About the bird?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (Zz0t1)

283 Ketanji, Ketanji
When will those clouds all disappear?
Ketanji, Ketanji
Where will it lead us from here?
With no lovin' in our souls
And no money in our coats
You can't say we're satisfied
Ketanji, Ketanji
You can't say we never tried

Posted by: Dirac_Delta at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (FXPhD)

284 A semi truck with a full load made a delivery from Houston to Dallas yesterday. No big deal except it was fully autonomous with no observer or back up driver or any human involvement. It was not a test run.

That is kind of scary and awesome at the same time.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (kxLc1)

285 >>>239 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?

pretty sure that was the very first post on this blog

Posted by: brak at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (jGJov)

286 They're also stupid.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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And yet smarter with a much smaller brain than Justice Action Jackson.

Sooo... you're saying the other justices should distract her with bright, shiny objects and she'd forget to vote?

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (Riz8t)

287 I saw Slaughterhouse and Cruikshank open for Immolation and Dismember at The Dawn Has Come - European Possession Tour in '91.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (zko5i)

288 Sotomayor is as pure an affirmative action situation as the idiot Jackson. Back to her days at Princeton. Dumb.

Will Chamberlain is a darkly unintentionally humorous member of the Legal Cult. "Progressive jurisprudence discredited for a generation". Every word and concept of that idiotic sentence is ridiculous.

As if dim totalitarians ("progressives") can be "discredited" when their entire schtick is just ruthless pursuit of power and control for its own sake or to impose their vile racist or ideological atrocities. And as if the little Stalinist oblast secretaries being churned out by law schools would understand or care about actual constitutional principles or intellectual standards or cultural norms.

With enough bad breaks, there will be a lone justice with any meaningfully American or non-totalitarian/racist mindset ignored and abused by the mindless Revolutionary Command Council majority on the court as it completes the evisceration of the former constitutional system. Legal Cult cultists are among the dumbest of the non-elite elites.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (U/Byj)

289 The sad thing is that I am 100% positive that one day Northside ISD in San Antonio will name after KBJ.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (rkhDX)

290 The Dems last three picks for the SC have been 1) the first lesbian justice, Kagan (probably), 2) Hispanic, Sotomayor 3) black woman , KBJ. How's the diversity working out for you Dems?
Posted by: Smell the Glove

It's only not working because they don't have the presidency and have not packed the court with even more diversity.

A SAVE Act to help prevent that would be nice.....

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (VHUov)

291 Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:57 PM (77rzZ)

I have responded to their calls when walking in the woods. Sometimes they call back. Can be fun to get a "conversation" going.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (utfVc)

292 282
Democrats of the bird world?
Posted by: wth at May 05, 2026 01:02 PM (UjdFS)

Have you heard?

About the bird?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

The bird is the word.

Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:08 PM (OoFl2)

293 I saw Slaughterhouse and Cruikshank open for Immolation and Dismember at The Dawn Has Come - European Possession Tour in '91.
Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (zko5i)

How the hell did they fit all that on a poster?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:08 PM (Zz0t1)

294 When you have one crow visitor, you will eventually have a couple at least. They are very social, though during nesting season they tend to be in breeding pairs.
They are also pretty careful in new areas until they feel them out.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 01:08 PM (rbvCR)

295 I wonder if it bothers Sotomayor that she's basically become invisible since KBJ stole her dunce hat.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 05, 2026 01:09 PM (EcHpA)

296 It sure is nice to live in a country where low-functioning, room-temp-IQ retards have risen to the highest offices in the land.

It's the effluence to affluence pipeline.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (TezPK)

297 I saw Slaughterhouse and Cruikshank open for Immolation and Dismember at The Dawn Has Come - European Possession Tour in '91.
Posted by: ShainS

How the hell did they fit all that on a poster?
Posted by: Sponge

Double-sided.

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (VHUov)

298 Have you heard?

About the bird?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (Zz0t1)

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Bird is the Word.

/I miss Larry ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (zko5i)

299 Lol. GatewayPundit

Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle

If they can get over her penis, I think they can ,ake it.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (Sco7b)

300 How the hell did they fit all that on a poster?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:08 PM (Zz0t1)

The punk bands used to print up mini posters on a quarter size sheet, and post them on telephone poles. When you can get that close you don't care much about about the readability beyond arm's length

Posted by: Kindltot at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (rbvCR)

301 Second Amendment.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder
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That was sort of a revived amendment after being dead from Cruikshank and later Miller decisions.

Explicitly in the 14th Amendment discussions, the right of having firearms was mentioned as part of the privileges and immunities clause (see the English Bill of Rights of 1689 as the origin).

Thomas noted it early on and has publicly hated on Cruikshank and Slaughterhouse cases for eviscerating the application of the Bill of Rights to the states intended by the privileges and immunities clause in the 14th. Instead, when the court got around to it this century, they used the ridiculous due process approach and selective incorporation of parts of the Bill of Rights to the states instead of incorporating the whole thing.

And that is because too many of the elites on the court after the turn of the century disfavored citizens owning firearms as they saw average people as causing mayhem and death needlessly in criminal cases.

The Sullivan acts of New York should never had been allowed to be constitutional in the first place.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (E4rtv)

302 I wonder if it bothers Sotomayor that she's basically become invisible since KBJ stole her dunce hat.

Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 05, 2026 01:09 PM (EcHpA)

I guess KBJ was god for something.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (dK+Kv)

303 A semi truck with a full load made a delivery from Houston to Dallas yesterday. No big deal except it was fully autonomous with no observer or back up driver or any human involvement. It was not a test run.

That is kind of scary and awesome at the same time.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (kxLc1)

We'll get it next time.

Posted by: United 767 pilots at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (X+NGn)

304 I bet Whoopi knows a thing or two about fug-assity.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (77rzZ)

305 The bird is the word.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 01:08 PM (OoFl2)

She gets it.

Posted by: Peter Griffin, Family Guy at May 05, 2026 01:11 PM (Y1sOo)

306 Never mistake the things a leftard says for the things they actually believe.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:11 PM (d997y)

307 Lol. GatewayPundit

Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle
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Say what? LOL. I'd love to hear the details on this.

Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 01:11 PM (G0vdT)

308 >>Anybody here ever dealt with ravens?

Nevermore.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 01:11 PM (viF8m)

309 Always Racist Democrat Party. ARDP. That is what they should be called.

You now, if Black people wanted to get more blacks elected, maybe they should become republicans? We are perfectly fine with electing black people to office. That is the funny part here - dems want to gerrymander their states along party lines, and so do republicans. The problem is black people vote 80-90% D, hence they lose seats in republican states. The Ds call this racist, but what the Ds just want more seats. They don't give a crap about black people and never have.

Again, simple solution, more blacks become republican.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:12 PM (k8xm0)

310 Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle
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"She" wants to date him?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:12 PM (Zz0t1)

311 Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle

Oh, just shut your cakehole, you whiny little b***h.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:12 PM (Riz8t)

312 whig @258, and that's why the outlook is so dark, and the system so collapsed.

I chuckle at the concept of "originalism".

If I contemptuously inform the bank holding my mortgage that the terms of the contract are not what they plainly state, but I have a new interpretation, is their lawyers' response to me "originalism", or just common sense backed up by plain language.

Thought so.

Inertia is our friend, and really all that's left.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 05, 2026 01:12 PM (U/Byj)

313 The Court in Slaughterhouse and Cruikshank promptly shat on the duplicative and clear language imposing the privileges and immunities clause in the 14th on states as well when they had the chance.
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Reminder:
Thomas is on record for decades now, that he wants to overturn Slaughterhouse.

I think that will be his grand farewell majority opinion.

Almost the entirety of lefty governance, taxes and regulation rest on that stupid opinion.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 01:13 PM (MtSIY)

314 It sure is nice to live in a country where low-functioning, room-temp-IQ retards have risen to the highest offices in the land.

It's the effluence to affluence pipeline.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (TezPK)

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OUT: The Peter Principle.
IN: The Bleater Principle.

/The Sheeple Have Spoken!

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:14 PM (zko5i)

315
Oh, just shut your cakehole, you whiny little b***h.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:12 PM (Riz8t)

"She" hates the White House, but is incredibly pissed off she can't live in it anymore.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:14 PM (Zz0t1)

316 Ketanji-Brown is stupid. And partisan. But mostly deeply, embarrassingly stupid. Stupid to the point you wonder how the hell she even got a law degree.

But it turns out not only is she a deeply stupid person, but she is also highly disagreeable. Obnoxious. Rude. Vain. Filled with hubris.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:14 PM (k8xm0)

317 I can se Illinois going scorched earth and getting rid of every gop seat. I’ve seen a map where this is possible. Basically every district touches Chicago.

Posted by: Heroq at May 05, 2026 01:14 PM (bzsoO)

318 But it turns out not only is she a deeply stupid person, but she is also highly disagreeable. Obnoxious. Rude. Vain. Filled with hubris.

But other than that...

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:15 PM (Riz8t)

319 It's chaos I tells ya.

Posted by: a Bushtit at May 05, 2026 01:15 PM (UjdFS)

320 Stupid to the point you wonder how the hell she even got a law degree.

Affirmative. Action.

Period. In no sane world would she have a degree, much less one of higher education.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 01:15 PM (Zz0t1)

321 146 Some GOP state legislators are dragging their feet on fixing these SCOTUS -declared unconstitutional gerrymanders. They're far more concerned about the welfare of a select few politicians than of the party or the country.
Posted by: 29Victor at May 05, 2026 12:42 PM (0MjtC)

You say that as if that’s a bad thing.

Posted by: Dustin Burrows, Speaker of the TX House and Head of the Burrowcrats at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (rkhDX)

322 Just an FYI, bread is not good for any birds, ducks, geese. It provides zero nutritional value and fills them up so they don't go looking for actual nutritional food and their health suffers if you do it regularly.

Posted by: Jaimo at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (BCuCF)

323 That's what he says, because he's trying to act as a PR agent for SCOTUS. He isn't so stupid as to actually believe it.
Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:05 PM (Riz8t)

I don't know. He's enough of an institutionalist to actually believe the lie. It's possible.

I was at a luncheon where the Chief Judge of the Fifth Circuit spoke (not an impressive figure), and she too trumpeted how non-partisan the federal judiciary is based on how often they all vote together despite who appointed them (something that is more attributable to the weight of existing precedent, the role/status of intermediate appellate judges within the judicial hierarchy, and shared class culture - upper middle class with aspirations, than to lack of political difference between the parties). Federal judges are both so lacking in self-awareness and egocentric enough to believe such myths as the apolitical judiciary (apart from a few bad apples). Kind of like how it takes higher education and fancy degrees to believe certain kinds of nonsense.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (yfRPb)

324 That is kind of scary and awesome at the same time.

I suspect that autonomous trucks are safer on a per-mile basis than human-driven ones, especially if the human is at best semi-English literate but the court case stemming from the first fatal accident is going to be a doosey.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (vTZFs)

325 I guess KBJ was god for something.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:10 PM (dK+Kv)

Can you imagine a world where she was sovereign over everything? I'm pretty sure gravity would be broken. And Guam really would tip over.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (d997y)

326 She's lucky Scalia isn't still around He would have ripped her ass up and down.

She is really crossing the line with the others. It's gonna turn the court in to a mini congress

Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at May 05, 2026 01:17 PM (S+j2h)

327 307 Lol. GatewayPundit

Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle
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Say what? LOL. I'd love to hear the details on this.
Posted by: WisRich at May 05, 2026 01:11 PM (G0vdT)

I imagine he (you pick which one is he) has performance anxiety watching how Trump wields the power of the Presidency.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at May 05, 2026 01:17 PM (N39Ws)

328 New England has 21 seats. New England votes 60-40 Democrat. Yet of the 21 seats, all 21 are Democrat.

I always point this out when some jackoff complains about Republican gerrymandering.

Posted by: Heroq at May 05, 2026 01:17 PM (bzsoO)

329 No doubt, Biden's handlers were looking for the dumbest, black woman, political tool in the country, and they found her.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 01:17 PM (aZm/F)

330 Kagan is highly partisan, but smart. I don't agree but see her logical point.

Sotomayor is not smart but makes emotional appeals. I don't agree, but I do feel what she is saying.

Ketanji-Brown manages to be partisan, but not smart, and is very poor at making emotional appeals, because she is also a highly unpleasant and unprofessional person.

Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch are downright gentlemanly. Polite. For them to get riled by her...is quite a feat.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:18 PM (k8xm0)

331 Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (yfRPb)

How come Roberts has never corrected a leftist when they complain about Republican judges?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:19 PM (d997y)

332 289 The sad thing is that I am 100% positive that one day Northside ISD in San Antonio will name after KBJ.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:07 PM (rkhDX)

should be “name a HS after KBJ”. NISD schools are named after SCOTUS justices. There are schools there named for John Paul Stevens and Sonia Sotomayor.

Posted by: Cow Demon at May 05, 2026 01:19 PM (rkhDX)

333
"Fugacity" is equivalent of "activity," but for gases. Activity is the thermodynamically effective or apparent concentration of a component in solution relative to some reference state; it has the units of concentration. I think fugacity is expressed as units of gas pressure (it's been a while). In both cases, the values can be represented by a coefficient, a dimensionless number. E.g., multiply actual concentration by an activity coefficient, and you get activity, the thermodynamically apparent concentration. Actual gas pressure times fugacity coefficient gives apparent/effective gas pressure.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 01:19 PM (HLgI3)

334 Barack Obama: Trump Has Caused “Genuine Tension” in My Marriage to Michelle

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This could explain the (so far that we know) two dead employees in and around their residences.

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:19 PM (zko5i)

335 Inertia is our friend, and really all that's left.
Posted by: rhomboid
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I am not as pessimistic as that. History is never a straight line progression as it depends on the unpredictable individuals and actions in the future when an existential crisis appears.

Simply put, regimes have to fit the citizenry and society they exist in. When there is a mismatch, you get dysfunction and it is primarily because of the 'elites' in society more than the rank and file.

The rank and file are recruited by elites during fights with other elites.

John Adams really should be considered higher than James Madison on the scale of political philosopher. His superb 3 volume Defense of the Constitutions of the United States completed just prior to the constitutional convention is an overlooked work of a serious scholar of constitutional law and philosophy.

And since he more or less ghostwrote the Massachusetts state constitution post independence, he knew both the practicalities and problems of practice applying theory.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:20 PM (E4rtv)

336 KBJ fits the phrase "Some peoples' only purpose in life is to serve as a bad example to others." to a tee.

Posted by: farquad at May 05, 2026 01:20 PM (CFMhl)

337 Can you imagine a world where she was sovereign over everything? I'm pretty sure gravity would be broken. And Guam really would tip over.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:16 PM (d997y)

You authors, there is your premise. Go.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:20 PM (dK+Kv)

338 I was told there'd be no thermodynamics.

And don't even get me started on organic chemistry ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:21 PM (zko5i)

339 How come Roberts has never corrected a leftist when they complain about Republican judges?
Posted by: ...
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His wife makes millions by being a legal recruiter for law firms is why. Big Law is definitely pro leftist at this point because the entire legal education field is run by leftists now.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:21 PM (E4rtv)

340 "Fugacity" is equivalent of "activity," but for gases. Activity is the thermodynamically effective or apparent concentration of a component in solution relative to some reference state; it has the units of concentration. I think fugacity is expressed as units of gas pressure (it's been a while). In both cases, the values can be represented by a coefficient, a dimensionless number. E.g., multiply actual concentration by an activity coefficient, and you get activity, the thermodynamically apparent concentration. Actual gas pressure times fugacity coefficient gives apparent/effective gas pressure.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 05, 2026 01:19 PM (HLgI3)

lol

That clears it up.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:21 PM (dK+Kv)

341 That diamond is a fugacity.

Posted by: Donnie Brasco makes a fatal error at May 05, 2026 01:22 PM (X+NGn)

342 New one:

Nazis Ian Carroll, Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, and Tuq'r Qarlson Join Coordinated Op to Merge the Far Left with the Woke Right

Posted by: Archimedes at May 05, 2026 01:22 PM (Riz8t)

343 Why do Democrats continue to pick the absolute worst possible representatives of their precious black race?

Because it's still blackface, just with black people now.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:22 PM (d997y)

344 I was told there'd be no thermodynamics.

And don't even get me started on organic chemistry ...

Posted by: ShainS at May 05, 2026 01:21 PM (zko5i)

All your base are belong to us.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (dK+Kv)

345 Nood.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (NcvvS)

346 By the way, I have a friend who is a lawyer and reads the supreme court arguments and decisions. He's also a lefty.

He says Kagan is PhD law, Sotomayor is first year law, and Ketanji Brown is a liberal arts major pretending to know the law.

He is very embarrassed about this.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (k8xm0)

347 New one:

Nazis Ian Carroll, Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, and Tuq'r Qarlson Join Coordinated Op to Merge the Far Left with the Woke Right
Posted by: Archimedes

It's all socialists.

Posted by: Joe Mama at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (TezPK)

348 I wonder if it bothers Sotomayor that she's basically become invisible since KBJ stole her dunce hat.
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 05, 2026 01:09 PM (EcHpA)
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I think she is glad she is no longer the village idiot of SCOTUS, but also aware she is heartbeat away from being the village idiot again.

Posted by: Penfold at May 05, 2026 01:23 PM (Fbt5B)

349 Nood nazis

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 05, 2026 01:24 PM (iNUL3)

350 343 Why do Democrats continue to pick the absolute worst possible representatives of their precious black race?
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 01:22 PM (d997y)

Because dumb people are more easily controlled.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:24 PM (k8xm0)

351 Archimedes said it first.

Posted by: Nazdar at May 05, 2026 01:25 PM (NcvvS)

352 The fact that KBJ graduated high school, let alone got a bachelor's degree then a JD, passed the bar and eventually became a judge and eventually a Supreme Court Justice is a wild indictment of our educational system, justice system as a whole, the practice of Law in general, and of Joe Biden's Autopen.

The woman is a fucking retard. I would just as soon go deep into Appalachia and find a person who can barely write their own name and install them on the highest court in the land, because at least that illiterate rube probably has some basic, foundational sense of right and wrong without trying to bend everything to fit a racist, sexist, Marxist worldview.

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (oqH4h)

353 284 A semi truck with a full load made a delivery from Houston to Dallas yesterday. No big deal except it was fully autonomous with no observer or back up driver or any human involvement. It was not a test run.

That is kind of scary and awesome at the same time.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 05, 2026 01:06 PM (kxLc1)

Scary. Eventually as more are in operation, there will be two in approximately the same location, on an interstate in the same direction. Eventually they will end-up side-by-side due to occasional single-lane traffic at reduced speed due to construction or accidents. They will both run at the speed limit in their GPS database, making passing impossible. No. Thanks.

Posted by: Ketanji! at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (5rh/l)

354 348 I wonder if it bothers Sotomayor that she's basically become invisible since KBJ stole her dunce hat. Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at May 05, 2026 01:09 PM (EcHpA)

Honestly, I think Sotomayor has improved a bit. Agreeing with KBJ makes you FEEL stupid. hence anything KBJ says that you might agree with makes you think a lot more deeply about the issues.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (k8xm0)

355 Bless those Obamas...
Look at how they continue to sacrifice for our nation.
Yes, yes, Barry, if only America didn't need you so badly, you could spend more time braiding Moochelle's back hair...

Posted by: UncleJefe at May 05, 2026 01:28 PM (gAuAm)

356 Thing is, though, Chief Justice Johnny Cartel allowed her to stall for seven months to Rig the Election.

Just like he let night court judges block the President until he was forced to rule against it–but still lets them ignore it.
Just like he sicced the FISA Court on the President.
Just like he lets CIA Enforcer Boasberg protect Money Launderer Powell.
Just like he stocks the courts with foreigners who apologize to assassins and impose #SwaziLaw on Americans.

If John Roberts had been the deciding vote, he would have voted against the redistricting repeal. But since he couldn’t stop it, he went along for the conservative street cred, like John Thune in a black dress.

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at May 05, 2026 01:32 PM (JuQSv)

357 Reminder:
Thomas is on record for decades now, that he wants to overturn Slaughterhouse.

I think that will be his grand farewell majority opinion.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Slaughterhouse is a perfect example of bad facts in the case were compounded by Scotus. Essentially a group of independent butchers did not want to use the mandated state slaughterhouse for meat packing. New Orleans had had multiple times where the offal from the animals was discarded in the river above where the city got its drinking water from. So you got nasty diseases from drinking the water.

The independent butchers were challenging (which goes back to Dr. Bonham's case), the Louisiana legislature creating a monopoly by state action and claiming they had a right to pursue an occupation that the state was hindering by requiring them to use the state slaughterhouse that put its sewage downstream of the drinking water taps for New Orleans.

I would actually use Cruikshank to overturn the privileges and immunities clause jurisprudence. Better facts there. Cruikshank involved blacks and GOP trying to protect the courthouse and voting from Southern Democrat racists. Race riot occurred.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 01:35 PM (E4rtv)

358 I have a crow that visits me regularly. Each time I see him I talk nice to him. And I ask him if he wouldn't like to perch, just for a minute on my finger. he never does, but he gets closer every time.

Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:37 PM (k8xm0)

359 Ace seems to have changed the headline...and put the post back into draft.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 02:12 PM (w4o6z)

360 Uh oh....ace broke the blog again.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (Zz0t1)

361 THREAD DOWN! THREAD DOWN!

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 02:13 PM (xHq83)

362 Oh, good, it's not just me being banned for stupid comments.

Posted by: Seems Legit at May 05, 2026 02:14 PM (aZm/F)

363 If you dissent like ten times in a row on Supreme Court decisions do you win a special prize like a t-shirt or a free sub sandwich from the Supreme Court cafeteria?

Posted by: JB1000 at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (w/MRC)

364 Honestly, I think Sotomayor has improved a bit. Agreeing with KBJ makes you FEEL stupid. hence anything KBJ says that you might agree with makes you think a lot more deeply about the issues.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 05, 2026 01:26 PM (k8xm0)

That's KBJ's Super Power, and why she's so ineffective for and damaging to the left.

The other members adore their Grand and Mighty Intellects Which Allow Them to (Inessense) Rule Over Us Without Recourse.

KBJ makes it clear that any retard can rule in that position, so her fellow libs have to make sure that she's looked upon as a freak accident of some sort,

to agree with KBJ is to self-proclaim your self to be aligned with and at the same level of a witless retard.

Posted by: naturalfake at May 05, 2026 02:20 PM (iJfKG)

365 In her frothing dissent, Jackson defines "election" as starting as soon as ballots are sent out--and we can't change the rules in the middle of an election, she whines.
But in VA, the Dems are arguing that "election" means only when the votes are fully counted--after election day.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 12:25 PM (MtSIY)

Words are just tools to the left.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:48 PM (8avO+)

366 As was noted by TJM last thread the Virginia SC is majority GOP, albeit wishy washy. However the number of procedural errors by the Dems which flew right in the face of black letter law are so large I don't think they'll be able to do anything but throw out the gerrymandering. That doesn't even include the BS language of the ballot.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 12:29 PM (gu0hJ)

And if they don't throw it out, it probably violates the new Supreme Court rules banning race based districts.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:50 PM (8avO+)

367 She's lucky Scalia isn't still around He would have ripped her ass up and down.

She is really crossing the line with the others. It's gonna turn the court in to a mini congress
Posted by: Hatari Somewhere on Ventura Highway at May 05, 2026 01:17 PM (S+j2h)

Good. Pretending your enemies are non political when they are is the worst of all worlds.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:54 PM (8avO+)

368 Completely irrelevant but there is 1 kitty in Saijo’s crate and1 kitty on top of it. He is very upset about this but isn’t allowed to chase kitties or roo roo at them (he does not bark. He only says roo roo). He is just sitting there staring at them, then staring at me, then back at them.
Posted by: Piper at May 05, 2026 12:59 PM (OoFl2)

You need one box or crate or cat bed for each of the cats you have, and one for the dog. I had a female cat that would always swipe the preferred spots of the boys when they got up. Peace was had when a good spot was then left empty for the lad.

Posted by: Oldcat at May 05, 2026 02:59 PM (8avO+)

369 I think ending racism cannot wait.
Unlike "Justice" KJB, pbuh, so stupid she may be inbred. That's what the pbuh is for. Muzzie inbreeding is the worst.

Posted by: No Justice for Iryna, No Peace for Charlotte Government at May 05, 2026 09:33 PM (gWfAG)

The Morning Rant

When supposedly conservative organizations reach a certain size, they begin that sad journey into wishy-washy bullsh*t language, so as not to attract the attention of the legal departments of their competition, or the libel attorneys working for the Democrat opposition.

Of course there is a different interpretation, and that is they are protecting their carefully cultivated access to the movers and shakers of the Corporate GOP apparatus, and the excellent cocktail parties they throw with the superb passed hors d'œuvres (especially the scallop with bacon!) and top-shelf bourbon.

Why else would The Federalist bury the obvious lead until the penultimate paragraph? They are minimizing the glaringly obvious conclusion that the Democrat talking points about lack of access to citizenship documents being a horror on par with genocide and puppy rape are absolute unmitigated lies, and the real issue is that the reason so many of their voters can't prove they are citizens is BECAUSE THEY AREN'T!

WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Can't Prove They're Citizens

Ayres and Slaughter estimate that Democrats are 13 percentage points “less likely than Republicans to hold qualifying registration documents” in New Mexico. And while Ayres and Slaughter estimate the passage of the SAVE America Act would only have “modest” consequences for the midterms because those currently registered to vote would be “unaffected,” “as more people would need to register after moving, changing their names or reaching voting age, this document shortfall could flip New Mexico to an electorate where Republicans have a 3.3-percentage-point advantage.”

They are buying into the nonsense that poor people and people of color and non-binary trans-women and downtrodden housewives simply can't get the vital documents to prove they are citizens. No...not "buying into," but purposefully obfuscating so their donors in the GOPe don't get too frustrated by the threats to their labor force...wetbacks and non-citizen guest workers, many of whom vote.

The correct headline should read:

WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

Everybody with a pulse and a few functioning neurons knows that's the case, but Conservative Inc. can't seem to admit it.

Rushing out articles debunking the Democrat lies about the difficulty of access to basic documentation is allowing the Democrat/Progressive cabal to control the narrative. The issue is not documentation access...it is that illegals are voting.

That's it. Nothing else matters.

[Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. If you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow us it would be much appreciated!

Posted by: CBD at 11:00 AM

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1 1st?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

2 Woo-hoo!

I’ll cull the otters.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:02 AM (77rzZ)

3 They're citizens of the world.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 11:03 AM (ndZc7)

4 3rd?

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at May 05, 2026 11:03 AM (fue0v)

5 the reason so many of their voters can't prove they are citizens is BECAUSE THEY AREN'T!
_-_
Ayup

Posted by: Don in SoCo at May 05, 2026 11:03 AM (nFsD6)

6 con inc doesn't want to do any real work when the canned "we need money to do anything" stuff is already on file and ready to go.

can't you please to donate just 50 dollars a month to stop cucky schemer?

Posted by: Will Robinson at May 05, 2026 11:04 AM (zBgIx)

7 Morning. Missed the Art thread.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:04 AM (utfVc)

8 I want, and will accept no less than, every illegal out of the US.

I know I will be disappointed, but that's my standard.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:04 AM (xHq83)

9 "Voting." That's cute.

Posted by: Dominion Systems at May 05, 2026 11:05 AM (2Ez/1)

10 Killer Joe Scarborough is pulling this crap with "My ditz wife can't find her birth certificate so under the SAVE Act she can't vote" BS.

If she's already registered, she doesn't need it, Joe. But of course, you already know that.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:06 AM (gtcuf)

11 Might as well read the content.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:06 AM (aUMnT)

12 MONKEY!

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:06 AM (N1DT3)

13 Aside from needing to cheat, the Dem base think that any resident no matter how temporary should be able to vote. They are all about students attending college out of state voting. (preferable twice, absentee from their parent's state and in person in the state where they are going to college)

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 11:07 AM (PV+Zw)

14 Nothing else matters.
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Never cared for what they do

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:07 AM (d997y)

15 >>WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

Nor citizens
Not alive
Not an actual real person
Not living in that state anymore
Not using that maiden name anymore

The voter rolls have been wildly inflated for decades by design. Forcing people to provide ID in order to vote under one of the existing bogus entries will destroy A LOT of the fraud they've got going.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 11:07 AM (5xoct)

16 WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

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But they're registered.

And if you're registered, that means your vote isn't illegal. Even if the registration is illegal.

Duh.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:07 AM (w4o6z)

17 This could relate to the going theory that Angel Studios released Andy Serkis' pro-communist version of 'Animal Farm' to ingratiate themselves with Hollywood, even though this has enraged their paying customers.

Posted by: the lower depths at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (Dg7ng)

18 In the last thread I was last seen waving forlornly from a distant iceberg.

Posted by: The SAVE Act at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (2Ez/1)

19 But remember, it's totally believable that 82 million people voted for Biden!!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (5xoct)

20 My standard is every leftist to guantanamo

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (d997y)

21 7 AOP, a note will go in your permanent record, and this will be reflected in your annual review.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (77rzZ)

22 Killer Joe Scarborough is pulling this crap with "My ditz wife can't find her birth certificate so under the SAVE Act she can't vote" BS.

If she's already registered, she doesn't need it, Joe. But of course, you already know that.
Posted by: Delurker

And if she's too stupid to figure out how to get it, she doesn't need to be voting.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (xHq83)

23 Lizzy nailed it.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (PV+Zw)

24 im too stupid to get an id
and sid's ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Paul at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (hw2G4)

25 17 This could relate to the going theory that Angel Studios released Andy Serkis' pro-communist version of 'Animal Farm' to ingratiate themselves with Hollywood, even though this has enraged their paying customers.

Posted by: the lower depths at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (Dg7ng)

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Serkis has a supporting role in their new summer movie Young Washington.

Nick Searcy had a post recently about how Angel is happy to work with leftists because they're happy to use the name and don't mind supporting them financially while the hard leftists, like Serkis, don't mind doing the work because they know that none of the people they actually know and work with will ever see it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (w4o6z)

26 https://youtu.be/CHAsXAfJl9c

Cover ...

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (aUMnT)

27 WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

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But they're registered.

And if you're registered, that means your vote isn't illegal. Even if the registration is illegal.

Duh.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

It's also proof in writing that they are criminals.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (xHq83)

28 Long ago, when I moved from NY to CO, I discovered that the birth certificate I'd been using for everything, my entire life, wasn't my real BC (city-issued, not county or state) and wasn't accepted by the DMV. My real BC was sitting in some vault in Albany.

The very helpful DMV clerk (I know, wonders never cease) showed me how to get it. It took all of 10 days and 70 bucks to get it, and that's from the dysfunctional state of NY.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (gtcuf)

29 Lizzy nailed it.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 05, 2026 11:08 AM (PV+Zw)

Evergreen

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (d997y)

30 I wonder how many pets are registered to vote.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (77rzZ)

31 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:10 AM (+sD5M)

32 Voting should be reserved for land-owning males aged 25 years or older

Posted by: Don Black at May 05, 2026 11:10 AM (ZxPkt)

33 >>This could relate to the going theory that Angel Studios released Andy Serkis' pro-communist version of 'Animal Farm' to ingratiate themselves with Hollywood, even though this has enraged their paying customers.

Angel Studios went public recently, "through a merger with Southport Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in September 2025."

They are going mainstream. Thanks for the support, Christians, we've cashed in our shares from the IPO!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 11:10 AM (5xoct)

34 They're citizens of the world.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 11:03 AM (ndZc7)

NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:10 AM (+sD5M)

35 The entirety of the political process if the shroud the truth in euphemisms and distractions.

Like you're supposed to say that 2020 had many "voting irregularities" when we saw blatant and obvious fraud happening in front of our eyes. (But much more outside of our purview because they KICKED THE OBSERVERS WHO ENSURE A FAIR ELECTION OUT. In what reality is that not prima facie evidence of fraud and deception? "Yeah, we kicked out the refs, but we totally scored 4 touchdowns while they were gone and won the game. I mean, it's on the scoreboard and everything!")

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:11 AM (N1DT3)

36 >>Voting should be reserved for land-owning males aged 25 years or older

Looking at how SBA loans and other entities have been giving priority to foreigners in recent years, that may not be the solution for now.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 11:11 AM (5xoct)

37 I wonder how many pets are registered to vote.
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (77rzZ)

A woman was recently arrested for registering her dog and voting with that registration. She was proving a point. But, seemingly picked the wrong state to try that in.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:11 AM (+sD5M)

38 These people don't understand that they themselves are going to be the ones replaced by the illegals. The politicians, the talking heads on TV... all of them will be out of a job because the non-citizens get preferential treatment.

Not every illegal who comes here is all in for the free shit. Many are, but some have political aspirations. Take one Ilhan Omar for example. Or any of the Hispanic transplants who now dot Congress.

It's amusing when one of the proponents of illegal immigration in Congress gets stomped out of office by the very illegal they championed.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 11:12 AM (jehhT)

39 WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

Everybody with a pulse and a few functioning neurons knows that's the case, but Conservative Inc. can't seem to admit it.
Rushing out articles debunking the Democrat lies about the difficulty of access to basic documentation is allowing the Democrat/Progressive cabal to control the narrative. The issue is not documentation access...it is that illegals are voting.
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And the GOP has been cheap labor and pro free trade corporatism types since the New Deal era. Democrats flipped in the 1960's and Dick Gephardt was the last representative of old Dem nativist and private sector labor union politics.

Now the Dems are all in on racialism and importing the world including its criminals here to bring about communism with an Islamic flavor. Green-Red alliance which is going in most of the Western World.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)

40 That’s a hell of an admission on their part. Brazen, in fact. I have to assume that they believe they can act with impunity.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:14 AM (Gqar8)

41 Forgot to mention:

Same day voting registration by out of state people

College students using college ID to vote in the state of their school, and voting absentee in their home state

Posted by: Lizzy at May 05, 2026 11:14 AM (5xoct)

42 im too stupid to get an id
and sid's ass is the best tasting ass
Posted by: Paul at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (hw2G4)

Says the troll. But if they are at the point of being so uninvolved with life that they need no ID, maybe they should not be voting, either. If they still give a shit, they can get ID. If they don't give a shit, they should not be voting. And any Democrat that tires to vote in their name should be immersed in molten sodium.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:14 AM (utfVc)

43 John Thune is the face of the GOP insiders that are standing athwart the will of the GOP voters, yelling "Stop". F that guy in particular.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 05, 2026 11:16 AM (864Ya)

44 Let's see, have they added a new step?

1) it's not happening
2) maybe it's happening a little bit but it's not enough to affect anything
3) it's happening but here's why it's a good thing
4) it's happening and we need to ensure more of it.

From "illegals aren't voting" to "we need to help more illegals vote."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 05, 2026 11:16 AM (MtSIY)

45 I suppose until we get a court that is at least more balanced we fight at a disadvantage.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:18 AM (Gqar8)

46 Posted by: Paul at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (hw2G4)

You DICK!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at May 05, 2026 11:18 AM (+sD5M)

47 Angel Studios went public recently, "through a merger with Southport Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in September 2025."

They are going mainstream. Thanks for the support, Christians, we've cashed in our shares from the IPO!
Posted by: Lizzy
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Pretty much. Our upper crust left and right go to the same schools, attend the same social events, share the same tastes, and that is to be pseudo aristocrats complete with privileges. But to do that in the US requires money, not having the right ancestors. So they use the right's money to get where they are and then sell out for generational wealth and access to the pseudo aristocracy.

The current 'woke' right podcasters are a perfect example--they view their audience as rubes to be fooled, tricked, and defrauded just like any other con man would.

After all, some of them did that gig for the real media back in the day and got paid for it, so why not repeat the con in a new arena.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:19 AM (E4rtv)

48 Got a local news item in my feed last night.

Townhome sales in the Charlotte area.

https://is.gd/Deb6XZ

"Townhome sales plummeted nearly 14% compared to this time last year, while listings increased 18.9% to just over 2,000 in March."

"Charlotte’s overall home sales also saw one of the steepest slides in the country, falling 7.6% in March.

Part of that can be blamed on an unusually snowy February, pushing closings back."

"“We’ve also seen job growth slow down during the first few months of 2026 across most sectors except professional services,” McShane says. “That could be keeping some middle-income buyers on the sidelines.”"

I been sayin for a while. Deportations are going to be wide and deep and have huge effects.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:21 AM (w4o6z)

49 Eat the rice!

Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
he actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala.

https://tinyurl.com/vwfdybey

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)

50 Angel Studios needs to maybe not make another Brave New World.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:21 AM (Gqar8)

51 "“We’ve also seen job growth slow down during the first few months of 2026 across most sectors except professional services,” McShane says. “That could be keeping some middle-income buyers on the sidelines.”"

I been sayin for a while. Deportations are going to be wide and deep and have huge effects.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:21 AM (w4o6z)

I'm sure the murder of a young white woman on the Charlotte public transport system by an insane black man "known to authorities" has NOTHING to do with that either.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (+sD5M)

52 Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:09 AM (aUMnT)

Talented

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (d997y)

53 I had the feeling Angel Studios was a grift when they kept sticking "buy a free extra ticket!!" appeals at the end of their movies.
Pity. I liked the Shift and loved Sound Of Freedom.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (wYjRZ)

54 arah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
he actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala.

https://tinyurl.com/vwfdybey
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)

Who?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (+sD5M)

55 The Chosen has become pretty irritating with their endless email barrage. Time to cut them loose.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:23 AM (Gqar8)

56 Now the Dems are all in on racialism and importing the world including its criminals here to bring about communism with an Islamic flavor. Green-Red alliance which is going in most of the Western World.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)

Needs to be fought by the silver and gold (lead and brass) juggernaut.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:23 AM (snZF9)

57 51 I'm sure the murder of a young white woman on the Charlotte public transport system by an insane black man "known to authorities" has NOTHING to do with that either.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (+sD5M)

======

Also that.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:24 AM (w4o6z)

58 43 John Thune is the face of the GOP insiders that are standing athwart the will of the GOP voters, yelling "Stop". F that guy in particular.
Posted by: Chuck Martel
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The older Bush era GOP desperately wants to get back to selling the US to the world's worst countries and inviting the world for their WEF buddies worldwide who are doing the same shit to their countries.

And these globalist cloud people despise and hate the common people in their countries much more than they hate and despise their nominal political opponents like the Dems/Labour/Social Democrats etc.

The US Senate is the keystone to the Uniparty establishment much more than the House and the fact that its members are got filthy rich by selling their votes and enriching their entire families like crime bosses, indicate why old timers don't want the party to ever stop.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:24 AM (E4rtv)

59 The red rat commie bastards of the Democrat Party are our opponents. The Republicans are our enemy.

Posted by: toby928(c) reminds you at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (4NO2D)

60 Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
he actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala.

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Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (g8Ew8)

61 54

Who?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (+sD5M)

My thought exactly. I would assume some acting slug who fancies herself important.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (Gqar8)

62 It's 2026...voting should be online using a credit card or Paypal.

$19.99 per vote.

Posted by: Zombie Miss Cleo at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (w+ZZu)

63 Talented

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:22 AM (d997y)

That one is two years old. They've improved a lot since then.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:26 AM (aUMnT)

64 Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (g8Ew

Her name is Sarah Paulson.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (d997y)

65 Angel Studios needs to maybe not make another Brave New World.
Posted by: tubal

Angel Studios maybe needs to not make another dime from conservatives.

And here I was, thinking about dropping a few and picking them up.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (xHq83)

66 I need a Y chromosome to figure out how to prove my identity!!

Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (lCppi)

67 Thx CBD
Angel Studios proves Eric Hoffer right. "Every cause begins as a movement, then becomes a business,then degenerates into a racket"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (gu0hJ)

68 Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (lCppi)

LOL seriously

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:28 AM (d997y)

69 ]
Her name is Sarah Paulson.
Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (d997y)

Every image I find shows her face giving this holier than thou pretentious look.

F*ck that b*tch.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:28 AM (+sD5M)

70 Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?

Posted by: angel studios at May 05, 2026 11:28 AM (rJ48h)

71 > Angel Studios maybe needs to not make another dime from conservatives.
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Money changes everything. Somebody should put that to lyrics.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 11:28 AM (jehhT)

72 Latest. Fortunate Son (cover).

https://youtu.be/nntqkq_8Qss

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (aUMnT)

73 Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (g8Ew

Lesbian actress who thinks she's all that.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (/HDaX)

74 66 I need a Y chromosome to figure out how to prove my identity!!
Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (lCppi)

I would help you out, but I only have one and I’m using it.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (Gqar8)

75 Needs to be fought by the silver and gold (lead and brass) juggernaut.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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I prefer not to have a civil war because the wrong assholes die--it is never the leaders nowadays that get their just deserts as they flit off to safe places and avoid leading from the front. The old real aristocracy, did not have that disadvantage, they were required to lead from the front (at least the males did).

I prefer Bukele's solution--mass incarceration of their pets until death do they part with prison. And these elites and their bootlickers should be impoverished and imprisoned on an wholesale basis using the very tools they used to oppress the people--NSA intercepts, financial intercepts, etc.

The evidence is there of clear betrayals of the people of the US (and most Western countries) because to coordinate these criminal actions, they must communicate and must be able to exchange money. That is the Achilles heel of the global society and any real conspiracy--the need to communicate and move money around.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (E4rtv)

76 67 Thx CBD
Angel Studios proves Eric Hoffer right. "Every cause begins as a movement, then becomes a business,then degenerates into a racket"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:27 AM (gu0hJ)

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Just a bit further backstory:

Animal Farm was independently produced, shown to distributors, and no one bought it. Eventually, Angel Studios bought the distribution rights, probably at a cheap price because everyone else had passed.

It also probably has something to do with how Serkis is in Angel Studio's actual production coming out this year, Young Washington.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (w4o6z)

77 Money, it's a gas.

Posted by: toby928(c) at May 05, 2026 11:30 AM (4NO2D)

78 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

79 Every image I find shows her face giving this holier than thou pretentious look.

F*ck that b*tch.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:28 AM (+sD5M)

She got something between resting bitch face and resting hag face.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (snZF9)

80 Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
he actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala.

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Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

Whacked out nut from American Horror Story.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (xHq83)

81 Bow down before the one you serve

Posted by: gKWVE at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (9NPTz)

82 WSJ has an interesting analysis on Polymarket that shows that .1% of accounts get 67% of the profits.

There are two possible explanations for this:

1) Fraud - people betting with insider info or people using Polymarket to launder money

2) Someone has a bot net that locks for poorly bet scenarios and then just uses that: eg if one bet should be 60-40 but it is currently at 80-20 you come in and bet on the lower probability event.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (sKqQm)

83 Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:25 AM (g8Ew

Lesbian actress who thinks she's all that.
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at May 05, 2026 11:29 AM (/HDaX)

Ah so. Another Hollywood carpet muncher. There's so many of them.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (g8Ew8)

84 I don't give a shit about Angel Studios, or any other movie studio. It's all crap.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (utfVc)

85
Barriers to the Ballot Box - a limerick

A young trannie prostitute named Bull jax
Plied his services out on East Colfax
His surcharge was a dandy
Ten percent for a handy
Which basically amounts to a pull tax

Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (I0N4X)

86 80

Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

Whacked out nut from American Horror Story.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (xHq83)

Huh. Explains why I would not know. I knew that show was shit without ever needing to watch it.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (Gqar8)

87
MUNKEY

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (y9nCu)

88 I been sayin for a while. Deportations are going to be wide and deep and have huge effects.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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And that in turn is driving the GOP corporatist developer complex nuts--they got dependent on a fast rising population and the downside of a declining one means less money, less political influence, less ability to make bank.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (E4rtv)

89 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

I just threw up in my mouth....a LOT.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (+sD5M)

90 @76 TJM , heard that. However being bought out by investment group kind of screws the original intent

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (gu0hJ)

91 Bow down before the one you serve
Posted by: gKWVE

I kneel before God. No one else.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (xHq83)

92 Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
he actress, who is worth an estimated $12 million, used her outfit to call out the world’s elite while attending the $100,000 per person Met Gala.

It amazes me how many rich leftists we have running around demanding we eat the rich. I see this among the left LIVs I know that might be in the $1-5M range. They damn Elon but don't realize that to normal Americans they are ALSO "the rich"

The median household wealth in America is under $200k

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (sKqQm)

93 Which basically amounts to a pull tax
Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (I0N4X)

Heh.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (+sD5M)

94
You know who else has too much money?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (d997y)

95 90 @76 TJM , heard that. However being bought out by investment group kind of screws the original intent

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (gu0hJ)

=====

It's just people seem to be thinking that Angel was instrumental in the film creatively. They're really just a distributor.

If that's the red line for you, all good.

But it really does feel like this particular instance is a professional courtesy and cheap investment more than anything else.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (w4o6z)

96 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ

I'd make a wise crack about that, but I got nothing.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (utfVc)

97 and what is truth?

Posted by: Pontius Pilate at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (y9tbG)

98 84 I don't give a shit about Angel Studios, or any other movie studio. It's all crap.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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There is some decent stuff out there including a few of Angel's previous films. But depends on taste. Same with music, same with the arts, and with gaming.

Gresham's law applied to entertainment, bad crap drives out the good.

But when budgets are squeezed, like for our pseudo ngo-fraud class, demand drops.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:35 AM (E4rtv)

99 And that in turn is driving the GOP corporatist developer complex nuts--they got dependent on a fast rising population and the downside of a declining one means less money, less political influence, less ability to make bank. off of State and Federal Governments funding illiegals
Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (E4rtv)

FTFY.

It's all just another grift.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:35 AM (N1DT3)

100 It amazes me how many rich leftists we have running around demanding we eat the rich. I see this among the left LIVs I know that might be in the $1-5M range. They damn Elon but don't realize that to normal Americans they are ALSO "the rich"

The median household wealth in America is under $200k
Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (sKqQm)

All of them can write a check as big as they want to the federal government EVERY YEAR. None of them ever do. Yet, they BEG for the government to hold the proverbial gun to their heads FORCING them to write big checks every year.

It makes no f*cking sense whatsoever.

They are mentally deranged.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:35 AM (+sD5M)

101 92 It amazes me how many rich leftists we have running around demanding we eat the rich. I see this among the left LIVs I know that might be in the $1-5M range. They damn Elon but don't realize that to normal Americans they are ALSO "the rich"

The median household wealth in America is under $200k

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:34 AM (sKqQm)

=======

I advocate for anyone who argues to tax the rich gets taxed at 90%. We're all rich compared to the rest of the world.

Also, ask them if we should stop fraud at all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:35 AM (w4o6z)

102 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that

A fair number of lesbian couples are really just roommates. This is why you can see the pattern of post-menopausal women with kids divorcing their husbands and "discovering" they are lesbians.

Its not really that they have a sexual attraction to women. They don't have ANY sexual attraction.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:35 AM (sKqQm)

103 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

She's a lesbian? But she was engaged or married to some guy at one time. How can this be?

Posted by: Mariann Edgar Budde, not a lesbian yet at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (K1Mmf)

104 89 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

Holland Taylor - the mother from 'Two and a Half Men?'

Why can't we get lipstick Hollywood lesbians....?

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (Sco7b)

105 > Sarah Paulson wears dollar bill over her eyes to call out the ‘One Percent.’
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That's just sad. She should have had at least a Benji on. A dollar? LMFAO

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (jehhT)

106 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

That's plenty.

Posted by: LASue at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (lCppi)

107 Sarah Paulson is 51, her lesbian lover is Holland Taylor who is 83. That's all I have to say about that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (gu0hJ)

Soooo, she's also a paleontologist.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (snZF9)

108
I kneel before God. No one else.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (xHq83)

There are 3 I will kneel for.

God.
The fallen.
Asking my wife for her hand in marriage. And the rest of her to come along for the ride.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:37 AM (+sD5M)

109
She's a lesbian? But she was engaged or married to some guy at one time. How can this be?
Posted by: Mariann Edgar Budde, not a lesbian yet at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (K1Mmf)

It took her 50 years to figure out she was "born that way."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:37 AM (+sD5M)

110 Angel Studios jumped the harp.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (gtcuf)

111 Also, ask them if we should stop fraud at all.

This is a point I've hammered on repeatedly. The lefties that tell us people are literally dying because of lack of government funds should also be the people most angry about fraud because it is killing those same people.

At best they ignore and minimize it, but often they celebrate it. One lefty hot take on the Somali fraud in MN was that it was a good thing because it shows Somalis aren't the retards the right claims if they could pull off such a scam.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (sKqQm)

112
Soooo, she's also a paleontologist.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 05, 2026 11:36 AM (snZF9)

Forensic Anthropologist.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (+sD5M)

113
Poor Diana thinks she's going on a trip.

But Diana is not going on a trip.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (aH3bq)

114 Before I head out, MS Now is still very sad and horrified over the 'gutting' of the Voter's Right Act. I'm not sure if their 1.7 million 'viewers' give much of a damn.

Posted by: Stateless at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (Sco7b)

115 But it really does feel like this particular instance is a professional courtesy and cheap investment more than anything else.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
=======
It is a rather stupid branding mistake if the studio wants to be a continuing operation. Same reason that Disney back in the 80's put its PG and R movies under a different studio name.

If you are selling the brand, you screw it up really quickly when you do something that messes with your brand identity. Marketing 101.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (E4rtv)

116 Eating Eggs Regularly May Significantly Slash Alzheimer’s Risk

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

117 Quick! Which of these menu items can be included in a typical Chinese meal?

Egg Foo Young?

Chicken Chow Mein?

Hot and Sour Soup?

None of the above.

Your answer will probably depend on where you live in the world. Those inside China would probably argue that none of those dishes resemble anything from a traditional Chinese menu.

But others might disagree.

For them, the idea of "western Chinese food" isn't an oxymoron, it's a genuine style of cuisine primarily developed by generations of Chinese immigrants to the United States.

Now, one restaurant in Shanghai is trying to bring American Chinese food back to China.

[...]

One of the biggest challenges was finding the right ingredients to use in the kitchen.

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

118 Damn! Just looked up a pic of ol' Sarah. She looks like a rigid, bitter bitch.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (g8Ew8)

119 Eating Eggs Regularly May Significantly Slash Alzheimer’s Risk
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

So eggs are good again?

I'm so confused.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (+sD5M)

120 Sloan on the Art Thread AND a righteous Rant. All within an hour and a half. CBD has swung for the fences today-and connected. Will his Hot Streak continue?

Posted by: Stay Tuned at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (oftw2)

121 I kneel before God. No one else.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:33 AM (xHq83)

If only Zod were here to correct your error.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (yfRPb)

122 111 At best they ignore and minimize it, but often they celebrate it. One lefty hot take on the Somali fraud in MN was that it was a good thing because it shows Somalis aren't the retards the right claims if they could pull off such a scam.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (sKqQm)

=====

Then they should go back to Somalia and build it into a superpower.

I mean, here in racist, oligarchal, capitalist, fascist police state America, they just face micro-aggressions and murder by cops while mean people on social media accuse them of being fraudsters.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (w4o6z)

123 Why can't we get lipstick Hollywood lesbians....?

I remember when this really became a thing - MTV had some awards show where Madonna made out with Britney Spears and Christiana Agulerah (sp?)

Note all three of those women prefer men in their private lives...

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:40 AM (sKqQm)

124 This is a point I've hammered on repeatedly. The lefties that tell us people are literally dying because of lack of government funds should also be the people most angry about fraud because it is killing those same people.

At best they ignore and minimize it, but often they celebrate it. One lefty hot take on the Somali fraud in MN was that it was a good thing because it shows Somalis aren't the retards the right claims if they could pull off such a scam.
Posted by: 18-1
=====
Half of the current leftists are commies, the other half think they will run society when the commies take over. So both think Piven-Cloward is just fine because it hastens the time to which they get full power. Then they start shooting each other and purging after the victory.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:40 AM (E4rtv)

125 The greatest Guitarists are as follows:
1. Lindsey Buckingham
2. Eric Clapton
3. Phil Keaggy
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. EVH
Honorable Mention:
6. SRV

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 11:40 AM (XV/Pl)

126 A new book.

That's What Heroes Do
By: Adam Kinzinger

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 05, 2026 11:41 AM (ndZc7)

127 Mark Knopfler.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:41 AM (Gqar8)

128 116 Eating Eggs Regularly May Significantly Slash Alzheimer’s Risk
Posted by: SMOD

This is why my brain werks so good!

Posted by: Preznit Joe Emeritus at May 05, 2026 11:41 AM (oftw2)

129
Who the hell is Sarah Paulson?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons

Whacked out nut from American Horror Story.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:31 AM (xHq83)

Also, in the movie Serenity, she was the hologram crew member who makes the warning message about Miranda and the Pax drug that The Alliance put into the atmosphere processors while terraforming the planet.

She also gets raped to death by Reavers before she can put a bullet in her dome.

I love a film with a happy ending.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (y9nCu)

130 97 and what is truth?
Posted by: Pontius Pilate

The climactic statement of a very long, disjointed book.

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (Y8DZL)

131 Roger McGuinn.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar8)

132 Are the Cocaine Hippos doing okay?

Posted by: torabora at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (fZu7e)

133 Then they should go back to Somalia and build it into a superpower.

The leftwing answer to this is to bring up Jews in WWII.

But almost all refugees in the US are fleeing traditional kleptocracies. If a person is going to succeed in the US they will most likely succeed back home too.

But most immigrants/refugees just go on welfare which doesn't exist back home. And you can see this in practice - Trump has deported 2M+ illegals and America hasn't lost a million jobs over that time has it?

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (sKqQm)

134 Where does McCartney fall on that list?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

135
The lefties that tell us people are literally dying because of lack of government funds should also be the people most angry about fraud because it is killing those same people.

Posted by: 18-1

==============

That's not how it works. You keep subsidizing the people who need it, AND you subsidize the people who steal it -- because of who they are. Now git back to the mines.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 05, 2026 11:43 AM (n7rxJ)

136 134 Where does McCartney fall on that list?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

Maybe flat on his ass.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar8)

137 Steve Howe, Alex Lifeson, David Gilmour

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:43 AM (gtcuf)

138 One of the biggest challenges was finding the right ingredients to use in the kitchen.
Posted by: SMOD

You don't want ingredients from China. Trust me.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 11:43 AM (diia5)

139 Where does McCartney fall on that list?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

Giving SRV an honorable mention makes that list not serious.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:44 AM (+sD5M)

140 👍 CBD

Ballotpedia - Proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration by state

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[1][2]

Some states* have enacted laws requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship at the time of voter registration or if there are questions regarding their citizenship status.

*A very few have an actual process.
---
Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure
By automatically combining the verification processes of DMV registration and voter registration, Shapiro Administration will enhance the accuracy and security of Pennsylvania voter rolls while saving taxpayers time and money. Sep. 9, 2023
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Currently - MILPA (Movement of Immigrant Leaders in PA)

At MILPA, we don’t just fight for driver’s licenses. We fight for dignity. We fight for health. We fight against poverty.

We believe that everyone deserves the basics.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 11:44 AM (NFX2v)

141 Jorma Kaukonen.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:44 AM (Gqar8)

142 138 One of the biggest challenges was finding the right ingredients to use in the kitchen.
Posted by: SMOD

You don't want ingredients from China. Trust me.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 05, 2026 11:43 AM (diia5)

Eat your melamine round-eye!

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:45 AM (Gqar8)

143 >Where does McCartney fall on that list?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

He plays bass.

Posted by: mr tmz at May 05, 2026 11:45 AM (rJ48h)

144 "92 It amazes me how many rich leftists we have running around demanding we eat the rich. I see this among the left LIVs I know that might be in the $1-5M range. They damn Elon but don't realize that to normal Americans they are ALSO "the rich""

My peers at work who are in the top 1% or better globally, and top 5-10% in the US, won't shut the fuck up about how poor and oppressed they are and how we need to destroy capitalism.

It's a combination of trannies and freaks parroting what they know they need to parrot to not get burned in the town square, and spoiled shits who aren't as smart as they think they are and convinced they live lives of hardship because eating out 20 times a week drains their budget vs blue hive rent and the omnipresent cost of the crime, bums, and invaders they voted for.

Fuck all these people.

Posted by: heya at May 05, 2026 11:45 AM (VczSh)

145 Smoking a fag or two a day greatly reduces the chance of Alzheimer's Risk.

Posted by: Barney Fag, Not Dead Yet at May 05, 2026 11:45 AM (K1Mmf)

146 Rise Of Alberta @RiseOfAlberta

IT’S OFFICIAL: Mitch Sylvester has announced 301,620 signatures for the Alberta independence petition outside Elections Alberta’s office in Edmonton.

He called on the Premier to recognize this as a clear expression of the democratic will of Albertans and move forward with putting the question on the October 19, 2026 referendum ballot.

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (RHGPo)

147 The greatest Guitarists are as follows:
1. Lindsey Buckingham
2. Eric Clapton
3. Phil Keaggy
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. EVH
Honorable Mention:
6. SRV
Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 05, 2026 11:40 AM (XV/Pl)

That you don't have Wes Montgomery on that list indicates a significant lack of education.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

148 ---
Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure
By automatically combining the verification processes of DMV registration and voter registration, Shapiro Administration will enhance the accuracy and security of Pennsylvania voter rolls while saving taxpayers time and money. Sep. 9, 2023
---

Everything that guy just said is bullshit.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (+sD5M)

149 You don't want ingredients from China. Trust me.
Posted by: weft cut-loop

Melamine, formaldehyde and asbestos are the building blocks of good health.

Posted by: Your Rexall Druggist. at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (oftw2)

150 143 >Where does McCartney fall on that list?
Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:42 AM (77rzZ)

He plays bass.
Posted by: mr tmz at May 05, 2026 11:45 AM (rJ48h)

Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar8)

151 85
Barriers to the Ballot Box - a limerick

A young trannie prostitute named Bull jax
Plied his services out on East Colfax
His surcharge was a dandy
Ten percent for a handy
Which basically amounts to a pull tax
Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:32 AM (I0N4X)
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LOL

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (oqH4h)

152 That you don't have Wes Montgomery on that list indicates a significant lack of education.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

Howard Roberts.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (+sD5M)

153 Killer Joe Scarborough is pulling this crap with "My ditz wife can't find her birth certificate so under the SAVE Act she can't vote" BS.

--

Not to mention, it's very easy to go to your state's Vital Statistics website and request another birth certificate if yours is lost or destroyed.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (qBdHI)

154
Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar

Stu Hamm farts in your general direction.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (+sD5M)

155 That you don't have Wes Montgomery on that list indicates a significant lack of education.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

Also, Prince.

Posted by: ballistic at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)

156 McCartney played quite a bit of guitar. That's all him on the studio version of "Maybe I'm Amazed," for starters.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (gtcuf)

157 Giving SRV an honorable mention makes that list not serious.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:44 AM (+sD5M)

That too.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (N1DT3)

158
Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar

Billy Sheehan kicks you square in the nuts.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (+sD5M)

159 158
Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar

Billy Sheehan kicks you square in the nuts.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (+sD5M)

I’ll look him up.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:48 AM (Gqar8)

160 Rise Of Alberta @RiseOfAlberta

IT’S OFFICIAL: Mitch Sylvester has announced 301,620 signatures for the Alberta independence petition outside Elections Alberta’s office in Edmonton.

He called on the Premier to recognize this as a clear expression of the democratic will of Albertans and move forward with putting the question on the October 19, 2026 referendum ballot.

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (RHGPo)

Excellent news! The threshold was 175,000 signatures, so I would say it's a done deal. Plenty of extras, should there be any challenges.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:49 AM (utfVc)

161 So bass guitar is not considered a guitar?

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:50 AM (77rzZ)

162 It's a combination of trannies and freaks parroting what they know they need to parrot to not get burned in the town square, and spoiled shits who aren't as smart as they think they are and convinced they live lives of hardship because eating out 20 times a week drains their budget vs blue hive rent and the omnipresent cost of the crime, bums, and invaders they voted for.

Yep, the rich lefty LIVs I know have:

A mortgage on a multi-million dollar home
Two new cars with loans
Take multiple overseas vacations a year
Eat out a lot
Have "help" as in nannies, maids, and a lawn service
and on and on

Then they tell me they are already taxed too much AND the government needs to tax the rich more. They mean Elon because they refuse to acknowledge they are the rich as well

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:50 AM (sKqQm)

163 Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal

Up yours!

Posted by: Noel Redding, Felix Pappalardi, Geddy Lee, and Phil Lesh at May 05, 2026 11:50 AM (oftw2)

164
Now, one restaurant in Shanghai is trying to bring American Chinese food back to China.

[...]

One of the biggest challenges was finding the right ingredients to use in the kitchen.
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

The tough part is getting the kitchen management to wash the dishes in a semi-clean kitchen sink, rather than taking them into the sewer drain.

"All you need is water. The sewer water is just sitting there free, and unused, round-eye."

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:50 AM (y9nCu)

165 Will his Hot Streak continue?

Posted by: Stay Tuned at May 05, 2026 11:39 AM (oftw2)

Probably not.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 05, 2026 11:50 AM (iERP6)

166 125 147 Roy Clark.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (gm9Sb)

167 The greatest Guitarists are as follows:

Posted by: Thomas Bender

**********

A-chording to you...

...but don't fret over it.

Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (I0N4X)

168 A lot of bass enthusiasts here at the HQ.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar8)

169 Excellent news! The threshold was 175,000 signatures, so I would say it's a done deal. Plenty of extras, should there be any challenges.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:49 AM (utfVc)

Can't we just trade Minnesota for Alberta?

I can't say everyone would be better off, because both Minnesota and Canada would be worse off, but they'd be getting what they want, good and hard.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (N1DT3)

170 168 A lot of bass enthusiasts here at the HQ.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar

=====

At least we're avoiding the fish puns.

*oh god...what have I done...?*

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (w4o6z)

171 The internet says there are 2.9M voters in Alberta so more then 10% voted for getting it on the ballot.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (sKqQm)

172 Jerry Reed.

Posted by: Guitar Man at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (K1Mmf)

173
That you don't have Wes Montgomery on that list indicates a significant lack of education.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

Howard Roberts.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (+sD5M)

Chet Atkins *mic drop*

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (y9nCu)

174 Best jazz guitarist almost nobody's heard of: Grant Green.

Played on more Blue Note sessions than any other guitar player. He could play it all: bop, post-bop, soul jazz, big band, but he really excelled at Jazz-Blues. Lots of great LPs like Matador, Iron City, Green Street, Idle Moments, Grantstand.

And he really ripped it up, playing lots of single line stuff like a rock guy. Check him out, check him outers.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (gtcuf)

175 Eating Eggs Regularly May Significantly Slash Alzheimer’s Risk

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 11:38 AM (RHGPo)

By what mechanism? I eat eggs pretty much every day. Quick easy protein and versatile.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (d997y)

176 The greatest Guitarists are as follows:

Posted by: Thomas Bender

**********

A-chording to you...

...but don't fret over it.
Posted by: muldoon

We shouldn't pick on him.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (K4JMi)

177
Chet Atkins *mic drop*
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (y9nCu)

Roy Clark........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (+sD5M)

178 I personally only know of one case where someone was disenfranchised...My Dad.
When he moved in to live with my brother in Missouri, he didn't have a passport, and his birth certificate only had "baby [surname]". There was a process he could have gone through to get everything fixed, but my brother made a deal with my Dad...he'd vote the way Dad wanted to vote on his ballot! LOL

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (ynpvh)

179 170 168 A lot of bass enthusiasts here at the HQ.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar

=====

At least we're avoiding the fish puns.

*oh god...what have I done...?*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:51 AM (w4o6z)

Well it’s a low comment day - we gotta do our part.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (Gqar8)

180 We shouldn't pick on him.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (K4JMi)

Some will let it slide.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (+sD5M)

181 Being deficient in protein increases risks of cognitive decline in general.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (sKqQm)

182 Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (Gqar

Stu Hamm farts in your general direction.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:47 AM (+sD5M)

John Paul Jones sneers at all of them.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (g8Ew8)

183
Then they should go back to Somalia and build it into a superpower.

Black Gypsy Empire

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (Cqx++)

184 Are the Cocaine Hippos doing okay?
Posted by: torabora

I thought they made them into burgers?

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (xHq83)

185 A-chording to you...

...but don't fret over it.
Posted by: muldoon

Don't stick your neck out.

Posted by: My Philosophy Of Life at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (oftw2)

186 Bass. The Kaboom! of guitars.
Posted by: tubal
=======
John Entwistle may have something to say to you.
"The Real Me" by the Who
https://youtu.be/6y1c3xllo8c

Notably he called himself a bass guitarist.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (E4rtv)

187 He plays bass."

mama sang tenor?

Posted by: man at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (XuXeR)

188 For those keeping score at home, Fuentes now admits he's a "moderate Democrat", the GOP needs to be destroyed and Trump impeached.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (viF8m)

189 One thing to vote, when Somali was more of a power historically its because they were the key slave traders in the region.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (sKqQm)

190 Excellent news! The threshold was 175,000 signatures, so I would say it's a done deal. Plenty of extras, should there be any challenges.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:49 AM (utfVc)

The CBC - lololol - had a 'hard-hitting- report yesterday on the 'threat' of anonymous people hiring actors to do videos promoting Albertan independence.

This was HORRIBLE!

Because people are just too freaking stupid to make up their own minds.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (Sco7b)

191 177
Chet Atkins *mic drop*
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (y9nCu)

Roy Clark........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:52 AM (+sD5M)

https://youtu.be/lxDQQDF6j0Y

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (ynpvh)

192 That you don't have Wes Montgomery on that list indicates a significant lack of education.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at May 05, 2026 11:46 AM (N1DT3)

That there are no blues guitarists on that list is itself a travesty, given that the rock musicians "stole" a lot of their licks from the blues guys (which Clapton freely admits).

And what about Chuck Berry? Would "rock guitarist" even be a job category if he had not made flashy guitar playing a popular thing?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (utfVc)

193 188 For those keeping score at home, Fuentes now admits he's a "moderate Democrat", the GOP needs to be destroyed and Trump impeached.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (viF8m)

======

Saying he was going to Michigan to campaign against Trump in September of 2024 wasn't a clue for a lot of people.

His Pakistani audience will be surprised, I guess.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (w4o6z)

194
Jeff Beck *mic drop, along with the rest of the stadium PA system*

And Clapton is easily the most overrated guitarist in rock history.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (y9nCu)

195 Any list without Duane Allman is having a laugh

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (d997y)

196
https://youtu.be/lxDQQDF6j0Y
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (ynpvh)

Ridiculous.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (+sD5M)

197 Oh, Gutfeld yesterday had a segment stating Swalwell hosted meetings at 'Hooters.'

My opinion went up.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at May 05, 2026 11:55 AM (Sco7b)

198 189 One thing to vote, when Somali was more of a power historically its because they were the key slave traders in the region.

Posted by: 18-1 at May 05, 2026 11:53 AM (sKqQm)

======

Ah, when George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin ran Somali domestic policy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:55 AM (w4o6z)

199 147 Roy Clark.
Posted by: bill in arkansas
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Roy Clark and Glen Campbell trading licks on Ghost Riders in the Sky. Was on Hee Haw episode.

https://youtu.be/v_kbgjsuCec

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:55 AM (E4rtv)

200
Glenn Campbell was quite good.

So was Charo, believe it or not.

Posted by: Auspex at May 05, 2026 11:55 AM (Y8DZL)

201 Three little letters: GOP.

Posted by: connected and litigious at May 05, 2026 11:56 AM (cS1cw)

202 They're claiming it's the yolk which has lecithin and choline

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 11:56 AM (d997y)

203 I mentioned in JJ's TMR that Ventura County emailed me a notice that my mail in ballot is on it's way. Never mind that I've not lived in VC since last July and am now registered here in Florida. I'm sure that ballot will end up in a special folder along with others bearing the names of fellow California expats and deployed as needed...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 05, 2026 11:57 AM (nbLIj)

204 Apparently VA Dems are freaking out thinking they're going to lose the SCOVA case on gerrymandering.

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:57 AM (w4o6z)

205 Eggs are good for putting on weight.

You eat them, and you get lessythin.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)

206 One of my brothers is a professional bass player, so I shant disparage the bass. No, I shannot.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (gtcuf)

207 Are the Cocaine Hippos doing okay?

*********

Yeah Baby!

Posted by: Hip Hippo doing a line off a she-hippo's...um...hips at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (I0N4X)

208 Joe Robinson

https://youtu.be/UU1Xl4-bHpU

@jonjones6749
1 year ago
Probably the best Guitar player I have ever heard and I have seen Clapton, BBKing, SRV, Mayer in concert.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (aUMnT)

209 > What's this? SSA gov - Help America Vote Verification (HAVV) Transactions by State

Interesting.

A few states have several 'single match deceased' entries for the week chosen.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (NFX2v)

210 204 Apparently VA Dems are freaking out thinking they're going to lose the SCOVA case on gerrymandering.

We'll see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:57 AM (w4o6z)

You offhand the partsan makeup of that court?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (Gqar8)

211 Oh, and the Indiana primaries are tonight, and consensus seems to be that at least 4 if not 7 of the 8 targeted GOP state senators (2 refused to run for re-election) will end up losing.

Still, votes gotta happen.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (w4o6z)

212 156 McCartney played quite a bit of guitar. That's all him on the studio version of "Maybe I'm Amazed," for starters.
Posted by: Delurker
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On Abbey Road album, 'The End' has three out of the four Beatles trading guitar licks.

AI summary.
"John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison traded guitar solos during the track "The End". This iconic sequence features George Harrison playing the first solo, followed by Paul McCartney, and finally John Lennon, who delivered a "funky, dirty" lead performance described by McCartney as sounding like a "dog barking."

You can easily tell who is who listening to it as it reflects their personalities.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (E4rtv)

213 205 Eggs are good for putting on weight.

You eat them, and you get lessythin.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)

LOL

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (ynpvh)

214 *plays a few warm-up riffs on the concertina*

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (xvhJH)

215 210 204 Apparently VA Dems are freaking out thinking they're going to lose the SCOVA case on gerrymandering.

We'll see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:57 AM (w4o6z)

You offhand the partsan makeup of that court?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 11:58 AM (Gqar

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Majority GOP.

But VA GOP, so spineless quislings.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (w4o6z)

216 if in the year 2026 you don’t have photo ID, you are not a functioning member of society and you should not be voting.

Posted by: Heroq at May 05, 2026 12:00 PM (bzsoO)

217 211 Oh, and the Indiana primaries are tonight, and consensus seems to be that at least 4 if not 7 of the 8 targeted GOP state senators (2 refused to run for re-election) will end up losing.

Still, votes gotta happen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Ain't that a shame. Now get rid of Marvin Stutzman too who wants amnesty and open borders.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:00 PM (E4rtv)

218
*plays a few warm-up riffs on the concertina*
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (xvhJH)

Reminds me of one of the best Far Side cartoons ever.

"Welcome to Heaven, here's your harp."

"Welcome to Hell, here's your accordian."

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (y9nCu)

219 217 Ain't that a shame. Now get rid of Marvin Stutzman too who wants amnesty and open borders.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:00 PM (E4rtv)

=======

I was told that GOP voters have no memory, would forget about it all, and no one who likes Trump votes when he's not on the ballot, though.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (w4o6z)

220 215

Majority GOP.

But VA GOP, so spineless quislings.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 11:59 AM (w4o6z)

If it goes badly, what? On to the the USSC?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (Gqar8)

221 Roy Clark also played a mean banjo.

Posted by: Bulg at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (77rzZ)

222 The Statist stooges who insist we must show government ID to see Gaylord's bathhouse or to buy a six-pack of beer now say such documents are too onerous?

They deserve all the respect they give us, absolutely none.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (2GVsD)

223 Who said I even wanted to be rescued?

Posted by: Hip Hippo doing a line off a she-hippo's...um...hips at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (I0N4X)

224 >>> WaPo Admits Many Democrat Voters Are Not Citizens

This is true - fabricated vote tallies are not citizens.
They want you to think one vote == one person, citizen or not.

In reality a significant number of their votes are not people at all.
Just bubbles on a sheet of paper, numbers in a machine, vote talliez on a pad of paper or taped to the side of a locked ballot box.

Posted by: Operator Error at May 05, 2026 12:02 PM (yk/I+)

225 Plenty of extras, should there be any challenges.

I went thru tat process, not for a major change, but just to put someone on a ballot.

The rules vary for state to state, but can include:
1) each petition sheet may only contain names from the geographic area .. one name for outside, the sheet is dumped.

I only needed 3 sheets, had 4, but 2 got dumped. No Joy.

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:02 PM (RHGPo)

226 Who said I even wanted to be rescued?
Posted by: Hip Hippo doing a line off a she-hippo's...um...hips at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (I0N4X)
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Mud mud, glorious mud
Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (xvhJH)

227 220 If it goes badly, what? On to the the USSC?

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:01 PM (Gqar

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It'll stand.

I think there's a way to get it to SCOTUS, but if that happened, all the recent SCOTUS decisions about procedure on redistricting have just allowed the state's to have their way (it's why the CA and TX cases both bowed to the wills of the state governments).

There'd need to be some kind of new case brought to challenge it under Callais, if that's what you're thinking, and even then I think the new map actually would fit post-Gingles jurisprudence better than the old map. They actually broke up a couple of black districts to get the new map.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (w4o6z)

228 Gas has gone up 30 cents since Saturday. It's now $4.29 here in upstate SC. This is...not good.

Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)

229 221 Roy Clark also played a mean banjo.
Posted by: Bulg
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Not going to post it but there is a hilarious version of Roy Clark and Buck Trent doing Duelin' Banjos from Deliverance (video quality could be better).

Complete with comedic mugging and flourishes. They redid that during a much later Hee Haw reunion video that is also on line.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:04 PM (E4rtv)

230 /🦛 sock off

Posted by: muldoon at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (I0N4X)

231 There are 600,000 graves in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. You know they all continue to vote.

Posted by: Ward Heeler at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (oftw2)

232 Gas has gone up 30 cents since Saturday. It's now $4.29 here in upstate SC. This is...not good.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)
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It's $5.50+ near me.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (xvhJH)

233 Texas SB 4 “is one of the most extreme anti-immigrant laws ever passed by any state legislature in the country” and will “separate families and directly lead to racial profiling,” the ACLU argues.

... sure seems that the ACLU is racially profiling the state legislature

Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (RHGPo)

234 Gas has gone up 30 cents since Saturday. It's now $4.29 here in upstate SC. This is...not good.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)
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It's $5.50+ near me.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (xvhJH)

It's 100% price gauging that no one is doing a damn thing about.

Trump is taking it on the chin with this.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 12:06 PM (+sD5M)

235 Texas SB 4 “is one of the most extreme anti-immigrant laws ever passed by any state legislature in the country” and will “separate families and directly lead to racial profiling,” the ACLU argues.

... sure seems that the ACLU is racially profiling the state legislature
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (RHGPo)

The ACLU can go f*ck itself.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (+sD5M)

236 232 Gas has gone up 30 cents since Saturday. It's now $4.29 here in upstate SC. This is...not good.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)
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It's $5.50+ near me.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (xvhJH)

The price of gas, short term, should not be a voting factor, but I really believe it might be.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (Gqar8)

237 Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)

I am hoping slash imagining Trump has a long term plan and/or had a damn good reason to do all this. Best I can tell he is doing as much damage to the globalists and our enemies (BIRM) as he possibly can. They already showed what they were willing to do in his first term - basically steal his first AND second - if they were counting on him not taking chances because "midterms" they gravely miscalculated.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (d997y)

238 SPONGE!!!!!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (xvhJH)

239 233 Texas SB 4 “is one of the most extreme anti-immigrant laws ever passed by any state legislature in the country” and will “separate families and directly lead to racial profiling,” the ACLU argues.

... sure seems that the ACLU is racially profiling the state legislature
Posted by: SMOD
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ACLU hates families and tries to destroy them supporting all sorts of deviance, kid grooming, rape, murder etc. by their pets.

All the ACLU is mad about is that their precious Dems might lose votes and thus power/money/grifting in Texas. Like the SPLC, NAACP, Amnesty Intl,etc., any good these NGOs did is long past, now they are a skinsuit for communists seeking power by any means.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:08 PM (E4rtv)

240 235 Texas SB 4 “is one of the most extreme anti-immigrant laws ever passed by any state legislature in the country” and will “separate families and directly lead to racial profiling,” the ACLU argues.

... sure seems that the ACLU is racially profiling the state legislature
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (RHGPo)

=====

Texas is trying to save brown people from the evils of the oligarchal and capitalist police state that is America.

Why isn't the ACLU celebrating how these immigrants will be able to leave and go to enlightened countries that have single payer healthcare?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:08 PM (w4o6z)

241 I went thru tat process, not for a major change, but just to put someone on a ballot.

The rules vary for state to state, but can include:
1) each petition sheet may only contain names from the geographic area .. one name for outside, the sheet is dumped.

I only needed 3 sheets, had 4, but 2 got dumped. No Joy.
Posted by: SMOD at May 05, 2026 12:02 PM (RHGPo)

I am not up on what the Alberta rules are, but I am pretty sure that the rules were followed. I signed it in Mesa, AZ. Lots of Alberta snowbirds down there. They sent a team there to gather signatures, and got a lot, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:08 PM (utfVc)

242 The price of gas, short term, should not be a voting factor, but I really believe it might be.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (Gqar

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Here in Oregon, I wonder how much the price is due to the current unpleasantness, and how much due the closing of two major refineries on the West Coast.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:08 PM (xvhJH)

243 Long ago, when I moved from NY to CO, I discovered that the birth certificate I'd been using for everything, my entire life, wasn't my real BC (city-issued, not county or state) and wasn't accepted by the DMV. My real BC was sitting in some vault in Albany.

The very helpful DMV clerk (I know, wonders never cease) showed me how to get it. It took all of 10 days and 70 bucks to get it, and that's from the dysfunctional state of NY.
Posted by: Delurker

Needing money to get ID! Poll Tax! Unconstitutional! QED!

Posted by: Leftist twits at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (VHUov)

244 I'm absolutely baffled as to what made Trump go full neocon, tossing aside everything he's stood for foreign policy-wise since he came down the golden escalator over a decade ago.

I want to puke every time I hear that old Bushian bullshit coming out of this admin's mouths. "They're dancing in the streets and greeting us as liberators! The citizens will rise up...any day now...any day...." LMAOGFY.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (gtcuf)

245 If they don't vote, how will we win? If we don't win, who will represent the criminal aliens?

Posted by: The DNC at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (3arSl)

246 Again - are Democrats even associated with low gas prices? Republicans are. What are they promising to do to fix gas prices?

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (d997y)

247 Gas prices are complex, right? Of course the Democrats will cut through all of the complexities with OrangeManBad.

Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (Gqar8)

248 if they were counting on him not taking chances because "midterms" they gravely miscalculated.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (d997y)

Trump has several things going for the midterms. He's not counting on the RINOs for anything. SCOTUS just came through.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:11 PM (aUMnT)

249 211 Oh, and the Indiana primaries are tonight, and consensus seems to be that at least 4 if not 7 of the 8 targeted GOP state senators (2 refused to run for re-election) will end up losing.

Still, votes gotta happen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
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I voted but my state senator was the one pushing for the re-districting and wasn't up for a vote. Dang it. Will be interesting to see the results.

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at May 05, 2026 12:11 PM (VkY89)

250 And what about Chuck Berry? Would "rock guitarist" even be a job category if he had not made flashy guitar playing a popular thing?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 11:54 AM (utfVc)

Thanks man! I was also a pioneer in the woman's restroom toilet camera thingee. Boy, did I have it all or what?

Posted by: Zombie Chuck Berry, nasty nasty man at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (K1Mmf)

251 Nood Degerrymandering

Posted by: mikeski at May 05, 2026 12:12 PM (VHUov)

252 The amount of times I have heard "this time Trump has really lost it" only for it not to be complete bullshit is innumerable. The best anyone had on Trump was covid response but he was cornered into most of that bs and a ton of it was local and he couldn't stop it if he tried, without just taking blame for deaths with no good outcome.

Posted by: ... at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (d997y)

253 Has anyone ever considered that perhaps gas prices are being manipulated as a means of defeating Trump? Which is why concern trolls are so invested in the gas price whine.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (utfVc)

254 Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (gtcuf)

Check out Tom Luongo and "The Ladies from Promethean Action".

They're all mad but they believe they have decifered Trump's plan and there's nothing Bushian about it.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (aUMnT)

255 244 I'm absolutely baffled as to what made Trump go full neocon, tossing aside everything he's stood for foreign policy-wise since he came down the golden escalator over a decade ago.

I want to puke every time I hear that old Bushian bullshit coming out of this admin's mouths. "They're dancing in the streets and greeting us as liberators! The citizens will rise up...any day now...any day...." LMAOGFY.

Posted by: Delurker at May 05, 2026 12:10 PM (gtcuf)

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You really think there aren't decades of video of Trump advocating for the toppling of the mullahs in Iran?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (w4o6z)

256 Amusing story of Shit Midas,

"Johnny St.Pete@JohnMcCloy

🔥👀 WOW.. THE TRUTH COMES OUT. The reason “THE OBAMALISK” is so ugly is because Obama himself was so hands on. He insisted it be huge and kept asking for it to be larger and bolder according the architects.

Final cost? $850 million. The original budget was $350 million LOL

“ Oh my God. This is serious sh*t. He wouldn’t LET IT REST” - Architect Tod Williams

This guy ruins everything he touches and it’s all to feed his ego. He was marking up EVERYTHING when they gave him designs. Apparently Obama was almost as sh*tty and architect as he was as President."

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:13 PM (E4rtv)

257

Beretta Holding and Ruger Agree to Partnership

by FRANK MINITER posted on May 4, 2026
NEWS, ARMED CITIZEN

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. and Beretta Holding S.A. have announced a strategic cooperation agreement.
This collaboration began last year as a contentious disagreement between the two companies—as of last March, Beretta Holding S.A., the Luxembourg-based parent of the iconic Italian gunmaker Beretta, had amassed a 9.95 percent stake in Ruger.

The shared agreement will allow Beretta to increase its ownership of Ruger to up to 25 percent of the company’s outstanding shares (NYSE: RGR). According to the press release, the minimum partial tender offer price shall be $44.80 per share in cash.
Beretta had been promoting four individuals for seats on the Ruger board. But, according to this agreement, Beretta will “nominate up to two independent directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and regulatory approval.

https://tinyurl.com/43y76tvh

Posted by: rickb223 at May 05, 2026 12:16 PM (xHq83)

258 244 I'm absolutely baffled as to what made Trump go full neocon, tossing aside everything he's stood for foreign policy-wise since he came down the golden escalator over a decade ago.

I want to puke every time I hear that old Bushian bullshit coming out of this admin's mouths. "They're dancing in the streets and greeting us as liberators! The citizens will rise up...any day now...any day...." LMAOGFY.

Posted by: Delurker
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Objection: Facts not in Evidence.

None of what you said represents statements by Trump. Neocons plan to invade and change the government internally, Trump is doing punitive expeditions to keep them from getting nukes.

That is what this is about-the Iranians were gloating that they had enough enriched uranium for 11 nukes and missiles to deliver them.

And they told us that in the negotiations after we went after their nuke program.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (E4rtv)

259 236 232 Gas has gone up 30 cents since Saturday. It's now $4.29 here in upstate SC. This is...not good.
Posted by: Lady in Black at May 05, 2026 12:03 PM (qBdHI)
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It's $5.50+ near me.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 05, 2026 12:05 PM (xvhJH)

The price of gas, short term, should not be a voting factor, but I really believe it might be.
Posted by: tubal at May 05, 2026 12:07 PM (Gqar

I'm afraid this is unavoidable. A lot of people do not take the long view or understand the broader picture. President Trump is singlehandedly administering correctives for 47+ years of disastrous American foreign policy toward Iran, 54+ years of the same toward China, and Cuba, and South America, as well as the utter lawlessness of the Obama and Biden administrations regarding illegal immigration among other things. The more advanced the disease the more painful the treatment. So there are people freaking out without understanding why we are where we are, and that corrections can bring short-term discomfort.

Posted by: My 2 cents at May 05, 2026 12:18 PM (TbWk/)

260 The shared agreement will allow Beretta to increase its ownership of Ruger to up to 25 percent of the company’s outstanding shares (NYSE: RGR). According to the press release, the minimum partial tender offer price shall be $44.80 per share in cash.
Beretta had been promoting four individuals for seats on the Ruger board. But, according to this agreement, Beretta will “nominate up to two independent directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and regulatory approval.

https://tinyurl.com/43y76tvh
Posted by: rickb223
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Not a fan of consolidation in industries--stifles innovation, makes companies more amenable to doing governmental bidding, etc.

Beretta was going after Ruger because growth in Euroland is stymied and they have had trouble doing much in the American markets.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:19 PM (E4rtv)

261 And they told us that in the negotiations after we went after their nuke program.

Posted by: whig at May 05, 2026 12:17 PM (E4rtv)

The number of tons of U235 claimed has been upped considerably recently. Very likely untrue but the regime is desperate because they only have a few days left before the oil goes to hell ... or so I am told.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (aUMnT)

262 t's 100% price gauging that no one is doing a damn thing about.

Trump is taking it on the chin with this.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 05, 2026 12:06 PM (+sD5M)

And you have proof of the price gouging.
A gallon of coca cola is more than a gallon of gas.

Posted by: MAC V SOG at May 05, 2026 12:20 PM (P4Pk9)

263 If any US citizen is too screwed up to obtain a valid, State issued, photo ID; I do not want them to vote at all. No more mail in ballots except for the military.
Real, both party monitoring of the counting process.
Mandatory paper ballots.
All ballots are to be serialized, watermarked, and have a QR or barcode to eliminate mystery extra ballots.
All ballots must be accounted for.
And MOST IMPORTANTLY: Anybody caught voting illegally or otherwise tampering with the vote/talley gets a minimum of 10 years in federal prison - after the horrifying 2 weeks in the barrel.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at May 05, 2026 12:35 PM (JNTt1)

264 The GOPe and Wall Street Dems both want cheap (read: illegal) laborers who can be paid off the books. GOPe wants them for its donors' in the Chamber of Commerce, Dems want them for their nannies and votes.

Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at May 05, 2026 02:06 PM (uY1j2)

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