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The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival
Good morning boys, girls and everything in between. One quick question, where in the heck did this past week go? Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Reedsburg) 1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. And no jumping from the furniture.
3) Running with sharp objects? Well isn't that special?
4) Have a great weekened!
AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update. Prayer Requests: 12/14 – Jewells is still in a lot of pain. The drain was put in on 12/11. She was supposed to receive a sedative and medication for pain while they worked, and she received nothing. She felt everything and it hurt like hell. It also hurts when it is being drained, and that is daily for the first week. She has a great home health nurse coming in now, and she has shown Jewell’s daughter and husband how to do it.
1/18 Update – Jewells saw the ortho doc, and she should be able to get a shot 1/29. Her arms are still very painful all the time. She can barely use her left arm at all. She spends most of her day in bed. She will see the oncologist 2/5 and will get a scan. She says she has to admit she gets very depressed.
1/31 Update – The excruciating pain in her left arm was because it was broken. The brittleness of her bones from chemo caused the break to spontaneously occur. It now has a splint. 1/4 – Smell the Glove asked for prayers for an 80 year old aunt. The aunt was diagnosed with colon cancer and started treatment this week.
1/31 Update – The aunt has gone through her 12 treatments and is doing well. It knocks her flat for a couple of days but she’s a tough old bird. Prayers for all of the Horde and their loved ones in need. 1/4 – vmom deport deport deport asked for prayers for her eldest sister. It looks like her illness is cancer.
1/12 Update – Please keep praying. Her sister has stage 4 breast cancer.
1/30 Update – Her sister has gone to her eternal rest. Please pray for her soul and for the consolation of her daughters. 1/11 – Our Country is Screwed asked for prayers. He is having a double mastectomy. (He notes: Yes, male breast cancer is a thing!) He is fortunate that it appears to be localized. Another request is for an aunt (age 70+) who is facing lung cancer and having part of her lung removed. She is scared and needs prayers too.
1/31 Update – The surgery went well (bilateral mastectomy). Now he is waiting for the pathology report to learn what the next steps are – chemo and/or radiation. Thank you for the prayers for his 70 year old aunt. Her surgery was moved up to 2/3. 1/15 – Sponge gave an update on his wife. She met with the radiation oncologist, and he used the word “cure”, so she is pretty happy about that. She has a couple more chemo treatments to go.
2/13 Update – His wife got a reprieve from the oncologist and does NOT need to get the last round of chemo. She will start the process of radiation prep next week, and may start the 19 rounds next week as well. 1/16 – Pookysgirl asked for prayers for Lil Pooky, who was scheduled for hernia surgery on 1/20.
1/20 Update – The surgery went well and he’s already mostly back to his normal self. 1/18 – Hadrian the Seventh shared good news. The pain in his shoulder has been correctly diagnosed, so he can keep the discomfort at bay. He’s also receiving physical therapy. Now he can take on professional computer assignments again. 1/18 – rhennigantx updated the Horde, that his friend Tim, who had a stroke in the spring, died about 10 days ago. He kept getting infections in the feeding tubes. 1/18 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for Chris, the new husband of a friend of hers. They have been married since the summer, and are nice conservatives and Catholics. He is hospitalized with a high fever and urinary issues, which he has had a long time.
1/25 Update – Chris came home on 1/20. He is doing better. The infection was removed by IV antibiotics, but the doctors still need to determine why he’s having excessive urination – up to 20 times a night – which is exhausting for them both. Continued prayers are appreciated. 1/18 – Sock Monkey offered praise to our Lord. A year after a large cancerous growth was found on his spine. The prognosis was not good. After a nine hour surgery, chemo, therapy, and lots of prayers throughout the year, he was pronounced cancer free last week. He wanted to say thanks to the Lord and to the Horde for the prayers. 1/18 – Madame Mayhem asked for prayers for her niece’s husband, who had a mini heart attack. He’s around 32 years old, and works like a dog at his dad’s construction business. 1/18 – Jrgunn77 requested prayers for health, which was fine a few months ago, but recently has been his with extremely high BP spikes, anxiety attacks, constant headaches, and hernia troubles. Jrgunn is on meds for the BP and anxiety, scheduled for a colonoscopy, and has referrals for a cardiologist and neurologist. These out of the blue anxieties are the worst. Jrgunn also asked for prayers for a friend from church, Rodney, who has recently suffered lung failure and is on oxygen, to come home from the hospital, and Pastor Ben and his brother, for comfort after the passing of their little sister from drug addiction.
2/11 Update – Jrgunn77 is still stuck at home, trying to recovery from pneumonia. Rodney, his friend from church, is in a bad way. His lungs have begun stiffening and his ability to breathe is severely compromised. His only hope is a lung transplant. He is sedated, and surrounded by his family. In times like these, it’s difficult to know how to pray, but please do. 1/18 - MkY asked for prayers for his wife, who was diagnosed with stage IV renal cancer last week, out of the blue. They ask for prayers, not that their own will be done, but that God’s is, and that he is merciful. 1/18 - Teresa in Fort Worth said she could use some more Horde prayers. She had a CT scan on Monday. The largest tumor has not increased, but at least 4 others have quadrupled in volume, despite 2 rounds of chemo. Her third round of chemo stats on Wednesday. So far, she’s had exceptionally light nausea which has been controlled with medication, which is a blessing.
1/21 Update – the news is less than encouraging. The current chemo regimen does not appear to be working. There are a LOT more satellite tumors in her liver, and all of them are growing. There are new treatment options planned, but ultimately, it looks like the best case scenario is that she has 1-2 years left. If she doesn’t do the proposed treatment, they would be looking at 3-6 months at most. She said this is kind of what she thought was going to be the outcome. It sucks, but she knows the timeline, and is determined to make the most of the time that she has left.
2/10 Update – Her oncologist says she is doing great, and he will see her again in 3 months. He seems to think she might have a couple of years, maybe more, left!
2/12 Update – Teresa got the results of her tumor marker test back. After stopping the chemo (which wasn’t working), and after 2 weeks of targeted gene therapy, her markers have dropped way down! This means the therapy is working! 1/18 – Hrothgar’s daughter updated the Horde that there was a complication in his surgery, and he is in the ICU. She asked that we please keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
1/22 Update – Hrothgar is out of ICU, started on PT, and is able to take more nutrition. His condition is much improved. His family thanks everyone for their prayers. It has meant so much to them. 1/22 – Skip and his family could use some prayers. His mother’s brother has only a few days left. He has been in a VA hospital the last few years, after a stroke.
1/25 Update – Skip’s uncle passed away. 1/25 – Sal asked for prayers for a couple he volunteers with. The husband, a retired pastor, has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. They are both in their mid-80s and surgery is not an option for him. 1/25 – Tonypete asked for prayers, as he has his second day of services as a hospital chaplain. 1/25 – B requested prayers for his brother Paul, who has been very sick for the last several years. This weekend he will join their parents, and little sister and older brother, who left them, too young, many decades ago. 1/25 – Grammie Winger asks for prayers that everything goes well, as Rev finally has his colostomy reversed this week.
2/5 Update – Rev is on day 7 of his 4 day stay at the hospital. He is still unable to eat. He goes for more tests today.
2/12 Update – Rev is doing better. He may get out of the hospital on Friday. Woo-Hoo! 1/25 – Lizzy requested prayers for her colleague, Sally, who was dealing with some GI issues. This week, after a trip to ER, they found and removed a mass. They are waiting for more information now, and praying it’s not cancer. 1/25 – A asked for prayers for her nephew’s wife, who was just diagnosed with brain cancer. Please pray for a miracle that they are able to remove it all. 1/30 – KT had asked for prayers as she had a stroke earlier in the week. She is still at the hospital be feels very lucky, considering what happened.
2/8 Update – KT is home from the hospital now and feeling grateful. She posted that her GP said to light a candle to God, because He saved her life. There don’t seem to be many after-effects from the stroke. She will need to keep working on staying healthy. 1/31 – BurtTC posted that his son, who had Down Syndrome, had died. BurtTC tried to give him as good a life as possible. It wasn’t a protracted illness, but he was expected to recover. BurtTC says that he doesn’t believe his son needs prayers; God now has the purest of souls to hold and protect. Please pray for those of us who knew and loved him. The loss is immeasurable. BurtTC asks that instead of condolences, that you would hold close those you love, and be kind to each other. 1/31 – From about that time asked for prayers for a SIL, who was suddenly terminated from the only job he’s held in his adult lifetime, with the second child on the way. Please pray it works out for the best. 1/31 – Tonypete asked for prayers for his wife’s buddy Barb, who is either bi-polar or manic depressive and doesn’t know it. She is a disaster and very unhappy. Prayers for healing would be greatly appreciated. 1/31 – Just Sayin posted that s/he has brain cancer and will be gone soon, and asked that the Horde keep fighting the good fight. 1/31 – L asked for prayers for her daughter, Shannon, who is scheduled for surgery on 3/11. She will be traveling to Cleveland on 2/27 for a pre-op meeting. She will be staying in town for the weeks before the operation, so they will have some time together. (As a Franciscan sister, she has spent much of the last 20 years in other states.) L thanks the Horde for their prayers. Shannon’s community will be praying, as well. 1/31 – Bif Bewalski gave an update on Smash. The blood work confirmed that she does not have pancreatitis. They gave her fluids, 3 types of digestive system meds via IV, and then ignored her for 8 hours. Anyway, she is home and feeling better. 2/7 – Weird Dave requested prayers for his sister, Susan, who had a major heart attack. 2/8 – Sock Monkey posted that his family needs some serious prayers. He didn’t want to get into details, but his daughter and 5 grandchildren are now living with them. There is abuse and addiction involved. 2/8 – MammaB asked for prayers. She said she needs surgery, and has been preparing for it for several months, jumping through the hoops put up by the clinic and insurance. Last Wed. she was told everything was complete and she could have surgery in 8-10 weeks. On 2/7, the surgeon’s office threw up another roadblock, one that is very difficult to manage. She is feeling discouraged and asks for the Horde’s prayers. 2/8 – Pollywog the Ette asked for prayers for Inspector. He injured his rotator cuff last weekend, and even with muscle relaxants and narcotics he gets muscle spasms every time he tries to lay down. That means he’s had to sleep in a chair all week, so he isn’t sleeping well. It’s also making his feet and legs swell, which is bad. Besides the pain, he hasn’t been able to work for a full week because it’s his right arm that’s injured and he can’t type – even if he could sit in his office chair. Please pray for healing and continued forbearance by his employer. Mostly what he wants right now is to be able to sleep.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
Comments
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 08:20 AM (Q4IgG)
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Done fetched the others.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 08:22 AM (Q4IgG)
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Hi.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 15, 2025 08:23 AM (ZmEVT)
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The Chesapeake is gray this morning.
Posted by: Redenzo at February 15, 2025 08:24 AM (G/wuz)
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There were several updates that made it too late to make this week's prayer request. Just an FYI
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 08:25 AM (o5+a9)
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I am thankful that we have a compassionate God who hears our prayers. So many in need.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:26 AM (SfhV1)
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:26 AM (ZOv7s)
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Notsothoreau, could you share what you have?
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:26 AM (mB6WH)
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Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez mocks Tom
Homan. What a colossal witch:
https://tinyurl.com/25b7ah9m
And another person who’s a multi millionaire after serving four years in Congress.
Homan. What a colossal witch:
https://tinyurl.com/25b7ah9m
And another person who’s a multi millionaire after serving four years in Congress.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (/jyqc)
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Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
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Good morning horde
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 08:28 AM (fwDg9)
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Thanks, Annie and MisHum- for giving us a chance to give back to the Horde, who give us so much.
Prayers every day, for all.
Please continue prayers for Pastor Bill, who is very discouraged with the complications from his tests and procedures and for his wife, who though they live in a retirement apartment, is his main caregiver at home.
Prayers every day, for all.
Please continue prayers for Pastor Bill, who is very discouraged with the complications from his tests and procedures and for his wife, who though they live in a retirement apartment, is his main caregiver at home.
Posted by: sal at February 15, 2025 08:28 AM (f+FmA)
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AZdeplorable had a stroke on 1/20. He is expected to be released from the hospital today. He is working very hard on his physical therapy.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:29 AM (mB6WH)
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 08:30 AM (fwDg9)
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He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
Oh, Grammie- that made me LOL! Best to you and the Rev.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
Oh, Grammie- that made me LOL! Best to you and the Rev.
Posted by: sal at February 15, 2025 08:30 AM (f+FmA)
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Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:26 AM (SfhV1)
Amen. Reminds me of the old gospel song, “Standing in the need of prayer” although that song says, “It’s not my brother or my sister but it’s me, Lord , standing the need of prayer.” So much need of prayer.
Amen. Reminds me of the old gospel song, “Standing in the need of prayer” although that song says, “It’s not my brother or my sister but it’s me, Lord , standing the need of prayer.” So much need of prayer.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:30 AM (/jyqc)
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Good morning again dear horde and thanks annie and mh and you morons for praying
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:31 AM (RIvkX)
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Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
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We have a toy gun that makes loud machine-gun noises. Distant gunfire calls for aid!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
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We have a toy gun that makes loud machine-gun noises. Distant gunfire calls for aid!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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Not it
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 08:31 AM (fwDg9)
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Grammie, continued prayers for you both.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:32 AM (mB6WH)
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That Harris is leading the polls in California is one more lesson in why politics is such a magnet for lowlifes. In what other enterprise could such people obtain so much power? This woman wouldn't last a day in a job that held her even to a moderate standard of competence.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (h/ffs)
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24 degrees and slate grey skies.
Black Rifle, Starbuck's and Pantland blend coffees this morning, not as a special blend but to clean up back stock. Turned out very good.
24 degrees and slate grey skies.
Black Rifle, Starbuck's and Pantland blend coffees this morning, not as a special blend but to clean up back stock. Turned out very good.
Posted by: Auspex at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (j4U/Z)
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I liked the cartoon, but actually I must admit that I occasionally go get a small
Carmel flavored coffee but only one pump of flavor
at the dreaded Starbucks because I like Carmel . Now I will have to go stand in the corner and wear the dunce cap.😉
Carmel flavored coffee but only one pump of flavor
at the dreaded Starbucks because I like Carmel . Now I will have to go stand in the corner and wear the dunce cap.😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (/jyqc)
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Potentially the three greatest inflection points in history.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
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Thank you Ben Had. And thanks to all of who prayed for Rev. Things are looking up.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (SfhV1)
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I had regular Community Coffee dark with KerryGold unsalted butter, which was a great start.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (jgmnb)
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 08:34 AM (jvJvP)
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 15, 2025 08:34 AM (h/ffs)
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tinyurl.com/49mejdyn
This is Cats at Cafe
This is Cats at Cafe
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 08:34 AM (fwDg9)
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My current coffee of choice is Cafe Bustello, it makes a pretty damn fine cup of coffee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (XV/Pl)
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Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1
Sorry that he couldn’t have a nicer place for a vacation. Glad he’s out. Prayers for you both.
Sorry that he couldn’t have a nicer place for a vacation. Glad he’s out. Prayers for you both.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (/jyqc)
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Thanks Fenelon.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (SfhV1)
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>>> Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez mocks Tom
Homan. What a colossal witch:
https://tinyurl.com/25b7ah9m
And another person who’s a multi millionaire after serving four years in Congress.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (/jyqc)
She's not a millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I fully expected she was too. But by the books she has some hundreds of thousands some of which is just property and that's it. All in line with her gov salary. Fairly humble for someone who's history looks like that of a trained IC asset.
Homan. What a colossal witch:
https://tinyurl.com/25b7ah9m
And another person who’s a multi millionaire after serving four years in Congress.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (/jyqc)
She's not a millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I fully expected she was too. But by the books she has some hundreds of thousands some of which is just property and that's it. All in line with her gov salary. Fairly humble for someone who's history looks like that of a trained IC asset.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (Y6IkP)
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Not a prayer request, but I need to thank whoever put up the link to Gary Brecka on the Shawn Ryan show.
I've been following several of his suggestions for a week or so now and seeing a lot of improvement in some areas.
I've been following several of his suggestions for a week or so now and seeing a lot of improvement in some areas.
Posted by: sal at February 15, 2025 08:36 AM (f+FmA)
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Morning. Israel got a few more hostages back. They are obliged to send incarcerated arab pali asshoes back to their terrorist brethren in Gaza. So , Israelis dressed them in shirts with blue star of David, with writing in Arabic saying "we won't forgive or forget". And knowing Israel , they won't.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 08:36 AM (g47mK)
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Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
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Heh. I usually get a day maybe a day and a half of that from Mrs. F. After that, I'm on my own.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:27 AM (SfhV1)
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Heh. I usually get a day maybe a day and a half of that from Mrs. F. After that, I'm on my own.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:36 AM (RIvkX)
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Getting a winter mix later today
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (fwDg9)
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I am enjoying my morning tea, sitting in my cozy kitchen.
I have been in the hospital all week with flu and pneumonia.
So glad to be home!
I have been in the hospital all week with flu and pneumonia.
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (atg3u)
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> Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez mocks Tom Homan.
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Tom's not amused. Sandy's likely to FO about her FA. Homan's been in touch with DoJ about her.
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Tom's not amused. Sandy's likely to FO about her FA. Homan's been in touch with DoJ about her.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (Q4IgG)
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Two new coffee places have opened in the last month. I wonder how long the will last.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (mB6WH)
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Good morning! Read the content like a rook... off to say prayers and brew a cup.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (kOluj)
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Potentially the three greatest inflection points in history.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
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4. The decision of a major political party to openly and repeatedly pledge itsef to Satan, directly challenging God and - simultaneously - a sudden awakening among everyone not under the devil's yoke, leading to renewed faith and hope as God put forth his power.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
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4. The decision of a major political party to openly and repeatedly pledge itsef to Satan, directly challenging God and - simultaneously - a sudden awakening among everyone not under the devil's yoke, leading to renewed faith and hope as God put forth his power.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:38 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:38 AM (dg+HA)
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Loyola Chicago's men's basketball coach is Drew Valentine.
They played Saint Louis University yesterday, Valentine's Day.
There was a somewhat controversial call made by a ref that resulted in an animated discussion along thee sideline between said ref and Coach Valentine.
The refs name?
Ted Valentine.
They played Saint Louis University yesterday, Valentine's Day.
There was a somewhat controversial call made by a ref that resulted in an animated discussion along thee sideline between said ref and Coach Valentine.
The refs name?
Ted Valentine.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (Y1sOo)
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39 > Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez mocks Tom Homan.
She feels invulnerable. They all do, and for good reason.
She feels invulnerable. They all do, and for good reason.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (h/ffs)
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24 Potentially the three greatest inflection points in history.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
4. A slight turn of the head.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
4. A slight turn of the head.
Posted by: davidt at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (i0F8b)
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So now I'm on oxygen and trailing a long plastic tube.
Still it's good to be home.
Still it's good to be home.
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (atg3u)
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Weird Dave reported on the ONT that his sister had died. They donated her organs. Prayers for the rest of her family and Dave and he’s being their support at this most difficult time..
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:40 AM (puYEa)
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Good morning Horde!
First, prayers for all those mentioned above, and for those offered that are in all of our hearts. And giving thanks to God for all the prayers answered, healings granted and hearts healed.
God is good all the time. And all the time God is good.
First, prayers for all those mentioned above, and for those offered that are in all of our hearts. And giving thanks to God for all the prayers answered, healings granted and hearts healed.
God is good all the time. And all the time God is good.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 08:40 AM (2AW7/)
Posted by: Roger Whitaker at February 15, 2025 08:40 AM (tT6L1)
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Quarter Twenty, I am afraid using the tablet he was sent is beyond JT's capabilities at the moment.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM (mB6WH)
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Good morning, grammie! Sounds like the Rev is in good spirits. Good news all around.
Posted by: Roger Whitaker at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM (tT6L1)
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- grammie
Cut a one egg portion from the bottom of a carton. Use that for the shell and make the clapper out of paper or cardboard and hand that to him.
It'll best the greatest, or at least funniest bell, in the history of things happening.
Cut a one egg portion from the bottom of a carton. Use that for the shell and make the clapper out of paper or cardboard and hand that to him.
It'll best the greatest, or at least funniest bell, in the history of things happening.
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM (ItCQP)
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I got cable while in the hospital. It was fun watching Leticia James have a nervous breakdown in front of the federal government building because she's not allowed inside.
FAFO lady
FAFO lady
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:42 AM (atg3u)
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You can't look at the cabinet and not see something miraculous in its combination. There have been cross-party nominations before, back when the party politics was less divided. Southern Democrats, for example, or New England Republicans regularly crossed the aisle.
But to have two Democrat candidates for president, one of whom would have almost certainly won the nomination had there been a primary last year, is amazing.
What what they are already doing, was outside the bounds of political reality until it happened. Am I the only one who sees a connection between the relics of St. Jude (which I touched) traveling around the country two years ago? The Apostle of the Impossible indeed.
But to have two Democrat candidates for president, one of whom would have almost certainly won the nomination had there been a primary last year, is amazing.
What what they are already doing, was outside the bounds of political reality until it happened. Am I the only one who sees a connection between the relics of St. Jude (which I touched) traveling around the country two years ago? The Apostle of the Impossible indeed.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:42 AM (ZOv7s)
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24 Potentially the three greatest inflection points in history.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
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4. Musk forced to buy Twitter when he wanted out.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
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4. Musk forced to buy Twitter when he wanted out.
Posted by: Ciampino - Heh Heh at February 15, 2025 08:42 AM (KjLnc)
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26 I had regular Community Coffee dark with KerryGold unsalted butter, which was a great start.
Posted by: Eromero
I put ghee in my coffee.
I'm a gheezer.
Posted by: Eromero
I put ghee in my coffee.
I'm a gheezer.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (dg+HA)
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I could use some prayer. I think my church hierarchy is wanting me out so that they can close the church and take the money we made from the sale of the land, which technically belongs to the denomination anyway. We’re a small group but we love one another and even if the denomination doesn’t close the church having a new pastor at this point would not be helpful.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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Cut a one egg portion from the bottom of a carton. Use that for the shell and make the clapper out of paper or cardboard and hand that to him.
It'll best the greatest, or at least funniest bell, in the history of things happening.
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM (ItCQP)
Don't give him any ideas!! LOL
It'll best the greatest, or at least funniest bell, in the history of things happening.
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM (ItCQP)
Don't give him any ideas!! LOL
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:44 AM (SfhV1)
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Good morning, one and all. Thursday was my wife's birthday and I took her to a nice restaurant she'd been wanting to go to. For Valentine's Day, she gave me homemade caramels and chocolates.
Heading out in half an hour to Aikido class and then we take shelter from the oncoming Wintry Doom!™
Heading out in half an hour to Aikido class and then we take shelter from the oncoming Wintry Doom!™
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:44 AM (lXCUP)
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57 26 I had regular Community Coffee dark with KerryGold unsalted butter, which was a great start.
Posted by: Eromero
I put ghee in my coffee.
I'm a gheezer.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (dg+HA)
My son would call that "shit coffee". The cup you have to drink while sitting in the bathroom.
Posted by: Eromero
I put ghee in my coffee.
I'm a gheezer.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (dg+HA)
My son would call that "shit coffee". The cup you have to drink while sitting in the bathroom.
Posted by: Roy at February 15, 2025 08:44 AM (z+ik4)
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I could use some prayer. I think my church hierarchy is wanting me out
Oh Fenelon! How distressing!
Oh Fenelon! How distressing!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:45 AM (SfhV1)
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>>> 30 My current coffee of choice is Cafe Bustello, it makes a pretty damn fine cup of coffee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (XV/Pl)
I've been brewing coffee with a french press for about a decade now. All measured out, using a hand grinder, I check temps and all. But I recently bought a very cheap automatic drip machine that also grinds so my wife, when she wants coffee, doesn't have to fool with all that.
I found that thing makes 10x better coffee than I ever did with all the work, no matter the kind of coffee, and I've now given up. I salute you, soulless coffee machine, you have my eternal gratitude.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (XV/Pl)
I've been brewing coffee with a french press for about a decade now. All measured out, using a hand grinder, I check temps and all. But I recently bought a very cheap automatic drip machine that also grinds so my wife, when she wants coffee, doesn't have to fool with all that.
I found that thing makes 10x better coffee than I ever did with all the work, no matter the kind of coffee, and I've now given up. I salute you, soulless coffee machine, you have my eternal gratitude.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:46 AM (Y6IkP)
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I could use some prayer. I think my church hierarchy is wanting me out so that they can close the church and take the money we made from the sale of the land, which technically belongs to the denomination anyway. We’re a small group but we love one another and even if the denomination doesn’t close the church having a new pastor at this point would not be helpful.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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"When we were weak, we asked for tolerance and mercy because that was in accord with your values. Now that we are strong, we will show neither because that is in accord with our values."
Your Friends at the UMC
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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"When we were weak, we asked for tolerance and mercy because that was in accord with your values. Now that we are strong, we will show neither because that is in accord with our values."
Your Friends at the UMC
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:46 AM (ZOv7s)
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Off to watch Thing 1 play her indoor-softball game. Have a great day!
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at February 15, 2025 08:47 AM (SfhV1)
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There is a common element among the growing list of 'inflection points.' The hubris and arrogance of the crooks thinking they could do anything they want and get away with it.
Posted by: davidt at February 15, 2025 08:47 AM (i0F8b)
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Wishing everyone good vibrations
Wishing everyone good vibrations
Posted by: Don Black at February 15, 2025 08:47 AM (AOsQT)
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I could use some prayer. I think my church hierarchy is wanting me out so that they can close the church and take the money we made from the sale of the land, which technically belongs to the denomination anyway. We’re a small group but we love one another and even if the denomination doesn’t close the church having a new pastor at this point would not be helpful.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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Declare you're in charge, jail your opponents, consolidate power. Easy, peasy.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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Declare you're in charge, jail your opponents, consolidate power. Easy, peasy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (RIvkX)
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Hrothgar, his own self, checking in to thank the Horde for their prayer support.
I'm doing better but apparently have quite a way to before the next marathon
There is no doubt in my mind that this little prayer corner of a website in an internet sea has benefited me and so many many others in need.
We who share and pray here are very fortunate people!
I'm doing better but apparently have quite a way to before the next marathon
There is no doubt in my mind that this little prayer corner of a website in an internet sea has benefited me and so many many others in need.
We who share and pray here are very fortunate people!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (hOUT3)
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51 Quarter Twenty, I am afraid using the tablet he was sent is beyond JT's capabilities at the moment.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM
Thanks for the update.
Prayers continue.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM
Thanks for the update.
Prayers continue.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (dg+HA)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:43 AM (puYEa)
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maybe the horde can write a petition ? tell them to LAY OFF !
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maybe the horde can write a petition ? tell them to LAY OFF !
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (g47mK)
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She's not a millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I fully expected she was too. But by the books she has some hundreds of thousands some of which is just property and that's it. All in line with her gov salary. Fairly humble for someone who's history looks like that of a trained IC asset.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (Y6IkP)
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How much is stashed in numbered accounts in the Caymans? Undeclared!?
She's not a millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I fully expected she was too. But by the books she has some hundreds of thousands some of which is just property and that's it. All in line with her gov salary. Fairly humble for someone who's history looks like that of a trained IC asset.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:35 AM (Y6IkP)
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How much is stashed in numbered accounts in the Caymans? Undeclared!?
Posted by: Ciampino - Not gonna tell you! at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (KjLnc)
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- grammie, he can shake it to his heart's content.
You'll never hear it.
You'll never hear it.
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (ItCQP)
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I am afraid using the tablet he was sent is beyond JT's capabilities at the moment.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM
oh, no. Poor guy.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:41 AM
oh, no. Poor guy.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (g47mK)
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Thank you, Fenelon, for updating the note about Weird Dave’s sister passing away. I appreciate it!
Posted by: Annie Stew at February 15, 2025 08:50 AM (ZFv2g)
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Hrothgar, how wonderful to have you here. I expect my hug in October.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:50 AM (mB6WH)
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Coffee is expensive nowadays. I bought the cheapest one I could find the other day at the grocery store.
Posted by: dantesed at February 15, 2025 08:51 AM (Oy/m2)
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Breaking News people
Cheryl “Two Squares!” Crow has sold her Tesla and graciously donated the proceeds to NPR. The sacrifices she is willing to make.
Let your heart guide your hand when you fill out those checks people!
Cheryl “Two Squares!” Crow has sold her Tesla and graciously donated the proceeds to NPR. The sacrifices she is willing to make.
Let your heart guide your hand when you fill out those checks people!
Posted by: Common Tater at February 15, 2025 08:51 AM (XK2P4)
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A Hrothgar sighting!
Yay! Good to hear from you.
Yay! Good to hear from you.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 08:52 AM (dg+HA)
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I would like to share something which I thought was amusing from the new Bible study I started at the senior center. They had a lay may from the local teaching it before, but he is 90 and his family didn’t want him to drive anymore. He must miss it. Anyway we were studying 1st Corinthians 13 - the love passage ❤️. Verse one talks about without love a noisy gong or clanging symbol. I didn’t have either of those so a bought a big bell
Which the clapper had fallen out of- so I had to hold it at the top and hit it with a big spoon. Some of them jumped and laughed and said, “No; I don’t want to sound like that!”
Working with people in the senior center is kind of like doing Sunday School with kids. Props help.
Anyway they are a very nice group of people with interesting comments and I am privileged to be working with them them.
Which the clapper had fallen out of- so I had to hold it at the top and hit it with a big spoon. Some of them jumped and laughed and said, “No; I don’t want to sound like that!”
Working with people in the senior center is kind of like doing Sunday School with kids. Props help.
Anyway they are a very nice group of people with interesting comments and I am privileged to be working with them them.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (ierbo)
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68 Declare you're in charge, jail your opponents, consolidate power. Easy, peasy.
Does she need to make examples of a few people to get the message across?
Does she need to make examples of a few people to get the message across?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (lXCUP)
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>>>How much is stashed in numbered accounts in the Caymans? Undeclared!?
Posted by: Ciampino - Not gonna tell you! at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (KjLnc)
I have a feeling there may be some shinanigans afoot. But she's had youth, real power, and she was attractive. Wealth can probably wait a bit.
Posted by: Ciampino - Not gonna tell you! at February 15, 2025 08:49 AM (KjLnc)
I have a feeling there may be some shinanigans afoot. But she's had youth, real power, and she was attractive. Wealth can probably wait a bit.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:54 AM (Y6IkP)
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Continued prayers for Jim SND. He hasn't been on the ONT for a while now.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 08:54 AM (mB6WH)
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Posted by: Hrothgar at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (hOUT3)
How wonderful to see you, dear brother. Prayers continue!
How wonderful to see you, dear brother. Prayers continue!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:54 AM (ierbo)
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I would also like to thank everyone here for your thoughts and prayers as I continue my cancer (breast) treatment. Surgery went well - double mastectomy. Not many men can say they've had to deal with this. Radiation treatment is almost a definite, chemo is still TBD. There is no way I could have gotten through this thus far without God's Healing Power and everyone's prayers. Thank you.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 08:55 AM (2AW7/)
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Does she need to make examples of a few people to get the message across?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (lXCUP)
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Hang a BLM banner out front and declare that it is "occupied" until reparations are fully paid.
They won't touch you.
Does she need to make examples of a few people to get the message across?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (lXCUP)
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Hang a BLM banner out front and declare that it is "occupied" until reparations are fully paid.
They won't touch you.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:55 AM (ZOv7s)
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Good morning y'all!
32° ad overcast, warming to high 40s this afternoon. No snow in the forecast except in the high country.
32° ad overcast, warming to high 40s this afternoon. No snow in the forecast except in the high country.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (/iMjX)
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Posted by: Annie Stew at February 15, 2025 08:50 AM (ZFv2g)
You’re welcome. I should have sent it to you. I apologize. Thanks for your work on the prayer list and for your prayers.
You’re welcome. I should have sent it to you. I apologize. Thanks for your work on the prayer list and for your prayers.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (ierbo)
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So I posted quite awhile back under the name "Diddly Squat" about severe pain in my leg and not being able to walk more than a few steps. I didn't expect to be put on the Prayer List but I was. It was misdiagnosed many times. Three weeks ago I was told it was severe Arterial Disease and I would probably lose my leg above my calf. Heidi and I struggled with what that would mean for our life. We would need to move to a more convenient place etc. BUT, Heidi became a beast and searched the country for answers and new medical procedures. She found a genius surgeon in Albuquerque, I had arterial surgery on the 13th (4 stents installed) ,So Valentines Day I spent with Heidi here in the hotel, and my Birthday today. (Best birthday ever becuase I will fave full use of my leg) I'm convinced this is due to the Prayers Warriors here. I cant't thank you all enough. God is Great and so are you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
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Does she need to make examples of a few people to get the message across?
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (lXCUP)
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bluebell will be her enforcer.
Posted by: NR Pax at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (lXCUP)
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bluebell will be her enforcer.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: dantesed at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (Oy/m2)
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I have a feeling there may be some shinanigans afoot. But she's had youth, real power, and she was attractive. Wealth can probably wait a bit.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:54 AM (Y6IkP)
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She claimed to have a net worth of only $60,000 which is absurd until you recognize that she's a total ditz.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 08:54 AM (Y6IkP)
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She claimed to have a net worth of only $60,000 which is absurd until you recognize that she's a total ditz.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:57 AM (ZOv7s)
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Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
b"h
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
b"h
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:57 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 08:58 AM (OX9vb)
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God is Great and so are you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
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That's wonderful! Miracles do happen!
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
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That's wonderful! Miracles do happen!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:58 AM (ZOv7s)
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There is no way I could have gotten through this thus far without God's Healing Power and everyone's prayers. Thank you.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 08:55 AM (2AW7/)
b"h!
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 08:55 AM (2AW7/)
b"h!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 08:59 AM (RIvkX)
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I guess that I shouldn’t say “new” Bible study because I’m the only one that’s new, but they are good enough to come after the 90 year old had to stop. Some of them know me from the monthly worship service I officiate at.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:59 AM (ierbo)
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>>>Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
Thank you for the update. That's so great to hear, man!
Thank you for the update. That's so great to hear, man!
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:00 AM (Y6IkP)
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Cannibal Bob, Wow. Happy Birthday , a huge hug and love to you both.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 09:00 AM (mB6WH)
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Good morning!
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:00 AM (PZreb)
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Dinner conversation last night at MiL
1. Downtown is dead
2. No one goes downtown anymore
3. Why go downtown?
1. Downtown is dead
2. No one goes downtown anymore
3. Why go downtown?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 09:01 AM (RIvkX)
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My aunt wrote a book, Following Jesus His Way, there is a chapter on prayer. It's free to download. 300 pages
Click on book on left side
https://muchmorefruit.com/
Click on book on left side
https://muchmorefruit.com/
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:01 AM (fwDg9)
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But I don't want to get on the cart!
Posted by: Downtown at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (dg+HA)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 08:53 AM (ierbo)
Supposed to be “layman” I may murder autocorrect. Pray for me.
Supposed to be “layman” I may murder autocorrect. Pray for me.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (ierbo)
Posted by: dantesed at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (Oy/m2)
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Morning, Folken. About to run my errands, I'm coffee'd enough for now. Warm, going to be about 80 F. today (in Feb.? Gah), but rain overnight and cooler temps this week. "Supposably."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (omVj0)
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That's wonderful! Miracles do happen!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:58 AM (ZOv7s)
Many years ago anger pushed me away from belief in God. Heidi brought me back to my faith. So yes. Miracles do happen! I pray for you all daily.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:58 AM (ZOv7s)
Many years ago anger pushed me away from belief in God. Heidi brought me back to my faith. So yes. Miracles do happen! I pray for you all daily.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (CQy3W)
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I stayed up way too late last nite working on a tech project. Today I have to stay up waiting for three packages to arrive, to try to get them before the porch pirates do.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:03 AM (PZreb)
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I seen come up on my YouTube 2 malls we use to go to in the area are dead. No one there, not many stores even open.
Maybe the likes of Amazon killed them, no idea
Maybe the likes of Amazon killed them, no idea
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:03 AM (fwDg9)
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Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W
Cannibal Bob, we’re all glad you didn’t lose your leg, but we know it wouldn’t have ‘wasted’. Wink wink, nudge, nudge.
Cannibal Bob, we’re all glad you didn’t lose your leg, but we know it wouldn’t have ‘wasted’. Wink wink, nudge, nudge.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 09:04 AM (jgmnb)
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Thank you for the update. That's so great to hear, man!
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:00 AM (Y6IkP)
Thank you BD.
BEN we love you back a lot. Xoxo
Time for morning prayers. Bless you all.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:00 AM (Y6IkP)
Thank you BD.
BEN we love you back a lot. Xoxo
Time for morning prayers. Bless you all.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 09:05 AM (CQy3W)
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Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
Are you declaring him to be belfry, gw?
Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
Are you declaring him to be belfry, gw?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at February 15, 2025 09:05 AM (xG4kz)
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109 Visit a couple malls and see for yourself why they're dying.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:05 AM (PZreb)
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My coffee this a.m. was Community Coffee with chicory. I usually don't buy it because of the price nowadays; and the local grocery chain has their own version for less. But right at the tail end of the Snow Surprise last week, a Winn-Dixie was closing and had the coffee marked *way* down. Linda bought me two bags.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 15, 2025 09:05 AM (omVj0)
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What's a mall?
Posted by: Young people today at February 15, 2025 09:06 AM (dg+HA)
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'Let's go raise hell at the mall!'
Posted by: Young people today at February 15, 2025 09:06 AM (PZreb)
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Visit a couple malls and see for yourself why they're dying.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025
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The only one on my side of the river looks like Mogadishu Lite. The big one in the suburbs is still doing well, though there are few things for male shoppers any more. Most of the stores are for women and children. No bookstore, no drugstore, few specialty stores like the long-ago This End Up with their real wood furniture.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025
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The only one on my side of the river looks like Mogadishu Lite. The big one in the suburbs is still doing well, though there are few things for male shoppers any more. Most of the stores are for women and children. No bookstore, no drugstore, few specialty stores like the long-ago This End Up with their real wood furniture.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 15, 2025 09:07 AM (omVj0)
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I always enjoy this thread and Mis Hum's contributions in general, but having white supremacist music at the top and FOUR rules to follow is almost too much. I avoid the Book Thread because there is only one rule. I'm a rebel.
Posted by: Pantsless Sociopath at February 15, 2025 09:09 AM (G5+As)
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I seen come up on my YouTube 2 malls we use to go to in the area are dead. No one there, not many stores even open.
Maybe the likes of Amazon killed them, no idea
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:03 AM (fwDg9)
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Amazon and Covid lockdowns.
In-person retail does seem to be coming back, perhaps in part due to porch pirates and jacked-up deliveries.
Maybe the likes of Amazon killed them, no idea
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:03 AM (fwDg9)
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Amazon and Covid lockdowns.
In-person retail does seem to be coming back, perhaps in part due to porch pirates and jacked-up deliveries.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:09 AM (ZOv7s)
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Thanks for the prayers and good wishes. Doing better. See you later this morning.
I feel for Jewells having that drain put in without anesthetic.
I feel for Jewells having that drain put in without anesthetic.
Posted by: KT at February 15, 2025 09:09 AM (xekrU)
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Auburn v Alabama today. 1 v 2 from same state.
Thought that might be a first, but turns out it's happened five times. Ohio State/UC twice, Duke/NC twice, and TN/Memphis once.
Thought that might be a first, but turns out it's happened five times. Ohio State/UC twice, Duke/NC twice, and TN/Memphis once.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at February 15, 2025 09:09 AM (Dm8we)
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1. Downtown is dead
2. No one goes downtown anymore
3. Why go downtown?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025
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Yes. My downtown looks like Nairobi when it doesn't resemble the worst of San Francisco; and there is no place to park unless you want to pay. They even have the parking meters live and hungry for coin on *Saturdays*, for God's sake.
2. No one goes downtown anymore
3. Why go downtown?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025
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Yes. My downtown looks like Nairobi when it doesn't resemble the worst of San Francisco; and there is no place to park unless you want to pay. They even have the parking meters live and hungry for coin on *Saturdays*, for God's sake.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 15, 2025 09:10 AM (omVj0)
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En mi casa toman Bustelo!
Posted by: Caffeinated Carlo at February 15, 2025 09:10 AM (G5+As)
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Bitter coffee is tye best coffee
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:10 AM (0JWOm)
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NBC News is out in Cambodia, they’ve dressed their professional propagandist up in full gear and are shooting a propaganda video about how devastating it is that USAID has been shut down for Cambodia
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Posted by: Ciampino - Sink or swim on your own buddy at February 15, 2025 09:10 AM (KjLnc)
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Our great great granfathers drank ersatz coffee. It was made from ground up acorns and chicory.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 09:10 AM (jgmnb)
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No matter how much you hate them…
every msm report on the feet firings is a sob story. Susie smith, a mother of 3 and recent home owner found out she was let go today. Cue to footage is Susie crying. What will I do now? Wahh wahh wahh.
Well boo fucking hoo Susie. Millions of people get laid off in the private sector every year. Spare me your bullshit. You do not have a right to employment paid for with my tax dollars.
every msm report on the feet firings is a sob story. Susie smith, a mother of 3 and recent home owner found out she was let go today. Cue to footage is Susie crying. What will I do now? Wahh wahh wahh.
Well boo fucking hoo Susie. Millions of people get laid off in the private sector every year. Spare me your bullshit. You do not have a right to employment paid for with my tax dollars.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (EdAbD)
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Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 08:56 AM (CQy3W)
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Fantastic news! There are a lot more uses for stents than just coronary arteries. Replacement heart valves can be mounted inside a stent and inserted into position from the groin without opening the chest. Good on Heidi for tracking down that option for you!
I'm curious, did the docs recommend any changes in your (ahem) diet? 😳
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Fantastic news! There are a lot more uses for stents than just coronary arteries. Replacement heart valves can be mounted inside a stent and inserted into position from the groin without opening the chest. Good on Heidi for tracking down that option for you!
I'm curious, did the docs recommend any changes in your (ahem) diet? 😳
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (/iMjX)
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> She claimed to have a net worth of only $60,000 which is absurd until you recognize that she's a total ditz.
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I think every congress person has a "real" net worth significantly higher than "what's on paper." They have the means and wherewithal to hide it.
AOC likely has millions stashed away in brokerage accounts that don't have her name anywhere on them. Check her boyfriend's financials, her parents, etc.
The money's there. She may be an idiot, but she's also not the one managing her money.
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I think every congress person has a "real" net worth significantly higher than "what's on paper." They have the means and wherewithal to hide it.
AOC likely has millions stashed away in brokerage accounts that don't have her name anywhere on them. Check her boyfriend's financials, her parents, etc.
The money's there. She may be an idiot, but she's also not the one managing her money.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (Q4IgG)
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Off I go on errands. Good thoughts for Cannibal Bob and Jewells!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (omVj0)
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NBC News is out in Cambodia, they’ve dressed their professional propagandist up in full gear and are shooting a propaganda video about how devastating it is that USAID has been shut down for Cambodia
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Thousands of hurricane victims in NC would like a word with NBC.
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Thousands of hurricane victims in NC would like a word with NBC.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:12 AM (EdAbD)
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Prayers for all the horde who are hurting and in need.
O God, listen to my cries, all my trust is in Your promise.
You are all I desire in the land of the living.
O God, listen to my cries, all my trust is in Your promise.
You are all I desire in the land of the living.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:13 AM (0JWOm)
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Good morning, good folks. It got dusty in here reading the prayer list.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 09:13 AM (Aqu9a)
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Glad to hear your positive news, Cannibal Bob, and I am glad that Heidi brought you back to faith. Thanks for your prayers. Prayers for you.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:14 AM (3S+4V)
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131 NBC News: 'USAID cuts Holiday In Cambodia funding!'
Posted by: Dead Kennedys at February 15, 2025 09:14 AM (PZreb)
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Thanks for the update on AZ deplorabale moron, Ben Had. Been praying for his recovery.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 09:14 AM (OX9vb)
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Our Country, may our prayer continue to sustain you through the rest of your treatment and total recovery.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 09:15 AM (mB6WH)
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Harris leading polls in Ca has nothing to do with her; it’s an artifact of name recognition combined with the fact that the Dems have found it impossible to cultivate any new, competent leadership.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 09:16 AM (fIaE2)
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Dash, Good morning, sweet lady.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 09:16 AM (mB6WH)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (Rrux1)
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Well boo fucking hoo Susie. Millions of people get laid off in the private sector every year. Spare me your bullshit. You do not have a right to employment paid for with my tax dollars.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (EdAbD)
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The probationary hires by definition had just started work, so their resumes are fresh and they may have had other offers in play.
Not only that, but the positions may yet be re-posted. In addition to reducing headcount, the object was also to purge the lame duck Biden hires of soon-to-be-unemployed politicals.
Trump is done playing nice.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (EdAbD)
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The probationary hires by definition had just started work, so their resumes are fresh and they may have had other offers in play.
Not only that, but the positions may yet be re-posted. In addition to reducing headcount, the object was also to purge the lame duck Biden hires of soon-to-be-unemployed politicals.
Trump is done playing nice.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (ZOv7s)
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Gotta say I'm loving the DOGE cuts. Keep cutting until there is nothing left but DoD. We don't need any of it.
Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit.
Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit.
Posted by: Diabeetus at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (SawFp)
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I recently had a sleep study and it would appear I don't need to use a CPAP anymore. Not sure I believe that as I've become rather addicted to the thing since I sleep well.
Gonna have the ENT make me a mouth guard and try that in lieu of a CPAP.
Doing so will fit in well with my plans for some extended camping trips and the dearth of adequate electrical power while boondocking in the middle of not here.
Gonna have the ENT make me a mouth guard and try that in lieu of a CPAP.
Doing so will fit in well with my plans for some extended camping trips and the dearth of adequate electrical power while boondocking in the middle of not here.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (dg+HA)
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Supposed to be “layman” I may murder autocorrect. Pray for me.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (ierbo)
We will, F. So sorry you’re getting pressure from the heirarchy, but it’s what they do.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:02 AM (ierbo)
We will, F. So sorry you’re getting pressure from the heirarchy, but it’s what they do.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 09:19 AM (fIaE2)
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They described the worst (on a percentage basis, perhaps? Yeesh .Statistics!) genocide as “Civil Strife”. Glossed right over that, and then side-eyed US bombings during the Viet Nam era)
Without explaining Pol Pot was yet another western educated Commie. In France.
Why isn’t France cleaning up all those land mines and grenades?
Without explaining Pol Pot was yet another western educated Commie. In France.
Why isn’t France cleaning up all those land mines and grenades?
Posted by: Common Tater at February 15, 2025 09:19 AM (XK2P4)
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I spent hours last nite tracing the corruption of a table of formulas from its original tech article publication in 1986, through a series of articles that copied it, without attribution, with errors, for decades. This is hard to do without pub subscriptions, but I made progress using archive.org and such.
Yes, I have no life.
Yes, I have no life.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:20 AM (PZreb)
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Thousands of hurricane victims in NC would like a word with NBC.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:12 AM (EdAbD)
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These guys are amazing. In one breath they announce that eggs are super-expensive and in the next they declare that our tax dollars absolutely must be used everywhere but here.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:12 AM (EdAbD)
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These guys are amazing. In one breath they announce that eggs are super-expensive and in the next they declare that our tax dollars absolutely must be used everywhere but here.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:20 AM (ZOv7s)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 08:46 AM (ZOv7s)
Well, they're not all like that and I expect people can complain about some of their hierarchy in many different denominations . I am thankful I am not making in the hierarchy. In my denomination everyone whom I know and like who has been a DS- which is the title of my immediate boss- hated it and was glad to get back to the local church. Some brave souls even turned down the nomination. When it was offered to them.
Well, they're not all like that and I expect people can complain about some of their hierarchy in many different denominations . I am thankful I am not making in the hierarchy. In my denomination everyone whom I know and like who has been a DS- which is the title of my immediate boss- hated it and was glad to get back to the local church. Some brave souls even turned down the nomination. When it was offered to them.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (pphdb)
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Decaf coffee is known in some circles as depresso.
Posted by: Fill It To The Rim. With Brim! at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (G5+As)
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Morning again everyone. Prayers to the Horde and their loved ones in need. Thank you for the prayers for my aunt who's undergoing treatment for colon cancer. She's plowing through, a tough old Catholic school teacher.
We should pray for Pope Frankie even though I'm not a fan. He's been hospitalized in "fair " condition with bronchitis. No good for a rather infirmed person of his age
We should pray for Pope Frankie even though I'm not a fan. He's been hospitalized in "fair " condition with bronchitis. No good for a rather infirmed person of his age
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (KXtU1)
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I'm curious, did the docs recommend any changes in your (ahem) diet? 😳
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (/iMjX)
I'm not diabetic, nor overweight. They were more concerned about smoking (I never have), and if I "felt safe at home" (asked in front of Heidi) Lol!
They fed me a diabetic meal (low carbs) in the hospital. I'm mostly carnivore. Certain veggies I love. Little carbs, if any.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:11 AM (/iMjX)
I'm not diabetic, nor overweight. They were more concerned about smoking (I never have), and if I "felt safe at home" (asked in front of Heidi) Lol!
They fed me a diabetic meal (low carbs) in the hospital. I'm mostly carnivore. Certain veggies I love. Little carbs, if any.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (CQy3W)
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Knowing that the numerous Catholic denominations view the Blessed Mary differently, I would still recommend offering her a prayer asking her to intercede for us. Just as Jesus did as His mother asked at the wedding at Cana, may Mary ask for our healing.
There is a shrine in northwest Ohio - Our Lady of Consoldation Shrine - that has many display cases full of casts, canes, braces, other mementos of peoples' sufferings that were left at the shrine following their healing.
I visited the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine with my daughter when she was undergoing her cancer treatment. Ever since I have have carried with me a pocket Rosary from the shrine. My daughter is now in remission, and I hope in 6-9 months I will be too.
There is a shrine in northwest Ohio - Our Lady of Consoldation Shrine - that has many display cases full of casts, canes, braces, other mementos of peoples' sufferings that were left at the shrine following their healing.
I visited the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine with my daughter when she was undergoing her cancer treatment. Ever since I have have carried with me a pocket Rosary from the shrine. My daughter is now in remission, and I hope in 6-9 months I will be too.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (2AW7/)
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131 NBC News: 'USAID cuts Holiday In Cambodia funding!'
Posted by: Dead Kennedys at February 15, 2025 09:14 AM (PZreb)
I love you guys!
Pol Pot! Pol Pot! Pol Pot!
Posted by: Dead Kennedys at February 15, 2025 09:14 AM (PZreb)
I love you guys!
Pol Pot! Pol Pot! Pol Pot!
Posted by: Zombie Pol Pot, Government School Teacher at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (R/m4+)
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Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 09:19 AM (fIaE2)
Thanks for the prayers, Tom and all others.
Thanks for the prayers, Tom and all others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (pphdb)
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/// Lifted from GWP ///
Army, Non-West Pointers, Dominate Trump Appointees with Military Service
The predominance of Trump Administration appointees, who have a military background, are from my Service, Army. In addition to that, the cadre of Veterans are devoid of Service Academy fragrance.
The Service Academies (like West Point, Annapolis, etc.) and Senior Service Colleges (Army War College, Naval War College, and the others) appear to be the key gestation petri dishes for the Woke-ing Process that, until now, had captured the leadership and infected the culture of the U.S. Military....
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Ring Knocker Cabal are far worse than the Ivy Leagues in their cronyism. Ever wonder why sooooo many generals and admirals?
Nice to see Trump figured that one out.
Trump has been burning out various departments from top down (direct appointments) and bottom up (conditional employees). DoD hsn't been touched (and exempt from hiring freeze) but expect a huge purge of the general ranks.
Army, Non-West Pointers, Dominate Trump Appointees with Military Service
The predominance of Trump Administration appointees, who have a military background, are from my Service, Army. In addition to that, the cadre of Veterans are devoid of Service Academy fragrance.
The Service Academies (like West Point, Annapolis, etc.) and Senior Service Colleges (Army War College, Naval War College, and the others) appear to be the key gestation petri dishes for the Woke-ing Process that, until now, had captured the leadership and infected the culture of the U.S. Military....
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Ring Knocker Cabal are far worse than the Ivy Leagues in their cronyism. Ever wonder why sooooo many generals and admirals?
Nice to see Trump figured that one out.
Trump has been burning out various departments from top down (direct appointments) and bottom up (conditional employees). DoD hsn't been touched (and exempt from hiring freeze) but expect a huge purge of the general ranks.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 15, 2025 09:23 AM (/lPRQ)
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Hrothgar!! I will be next in line after Ben Had to hug your neck in October!
So thankful for amazing news from Cannibal Bob, grammie, Teresa.
Sending so much love and prayers for our beloved Hordelings who are ill or grieving or otherwise in a difficult season. WeirdDave, vmom, deepest condolences to you.
Big hiyas to JT. We love you and miss you!
So thankful for amazing news from Cannibal Bob, grammie, Teresa.
Sending so much love and prayers for our beloved Hordelings who are ill or grieving or otherwise in a difficult season. WeirdDave, vmom, deepest condolences to you.
Big hiyas to JT. We love you and miss you!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 15, 2025 09:23 AM (6jgSB)
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I have been in the hospital all week with flu and pneumonia.
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (atg3u)
Welcome home. Hope you're back to good very soon.
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (atg3u)
Welcome home. Hope you're back to good very soon.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 09:23 AM (OX9vb)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at February 15, 2025 09:24 AM (kpS4V)
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If I understand the media
Correctly…
Trump is responsible for egg prices in January but Biden was not responsible for egg prices in all of 2024 or 2023 or 2022 or 2021.
Correctly…
Trump is responsible for egg prices in January but Biden was not responsible for egg prices in all of 2024 or 2023 or 2022 or 2021.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:24 AM (EdAbD)
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142 Gotta say I'm loving the DOGE cuts. Keep cutting until there is nothing left but DoD. We don't need any of it.
Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit.
Posted by: Diabeetus at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (SawFp)
Obviously not retired
No one is going to eliminate my 50+ years of payroll fica
Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit.
Posted by: Diabeetus at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (SawFp)
Obviously not retired
No one is going to eliminate my 50+ years of payroll fica
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2025 09:24 AM (IYuZR)
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Ben Had, I hadn't heard about AZ deplorable, thank you so much for the news!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 15, 2025 09:25 AM (6jgSB)
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157 I have been in the hospital all week with flu and pneumonia.
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (atg3u)
Welcome home. Hope you're back to good very soon.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 09:23 AM (OX9vb)
Ditto
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at February 15, 2025 08:37 AM (atg3u)
Welcome home. Hope you're back to good very soon.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 09:23 AM (OX9vb)
Ditto
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2025 09:25 AM (IYuZR)
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Thanks for the book link, Skip. Looks like a good read.
Cannibal Bob- thanks for sharing your news. What an amazing blessing!
Cannibal Bob- thanks for sharing your news. What an amazing blessing!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 15, 2025 09:26 AM (kOluj)
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I like my tea hot, sweet, and pleasant to hold in big mugs.
Just like I like my . . . well, let's not go there.
Just like I like my . . . well, let's not go there.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 09:26 AM (Aqu9a)
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The Left has been grafting off the taxpayers for 60+ years. The flow of money never stopped regardless of Administrations, D or R, as the Deep State (DS) was the mover and shaker. Even Donald Trump's first term didn't touch the graft - he didn't know or didn't see it and had other worries on his plate. After 2020 he probably knew or suspected hence DOGE, but I think even he must have been surprised at the level of sheer theft.
Unless he had talked to Mike Benz. That man needs a medal.
Anyway the Left figured that the grafting would continue as in past administrations, never imagining that Trump would fire so many people and close up shops such as USAID.
Unless he had talked to Mike Benz. That man needs a medal.
Anyway the Left figured that the grafting would continue as in past administrations, never imagining that Trump would fire so many people and close up shops such as USAID.
Posted by: Ciampino - Weeping and gnashing of teeth .... a sweet sound at February 15, 2025 09:26 AM (KjLnc)
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I don't have them, Ben Had. I just send things I notice to Annie. The Prayer List has to be in on Thursday, so anything later doesn't make it.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:26 AM (o5+a9)
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Obviously not retired
No one is going to eliminate my 50+ years of payroll fica
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2025 09:24 AM (IYuZR)
And this right here is why SS and Medicare will never go away .Because everyone has contributed to it. And nobody wants to lose those contributions. We’re all handcuffed to the leviathan.
Obviously not retired
No one is going to eliminate my 50+ years of payroll fica
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 15, 2025 09:24 AM (IYuZR)
And this right here is why SS and Medicare will never go away .Because everyone has contributed to it. And nobody wants to lose those contributions. We’re all handcuffed to the leviathan.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (EdAbD)
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Cannibal Bob, how wonderful!
Congrats to Heidi for not giving up too!
Congrats to Heidi for not giving up too!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (WL2lA)
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Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (2AW7/)
I don't have a problem asking Mary for her prayers. I think of it as asking a friend in heaven to pray as I ask friends on earth to pray. I'm quite clear about asking for intercession as opposed to praying TO her. She isn't the Lord and no doubt is quite aware of that. I say this because when the subject comes up some people get in ( IMO) acrimonious debates about this. So I will ask Mary to pray for you as well, brother.
I don't have a problem asking Mary for her prayers. I think of it as asking a friend in heaven to pray as I ask friends on earth to pray. I'm quite clear about asking for intercession as opposed to praying TO her. She isn't the Lord and no doubt is quite aware of that. I say this because when the subject comes up some people get in ( IMO) acrimonious debates about this. So I will ask Mary to pray for you as well, brother.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (OpWT4)
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I am not amazed that all the caterwauling and boohooing by elected officials is about the manner in which this was exposed and not that it was exposed. I am amazed that the administration hasn't used that as a talking point to beat those folks relentlessly like rented mules.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (3Ope8)
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109 I seen come up on my YouTube 2 malls we use to go to in the area are dead.
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Skip, gonna guess Exton and Plymouth meeting ?
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Skip, gonna guess Exton and Plymouth meeting ?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:28 AM (WL2lA)
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It's a little odd hearing some of the contemporary Bach orchestrations. My ears are eagerly wanting to be blasted by some full-auto orgelwerke and wait,... there's an oboe. I'm sure he would have loved it.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:29 AM (Y6IkP)
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"NBC News..."
Ok, I think I've found your problem.
Ok, I think I've found your problem.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 09:29 AM (dg+HA)
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Decaf coffee is known in some circles as depresso.
Posted by: Fill It To The Rim. With Brim! at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (G5+As)
Ha!
Posted by: Fill It To The Rim. With Brim! at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (G5+As)
Ha!
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 09:30 AM (Aqu9a)
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"Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit."
This will work fine as long as the govt has the iron balls to firmly deny any further assistance to the 90% of people who will fail to save wisely and become destitute.
This will work fine as long as the govt has the iron balls to firmly deny any further assistance to the 90% of people who will fail to save wisely and become destitute.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:30 AM (PZreb)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (pphdb)
Meant "Making big money" Well, I wouldn't mind a slightly bigger salary. If only I had won when I ran for political office. J/K
Meant "Making big money" Well, I wouldn't mind a slightly bigger salary. If only I had won when I ran for political office. J/K
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:30 AM (OpWT4)
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I have been in the hospital all week with flu and pneumonia.
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair
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Great to see you, ALH, hope you feel better soon!
So glad to be home!
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair
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Great to see you, ALH, hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 15, 2025 09:30 AM (6jgSB)
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The probationary hires by definition had just started work, so their resumes are fresh and they may have had other offers in play.
Not only that, but the positions may yet be re-posted. In addition to reducing headcount, the object was also to purge the lame duck Biden hires of soon-to-be-unemployed politicals.
Trump is done playing nice.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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If I had less than four years civil service I'd take the buyout, or if retirement eligible.
Most individuals I heard of taking buyout are on those ends.
Trump is generally good with DoD, unaffected so far, and loves himself the Space Force (being his baby). NASA might well get purged soon (>50%) but expect the KSC and PSFB to expand significantly.
They'll blame Musk, but it is Trump's baby the Space Force which just happens to support private space launch.
Not only that, but the positions may yet be re-posted. In addition to reducing headcount, the object was also to purge the lame duck Biden hires of soon-to-be-unemployed politicals.
Trump is done playing nice.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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If I had less than four years civil service I'd take the buyout, or if retirement eligible.
Most individuals I heard of taking buyout are on those ends.
Trump is generally good with DoD, unaffected so far, and loves himself the Space Force (being his baby). NASA might well get purged soon (>50%) but expect the KSC and PSFB to expand significantly.
They'll blame Musk, but it is Trump's baby the Space Force which just happens to support private space launch.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 15, 2025 09:31 AM (/lPRQ)
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Cannibal Bob, how wonderful!
Congrats to Heidi for not giving up too!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (WL2lA)
xoxo
Congrats to Heidi for not giving up too!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (WL2lA)
xoxoPosted by: Cannibal Bob at February 15, 2025 09:31 AM (CQy3W)
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There was this from Sponge:
First Lady got a reprieve from the oncologist and does NOT need to get the last round of chemo, especially since her final treatment would've been a month later. She will start the process of radiation prep next week, and may start the 19 rounds next week as well. We'll see.
She was disappointed she didn't get to ring the bell, but since she had to get her port flushed, she went to infusion and after she was done, they gave her the bell to ring, so she was satisfied with that.
Only negative is they HIGHLY recommend, due to her triple negative cancer type, that she keep the port in for 2 years, just in case.
We went to her favorite Mexican food place where she actually had her first swirl margarita in 7 months.
Slept like a baby last night and I'm told, feels well rested this morning.
First Lady got a reprieve from the oncologist and does NOT need to get the last round of chemo, especially since her final treatment would've been a month later. She will start the process of radiation prep next week, and may start the 19 rounds next week as well. We'll see.
She was disappointed she didn't get to ring the bell, but since she had to get her port flushed, she went to infusion and after she was done, they gave her the bell to ring, so she was satisfied with that.
Only negative is they HIGHLY recommend, due to her triple negative cancer type, that she keep the port in for 2 years, just in case.
We went to her favorite Mexican food place where she actually had her first swirl margarita in 7 months.
Slept like a baby last night and I'm told, feels well rested this morning.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:32 AM (o5+a9)
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vmom yep, ain't been to either in decades but as teenager and 20s went all the time
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:32 AM (fwDg9)
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And this from Teresa in Fort Worth:
Happy news! After just 2 weeks on targeted gene therapy, my tumor marker has dropped from a high of 586 to just 91 (half of my original number back in October)! It should be below 37.
So excited - this means the therapy is working!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 12, 2025 04:38 AM (SRRAx)
Happy news! After just 2 weeks on targeted gene therapy, my tumor marker has dropped from a high of 586 to just 91 (half of my original number back in October)! It should be below 37.
So excited - this means the therapy is working!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 12, 2025 04:38 AM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:32 AM (o5+a9)
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Prayers for everyone and especially those who don't think they need them.
My BigBro slipped on ice and broke his ankle. Luckily, this was after he helped one of the kids move.
For fun: Elon Musk in the next reboot of Sherlock Holmes. https://tinyurl.com/yveu9mvh
My BigBro slipped on ice and broke his ankle. Luckily, this was after he helped one of the kids move.
For fun: Elon Musk in the next reboot of Sherlock Holmes. https://tinyurl.com/yveu9mvh
Posted by: NaughtyPine at February 15, 2025 09:33 AM (Fbg3Q)
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Well, they're not all like that and I expect people can complain about some of their hierarchy in many different denominations.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (pphdb)
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Most of them are, and you see it across the denominations. Look at Francis rousing himself to declare that 2,000 years of doctrine are wrong, St. Thomas Aquinas was in error, and the desperate victories at Tours, Lepanto, Malta and Vienna were actually immoral, an affront to dignity.
When the majority of congregations split, the schism is driven from the top, not the bottom. The same hierarchies that couldn't reach a verdict on acts of heresy, or violations of church discipline, are now quite happy to pronounce judgement on the same people who tolerated them.
You're in a difficult spot, and one that I've long thought was untenable. It's no longer a question of the center holding because there is no center.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:21 AM (pphdb)
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Most of them are, and you see it across the denominations. Look at Francis rousing himself to declare that 2,000 years of doctrine are wrong, St. Thomas Aquinas was in error, and the desperate victories at Tours, Lepanto, Malta and Vienna were actually immoral, an affront to dignity.
When the majority of congregations split, the schism is driven from the top, not the bottom. The same hierarchies that couldn't reach a verdict on acts of heresy, or violations of church discipline, are now quite happy to pronounce judgement on the same people who tolerated them.
You're in a difficult spot, and one that I've long thought was untenable. It's no longer a question of the center holding because there is no center.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:34 AM (ZOv7s)
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Good morning, Horde, prayers for all in need and prayers of gratitude for the miracles we witness every day.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at February 15, 2025 09:34 AM (Sgq8y)
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Did not miss the thread live, for a change.
G'day and blessings 'pon y'all.
*has first sip of coffee*
Ready to start praying.
G'day and blessings 'pon y'all.
*has first sip of coffee*
Ready to start praying.
Posted by: mindful webworker - caffeinated worship thread! at February 15, 2025 09:34 AM (yfRSa)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (OpWT4)
Fenelon - Thank you. And thank you so much for being our Chaplain here.
I want to respect everyone's religious beliefs, not start another religious war here.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (OpWT4)
Fenelon - Thank you. And thank you so much for being our Chaplain here.
I want to respect everyone's religious beliefs, not start another religious war here.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:35 AM (2AW7/)
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184 I put sheet metal screws in the soles and heels of some old boots. They work great on ice! A 'life-hack' that really works and can save you a bad fall.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:35 AM (PZreb)
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Cannibal Bob and ALH glad to hear you're both doing better. Keep fighting
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 09:35 AM (KXtU1)
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I honestly never thought in my lifetime I'd see the Dept of Education shuttered or wholesale firing of the administrative state. And if I'd depended upon the GOPe I never would have.
Now to move from firings to arrests and trials.
Now to move from firings to arrests and trials.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at February 15, 2025 09:36 AM (b294k)
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That is wonderful news about Sponge's darling and Teresa in Ft. Worth.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at February 15, 2025 09:36 AM (Fbg3Q)
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I seen come up on my YouTube 2 malls we use to go to in the area are dead.
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Which came first, city bussing from 'downtown' to the nice suburban malls or Amazon?
It has always been a thing for youth to hang out at the mall but when they started shuttling in rowdy hoodrats the others stopped going (racists!). Or so I heard from the 29+ crowd (the ones who actully have money to spend).
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Which came first, city bussing from 'downtown' to the nice suburban malls or Amazon?
It has always been a thing for youth to hang out at the mall but when they started shuttling in rowdy hoodrats the others stopped going (racists!). Or so I heard from the 29+ crowd (the ones who actully have money to spend).
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 15, 2025 09:37 AM (/lPRQ)
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So many people with issues worse than mine. Bless all of you.
Instant coffee this morning, the fancy stuff - not No Name brand - while I devise, create and work through to do lists.
I put the dog Ralphy out in the lightly falling snow. The cats still hang around here. They're outdoor cats, live across the street and I gave them a nice home for months. I still open the door and pet them. They sneak in occasionally when I put the dog out but the house is no longer for cats.
Snowflake and Trumpy are slowly losing weight, They put on several pounds, especially after my mother passed away. Snowflake's a little snowball. She stopped by several times before waddling through the snow and jumping on a tree. I guess they'll always be outdoor cats...
Instant coffee this morning, the fancy stuff - not No Name brand - while I devise, create and work through to do lists.
I put the dog Ralphy out in the lightly falling snow. The cats still hang around here. They're outdoor cats, live across the street and I gave them a nice home for months. I still open the door and pet them. They sneak in occasionally when I put the dog out but the house is no longer for cats.
Snowflake and Trumpy are slowly losing weight, They put on several pounds, especially after my mother passed away. Snowflake's a little snowball. She stopped by several times before waddling through the snow and jumping on a tree. I guess they'll always be outdoor cats...
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 09:37 AM (jvJvP)
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There is a shrine in northwest Ohio - Our Lady of Consoldation Shrine - that has many display cases full of casts, canes, braces, other mementos of peoples' sufferings that were left at the shrine following their healing.
I visited the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine with my daughter when she was undergoing her cancer treatment. Ever since I have have carried with me a pocket Rosary from the shrine. My daughter is now in remission, and I hope in 6-9 months I will be too.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (2AW7/)
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That is awesome. I will have to make pilgrimage.
I visited the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine with my daughter when she was undergoing her cancer treatment. Ever since I have have carried with me a pocket Rosary from the shrine. My daughter is now in remission, and I hope in 6-9 months I will be too.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:22 AM (2AW7/)
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That is awesome. I will have to make pilgrimage.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:38 AM (ZOv7s)
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I suspect that members of Congress exempted themselves from the banking secrecy laws they passed, like the Caymans and Switzerland.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 15, 2025 09:40 AM (0WQHg)
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Lavazza Perfetto
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at February 15, 2025 09:40 AM (dR6yv)
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Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.
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189 184 I put sheet metal screws in the soles and heels of some old boots. They work great on ice! A 'life-hack' that really works and can save you a bad fall.
Posted by: gp
Fore!
Posted by: gp
Fore!
Posted by: Sand Trap Sam at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (G5+As)
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"Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit."
Your a monster! If not for SS and Medicare, Blah Blah and I would have to resort to eating canned dog food to make ends meet. We were forced to contribute and so shall every generation that comes after us because fair is fair and everyone should be forced to contribute forever and ever! We would not have been able to buy those 8 units of Mountain View from Shelley Levene and the nice folks at Mitch & Murray as a nice investment if not for our SS deposit each money helping to pay our bills being on a fixed income and all.
Your a monster! If not for SS and Medicare, Blah Blah and I would have to resort to eating canned dog food to make ends meet. We were forced to contribute and so shall every generation that comes after us because fair is fair and everyone should be forced to contribute forever and ever! We would not have been able to buy those 8 units of Mountain View from Shelley Levene and the nice folks at Mitch & Murray as a nice investment if not for our SS deposit each money helping to pay our bills being on a fixed income and all.
Posted by: Harriet And Blah Blah Nyborg, Democrat Boomers at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (R/m4+)
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Cannibal Bob - glad to hear that things went well with your procedure. I told my wife that if a doctor ever asks her if she feels safe at home to say "Yes, we have an angry German Shepherd, and my husband has a shit-ton of loaded guns. I'm very safe!" Just to see their reaction...
Posted by: PabloD at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (IPuPO)
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>>> I spent hours last nite tracing the corruption of a table of formulas from its original tech article publication in 1986, through a series of articles that copied it, without attribution, with errors, for decades. This is hard to do without pub subscriptions, but I made progress using archive.org and such.
Yes, I have no life.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:20 AM (PZreb)
I was at a Scitech a few years ago where people from Nasa were presenting correction to tables, I think they were log tables, useful for *÷ and calculus before we had sliderules and computers. I think they were from the 50s/60s.
There are many old classic books that have errors. On the aerospace side horner lift/drag, bruhn structures, etc.., not used much now but in the past very heavily. Lots of funky numbers floating around out there.
Many classic numerical methods books have terribly inefficient algorithms and some that are outright incorrect.
Yes, I have no life.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:20 AM (PZreb)
I was at a Scitech a few years ago where people from Nasa were presenting correction to tables, I think they were log tables, useful for *÷ and calculus before we had sliderules and computers. I think they were from the 50s/60s.
There are many old classic books that have errors. On the aerospace side horner lift/drag, bruhn structures, etc.., not used much now but in the past very heavily. Lots of funky numbers floating around out there.
Many classic numerical methods books have terribly inefficient algorithms and some that are outright incorrect.
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (Y6IkP)
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*For fun: Elon Musk in the next reboot of Sherlock Holmes. https://tinyurl.com/yveu9mvh*
That's pretty good.
*For fun: Elon Musk in the next reboot of Sherlock Holmes. https://tinyurl.com/yveu9mvh*
That's pretty good.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 09:42 AM (dg+HA)
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And this right here is why SS and Medicare will never go away .Because everyone has contributed to it. And nobody wants to lose those contributions. We’re all handcuffed to the leviathan.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (EdAbD)
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It could be restructured and Trump will do that as part of DOGE.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:27 AM (EdAbD)
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It could be restructured and Trump will do that as part of DOGE.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:42 AM (ZOv7s)
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- Cannibal Bob
Twice in my life, at 17 and 50yoa (20 years ago) God allowed a lot of heartache into my life. Both times, it seemed, as a result of doing things His way.
My belief was still there. Insofar as how I treated others. My ability to worship and "do my job," so to speak, was nonexistent.
Then, around 6 years ago it was like He smacked me upside the head and said... Alright TeeJ, enough's enough.
What could I say except "Yes Lord. Please forgive me."
After a couple of months back in church, I was in tears, feeling again like I was unworthy of taking communion.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Twice in my life, at 17 and 50yoa (20 years ago) God allowed a lot of heartache into my life. Both times, it seemed, as a result of doing things His way.
My belief was still there. Insofar as how I treated others. My ability to worship and "do my job," so to speak, was nonexistent.
Then, around 6 years ago it was like He smacked me upside the head and said... Alright TeeJ, enough's enough.
What could I say except "Yes Lord. Please forgive me."
After a couple of months back in church, I was in tears, feeling again like I was unworthy of taking communion.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
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Quarter Twenty,
I think CPAPs can be run off lithium battery packs, which take a solar charge. You can also charge them on AC or DC.
I think CPAPs can be run off lithium battery packs, which take a solar charge. You can also charge them on AC or DC.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (o5+a9)
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Hob nail boots were a common military wear long ago
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (fwDg9)
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory,
He drove for Ferrari, then defected to the Alfa team in '69, right?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory,
He drove for Ferrari, then defected to the Alfa team in '69, right?
Posted by: Auto Hijinks at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (G5+As)
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One cup and prayer list perused.
God send a legion of healing angels to our poor world. Meanwhile, thanks for the opportunities of life, tribulations included.
❣️
God send a legion of healing angels to our poor world. Meanwhile, thanks for the opportunities of life, tribulations included.
❣️
Posted by: mindful webworker - no way to delay that trouble's coming every day at February 15, 2025 09:45 AM (yfRSa)
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Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
That's a wonderful story. Praise the Lord!
That's a wonderful story. Praise the Lord!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:45 AM (42Vb+)
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"Many classic numerical methods books have terribly inefficient algorithms and some that are outright incorrect."
Never trust a formula in a book without testing and finding its original source. *Sigh.* I wish I could get paid for sorting this stuff out. It's 'knowledge-worker' caliber labor after all.
Never trust a formula in a book without testing and finding its original source. *Sigh.* I wish I could get paid for sorting this stuff out. It's 'knowledge-worker' caliber labor after all.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:46 AM (PZreb)
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The obvious way to unwind SS is give young workers an option to opt out. But without their contributions, there’s no money to pay current retirees. It will take several decades of the govt borrowing to bridge that cap.
Can it be done? Yeah. Is there political will to do it, even in the part of Trump? We shall see.
Can it be done? Yeah. Is there political will to do it, even in the part of Trump? We shall see.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at February 15, 2025 09:46 AM (EdAbD)
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Good morning all.
Love and hugs to all those in need. So happy to read about the miracles happening here. Maybe people really do get good medical advice on the blog after all.
❤️❤️❤️
Love and hugs to all those in need. So happy to read about the miracles happening here. Maybe people really do get good medical advice on the blog after all.
❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 15, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
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After a couple of months back in church, I was in tears, feeling again like I was unworthy of taking communion.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
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Amen! Love to hear it!
It's funny how you can be beating your head against a wall then then realize there's an open door a foot away.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
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Amen! Love to hear it!
It's funny how you can be beating your head against a wall then then realize there's an open door a foot away.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:47 AM (ZOv7s)
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Mom update - I'm not sure if I shared that she was deemed eligible for LTC benefits after 1 appeal. (Thanks again to Grateful for advice in bolstering our appeal!) I submitted the first claim a couple weeks ago. Haven't received funds yet, but the online system says it was approved!
Looking at assisted living options now. I've realized I can't continue indefinitely with her here, despite her continued sweetness and (usually) cheerfulness.
Looking at assisted living options now. I've realized I can't continue indefinitely with her here, despite her continued sweetness and (usually) cheerfulness.
Posted by: screaming in digital at February 15, 2025 09:47 AM (6jgSB)
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> I suspect that members of Congress exempted themselves from the banking secrecy laws they passed, like the Caymans and Switzerland.
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I think they exempted themselves from all laws.
Notice that not one politico has come forward to claim they are not, and never have been, involved with monetary kickbacks from any NGO or grant? I mean, they're all in on it to one degree or another. You'd think that if some holier-than-thou congress person wasn't in on it they'd be out there chest thumping and wagging their finger at everyone else.
But no.
The exposure is either going to cripple their ability to grift or they're going to resort to some pretty drastic measures to keep it. I'm betting they will try to keep it.
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I think they exempted themselves from all laws.
Notice that not one politico has come forward to claim they are not, and never have been, involved with monetary kickbacks from any NGO or grant? I mean, they're all in on it to one degree or another. You'd think that if some holier-than-thou congress person wasn't in on it they'd be out there chest thumping and wagging their finger at everyone else.
But no.
The exposure is either going to cripple their ability to grift or they're going to resort to some pretty drastic measures to keep it. I'm betting they will try to keep it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 09:48 AM (Q4IgG)
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Maybe people really do get good medical advice on the blog after all.
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Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
Hot Iron works every time it is tried.
❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
Hot Iron works every time it is tried.
Posted by: The Sear at February 15, 2025 09:48 AM (G5+As)
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tiny.cc/vk2a001
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (Rrux1)
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Thanks for linking that song - hadn't heard it, but I love it! Added it to my Spotify "Sunday" playlist.
tiny.cc/vk2a001
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 09:17 AM (Rrux1)
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Thanks for linking that song - hadn't heard it, but I love it! Added it to my Spotify "Sunday" playlist.
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Maybe people really do get good medical advice on the blog after all.
❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
Hot Iron works every time it is tried.
Posted by: The Sear at February 15, 2025 09:48 AM (G5+As)
Leeches and maggots, too!
❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
Hot Iron works every time it is tried.
Posted by: The Sear at February 15, 2025 09:48 AM (G5+As)
Leeches and maggots, too!
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (Aqu9a)
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Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!
Prayers up for all of God's children. And may God continue to bless those who are attempting to right our ship of state.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Prayers up for all of God's children. And may God continue to bless those who are attempting to right our ship of state.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (rxCpr)
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1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
4. A slight turn of the head.
Posted by: davidt at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (i0F8b)
P'nut and Fred. Symbols of the weight of government coming down on inessentials while major problems are ignored.
1. A President mocking a Real Estate Mogul and telling him he will never be President.
2. A Stolen Election
3. Twitter Banning The Babylon Bee.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 15, 2025 08:33 AM (XV/Pl)
4. A slight turn of the head.
Posted by: davidt at February 15, 2025 08:39 AM (i0F8b)
P'nut and Fred. Symbols of the weight of government coming down on inessentials while major problems are ignored.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (dxSpM)
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"The obvious way to unwind SS is give young workers an option to opt out."
And to tell them in no uncertain terms: if you get old and haven't saved successfully, Uncle Sam will NOT help you further.
We haven't the sustained political will to do that. The USA is no longer the Land of Liberty; it is the Land of the Helping Hand to all in distress.
And to tell them in no uncertain terms: if you get old and haven't saved successfully, Uncle Sam will NOT help you further.
We haven't the sustained political will to do that. The USA is no longer the Land of Liberty; it is the Land of the Helping Hand to all in distress.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (PZreb)
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214 After a couple of months back in church, I was in tears, feeling again like I was unworthy of taking communion.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
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Amen! Love to hear it!
It's funny how you can be beating your head against a wall then then realize there's an open door a foot away.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:47 AM (ZOv7s)
So true. Amen.
It wasn't audible but the thought,,, Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake.
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM (ItCQP)
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Amen! Love to hear it!
It's funny how you can be beating your head against a wall then then realize there's an open door a foot away.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:47 AM (ZOv7s)
So true. Amen.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:51 AM (2AW7/)
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so much great news here!
wonderful to wake up to!
btw I had a great time in town yesterday for the parade and I actually think everyone was great and awesome and well behaved. getting OUT of town after was tricky but I know secret roads fortunately
enjoy the rest of your weekends, horde!
wonderful to wake up to!
btw I had a great time in town yesterday for the parade and I actually think everyone was great and awesome and well behaved. getting OUT of town after was tricky but I know secret roads fortunately
enjoy the rest of your weekends, horde!
Posted by: Black Orchid at February 15, 2025 09:51 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Spider solitaire is evil
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:51 AM (fwDg9)
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Rev finally came home yesterday from his 2-week vacation at the hospital. He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger
Good news. Hope they got past the complications.
No bell for the Rev? Heh. God bless you both.
MiladyJo was so very helpful when I came home, bogged down abed with ostomy bag, catheter and foley, and wound vac appliance. Appreciated being served when I needed it, but I was very glad when I was finally able to get up and around on my own!!
Posted by: grammie winger
Good news. Hope they got past the complications.
No bell for the Rev? Heh. God bless you both.
MiladyJo was so very helpful when I came home, bogged down abed with ostomy bag, catheter and foley, and wound vac appliance. Appreciated being served when I needed it, but I was very glad when I was finally able to get up and around on my own!!
Posted by: mindful webworker - what, me worry? at February 15, 2025 09:52 AM (yfRSa)
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I can't avoid a nagging little voice inn my head that suggests the cuts to Fed bureaucracy spending/budgets/workforce will turn out to be illusory, transient and much smaller than trumpeted. Are the celebrations premature?
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
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Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 09:35 AM (2AW7/)
Thanks, However, don't say I'm the chaplain here . I don't claim the title and one poster heard really objects to that. I am like a number of people here who collect or post prayers or things from scripture . I think we all try to support one another with prayer annd encourage each other in our faith and it's a wonderful thing . There recently seems to be. Rev Wishbone here but I expect he may not really be clergy unless he's the pastor of " "Thanksgiving Dinner House of Prayer and leftovers"
Thanks, However, don't say I'm the chaplain here . I don't claim the title and one poster heard really objects to that. I am like a number of people here who collect or post prayers or things from scripture . I think we all try to support one another with prayer annd encourage each other in our faith and it's a wonderful thing . There recently seems to be. Rev Wishbone here but I expect he may not really be clergy unless he's the pastor of " "Thanksgiving Dinner House of Prayer and leftovers"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (PfPJ2)
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Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (Y6IkP)
Bruhn was the 'go to' reference back in the day. For traditional metal structures I think it's probably still the most useful.
Bruhn was the 'go to' reference back in the day. For traditional metal structures I think it's probably still the most useful.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 15, 2025 09:54 AM (3Ope8)
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I've posted a couple of times since Vance's speech excoriating the Euros that he is talking around the heads of state, directly to the people, and telling them that they too can do what Trump is doing. I guess the Bee agrees with me.
https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1890464648509485386
https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1890464648509485386
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 09:54 AM (xCA6C)
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206 Quarter Twenty,
I think CPAPs can be run off lithium battery packs, which take a solar charge. You can also charge them on AC or DC.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM
Yes, I have a small travel CPAP and two rechargeable battery packs for it. They will each last for ~2-1/2 nights, but they take about 6 hours to charge, so life will be simpler if I can sleep with a mouth guard. I think my apnea is better because of weight loss.
I think CPAPs can be run off lithium battery packs, which take a solar charge. You can also charge them on AC or DC.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:43 AM
Yes, I have a small travel CPAP and two rechargeable battery packs for it. They will each last for ~2-1/2 nights, but they take about 6 hours to charge, so life will be simpler if I can sleep with a mouth guard. I think my apnea is better because of weight loss.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at February 15, 2025 09:54 AM (dg+HA)
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No, Congress is going to step up this go round. There will be a budget.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (o5+a9)
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I can't avoid a nagging little voice inn my head that suggests the cuts to Fed bureaucracy spending/budgets/workforce will turn out to be illusory, transient and much smaller than trumpeted. Are the celebrations premature?
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
A valid question!
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
A valid question!
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (g47mK)
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Didn't see it yesterday at Legalinsurrection.com but topic came up.
Trump cuts funding to schools mandating the Fake Vax
Trump cuts funding to schools mandating the Fake Vax
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (fwDg9)
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My local leftists are up in arms. A doctor about 12m south of me in New Paltz, NY has been indicted in Louisiana for sending abortion pills to a girl's mother who then forced her daughter to take the pills . The girl who didn't want the abortion, unfortunately aborted and got sick and was hospitalized. Gov Hochul is refusing an extradition request by Louisiana for the DR. Big legal kerfuffle in the offing
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (KXtU1)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (Wnv9h)
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I can't avoid a nagging little voice inn my head that suggests the cuts to Fed bureaucracy spending/budgets/workforce will turn out to be illusory, transient and much smaller than trumpeted. Are the celebrations premature?
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
It's really got to be a revolutionary change, and there are even some inside the Trump Admin who are talking about "doing it better."
The outcome is very much in the realm of the unknowable.
I think the revelations (if they come) about the Kennedy murders will be a big deal, and may be a catalyst. But who knows.
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
It's really got to be a revolutionary change, and there are even some inside the Trump Admin who are talking about "doing it better."
The outcome is very much in the realm of the unknowable.
I think the revelations (if they come) about the Kennedy murders will be a big deal, and may be a catalyst. But who knows.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
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I never figured on needing SS, since I planned to die at my desk at work. Unfortunately work dried up at age 62, and I discovered that nobody wants to hire 62 year old programmers. (Duh.) This inflation has devastated my savings. So I live on SS. F*** it.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (PZreb)
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We haven't the sustained political will to do that. The USA is no longer the Land of Liberty; it is the Land of the Helping Hand to all in distress.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (PZreb)
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I think there is value in supporting the "general welfare," but the core issue is the lack of oversight and corruption.
This is true in the private sector as well, and watching corporations "de-bank" people pretty much destroyed any vestige of libertarianism I might have harbored.
Any solution must therefore be realistic, and one of the most salient lessons of the past month has been that the GOPe's solutions were never realistic because they never wanted them in the first place.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:50 AM (PZreb)
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I think there is value in supporting the "general welfare," but the core issue is the lack of oversight and corruption.
This is true in the private sector as well, and watching corporations "de-bank" people pretty much destroyed any vestige of libertarianism I might have harbored.
Any solution must therefore be realistic, and one of the most salient lessons of the past month has been that the GOPe's solutions were never realistic because they never wanted them in the first place.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (ZOv7s)
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Muldoon yeah, get same feeling. Let's do this 2 years and see what is cut.
They will fight tooth, nail and judges for every departments funding
They will fight tooth, nail and judges for every departments funding
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 09:57 AM (fwDg9)
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He wants a bell he can ring. That's not happening.
Posted by: grammie winger
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While recuperating from foot surgery a few years ago my wife gave me a bicycle bell to put on the handlebars of my knee scooter. She took it away and hid it when I suggested that I could use it to summon her for food, drinks or other amenities.
Posted by: grammie winger
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While recuperating from foot surgery a few years ago my wife gave me a bicycle bell to put on the handlebars of my knee scooter. She took it away and hid it when I suggested that I could use it to summon her for food, drinks or other amenities.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:57 AM (/iMjX)
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Truly this is the best place for medical advice, because we are full of it.
Posted by: Advice, I Mean at February 15, 2025 09:58 AM (G5+As)
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No, Congress is going to step up this go round. There will be a budget.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (o5+a9)
A what??
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (o5+a9)
A what??
Posted by: Mikey Johnson at February 15, 2025 09:58 AM (azC9v)
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I never figured on needing SS, since I planned to die at my desk at work. Unfortunately work dried up at age 62, and I discovered that nobody wants to hire 62 year old programmers. (Duh.) This inflation has devastated my savings. So I live on SS. F*** it.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (PZreb)
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If you have been paying into the system, there is nothing morally wrong with taking payment back out of it.
If nothing else, it limits what the scammers can steal.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (PZreb)
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If you have been paying into the system, there is nothing morally wrong with taking payment back out of it.
If nothing else, it limits what the scammers can steal.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 09:59 AM (ZOv7s)
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Cats in the Coffee Shop - that was fun, Skip. Needs reposting in the pet thread.
Posted by: mindful webworker - waiter, there's a hair in my latte at February 15, 2025 10:00 AM (yfRSa)
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And the cat's in the Coffee Shop and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the mooooon....
Little boy blue and the man on the mooooon....
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:01 AM (g47mK)
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He smacked me upside the head and said... Alright TeeJ, enough's enough
I am very familiar with that approach.
I am very familiar with that approach.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 10:01 AM (Rrux1)
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Whined up some blueberry pancakes. Thinking about whining up some bacon.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 15, 2025 10:01 AM (RIvkX)
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if a doctor ever asks her if she feels safe at home to say "Yes, we have an angry German Shepherd, and my husband has a shit-ton of loaded guns. I'm very safe!" Just to see their reaction...
Posted by: PabloD at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (IPuPO)
Haha!
Posted by: PabloD at February 15, 2025 09:41 AM (IPuPO)
Haha!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 10:01 AM (OX9vb)
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Joao Gilberto.
youtube.com/watch?v=vMKlGFCGTJQ
youtube.com/watch?v=vMKlGFCGTJQ
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (PZreb)
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It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
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It's always proper to celebrate a victory. Whether it leads to better things or can be sustained is another question.
We have enough problems in the world. Take the wins when we can get them, because we had a lot of losses piling up for years.
The attitude of gratitude is the way to go.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
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It's always proper to celebrate a victory. Whether it leads to better things or can be sustained is another question.
We have enough problems in the world. Take the wins when we can get them, because we had a lot of losses piling up for years.
The attitude of gratitude is the way to go.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (ZOv7s)
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Even as a confirmed pessimist, I have cautious optimism that there will be real change this time.
Trump has put himself in the position of having to effect real change, and has surrounded himself with others who have joined him in the same boat.
Trump has put himself in the position of having to effect real change, and has surrounded himself with others who have joined him in the same boat.
Posted by: davidt at February 15, 2025 10:03 AM (i0F8b)
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I never figured on needing SS, since I planned to die at my desk at work. Unfortunately work dried up at age 62, and I discovered that nobody wants to hire 62 year old programmers. (Duh.) This inflation has devastated my savings. So I live on SS. F*** it.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (PZreb)
The various places I go, I see older folks doing jobs that are typically done by the youngsters, and I often wonder what their story is.
I suspect many of them are trying to live on what they can earn, in addition to their SS benefits. But I also wonder, how many of them have found work they like to do, even if it's at a restaurant or a store, and they enjoy being useful.
I've thought about that, once I "retire," what would I want to do, work-wise. Where would I want to go where I can be useful, and feel good about getting up in the morning. There are many possibilities.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 09:56 AM (PZreb)
The various places I go, I see older folks doing jobs that are typically done by the youngsters, and I often wonder what their story is.
I suspect many of them are trying to live on what they can earn, in addition to their SS benefits. But I also wonder, how many of them have found work they like to do, even if it's at a restaurant or a store, and they enjoy being useful.
I've thought about that, once I "retire," what would I want to do, work-wise. Where would I want to go where I can be useful, and feel good about getting up in the morning. There are many possibilities.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
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I can't avoid a nagging little voice inn my head that suggests the cuts to Fed bureaucracy spending/budgets/workforce will turn out to be illusory, transient and much smaller than trumpeted. Are the celebrations premature?
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Obviously, every penny cut now is still a good thing, but we need a change in the culture. I think it's less important that there be huge cuts right away, than that Trump is dismantling the system that funneled our money to the Dems. If, as I expect, this starts costing them bigly in Congressional seats and leftist power, the cuts will build on themselves. IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint.
Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Obviously, every penny cut now is still a good thing, but we need a change in the culture. I think it's less important that there be huge cuts right away, than that Trump is dismantling the system that funneled our money to the Dems. If, as I expect, this starts costing them bigly in Congressional seats and leftist power, the cuts will build on themselves. IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Common Tater at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (B4klT)
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This columnist- Brendan O'Neill- who lives in England loved Vance's speech. He referred to it as "Calling out comissars": if link doesn't work it's in todays "NY Post":
https://tinyurl.com/mry6ycx9
https://tinyurl.com/mry6ycx9
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 10:05 AM (PfPJ2)
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Never know why videos pop on on my YouTube
Watched a few minutes of a new on on Lahaina recovery, 1 1/2 year and while debris have been cleaned up, building is only around %10. . Didn't watch it all but hinted it's a land grab with regulations forced on residents.
LA your next to get this would be my guess. A year and half from now it will be the same situation
Watched a few minutes of a new on on Lahaina recovery, 1 1/2 year and while debris have been cleaned up, building is only around %10. . Didn't watch it all but hinted it's a land grab with regulations forced on residents.
LA your next to get this would be my guess. A year and half from now it will be the same situation
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:06 AM (fwDg9)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke
I will agree to not call you Chaplain. But you're still a voice I listen and pay heed to.
Thank you for being whom you are, don't change a thing.
I will agree to not call you Chaplain. But you're still a voice I listen and pay heed to.
Thank you for being whom you are, don't change a thing.
Posted by: BifBewalski at February 15, 2025 10:06 AM (MsrgL)
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The attitude of gratitude is the way to go.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (ZOv7s)
Not just to celebrate the victories, great and small, but also during life's setbacks, both great and small.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (ZOv7s)
Not just to celebrate the victories, great and small, but also during life's setbacks, both great and small.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:06 AM (azC9v)
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I've thought about that, once I "retire," what would I want to do, work-wise. Where would I want to go where I can be useful, and feel good about getting up in the morning. There are many possibilities.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with, no hobbies, no girlfriends, nothing. He putters around the house waiting on the mailman and the garbage truck, peeking out of his windows at all that excitement, which are the highlights of his day.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with, no hobbies, no girlfriends, nothing. He putters around the house waiting on the mailman and the garbage truck, peeking out of his windows at all that excitement, which are the highlights of his day.
Posted by: Dirty Old Hippie, Living The Dream at February 15, 2025 10:07 AM (R/m4+)
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I think the revelations (if they come) about the Kennedy murders will be a big deal, and may be a catalyst. But who knows.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
The reveal I expect, if it's a true reveal with no redaction or "lost data", is the Epstein List.
That's of the moment and creepy and grimy enough to ruin several political careers world-wide.
Though I suspect there may never be a reveal but instead it's used as a lash to...uh...encourage cooperation with Trump's agenda.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
The reveal I expect, if it's a true reveal with no redaction or "lost data", is the Epstein List.
That's of the moment and creepy and grimy enough to ruin several political careers world-wide.
Though I suspect there may never be a reveal but instead it's used as a lash to...uh...encourage cooperation with Trump's agenda.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (iJfKG)
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The various places I go, I see older folks doing jobs that are typically done by the youngsters, and I often wonder what their story is.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
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A friend of mine retired and got a job working at a sandwich shop, which he enjoyed because he's a people watcher. He was also really bored, and so he got some extra money and something to do.
I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
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A friend of mine retired and got a job working at a sandwich shop, which he enjoyed because he's a people watcher. He was also really bored, and so he got some extra money and something to do.
I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
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Good morning good people. Prayers for all intentions - those requested and those known but to God.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (WXNFJ)
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My dad, who is 87, did lots of probably minimum wage jobs, not fast food BTW, just I suspect to have cash on hand and to keep busy.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (fwDg9)
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"If you have been paying into the system, there is nothing morally wrong with taking payment back out of it."
I've already got back in cash more than double what I put into it. And I anticipate that my aging will lead to massive Medicare payouts down the line. (N.B.: I'm fine for now.)
The system can't possibly sustain this typical American life arc. I really don't know what viable govt solution there is to the problem of supporting people when they become too old and too sick to work. There may not be one.
It might have helped if SS told me 'Here, we'll find you a job. If we can't find you a job, then here's the money.'
I've already got back in cash more than double what I put into it. And I anticipate that my aging will lead to massive Medicare payouts down the line. (N.B.: I'm fine for now.)
The system can't possibly sustain this typical American life arc. I really don't know what viable govt solution there is to the problem of supporting people when they become too old and too sick to work. There may not be one.
It might have helped if SS told me 'Here, we'll find you a job. If we can't find you a job, then here's the money.'
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (PZreb)
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I think the revelations (if they come) about the Kennedy murders will be a big deal, and may be a catalyst. But who knows.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
I agree.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
I agree.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (xCA6C)
Posted by: Ciampino - Weeping & gnashing of teeth .... a sweet sound at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (KjLnc)
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Obviously, every penny cut now is still a good thing, but we need a change in the culture. I think it's less important that there be huge cuts right away, than that Trump is dismantling the system that funneled our money to the Dems. If, as I expect, this starts costing them bigly in Congressional seats and leftist power, the cuts will build on themselves. IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
Agreed, and it can't be overstated, knee-capping the spooks, who have been using entities like USAID to funnel cash for their overseas adventures is monumental.
I'm sure there are other "hidden" money pits, that are really just CIA slush funds.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
Agreed, and it can't be overstated, knee-capping the spooks, who have been using entities like USAID to funnel cash for their overseas adventures is monumental.
I'm sure there are other "hidden" money pits, that are really just CIA slush funds.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (azC9v)
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I've thought about that, once I "retire," what would I want to do, work-wise. Where would I want to go where I can be useful, and feel good about getting up in the morning. There are many possibilities.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
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I've thought about that, once I "retire," what would I want to do, work-wise. Where would I want to go where I can be useful, and feel good about getting up in the morning. There are many possibilities.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
My brother is a designer but his dream job is to stack shelves somewhere.
I didn't drink yesterday and am having a productive morning. Very productive. I have turned a corner this week since Mom passed.
But it's snowing a lot today and I'm really tempted to grab a 12 pack while continuing to be productive throughout the day.
We'll sèe.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (azC9v)
My brother is a designer but his dream job is to stack shelves somewhere.
I didn't drink yesterday and am having a productive morning. Very productive. I have turned a corner this week since Mom passed.
But it's snowing a lot today and I'm really tempted to grab a 12 pack while continuing to be productive throughout the day.
We'll sèe.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jvJvP)
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"Do you think I don't understand? Go. Partake."
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ
THANK GOD we do!
We have such a loving and forgiving God!!!
Posted by: TeeJ
THANK GOD we do!
Posted by: Tonypete at February 15, 2025 10:10 AM (WXNFJ)
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I recommend NOT making smart alecky comments to your doctor about "...my husband has a shit-ton of loaded guns...." just to see their reaction. Their reaction will be to flag your medical record as a gun owner. I prefer to say, "I feel safe at home, thanks for asking. We have instituted adequate security features."
Let them wonder what that means.
Let them wonder what that means.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:11 AM (/iMjX)
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I have toured multiple manufacturing facilities over the past few years, and am noticing a lot of people that are over 40 on the floor, and too few younger folks. If we are going to bring manufacturing back, we have work to do.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 15, 2025 10:11 AM (0WQHg)
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Thanks for linking that song - hadn't heard it, but I love it! Added it to my Spotify "Sunday" playlist.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher
I can't dance or sing but that's one of those songs that makes me put my hands in the air and do both.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher
I can't dance or sing but that's one of those songs that makes me put my hands in the air and do both.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 10:11 AM (Rrux1)
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Obviously, every penny cut now is still a good thing, but we need a change in the culture. I think it's less important that there be huge cuts right away, than that Trump is dismantling the system that funneled our money to the Dems. If, as I expect, this starts costing them bigly in Congressional seats and leftist power, the cuts will build on themselves. IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
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Combine this with close scrutiny to elections and you have a potential reset to national politics.
When the dust settles, tens of billions of dollars will be have been ripped out of the Dem ecosystem. Multiple media will fail. At the same time, Trump's transformation of revenue and tax cuts will make future increases much harder. He's looking at altering the very fabric of government and society.
Yuge stuff.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
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Combine this with close scrutiny to elections and you have a potential reset to national politics.
When the dust settles, tens of billions of dollars will be have been ripped out of the Dem ecosystem. Multiple media will fail. At the same time, Trump's transformation of revenue and tax cuts will make future increases much harder. He's looking at altering the very fabric of government and society.
Yuge stuff.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:11 AM (ZOv7s)
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I think the revelations (if they come) about the Kennedy murders will be a big deal, and may be a catalyst. But who knows.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (iJfKG)
Maybe. But the "big reveal" will be that the CIA kills Presidents and others it deems dangerous in this country.
Obviously, they still exist, whether the perps of those kills are already dead or not.
If it can be shown definitively, and I know a lot of people still doubt it was CIA, which it was, then that might be a very big deal moving forward.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 09:55 AM (azC9v)
I doubt it. That's all in the realm of "ancient history".
Everyone's dead. No one to punish or exalt. It's a big deal for Boomers still but nobody else.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (iJfKG)
Maybe. But the "big reveal" will be that the CIA kills Presidents and others it deems dangerous in this country.
Obviously, they still exist, whether the perps of those kills are already dead or not.
If it can be shown definitively, and I know a lot of people still doubt it was CIA, which it was, then that might be a very big deal moving forward.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:12 AM (azC9v)
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>>> Bruhn was the 'go to' reference back in the day. For traditional metal structures I think it's probably still the most useful.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 15, 2025 09:54 AM (3Ope
Agreed. definitely
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 15, 2025 09:54 AM (3Ope
Agreed. definitely
Posted by: banana Dream at February 15, 2025 10:13 AM (Y6IkP)
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They prevented another transgender school shooting.
https://tinyurl.com/3j8uw9j7
Of course only Fox mentions the transgender crazy angle.
https://tinyurl.com/3j8uw9j7
Of course only Fox mentions the transgender crazy angle.
Posted by: scottst at February 15, 2025 10:13 AM (qcvs8)
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Obviously, every penny cut now is still a good thing, but we need a change in the culture. I think it's less important that there be huge cuts right away, than that Trump is dismantling the system that funneled our money to the Dems. If, as I expect, this starts costing them bigly in Congressional seats and leftist power, the cuts will build on themselves. IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
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Agreed, and it can't be overstated, knee-capping the spooks, who have been using entities like USAID to funnel cash for their overseas adventures is monumental.
I'm sure there are other "hidden" money pits, that are really just CIA slush funds.
Posted by: BurtTC
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I'm interested to see (D) campaign funding in 2026 and 2028.
I'm betting it's halved. Maybe worse.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:04 AM (xCA6C)
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Agreed, and it can't be overstated, knee-capping the spooks, who have been using entities like USAID to funnel cash for their overseas adventures is monumental.
I'm sure there are other "hidden" money pits, that are really just CIA slush funds.
Posted by: BurtTC
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I'm interested to see (D) campaign funding in 2026 and 2028.
I'm betting it's halved. Maybe worse.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 15, 2025 10:13 AM (TOaFH)
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The system can't possibly sustain this typical American life arc. I really don't know what viable govt solution there is to the problem of supporting people when they become too old and too sick to work. There may not be one.
It might have helped if SS told me 'Here, we'll find you a job. If we can't find you a job, then here's the money.'
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (PZreb)
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So this will lead to old and/or infirm people suddenly finding themselves under an overpass and dead after a few days? Or assisted dying as in Canada?
The system can't possibly sustain this typical American life arc. I really don't know what viable govt solution there is to the problem of supporting people when they become too old and too sick to work. There may not be one.
It might have helped if SS told me 'Here, we'll find you a job. If we can't find you a job, then here's the money.'
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (PZreb)
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So this will lead to old and/or infirm people suddenly finding themselves under an overpass and dead after a few days? Or assisted dying as in Canada?
Posted by: Ciampino - Not all have extended families at February 15, 2025 10:13 AM (KjLnc)
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Article at American Greatness about RFK Jr confirmations mentions Patel should be confirmed next week.
I want heads rolling out the door the day after.
I want heads rolling out the door the day after.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:13 AM (fwDg9)
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I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM
It's an omen to get with the Porkchop and requisition a new pair of bootlaces, Chief.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM
It's an omen to get with the Porkchop and requisition a new pair of bootlaces, Chief.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (a3Q+t)
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Muldoon - If I'm not already flagged as a gun owner on at least 10 government and private databases, then the surveillance state isn't nearly as good as we thought.
Posted by: PabloD at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (IPuPO)
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Like throwing a big party upon hearing that Lizzo lost 3 pounds.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
I expect some of these programs to be picked up by state and local governments, so kind of a transfer. But more localized costs are closer to voter control and oversight, so there's that. And state and local governments are a lot less likely to be funding overseas "aid."
For now, I'm happy about killing every corrupt, money-laundering agency possible.
It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
I expect some of these programs to be picked up by state and local governments, so kind of a transfer. But more localized costs are closer to voter control and oversight, so there's that. And state and local governments are a lot less likely to be funding overseas "aid."
For now, I'm happy about killing every corrupt, money-laundering agency possible.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (OX9vb)
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253 I'd like to go back to working in a machine shop. I've only got enough ooomph for 20 hrs/week though. I'd be fine with programming again, if the pace and stress levels are much less than I used to handle. I've also been thinking about doing small-job brush cutting. I really enjoy cutting brush.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (PZreb)
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It's a start, but much work yet to be done.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
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It's always proper to celebrate a victory. Whether it leads to better things or can be sustained is another question.
We have enough problems in the world. Take the wins when we can get them, because we had a lot of losses piling up for years.
The attitude of gratitude is the way to go.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (ZOv7s)
Yes, every victory is nice and should be greeted with gratitude.
The culture isn't ready for wholesale cuts yet, I believe, but-
Trump and Musk have been lucky in Biden and his cronies' hammerhead malevolence.
They literally threw Our Tax Dollars away in the clumsiest manner possible at graft-filled orgs and individuals.
If this continues for 6 months or so, the public will be ready for real cuts and elimination of things like the DOE.
And as tin-eared as the Reps are, even they are now getting onboard with real budgets.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 09:53 AM (/iMjX)
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It's always proper to celebrate a victory. Whether it leads to better things or can be sustained is another question.
We have enough problems in the world. Take the wins when we can get them, because we had a lot of losses piling up for years.
The attitude of gratitude is the way to go.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:02 AM (ZOv7s)
Yes, every victory is nice and should be greeted with gratitude.
The culture isn't ready for wholesale cuts yet, I believe, but-
Trump and Musk have been lucky in Biden and his cronies' hammerhead malevolence.
They literally threw Our Tax Dollars away in the clumsiest manner possible at graft-filled orgs and individuals.
If this continues for 6 months or so, the public will be ready for real cuts and elimination of things like the DOE.
And as tin-eared as the Reps are, even they are now getting onboard with real budgets.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 15, 2025 10:15 AM (iJfKG)
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I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with, no hobbies, no girlfriends, nothing. He putters around the house waiting on the mailman and the garbage truck, peeking out of his windows at all that excitement, which are the highlights of his day.
Posted by: Dirty Old Hippie, Living The Dream at February 15, 2025 10:07 AM (R/m4+)
I can only attest to where I am now in this journey. I HAVE to have a sense of purpose, something that gives my life meaning.
Without it we're just... I don't even want to say it.
Posted by: Dirty Old Hippie, Living The Dream at February 15, 2025 10:07 AM (R/m4+)
I can only attest to where I am now in this journey. I HAVE to have a sense of purpose, something that gives my life meaning.
Without it we're just... I don't even want to say it.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:15 AM (azC9v)
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@237 BurtTC, I think the Epstein and Seth Rich files will have more actual impact. Both those are more recent and people involved are still in power. JFK, MLK and RFK will be more sensational
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 10:15 AM (KXtU1)
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The system can't possibly sustain this typical American life arc. I really don't know what viable govt solution there is to the problem of supporting people when they become too old and too sick to work. There may not be one.
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I'm betting it won't be too long until we learn that the system has been solvent and could exist indefinitely except for the massive money laundering, and all of the scare-mongering and poor-mouthing has been in service of the money laundering.
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I'm betting it won't be too long until we learn that the system has been solvent and could exist indefinitely except for the massive money laundering, and all of the scare-mongering and poor-mouthing has been in service of the money laundering.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 15, 2025 10:16 AM (TOaFH)
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In theory could retire soon enough, but can't see it anytime soon if I can help it.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:16 AM (fwDg9)
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I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I like that idea. The key is finding something you enjoy. If one is a people watcher, there can't be many more places better to do that than restaurants and stores.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I like that idea. The key is finding something you enjoy. If one is a people watcher, there can't be many more places better to do that than restaurants and stores.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:16 AM (azC9v)
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If it can be shown definitively, and I know a lot of people still doubt it was CIA, which it was, then that might be a very big deal moving forward.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:12 AM (azC9v)
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If there is a second shooter and the FBI hid it, that will be a big deal, because it will show that they were ALWAYS corrupt, and need to be dismantled. Give counterintelligence back to the military, and use the FBI only to coordinate cross-state law enforcement.
The Epstein list and Trump's assassins are the hot ticket right now.
And Fast and Furious and how all those kids got fancy guns while being "monitored." I'm wondering if the school shooter was stopped because the FBI didn't tell local law enforcement to stand down, as they usually seem to do.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:12 AM (azC9v)
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If there is a second shooter and the FBI hid it, that will be a big deal, because it will show that they were ALWAYS corrupt, and need to be dismantled. Give counterintelligence back to the military, and use the FBI only to coordinate cross-state law enforcement.
The Epstein list and Trump's assassins are the hot ticket right now.
And Fast and Furious and how all those kids got fancy guns while being "monitored." I'm wondering if the school shooter was stopped because the FBI didn't tell local law enforcement to stand down, as they usually seem to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (ZOv7s)
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280 That's the dilemma.
289 That would be nice.
289 That would be nice.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (PZreb)
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Good Morning, All. Time for a walk in the snow.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (882kw)
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I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (azC9v)
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Trump and Musk have been lucky in Biden and his cronies' hammerhead malevolence.
Hammerhead malevolence would be an excellent name for a metal band.
Hammerhead malevolence would be an excellent name for a metal band.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (xCA6C)
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I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM
You can be that voice in the wilderness, leading people to repent, and come to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM
You can be that voice in the wilderness, leading people to repent, and come to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (a3Q+t)
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Social Security...
Ideal scenario...
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
Ideal scenario...
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (4XwPj)
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I am a firm believer even if retired you need to have a hobby, part time work, volunteer somewhere with a schedule of when you will be there.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (fwDg9)
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Blake, it's a funny cartoon, the bitter coffee!
Posted by: m at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (v0TzN)
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Posted by: BifBewalski at February 15, 2025 10:06 AM (MsrgL)
Thanks very much, dear one That's very kind. I hope you have a blessed day and know that you are a blessing to others.
Thanks very much, dear one That's very kind. I hope you have a blessed day and know that you are a blessing to others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 15, 2025 10:19 AM (4AoVE)
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I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (azC9v)
Or perhaps, an omen to go tinker in your workshop and invent the unbreakable bootlace.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (azC9v)
Or perhaps, an omen to go tinker in your workshop and invent the unbreakable bootlace.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:19 AM (Aqu9a)
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"I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with"
I've got so much interesting and fun stuff to do in retirement! My hobbies and reading are such a blessing. I don't know how people can get bored when there's a big honking Internet just sitting there.
I've got so much interesting and fun stuff to do in retirement! My hobbies and reading are such a blessing. I don't know how people can get bored when there's a big honking Internet just sitting there.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:19 AM (PZreb)
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I'm betting it won't be too long until we learn that the system has been solvent and could exist indefinitely except for the massive money laundering, and all of the scare-mongering and poor-mouthing has been in service of the money laundering.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 15, 2025 10:16 AM (TOaFH)
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Think of all the jobs we sent overseas. Think of what wages would be without 10 million people being paid under the table.
When I was growing up, the traditional family with only one parent having to be a wage slave was going away. What if that world returned? My middle daughter is in the military, has a decent job, but she says that she would get a lot more satisfaction taking care of kids than doing what the boss says.
A lot of women feel this way.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Feminism moved women back to unregulated polygamy, forming harems among themselves at February 15, 2025 10:16 AM (TOaFH)
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Think of all the jobs we sent overseas. Think of what wages would be without 10 million people being paid under the table.
When I was growing up, the traditional family with only one parent having to be a wage slave was going away. What if that world returned? My middle daughter is in the military, has a decent job, but she says that she would get a lot more satisfaction taking care of kids than doing what the boss says.
A lot of women feel this way.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:20 AM (ZOv7s)
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My brother is a designer but his dream job is to stack shelves somewhere.
I didn't drink yesterday and am having a productive morning. Very productive. I have turned a corner this week since Mom passed.
But it's snowing a lot today and I'm really tempted to grab a 12 pack while continuing to be productive throughout the day.
We'll sèe.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jvJvP)
I'm sorry about your mom. I understand the temptation to grab the 12 pack, but it won't make you more productive.
Alcohol also tends to impede the grieving process. At this point the key is to celebrate life. The life of your mother, and yours.
I didn't drink yesterday and am having a productive morning. Very productive. I have turned a corner this week since Mom passed.
But it's snowing a lot today and I'm really tempted to grab a 12 pack while continuing to be productive throughout the day.
We'll sèe.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jvJvP)
I'm sorry about your mom. I understand the temptation to grab the 12 pack, but it won't make you more productive.
Alcohol also tends to impede the grieving process. At this point the key is to celebrate life. The life of your mother, and yours.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:20 AM (azC9v)
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297 I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM
You can be that voice in the wilderness, leading people to repent, and come to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (a3Q+t)
What Would Saint John Moses Browning Say?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM
You can be that voice in the wilderness, leading people to repent, and come to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (a3Q+t)
What Would Saint John Moses Browning Say?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:20 AM (jgmnb)
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Somewhere there's a person that decided to ban the Babylon Bee from Twitter.
Imagine being that person and realizing that everything happening now is a result of what they did.
The person that set the lamp down next to the cow in Chicago.
The guy who overruled the warning about the Oring danger on Challenger.
Some days you should just stay in bed.
Imagine being that person and realizing that everything happening now is a result of what they did.
The person that set the lamp down next to the cow in Chicago.
The guy who overruled the warning about the Oring danger on Challenger.
Some days you should just stay in bed.
Posted by: pawn at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (QB+5g)
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"I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?"
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
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Ideal scenario...
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
The reality: Monkeys will fly out of my butt before this happens. There will always be people who are simply not responsible enough to run their own finances, or need help for other reasons. SS is for them, and will continue to be.
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
The reality: Monkeys will fly out of my butt before this happens. There will always be people who are simply not responsible enough to run their own finances, or need help for other reasons. SS is for them, and will continue to be.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (xCA6C)
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I've also been thinking about doing small-job brush cutting. I really enjoy cutting brush.
Posted by: gp
Normally I employ the mug with the shaving soap and brush - NOT the aerosol stuff.
Posted by: gp
Normally I employ the mug with the shaving soap and brush - NOT the aerosol stuff.
Posted by: Tonypete at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (WXNFJ)
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You can be that voice in the wilderness, leading people to repent, and come to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (a3Q+t)
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.32 magnum. Much more affordable.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (a3Q+t)
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.32 magnum. Much more affordable.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm done with volunteering. I want to get paid.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
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My wife and retired "early." Late 50's early 60's. The whole "work from home" thing during 2020 was the kicker. Couped up in the house, tethered to a cell phone and a laptop provided by work. It sucked.
I don't regret the retirement at all. I do wish we'd have followed through on plans for some light travel and vacations, but issues surfaced a year or two into retirement with the kids that took a lot of our energy, time and money.
Such is life...
I don't regret the retirement at all. I do wish we'd have followed through on plans for some light travel and vacations, but issues surfaced a year or two into retirement with the kids that took a lot of our energy, time and money.
Such is life...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 15, 2025 10:22 AM (Q4IgG)
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I'd like to go back to working in a machine shop. I've only got enough ooomph for 20 hrs/week though. I'd be fine with programming again, if the pace and stress levels are much less than I used to handle. I've also been thinking about doing small-job brush cutting. I really enjoy cutting brush.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (PZreb)
Sounds like a plan. Get to it young man.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:14 AM (PZreb)
Sounds like a plan. Get to it young man.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:23 AM (azC9v)
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Reading through the comments takes a while.
Since the prayer thread is still top of the blog, one request:
Broken families, and twisted hearts that break them, need correction and repair. Spirit of Truth straighten those souls.
Since the prayer thread is still top of the blog, one request:
Broken families, and twisted hearts that break them, need correction and repair. Spirit of Truth straighten those souls.
Posted by: mindful webworker - missing our grandkids at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (yfRSa)
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I'm sorry about your mom. I understand the temptation to grab the 12 pack, but it won't make you more productive.
Alcohol also tends to impede the grieving process. At this point the key is to celebrate life. The life of your mother, and yours.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:20 AM (azC9v)
Thank you.
I have been much better this week. Finally.
Alcohol also tends to impede the grieving process. At this point the key is to celebrate life. The life of your mother, and yours.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:20 AM (azC9v)
Thank you.
I have been much better this week. Finally.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (jvJvP)
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Checks notes. Its Saturday.
Posted by: Deplorable Minion at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (QSrLX)
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288 @237 BurtTC, I think the Epstein and Seth Rich files will have more actual impact. Both those are more recent and people involved are still in power. JFK, MLK and RFK will be more sensational
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 10:15 AM (KXtU1)
Really, whatever it takes to reveal what our so-called intelligence agencies do.
The people need to know.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 15, 2025 10:15 AM (KXtU1)
Really, whatever it takes to reveal what our so-called intelligence agencies do.
The people need to know.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (azC9v)
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I'm in my 9th year of retirement...I'm easily entertained...that's why I'm here.
Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:25 AM (Yj6Os)
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"The man without a purpose is a man who drifts at the mercy of random feelings or unidentified urges and is capable of any evil, because he is totally out of control of his own life. In order to be in control of your life, you have to have a purpose—a productive purpose". -- Ayn Rand
Evil? If that includes simply wasting your one precious life, then I agree.
Evil? If that includes simply wasting your one precious life, then I agree.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:25 AM (wHUDr)
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302 I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (azC9v)
Or perhaps, an omen to go tinker in your workshop and invent the unbreakable bootlace.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:19 AM (Aqu9a)
Ahem.
https://is.gd/ieWJ6h
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:09 AM (jgmnb)
That's your cue to discover the wonderful world of slip on shoes.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:17 AM (azC9v)
Or perhaps, an omen to go tinker in your workshop and invent the unbreakable bootlace.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:19 AM (Aqu9a)
Ahem.
https://is.gd/ieWJ6h
Posted by: You know, the Internet thingy? at February 15, 2025 10:25 AM (PiwSw)
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I am a firm believer even if retired you need to have a hobby, part time work, volunteer somewhere with a schedule of when you will be there.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (fwDg9)
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I spent a couple of years living with my grandparents and my grandmother was a whirlwind of energy. She's raised five kids and now was deeply involved in just about everything. Her calendar was packed with activities. I want to be like that.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (fwDg9)
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I spent a couple of years living with my grandparents and my grandmother was a whirlwind of energy. She's raised five kids and now was deeply involved in just about everything. Her calendar was packed with activities. I want to be like that.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (ZOv7s)
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I retired early, relocated to a red state, and now am busier than ever with church and the local hospital.
As my Dad used to say - How did I ever find time to work?
As my Dad used to say - How did I ever find time to work?
Posted by: Tonypete at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (WXNFJ)
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Go long on pitchforks, torches, tar & feathers.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (Aqu9a)
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299 I am a firm believer even if retired you need to have a hobby, part time work, volunteer somewhere with a schedule of when you will be there.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (fwDg9)
Retirement for me is still 5-6 years out. But on that day, I am 100% all done with IT work. I would have done it for over 45 years by then.
I've entertained the thought of driving buses. Since behind behind the wheel of a vehicle is my happy place, I've started planning a business where I'd drive snowbirds cars between New England and FL.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (fwDg9)
Retirement for me is still 5-6 years out. But on that day, I am 100% all done with IT work. I would have done it for over 45 years by then.
I've entertained the thought of driving buses. Since behind behind the wheel of a vehicle is my happy place, I've started planning a business where I'd drive snowbirds cars between New England and FL.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (2AW7/)
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308 "I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?"
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
They are550 paracord, of which I have 2 reels. Green. I need black with the little plastic thingies on the ends, probably order them online $7.50.
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
They are550 paracord, of which I have 2 reels. Green. I need black with the little plastic thingies on the ends, probably order them online $7.50.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (jgmnb)
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.32 magnum. Much more affordable.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM
Virtue and righteousness is often not without cost.
And Brother Eromero has a point. Lead them to the 1911, as well.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM
Virtue and righteousness is often not without cost.
And Brother Eromero has a point. Lead them to the 1911, as well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (a3Q+t)
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I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with"
I've got so much interesting and fun stuff to do in retirement! My hobbies and reading are such a blessing. I don't know how people can get bored when there's a big honking Internet just sitting there.
Posted by: gp
I've enjoyed retirement so much I did it twice.
I've got so much interesting and fun stuff to do in retirement! My hobbies and reading are such a blessing. I don't know how people can get bored when there's a big honking Internet just sitting there.
Posted by: gp
I've enjoyed retirement so much I did it twice.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 10:28 AM (Rrux1)
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326 the little plastic thingies on the ends
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (jgmnb)
aglets
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (jgmnb)
aglets
Posted by: m at February 15, 2025 10:28 AM (v0TzN)
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And Brother Eromero has a point. Lead them to the 1911, as well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (a3Q+t)
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Being paid to just hang out and encourage people to do something I enjoy wouldn't feel like a job, and one of the stores around here has ancient employees who seem to do just that. Seems like being paid to watch football and drink beer.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (a3Q+t)
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Being paid to just hang out and encourage people to do something I enjoy wouldn't feel like a job, and one of the stores around here has ancient employees who seem to do just that. Seems like being paid to watch football and drink beer.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (ZOv7s)
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Virtue and righteousness is often not without cost.
And Brother Eromero has a point. Lead them to the 1911, as well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (a3Q+t)
After all, it is God's own caliber.
Virtue and righteousness is often not without cost.
And Brother Eromero has a point. Lead them to the 1911, as well.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at February 15, 2025 10:27 AM (a3Q+t)
After all, it is God's own caliber.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (2AW7/)
332
"I've entertained the thought of driving buses."
I went through schoolbus driving training. I decided I didn't have the chops for it. It's a big scary responsibility. Schools are hurting for drivers all over.
I went through schoolbus driving training. I decided I didn't have the chops for it. It's a big scary responsibility. Schools are hurting for drivers all over.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (PZreb)
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312 I'm done with volunteering. I want to get paid.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
Amen. Volunteering is for folks who have a sugar daddy/sugar momma at home, bringing home the bacon.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:21 AM (PZreb)
Amen. Volunteering is for folks who have a sugar daddy/sugar momma at home, bringing home the bacon.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (azC9v)
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Social Security...
Ideal scenario...
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (4XwPj)
Nah.
Getting what you paid in back is not an equal situation, now if they wanted to give you back what you paid in plus whatever the compounded profit on that same money invested in the stock market at the average growth rate of 10%.
Sure. That might fly.
But, retirees who made their retirement plans based around SS and denied other options just getting a ball o'cash that decreased in value because of inflation?
I don't see that working at all. Not ideal.
Ideal scenario...
Trump cuts so much waste and fraud out of the system, both SS and every other government agency that we no longer have national debt.
Then we have a surplus.
Then send checks to everyone for the total amount they paid in to SS. However much you have paid into SS during your working life comes back to you in one lump sum check. With the absolute understanding that you will not ever get more. No monthly SS check after retirement. No SS disability payment ever. Nothing. You get the check and use it however you want.
Then Social Security ends. Every bit of the laws, taxes, administration is deleted. Over.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:18 AM (4XwPj)
Nah.
Getting what you paid in back is not an equal situation, now if they wanted to give you back what you paid in plus whatever the compounded profit on that same money invested in the stock market at the average growth rate of 10%.
Sure. That might fly.
But, retirees who made their retirement plans based around SS and denied other options just getting a ball o'cash that decreased in value because of inflation?
I don't see that working at all. Not ideal.
Posted by: naturalfake at February 15, 2025 10:30 AM (iJfKG)
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There is a basic problem with SS. Inflation. One's payment is based on salaries earned maybe 20-30 years before retirement during prime earning years. People doing the same job today making way more just due to inflation. I was lucky in that I was self employed for a good while so could have a Keogh which allowed me to manage my own retirement funds. But I don't know how most could manage on SS alone. If you do work to supplement, you risk getting taxed. The system is grossly unfair to lower middle class workers for these reasons.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 15, 2025 10:30 AM (t/2Uw)
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If I had the money, I'd retire tomorrow. I could easily occupy my time and stay active mentally and physically. As it is, there's a good chance I'll either croak at a desk or be wheeled out to enjoy my twilight years slobbering into my mush bowl. My father is 80 years old and in good shape; he still works, but he also happens to love what he does. I could walk away from my profession and not miss it for one second.
Posted by: PabloD at February 15, 2025 10:30 AM (IPuPO)
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324 Go long on pitchforks, torches, tar & feathers.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (Aqu9a)
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Hmm ..... two tines or three tines; flaming or battery torches; high melting or low melting tar? Choices, too many choices.
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 15, 2025 10:26 AM (Aqu9a)
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Hmm ..... two tines or three tines; flaming or battery torches; high melting or low melting tar? Choices, too many choices.
Posted by: Ciampino - Not that that's a bad thing at February 15, 2025 10:30 AM (KjLnc)
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Thank you.
I have been much better this week. Finally.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (jvJvP)
My motto is: Keep moving.
It's simple, and it covers damn near everything.
I have been much better this week. Finally.
Posted by: Stateless...40% - mental state clawing up from 10% at February 15, 2025 10:24 AM (jvJvP)
My motto is: Keep moving.
It's simple, and it covers damn near everything.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:30 AM (azC9v)
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332 "I've entertained the thought of driving buses."
I went through schoolbus driving training. I decided I didn't have the chops for it. It's a big scary responsibility. Schools are hurting for drivers all over.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (PZreb)
School bus driving would be the ticket to get my CDL-B. There are various bus companies that run routes to the airport, etc. that would work.
I went through schoolbus driving training. I decided I didn't have the chops for it. It's a big scary responsibility. Schools are hurting for drivers all over.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:29 AM (PZreb)
School bus driving would be the ticket to get my CDL-B. There are various bus companies that run routes to the airport, etc. that would work.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at February 15, 2025 10:31 AM (2AW7/)
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332 The trainer kept telling me "I don't feel safe riding with you!" I decided I didn't feel safe riding with me either. When I told her I was throwing in the towel, she exclaimed "NO! I NEED you, gp!" Sorry.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (PZreb)
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with the little plastic thingies on the ends, probably order them online $7.50.
Posted by: Eromero
Aglet. The little plastic thingy is called an aglet. Pronounced.... At let.
Posted by: Eromero
Aglet. The little plastic thingy is called an aglet. Pronounced.... At let.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (4XwPj)
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Driving a school bus is how I relax.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (u82oZ)
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Watching some news shows while I sit around this morning. MSNBC is still butthurt about the charges against Mayor Adams being dropped, they keep thinking someone will care.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (fIaE2)
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340 332 The trainer kept telling me "I don't feel safe riding with you!" I decided I didn't feel safe riding with me either. When I told her I was throwing in the towel, she exclaimed "NO! I NEED you, gp!" Sorry.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (PZreb)
She doesn't sound like a very good trainer. Maybe you could take her job.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (PZreb)
She doesn't sound like a very good trainer. Maybe you could take her job.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:33 AM (azC9v)
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And CNN is butthurt about Trump kicking the AP off AF1.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 10:33 AM (fIaE2)
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Thank you Ben Had for the update on AZ Deplorable. You've got this AZ, master that PT and congrats on getting out the hospital
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at February 15, 2025 10:34 AM (IQ6Gq)
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> 342 Driving a school bus is how I relax.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (u82oZ)
Better you than me, my friend.
I used to ride a city bus that stopped at a junior high at around the time classes let out.
I soon realized that I owed a heartfelt apology to every bus driver I ever had as a kid.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (u82oZ)
Better you than me, my friend.
I used to ride a city bus that stopped at a junior high at around the time classes let out.
I soon realized that I owed a heartfelt apology to every bus driver I ever had as a kid.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:34 AM (W5ArC)
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Retirement is still a ways away, so what I'm looking forward to is the grandkids moving out. They're fun, adorable, but raising a second generation 20 years later is exhausting.
They're with the other grandparents this weekend, which is wonderful. So quiet this morning. I could get used this.
They're with the other grandparents this weekend, which is wonderful. So quiet this morning. I could get used this.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:34 AM (ZOv7s)
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The gunshop idea sounds good. I’m thinking seriously about retiring, but I’d have to keep Mrs. E from finding out.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (jgmnb)
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When people talk a bout SS , they mean just SS or they are talking about SS and Medicare ? Or is Medicare not available to everybody?
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (g47mK)
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"IOW, we're in it for the long haul, not the sprint."
I want in now! Now!! NOW!!!. Not gonna wait! iffin it don't happen half past yesterday, it's a failure!!!
Give it to me NOW DAMMITTTT!!!!!!
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I want in now! Now!! NOW!!!. Not gonna wait! iffin it don't happen half past yesterday, it's a failure!!!
Give it to me NOW DAMMITTTT!!!!!!
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Posted by: Time for a new nick, gol durnitt! Certfied radical an kepchup on hot dog person. at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (89Sog)
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340 First time she let me behind the wheel, I was driving through a park at 15MPH. I said "I want to see what emergency braking is like in this thing," and stomped the brakes to a screeching halt. She told me that was "stupid." I guess so maybe.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (PZreb)
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Driving short school bus was one job my dad did after retirement for a few years.
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (fwDg9)
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Pronounced Ag Let. I hate you, autocucumber.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:36 AM (4XwPj)
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The trainer kept telling me "I don't feel safe riding with you!" . . . . When I told her I was throwing in the towel, she exclaimed "NO! I NEED you, gp!" Sorry.
Posted by: gp
Was your trainer in her 60's, red hair, beautiful, about 5' 5" (standing right behind me right now)?
Posted by: gp
Was your trainer in her 60's, red hair, beautiful, about 5' 5" (standing right behind me right now)?
Posted by: Tonypete at February 15, 2025 10:36 AM (WXNFJ)
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"I broke a bootlace this morning. Is that an omen to retire?"
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
Posted by: gp
**********
A Knotty Limerick
A new shoestring adequately replaces
But I've searched in all the old familiar places
My shoes remain untied
So I ponder suicide
Like in that movie: "Arsenic and Old Laces"
It is an omen. It says: "You will NOT be able to locate ANY of the spare laces you bought and stored randomly."
Posted by: gp
**********
A Knotty Limerick
A new shoestring adequately replaces
But I've searched in all the old familiar places
My shoes remain untied
So I ponder suicide
Like in that movie: "Arsenic and Old Laces"
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:36 AM (/iMjX)
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I am still laughing at the commie dictator valentine meme from last night.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (bss/y)
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Musk and team said that there is a trillion of fraud in SS. If SS is around 3T , I wonder where that fraud is from. Payments to dead people ? That won't make up a trillion.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (g47mK)
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"She doesn't sound like a very good trainer."
Maybe. I admit that I kept forgetting I was driving a bus, and not a Hyundai Accent.
Maybe. I admit that I kept forgetting I was driving a bus, and not a Hyundai Accent.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (PZreb)
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I soon realized that I owed a heartfelt apology to every bus driver I ever had as a kid.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:34 AM (W5ArC)
Yeah, I'm not going to get into the "teachers are heroes" idea, but I think this is generally true of anyone who works with kids.
I couldn't do it. Those who do, and are actually good at it, they really are doing God's work.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:34 AM (W5ArC)
Yeah, I'm not going to get into the "teachers are heroes" idea, but I think this is generally true of anyone who works with kids.
I couldn't do it. Those who do, and are actually good at it, they really are doing God's work.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (azC9v)
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> Lots of funky numbers floating around out there.
Not just in math, either.
The whole Popeye-gets-strong-from-eating-spinach thing came about due to a gross error in the iron content of spinach -- something like 10x the actual amount.
Of course the spinach lobby took their time about getting the error corrected.
Not just in math, either.
The whole Popeye-gets-strong-from-eating-spinach thing came about due to a gross error in the iron content of spinach -- something like 10x the actual amount.
Of course the spinach lobby took their time about getting the error corrected.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (W5ArC)
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (/iMjX)
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335 There is a basic problem with SS. Inflation. One's payment is based on salaries earned maybe 20-30 years before retirement during prime earning years.
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There was a 1955 TV show with stories about people who were given a million dollars. Today, that would be 11 million dollars after a lifetime of inflation.
335 There is a basic problem with SS. Inflation. One's payment is based on salaries earned maybe 20-30 years before retirement during prime earning years.
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There was a 1955 TV show with stories about people who were given a million dollars. Today, that would be 11 million dollars after a lifetime of inflation.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:38 AM (fovWB)
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I would bet billions of SS money are fraud payments
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:40 AM (fwDg9)
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There was a 1955 TV show with stories about people who were given a million dollars. Today, that would be 11 million dollars after a lifetime of inflation.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:38 AM (fovWB)
Millions are like cell phones. If you have one, why do you need ten more?
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:38 AM (fovWB)
Millions are like cell phones. If you have one, why do you need ten more?
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:40 AM (4XwPj)
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363 The stuff that inflates the most is always the stuff you need the most: food, housing, insurance, healthcare. Unbelievable! It's wiping me out.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:41 AM (PZreb)
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Maybe. I admit that I kept forgetting I was driving a bus, and not a Hyundai Accent.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (PZreb)
Heh, yeah. Different vehicles do different things.
I was parking my pickup this week, and ran into a pole.
Stupid. A nice dent in the fender. I've had this thing almost a year now, but it's definitely not my Accord.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (PZreb)
Heh, yeah. Different vehicles do different things.
I was parking my pickup this week, and ran into a pole.
Stupid. A nice dent in the fender. I've had this thing almost a year now, but it's definitely not my Accord.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:41 AM (azC9v)
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353 Driving short school bus was one job my dad did after retirement for a few years.
Posted by: Skip
What was his handle as a coblogger here?
Posted by: Skip
What was his handle as a coblogger here?
Posted by: gKWVE at February 15, 2025 10:41 AM (byeIv)
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I did the majority of the cooking while we had kids at home. I've always enjoyed it, but didn't really have the time to improve, because of all the other obligations. Since I've retired, I find that my cooking skills have really improved. My wife, who hates to cook, has also remarked on it. It's a division of labor based solely on what we enjoy. She writes grant applications and runs everything at our church, while curmudgeonly old me does what I like: make cocktails, cook, garden, and read. It's really win-win.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 10:42 AM (xCA6C)
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341 with the little plastic thingies on the ends, probably order them online $7.50.
Posted by: Eromero
Aglet. The little plastic thingy is called an aglet. Pronounced.... At let.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (4XwPj
I could make my little aglet thingies with shrinkfit tubing. The paracord ends need to be cauterized anyway. But I have no black paracord. This broken bootlace thing hit me right between the eyes.
Posted by: Eromero
Aglet. The little plastic thingy is called an aglet. Pronounced.... At let.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:32 AM (4XwPj
I could make my little aglet thingies with shrinkfit tubing. The paracord ends need to be cauterized anyway. But I have no black paracord. This broken bootlace thing hit me right between the eyes.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (jgmnb)
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I would bet billions of SS money are fraud payments
Posted by: Skip
I read somewhere that they found millions of duplicate SS numbers. Some were duplicated multiple times. The fraud in that system has to be unbelievable huge.
Posted by: Skip
I read somewhere that they found millions of duplicate SS numbers. Some were duplicated multiple times. The fraud in that system has to be unbelievable huge.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (4XwPj)
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> Or is Medicare not available to everybody?
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (g47mK)
Medicare A is "free" if you're over 65 (meaning that you've paid Medicare taxes for many decades).
Medicare B isn't "free". There's a monthly premium. If you don't sign up at 65 you'll pay a monthly penalty every month for the rest of your life.
Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible. Again, you don't *have* to sign up for this right away but if you don't sign up when you first turn 65, you'll get butt-fucked on premiums for the rest of your life.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:35 AM (g47mK)
Medicare A is "free" if you're over 65 (meaning that you've paid Medicare taxes for many decades).
Medicare B isn't "free". There's a monthly premium. If you don't sign up at 65 you'll pay a monthly penalty every month for the rest of your life.
Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible. Again, you don't *have* to sign up for this right away but if you don't sign up when you first turn 65, you'll get butt-fucked on premiums for the rest of your life.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (W5ArC)
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When working at Footlocker at the outlet mall Piglet often struggled trying to get the aglet through the eyelet.
No opposable thumbs.
No opposable thumbs.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (/iMjX)
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My shoes remain untied
So I ponder suicide
*********
Maybe I could just string myself up...
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (/iMjX)
Here, have some elderberry wine.
So I ponder suicide
*********
Maybe I could just string myself up...
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 10:37 AM (/iMjX)
Here, have some elderberry wine.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (5XIDX)
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"Eliminate social security medicare and medicaid - let the people keep their money and use it as they see fit."
Here's the problem:
- Are you going to allow elderly people to starve or have no medical care? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Are you going to force the poor to ERs as their PCPs? Congrats, your party will never be elected again AND you've made things worse in the process.
- Will you means test SS/Medicare? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Will you phase out SS/Medicare - continue paying taxes but getting less and less/later and later? That might work but in all likelihood your party will never be elected again.
It's a simple matter to fix only for people who won't be affected by either the fix or the fallout from the fix.
Here's the problem:
- Are you going to allow elderly people to starve or have no medical care? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Are you going to force the poor to ERs as their PCPs? Congrats, your party will never be elected again AND you've made things worse in the process.
- Will you means test SS/Medicare? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Will you phase out SS/Medicare - continue paying taxes but getting less and less/later and later? That might work but in all likelihood your party will never be elected again.
It's a simple matter to fix only for people who won't be affected by either the fix or the fallout from the fix.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (ExV1e)
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Hamas sends chilling message that 'time is running out' for Israeli hostages they still hold - as they release three more in exchange for 369 Palestinians - lots of pictures.
https://mol.im/a/14400357
https://mol.im/a/14400357
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is still an option at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (KjLnc)
377
375 Well put.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:46 AM (PZreb)
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I read somewhere that they found millions of duplicate SS numbers. Some were duplicated multiple times. The fraud in that system has to be unbelievable huge.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem
When I heard that there is no check feature for duplicate SS numbers, I realized that the junta was giving our numbers to illegals in order to allow them to get our jobs. They probably disabled that fundamental feature.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem
When I heard that there is no check feature for duplicate SS numbers, I realized that the junta was giving our numbers to illegals in order to allow them to get our jobs. They probably disabled that fundamental feature.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (hkN5q)
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The only realistic way (and by "realistic" I mean "avoiding massive rioting and millions of old people dying in the streets") to get rid of SS and Medicare would be to unwind the programs over time, say by reducing the outlay (and the payroll deductions) 5% of the base amount every year over a period of 20 years.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (W5ArC)
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This broken bootlace thing hit me right between the eyes.
Posted by: Eromero
A serious first world problem! If it were me? I would use whatever para cord I have. I would say it's just until I find/buy real boot strings. Then I would probably forget about it and still be wearing pink paracord boot strings when the boots wear out in ten years.
Posted by: Eromero
A serious first world problem! If it were me? I would use whatever para cord I have. I would say it's just until I find/buy real boot strings. Then I would probably forget about it and still be wearing pink paracord boot strings when the boots wear out in ten years.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (4XwPj)
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CanibalBob, what a story...and the lesson everyone should have imprinted on their brains: always get a second opinion, and if stiff unsure, a third opinion. Major kudos to your brilliant wife.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (IQ6Gq)
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I would bet billions of SS money are fraud payments
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:40 AM (fwDg9)
SS Disability payments....mucho fraudo
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:40 AM (fwDg9)
SS Disability payments....mucho fraudo
Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (Yj6Os)
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376 Execute every Palestinian prisoner and put an end to this. No more bargaining. We've had decades of this sh!t.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (PZreb)
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Old buddy of mine lost his life savings to a Bernie Madoff kind of guy. He's retried and had to go back to work.
Delivered autoparts for a while at $15/hr but the boss was a jerk so he decided to drive a school bus.
He really can't take it because they have given him the complete responsibility of the kids showing up and getting off.
They gave him a tablet that tracks him and shows each stop and the kids that are supposed to be there in the morning and the stps and who is supposed to get off in the afternoon.
There isn't a week that goes by without some kind of crisis because of this crazy system that depends on so many unreliable factors.
One day the was at the last stop and was driving away to the garage and there was some kid in the back that had fallen asleep and forgot to get off. This was my friends fault and he got written up for it.
Delivered autoparts for a while at $15/hr but the boss was a jerk so he decided to drive a school bus.
He really can't take it because they have given him the complete responsibility of the kids showing up and getting off.
They gave him a tablet that tracks him and shows each stop and the kids that are supposed to be there in the morning and the stps and who is supposed to get off in the afternoon.
There isn't a week that goes by without some kind of crisis because of this crazy system that depends on so many unreliable factors.
One day the was at the last stop and was driving away to the garage and there was some kid in the back that had fallen asleep and forgot to get off. This was my friends fault and he got written up for it.
Posted by: pawn at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (QB+5g)
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379 The only realistic way (and by "realistic" I mean "avoiding massive rioting and millions of old people dying in the streets") to get rid of SS and Medicare would be to unwind the programs over time, say by reducing the outlay (and the payroll deductions) 5% of the base amount every year over a period of 20 years.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (W5ArC)
But there is no will to do so because people will take a plan that they acknowledge is a horrible idea -and is not working- over uncertainty.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (W5ArC)
But there is no will to do so because people will take a plan that they acknowledge is a horrible idea -and is not working- over uncertainty.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2025 10:49 AM (bss/y)
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Are you going to allow elderly people to starve or have no medical care? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Are you going to force the poor to ERs as their PCPs? Congrats, your party will never be elected again AND you've made things worse in the process.
- Will you means test SS/Medicare? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Will you phase out SS/Medicare - continue paying taxes but getting less and less/later and later? That might work but in all likelihood your party will never be elected again.
It's a simple matter to fix only for people who won't be affected by either the fix or the fallout from the fix.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (ExV1e)
The ubama care act already perfected these ‘benefits’ is what I thought.
- Are you going to force the poor to ERs as their PCPs? Congrats, your party will never be elected again AND you've made things worse in the process.
- Will you means test SS/Medicare? Congrats, your party will never be elected again.
- Will you phase out SS/Medicare - continue paying taxes but getting less and less/later and later? That might work but in all likelihood your party will never be elected again.
It's a simple matter to fix only for people who won't be affected by either the fix or the fallout from the fix.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 15, 2025 10:44 AM (ExV1e)
The ubama care act already perfected these ‘benefits’ is what I thought.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:49 AM (jgmnb)
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> SS Disability payments....mucho fraudo
Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (Yj6Os)
Yeah, I'd bet that's where the majority of the fraud lies.
There's not really a lot of room for fraud in regular SS (barring identity theft). You either qualify based on date of birth or you don't.
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Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (Yj6Os)
Yeah, I'd bet that's where the majority of the fraud lies.
There's not really a lot of room for fraud in regular SS (barring identity theft). You either qualify based on date of birth or you don't.
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Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:49 AM (W5ArC)
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I read somewhere that they found millions of duplicate SS numbers. Some were duplicated multiple times. The fraud in that system has to be unbelievable huge.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (4XwPj)
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In a recent video, Mary Pat Campbell
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In the video, Sen. Kennedy said that 6.5 million people in SSA system are age 112 or older. I'm not going to re-watch, but he may have said, receiving benefits, but I don't think he did... I think he just mentioned -in-their-system-.
He made a clear point that this number of 112+ year-Olds is completely absurd.
I read somewhere that they found millions of duplicate SS numbers. Some were duplicated multiple times. The fraud in that system has to be unbelievable huge.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (4XwPj)
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In a recent video, Mary Pat Campbell
5d
In the video, Sen. Kennedy said that 6.5 million people in SSA system are age 112 or older. I'm not going to re-watch, but he may have said, receiving benefits, but I don't think he did... I think he just mentioned -in-their-system-.
He made a clear point that this number of 112+ year-Olds is completely absurd.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:50 AM (3y5S4)
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384 It's a heavy responsibility. The schoolbus driver training made me a more cautious car driver fer sure.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:50 AM (PZreb)
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The only realistic way (and by "realistic" I mean "avoiding massive rioting and millions of old people dying in the streets") to get rid of SS and Medicare would be to unwind the programs over time, say by reducing the outlay (and the payroll deductions) 5% of the base amount every year over a period of 20 years.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (W5ArC)
Yeah, we're going to have to stop pretending what is being paid in is being held, so it can be taken out later.
At some point, you phase it out, the youngest workers are not to "pay in" a dime, and be told it will not be there when they retire. The older workers, whatever percentage you put it at, you lower their pay-in, but nobody is being told their benefits will be reduced. It'll just stop at some point.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (W5ArC)
Yeah, we're going to have to stop pretending what is being paid in is being held, so it can be taken out later.
At some point, you phase it out, the youngest workers are not to "pay in" a dime, and be told it will not be there when they retire. The older workers, whatever percentage you put it at, you lower their pay-in, but nobody is being told their benefits will be reduced. It'll just stop at some point.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:51 AM (5XIDX)
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380 This broken bootlace thing hit me right between the eyes.
Posted by: Eromero
A serious first world problem! If it were me? I would use whatever para cord I have. I would say it's just until I find/buy real boot strings. Then I would probably forget about it and still be wearing pink paracord boot strings when the boots wear out in ten years.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (4XwPj)
I wear black tactical boots. The Sarge won’t be amused with green laces.
Posted by: Eromero
A serious first world problem! If it were me? I would use whatever para cord I have. I would say it's just until I find/buy real boot strings. Then I would probably forget about it and still be wearing pink paracord boot strings when the boots wear out in ten years.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:47 AM (4XwPj)
I wear black tactical boots. The Sarge won’t be amused with green laces.
Posted by: Eromero at February 15, 2025 10:51 AM (jgmnb)
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Are you going to allow elderly people to starve or have no medical care?
You can compel people to contribute to a private pension fund, with subsidies for people who can't afford to make the payments, and with some sort of FDIC mechanism to insure the pension funds.
I would be getting far, far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately, rather than handing those payments to the government.
You can compel people to contribute to a private pension fund, with subsidies for people who can't afford to make the payments, and with some sort of FDIC mechanism to insure the pension funds.
I would be getting far, far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately, rather than handing those payments to the government.
Posted by: High-Ranking Female! at February 15, 2025 10:51 AM (uxCna)
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Thos night shift isn't getting me enough sleep. Too little and feel like a slug all day. After daybreak if wake up it's hard to get any rest in a timely manner. 2 hours might get me 1 or less
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (fwDg9)
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Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (W5ArC)
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My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small. Then do that for a bunch of other prescriptions every 3 months! Almost $200 not counting OTC stuff.
Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (W5ArC)
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My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small. Then do that for a bunch of other prescriptions every 3 months! Almost $200 not counting OTC stuff.
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is optional at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
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Inspector thanks everyone for the prayers. He is not recovered, but very much improved. He still can't lay flat on his back, but can at least lay on his side and get about 4 hours of sleep a night. He also was able to work the entire day on Thursday and Friday, which has improved his mental outlook quite a lot.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (lFFaq)
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I dated a woman who said her family (mom and kids).received SS benefits when her father died at an early age.
I thought, no wonder it's going broke
I thought, no wonder it's going broke
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:53 AM (3y5S4)
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> My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small.
$8/month doesn't sound that bad. What is the base price of the drug?
$8/month doesn't sound that bad. What is the base price of the drug?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:53 AM (W5ArC)
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There's not really a lot of room for fraud in regular SS (barring identity theft). You either qualify based on date of birth or you don't.
Assuming that you actually exist, which millions of social security recipients apparently don't.
Assuming that you actually exist, which millions of social security recipients apparently don't.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (uxCna)
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"At some point, you phase it out, the youngest workers are not to "pay in" a dime, and be told it will not be there when they retire."
There's the rub. That requires a strength of political will that lasts several decades. Nothing lasts that long with our fickle electorate.
There's the rub. That requires a strength of political will that lasts several decades. Nothing lasts that long with our fickle electorate.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (PZreb)
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384 Old buddy of mine lost his life savings to a Bernie Madoff kind of guy.
Posted by: pawn at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (QB+5g)
Blessings on your buddy during these hard times.
Posted by: pawn at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (QB+5g)
Blessings on your buddy during these hard times.
Posted by: m at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (v0TzN)
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I wonder why people zero in on SS as a solution. There are hundreds of deadbeat departments that are sucking up cash worse that a black hole, and spending discretionary cash on "meetings" in PR and Hawaii, that can go away. Department of education's (lol) budget is abt 268B. HHS - 1.7 trillion mandatory, 144B discretionary. SWIM ?
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (g47mK)
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Johnson is on board with the cuts and with a budget. You just might be surprised by him.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (o5+a9)
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Tim Allen to Reunite With Longtime Buddy Jay Leno on Sitcom “Shifting Gears” as Ratings Soar
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I keep seeing that Shifting Gears is a hit. It's OK at best. I guess it benefits from the horribleness of the alternatives.
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I keep seeing that Shifting Gears is a hit. It's OK at best. I guess it benefits from the horribleness of the alternatives.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 15, 2025 10:55 AM (L/fGl)
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Musk has already said the the Feds do not screen for multiple people using the same SS no.!! This is why illegals have gotten away with working, getting benefits, stealing CCs because the Feds do not even look for SS fraud. This is probably also why they sent educate and Medicaid money overseas to illegal recipients. They just pay everything that is billed because it is OPM and it is easier than actually working the job.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at February 15, 2025 10:55 AM (t/2Uw)
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"far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately"
How can you be sure of that? Even if you are a highly competent investor, you can fail.
How can you be sure of that? Even if you are a highly competent investor, you can fail.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:56 AM (PZreb)
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My Brother paid into SS and died 2 weeks before has able to receive benefits. The government kept all those funds.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 10:56 AM (mB6WH)
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401 Entitlements are still bigger than all the other outlays, I think.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:57 AM (PZreb)
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There's the rub. That requires a strength of political will that lasts several decades. Nothing lasts that long with our fickle electorate.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (PZreb)
Yeah, even as I'm typing, I'm thinking "why am I wasting this time and energy, it'll never happen."
Not to sound like a pessimist, but yeah.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (PZreb)
Yeah, even as I'm typing, I'm thinking "why am I wasting this time and energy, it'll never happen."
Not to sound like a pessimist, but yeah.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 10:57 AM (5XIDX)
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If my math is correct (i know), there are only a billion possible SS numbers. I wonder what the plan is when the number of every American who ever was in the system exceeds that.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 15, 2025 10:57 AM (hkN5q)
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I know a guy who retired early and had nothing to fill his time with, no hobbies, no girlfriends, nothing. He putters around the house waiting on the mailman and the garbage truck, peeking out of his windows at all that excitement, which are the highlights of his day.
My entire adult life has been regimented and time-critical. That sounds like heaven to me.
My entire adult life has been regimented and time-critical. That sounds like heaven to me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 15, 2025 10:58 AM (ExV1e)
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> I wonder why people zero in on SS as a solution.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (g47mK)
Same reason that Willie Horton supposedly robbed banks. Because that's where the money is.
Social Security is currently 21% of the budget. Medicare is 13%. Medicaid is 9%.
That's 43%.
Expecting a significant reduction in federal outlays while leaving those intact is just not realistic.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (g47mK)
Same reason that Willie Horton supposedly robbed banks. Because that's where the money is.
Social Security is currently 21% of the budget. Medicare is 13%. Medicaid is 9%.
That's 43%.
Expecting a significant reduction in federal outlays while leaving those intact is just not realistic.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:58 AM (W5ArC)
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Duplicate Social Security numbers explains a lot. This has been going on for quite some time. My stepmother worked at pillow factory(Human Resources) in Reno where most of the employees were hispanic. Early 2000's when they were talking about going after companies and the people that were in charge of hiring(my mother) for hiring illegals. My mother would go to seminars on how to identify FAKE SS cards. The big problem wasn't fake SS cards it was legit SS cards. The only way to smoke out workers that had obtained legitimate cards was my mom calling the workers names over the PA and the worker not responding because they couldn't remember the name on their SS card! Because of this it would cause an uproar and my stepmom being hispanic herself had to be escorted out of the building by my father armed of course because her fellow hispanics saw her as a traitor. Good times.
Posted by: JROD at February 15, 2025 10:58 AM (IlL6s)
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The whole Popeye-gets-strong-from-eating-spinach thing came about due to a gross error in the iron content of spinach -- something like 10x the actual amount.
Of course the spinach lobby took their time about getting the error corrected.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
I was aware of this from the very start and get my iron and protein from traditional chopped meat sources.
BTW, I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger Sandwich today.
Of course the spinach lobby took their time about getting the error corrected.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
I was aware of this from the very start and get my iron and protein from traditional chopped meat sources.
BTW, I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger Sandwich today.
Posted by: Mr. J. Wellington Wimpy at February 15, 2025 10:58 AM (G5+As)
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Thr problem of duplicate SS numbers is that the IRS comes after Someone for the taxes due. My wife (at the time) had this situation; she had to prove to the IRS that she only received her SS.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:58 AM (7cpPc)
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dated a woman who said her family (mom and kids).received SS benefits when her father died at an early age.
I thought, no wonder it's going broke
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:53 AM (3y5S4)
I had this after my first husband died. What happens is the surviving spouse and children get the SS benefits from the deceased. What he would have gotten in retirement came to me until I got remarried and to our son until he turned 18 or graduated high school. Those payments allowed me to continue being a stay home mom to a 3 yr old whose life was upended by his father's death.
I thought, no wonder it's going broke
Posted by: JM in Illinois at February 15, 2025 10:53 AM (3y5S4)
I had this after my first husband died. What happens is the surviving spouse and children get the SS benefits from the deceased. What he would have gotten in retirement came to me until I got remarried and to our son until he turned 18 or graduated high school. Those payments allowed me to continue being a stay home mom to a 3 yr old whose life was upended by his father's death.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (4XwPj)
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How can you be sure of that? Even if you are a highly competent investor, you can fail.
Thus the need for some sort of FDIC-type regulator to oversee the pension funds.
If you retired after 2015 or so, the average retiree is getting less money in nominal terms from the Social Security system than you paid in, let alone adjusting for inflation.
Thus the need for some sort of FDIC-type regulator to oversee the pension funds.
If you retired after 2015 or so, the average retiree is getting less money in nominal terms from the Social Security system than you paid in, let alone adjusting for inflation.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (uxCna)
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387 > SS Disability payments....mucho fraudo
Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (Yj6Os)
Yeah, I'd bet that's where the majority of the fraud lies.
There's not really a lot of room for fraud in regular SS (barring identity theft). You either qualify based on date of birth or you don't.
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Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:49 AM (W5ArC)
Knowing identity theft in the SS system seems like it may be a wildly big number, yes, there can be a LOT of fraud just in SS...think of every illegal old person...or even young person...why not get a free check?
Posted by: BignJames at February 15, 2025 10:48 AM (Yj6Os)
Yeah, I'd bet that's where the majority of the fraud lies.
There's not really a lot of room for fraud in regular SS (barring identity theft). You either qualify based on date of birth or you don't.
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Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:49 AM (W5ArC)
Knowing identity theft in the SS system seems like it may be a wildly big number, yes, there can be a LOT of fraud just in SS...think of every illegal old person...or even young person...why not get a free check?
Posted by: Nova Local at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (exHjb)
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> The government kept all those funds.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 10:56 AM (mB6WH)
Those funds were spent long before he died.
The belief that Social Security taxes are put into some kind of account for later payout has never been true.
The money has pretty much always been spent the moment it comes in.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 15, 2025 10:56 AM (mB6WH)
Those funds were spent long before he died.
The belief that Social Security taxes are put into some kind of account for later payout has never been true.
The money has pretty much always been spent the moment it comes in.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (W5ArC)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (L/fGl)
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I would be sure someone made that duplication SSN baked into the cake
Posted by: Skip at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (fwDg9)
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Johnson is on board with the cuts and with a budget. You just might be surprised by him.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (o5+a9)
Johnson was THE budget hawk, until they showed him photos and played him audio of him doing naughty things.
Then he got squishy. If he's saying he's on board now, I don't trust him.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 15, 2025 10:54 AM (o5+a9)
Johnson was THE budget hawk, until they showed him photos and played him audio of him doing naughty things.
Then he got squishy. If he's saying he's on board now, I don't trust him.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (5XIDX)
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Like in that movie: "Arsenic and Old Laces"
Posted by: muldoon
Read aloud to MiladyJo. Made her groan. Congrats.
She said, was that Muldoon? I said, of course.
Posted by: muldoon
Read aloud to MiladyJo. Made her groan. Congrats.
She said, was that Muldoon? I said, of course.
Posted by: mindful webworker - roll another one at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (yfRSa)
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You can compel people to contribute to a private pension fund, with subsidies for people who can't afford to make the payments, and with some sort of FDIC mechanism to insure the pension funds.
I would be getting far, far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately, rather than handing those payments to the government.
Posted by: High-Ranking Female! at February 15, 2025 10:51 AM (uxCna)
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Dubya tried this in his second term and combined with stalemates in Iraq and Afghanistan, it drove his approval ratings into Biden territory.
I would be getting far, far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately, rather than handing those payments to the government.
Posted by: High-Ranking Female! at February 15, 2025 10:51 AM (uxCna)
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Dubya tried this in his second term and combined with stalemates in Iraq and Afghanistan, it drove his approval ratings into Biden territory.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (ZOv7s)
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> why not get a free check?
Well, it's not quite as simple as just swiping a social security number.
The number also has to have an earnings record associated with it that goes back for decades.
Well, it's not quite as simple as just swiping a social security number.
The number also has to have an earnings record associated with it that goes back for decades.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (W5ArC)
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394 372
Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (W5ArC)
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My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small. Then do that for a bunch of other prescriptions every 3 months! Almost $200 not counting OTC stuff.
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is optional at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
That is ridiculously small.
Medicare D is prescription drug coverage. Most prescriptions just require a small copay after you've met the annual deductible.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:43 AM (W5ArC)
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My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small. Then do that for a bunch of other prescriptions every 3 months! Almost $200 not counting OTC stuff.
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is optional at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
That is ridiculously small.
Posted by: Nova Local at February 15, 2025 11:01 AM (exHjb)
426
Johnson was THE budget hawk, until they showed him photos and played him audio of him doing naughty things.
Then he got squishy. If he's saying he's on board now, I don't trust him.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (5XIDX)
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Trump now has the photos. He will do what he is told.
Then he got squishy. If he's saying he's on board now, I don't trust him.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:00 AM (5XIDX)
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Trump now has the photos. He will do what he is told.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
427
I did not know that!
Who Knew? Joy Behar Claims Trump Is Threatening to Kill the Families of GOP Lawmakers
Who Knew? Joy Behar Claims Trump Is Threatening to Kill the Families of GOP Lawmakers
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe Today, Covfefe Tomorrow, Covfefe Forever! at February 15, 2025 11:02 AM (L/fGl)
428
good morning MisHum, Horde
Posted by: callsign claymore at February 15, 2025 11:02 AM (UYRg7)
429
I had this after my first husband died. What happens is the surviving spouse and children get the SS benefits from the deceased. What he would have gotten in retirement came to me until I got remarried and to our son until he turned 18 or graduated high school. Those payments allowed me to continue being a stay home mom to a 3 yr old whose life was upended by his father's death.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (4XwPj)
My grandfather died when his kids were still young. They got SS payments. Without it, my mother and her siblings would have starved to death. Her older brothers started getting jobs when they were old enough, and contributed to the family, but this was always part of SS, from the start.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (4XwPj)
My grandfather died when his kids were still young. They got SS payments. Without it, my mother and her siblings would have starved to death. Her older brothers started getting jobs when they were old enough, and contributed to the family, but this was always part of SS, from the start.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:03 AM (5XIDX)
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My 'small' copay is $25.25 on a 3-month Rx - so not so small. Then do that for a bunch of other prescriptions every 3 months! Almost $200 not counting OTC stuff.
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is optional at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
That is ridiculously small.
Posted by: Nova Local at February 15, 2025 11:01 AM (exHjb)
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That leads us to RFK and the over-drugging of America.
Doctors no longer treat patients, they prescribe drugs. An appointment isn't complete with some kind of prescription, even if it's Motrin. It is a constant battle for my wife to avoid another drug, which creates side effects, and she gets another drug.
At one point, she managed to work her way out of them, but then the cycle started up all over again. She's now trying to get them peeled away, but docs really don't want to do that.
Posted by: Ciampino - carpet bombing is optional at February 15, 2025 10:52 AM (KjLnc)
That is ridiculously small.
Posted by: Nova Local at February 15, 2025 11:01 AM (exHjb)
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That leads us to RFK and the over-drugging of America.
Doctors no longer treat patients, they prescribe drugs. An appointment isn't complete with some kind of prescription, even if it's Motrin. It is a constant battle for my wife to avoid another drug, which creates side effects, and she gets another drug.
At one point, she managed to work her way out of them, but then the cycle started up all over again. She's now trying to get them peeled away, but docs really don't want to do that.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:04 AM (ZOv7s)
431
Yeah, it would take a heart of stone to advocate cutting off payments to the proverbial widows and orphans, especially since that was part of the deal -- a deal that you're not permitted to opt out of.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (W5ArC)
432
I'm Strong to the Finich Caus I Eats Me Spinach
Popeye got himself in a jam
He got caught up in a sweet potato scam
When confronted by the feds
He simply shrugged and said,
"I can't help it boys. I yam what I yam!"
I'm Strong to the Finich Caus I Eats Me Spinach
Popeye got himself in a jam
He got caught up in a sweet potato scam
When confronted by the feds
He simply shrugged and said,
"I can't help it boys. I yam what I yam!"
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (/iMjX)
433
I would be getting far, far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately, rather than handing those payments to the government.
Sure, but you aren't the people it's there for. As much as they deny it, it's a welfare system. Lower income people get far more than they paid in, while upper income people get far less.
Sure, but you aren't the people it's there for. As much as they deny it, it's a welfare system. Lower income people get far more than they paid in, while upper income people get far less.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (xCA6C)
434
Dear God, please bless, heal and comfort all the folks on the list today, and thank you for Your Amazing Grace! Amen.
Posted by: gp at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (PZreb)
435
It is my understanding that Joy Behar works for North Korea, and was Kim Jong II mistress in the 1980s.
Posted by: runner at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (g47mK)
436
426 Johnson was THE budget hawk, until they showed him photos and played him audio of him doing naughty things.”
Maybe they were real, maybe they were deepfakes he knew he couldn’t fight, doesn’t matter. I’ve come to the belief that the only men who can be truly independent in DC must have great personal wealth so they don’t have to rely on anyone else. Men like Trump and Musk. It’s not a position I’m happy to take, but i see no alternative. It’s just too easy to crush someone small.
426 Johnson was THE budget hawk, until they showed him photos and played him audio of him doing naughty things.”
Maybe they were real, maybe they were deepfakes he knew he couldn’t fight, doesn’t matter. I’ve come to the belief that the only men who can be truly independent in DC must have great personal wealth so they don’t have to rely on anyone else. Men like Trump and Musk. It’s not a position I’m happy to take, but i see no alternative. It’s just too easy to crush someone small.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (fIaE2)
437
The money has pretty much always been spent the moment it comes in.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (W5ArC)
Yep, it's sorta like calories, except backwards. People overeat, and then what they don't burn off goes to their bellies and jowls.
Taxes get sent in, and then everything goes whoosh! It's already been spent before it even gets there.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 10:59 AM (W5ArC)
Yep, it's sorta like calories, except backwards. People overeat, and then what they don't burn off goes to their bellies and jowls.
Taxes get sent in, and then everything goes whoosh! It's already been spent before it even gets there.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (5XIDX)
438
far more money in retirement if I had been allowed to invest my social security payments privately"
How can you be sure of that? Even if you are a highly competent investor, you can fail.
Posted by: gp
Part of the problems with SS is that it has never been treated as a retirement fund. Our politicos are no different than the Mob union bosses.
How can you be sure of that? Even if you are a highly competent investor, you can fail.
Posted by: gp
Part of the problems with SS is that it has never been treated as a retirement fund. Our politicos are no different than the Mob union bosses.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (Rrux1)
439
Before I retired I used to get a statement from Social Security every year that showed how much I'd paid each year, going all the way back to my first job at 15 years old.
Do they not do that any more?
Do they not do that any more?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (W5ArC)
440
>>Willie Horton supposedly robbed banks
Well, he threw Lou Brock out at the plate trying to score from second base in the '68 World Series, so if he started robbing banks later, I'm okay with that.
Well, he threw Lou Brock out at the plate trying to score from second base in the '68 World Series, so if he started robbing banks later, I'm okay with that.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 15, 2025 11:08 AM (Y1sOo)
441
Dude. Please don't use the words "Joy Behar" and "mistress" in the same sentence. Some of us are still eating breakfast.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:08 AM (W5ArC)
442
Before I retired I used to get a statement from Social Security every year that showed how much I'd paid each year, going all the way back to my first job at 15 years old.
Do they not do that any more?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (W5ArC)
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I still get them.
Do they not do that any more?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (W5ArC)
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I still get them.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:08 AM (ZOv7s)
443
the little plastic thingies on the ends
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aglets
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Posted by: BifBewalski at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (MsrgL)
444
Maybe they were real, maybe they were deepfakes he knew he couldn’t fight, doesn’t matter. I’ve come to the belief that the only men who can be truly independent in DC must have great personal wealth so they don’t have to rely on anyone else. Men like Trump and Musk. It’s not a position I’m happy to take, but i see no alternative. It’s just too easy to crush someone small.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (fIaE2)
I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's part of the argument for having a monarchy. A real one, not those low-life grifters in England.
The monarch doesn't want for anything. He's already got it all. And if he loves his country, he does what he believes is right. He has the ability to hire and fire advisors at will, and he's spent his whole life learning to be the head of state.
Anyhoo, that's the idea, at least.
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 11:06 AM (fIaE2)
I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's part of the argument for having a monarchy. A real one, not those low-life grifters in England.
The monarch doesn't want for anything. He's already got it all. And if he loves his country, he does what he believes is right. He has the ability to hire and fire advisors at will, and he's spent his whole life learning to be the head of state.
Anyhoo, that's the idea, at least.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (5XIDX)
445
Part of the problems with SS is that it has never been treated as a retirement fund. Our politicos are no different than the Mob union bosses.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (Rrux1)
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It also assumed a stable birthrate above replacement level.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 11:07 AM (Rrux1)
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It also assumed a stable birthrate above replacement level.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (Rrux1)
447
There’s a piece at HA where Carville is lamenting how stupid the Dem Party has become. It’s like watching Victor Frankenstein complain about how crazy and violent his monster turned out to be. You built it, Frankie, now own it!
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 15, 2025 11:10 AM (fIaE2)
448
She said, was that Muldoon? I said, of course.
Posted by: mindful webworker
*********
I'm glad it gave her a smile.
Oh, wait. She groaned? Never mind.
Posted by: mindful webworker
*********
I'm glad it gave her a smile.
Oh, wait. She groaned? Never mind.
Posted by: muldoon at February 15, 2025 11:10 AM (/iMjX)
449
Yeah, it would take a heart of stone to advocate cutting off payments to the proverbial widows and orphans, especially since that was part of the deal -- a deal that you're not permitted to opt out of.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (W5ArC)
And that, I think, is the solution. Give people the opt out and make it means tested. If you can afford to live without it, you do. If not, it's there. If you want to roll the bones on future income and investment, opt out.
The forced participation is A problem.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (W5ArC)
And that, I think, is the solution. Give people the opt out and make it means tested. If you can afford to live without it, you do. If not, it's there. If you want to roll the bones on future income and investment, opt out.
The forced participation is A problem.
Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at February 15, 2025 11:11 AM (4XwPj)
450
> Well, he threw Lou Brock out at the plate
Oops. Willie Sutton, of course.
There's also the "other" Willie Horton -- the one who raped again after Dukakis cut him loose.
Oops. Willie Sutton, of course.
There's also the "other" Willie Horton -- the one who raped again after Dukakis cut him loose.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at February 15, 2025 11:11 AM (W5ArC)
451
As much as they deny it, it's a welfare system. Lower income people get far more than they paid in, while upper income people get far less.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (xCA6C)
If we didn't have Social Security, expect many, many more Bernie Madoffs as 55 year olds in the middle class, also, ponder getting that bit better of a retirement.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 11:05 AM (xCA6C)
If we didn't have Social Security, expect many, many more Bernie Madoffs as 55 year olds in the middle class, also, ponder getting that bit better of a retirement.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 15, 2025 11:11 AM (byeIv)
452
Well, he threw Lou Brock out at the plate trying to score from second base in the '68 World Series, so if he started robbing banks later, I'm okay with that.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 15, 2025 11:08 AM (Y1sOo)
Boo! The Tigers only won that series because Curt Flood had money on them.
Posted by: one hour sober at February 15, 2025 11:08 AM (Y1sOo)
Boo! The Tigers only won that series because Curt Flood had money on them.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:11 AM (5XIDX)
453
KT post is live.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:12 AM (ie/z9)
454
The government itself is a giant ponzi scheme. That's why these schemes are illegal- the government does not want competition.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 15, 2025 11:13 AM (bss/y)
455
It also assumed a stable birthrate above replacement level.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
An actuarial approach requires a level of competence.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
An actuarial approach requires a level of competence.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * scio te ipsum at February 15, 2025 11:13 AM (Rrux1)
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I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's part of the argument for having a monarchy. A real one, not those low-life grifters in England.
The monarch doesn't want for anything. He's already got it all. And if he loves his country, he does what he believes is right. He has the ability to hire and fire advisors at will, and he's spent his whole life learning to be the head of state.
Anyhoo, that's the idea, at least.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (5XIDX)
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Monarchs were prone to wars, but they were limited ones. When the power of the people was unleashed, wars became total, to be fought to the death because only annihilation could justify the sufferings of the people.
Right now we have an oligarchy, which distracts the people with wars and attacks them for being unpatriotic if they don't keep paying for them and sending their kids to die, though this is changing.
The monarch doesn't want for anything. He's already got it all. And if he loves his country, he does what he believes is right. He has the ability to hire and fire advisors at will, and he's spent his whole life learning to be the head of state.
Anyhoo, that's the idea, at least.
Posted by: BurtTC at February 15, 2025 11:09 AM (5XIDX)
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Monarchs were prone to wars, but they were limited ones. When the power of the people was unleashed, wars became total, to be fought to the death because only annihilation could justify the sufferings of the people.
Right now we have an oligarchy, which distracts the people with wars and attacks them for being unpatriotic if they don't keep paying for them and sending their kids to die, though this is changing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 11:13 AM (ZOv7s)
457
Oh, wait. She groaned? Never mind.
Posted by: muldoon
It was an appreciative groan with a smile.
Liked your story about the bicycle bell. That made her chuckle.
____
KT is back with a NOOOOD
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It was an appreciative groan with a smile.
Liked your story about the bicycle bell. That made her chuckle.
____
KT is back with a NOOOOD
https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=413390
Posted by: mindful webworker - just like the other one at February 15, 2025 11:16 AM (yfRSa)
458
If we didn't have Social Security, expect many, many more Bernie Madoffs as 55 year olds in the middle class, also, ponder getting that bit better of a retirement.
Then you set up government-secured savings accounts (but run by professional investors). The money you put into SS doesn't go into risky investments, or at least as risky. The money, botyh your investment and the proceeds from those investments, is yours to keep and pass on to your kids if you so desire. The Feds have a thrift plan that functions like that and it has done very well.
Don't trust the government not to steal it? How is that different than SS?
Then you set up government-secured savings accounts (but run by professional investors). The money you put into SS doesn't go into risky investments, or at least as risky. The money, botyh your investment and the proceeds from those investments, is yours to keep and pass on to your kids if you so desire. The Feds have a thrift plan that functions like that and it has done very well.
Don't trust the government not to steal it? How is that different than SS?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 15, 2025 11:16 AM (xCA6C)
459
Hrothgar, his own self, checking in to thank the Horde for their prayer support.
I'm doing better but apparently have quite a way to before the next marathon
There is no doubt in my mind that this little prayer corner of a website in an internet sea has benefited me and so many many others in need.
We who share and pray here are very fortunate people!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (hOUT3)
Wonderful to hear from you! Keep on getting healthier, man!
I'm doing better but apparently have quite a way to before the next marathon
There is no doubt in my mind that this little prayer corner of a website in an internet sea has benefited me and so many many others in need.
We who share and pray here are very fortunate people!
Posted by: Hrothgar at February 15, 2025 08:48 AM (hOUT3)
Wonderful to hear from you! Keep on getting healthier, man!
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Great news, Bob!
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Great news, Bob!
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Thank you for all of the prayers, it everyone! 😊❤
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 15, 2025 11:30 AM (SRRAx)
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Here's the rub. If the DOGE boys could get access to the entire SS database or compile one from what ever is available, they could write a bunch of really advanced algorithms that could weed out probably 50% of the fraud in just a couple of days.
500 billion for a couple a hundred man-hours.
This hasn't been done before because NO ONE CARED.
500 billion for a couple a hundred man-hours.
This hasn't been done before because NO ONE CARED.
Posted by: pawn at February 15, 2025 11:35 AM (QB+5g)
463
A friend of mine retired and got a job working at a sandwich shop, which he enjoyed because he's a people watcher. He was also really bored, and so he got some extra money and something to do.
I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I retired 5 years ago and have many hobbies to keep me busy and peak my interest. My childhood hobbies were electronics and photography. My electronics hobby turned into my lifelong vocation, and in retirement, is still a focal point in my tinkering in my basement workshop. Model O Gauge trains was also a hobby of mine as a kid in the 50's, and that was reactivated in the 80's with me building a large layout on our basement. Have added to it over the years with new technology and accessories. Add my 57 Chevy to the mix, and boredom is not in my vocabulary! LOL!! A man's gotta have a hobby, and a workshop.
I think I will likely do the same, volunteering at the parish and perhaps working at a gun shop. I'd like to be a firearms concierge, talking with people about their needs, making sure they have what works best for them, not just the latest coolness.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 15, 2025 10:08 AM (ZOv7s)
I retired 5 years ago and have many hobbies to keep me busy and peak my interest. My childhood hobbies were electronics and photography. My electronics hobby turned into my lifelong vocation, and in retirement, is still a focal point in my tinkering in my basement workshop. Model O Gauge trains was also a hobby of mine as a kid in the 50's, and that was reactivated in the 80's with me building a large layout on our basement. Have added to it over the years with new technology and accessories. Add my 57 Chevy to the mix, and boredom is not in my vocabulary! LOL!! A man's gotta have a hobby, and a workshop.
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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