Support
Contact
Ace:
aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com CBD: cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com Buck: buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com joe mannix: mannix2024 at proton.me MisHum: petmorons at gee mail.com J.J. Sefton: sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com | The Good, The Bad And The ONTHi folks! Let's see what I dredged out of the bowels of the internet this week. Fido Friday: Hide and seek — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving leftovers We need men's magazines to make a comeback Malls — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Thomas Sowell is the smartest man in America Drunk — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 What do you mean that Sowell quote isn't real? I saw it on the internet, it's real. Like this one Relax Learning to fly — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Better than the new Jaguar ad campaign Feel good story 1 I linked a story about this last week — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 I know this feeling Peanut returns Going down — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Doxxed! Why moths didn't save the world Up to code — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Feel good story 2 Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by respect: — ONT WTF (@OntWtf) November 29, 2024 Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
On and on
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 10:01 PM (lrtx8) 2
Good evening Horde! Thanks WD.
Posted by: TRex at November 29, 2024 10:01 PM (IQ6Gq) 3
Whoa! Contenty! Thanks WD!
Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:02 PM (WXNFJ) 4
Green haired girl seems to be fun. A true spinner, as it were.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:05 PM (WXNFJ) 5
Oh, good! An ONT! So those reports that Ace had sold all the ONT hours to Soros were just rumors, I guess. Whew.
Howdy, y'all. Believe everything you read on the Interwebz. Posted by: mindful webworker - because I'm always right, and I never lie at November 29, 2024 10:05 PM (Di1HC) 6
Yo y'all!
Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 10:06 PM (W/lyH) 7
Hey, Weird Dave, and Horde. Happy Black Friday after all the stores are closed!
Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:09 PM (v6JzV) 8
Great content as always WD. Thank you.
Posted by: TRex at November 29, 2024 10:10 PM (IQ6Gq) 9
Malls have been replaced by City Center green spaces. These green spaces also have apartments and business offices above the store fronts and restaurants.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:10 PM (9mIGc) 10
I think Chris Rock had some commentary on malls.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 29, 2024 10:10 PM (63Dwl) 11
Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 29, 2024 10:10 PM (rRMBj) 12
ga tech v ga
17 6 Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:10 PM (gbOdA) 13
Thanks, WD.
Posted by: Peanut at November 29, 2024 10:11 PM (mH6SG) 14
Some great content tonight, WD.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 10:11 PM (h0qw/) 15
Nice to get into an ONT. They were going to the mattresses down there.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 29, 2024 10:11 PM (dDmld) 16
Whoa! The content! Thanks WD.
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:11 PM (pZEOD) 17
and texas let ga score 30
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (gbOdA) 18
Is it wrong of me to smile at I90 being at a standstill in PA?
I am so glad I am past those 500 mile Thanksgiving Weekends. Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (rRMBj) 20
Good stuff as usual, thanks WD!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (hOUT3) Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (pZEOD) 22
The turkey scream pic!
Posted by: M. Gaga at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (KiBMU) 23
WD has avenged me!!!
Posted by: Peanut at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (mH6SG) 24
Yay, National Lemon Creme Pie Day ONT!
Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (dyzAZ) 25
I don't care if Thomas Sowell said it or not, I'm always gonna be hypnotized by those rascals.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (xCA6C) 26
I am so glad I am past those 500 mile Thanksgiving Weekends.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (WXNFJ) Are drive was always always about 300 DFW to NW Ark. Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:13 PM (gbOdA) 27
My arms hurt just watching her.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (Y6IkP) 28
Hi all!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (FjReC) 29
ga FG
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (gbOdA) Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (KcwUg) 31
I would also pay good money to take the ride into the cave system.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (xCA6C) 32
g tech 20
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (gbOdA) Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (WXNFJ) Posted by: Key Lime, Anonymous . . . at November 29, 2024 10:15 PM (U/JWQ) 35
31 I would also pay good money to take the ride into the cave system.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (xCA6C) Spelunker Cave SFoT Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:16 PM (gbOdA) 36
Sorry I'm late, my platypus lost its hat.
Posted by: tankdemon at November 29, 2024 10:16 PM (8Qghd) 37
So well knew boobs back in the day, I’m sure.
Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:16 PM (v6JzV) 38
I expected to see Gollum in that hole.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 29, 2024 10:16 PM (XeU6L) 39
Corgi dog, is one stupid dog. Does he not have nose? Does he not smell when he breathes? Does he not have eyes that see more than ground?
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 10:16 PM (lrtx8) 40
4 Green haired girl seems to be fun. A true spinner, as it were.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:05 PM (WXNFJ) __________________________ Getting some creepy vibes off of that one. As in, boiling your pet rabbit type vibes you disappoint her in any way. Posted by: Orson at November 29, 2024 10:17 PM (dIske) 41
33 Well, when you think about it, malls were the next big thing 50 years ago.
Time marches on. Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (WXNFJ) They tore down the mall in Plano Tx and making a big open air place. Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:17 PM (gbOdA) 42
I would also pay good money to take the ride into the cave system.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:14 PM (xCA6C) I wonder if there is another way out? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 10:17 PM (h0qw/) Posted by: Ration Board at November 29, 2024 10:17 PM (nS6qG) 44
The mexican restaurant in Plano mall carded 12 year olds.
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:18 PM (gbOdA) 45
37 Sowell, I meant.
Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:18 PM (v6JzV) 46
Going down — OH, yeah. Combines two of my favorite things: dependence on shaky carnival hardware and acute claustrophobia. Sign me up!
Posted by: mindful webworker - goin' down down down as the flames lept up higher at November 29, 2024 10:18 PM (Di1HC) 47
Terrific memes at Valor Guardians:
https://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=163411 Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 29, 2024 10:18 PM (XeU6L) 48
I hate shopping in any location and I don't like being swarmed by people. Malls were a nightmare situation for me from the beginning.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:18 PM (Y6IkP) Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:19 PM (9mIGc) 50
I swear it said 19 now 20 6 gteck
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 29, 2024 10:19 PM (gbOdA) Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 10:19 PM (LkLld) 52
>>> 51 We are about to see some crazy shit. From both sides.
This is an incredible time to be alive. Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 10:19 PM (LkLld) Narrow it down a little? Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 29, 2024 10:20 PM (KcwUg) 53
Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 10:12 PM (dyzAZ)
Hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving. Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 10:20 PM (U/JWQ) 54
Thanks, WD. That flag one has been around a while, but it still draws the onion fumes.
Posted by: GWB at November 29, 2024 10:21 PM (GR9H0) 55
15 Nice to get into an ONT. They were going to the mattresses down there.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 29, 2024 10:11 PM (dDmld) Yes, I was glad to escape and come to this WDONT haven! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at November 29, 2024 10:22 PM (hOUT3) 56
That step kid is lucky to have that step dad.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:19 PM (9mIGc) And pretty sure the stepkid is figuring/has figured that out. Posted by: GWB at November 29, 2024 10:22 PM (GR9H0) 57
That's a deeeeeeep cave.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 29, 2024 10:22 PM (XMwZJ) Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:22 PM (v6JzV) 59
brøther, I cräve the forbidden lämp
youtube.com/watch?v=xWUQ40XT0jI Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at November 29, 2024 10:23 PM (9aVck) 60
WD, I don't know where you find all of these, but I'm thankful you do. Well done.
Posted by: scampydog at November 29, 2024 10:23 PM (41CYW) 61
We ran out of leftover pie! Oh, no!
So I went to grocery & picked up another one today. All is well! Posted by: JQ at November 29, 2024 10:23 PM (YoCnN) 62
Happy Black Friday after all the stores are closed!
Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:09 PM (v6JzV) Amazon's not closed. Neither are the Super WalMarts. Posted by: GWB at November 29, 2024 10:23 PM (GR9H0) 63
WD - thanks for the great ONT!
Posted by: Iris at November 29, 2024 10:24 PM (bOJ2I) 64
The step dad story reminded me of the movie Instant Family with Mark Wahlberg.
It's a great movie. Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:24 PM (9mIGc) 65
When you ride alone,
You ride with Hitler! Posted by: Ration Board My Grandpa was a leader of the local War Bond drives during WWII. As such, he had access to piles of War Bond and recruitment posters. We all were given some when my Mom divvied up his estate. My favorite was "Deliver Us From Evil" https://t.ly/bUy3L Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:24 PM (WXNFJ) 66
58 I love physical Christmas shopping.
The online shit sucks donkey balls. Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 10:22 PM (v6JzV) ----------- Physical Christmas shopping involves pants. They're practically mandatory. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 29, 2024 10:25 PM (dDmld) 67
519 Does Atlanta go up in smoke if Georgia Tech wins?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 09:59 PM (vO42M) From below- UGA is in Athens, so no. Tech is in ATL. Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:26 PM (pZEOD) 68
"Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by respect"
I'd seen this before, a while back, but had forgotten the salute at the end. Thanks for a great ONT, WD. But, um, who's Eā-Ṇasir? (Websearch was unhelpful.) Posted by: mindful webworker - who the what th at November 29, 2024 10:26 PM (Di1HC) 69
Got most of the way thru feel good #2 before I figured out the storyteller was a girl. I think.
The times we live in... Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at November 29, 2024 10:27 PM (MZ+PY) 70
Greetings Horde.
Did you know it takes 2 - 10 days to port a landline phone number over to a cell carrier? I found that out Posted by: Zeera , The People Are Coming at November 29, 2024 10:27 PM (WC6n6) 71
Good news.
DC_Draino 🚨Scott Presler confirms he will join me to help @KenPaxtonTX primary John Cornyn in 2026 Cornyn might as well resign now https://x.com/DC_Draino/status/1862582008070734156 Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:27 PM (xCA6C) 72
That step kid is lucky to have that step dad.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth My wife was over the moon when my youngest sons started calling her "Mom". Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:27 PM (WXNFJ) 73
From below- UGA is in Athens, so no. Tech is in ATL.
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:26 PM (pZEOD) I think cities also frequently go up in smoke when their team wins. Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:28 PM (9mIGc) 74
>>> 71 Good news.
DC_Draino 🚨Scott Presler confirms he will join me to help @KenPaxtonTX primary John Cornyn in 2026 Cornyn might as well resign now https://x.com/DC_Draino/status/1862582008070734156 Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:27 PM (xCA6C) *tents fingers* Excellent. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 29, 2024 10:28 PM (KcwUg) 75
So much good stuff! Thank you, Sir!
(Screaming turkey is nightmare fuel, but other than that….) Posted by: Appycay at November 29, 2024 10:29 PM (EdYR/) 76
Up to code? I'm not sure what the problem is here. 😶
Posted by: mindful webworker - grounded at November 29, 2024 10:30 PM (Di1HC) 77
just got back from seeing Gladiator II
I swear I'm ridiculous - it made me weepy serious "MAGA" analogue I think? even a "fight! fight! fight" scene Posted by: BlackOrchid at November 29, 2024 10:30 PM (Pv3Rg) 78
Good evening horde and thanks for the Friday Night Memes wd
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 29, 2024 10:30 PM (RIvkX) 79
73.
I think cities also frequently go up in smoke when their team wins. Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at But Tech is in ATL. So if they beat us, ATL will be fine. Things will be loud in my living room, but ATL will be fine. Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:30 PM (pZEOD) 80
>>Narrow it down a little?
We are taking down an entrenched bureaucracy that has grown and gotten stronger by defying and intimidating us for decades. The tried to kill our nominee. Twice. I have no idea what's coming next but they aren't going to surrender their stupidly luxurious lifestyles on our nickel without a fight. Heads on a swivel. Onward. Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 10:31 PM (LkLld) 81
>>> But, um, who's Eā-Ṇasir? (Websearch was unhelpful.)
From the ancient stone tablet with a complaint, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Complaint_tablet_to_Ea-nāṣir Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:31 PM (Y6IkP) 82
Frosted Flakes are great. They're in the pantry now.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 29, 2024 10:32 PM (RIvkX) Posted by: Ration Board at November 29, 2024 10:32 PM (nS6qG) 84
I am going to be honest, that Turkey picture kinda freaks me out.
Posted by: Picric at November 29, 2024 10:32 PM (13tTk) 85
Temp is 13, feels like 3 in Iowa City and there are guys with no shirts. Is this a great country or what? Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 29, 2024 10:33 PM (dxSpM) 86
Home again, home again, jiggity-jig. Gooood evening, JF.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, spent wisely on Black Friday, and is looking forward to the "actual" weekend. I watched a bunch of Criterion films. TJM would be proud--a whole bunch of them were foreign! And blue-ray. [runs into doorjamb] Oof! Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 29, 2024 10:33 PM (CHHv1) 87
Did you know it takes 2 - 10 days to port a landline phone number over to a cell carrier? I found that out
Posted by: Zeera , The People Are Coming -------------- Any and everything with every POTs company or system moves at a glacial pace. Urgency is a word they ignore. Posted by: scampydog at November 29, 2024 10:33 PM (41CYW) 88
I am going to be honest, that Turkey picture kinda freaks me out.
Posted by: Picric at November 29, 2024 10:32 PM (13tTk) Especially since Dave titled it Thanksgiving LEFTOVERS. Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:34 PM (9mIGc) 89
She raises a good point. What did happen to all the malls? Why did so many of them close?
Amazon and Walmart. In the old days if you wanted a collection of different goods you had to go to the mall. After Walmart you could get shoes, clothes, furniture, and trinkets at Walmart...for less. And latter you could just order it from Amazon and have it show up at your house in a couple of days. Malls couldn't get compete because the stores there had to pay for appealing real estate. In my area we still do have malls but I like in a wealthy-ish area and more and more the stores in the malls are high end. Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:34 PM (oZhjI) 90
>>> I think cities also frequently go up in smoke when their team wins.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:28 PM (9mIGc) Tech nerds will just vigorously invert a matrix or something. kidding ... I work with a lot Tech grads Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:35 PM (Y6IkP) 91
Dems haven't had any new arguments in 160 years
The people that tell me there has been no inflation for the last 4 years also tell me I should be outraged that I'll have to pay a nickle more for a head of lettuce. Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:35 PM (oZhjI) 92
We ran out of leftover pie! Oh, no!
So I went to grocery & picked up another one today. Dang! Which grocery store sells leftover pie??? Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 10:36 PM (U/JWQ) 93
I linked a story about this last week
When COVID hit the scam calls stopped. Because India locked down. If you had enough leverage with India you could likely make them shut down the scam call centers again but since we've been governed by the "China party" why would India bother? Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:37 PM (oZhjI) 94
Hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving.
Thank you, Miss Adriane, I did. Went out for dinner. I trust yourself, hubby, and the killer cactus had a pleasant holiday as well? Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 10:37 PM (dyzAZ) Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 10:39 PM (lrtx8) Posted by: scampydog at November 29, 2024 10:39 PM (41CYW) 97
The Frosted Flakes Meme should have RFK Jr's head on the Jungle man.
Posted by: DAN at November 29, 2024 10:39 PM (wDLi3) 98
I trust yourself, hubby, and the killer cactus had a pleasant holiday as well?
Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 We was ordered to show up and not bring any more vitals. And we did what we was told! Still stuffed to the gills … Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 10:39 PM (U/JWQ) 99
The Jaguar thing is interesting. If you care about quality or value you aren't buying a Jaguar. They presumably believe the way to sell a status product is to make it female, gay, and lame.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:40 PM (oZhjI) 100
I love physical Christmas shopping.
... Posted by: Bulg ----------- *Fistbump* You can have my share. I won't be using it. Posted by: Archimedes at November 29, 2024 10:40 PM (xCA6C) 101
TD Georgia Tech!
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at November 29, 2024 10:41 PM (IQ6Gq) 102
https://t.ly/bUy3L
Posted by: Tonypete The tepid nature of propaganda that Shrub experimented with was...underwhelming...and of course he shelved most of it as soon as the Democrats started whining about it. If you want to win a war you fight it like you did in WWII. Yes that means a winning RoE, competent generals, but all an effort to keep homefront morale up. Ironically, the reason we lost the WoT is because Shrub and co had no problem sending grunts to their deaths but were TERRIFIED of getting spoken of poorly in the FNM. Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:43 PM (oZhjI) 103
We was ordered to show up and not bring any more vitals. And we did what we was told!
Still stuffed to the gills … The best kind of Thanksgiving. Especially when they send you home with leftovers. Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 10:43 PM (dyzAZ) 104
One of the big Boeing management offices in Renton or Everett, I forget which, was built as a mall, had escalators and everything with the thinking that it would help its property value for later if they wanted to sell or lease it.
Oops Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:44 PM (Y6IkP) 105
One of the more interesting things I was thinking about while having my turkey day feast is that pretty much all of the food items taste good together in the same bite.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, bread...yum and yum together. Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:45 PM (oZhjI) 106
We are taking down an entrenched bureaucracy that has grown and gotten stronger by defying and intimidating us for decades.
The tried to kill our nominee. Twice. I have no idea what's coming next but they aren't going to surrender their stupidly luxurious lifestyles on our nickel without a fight. Heads on a swivel. Onward. Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 10:31 PM (LkLld) Also, OpSec Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 10:45 PM (VNX3d) 107
with the thinking that it would help its property value for later if they wanted to sell or lease it.
For all the futurists and prognosticators we have future trends still seem rather unpredictable don't they? Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:46 PM (oZhjI) 108
If that is what they consider a "significant amount" of ammunition then I must possess a googleplex amount of ammunition!
2 teenagers, 1 man arrested for illegally manufacturing guns in Ventura County https://t.co/XvPzGMwA15 http://tiny.cc/5v3yzz Deputies arrested two teenagers and a 45-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing and possessing unregistered guns and automatic rifles in Ventura County, officials announced Friday. At the conclusion of a months-long investigation, detectives say they seized 16 illegal firearms, three unlawfully possessed firearms, numerous firearm components and a “significant amount” of ammunition from a Santa Rosa Valley residence. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began in May when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intercepted internationally shipped packages destined for one of the two teens, who was believed to be residing in the 2000 block of Blanchard Road Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at November 29, 2024 10:46 PM (9aVck) 109
We live nearish a big thriving mall with a lot of luxury brand stores.
All the other regular malls around are dying though. Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at November 29, 2024 10:46 PM (N00w7) 110
Frosted Flakes are great. They're in the pantry now.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 29, 2024 10:32 PM (RIvkX) Next time in the store, compare the ingredients of FF to Corn Pops. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 10:46 PM (W/lyH) 111
Nice ONT WeirdDave. I look at that turkey pic and think "who has time to get all creative before getting the bird in the oven." Probably some weirdo that likes to wake up super early.
Posted by: PaleRider at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM (83y/e) 112
The Jaguar thing is interesting. If you care about quality or value you aren't buying a Jaguar. They presumably believe the way to sell a status product is to make it female, gay, and lame.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:40 PM (oZhjI) When Jaguar was a serious car company, they really didn't have to advertise. The cars sold themselves, simply being Jaguars. You knew you were getting a beautiful-looking, fast powerful car that simply oozed class. And the fact that it needed to go to the shop regularly was simply proof of its thoroughbred ancestry. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM (h0qw/) 113
I have no idea what's coming next but they aren't going to surrender their stupidly luxurious lifestyles on our nickel without a fight.
One of the more concerning things right now for me at least is I have to trust that Trump really does have some kind of plan now that he is keeping close to his vest but will enact after inauguration. After decades of GOPe antics it is not an easy thing to hope on... Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM (oZhjI) 114
Shrub and co had no problem sending grunts to their deaths but were TERRIFIED of getting spoken of poorly in the FNM.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:43 PM (oZhjI) Very cogent analysis, we haven't been serious about winning a war since the Ruskies took out Patton! Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM (hOUT3) 115
When you ride alone, You ride with Hitler! Posted by: Ration Board Bill Maher wrote a book titled "When You Ride Alone You Ride With bin Laden" Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 29, 2024 10:48 PM (63Dwl) 116
Deputies arrested two teenagers and a 45-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing and possessing unregistered guns and automatic rifles in Ventura County, officials announced Friday.
Is this California place part of the British crown? Because if this is in America what the hell is wrong with you people? Posted by: George Washington at November 29, 2024 10:48 PM (oZhjI) 117
What a garbage football game! It’s like they know they are going to the SEC championship so why bother playing? First home game loss in 30 years. Way to go UGA!
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 10:49 PM (pZEOD) 118
We live nearish a big thriving mall with a lot of luxury brand stores.
All the other regular malls around are dying though.[/] When people need two jobs to pay the rent and a third to pay for food malls just aren't going to do well. Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 10:49 PM (dyzAZ) 119
Is that turkey above what remains after using last nights stuffing recipe? You know, where the last step is to remove from the oven after 5 hours or when the ass explodes?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 10:49 PM (VNX3d) 120
113 I have to trust that Trump really does have some kind of plan now that he is keeping close to his vest but will enact after inauguration.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM *** There is a reason DJT isn't using GSA space or technology for the transition team. Posted by: TRex at November 29, 2024 10:50 PM (IQ6Gq) 121
Is this California place part of the British crown?
Because if this is in America what the hell is wrong with you people? Posted by: George Washington at November 29, 2024 10:48 PM (oZhjI) I know Cali has some stupid gun laws, but I did not know they had a "gun registry". Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 10:51 PM (h0qw/) 122
Iowa wins 13-10 over Nebraska.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 29, 2024 10:52 PM (rRMBj) 123
From the ancient stone tablet with a complaint…
Posted by: banana Dream Oh, right. The diacritical marks weren't the same in the post as in Wiki. Why I probably failed to recognize it. 🙄 Posted by: mindful webworker - grounded at November 29, 2024 10:53 PM (Di1HC) 124
Especially when they send you home with leftovers.
Yeppers! But then I was threatening … I mean mentioning that Spicy Green Bean Curry from the Thai place would be an interesting variation for green bean casserole. Still have no idea why they tell me not to bring anything… Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 10:53 PM (U/JWQ) Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 10:54 PM (LkLld) 126
City I was from had (has?) the biggest mall in the world. When I was asked hpw big it was I would usually sat it was so big it had THREE McDonalds and more submarines that the Canadian Navy.
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 29, 2024 10:56 PM (J9p7G) 127
Our team is way better.
Way. Better. https://tinyurl.com/7c7h92mk Posted by: JackStraw And, she has a deer trophy mounted on the wall behind her. "Our team is red hot! (Clap, Clap) Your team ain't diddily squat!!" Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:56 PM (WXNFJ) 128
About 2 minutes to go. Georgia tech 27. Georgia 20. Georgia just got the ball back on a fumble at mid field. Time to put the TV on.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 10:57 PM (vO42M) 129
Malls closed because of Walmart and Amazon, sure, but they also closed because they became overrun by inner-city yutes that terrorized the clientele and employees, and robbed the stores.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 29, 2024 10:57 PM (XMwZJ) 130
>>> One of the more interesting things I was thinking about while having my turkey day feast is that pretty much all of the food items taste good together in the same bite. Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, bread...yum and yum together.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 10:45 PM (oZhjI) While science has abandoned the concept of aether as an electric medium I fully believe that gravy is the flavor aether through which waves of all food tastiness propagate from the heavens and are transmitted to our taste buds. I'm not even high. Posted by: banana Dream at November 29, 2024 10:58 PM (Y6IkP) 131
City I was from had (has?) the biggest mall in the world. When I was asked hpw big it was I would usually sat it was so big it had THREE McDonalds and more submarines that the Canadian Navy.
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 29, 2024 10:56 PM (J9p7G) Vast Edmonchuk Mall is still there. I drove by it a few weeks ago. I don't know if I have ever set foot in it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 11:00 PM (h0qw/) 132
But then I was threatening … I mean mentioning that Spicy Green Bean Curry from the Thai place would be an interesting variation for green bean casserole.
Still have no idea why they tell me not to bring anything… Obviously as a reward for your service in preparing dishes in years past. I'm sure it had nothing to do with suggestions of culinary diversity. Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at November 29, 2024 11:00 PM (dyzAZ) Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:01 PM (ggOpH) 134
When I was a young'in the cool thing to do as a teenager was hit the mall.
TBH I didn't care for shopping but that's where all my female classmates hung out so..."Let's go to the mall" indeed... Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 11:01 PM (oZhjI) Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 11:03 PM (U/JWQ) Posted by: Some Fire Martial at November 29, 2024 11:04 PM (oZhjI) 137
The Bellevue square Mall in Bellevue, Washington is a vibrant Mall for a few reasons. It's a great place to shop, your are not going to get mugged, and people have money in that area.
The Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces is about half dead for a few reasons. When Sears folded that end of the mall died and they've never been able to refill that huge space, most of the stores in the mall are not that compelling and are being slowly replaced by vape stores, and then there are the three Walmarts scattered around town. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:04 PM (vO42M) 138
Is Georgia actually going to win this game?
Posted by: tankdemon at November 29, 2024 11:04 PM (8Qghd) 139
Georgia Tech 27 - Georgia 27. 1 mim left 4th. What a finish!.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:05 PM (vO42M) 140
When Jaguar was a serious car company, they really didn't have to advertise. The cars sold themselves, simply being Jaguars. You knew you were getting a beautiful-looking, fast powerful car that simply oozed class. And the fact that it needed to go to the shop regularly was simply proof of its thoroughbred ancestry.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon ----- The Jaguar XK-E was the greatest crumpet-catcher known to man. -- Henry Manney Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 29, 2024 11:05 PM (XeU6L) 141
Vast Edmonchuk Mall is still there. I drove by it a few weeks ago. I don't know if I have ever set foot in it.
Left many years ago ... but vast is a good term. Since it was REAL estate, I imagine its still there ... but not sure whether _"olympic" skating rink, huge water park, theme park rides, shark pool and submarines are all still in operation . Posted by: Wingnutt at November 29, 2024 11:05 PM (J9p7G) Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:06 PM (VNX3d) 143
There's only one thing you can do with left over pie.
Eat it! Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:06 PM (lrtx8) 144
City I was from had (has?) the biggest mall in the world. When I was asked hpw big it was I would usually sat it was so big it had THREE McDonalds and more submarines that the Canadian Navy.
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 29, 2024 10:56 PM (J9p7G) Vast Edmonchuk Mall is still there. I drove by it a few weeks ago. I don't know if I have ever set foot in it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon The first Ikea I ever went to was in Edmonton. I didn't go to the mall cuz I had grouse to kill. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:06 PM (vO42M) 145
So...
Big socialist titties. If they are socialist... aren't they owned by the gubbmint which is all of us, the people, and so We The People have a right to enjoy all the big socialist titties, without the consent of the "tit"ular owner? Isn't that how socialism works -- we get to take from those who have to give to those who have not? They have the big socialist titties, and I do not, so I get to take them, or at least play with them? I think that's how this socialism thing works, right? Posted by: SimoHayha at November 29, 2024 11:06 PM (yf7Pm) 146
Especially since Dave titled it Thanksgiving LEFTOVERS.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 29, 2024 10:34 PM (9mIGc) Well, if it had been on your table, would YOU have eaten it? Of course it's leftovers. Posted by: GWB at November 29, 2024 11:07 PM (GR9H0) 147
How do you fuck up a roll?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:01 PM (ggOpH) ===== It was microwave-baked inside the individual plastic wrapping. Then frozen. Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 29, 2024 11:07 PM (RIvkX) 148
There’s one mall in southern Ft Worth that is very active and crowded, just like all malls I. The old days. It’s Hispanic themed (oh heck it’s mescan). But you feel a little bit conspicuous as an Anglo going in there.
Posted by: Tom Servo at November 29, 2024 11:07 PM (W6hoT) 149
It's official... United Airlines has the worst food of any airline.
How do you fuck up a roll? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:01 PM (ggOpH) *** Buy them from Delta? Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:07 PM (W/lyH) 150
So...
Big socialist titties. If they are socialist... aren't they owned by the gubbmint which is all of us, the people, and so We The People have a right to enjoy all the big socialist titties, without the consent of the "tit"ular owner? Isn't that how socialism works -- we get to take from those who have to give to those who have not? They have the big socialist titties, and I do not, so I get to take them, or at least play with them? I think that's how this socialism thing works, right? Posted Doesn't it mean that she has to give them to someone less fortunate, so they both have the same size? No? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:08 PM (VNX3d) 151
134. Hmm, perhaps cell phones were one of the arrows that took out malls. Instead of congregating at a mall teens took to texting, and now with the smart phones they go on tic tok or whatever to find out what is cool.
Posted by: PaleRider at November 29, 2024 11:08 PM (83y/e) 152
>>> She raises a good point. What did happen to all the malls? Why did so many of them close?
From what I heard... City busses started running free express runs from 'downtown' to the suburban malls. The End Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 29, 2024 11:09 PM (/lPRQ) 153
If they are socialist... aren't they owned by the gubbmint which is all of us, the people, and so We The People have a right to enjoy all the big socialist titties, without the consent of the "tit"ular owner? Most incels are pretty leftwing and many of them have started to argue for the "socialization of sex" which would mean that people have to have sex with each other by random lot. A stupid, stupid idea on many levels, but I mean, it is socialism. From those that have to those that need right? And a number of the early communes actually tried things sort of like this. Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 11:10 PM (oZhjI) 154
About two decades ago, I knew a lawyer. Rural America. He owned a Jag. Doesn't own it anymore, though. Why not? Because he had a lead foot. And since it was a rural county, they only had court once a month. So the local cops would check for the day court was in session, then park by the hill leading down into town. Didn't matter if he was speeding... they always pulled him over, because how many farmers own a Jag?
So they'd ticket him if he was speeding, or just harass him if he wasn't. It was pretty funny, but yeah, that would be annoying as all get out if it was me. Posted by: SimoHayha at November 29, 2024 11:10 PM (yf7Pm) Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 29, 2024 11:11 PM (rRMBj) Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 29, 2024 11:11 PM (IG4Id) 157
And the fact that it needed to go to the shop regularly was simply proof of its thoroughbred ancestry.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 10:47 PM (h0qw/) ===== "Do you expect our vehicles to...go??" /sniffs in disdain -British Motors Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 29, 2024 11:12 PM (RIvkX) 158
137 The Bellevue square Mall in Bellevue, Washington is a vibrant Mall for a few reasons. It's a great place to shop, your are not going to get mugged, and people have money in that area.
Haven't been up there in years. The drive up 405 is just ugly. Can't justify two hours of traffic for three hours of following Mrs D around. And they closed Maggionis. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:12 PM (W/lyH) 159
At least the bourbon is good.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:13 PM (ggOpH) 160
158 137 The Bellevue square Mall in Bellevue, Washington is a vibrant Mall for a few reasons. It's a great place to shop, your are not going to get mugged, and people have money in that area.
Haven't been up there in years. The drive up 405 is just ugly. Can't justify two hours of traffic for three hours of following Mrs D around. And they closed Maggionis. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:12 PM (W/lyH) You could always try the Blues Brothers technique to get around the mall. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:13 PM (VNX3d) 161
They say that FBI stands for Female Body Inspector. Well, at least that's what the shirts for sell at Lake Powell say, and likely elsewhere.
Since we have a socialist government now... and we know what the FBI did to Melania's underwear drawer. Is it true? And how can I sign up? Of course, with my luck I'd get to inspect the ladies of the View and MSNBC... but I'd plead Geneva convention violation there. Posted by: SimoHayha at November 29, 2024 11:14 PM (yf7Pm) Posted by: Weirddave at November 29, 2024 11:15 PM (5ouK+) 163
How's it going fags
Posted by: Buzzion at November 29, 2024 11:15 PM (URm8L) 164
Haven't been up there in years. The drive up 405 is just ugly. Can't justify two hours of traffic for three hours of following Mrs D around. And they closed Maggionis.
Posted by: Diogenes 405 traffic was horrible when I left in 2017. I went back for a visit a couple years ago and it was worse. Way worse. I-5 was just as bad except it had panhandlers in the median strip and why not? Everything was a parking lot. I'm really glad I left. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:15 PM (vO42M) 165
At least the bourbon is good.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:13 PM (ggOpH) Alaska features Buffalo Trace. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:16 PM (W/lyH) 166
>> She raises a good point. What did happen to all the malls? Why did so many of them close
Because society changed. Kids now live on their phones. I'm not even expert and this is obvious, Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 11:17 PM (LkLld) 167
Going down into the cave looks like some real life Minecraft stuff.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at November 29, 2024 11:17 PM (ufFY8) 168
Willowed:
Martina Navratilova blasts NY Times for calling biological females 'non-transgender women' https://mol.im/a/14141065 Posted by: Ciampino - Is this full circle? at November 29, 2024 11:18 PM (i0xsb) 169
I saw Big Socialist Titties open for the Bullet Bras at Victoria's Secret at the Bellevue Mall in 2012.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:18 PM (vO42M) 170
Alaska features Buffalo Trace.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:16 PM (W/lyH) So does United. And thank God for that! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:20 PM (ggOpH) 171
This game has to be wrapped up pretty quick. I got to run down to the pub because it's there.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:21 PM (vO42M) 172
Love the wedding dress story, well told and an emotion-stirrer.
Posted by: Ciampino - This is deep love at November 29, 2024 11:22 PM (i0xsb) 173
Woot! I think I just succeeded in de-fanging google in my Titan Pocket phone. Could not, not, not get into it using Android Debug Bridge on this Windows desktop. So I fired up my Toshiba laptop with Linux Mint 20 on it, installed android debug bridge with a simple command in Terminal.
Plugged in the phone with a USB cable, and short result: the phone's file tree was available to browse. Clicked through until I found "com.google.android.gms", which is supposed to be the nasty crapware that demands I open a google account, and right-clicked "delete", and Bingo! It was gone. Deleted youtube, and youtube music, too. I'll put my local SIM card in the phone tomorrow, and test-drive it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 11:22 PM (WraOF) 174
What would be some of the worst foods to serve on an international flight?
Rhubarb? Loosens my[\i] bowels Baked beans? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:24 PM (VNX3d) 175
So does United. And thank God for that!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 29, 2024 11:20 PM (ggOpH) Really? I may go back to flying United. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:25 PM (W/lyH) 176
How did I miss the punctuation, yet not get called by the Barrel?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:25 PM (VNX3d) 177
4 Green haired girl seems to be fun. A true spinner, as it were.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 29, 2024 10:05 PM (WXNFJ) Imagine being on a first date and she says 'let me show you something....' Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at November 29, 2024 11:26 PM (QGaXH) 178
Now Georgia decides they want to play.
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:27 PM (pZEOD) 179
What would be some of the worst foods to serve on an international flight?
Rhubarb? Loosens my[\i] bowels Baked beans? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf ----- Before embarking early the next morning, had a big going away dinner with friends in Paris. Squab, stuffed with cabbage. By the time we were passing over Newfoundland I was praying for the plane to crash. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 29, 2024 11:28 PM (XeU6L) 180
A bit late to close the barn door.
Germany 'will tell migrants they must adopt local cultural values, 'not the other way around', and turn non-European refugees away at the border' https://mol.im/a/14140853 "must"? What's the penalty? Posted by: Ciampino - This is easy to say at November 29, 2024 11:28 PM (i0xsb) 181
I don't get the EA-NASIR post. Is it because the blusky person didn't understand that it was a made-up name for someone who apparently lived hundreds of years ago..?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at November 29, 2024 11:28 PM (QGaXH) 182
Amazon had over $700 billion, that's billion with a B, in sales in 2023. And all it took was a click.
It's a frigging mystery why malls are dying. Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 11:29 PM (LkLld) 183
Now Georgia decides they want to play.
Posted by: Piper Better Nate than Level !!! Or, something like that. Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (U/JWQ) 184
Because society changed. Kids now live on their phones.
I'm not even expert and this is obvious, Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 11:17 PM (LkLld) Covid, BLM riots, shop lifting, homeless encampments on the streets down town, crime and inflation killed the mall and the high end downtown shopping area in Salem. But the city and state can all preen about how inclusive they all are. Posted by: Kindltot at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (D7oie) 185
MPs' vote for assisted dying sparks dark warnings of a 'state suicide service' and questions about how NHS will cope - but 'thrilled' supporters including Esther Rantzen celebrate
https://mol.im/a/14141167 How long before we have involuntary assisted dying? Posted by: Ciampino - This is easy to do to someone else at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (i0xsb) 186
Georgia Tech ties it in OT. OT2 coming up.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:31 PM (vO42M) 187
Mike Bobo needs to go go.
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:31 PM (pZEOD) 188
How long before we have involuntary assisted dying?
Using the Dutch as a model … about 6 months … Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (U/JWQ) 189
OT2
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (pZEOD) 190
How long before we have involuntary assisted dying?
Posted by: Ciampino - This is easy to do to someone else at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (i0xsb) when the bottom line for the health service requires cost cutting, if the past 50 years have been any indication. Posted by: Kindltot at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (D7oie) 191
MRE packets of baked beans were boldly labeled "Not for in-flight use."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (uRu1z) 192
Before embarking early the next morning, had a big going away dinner with friends in Paris. Squab, stuffed with cabbage. By the time we were passing over Newfoundland I was praying for the plane to crash.
Posted by: Mike Hammer ------------ LOL. PHX to Vegas, thankfully a very short flight. Pepperoni and salami sammich for lunch. Buffalo wings for dinner. Fear in my eyes while deplaning. Posted by: scampydog at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (41CYW) 193
"must"? What's the penalty? If they don't comply the will have to listen to the bureaucrat tell them, in German, that they must comply Posted by: 18-1 at November 29, 2024 11:33 PM (oZhjI) 194
I don't get the EA-NASIR post. Is it because the blusky person didn't understand that it was a made-up name for someone who apparently lived hundreds of years ago..?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at November 29, 2024 11:28 PM I think Ea-Nasir was a real person who lived several thousand years ago, and some archaeologist determined where his house was. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 11:33 PM (WraOF) 195
SpaceX Starlink Cape Canaveral
The launch is scheduled and announced. November 30, 12:00 a.m. ET, 0500 UTC, 06:00 CET. https://www.youtube.com/live/v2_K-iFPz-Q Posted by: Ciampino - Into Space at November 29, 2024 11:33 PM (i0xsb) 196
If we hadn’t gone for 2, we wouldn’t be here and I could go to bed! 😂
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:34 PM (pZEOD) 197
Ah well.
Happy post Thanksgiving. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Saturday in the Park, Never on a Sunday, and a Partridge Family in a Pear Tree. Posted by: Adriane the Why Not Pie in 32 Flavors Critic . . . at November 29, 2024 11:34 PM (U/JWQ) 198
LOL. PHX to Vegas, thankfully a very short flight. Pepperoni and salami sammich for lunch. Buffalo wings for dinner. Fear in my eyes while deplaning.
Posted by: scampydog at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (41CYW) LOL. I had an episode like that on a flight from PHX to LAX a few years ago. It was tense, I tell you. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 11:35 PM (WraOF) 199
Ugh
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:35 PM (pZEOD) 200
200!
Posted by: TRex at November 29, 2024 11:37 PM (IQ6Gq) Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 11:38 PM (LkLld) 202
>>> 185 MPs' vote for assisted dying sparks dark warnings of a 'state suicide service' and questions about how NHS will cope - but 'thrilled' supporters including Esther Rantzen celebrate
https://mol.im/a/14141167 How long before we have involuntary assisted dying? Posted by: Ciampino - This is easy to do to someone else at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (i0xsb) Isn't it the Netherlands that already has this? Pretty sure at least one EU country does... Posted by: Helena Handbasket at November 29, 2024 11:38 PM (KcwUg) 203
2 point conversion, come on dawgs
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:39 PM (pZEOD) 204
Before embarking early the next morning, had a big going away dinner with friends in Paris. Squab, stuffed with cabbage. By the time we were passing over Newfoundland I was praying for the plane to crash.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 29, 2024 11:28 PM (XeU6L) *** Seoul to Seattle. Was taken out the night before with my Korean Army hosts. Gawd!!! About four hours into the flight I had to use the head. Exited 30 minutes later. They had to tape the door shut. Misery. Posted by: Diogenes at November 29, 2024 11:40 PM (W/lyH) 205
Listening to the 3d movement of Dvorak’s 7th Symphony now. Wonderful!
Posted by: Bulg at November 29, 2024 11:40 PM (v6JzV) 206
This game is too much fun.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:40 PM (vO42M) 207
>>>Imagine being on a first date and she says 'let me show you something....'
--- Her health card certifying that she's STD free? Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:41 PM (lrtx8) 208
I have to know, who is in charge of the advertising? The reason I ask is, every conservative or somewhat right leaning news site I visit, has the same visually offputting images that are always “advertising” something no one spends money on, so I am left wondering why would they spend all of this money on offputting image based advertisements when it’s not going to boost sells?
Posted by: Christopher Shamblin at November 29, 2024 11:41 PM (krJLV) 209
191 MRE packets of baked beans were boldly labeled "Not for in-flight use."
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 29, 2024 11:32 PM (uRu1z) ---- Should have had a sketch of a butt with the caption "This Side Towards Enemy" Posted by: Ciampino - Chemical Hazard at November 29, 2024 11:41 PM (i0xsb) 210
When Animals Lose Their Biggest Fear*
(15:22) Casual Geographic https://youtu.be/uQJtFnH96-Q *of humans. Includes otters. Including the surfboard-stealing one. In case anyone here is interested in such things. Posted by: mindful webworker - don't feed the bears at November 29, 2024 11:44 PM (Di1HC) 211
>>>How long before we have involuntary assisted dying?
Posted by: Ciampino - This is easy to do to someone else at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (i0xsb) --- -We put the old one's on a gurney and push it down to the end of the hall. They quiet down after a couple of days. _NIH Health & Welfare Services Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:44 PM (lrtx8) Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:45 PM (vO42M) 213
We put the old one's on a gurney and push it down to the end of the hall. They quiet down after a couple of days.
_NIH Health & Welfare Services Posted by: Braenyard ------------ Granny off the cliff. Posted by: Paul Ryan attack ad at November 29, 2024 11:46 PM (41CYW) 214
We put the old one's on a gurney and push it down to the end of the hall. They quiet down after a couple of days.
_NIH Health & Welfare Services Posted by: Braenyard ------------ Granny off the cliff. Posted by: Paul Ryan attack ad at November 29, 2024 11:46 PM (41CYW) Death Race 2000, anyone? Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 29, 2024 11:47 PM (VNX3d) 215
OT4
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:47 PM (pZEOD) 216
Should have had a sketch of a butt with the caption "This Side Towards Enemy"
Surely that's forbidden by the Geneva Convention? Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 29, 2024 11:48 PM (mH6SG) 217
The launch is scheduled and announced. November 30, 12:00 a.m. ET, 0500 UTC, 06:00 CET.
https://www.youtube.com/live/v2_K-iFPz-Q Posted by: Ciampino --- Feels like midnight already. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:49 PM (lrtx8) 218
Ot5
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:50 PM (pZEOD) 219
I can imagine a dystopian future one day in which we have the same problem with illegal aliens from the EU as we now have with Mexico & Central America.
Posted by: mnw at November 29, 2024 11:50 PM (NLIak) 220
OT 6.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:51 PM (vO42M) 221
so I am left wondering why would they spend all of this money on offputting image based advertisements when it’s not going to boost sells?
Posted by: Christopher Shamblin at November 29, 2024 11:41 PM (krJLV) You see ads? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 29, 2024 11:51 PM (WraOF) 222
OT6!
Posted by: Piper at November 29, 2024 11:52 PM (pZEOD) 223
Unless his family has requested his name not be posted its embarrassing that Vic's name hasn't been added to the absent friends list.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 29, 2024 11:53 PM (LkLld) 224
Unless his family has requested his name not be posted its embarrassing that Vic's name hasn't been added to the absent friends list.
I've been wondering if that is the case. Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 29, 2024 11:54 PM (mH6SG) 225
223 Unless his family has requested his name not be posted its embarrassing that Vic's name hasn't been added to the absent friends list.
Posted by: JackStraw -- To say the least. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:55 PM (lrtx8) 226
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO SPACE ACTIVITY FOR NOVEMBER 30
T - 6 mins SpaceX Starlink Cape Canaveral The launch is scheduled and announced. November 30, 12:00 a.m. ET, 0500 UTC, 06:00 CET. https://www.youtube.com/live/v2_K-iFPz-Q _____________ SpaceX - Falcon 9 - NROL-126 SLC-4E - Vandenberg Space Force Base - Space Affairs Live The 4-hour launch window will open at 12:10 a.m. PT, 0810 UTC, 09:10 CET. It is the first flight for the booster. (There is no link to a SpaceX broadcast atm. ) https://www.youtube.com/live/1igMQu0vUag Posted by: Ciampino - Two (2) launches at November 29, 2024 11:55 PM (i0xsb) 227
OT 7.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 29, 2024 11:55 PM (vO42M) 228
>>>Unless his family has requested his name not be posted its embarrassing that Vic's name hasn't been added to the absent friends list.
Posted by: JackStraw --- Reflecting upon it, his family mentioned how much Vic loved AoS and loved being here. They would not have spoken fondly of AoS at the same time wanting him absent. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:57 PM (lrtx8) 229
15 seconds
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 29, 2024 11:59 PM (lrtx8) 230
That cave descent reminded me of the beginning of Mad God.
Posted by: Jim S. at November 30, 2024 12:02 AM (NOve5) 231
Unless his family has requested his name not be posted its embarrassing that Vic's name hasn't been added to the absent friends list.
Posted by: JackStraw Saw a Cob mention that they couldn't find that code... Lost technology? Only one way to test if it's the former or later. Someone is going to have to go... Lift off. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 30, 2024 12:02 AM (/lPRQ) 232
Separation confirmed.
Don't think I'm going to live long enough for the Mars trip but I'm looking forward to one of those $30K robots. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:04 AM (lrtx8) 233
Go Dawgs!
Posted by: Piper at November 30, 2024 12:04 AM (pZEOD) Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:05 AM (lrtx8) 235
Re: Vic
It was suggested to me, after mentioning on Friday Tech Thread, that I email a cob about it. Even was helpfully pointed to the contact list on sidebar. Well, I didn't email anybody. Pretty sure every cob here, is aware of Vic's absence. IIRC, a link to his memorial was posted in the sidebar... so, *they already know* and the subject has come up in dozens of threads since. Ace himself was asked about it (I was lurking at the time) and replied that cobs take care of that portion of the blog. :shrug: Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:06 AM (YoCnN) 236
Good night, y’all.
Posted by: Piper at November 30, 2024 12:07 AM (pZEOD) 237
Daytime landing, watching them fall out of the sky, then correct and come straight down is something else.
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:09 AM (lrtx8) 238
Dawgs won in the 8th overtime.
Posted by: SimoHayha at November 30, 2024 12:10 AM (yf7Pm) Posted by: pawn, RIP Vic at November 30, 2024 12:11 AM (QB+5g) 240
235 Re: Vic
It was suggested to me, after mentioning on Friday Tech Thread, that I email a cob about it. Even was helpfully pointed to the contact list on sidebar. Well, I didn't email anybody. Pretty sure every cob here, is aware of Vic's absence. IIRC, a link to his memorial was posted in the sidebar... so, *they already know* and the subject has come up in dozens of threads since. Ace himself was asked about it (I was lurking at the time) and replied that cobs take care of that portion of the blog. :shrug: Posted by: JQ --- It's sorta' like a turd in the punch bowl. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:11 AM (lrtx8) 241
Aoc has to show us her tits before nobody wants to see her tits
Posted by: N at November 30, 2024 12:12 AM (8XibL) 242
Aoc has to show us her tits before nobody wants to see her tits
Posted by: N at November 30, 2024 12:12 AM (8XibL) Even saggy ones can be quite spectacular in certain circumstances. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:16 AM (WraOF) 243
I'm sure it's a techie problem, with the Absent Friends list.
THAT is why I mentioned it to Pixy this morning. Hoping for help from our local geek squad/person. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:16 AM (YoCnN) 244
I watch as many of the SpaceX launches as I can. Anytime you have a million pounds of liquid oxygen and hydrocarbon fuel in close proximity, there's always the chance you might see something really interesting happen.
The water landing (aka controlled crash) of the last Starship booster had a spectacular finish. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2024 12:17 AM (uRu1z) 245
Geiger Capital@Geiger_Capital
Holy. Shit. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer just admitted that Western leaders have been running an “open borders experiment”… "This happened by design, not accident. Immigration policies were reformed deliberately. It has been a failure. They pretended it wasn’t happening.” https://tinyurl.com/3hptpk4r Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:17 AM (lrtx8) 246
AOP, you have that steering riddle solved on the Suburban?
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:19 AM (41CYW) 247
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer just admitted that Western leaders have been running an “open borders experiment”… Shazam! Who'd a thunk it? Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 30, 2024 12:21 AM (63Dwl) 248
27F here now. Low was 27.5F a little before midnight, making yesterday's low right at midnight lower than yesterday morning. It's gonna hit 20F easily before sunrise, looks like. Might even get below that a smidge. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:21 AM (w6EFb) 249
"This happened by design, not accident. Immigration policies were reformed deliberately. It has been a failure. They pretended it wasn’t happening.”
--------- Bullshit. It's been wildly successful-- in destabilizing Western Society. Just like they intended. "Experiment" my ass, they knew exactly what would happen and wanted it to happen. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:23 AM (YoCnN) 250
AOP, you have that steering riddle solved on the Suburban?
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:19 AM (41CYW) I have not touched it. Too damned cold. Job #1 right now is replace a bad U-joint on the 2008 Suburban, as it will be my transport to AZ. Also, a fairly easy task, even in cold weather. I have a spare steering box, sitting in another naked chassis. If the '08 proves to need more than a U-joint, I will pull the spare steering box, throw it in the back of the '99, and come down in it. It doesn't steer that bad, just not as good as it should be. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:23 AM (WraOF) 251
It's gonna hit 20F easily before sunrise, looks like. Might even get below that a smidge.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:21 AM (w6EFb) Going to hit zero here tonight, I am sure. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:23 AM (WraOF) 252
It's gonna hit 20F easily before sunrise, looks like. Might even get below that a smidge.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley ------------ 5 degrees F here. Heading down to 1 tonight. At least it's windy.... Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:24 AM (41CYW) 253
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer just admitted that Western leaders have been running an “open borders experiment”…
He blames it on Brexit, but the rest of Europe is doing the same thing AND he's not stopping the deluge is he? Posted by: 18-1 at November 30, 2024 12:25 AM (oZhjI) 254
Publius --- 26 deg. here now, will be low 20's by sunup.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 30, 2024 12:27 AM (XeU6L) 255
5 degrees F here. Heading down to 1 tonight. At least it's windy....
Posted by: scampydog ----- Time to bring the brass monkey inside. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 30, 2024 12:28 AM (XeU6L) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 30, 2024 12:29 AM (63Dwl) 257
163 How's it going fags
Posted by: Buzzion at November 29, 2024 11:15 PM (URm8L) --------- I heard you were dead. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at November 30, 2024 12:29 AM (JkO4W) 258
It's gonna be cold all over the country for the next near week, looks like. Looking at the temp map, I see a tongue of really cold air is coming down through ND, Wisconsin, and into Iowa. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:29 AM (w6EFb) 259
De-banking was mentioned earlier today in reference to Mrs. Trump and her son Baron. Here's a guest with Joe Rogan talking about a number of people being de-banked.
https://tinyurl.com/4rsz2z4w Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:29 AM (lrtx8) 260
Time to bring the brass monkey inside.
Posted by: Mike Hammer ----------- I offered the well digger a hot chocolate. And a belt. Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:31 AM (41CYW) 261
It's cold here. That is all.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 30, 2024 12:31 AM (mH6SG) 262
Aoc has to show us her tits before nobody wants to see her tits
Posted by: N I hope to live long enough to see when she unleashes those puppies they roll down like banners and slap her thighs. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 30, 2024 12:36 AM (/lPRQ) 263
Since the laptop is up and running, I am trying to install Brave Browser on it. Looks like it will go?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:36 AM (WraOF) 264
19F here in the black hills.
Posted by: Archer at November 30, 2024 12:36 AM (IDphi) 265
Love that Amazon driver. As a sports official, we stand and present for a lot of national anthems. Some are awesome, some are cringy, but we respect the flags and more importantly our traditions always. Including those of other nations as the matches require.
I have stories. But I'm blessed and privileged to get to stand and respect our flag for my job. God bless the USA. Posted by: NC Ref at November 30, 2024 12:37 AM (dIofl) Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:39 AM (w6EFb) 267
Somebody in ND is reading 64F. Methinks he has a problem with his station... Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:40 AM (w6EFb) 268
31F here in Idaho. Only 9:40pm & already colder than the forecast overnight low, LOL.
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:41 AM (YoCnN) 269
Woo-hoo! Brave is installed and working on this laptop. It's a Toshiba Satellite C655, bought new in maybe 2012.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:41 AM (WraOF) 270
My outdoor setup tells me it's 26F. 31 is the current "official" temp.
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:42 AM (YoCnN) 271
A near freezing 54 here in the 3-2-1.
Might have to throw on a bit more than a sheet tonight. Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 30, 2024 12:42 AM (/lPRQ) 272
>> My outdoor setup tells me it's 26F. 31 is the current "official" temp.
Officials are usually airports and other "reliable" stations in town. It routinely gets 3 or 4 degrees colder here than official in cold weather. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:44 AM (w6EFb) 273
33 in Jonestown DC.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 30, 2024 12:45 AM (rRMBj) 274
Posted by: Christopher Shamblin at November 29, 2024 11:41 PM (krJLV)
Most major advertisers are afraid to, or don't want to, buy adspace in Conservative media. Neither the advertisers, nor the site owners, can afford to be choosy. Hopefully that will start changing, too. Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at November 30, 2024 12:45 AM (Vvh2V) 275
They make a Brave for Mint. I found that Opera is not only the easiest install, it will go places and install things that Brave insists is not there.
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:45 AM (lrtx8) 276
JQ, zoom in your location there on that Wundermap and see how many stations are close to you, and what they're saying. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:45 AM (w6EFb) 277
Some prayers and laughs. Wednesday: SiL #1 mom went into intensive care. SiL #2 father had a stroke. Both seem like they are going to be fine without any side effects. Thanksgiving Day, FiL had a seizure episode. Thought the ornery SOB was going to die in my arms. He snapped out of it and had a few lines for the ages: Me going through stroke questions, “Who is the President?” FiL, “Finally, the right guy.” EMT to FiL, “How are you doing?” FiL, “Fine other than 4 ugly guys in my house that I don’t know.” EMT: “Squeeze my fingers.” FiL, “You want me to break them? How are you going to pick your nose?”
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:46 AM (41CYW) 278
Dawgs won in the 8th overtime.
Posted by: SimoHayha at November 30, 2024 12:10 AM (yf7Pm) That makes my heart smile. Those poor referees that had to keep working for free for all those overtime periods cuz the game kept going on and on and on. I get angry and bored when I have to do extra work for free so I'm laughing at that poor crew LOL Hahahaha We only get one match fee. When we have to work OT it's like giving free labor. :eyeroll: Posted by: NC Ref at November 30, 2024 12:46 AM (dIofl) 279
I don't think Vic and I ever had a conversation. We might not have liked each other. It doesn't matter.
ace, over rule your co-bloggers and honor one of your longest commenters who loved this place. Thanks. Posted by: JackStraw at November 30, 2024 12:47 AM (LkLld) 280
Several stations near me. Readings from 26 to 30.
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 12:50 AM (YoCnN) 281
>>>Most major advertisers are afraid to, or don't want to, buy adspace in Conservative media. Neither the advertisers, nor the site owners, can afford to be choosy.
Hopefully that will start changing, too. Posted by: Tammy-al Thor --- There were many complaints at Powerline; the response was, the ads are computer selected by the number of times a word appears in the blog threads. A keyword search initiates what the subject of the advertising would be. They used Googleitics or something like that. That's when I got my first adBlocker. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:50 AM (lrtx8) 282
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:50 AM (lrtx
Oh, yes, that, too. Probably much more to Christopher's point! I was thinking about the ads like King Harvey. Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at November 30, 2024 12:56 AM (Vvh2V) 283
There were many complaints at Powerline; the response was, the ads are computer selected by the number of times a word appears in the blog threads. A keyword search initiates what the subject of the advertising would be. They used Googleitics or something like that. That's when I got my first adBlocker.
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:50 AM (lrtx It's not just that the ads are ugly and stupid. They seriously retard the loading of the page. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:56 AM (WraOF) Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:57 AM (lrtx8) Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at November 30, 2024 12:57 AM (Vvh2V) 286
Heh, I was looking at some of the Idaho, Montana, and other stations out there, and wondering why the hell the graphs weren't updated for the 30th. Then it hit me, those are local time based. It ain't the 30th in Idaho yet.... And Wunderground's programmers need to be horse whipped for their DST change handling. They couldn't handle the 25 hours for the change, screwed everything up. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 12:58 AM (w6EFb) 287
Oh, yes, that, too. Probably much more to Christopher's point! I was thinking about the ads like King Harvey.
Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at November 30, 2024 12:56 AM (Vvh2V) King Harv's ads are amusing and harmless. I think he has bought direct from Ace. The other shit comes from Gurgle's adservers. Gurgle is evil, never forget that. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 12:59 AM (WraOF) 288
Artful corruption expression:
https://tinyurl.com/ythskb9m Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:57 AM (lrtx Heh. Should have made the underwater section in the shape of Ukraine. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 01:00 AM (WraOF) 289
"There were many complaints at Powerline; "
Has Powerline gotten useful again? I stopped going there a while back when one of the hosts (since departed) contracted TDS. Now I only look at it on Saturdays for their The Week In Pictures meme fest. Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2024 01:01 AM (uRu1z) 290
He sounds awesome!
Posted by: Tammy-al Thor ----------- He really is, Tammy-al Thor. Quite the guy. Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 01:04 AM (41CYW) 291
Whoever linked to This Ain't Hell memes page, ye gawds, that took forever to go through!
Now it's late and I need some shut-eye. https://youtu.be/oKVQyt05_TU G'nite, y'all. Maybe see you for coffee & prayers. Posted by: mindful webworker - about done with November at November 30, 2024 01:10 AM (Di1HC) 292
>>>Has Powerline gotten useful again?
--- Has it ever been? Before Obama, they would occasionally write something interesting. I followed a link from The Other McCain. They had a monster blog but months before us common folk considered Obama would win they knew and dumped the members like a hot potato. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 01:10 AM (lrtx8) 293
They are GOPe all the way and didn't GAS about the members.
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 01:11 AM (lrtx8) 294
I missed this:
Make doing the right thing, great again! 🙏🏼🔥 Not only NOT guilty, but innocent. https://tinyurl.com/3sa8ut9e Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 01:19 AM (lrtx8) 295
Now I only look at it on Saturdays for their The Week In Pictures meme fest.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 30, 2024 01:01 AM (uRu1z) Same. I only check out FloppingAces on Sunday evening/Monday for their "Sunday Funnies" week in review compilation of political cartoons. It's usually quite More news in political cartoons than from the cartoon characters who 'analyze politics for a living' on corporate media. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 01:20 AM (gKDq2) 296
Whelp. that's three, see ya'll in the morning.
Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 01:20 AM (lrtx8) 297
295 I only check out FloppingAces on Sunday evening/Monday for their "Sunday Funnies" week in review compilation of political cartoons. It's usually quite lengthy girthy.
------------ Been many years since I've popped in at FloppingAces. Same with Barnhardt. Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 01:24 AM (41CYW) 298
don't think Vic and I ever had a conversation. We might not have liked each other. It doesn't matter.
ace, over rule your co-bloggers and honor one of your longest commenters who loved this place. Thanks. Posted by: JackStraw at November 30, 2024 12:47 AM (LkLld) I hadn't taken note that Vic was not on the list of lost morons and had no idea it was because of a co-blogger decision. WTF? Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 30, 2024 01:25 AM (9mIGc) 299
I missed this:
Make doing the right thing, great again! 🙏🏼🔥 Not only NOT guilty, but innocent. Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 01:19 AM (lrtx If you read the comments on X, it's fake. Jury summation is next week. The trial isn't over. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 01:26 AM (gKDq2) 300
I hadn't taken note that Vic was not on the list of lost morons and had no idea it was because of a co-blogger decision. WTF?
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 30, 2024 01:25 AM (9mIGc) I think the reason for Vic not being added to the list is still not known. It's all speculation right now. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 01:28 AM (WraOF) 301
Any and everything with every POTs company or system moves at a glacial pace. Urgency is a word they ignore.
Posted by: scampydog --------- Nothing new. I worked in the comm manufacturing sector for decades, and the usual purchasing cycle for a new product was on the order of 5 years to volume buys. A year of marketing ads, trade shows etc. Another year of sales coming presentations to top brass and engineering. Another year of engineering doing lab qualifications. And... Another year of initial installs and training of Operating Company staff, and finally orders in sufficient quantity to start amortizing design and development costs. I got out :-) during the dot boom, and found that electric utility companies run on the same sort of schedule. Seems to have something to do with being highly regulated. Posted by: buddhaha at November 30, 2024 01:30 AM (apXry) 302
FiL, “You want me to break them? How are you going to pick your nose?”
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 12:46 AM We are dying here. Sounds like DH’s uncle. He might not know who the president is is biut he damned sure has a opinion.😂 Posted by: tcn in AK at November 30, 2024 01:34 AM (wbIUs) 303
Can't believe Georgia came back to beat GA Tech in OT.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 30, 2024 01:42 AM (9mIGc) 304
We are dying here. Sounds like DH’s uncle. He might not know who the president is is biut he damned sure has a opinion.😂
Posted by: tcn in AK ------------ He is a funny dude. Over there today, his daughter (my wife) talked about his driving and selling his truck. He replied, "That's another example of why you're not the executor of my estate." Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 01:42 AM (41CYW) 305
Thanks for the ONT WD.
That happiest day of my life bit was cool. It gave me a great entree to share what today was like for me. It was pretty much the opposite. They called to ask do another procedure on Jules, basically due to their incompetence. When I call back to check they say she has been moved to Critical Care. I'm thinking something bad happened. Finally find out she was moved from her room because they a trauma patient who needed it. Then this Dr calls from Dad's rehab place and pretty much tells me he's going to die soon. OK, I knew that but is just a shitty day. Get home and trying to decompress, some wine and leftovers, put the dogs out and Flash slips his collar after a bit. Can't get him in, he's an inquisitive 16 month old Gordon Setter, they are stubborn. After 20 minutes I call the police, number in the phone book goes to city hall and they are closed. WTF! So I call 911, they notify the police, and then 20 minutes later the dog shows up at the back door. Call police and let them know he's caught. Then sit down, have another drink and read AOS after one of the worst days of my life. Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at November 30, 2024 01:55 AM (55Qr6) 306
Call police and let them know he's caught. Then sit down, have another drink and read AOS after one of the worst days of my life.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at November 30, 2024 01:55 AM (55Qr6) Well crap, Farmer. That is a big load of worry for one day. I hope Jules' procedure is successful, and she gets on the road to recovery. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 02:09 AM (WraOF) 307
Malls came into being because of rising crime rates. It was easier to keep lots of shoppers safe under one big roof, with fewer exits.
Malls died because crime went down a bunch but the rents went up too much. (That is what I read somewhere, and it seems like a good theory) Posted by: doug at November 30, 2024 02:10 AM (eWTLq) 308
{{{Farmer}}} I am praying for you and for Jules. Hang in there.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at November 30, 2024 02:10 AM (Sgq8y) 309
Seems to have something to do with being highly regulated.
Posted by: buddhaha ----------- Way back days, when in need of telco service for a site, we would file the 'Will Serve' letters with the Corporation Commission 90 or so days in advance of needing service. Was the only thing that got their attention. I just ported a trunk of numbers from one carrier to another. It took 37 days. Tough sledding. Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:10 AM (41CYW) 310
I think the reason for Vic not being added to the list is still not known. It's all speculation right now.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon ------- I speculate that it's been forgotten "how" to do it, or it isn't as simple as simply adding a name. Perhaps the space needs to be resized? Or something tricky like that. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:11 AM (YoCnN) 311
Malls died because crime went down a bunch but the rents went up too much.
(That is what I read somewhere, and it seems like a good theory) Posted by: doug at November 30, 2024 02:10 AM (eWTLq) The mass shootings perpetrated in malls would tend to counter that. IMHO, main reason for malls? Being able to shop in a courtyard-like atmosphere in all seasons in shirtsleeve comfort. Biggest mall in Canada? Edmonton, a cold city in Winter. Biggest mall in the USA? Mall of America in Minnesota, also very cold winters. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 02:14 AM (WraOF) 312
Farmer, hoping all goes well with Jules. Glad all worked out with Flash.
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:15 AM (41CYW) 313
Well, it's well past midnight now, and I am getting sleepy. Going to hit the sack. Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 02:17 AM (WraOF) 314
G'night, AOP. Turn the heat up.
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:17 AM (41CYW) 315
Farmer, I am so sorry.. what a truly suck-ass day!
I'm glad your doggy came home, so there's that little bright spot. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:20 AM (YoCnN) 316
Malls came into being because of rising crime rates. It was easier to keep lots of shoppers safe under one big roof, with fewer exits.
Malls died because crime went down a bunch but the rents went up too much. (That is what I read somewhere, and it seems like a good theory) Posted by: doug at November 30, 2024 02:10 AM (eWTLq) Upstairs was the better answer. Buses routed by the malls became a 'diversity' form of entertainment. Easy access. Usually lots of whyite pipple with cash. That's when malls started going down, at least in the area in which I grew up. Late 1980s/early '90s. Then came the downfall of the anchor stores, the ones that were on a corner and also served as mall entrances; Monkey Ward, J.C. Penny, et.al. Those two were enough to be the kisses of death but then toss in a high rent smooch and, in mafia terms, it's over. The final nail was the internet. Who needs Spencer's Gifts anymore? Or Hickory Farms? (Although I do miss the free samples/lunch.) Mall bookstores? 'Tis to laugh. (And I used to work for Barnes & Noble/B. Dalton.) Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 02:25 AM (gKDq2) 317
And the main reason malls are dying, who wants to wear pants while they shop?
Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 02:28 AM (gKDq2) 318
24F out there... Brrrr! Glad it isn't colder, like some of the other Morons are experiencing.
Pellet stove still running, *knock on wood* but it's only been a week since I last worked on it. Found/fixed a couple of issues that I hadn't though of as issues before. Huh, we'll see. Also bought a different brand of pellets. These didn't appear to have such long pieces as the previous brand, but do seem to be more powdery. Will need to screen the last bit of each bag, rather than just dumping it into the hopper. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:30 AM (YoCnN) 319
IMHO, main reason for malls? Being able to shop in a courtyard-like atmosphere in all seasons in shirtsleeve comfort. Biggest mall in Canada? Edmonton, a cold city in Winter. Biggest mall in the USA? Mall of America in Minnesota, also very cold winters.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 30, 2024 02:14 AM (WraOF) Thinking back, one of the longest surviving, and most profitable, B. Dalton's was in a mall in Florida. That controlled atmosphere in a 'lousy weather to shop oustide' area you're talking about. Just heat and humidity, not snow and wind chills. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 02:32 AM (gKDq2) 320
Upstairs was the better answer. Buses routed by the malls became a 'diversity' form of entertainment. Easy access. Usually lots of whyite pipple with cash. That's when malls started going down, at least in the area in which I grew up. Late 1980s/early '90s. Then came the downfall of the anchor stores, the ones that were on a corner and also served as mall entrances; Monkey Ward, J.C. Penny, et.al. Those two were enough to be the kisses of death but then toss in a high rent smooch and, in mafia terms, it's over. The final nail was the internet. Who needs Spencer's Gifts anymore? Or Hickory Farms? (Although I do miss the free samples/lunch.) Mall bookstores? 'Tis to laugh. (And I used to work for Barnes & Noble/B. Dalton.)
Posted by: RickZ --------------- Very accurate. My early career was in institutional commercial, retail, and multifamily real estate. The decline has been a long unwinding. Too much to post for short format, yet you captured it while I was trying to cut 2000 words down to fit in a post. Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:34 AM (41CYW) 321
Covid, BLM riots, shop lifting, homeless encampments on the streets down town, crime and inflation killed the mall and the high end downtown shopping area in Salem.
But the city and state can all preen about how inclusive they all are. Posted by: Kindltot at November 29, 2024 11:30 PM (D7oie) I do business in Salem, Oregon at least twice a year...the Dems have ruined it and now they have a "super" majority in the state legislature. The future is bright for the USA, not so much for Oregon. Posted by: GilesOverreach at November 30, 2024 02:42 AM (rcnBO) 322
I'm glad your doggy came home, so there's that little bright spot.
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:20 Oh, that is a big bright spot. I was thinking how am I going to fake that her young pup is alive while she recovers for months in rehab? TY all for your kindness AOP, DDS, scampy and others. Truly part of my posting this depressing BS is to let others know that if you are having a bad time, someone always has it worse. Buck up! Posted by: Farmer, with his own historical take at November 30, 2024 02:42 AM (55Qr6) 323
We used to frequent a store called Hastings. I'd call it a multi-media mini-paradise. They had books & every magazine you could think of, plus-- music, movies (buy or rent), games, computer accessories, cool t-shirts...
They hosted LAN parties on Saturday afternoons! Too bad they went out of business. Long before woofloo. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:43 AM (YoCnN) Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 02:43 AM (gKDq2) 325
JQ, Hastings! I had forgotten about that store. We would ride the bus downtown to go there and spend a half a day in store. Heaven forbid if we missed the 5:05 bus back home. Ass whuppin if we caught the 6:00.
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:48 AM (41CYW) 326
G'night, Horde. Hope everyone had a nice holiday.
Posted by: scampydog at November 30, 2024 02:57 AM (41CYW) 327
When our Hastings closed, they sold all the store fixtures. I bought 2 sections of audio/video wall racks & gave one to my bro. They were $40 each, black vinyl-coated wire.
Each section is 4ft wide, over 6ft tall & has 9 adjustable shelves. Holds all our CDs and movies! Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 02:58 AM (YoCnN) 328
Good night, Horde, I am going to grab some shuteye. Love you all.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at November 30, 2024 03:06 AM (Sgq8y) Posted by: Pickled at November 30, 2024 03:06 AM (uiHdg) 330
This is not a reference to this thread
So why don't people who don't like me and don't like what I post just scroll past my comments without feeling a need to tell me what a terrible person I am? Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 30, 2024 03:08 AM (vH/SZ) 331
Fen-- stop 'answering' the comments that insult you.
I know it's difficult. I've fallen into traps myself. Just... sometimes ya gotta let it slide. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:13 AM (YoCnN) 332
This is not a reference to this thread
So why don't people who don't like me and don't like what I post just scroll past my comments without feeling a need to tell me what a terrible person I am? Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 30, 2024 03:08 AM (vH/SZ) I don't get why people don't like you so let's start with that. It's the internet. Other than that, I got nothin'. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:19 AM (gKDq2) 333
"It's the internet."
------- Yep. Full of Mean Girls and Keyboard Warriors. Anonymity breeds some mighty undignified personalities. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:22 AM (YoCnN) 334
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:13 AM (YoCnN
Thanks. That's good advice. I appreciate it Sometimes I don't respond but I'lm ill and irritable today I am just so tired of the ASHQ insult factory by some people who seem to claim to know how to read my mind. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 30, 2024 03:22 AM (xuYfN) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 30, 2024 03:24 AM (xuYfN) 336
Good night, Fen.
I still appreciate your posts. You've posted some nice links for me before, very helpful. You've got a good heart. Don't let bullies get you down! Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:26 AM (YoCnN) 337
Keyboard Warriors
JQ, It seems Fen may have left. But if my memory is still functioning, didn't Fen recently run for some public office? Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:27 AM (gKDq2) 338
didn't Fen recently run for some public office?
-------- I believe so. Don't know where or what, but I think she lost??? At least she tried! Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:29 AM (YoCnN) Posted by: ... at November 30, 2024 03:31 AM (lX8VI) Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 30, 2024 03:31 AM (rRMBj) 341
I love you Fen but how many times can I tell you that really.
Posted by: ... at November 30, 2024 03:32 AM (lX8VI) 342
Fen lives in NJ. Don't know where exactly and I have no idea what office she ran for.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 30, 2024 03:33 AM (rRMBj) 343
24F here now as well. Temp has been a bit bouncy around 0.5 degree as it drops. Official temps are all 28F right now in the nearest towns. Interestingly, it's a bit warmer to the West. Still low 30s around Spartanburg. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 03:35 AM (w6EFb) 344
JQ,
Yeah, I remembered that she lost. But I'm thinking more in terms of those who can do, those who can't hide behind a keyboard. I don't care who you are or for what public office you run, it takes a certain amount of guts for non-professional pols to put themselves out there and do it. Try vs. talk. That earns my respect, irrespective of any potential personal/political disagreements. Just my asshole opinion. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:37 AM (gKDq2) 345
To the *east* in Spartanburg. I'm an idiot, it's getting late and I don't know where I am apparently. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 03:38 AM (w6EFb) 346
To the *east* in Spartanburg. I'm an idiot, it's getting late and I don't know where I am apparently.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 03:38 AM (w6EFb) Too many trips to the whiskey barrel, huh? Lucky you. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:41 AM (gKDq2) 347
Try vs. talk. That earns my respect, irrespective of any potential personal/political disagreements.
Just my asshole opinion. Posted by: RickZ --- Absolutely. No disrespect to Fen, that she lost-- I honestly couldn't remember, only suspected. You're not an asshole, LOL Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:44 AM (YoCnN) 348
You're not an asshole, LOL
Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:44 AM (YoCnN) I have more than my share of old fart, don't give a fuck moments. Changing subjects, cold cuts are not meant to be eaten cold. Room temperature or above, with some preferring to be heated. But room temp works. So for breakfast a turkey/ham/bacon sammich on a roll, with a homemade dijonaisse (added later). I'll do the corned beef hash tomorrow. Between all the potatoes, peppers and onions, don't feel like dealing with all that dicing right now. So sammich it is. Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:49 AM (gKDq2) 349
Yeah, publius, it ain't gettin' any warmer here either.
Frost on my patio table & everything is all sparkly outside. Better than the 100+ degree summer swelter, though! Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:51 AM (YoCnN) Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 30, 2024 03:53 AM (ggOpH) 351
We're running out of leftovers here, haha. Got a nice chuck roast for Saturday dinner. Mmm, pot roast!
We demolished the turkey, mash & gravy, deviled eggs already. Had to buy another pumpkin pie for our breakfasts. There's a bit of candied yams still-- hubby can have it. Posted by: JQ at November 30, 2024 03:58 AM (YoCnN) Posted by: RickZ at November 30, 2024 03:58 AM (gKDq2) 353
One of the cats wanted out. It didn't last long. He came back inside quickly, and demanded treats. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at November 30, 2024 04:05 AM (w6EFb) 354
Pixy's up!
Posted by: m at November 30, 2024 04:05 AM (VnUSN) 355
I've went by several nicks over the years and pissed off more than my fair share of regulars around here. I'm not gonna change until ace makes us register to comment.
Don't like me or what I type? I have one recommendation, just fuck the right off. I don't know how to be clearer than that. Thats the attitude you should have when posting. Don' t whine and don't even respond when somebody directs shit toward you. In the end, it aint nothing at all. Have a good weekend!!! Posted by: Someday I'll choose a nick and stick with it. Today is not that day! Dangerous Radical at November 30, 2024 04:34 AM (89Sog) 356
WeirdDave!
Posted by: Candidus at November 30, 2024 07:58 AM (QDUXX) 357
De-banking was mentioned earlier today in reference to Mrs. Trump and her son Baron. Here's a guest with Joe Rogan talking about a number of people being de-banked.
https://tinyurl.com/4rsz2z4w Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others at November 30, 2024 12:29 AM (lrtx Might be time for a run on the banks. Just sayin'. Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at November 30, 2024 08:53 AM (iODuv) 358
During WW II and the Homer Pigeon cartoons and distinct Japaneses Vulture involved
Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at November 30, 2024 12:11 PM (FLiOE) 359
Hi there! I could have sworn Ι've been to tһis website before but after checking through some of tһe post I reaⅼized it's new to me.
Anyways, I'm dеfinitely delighted I found it and I'll bе boօkmarking and checking back frequently! Posted by: clogs at December 01, 2024 02:08 AM (BUx5f) 360
My brother recommended I may like this blog. He was entirely
right. This publish truly made my day. You cann't imagine just how a lot time I had spent for this information! Thanks! Posted by: USA electronics on sale online at December 02, 2024 09:07 AM (ZbudI) 361
Thanks for finally writing about >The Good, The
Bad And The ONT <Liked it! Posted by: showthread.php at December 02, 2024 04:01 PM (0SE5b) 362
This piece of writing will assist the internet viewers for building
up new blog or even a weblog from start to end. Posted by: flirtydivatees.com at December 02, 2024 08:39 PM (jJaAq) 363
Pretty component of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to claim that I get actually loved account your weblog posts.
Anyway I will be subscribing in your feeds and even I fulfillment you get admission to consistently quickly. Posted by: newtrackandfield.com at December 03, 2024 05:15 AM (RlYqG) 364
Does your blog have a contact page? I'm having a tough time locating it
but, I'd like to shoot you an email. I've got some recommendations for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it improve over time. Posted by: japanese sex at December 04, 2024 09:05 AM (5jjTK) Processing 0.02, elapsed 0.0371 seconds. |
MuNuvians
MeeNuvians
Frequently Asked Questions
The (Almost) Complete Paul Anka Integrity Kick
Primary Document: The Audio
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings) George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer Top Top Tens
Democratic Forays into Erotica New Shows On Gore's DNC/MTV Network Nicknames for Potatoes, By People Who Really Hate Potatoes Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party" Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?" Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance Collective Names for Groups of People John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive" Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments John Edwards Campaign Excuses John Kerry Pick-Up Lines Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney Torments in Dog-Hell Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny More Margaret Cho Abuse Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed" Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means Wonkette's Stand-Up Act Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report! Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet The House of Love: Paul Krugman A Michael Moore Mystery (TM) The Dowd-O-Matic! Liberal Consistency and Other Myths Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate "Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long) The Donkey ("The Raven" parody) News/Chat
|