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The Morning Report — 4/ 8 /25
Those who have followed President Trump’s messaging since 2015 know this has been his goal from the start. Even in his first term, when he implemented specific tariffs targeted at China and the steel and aluminum industries, the tariffs proved effective. He has consistently advocated for them to become a permanent policy that would only benefit the United States. Fair share and America First protectionist positions have long been central to Trump’s vision of world trade, and the "free trade" policies that the United States was propping up under Biden and his WEF cronies were insufficient. Trade cannot be free without being fair, so the perception that America should willingly participate in laissez-faire economics while being run over by the rest of the world is precisely why President Trump has initiated this change in our role. Protectionism gets a bad rap from conservatives who have been told that Reaganomics is the only way to think about economics. Still, that approach has led to nothing besides the elites of the world trampling over the American workers. Corporations, Wall Street, and countries like communist China can be protected through the abuse of "free trade," or the American people and their families’ futures can be defended against the rest of the world through tariffs.
Above and beyond economics, foreign policy, of which the former is certainly a key component of the latter, made news as Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to the White House. And then came this rather surprising announcement from President Trump.
The United States and Iran will hold direct discussions on Tehran's contested nuclear weapons program this weekend, President Donald Trump announced on Monday, just hours after the Islamic Republic affirmed that one-on-one negotiations with America remain off limits. If the talks fail, "Iran is going to be in great danger," Trump said. The surprise announcement came during a Monday afternoon press conference in the Oval Office with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in town to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing efforts to free the hostages still being held by Hamas, Tehran’s top terror proxy. . . Trump expressed optimism that a diplomatic deal can be reached with the hardline regime but said negotiations will not continue indefinitely and that military options remain on the table. "I think everybody agrees that doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious, and the obvious is not something that I want to be involved with, or, frankly, that Israel wants to be involved with, if they can avoid it," Trump said while sitting beside the Israeli leader. "So we're going to see if we can avoid it, but it's getting to be very dangerous territory." "I think if the talks aren't successful with Iran," Trump added, "I think Iran is going to be in great danger." Earlier in the day, Iran’s foreign ministry confirmed that it had responded to a March letter from Trump requesting diplomatic talks. In that response, Tehran submitted an "offer to begin indirect talks," according to foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. An Iranian official told Reuters on Monday morning that "indirect talks offer a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran." In separate comments, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is "looking for negotiations" but would not enter them directly "at any cost." The Americans, he said, "must also prove that they are looking for negotiations."While "Jaw-Jaw" is preferable to "War-War" what is there to discuss with mad Mullahs. There is no parlaying with people who view Armageddon as a desirable and necessary thing in order to achieve their supposed Islamic paradise on earth. Beyond their support and likely being the force behind the October 7 invasion into Israel fromGaza, as well as waging a global terror campaign against us, our allies in the west and Israel in general for nearly 50 years, these maniacs are a nether hair's breadth from having atomic weapons and the missiles to carry them. That we can thank Obama and Biden and the billions of dollars we gave them. There must be regime change in Tehran, and that can be achieved without direct military action on our part by the reimposition of sanctions and the open support for the people who in large part are sick and tired of the theocracy. I would hope this nonsense from Trump about "negotiations" is merely for the cameras. But what's the purpose. Would it not be better to vocally declare regime change and a free Iran a goal we should get behind. "Dangerous territory" indeed Mr. President. On a more upbeat note, despite the darkness, a light still shines.
To memorialize the brief but beautiful life of Israeli toddler Ariel Bibas, whom Hamas jihadis horrifically murdered along with his mother and baby brother Kfir, the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly has a new name. Hamas jihadis kidnapped the whole Bibas family from their kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, subsequently killed mother Shiri and her two sons brutally, and gleefully informed father Yarden of their murder. Hordes of Palestinians joyfully cheered the coffins of the babies. Yarden returned as the family’s only survivor, but the Hebrew Language Academy wants to immortalize little Ariel’s memory. The state of Israel posted on X April 4, “A butterfly now carries his name. The Hebrew Language Academy @HebAcademy has renamed the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly (Melitaea ornata) the Ariel fritillary, in memory of five-year-old Ariel Bibas—murdered in Hamas captivity along with his mother, Shiri, and baby brother . . . Israel added, “In a letter to Ariel’s father, Yarden Bibas, the Academy wrote: ‘Of all our country’s orange butterflies, this one should carry Ariel’s name. May it be a small comfort to you and an everlasting tribute to those lost in this tragic war.’” Little Ariel had bright red hair, and the group Stand With Us said he loved butterflies.
At the end of the day, the evil barbarians who snuffed out Ariel and who still hold hostages are agents of Iran, Mr. President. And as you can see, that same evil lurks not far beneath the surface of an alarming percentage of our fellow citizens right here, in their mad desires for absolute power and control.
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- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- 'I think if the talks aren't successful with Iran, I think Iran is going to be in great danger'
Trump, Sitting Alongside Netanyahu, Announces Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran and Teases 'Great Danger' if Tehran Rejects Diplomacy
- STARRS Hosting Town Hall on April 9.
U.S. Military Opposition to the Trump Administration A Matter of Concern
- THE ECONOMY, STUPID
- While the EU chief continued to condemn the reciprocal tariff measures enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump to rectify the long-standing transatlantic trade imbalance, as pressure from the markets began to take shape, Von der Leyen and other top eurocrats expressed willingness to negotiate with the White House.
Art of the Deal: EU Offers Trump ‘Zero-for-Zero Tariffs’ on Industrial Goods with United States
- Glenn Reynolds: As President Trump rolls out his economic program, there’s one question I haven’t seen asked much: What if it works?
Trump’s economic shake-up is a shock to the system— that could pay off big - We now know that President Trump’s Liberation Day on April 2, when he announced a new regime of tariffs, was really World Bunker Buster Day.
Trump’s Global Bunker Buster Day
- Trump has ignited one of the most urgent economic battles of the twenty-first century with his baseline 10% and reciprocal tariff policy.
Trump just reset the Great Reset—the Golden Age is on the other side
- Trump also reassured Americans over the tariffs: “The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!).”
Trump Threatens China With Additional 50% Tariffs
- "Tariff negotiations can start with 'zero tariffs' between Taiwan and the United States, with reference to the US-Canada-Mexico free trade agreement," Lai said.
Taiwan offers zero-tariff deal to US, promises more investment
- Textile and garment production accounts for about 80 percent of exports in Bangladesh and the industry has been rebuilding after it was hit hard in a student-led revolution that toppled the government last year.
Major garment producer Bangladesh says US buyers halting orders
- The state’s ninth congressional district, which McClain has represented since 2023, is home to many auto workers employed at nearby plants, including Stellantis’s stamping plants in Warren and Sterling.
Rep. Lisa McClain: Michigan Auto Workers ‘Encouraged’ by Tariffs’ Long-Term Job Growth Goal DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - “In Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, 295 U.S. 602 (1935), and Wiener v. United States, 357 U.S. 349 (195
, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld removal restrictions for government officials on multimember adjudicatory boards.”
D.C. Appeals Court Blocks Trump From Firing NLRB, MSPB Employees
- The Center for Innovative Public Health Research uses taxpayer dollars for deviant projects.
This Nonprofit Got $22 Million in Government Grants to Teach Kids About Sex Toys - Yep. Short-term gain. Long-term expense. Short-term, superficial, public-relations-satisfying appearances, versus locked-in, unmoving, ever-expanding government bureaucracy at our expense and, in many cases, with profound disrespect for the U.S. Constitution.
A DOGE Dodge? Feds Ballyhoo 'Sale' of Federal Buildings, But There’s a Big Hitch
- One judge green-lit payments in 95% of 1,268 cases, despite Social Security having ruled the people not disabled.
Activist Judges Rubber Stamped Billions In Suspect Social Security Disability Claims "BIDEN/HARRIS BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - While the ruling from the Supreme Court is a win for President Donald Trump and his administration, it was described as “narrow and focused on the proper venue for the cases, rather than on the administration’s use of a centuries-old law to justify its decision” to deport suspected illegal alien gang members, according to the New York Times.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Deportations of Gang Members Under Alien Enemies Act - A federal judge said on Sunday that the federal government arrested the Salvadoran "without any lawful authority."
Judge Gives Trump Admin Deadline To Return Man Mistakenly Deported To El Salvador
- However, this has the possibility to be a Pyrrhic victory because, while it gets it out of Boasberg’s court, it still gives judges way too much power over foreign policy.
The Supreme Court affirms Justice Boasberg lacked jurisdiction over Trump’s deportation decision under the Alien Enemies Act ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS . . . AND BIDEN - Several other countries have joined South Africa’s case — though Nicaragua withdrew quietly last week. Oddly, no Arab neighbor of Israel has joined the case; the region is moving slowly toward peace, despite Hamas’s efforts. Meanwhile, the South African Jewish Report noted that children had been dressed in Palestinian keffiyehs and given mock machine guns as part of an annual protest against Israel during the last week of Ramadan, known as Quds Day.
South Africa, as Children Parade with AK-47s: We Will Never Give Up Case Against Israel
CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - According to the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), more people are now not only rationalizing politically motivated violence but celebrating it as some twisted form of social justice. The shift is alarming, and the data shows that it’s been accelerating in recent months. "What was formerly taboo culturally has become acceptable," Joel Finkelstein, the founder of NCRI, told Fox News Digital. "We are seeing a clear shift – glorification, increased attempts and changing norms – all converging into what we define as ‘assassination culture.’"
Bombshell Study Reveals How Many Leftists Support Killing Trump and Musk
- There’s an incredibly irony in the “party of democracy” and “nonviolence,” who accuse conservatives of inciting “insurrections,” openly calling for the murder of a sitting, dually elected president who won both the popular vote and the Electoral College. One such leftist nutbag who attended one of the ironically titled “Hands Off” protests held by jobless liberals over the weekend said she believes President Donald Trump’s murder will be the true “Liberation Day,” and that she hopes someone else will finally accomplish what Trump’s would-be assassin failed to pull off in Butler, Pennsylvania last summer.
Leftist Protester Says Trump Needs to Be Assassinated, Calls For Another Attempt - Hands off? What the protesters really want is for the government to keep its hands on – on our throats choking out our freedoms and in our pockets stealing our money.
‘Hands Off’ Irony Is Lost On The Left CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - Despite the overwhelming evidence in this case, tens of thousands of people have now publicly declared that, in essence, Metcalf had it coming.
Black Teen Raises Thousands In Fundraiser After Killing White Student FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
- The New York Times admits Hunter Biden’s foreign dealings—long after it mattered—highlighting how legacy media validates truth only when it's no longer timely.
Old News is Good News RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, - Americans have become increasingly wary of the “net zero” and other modern-day green movements after so many of their doom-filled prophecies of imminent environmental disaster failed to come true.
Americans Skeptical Of Climate Change Movement, Support ‘Rolling Back’ Green Rules: I&I/TIPP Poll AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE+Fauci-created CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - Seven U.S. servicemembers contracted COVID-19-like symptoms in Wuhan in October 2019
Biden Junta Concealed Congressionally Mandated Report on Earliest Suspected American COVID Cases ABORTION - In many states, legislators have introduced bills to make advocacy organizations disclose their donors; the goal is silencing conservatives.
How State-Sanctioned Donor Doxxing Threatens The Pro-Life Movement THE 2020 AND 2022ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH - The scheme is an example for cheaters to study, and they will, unless Pennsylvania changes some laws to make it harder to cheat.
3 Pennsylvania Officials Plead Guilty To Election Fraud – And 2 Are Still In Office DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY - Democrat Hawaii Sen. Brian . . Schatz’s blockade on hundreds of Trump nominees and at least nine bipartisan foreign relations bills comes as Senate Democrats are escalating opposition tactics against the Trump administration to appease their left-wing base. Schatz, a member of Senate Democratic leadership, previously criticized Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s decision to place holds on military officials’ promotions as “obstruction” and “antithetical” to the Senate’s “advice and consent” responsibilities.
Dem Senator Blocks Hundreds Of Trump Nominees Using Tactic He Once Called ‘Abuse Of Power’ POLITICS
- Incumbent Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring at the end of her term, setting up an open seat contest. Trump said he thinks Sununu will win it. . . Trump's full-throated endorsement could clear the GOP primary field for the popular former governor. It's unclear exactly when the Trump-Sununu summit took place, but it likely explains Sununu's rosy assessment of his chances when asked about the matter by Fox News last month.
Trump Backs Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race: 'I Think He'll Win That Seat' THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT" - Victor Davis Hanson: Since when did the anti-war Left prefer endless, horrific war to a difficult, messy peace?
All the Ukrainian Known Knowns FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - The Chagos Islands are a remote British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, located halfway between Africa and Indonesia. They are best known for one thing: Diego Garcia—a vast American military base that serves as a launchpad for power projection across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.But that strategic lifeline is now under threat. The United Nations, the International Court of Justice, and the left-wing Labour government in Britain are all pushing for the territory to be handed over to Mauritius, a small island nation that has no ability to defend or manage it—and deepening ties to Beijing.
What Are the Chagos Islands And Why Do They Matter? DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS - Years could pass before the issue reaches the Supreme Court, which may or may not hand down a decision favoring the Trump policy. This puts the ball squarely in Congress’s court.
If Congress Doesn’t Step In, Rogue Judges Will Trans The Military - Republicans need to stop being bamboozled with lectures about “civility” - and “fight, fight, fight!”
Another Dem-Manufactured ‘Gate’ Scandal ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - The result is going to be a very vibrant American space effort, doing a lot of things having nothing to do with the Pentagon.
Space Force awards SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin $13.7 billion in launch contracts
- Because weightlessness causes the loss of bone density in the weight-bearing bones, such technology has long been critically necessary in orbit for studying and possible mitigating that problem. That after decades NASA failed to get it built and installed in ISS, yet a private mission made it happen, illustrates once again the advantages of a free and competitive private sector in space.
Fram2: The first X-ray image taken in space CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - Christian Toto: 'Screams Before Silence,' 'Torn' and now 'Frontline Warriors' share ugly truths
Pro-Jewish Documentaries Wake Sleeping Culture - “Prestige drama is not as good as we need it to be. Perhaps it never was.”
‘White Lotus’ and the Failure of Prestige Drama HITHER & YON - The Marine fought as a gunner on an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) in the 36-day battle for Iwo Jima, where more than 6,800 Americans and 20,000 Japanese were killed in what was considered a major turning point in the last phase of World War II.
WATCH: 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Travels from Connecticut to Iwo Jima for 80th Anniversary of Battle
- To memorialize the brief but beautiful life of Israeli toddler Ariel Bibas, whom Hamas jihadis horrifically murdered along with his mother and baby brother Kfir, the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly has a new name. . . The state of Israel posted on X April 4, “A butterfly now carries his name. The Hebrew Language Academy @HebAcademy has renamed the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly (Melitaea ornata) the Ariel fritillary, in memory of five-year-old Ariel Bibas—murdered in Hamas captivity along with his mother, Shiri, and baby brother, Kfir.”
Hebrew Language Academy Names Butterfly in Murdered Israeli Boy’s Honor
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Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 07:30 AM (ExV1e)
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Tech thread alerted.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 07:30 AM (ExV1e)
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Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 07:31 AM (Q4IgG)
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Morning Horde and happy birthday JJ!
Posted by: blaster at April 08, 2025 07:35 AM (QfvaV)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at April 08, 2025 07:36 AM (dg+HA)
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Some leftists in my life recently whined that they had left Twitter / X for Blue Sky because the former had become chaotic due to its no longer banning people who were 'not nice'.
I guess they much preferred the swaddling clothes of censorship to the free wheeling exchanges in the absence of censorship.
Some leftists in my life recently whined that they had left Twitter / X for Blue Sky because the former had become chaotic due to its no longer banning people who were 'not nice'.
I guess they much preferred the swaddling clothes of censorship to the free wheeling exchanges in the absence of censorship.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 08, 2025 07:37 AM (EkLeW)
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good morning JJ, Horde
Posted by: callsign claymore at April 08, 2025 07:38 AM (XlBEl)
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Hi, everyone!
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 07:39 AM (NR6c1)
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Importing more than you export is a sign that you are spending more than you are earning, i.e. that you are borrowing to pay the bills.
Think of it in terms of a single household. You earn $60k/yr, which means you make $60k worth of goods and services and ship them out to the world. You then go down to the shops and spend $70k/yr. You import $70k worth of goods and services from the rest of the world.
How? You must be borrowing the money, putting $10k/yr on the credit card. Now, if you've got a good, secure job and plenty of assets to secure the loan against, you can do that for a while. In the long run, you run out of credit. But while it's going on, you've got $10k/yr more goods coming in to your household than going out.
America runs a trade deficit because it spends more than it earns internationally, and borrows the difference. The government spends $1.5 trillion more than it earns, and borrows the money to do so, some of it internationally. That's an inward flow of dollars from abroad, which is balanced by Americans buying more foreign goods than they sell. If they didn't, all the money would pile up in America, tilting the exchange rate to make foreign goods even cheaper.
Think of it in terms of a single household. You earn $60k/yr, which means you make $60k worth of goods and services and ship them out to the world. You then go down to the shops and spend $70k/yr. You import $70k worth of goods and services from the rest of the world.
How? You must be borrowing the money, putting $10k/yr on the credit card. Now, if you've got a good, secure job and plenty of assets to secure the loan against, you can do that for a while. In the long run, you run out of credit. But while it's going on, you've got $10k/yr more goods coming in to your household than going out.
America runs a trade deficit because it spends more than it earns internationally, and borrows the difference. The government spends $1.5 trillion more than it earns, and borrows the money to do so, some of it internationally. That's an inward flow of dollars from abroad, which is balanced by Americans buying more foreign goods than they sell. If they didn't, all the money would pile up in America, tilting the exchange rate to make foreign goods even cheaper.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 07:40 AM (Z6rXo)
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“ The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 12:18
Posted by: Marcus T at April 08, 2025 07:41 AM (mMbvc)
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"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery" is a translation of a Latin phrase that Thomas Jefferson used: "Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem." It has also been translated as, "I prefer the tumult of liberty to the quiet of servitude."
Posted by: In a letter to James Madison at April 08, 2025 07:41 AM (dg+HA)
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If anyone had watched that clip of Trump on Oprah in 1988, you would have understood where he is coming from, he attempting to get our “allies,” to play nice.
This is not something that was conjured up on a whim.
This is not something that was conjured up on a whim.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 08, 2025 07:41 AM (XV/Pl)
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100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Travels from Connecticut to Iwo Jima for 80th Anniversary of Battle
I was at the Iwo Jima Memorial in DC for one of the anniversaries since it fell on a Drill weekend. There was a group of men who were there for the ceremony. I watched Generals escort them to their seats and everyone else snapping to attention when they came by.
I was at the Iwo Jima Memorial in DC for one of the anniversaries since it fell on a Drill weekend. There was a group of men who were there for the ceremony. I watched Generals escort them to their seats and everyone else snapping to attention when they came by.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 07:42 AM (NR6c1)
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One of the problems with supporting the resistance in Iran is that the f*cking CIA and the State Department are retards. They don't understand Iran, and they usually suggest supporting the wrong people.
Hell, Congress passed a resolution supporting MEK, which is run by a hijab-wearing woman, and who is disliked by much of Iran. And they are pretty much the outgrowth of a terrorist organization.
Hell, Congress passed a resolution supporting MEK, which is run by a hijab-wearing woman, and who is disliked by much of Iran. And they are pretty much the outgrowth of a terrorist organization.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at April 08, 2025 07:45 AM (Mu170)
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OSINTdefender @sentdefender Apr 7
Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office following his meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states, “I can tell you that we will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States - intend to do it very quickly, we think it's the right thing to do. We will also eliminate trade barriers.”
Breaking911 @Breaking911 Apr 7
NETANYAHU: “We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States — we intend to do it very quickly.”
Last Minute Leak @LastMinuteLeak Apr 7
🚨Trump on reducing tariffs on Israel: Maybe not.
Trump: We are talking about a whole new trade with Israel.
Breaking911 @Breaking911 Apr 7
BREAKING: Trump says he’s not considering pause on tariffs
“We're not looking at that. […] We're going to have one shot at this — no other President is going to do this."
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Good to see Netanyahu bend the knee. So will it be 10% or stay 17%??
Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office following his meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states, “I can tell you that we will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States - intend to do it very quickly, we think it's the right thing to do. We will also eliminate trade barriers.”
Breaking911 @Breaking911 Apr 7
NETANYAHU: “We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States — we intend to do it very quickly.”
Last Minute Leak @LastMinuteLeak Apr 7
🚨Trump on reducing tariffs on Israel: Maybe not.
Trump: We are talking about a whole new trade with Israel.
Breaking911 @Breaking911 Apr 7
BREAKING: Trump says he’s not considering pause on tariffs
“We're not looking at that. […] We're going to have one shot at this — no other President is going to do this."
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Good to see Netanyahu bend the knee. So will it be 10% or stay 17%??
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:46 AM (/tzYP)
Posted by: Redenzo at April 08, 2025 07:46 AM (V/pbu)
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Quite Interesting @qikipedia 12h
The only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to the government when it deserves it.
-- Mark Twain
The only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to the government when it deserves it.
-- Mark Twain
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:47 AM (/tzYP)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at April 08, 2025 07:48 AM (ZmEVT)
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Haviv Rettig Gur @havivrettiggur Apr 3
This is...an unwise move, America.
Israel cut tariffs to zero, as asked, and still faces a huge 17% tariff.
Because it's not really a "reciprocal tariff." That's a stupid lie. It's a punishment for our trade deficit.
But here's the thing, America. We literally can't prevent that trade deficit.
We consume a LOT of American goods. But lots of that consumption - McDonald's and Coca-Cola, for example - is via local subsidiaries established here by those companies. It doesn't count in the "import" side of the ledger.
And Israel is a tech-heavy exporter. You keep buying our tech (and our tech companies) for vast sums while our population is just too small to buy as much from you.
In other words, our trade deficit is a function of how valuable you find our tech, of our usefulness to the American economy, and especially the tech and defense industries.
Long story short, you're punishing us for things we can't control - and for the very things you find most valuable about us. And there's nothing we can do to change it.
This is...an unwise move, America.
Israel cut tariffs to zero, as asked, and still faces a huge 17% tariff.
Because it's not really a "reciprocal tariff." That's a stupid lie. It's a punishment for our trade deficit.
But here's the thing, America. We literally can't prevent that trade deficit.
We consume a LOT of American goods. But lots of that consumption - McDonald's and Coca-Cola, for example - is via local subsidiaries established here by those companies. It doesn't count in the "import" side of the ledger.
And Israel is a tech-heavy exporter. You keep buying our tech (and our tech companies) for vast sums while our population is just too small to buy as much from you.
In other words, our trade deficit is a function of how valuable you find our tech, of our usefulness to the American economy, and especially the tech and defense industries.
Long story short, you're punishing us for things we can't control - and for the very things you find most valuable about us. And there's nothing we can do to change it.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:48 AM (/tzYP)
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Haviv Rettig Gur @havivrettiggur Apr 3
I'll put it bluntly, as a genuine lover of America: This is screw-balls. This is not a policy. This doesn't incentivize favorable trade with you. This is telling the world you're not trying to make sense or seriously pursuing your own interests. You're just raging.
Our products are good enough to be desirable everywhere. Even our enemies want them. If you decide, for no reason any American official can currently explain, that we can no longer sell them to you, we will still find buyers.
So help me out, Americans. What the hell is going on here?
We're small, you won't notice if our trade goes elsewhere. But you're doing this to everyone. If you didn't do your homework on us, what are the chances you've done your homework on anyone else? How is this blind rage going to end well for ordinary Americans?
I'll put it bluntly, as a genuine lover of America: This is screw-balls. This is not a policy. This doesn't incentivize favorable trade with you. This is telling the world you're not trying to make sense or seriously pursuing your own interests. You're just raging.
Our products are good enough to be desirable everywhere. Even our enemies want them. If you decide, for no reason any American official can currently explain, that we can no longer sell them to you, we will still find buyers.
So help me out, Americans. What the hell is going on here?
We're small, you won't notice if our trade goes elsewhere. But you're doing this to everyone. If you didn't do your homework on us, what are the chances you've done your homework on anyone else? How is this blind rage going to end well for ordinary Americans?
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:48 AM (/tzYP)
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The EU offered "zero for zero" tariffs on manufactured goods.
Nope. We have to sell you beef and everything else.
Nope. We have to sell you beef and everything else.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (ZmEVT)
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'I think if the talks aren't successful with Iran, I think Iran is going to be in great danger'
Trump, Sitting Alongside Netanyahu, Announces Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran and Teases 'Great Danger' if Tehran Rejects Diplomacy
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Well he is prone to say things like that but then no action follows. Hamas was given an ultimatum: return ALL hostages by Saturday Noon - nothing happened, everyone went back to the old 'broken' negotiations.
Trump, Sitting Alongside Netanyahu, Announces Direct Nuclear Talks With Iran and Teases 'Great Danger' if Tehran Rejects Diplomacy
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Well he is prone to say things like that but then no action follows. Hamas was given an ultimatum: return ALL hostages by Saturday Noon - nothing happened, everyone went back to the old 'broken' negotiations.
Posted by: Ciampino - got to keep your word at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (sPQoU)
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Is there something Israel makes that we can't ourselves?
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
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AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_ Apr 7
Apple plans to send more iPhones to the U.S. from India to offset the high cost of China tariffs. - WSJ
Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper Apr 7
JUST IN - Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs - 9to5Mac
Matthew C. Klein @M_C_Klein Apr 7
Tariffs are already boosting one of America's most competitive industries (corporate tax avoidance advisories)
Are exporters Main Street??
AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_ Apr 7
Trump administration officials are debating the merits of creating a new exporter tax credit, a move that offers an implicit acknowledgment of the harm that the White House’s tariff policies risk inflicting on U.S. companies. - Bloomberg
Apple plans to send more iPhones to the U.S. from India to offset the high cost of China tariffs. - WSJ
Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper Apr 7
JUST IN - Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs - 9to5Mac
Matthew C. Klein @M_C_Klein Apr 7
Tariffs are already boosting one of America's most competitive industries (corporate tax avoidance advisories)
Are exporters Main Street??
AZ Intel @AZ_Intel_ Apr 7
Trump administration officials are debating the merits of creating a new exporter tax credit, a move that offers an implicit acknowledgment of the harm that the White House’s tariff policies risk inflicting on U.S. companies. - Bloomberg
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (/tzYP)
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Justin Amash @justinamash Apr 4
First declare a fake “emergency.”
Then announce “reciprocal tariffs,” using a nonsensical metric.
Then hand out subsidies to benefactors harmed by the tariffs.
Then blame companies for the economic malaise the government caused and impose price controls.
This is the playbook.
Justin Amash @justinamash Apr 3
“‘Emergencies’ have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded—and once they are suspended it is not difficult for anyone who has assumed such emergency powers to see to it that the emergency will persist.”
—F.A. Hayek
Hayek -- a great thinker and a great body!
First declare a fake “emergency.”
Then announce “reciprocal tariffs,” using a nonsensical metric.
Then hand out subsidies to benefactors harmed by the tariffs.
Then blame companies for the economic malaise the government caused and impose price controls.
This is the playbook.
Justin Amash @justinamash Apr 3
“‘Emergencies’ have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded—and once they are suspended it is not difficult for anyone who has assumed such emergency powers to see to it that the emergency will persist.”
—F.A. Hayek
Hayek -- a great thinker and a great body!
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (/tzYP)
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>>Hands off? What the protesters really want is for the government to keep its hands on – on our throats choking out our freedoms and in our pockets stealing our money.
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE WHAT THEY WANT IS DOGE'S HANDS OFF THEIR VERY INTENTIONAL WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS.
IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE WHAT THEY WANT IS DOGE'S HANDS OFF THEIR VERY INTENTIONAL WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS.
Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at April 08, 2025 07:52 AM (Cki93)
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I read somewhere Spiro was quite a standup guy, and a genuine conservative. Can’t really say the latter about Nixon. They got rid of Nixon, and before that, Agnew got the boot, of course.
Posted by: Common Tater at April 08, 2025 07:54 AM (7NvEU)
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The same people who call me a white supremacist, made political prisoners of my fellow brethren, tried to get me fired for not taking their poison shot now tell me the President’s tariffs are bad.
I don’t know much about international trade, but f everyone one of these leftist scumbags, and I can only hope they receive God’s judgement and not grace.
Mr. President, Godspeed and stand strong! Full speed ahead!
I don’t know much about international trade, but f everyone one of these leftist scumbags, and I can only hope they receive God’s judgement and not grace.
Mr. President, Godspeed and stand strong! Full speed ahead!
Posted by: Cray Cray at April 08, 2025 07:54 AM (B5W4U)
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It is a long-term plan to jumpstart and propel our economic engine and manufacturing sector while rejiggering the global economic order. No mean feat.
And he's probably the only man who can do it. He is electable (obviously), has sufficient business acumen to understand the choices available and make reasonable ones, and selfless enough to seek changes which will benefit the nation and not himself.
And he's probably the only man who can do it. He is electable (obviously), has sufficient business acumen to understand the choices available and make reasonable ones, and selfless enough to seek changes which will benefit the nation and not himself.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Auspex at April 08, 2025 07:56 AM (j4U/Z)
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"Don't Tread on Me"
🐧🐧🐧
Funny nonpartisan penguin meme: https://tinyurl.com/jstkbtbb
Lutnick: "If you leave any country off the list the bad actors try to go through those countries to get around their tariffs"
Mat Greg @MatGregX
Those penguins are sneaky, 0% tariff and suddenly they will become the biggest exporter to US
Hampton @ViaDemocritus
To prevent loopholing. Amazing how the news always meanders around any honest intelligent investigation into any odd part of a story before framing it however they want
LitLakeShow @LitLakeShow
Replying to @ViaDemocritus @unusual_whales
The penguins would buy goods from other countries and sell them to the US; you’re right
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And the Chinese certainly won't say, "We penguin; not Chinese. Only add 10% to export not 54%!"
🐧🐧🐧
Funny nonpartisan penguin meme: https://tinyurl.com/jstkbtbb
Lutnick: "If you leave any country off the list the bad actors try to go through those countries to get around their tariffs"
Mat Greg @MatGregX
Those penguins are sneaky, 0% tariff and suddenly they will become the biggest exporter to US
Hampton @ViaDemocritus
To prevent loopholing. Amazing how the news always meanders around any honest intelligent investigation into any odd part of a story before framing it however they want
LitLakeShow @LitLakeShow
Replying to @ViaDemocritus @unusual_whales
The penguins would buy goods from other countries and sell them to the US; you’re right
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And the Chinese certainly won't say, "We penguin; not Chinese. Only add 10% to export not 54%!"
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 07:58 AM (/tzYP)
Posted by: Harbor Freight at April 08, 2025 07:59 AM (dg+HA)
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It's so bizarre to be watching a President that is trying to help the American people.
And at the same time you can listen to politicians and MSM talkers say things like "Does the president think that Americans want to work in factories?", while normal people know our wages and outcomes aren't better than they were back in solid job / factory days, and our debt (especially useless debt like women getting pointless biology or sociology degrees just because "you've got to go to college") has skyrocketed.
Bring back jobs and so many aspects of American life improve.
And at the same time you can listen to politicians and MSM talkers say things like "Does the president think that Americans want to work in factories?", while normal people know our wages and outcomes aren't better than they were back in solid job / factory days, and our debt (especially useless debt like women getting pointless biology or sociology degrees just because "you've got to go to college") has skyrocketed.
Bring back jobs and so many aspects of American life improve.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 07:59 AM (hI5JF)
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The Republic Has Fallen. With the SCOTUS giving the green light to send people to foreign torture prisons, with or without due process, the US has officially collapsed and is now in a new era of dictatorship.
The "supreme" court HAS been ending our freedoms ever since the Felon stacked it with his reich winged plants. His court conservatives couldn't give a flying fk about democracy or rule of law. Gangsters in the guise of robes.
Actually, Putin paid Mitch McConnell to stack the court.
Lynchings in the south were quite the family entertainment back in our recent warm and fuzzy past. No matter who was the in the WH. America never was all that great. Always hoping for a better future.
when the government and the courts are ok with sending people to foreign torture prisons for the rest of your life and the only quibble is the process of how you get there, the Republic is already dead.
There is so much evil in this administration the legal system can't keep up. Trump (and his Project 2025 jerks) has figured out how to do things faster than the legal system can respond. And, unfortunately, it is always individual human beings that pay.
The "supreme" court HAS been ending our freedoms ever since the Felon stacked it with his reich winged plants. His court conservatives couldn't give a flying fk about democracy or rule of law. Gangsters in the guise of robes.
Actually, Putin paid Mitch McConnell to stack the court.
Lynchings in the south were quite the family entertainment back in our recent warm and fuzzy past. No matter who was the in the WH. America never was all that great. Always hoping for a better future.
when the government and the courts are ok with sending people to foreign torture prisons for the rest of your life and the only quibble is the process of how you get there, the Republic is already dead.
There is so much evil in this administration the legal system can't keep up. Trump (and his Project 2025 jerks) has figured out how to do things faster than the legal system can respond. And, unfortunately, it is always individual human beings that pay.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (ycI94)
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Good morning!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (Cki93)
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Is there something Israel makes that we can't ourselves?
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(looks around in a panic, backs away from fd)
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(looks around in a panic, backs away from fd)
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (hI5JF)
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For new heights in stupidity, my phone weather app:
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
Oh, FFS.
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
Oh, FFS.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (bss/y)
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Trump's tariff gambit isn't "just" affected the global markets and the US position with other countries regarding trade imbalances.
It's also messing with the globalist's piggy bank(s).
IMO that alone would be a huge win... assuming their access to monies was severely curtailed.
Now, if he'd focus on Soros and his ilk specifically and with extreme prejudice....
It's also messing with the globalist's piggy bank(s).
IMO that alone would be a huge win... assuming their access to monies was severely curtailed.
Now, if he'd focus on Soros and his ilk specifically and with extreme prejudice....
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: one hour sober at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (P3X50)
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>>One of the problems with supporting the resistance in Iran is that the f*cking CIA and the State Department are retards. They don't understand Iran, and they usually suggest supporting the wrong people.
Disturbing thought. What if they do understand Iran?
Disturbing thought. What if they do understand Iran?
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (LkLld)
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And, RIP to former drummer for Blondie Clem Burke, who passed away at age 70 yesterday after a long battle with cancer.
An excellent and quite under appreciated drummer IMHO. RIP Clem.
And, RIP to former drummer for Blondie Clem Burke, who passed away at age 70 yesterday after a long battle with cancer.
An excellent and quite under appreciated drummer IMHO. RIP Clem.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:02 AM (x0n13)
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Would it not be better to vocally declare regime change and a free Iran a goal we should get behind.
The devil is in a details.
As a nation, we supported regime change in Afghanistan and Iraq and pushed for them to become "free" - where free translates as obedience to globohomo and all that they represent. The fact that Trump isn't of that ilk doesn't shield us from the next President, or the one after that.
Protests notwithstanding, I don't know that the people of Iran WANT to be free and, unless it's their goal, it's a recipe for failure.
I want Iran to be peaceful. I want them to knock off the terrorist shit. I want them to eschew nuclear weapons. I'd probably be willing to bad violence to achieve those goals. After that, though, it's on them.
The devil is in a details.
As a nation, we supported regime change in Afghanistan and Iraq and pushed for them to become "free" - where free translates as obedience to globohomo and all that they represent. The fact that Trump isn't of that ilk doesn't shield us from the next President, or the one after that.
Protests notwithstanding, I don't know that the people of Iran WANT to be free and, unless it's their goal, it's a recipe for failure.
I want Iran to be peaceful. I want them to knock off the terrorist shit. I want them to eschew nuclear weapons. I'd probably be willing to bad violence to achieve those goals. After that, though, it's on them.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:02 AM (ExV1e)
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Trump (and his Project 2025 jerks) has figured out how to do things faster than the legal system can respond.
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This is my favorite internet thing of the week. Surely they know, right?
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This is my favorite internet thing of the week. Surely they know, right?
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:03 AM (hI5JF)
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Would it not be better to vocally declare regime change and a free Iran a goal we should get behind.
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The problem is then the world would have a bunch of free Iranians.
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The problem is then the world would have a bunch of free Iranians.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:04 AM (hI5JF)
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Is there something Israel makes that we can't ourselves?
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
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Why not simply let the market decide. Of course, on condition of fair trade.
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
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Why not simply let the market decide. Of course, on condition of fair trade.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:05 AM (P3X50)
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From Larry Corriea this morning:
“Ten minutes after the dire wolf return story broke:
Unscrupulous breeder: “Hear me out. DIREDOODLES.”
“Ten minutes after the dire wolf return story broke:
Unscrupulous breeder: “Hear me out. DIREDOODLES.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at April 08, 2025 08:06 AM (ngbZu)
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An excellent an quite under appreciated drummer IMHO. RIP Clem.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:02 AM (x0n13)
A very good hard rock drummer.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:02 AM (x0n13)
A very good hard rock drummer.
Posted by: dantesed at April 08, 2025 08:06 AM (Oy/m2)
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>>With the SCOTUS giving the green light to send people to foreign torture prisons, with or without due process, the US has officially collapsed and is now in a new era of dictatorship.
I guess the new talking point is "foreign torture prisons," huh?
Meanwhile, same people are happily claiming that white kid deserved to be stabbed in the heart at a track meet.
G\DU guys, Trump is not the problem. . .
I guess the new talking point is "foreign torture prisons," huh?
Meanwhile, same people are happily claiming that white kid deserved to be stabbed in the heart at a track meet.
G\DU guys, Trump is not the problem. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:07 AM (Cki93)
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How's the doom this morning?
Posted by: Grump928(c) at April 08, 2025 08:07 AM (Bxf+G)
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For new heights in stupidity, my phone weather app:
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
Oh, FFS.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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I had a yahoo article come up on my phone this morning about a group of scientists that have determined that trees in the rain forest purposely attract lightning to destroy competitors. They studied 100 trees, apparently.
No, really. That's the piece, and there were 100% people getting paid to study this, and they determined that the trees were performing this action, and - here's the whole point of the article and their funding - it might be helpful in finding ways of reducing Global Warming.
The comment section was the best, though. The faith of Science Believers is unwavering.
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
Oh, FFS.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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I had a yahoo article come up on my phone this morning about a group of scientists that have determined that trees in the rain forest purposely attract lightning to destroy competitors. They studied 100 trees, apparently.
No, really. That's the piece, and there were 100% people getting paid to study this, and they determined that the trees were performing this action, and - here's the whole point of the article and their funding - it might be helpful in finding ways of reducing Global Warming.
The comment section was the best, though. The faith of Science Believers is unwavering.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:07 AM (hI5JF)
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Yes, loved Clem Burke, AKA Elvis Ramone. Big part of the success of Blondie and played with many bands.
Posted by: Drums Go Silent In Bayonne at April 08, 2025 08:08 AM (G5+As)
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:09 AM (Cki93)
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Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47 Apr 7
.@SenJohnBarrasso: "Congress has given the President more and more authority on tariffs... The cattle producers are saying it is about time... Australia has sold $29 billion worth of beef in the United States, and we haven't been able to sell one hamburger in Australia because of barriers."
SeanCasGamer @SeanCasGamer 21h Replying to @RapidResponse47 @SenJohnBarrasso
He’s lying.
The entire beef industry, domestically and export market for Australia is less than $29B per year.
Australia exports $6B of beef to the US per year or about 20% of the amount he just lied about.
The reason American beef isn’t able to be sold in Australia is because it fails to meet health standards.
Even RFK Jr, your own HHS Secretary says quality standards of cattle products in America are low because of hormones your farmers feed them.
The bigger question Barrasso doesn’t answer is, “Why are Americans buying more expensive Australian beef ahead of American beef?”
If you can’t compete in your domestic market how on earth do you think your product will fare in Australia?
.@SenJohnBarrasso: "Congress has given the President more and more authority on tariffs... The cattle producers are saying it is about time... Australia has sold $29 billion worth of beef in the United States, and we haven't been able to sell one hamburger in Australia because of barriers."
SeanCasGamer @SeanCasGamer 21h Replying to @RapidResponse47 @SenJohnBarrasso
He’s lying.
The entire beef industry, domestically and export market for Australia is less than $29B per year.
Australia exports $6B of beef to the US per year or about 20% of the amount he just lied about.
The reason American beef isn’t able to be sold in Australia is because it fails to meet health standards.
Even RFK Jr, your own HHS Secretary says quality standards of cattle products in America are low because of hormones your farmers feed them.
The bigger question Barrasso doesn’t answer is, “Why are Americans buying more expensive Australian beef ahead of American beef?”
If you can’t compete in your domestic market how on earth do you think your product will fare in Australia?
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:09 AM (/tzYP)
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SeanCasGamer @SeanCasGamer
The entire premise these chuckleheads are working from is that American products are so super amazing that if tariffs or regulations were removed everyone would be desperate for them.
That’s patently false.
There are no significant car tariffs in Australia for US cars and nobody buys those either… there’s no domestic automaker here or high tariffs yet these amazing vehicles America produces are a minor player in Australia (aside from Tesla who make great products). Why is that?
These people line Barrasso just go on TV and lie to you.
Verizure @verizure 21h Replying to @RapidResponse47 @SenJohnBarrasso
US cannot sell beef as your American cattle could have an infection that cannot be imported to Australia.
"bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was detected in 2003"
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MAHA doesn't apply to growth hormone and high fructose corn syrup re. US sugar tariffs.
The entire premise these chuckleheads are working from is that American products are so super amazing that if tariffs or regulations were removed everyone would be desperate for them.
That’s patently false.
There are no significant car tariffs in Australia for US cars and nobody buys those either… there’s no domestic automaker here or high tariffs yet these amazing vehicles America produces are a minor player in Australia (aside from Tesla who make great products). Why is that?
These people line Barrasso just go on TV and lie to you.
Verizure @verizure 21h Replying to @RapidResponse47 @SenJohnBarrasso
US cannot sell beef as your American cattle could have an infection that cannot be imported to Australia.
"bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was detected in 2003"
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MAHA doesn't apply to growth hormone and high fructose corn syrup re. US sugar tariffs.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:09 AM (/tzYP)
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Zero-for-Zero tariffs from the EU is great start but that’s just the start of the problem.
The rest of it relates to all the non-tariff barriers the Europeans deploy to either inhibit American companies from selling products or services there to the constant regulatory and statutory fees, fines, and other monetary penalties the EU levels against our corporations on a regular basis.
That’s going to be a real knock-down, drag-out.
Then we hit the biggest stumbling block with the EU; agricultural tariffs, subsidies, and regulations.
And that’s when we’ll see them dig in the heels of their Italian made $1000 shoes, and try to show us who’s boss.
The rest of it relates to all the non-tariff barriers the Europeans deploy to either inhibit American companies from selling products or services there to the constant regulatory and statutory fees, fines, and other monetary penalties the EU levels against our corporations on a regular basis.
That’s going to be a real knock-down, drag-out.
Then we hit the biggest stumbling block with the EU; agricultural tariffs, subsidies, and regulations.
And that’s when we’ll see them dig in the heels of their Italian made $1000 shoes, and try to show us who’s boss.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 08, 2025 08:10 AM (6ydKt)
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Mornin’, All. Happy Tuesday.
There is no point in negotiating with Muslims. They’ll just lie, and justify it to themselves as taqiyya.
There is no point in negotiating with Muslims. They’ll just lie, and justify it to themselves as taqiyya.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:11 AM (77rzZ)
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Morning Horde, thx JJ.
Dow Futures up over 1100. Fun to watch the left twitch when stuff like this comes up. The left so loves to be miserable
Dow Futures up over 1100. Fun to watch the left twitch when stuff like this comes up. The left so loves to be miserable
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 08, 2025 08:12 AM (6TePA)
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All the Ukrainian Known Knowns
I believe this was previously published somewhere else and linked in the MR. The content looks very familiar to me.
I believe this was previously published somewhere else and linked in the MR. The content looks very familiar to me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:12 AM (ExV1e)
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Verizure @verizure 21h Replying to @RapidResponse47 @SenJohnBarrasso
US cannot sell beef as your American cattle could have an infection that cannot be imported to Australia.
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This will be an interesting thing to watch play out. Chicken vs egg
If tariffs were in place, did the American companies decide "screw it, we're going to load this food up with hormones since we can't export it anyway"
I'm betting it's a big mixture of everything.
US cannot sell beef as your American cattle could have an infection that cannot be imported to Australia.
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This will be an interesting thing to watch play out. Chicken vs egg
If tariffs were in place, did the American companies decide "screw it, we're going to load this food up with hormones since we can't export it anyway"
I'm betting it's a big mixture of everything.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:13 AM (hI5JF)
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Mahmoud Khalil goes before an immigration judge today @ 2:00 pm ET.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:13 AM (NpAcC)
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From Larry Corriea this morning:
“Ten minutes after the dire wolf return story broke:
Unscrupulous breeder: “Hear me out. DIREDOODLES.”
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If that makes them hypoallergenic, woohoo! Sign me up for a few!
“Ten minutes after the dire wolf return story broke:
Unscrupulous breeder: “Hear me out. DIREDOODLES.”
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If that makes them hypoallergenic, woohoo! Sign me up for a few!
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:13 AM (/tzYP)
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The comment section was the best, though. The faith of Science Believers is unwavering.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:07 AM (hI5JF)
Thunderstorms: known for their pinpoint accuracy. Veritable JDAMs they are.
Well, if the trees have declared war... break out the Daisy Cutters.
Posted by: Boron Cobbie - Mothers are teaching their daughters to be workers, not wives at April 08, 2025 08:07 AM (hI5JF)
Thunderstorms: known for their pinpoint accuracy. Veritable JDAMs they are.
Well, if the trees have declared war... break out the Daisy Cutters.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:14 AM (bss/y)
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Persians were selling carpets for a lot longer than Trump was making deals. Iran will drag it out for 200 years, while building nukes.
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 08:14 AM (g47mK)
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I had a yahoo article come up on my phone this morning about a group of scientists that have determined that trees in the rain forest purposely attract lightning to destroy competitors. They studied 100 trees, apparently.
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So, they make themselves more attractive then. It certainly works with humans.
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So, they make themselves more attractive then. It certainly works with humans.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (/tzYP)
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Mahmoud Khalil goes before an immigration judge today @ 2:00 pm ET.
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Free as a bird and I’ll award you Trump Tower for your troubles.
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Free as a bird and I’ll award you Trump Tower for your troubles.
Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (j7kwH)
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>>If tariffs were in place, did the American companies decide "screw it, we're going to load this food up with hormones since we can't export it anyway"
Bill Gates and his quest to vaccinate livestock probably factors in there somewhere. . .
Bill Gates and his quest to vaccinate livestock probably factors in there somewhere. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (Cki93)
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53 >>Unscrupulous breeder: “Hear me out. DIREDOODLES.”
Would you believe "direweenies?!"
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:09 AM (Cki93)
It probably says what a goof I am for dogs, but I looked at the pic of 'Direwolf' and thought: Awww, what a big fluffy puppy.'
Would you believe "direweenies?!"
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:09 AM (Cki93)
It probably says what a goof I am for dogs, but I looked at the pic of 'Direwolf' and thought: Awww, what a big fluffy puppy.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (bss/y)
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Further to my question about whether the CIA and State understand the Middle East and do what seems like stupid and anti-American things anyway this is a pretty enlightening video.
It's long so be prepared. I haven't been able to listen to all of it yet but it's pretty obvious our intel and diplomatic organizations have been betraying us for a long time.
Who gave the 11 9/11 hijackers visas? Yep.
https://tinyurl.com/2ed7cm9k
By the way, the last time we did a regime change in Iran we got the mullahs and decades of terror. Be careful what you ask for.
It's long so be prepared. I haven't been able to listen to all of it yet but it's pretty obvious our intel and diplomatic organizations have been betraying us for a long time.
Who gave the 11 9/11 hijackers visas? Yep.
https://tinyurl.com/2ed7cm9k
By the way, the last time we did a regime change in Iran we got the mullahs and decades of terror. Be careful what you ask for.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (LkLld)
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I think the "direct talks" is just a fig leaf of an olive branch to Iran.
It's a way to say "hey, listen... I tried to talk with them but they're despotic psychopaths bent on world annihilation."
Then the MOABs start to fall.
It's a way to say "hey, listen... I tried to talk with them but they're despotic psychopaths bent on world annihilation."
Then the MOABs start to fall.
Posted by: Defenestratus at April 08, 2025 08:16 AM (WYStd)
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Iran: we don't need yet another war there. But if we have to...
Our talk should be threatening, and if (or really WHEN, given our lack of following through over the years) they ignore us, big ass air strikes to start with. No intermediaries.
We have to show we're serious.
Our talk should be threatening, and if (or really WHEN, given our lack of following through over the years) they ignore us, big ass air strikes to start with. No intermediaries.
We have to show we're serious.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:16 AM (aYmFI)
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By the way, the last time we did a regime change in Iran we got the mullahs and decades of terror. Be careful what you ask for.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (LkLld)
Yeah, it is hard to ask for a mulligan when you destroy a society.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (LkLld)
Yeah, it is hard to ask for a mulligan when you destroy a society.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:17 AM (bss/y)
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"Americans have become increasingly wary of the “net zero” and other modern-day green movements after so many of their doom-filled prophecies of imminent environmental disaster failed to come true."
LOL. "so many of"? Why so generous?
You can't point to ONE ... SINGLE ... MEANINGFUL ... PREDICTION ..., whether "doom-filled" or not. EVERY SINGLE climate model that was part of the declared "settled science" got it wrong. (Note that in REAL science, you actually wait to see if reality matches the prediction, before accepting a theory, and NOTHING is ever really considered "settled").
These days, they go with observing any unusual weather pattern, and declaring it as "proof", whether it's hot or cold. But there have ALWAYS been unusual weather events.
LOL. "so many of"? Why so generous?
You can't point to ONE ... SINGLE ... MEANINGFUL ... PREDICTION ..., whether "doom-filled" or not. EVERY SINGLE climate model that was part of the declared "settled science" got it wrong. (Note that in REAL science, you actually wait to see if reality matches the prediction, before accepting a theory, and NOTHING is ever really considered "settled").
These days, they go with observing any unusual weather pattern, and declaring it as "proof", whether it's hot or cold. But there have ALWAYS been unusual weather events.
Posted by: MrExcitement at April 08, 2025 08:17 AM (hOOi9)
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50 How's the doom this morning?
Posted by: Grump928(c)
Wonderful. The Left was super stoked Monday, seeing the stock market tanking, courts ruling against Trump, and after nationwide protests on the weekend that they think were really successful and accomplished something(?)
Then, that afternoon, nations rushed to negotiate with Trump on tariffs, SCOTUS smacked down a district court's overreach (also firing a warning shot for others to heed), so they're back to lamenting the downfall of society (even though they hate it(?))
A good day, and who knows what wins Trump will crush them with over the remaining 4 days of the work week lol
Posted by: Grump928(c)
Wonderful. The Left was super stoked Monday, seeing the stock market tanking, courts ruling against Trump, and after nationwide protests on the weekend that they think were really successful and accomplished something(?)
Then, that afternoon, nations rushed to negotiate with Trump on tariffs, SCOTUS smacked down a district court's overreach (also firing a warning shot for others to heed), so they're back to lamenting the downfall of society (even though they hate it(?))
A good day, and who knows what wins Trump will crush them with over the remaining 4 days of the work week lol
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 08, 2025 08:17 AM (ycI94)
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Was surprised, almost horrified, that JJS did not cover the dire wolf story in the ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY section. Biggest story of the week, maybe of the year.
Posted by: Stegosaurus next? at April 08, 2025 08:19 AM (G5+As)
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This is what I voted for:
Catholic Bishops ending refugee work with federal government
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) says they will not renew 50-year-old agreements with the federal government to provide children's services and refugee support.
This comes after the Trump administration killed all funding to the USCCB, which is one the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the world.
They say the “heartbreaking” decision follows the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding for refugee resettlement.
Catholic Bishops ending refugee work with federal government
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) says they will not renew 50-year-old agreements with the federal government to provide children's services and refugee support.
This comes after the Trump administration killed all funding to the USCCB, which is one the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the world.
They say the “heartbreaking” decision follows the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding for refugee resettlement.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:19 AM (Cki93)
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By the way, the last time we did a regime change in Iran we got the mullahs and decades of terror. Be careful what you ask for.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (LkLld)
We should start with complete sanctions, and then see how the Iranian people deal with the Mullahs. Trying to pick sides is a very bad idea. If they choose another crazy Muslim theocratic dictatorship, then just keep the sanctions on.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:15 AM (LkLld)
We should start with complete sanctions, and then see how the Iranian people deal with the Mullahs. Trying to pick sides is a very bad idea. If they choose another crazy Muslim theocratic dictatorship, then just keep the sanctions on.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at April 08, 2025 08:21 AM (Mu170)
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The only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to the government when it deserves it.
-- Mark Twain
"My country - may she always be in the right, but my country, right or wrong."
-- Stephen Decatur
-- Mark Twain
"My country - may she always be in the right, but my country, right or wrong."
-- Stephen Decatur
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 08, 2025 08:21 AM (Q0kLU)
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> Further to my question about whether the CIA and State understand the Middle East and do what seems like stupid and anti-American things anyway this is a pretty enlightening video.
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IMO the CIA and State Dept have been infiltrated by (insert enemy regime here) agents since WWII. I think it's pretty well known that Iran has quite a few of them inside State, and IIRC DoD too. So it's probably no surprise that our intelligence, state and defense departments continually screw us over when attempting to affect regime change in (insert overseas location here).
TL;DR: those US entities are not working for Americans.
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IMO the CIA and State Dept have been infiltrated by (insert enemy regime here) agents since WWII. I think it's pretty well known that Iran has quite a few of them inside State, and IIRC DoD too. So it's probably no surprise that our intelligence, state and defense departments continually screw us over when attempting to affect regime change in (insert overseas location here).
TL;DR: those US entities are not working for Americans.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:21 AM (Q4IgG)
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>>It probably says what a goof I am for dogs, but I looked at the pic of 'Direwolf' and thought: Awww, what a big fluffy puppy.'
You are not alone!
You are not alone!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:21 AM (Cki93)
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They say the “heartbreaking” decision follows the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding for refugee resettlement.
If you want to break the law, ask the Vatican to fund it instead of us. Or ask your parishioners to chip in.
If you want to break the law, ask the Vatican to fund it instead of us. Or ask your parishioners to chip in.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 08:21 AM (NR6c1)
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75 Was surprised, almost horrified, that JJS did not cover the dire wolf story in the ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY section. Biggest story of the week, maybe of the year.
Posted by: Stegosaurus next? at April 08, 2025 08:19 AM (G5+As)
From the article:
"Dire wolves roamed both North and South America, preying on ancient horses, camels, sloths, and bison."
Also:
"Currently, the wolves are living on a private 2,000-acre facility at an undisclosed location in the northern United States. Some native nations have expressed interest in eventually providing land where dire wolves can once again roam freely."
Um, guys. Do you see the problem? Have extra herds of horses, sloths, camels and bison to provide enough food for these guys?
Posted by: Stegosaurus next? at April 08, 2025 08:19 AM (G5+As)
From the article:
"Dire wolves roamed both North and South America, preying on ancient horses, camels, sloths, and bison."
Also:
"Currently, the wolves are living on a private 2,000-acre facility at an undisclosed location in the northern United States. Some native nations have expressed interest in eventually providing land where dire wolves can once again roam freely."
Um, guys. Do you see the problem? Have extra herds of horses, sloths, camels and bison to provide enough food for these guys?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:22 AM (bss/y)
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For new heights in stupidity, my phone weather app:
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
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A siege? LOL Of course, the purpose is to frighten with words that will propel the global warming myth. It's not like April is known for raucous weather or anything...
I still vividly remember the early 70s tornados-palooza that happened in SW Ohio when we were all planning for the coming ice age that never came.
'From Tornadoes to Floods: April's Severe Weather Siege'
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A siege? LOL Of course, the purpose is to frighten with words that will propel the global warming myth. It's not like April is known for raucous weather or anything...
I still vividly remember the early 70s tornados-palooza that happened in SW Ohio when we were all planning for the coming ice age that never came.
Posted by: Lady in Black at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (qBdHI)
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Honestly, I don't much care who runs Iran.
I care very much what they do outside the country.
If they can't play nice, get kinetic until they do.
Do not fight on their terms.
I care very much what they do outside the country.
If they can't play nice, get kinetic until they do.
Do not fight on their terms.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (aYmFI)
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It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (NpAcC)
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The EU offered "zero for zero" tariffs on manufactured goods.
Nope. We have to sell you beef and everything else.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (ZmEVT)
More important than all that is that EU should not be permitted to place restrictions/commitments on US companies which are anathema to the US.
Nope. We have to sell you beef and everything else.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (ZmEVT)
More important than all that is that EU should not be permitted to place restrictions/commitments on US companies which are anathema to the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (x0n13)
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How's the doom this morning?
Posted by: Grump928(c)
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Lesotho and Madagascar are still raping the US so, same same.
Posted by: Grump928(c)
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Lesotho and Madagascar are still raping the US so, same same.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (/tzYP)
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Very sweet and heartbreaking pic, JJ.
Posted by: Lady in Black at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (qBdHI)
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If you want to break the law, ask the Vatican to fund it instead of us. Or ask your parishioners to chip in.
Posted by: NR Pax
Pope can well afford it. He's got a thousand dollars worth of paint on the ceiling alone!
Posted by: NR Pax
Pope can well afford it. He's got a thousand dollars worth of paint on the ceiling alone!
Posted by: Archie Bunker-Art Critic at April 08, 2025 08:25 AM (G5+As)
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Haviv Rettig Gur @havivrettiggur Apr 3
This is...an unwise move, America.
Israel cut tariffs to zero, as asked, and still faces a huge 17% tariff.
1. Another journalist with an opinion.
2. Israel cut tariffs AFTER the 17% was announced. Will it be 17% after Netanyahu's visit? I don't know, and nether does this fella.
This is...an unwise move, America.
Israel cut tariffs to zero, as asked, and still faces a huge 17% tariff.
1. Another journalist with an opinion.
2. Israel cut tariffs AFTER the 17% was announced. Will it be 17% after Netanyahu's visit? I don't know, and nether does this fella.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:25 AM (ExV1e)
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DIdn't see it.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (x0n13)
https://tinyurl.com/mrypwhkx
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:24 AM (x0n13)
https://tinyurl.com/mrypwhkx
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (Cki93)
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>>We should start with complete sanctions, and then see how the Iranian people deal with the Mullahs. Trying to pick sides is a very bad idea. If they choose another crazy Muslim theocratic dictatorship, then just keep the sanctions on.
I'm a lot more comfortable with that approach. Put them in a tight box and keep turning the ratchet. They were pretty inconsequential during Trump's first term of maximum pressure and when they do flare up hit them hard.
We have an almost perfect failure rate with regime change wherever we've tried it. The law of unintended consequences always bites us in the ass. Squeeze the leadership, encourage the forces of freedom but be very careful to make sure this is their revolution and not ours.
I'm a lot more comfortable with that approach. Put them in a tight box and keep turning the ratchet. They were pretty inconsequential during Trump's first term of maximum pressure and when they do flare up hit them hard.
We have an almost perfect failure rate with regime change wherever we've tried it. The law of unintended consequences always bites us in the ass. Squeeze the leadership, encourage the forces of freedom but be very careful to make sure this is their revolution and not ours.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (LkLld)
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In just over 3 weeks an ODA with one. Northern Alliance element rolled up the Taliban and took Mazar Al Sharif. Inside of six months we had the whole thing pretty rolled up.
In Iraq, in about three weeks from go, we were eating food out of Saddam’s fridge. Certain elements advised very strongly that we keep most of the military in place and give the Baathists a seat at the table.
Then the DoS got involved, politics took over and the men on the ground paid the price.
Never, ever underestimate the ability of the DoS to fuck things up. There are also some very good people in the agency. But there are also some careerists who have teamed up with DoS to override those who are wiser. Think long and hard before we get involved in Iran. I don’t care who is in charge because a lot of the same people are still doing the leg work.
In Iraq, in about three weeks from go, we were eating food out of Saddam’s fridge. Certain elements advised very strongly that we keep most of the military in place and give the Baathists a seat at the table.
Then the DoS got involved, politics took over and the men on the ground paid the price.
Never, ever underestimate the ability of the DoS to fuck things up. There are also some very good people in the agency. But there are also some careerists who have teamed up with DoS to override those who are wiser. Think long and hard before we get involved in Iran. I don’t care who is in charge because a lot of the same people are still doing the leg work.
Posted by: Marcus T at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (mMbvc)
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U.S. Military Opposition to the Trump Administration A Matter of Concern
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I assume high level folks that see their consulting and other big money post cake military gigs threatened.
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I assume high level folks that see their consulting and other big money post cake military gigs threatened.
Posted by: Boron Quidquid - Moms lie to daughters because they compete against them for men at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (VgEZL)
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What a sweet picture up top. You are a kind man, JJ.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (SfhV1)
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to send people to foreign torture prisons
This is why I need DU Transmissions. I had been wondering how the Left could possibly defend foreign murderous gang members, and now I know. They don't see MS-13 members as foreign (thanks to "global citizen" BS), as murderous ("over-incarceration" and besides the victims were probably MAGA types), or belonging to MS-13 ("face tattoos aren't proof!").
My word, the Left will really excuse anything, won't they?
This is why I need DU Transmissions. I had been wondering how the Left could possibly defend foreign murderous gang members, and now I know. They don't see MS-13 members as foreign (thanks to "global citizen" BS), as murderous ("over-incarceration" and besides the victims were probably MAGA types), or belonging to MS-13 ("face tattoos aren't proof!").
My word, the Left will really excuse anything, won't they?
Posted by: pookysgirl, keeping things moving at April 08, 2025 08:27 AM (Wt5PA)
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how about Amy huh? great pick!
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 08:27 AM (Pv3Rg)
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" It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Posted by: redridinghood"
Followed by Be Nice To Dire Wolves Day.
Posted by: redridinghood"
Followed by Be Nice To Dire Wolves Day.
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 08:28 AM (vFG9F)
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93 >>It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Celebrate briefly?
Posted by: Lizzy
Ha! My former employer knew what to do with them. Tortured, shot, and sent to the Russian Front!
Celebrate briefly?
Posted by: Lizzy
Ha! My former employer knew what to do with them. Tortured, shot, and sent to the Russian Front!
Posted by: Major Hochstetter at April 08, 2025 08:29 AM (G5+As)
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It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
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Shouldn't that be held on the shortest day of the year instead??
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Shouldn't that be held on the shortest day of the year instead??
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:29 AM (/tzYP)
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good morning! if you check on my post yesterday, I did in fact win my sad little work pool
go Gators!
either way I thought it was a good game. the reffing was irritating. but both teams really gave their all
go Gators!
either way I thought it was a good game. the reffing was irritating. but both teams really gave their all
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Its funny, Trump is a NAZI for sending central American illegals home, but Hamas are brave anti-colonialists for murdering toddlers.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (t0Rmr)
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When I awoke, the dire wolf
Six hundred pounds of sin
Was grinning at my window
All I said was, "Come on in"
Don't murder me
I beg of you don't murder me
Please, don't murder me
Six hundred pounds of sin
Was grinning at my window
All I said was, "Come on in"
Don't murder me
I beg of you don't murder me
Please, don't murder me
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (LkLld)
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> "2. Israel cut tariffs AFTER the 17% was announced."
Before. And they were very upset, because they thought it would get them out of the firing line.
Before. And they were very upset, because they thought it would get them out of the firing line.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Z6rXo)
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Have you called your Saul yet for International Be Kind To Lawyers Day?? You'd better!
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (/tzYP)
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It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Celebrate briefly?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (Cki93)
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Yes, at the bar.
Celebrate briefly?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:26 AM (Cki93)
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Yes, at the bar.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (P3X50)
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Morning again, news folken! Thanks to JJ for his epic daily reporting.
Willowed: wolfus, if you are here, just wanted to offer my congratulations on your never-ending summer vacation.
So glad you finally decided to do it!
Onward, to a better, happier place to live.
Hoping your meeting with Miss Linda goes better than you expect.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 08, 2025
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I'll tell ya, TT, right now it does feel like a vacation -- as though in a week I'll need to get back to work and my commute. I know I don't -- but it seems that way right now.
Linda has had a migraine and felt pretty punk the last few days, so no Grand Discussion yet. In the meantime I'm cleaning up my place and my car, getting the finances in order, and just enjoying myself a bit. The road trip I'm still planning for later this month.
Willowed: wolfus, if you are here, just wanted to offer my congratulations on your never-ending summer vacation.
So glad you finally decided to do it!
Onward, to a better, happier place to live.
Hoping your meeting with Miss Linda goes better than you expect.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 08, 2025
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I'll tell ya, TT, right now it does feel like a vacation -- as though in a week I'll need to get back to work and my commute. I know I don't -- but it seems that way right now.
Linda has had a migraine and felt pretty punk the last few days, so no Grand Discussion yet. In the meantime I'm cleaning up my place and my car, getting the finances in order, and just enjoying myself a bit. The road trip I'm still planning for later this month.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (YSQJG)
Posted by: Wild eyed guy in a bowler at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (vFG9F)
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98 My word, the Left will really excuse anything, won't they?
Posted by: pookysgirl, keeping things moving
They have an utter hatred of this country so anyone who acts against it is a noble hero in their eyes.
Posted by: pookysgirl, keeping things moving
They have an utter hatred of this country so anyone who acts against it is a noble hero in their eyes.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 08:31 AM (NR6c1)
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Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at April 08, 2025 08:31 AM (53oGX)
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Shouldn't that be held on the shortest day of the year instead??
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:29 AM (/tzYP)
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Or on April Fools' Day.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:29 AM (/tzYP)
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Or on April Fools' Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:31 AM (NpAcC)
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to send people to foreign torture prisons
Remember, all cultures are equal...but sending a Central American home is sending them to a torture prison...
Also its good the J6 protestors were beaten and sexually assaulted in prison.
Remember, all cultures are equal...but sending a Central American home is sending them to a torture prison...
Also its good the J6 protestors were beaten and sexually assaulted in prison.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 08:31 AM (t0Rmr)
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This "dire wolf" business . . . what do they think they'll *do* with these animals once they're fully-grown? Even if they are, say, 100 lbs. instead of 150, we're still talking about big powerful WILD animals.
I know I'd love to see one in the flesh. Its flesh, not mine.
I know I'd love to see one in the flesh. Its flesh, not mine.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 08, 2025 08:32 AM (YSQJG)
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Is there something Israel makes that we can't ourselves?
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
There's a fairly important distinction between can't and don't.
I suspect, admitted completely without evidence at this point, that Trump's initial tariffs are designed to get people to come talk. And it's working.
During the talks they can hammer out agreements on specifics. I've heard it suggested that Trump wants a 10% baseline tariff and thinks other countries should do the same - at least partially to offset the regulatory and inspection burden associated with international trade.
Trump has also said, previously, that he's not in favor of tariffs on things we cannot make in the US. For things which could be made in the US but aren't, there are lots of different options... for example, you could have a tariff designed to get some companies to on-shore with the understanding that it'll drop by some amount in the future as certain goal are met.
I assume that, in the long run, the goal is for each country to have tariff regime designed specifically for them but you can't start from that point.
Posted by: fd at April 08, 2025 07:51 AM (vFG9F)
There's a fairly important distinction between can't and don't.
I suspect, admitted completely without evidence at this point, that Trump's initial tariffs are designed to get people to come talk. And it's working.
During the talks they can hammer out agreements on specifics. I've heard it suggested that Trump wants a 10% baseline tariff and thinks other countries should do the same - at least partially to offset the regulatory and inspection burden associated with international trade.
Trump has also said, previously, that he's not in favor of tariffs on things we cannot make in the US. For things which could be made in the US but aren't, there are lots of different options... for example, you could have a tariff designed to get some companies to on-shore with the understanding that it'll drop by some amount in the future as certain goal are met.
I assume that, in the long run, the goal is for each country to have tariff regime designed specifically for them but you can't start from that point.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:32 AM (ExV1e)
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U.S. Military Opposition to the Trump Administration A Matter of Concern
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Seven Days inMay April
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Seven Days in
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:33 AM (/tzYP)
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This is why I need DU Transmissions. I had been wondering how the Left could possibly defend foreign murderous gang members, and now I know. They don't see MS-13 members as foreign (thanks to "global citizen" BS), as murderous ("over-incarceration" and besides the victims were probably MAGA types), or belonging to MS-13 ("face tattoos aren't proof!").
My word, the Left will really excuse anything, won't they?
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I’m saving myself til I get raped!
My word, the Left will really excuse anything, won't they?
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I’m saving myself til I get raped!
Posted by: Morbidly Obese Leftist Scrunt at April 08, 2025 08:33 AM (j7kwH)
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Microsoft tells me today is Pygmy Hippo Day.
Posted by: Gref at April 08, 2025 08:35 AM (aBgBM)
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:35 AM (/tzYP)
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Justin Amash
We should listen to this guy. Not only is he a lawyer, he has actual business experience, having worked for a year in his daddy's company between law school and being elected the first time.
We should listen to this guy. Not only is he a lawyer, he has actual business experience, having worked for a year in his daddy's company between law school and being elected the first time.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:35 AM (ExV1e)
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Justin Amash
We should listen to this guy. Not only is he a lawyer, he has actual business experience, having worked for a year in his daddy's company between law school and being elected the first time.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:35 AM (ExV1e)
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IIRC his family's company is very much in bed with the Chinese to make their crappy ass tools.
We should listen to this guy. Not only is he a lawyer, he has actual business experience, having worked for a year in his daddy's company between law school and being elected the first time.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:35 AM (ExV1e)
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IIRC his family's company is very much in bed with the Chinese to make their crappy ass tools.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:37 AM (aYmFI)
123
Is it okay to be kind to lawyers at the bottom of a swimming pool??
Posted by: dantesed at April 08, 2025 08:37 AM (Oy/m2)
124
Top 5 for US Trade deficit : China (1.2T), Mexico (295B), Vietnam (123B), Ireland (86B), Germany (85B). Of course the EU as a whole would be equivalent to China. So there you go. Then we have Taiwan, Japan and Korea. All our good friends.
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 08:38 AM (g47mK)
125
With the SCOTUS giving the green light to send people to foreign torture prisons, with or without due process...
Oh, man, if this were true... EL Salvador wouldn't be able to build torture prisons fast enough.
Oh, man, if this were true... EL Salvador wouldn't be able to build torture prisons fast enough.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:38 AM (ExV1e)
126
119 Microsoft tells me today is Pygmy Hippo Day.
Posted by: Gref
We need Moo Deng cam in sidebar 24/7.
Posted by: Gref
We need Moo Deng cam in sidebar 24/7.
Posted by: Litttle River Horse at April 08, 2025 08:39 AM (G5+As)
127
Lord, send comfort and healing to the Bibas family.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at April 08, 2025 08:39 AM (gDlxJ)
128
Attacking the man sure helps your argument.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:39 AM (/tzYP)
129
"US Military Opposition to Trump Administration a Matter of Concern."
Seven Days in April?
Interesting how many movies have been made over the last 50 years on "far-right," military-backed plots to overthrow or otherwise subvert the government but not a single one on a leftist-based conspiratsia (which modern history confirms are more more frequent around the globe).
Seven Days in April?
Interesting how many movies have been made over the last 50 years on "far-right," military-backed plots to overthrow or otherwise subvert the government but not a single one on a leftist-based conspiratsia (which modern history confirms are more more frequent around the globe).
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 08, 2025 08:39 AM (h/ffs)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:40 AM (P3X50)
131
Trump shows up in Chynah!
https://tinyurl.com/y98ry2py
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (P3X50)
Good impersonation but LED Tony wears the hair.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8xFlJnMCEYc
https://tinyurl.com/y98ry2py
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 08, 2025 08:01 AM (P3X50)
Good impersonation but LED Tony wears the hair.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8xFlJnMCEYc
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:41 AM (ExV1e)
132
In 1990 our trade deficit with Canada was 8B. In 2022 it became 78B.
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 08:42 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Pablo Escobar, free range zookeeper at April 08, 2025 08:42 AM (YPJDH)
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unusual_whales @unusual_whales 1h
Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said he plans to tell public health officials to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water
Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said he plans to tell public health officials to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:42 AM (/tzYP)
135
I'm so pleased and honored and humbled and grateful that a bunch of judges have granted (just barely) their exalted permission to our elected president to perform his Constitutionally entitled duties.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 08, 2025 08:43 AM (h/ffs)
136
59 All the Ukrainian Known Knowns
I believe this was previously published somewhere else and linked in the MR. The content looks very familiar to me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:12 AM (ExV1e)
Yeah, many authors and essays are posted on different sites on different days. I try not to repeat.
I believe this was previously published somewhere else and linked in the MR. The content looks very familiar to me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:12 AM (ExV1e)
Yeah, many authors and essays are posted on different sites on different days. I try not to repeat.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at April 08, 2025 08:44 AM (x0n13)
137
Re those "indirect talks" with Iran:
Iran's foreign minister will lead their delegation, while Steve Witkoff will lead ours. The delegations will remain in separate rooms. A mediator will shuttle notes from one to the other.
https://tinyurl.com/4vbt62bf
Iran's foreign minister will lead their delegation, while Steve Witkoff will lead ours. The delegations will remain in separate rooms. A mediator will shuttle notes from one to the other.
https://tinyurl.com/4vbt62bf
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 08, 2025 08:44 AM (paSBy)
138
The weird thing is, I don't think Trump is even particularly protectionist. I think his end goal is to come as close as possible to zeroing out tariffs over the medium term.
I think I'm a bit more protectionist than him. If it were me dragging these countries to the bargaining table, I'd probably withdraw from many if not all of our multilateral trade agreements.
Then I'd tell the first world economies from Japan to the UK, "look, free trade kicks ass and we're ready to go zero tariff if you are. Let's hammer out bilateral agreements and make some money!"
And I'd tolerate some degree of non-reciprocal tariffs from the undeveloped third-world economies that are trying to crawl out of the bronze age, because I'm not a total asshole. So I'd hammer out more bilateral agreements with them, clearly defining how much we're willing to tolerate.
But the industrialized third-world countries? I'd hammer them. I'd tell countries like China and Brazil and Vietnam "it's not just about tariffs. I plan to drastically cut regulation and tax rates, but until you bring yours up to meet ours, we're hitting you with a baseline tariff of X%. Stop undercutting us with slave labor and dirty industry.
I think I'm a bit more protectionist than him. If it were me dragging these countries to the bargaining table, I'd probably withdraw from many if not all of our multilateral trade agreements.
Then I'd tell the first world economies from Japan to the UK, "look, free trade kicks ass and we're ready to go zero tariff if you are. Let's hammer out bilateral agreements and make some money!"
And I'd tolerate some degree of non-reciprocal tariffs from the undeveloped third-world economies that are trying to crawl out of the bronze age, because I'm not a total asshole. So I'd hammer out more bilateral agreements with them, clearly defining how much we're willing to tolerate.
But the industrialized third-world countries? I'd hammer them. I'd tell countries like China and Brazil and Vietnam "it's not just about tariffs. I plan to drastically cut regulation and tax rates, but until you bring yours up to meet ours, we're hitting you with a baseline tariff of X%. Stop undercutting us with slave labor and dirty industry.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 08, 2025 08:46 AM (BI5O2)
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The take aways from SCOTUS smacking Boasburg down are:
1. The Enemy Aliens can appeal their arrest where they are arrested. That Habeas thing. Which limits the judge shopping.
2. All the government has to prove at such a hearing is the person in question meets requirements - member of the TdA, be over 14 years of age, and be in the US illegally.
3. The TROs can be appealed.
Now to run Boasburg out of office. Or have Congress simply defund the DC Circuit because Congress created this inferior court.
1. The Enemy Aliens can appeal their arrest where they are arrested. That Habeas thing. Which limits the judge shopping.
2. All the government has to prove at such a hearing is the person in question meets requirements - member of the TdA, be over 14 years of age, and be in the US illegally.
3. The TROs can be appealed.
Now to run Boasburg out of office. Or have Congress simply defund the DC Circuit because Congress created this inferior court.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:46 AM (cUqk2)
140
I’m saving myself til I get raped!
Posted by: Morbidly Obese Leftist Scrunt at April 08, 2025 08:33 AM (j7kwH)
I... wish you were joking.
Is that what's behind this? The desire for an ultimate "bad boy"? The most charitable explanation for that impulse that I can think of is that clearly "bad boys" have plenty of testosterone.
Posted by: Morbidly Obese Leftist Scrunt at April 08, 2025 08:33 AM (j7kwH)
I... wish you were joking.
Is that what's behind this? The desire for an ultimate "bad boy"? The most charitable explanation for that impulse that I can think of is that clearly "bad boys" have plenty of testosterone.
Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for control of her electronics at April 08, 2025 08:46 AM (Wt5PA)
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...sitting, dually elected president...
**********
Not sure if that's a typo or intentional, but let's just cover all our bases...
'Murica, F' Yeah!! - a limerick
The odd case of President Tom Dooley
Who was fairly elected, quite duly
He did donuts at dawn
On the east White House lawn
In his Dodge Ram 3500 Dually!
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Not sure if that's a typo or intentional, but let's just cover all our bases...
'Murica, F' Yeah!! - a limerick
The odd case of President Tom Dooley
Who was fairly elected, quite duly
He did donuts at dawn
On the east White House lawn
In his Dodge Ram 3500 Dually!
Posted by: muldoon at April 08, 2025 08:47 AM (/iMjX)
142
It is "don't be kind to ACB" day.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:47 AM (aYmFI)
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Hmmm, mean body weight of grey wolf is 88lbs. They are saying the average body weight of the direwolf is 150lbs.
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (bss/y)
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142 It is "don't be kind to ACB" day.
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:47 AM (aYmFI)
Yeah, Coney Island Barrett has been quite the disappointment....
Posted by: WitchDoktor at April 08, 2025 08:47 AM (aYmFI)
Yeah, Coney Island Barrett has been quite the disappointment....
Posted by: It's me donna at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (VE6XX)
145
The odd case of President Tom Dooley
Who was fairly elected, quite duly
He did donuts at dawn
On the east White House lawn
In his Dodge Ram 3500 Dually!
Posted by: muldoon at April 08,
LOL
Who was fairly elected, quite duly
He did donuts at dawn
On the east White House lawn
In his Dodge Ram 3500 Dually!
Posted by: muldoon at April 08,
LOL
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (BI5O2)
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> "132 In 1990 our trade deficit with Canada was 8B. In 2022 it became 78B."
That's because the US is borrowing more to cover the difference between what they want and what they can afford than they did back in 1990. The trade deficit is because of US policy, not foreigners.
That's because the US is borrowing more to cover the difference between what they want and what they can afford than they did back in 1990. The trade deficit is because of US policy, not foreigners.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (Z6rXo)
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YouTube just served up an ad for a TLC series called "1,000lb Sisters"
Prime dating material for Mr. Creosote and no one else.
Prime dating material for Mr. Creosote and no one else.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (cUqk2)
148
Morning JJ, and I agree. No Quarter for Iran. Child Killers
Posted by: Jonah at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM (YCxFk)
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139 The take aways from SCOTUS smacking Boasburg down are: ...
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:46 AM (cUqk2)
Helpful, thanks.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:46 AM (cUqk2)
Helpful, thanks.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM (h/ffs)
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Bond traders are passing around a rumor that 10 year bond rates rose yesterday afternoon because China suddenly started dumping American treasury bonds into the market, marking a major reduction in their holdings. Taking the money and running even while threatening "war of all kinds" sure doesn't sound like a friendly action!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM (RTw1W)
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Insurrection Barbie
@DefiyantlyFree
Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
@DefiyantlyFree
Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM (NpAcC)
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132. Great Stat runner, Thanks
Posted by: Jonah at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (YCxFk)
153
For the Heffalumps of Walmart, a dire wolf maybe the only apex predator capable of taking one down. Well besides Smilodon.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (cUqk2)
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I broke with orthodox free trade doctrine long ago and became a mercantilist. America first, baby!
Pure free trade says I should be a Nietzchean monad and always buy cheap for my own benefit, fuck my American neighbor. But when my American neighbor doesn't have a job, I wind up paying in all sorts of ways.
We've implemented policies over the years that have hollowed out our industrial base with adverse consequences for huge swathes of Americans. It's like upstate versus downstate New York writ large. Inflation adjusted wages for our working class have been flat for over 50 years, while everyone else has gained. C-suite executives especially. Things you don't learn in microeconomics.
The poster child for this is GE's Jack Welch, who led the charge to outsource. Hey Jack, you want to save a dime on making a light bulb, build your own navy. [Jack's success at GE was actually about "leveraging light bulbs"-- more on that later]
Pure free trade says I should be a Nietzchean monad and always buy cheap for my own benefit, fuck my American neighbor. But when my American neighbor doesn't have a job, I wind up paying in all sorts of ways.
We've implemented policies over the years that have hollowed out our industrial base with adverse consequences for huge swathes of Americans. It's like upstate versus downstate New York writ large. Inflation adjusted wages for our working class have been flat for over 50 years, while everyone else has gained. C-suite executives especially. Things you don't learn in microeconomics.
The poster child for this is GE's Jack Welch, who led the charge to outsource. Hey Jack, you want to save a dime on making a light bulb, build your own navy. [Jack's success at GE was actually about "leveraging light bulbs"-- more on that later]
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (Gqoy+)
155
So, Wolfus, you are finally retired?
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (77rzZ)
156
Hey there, morning people!
Posted by: Doof at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (vf0Y9)
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Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM
I guess that $1000 and over fines require Congressional action.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:49 AM
I guess that $1000 and over fines require Congressional action.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (Bxf+G)
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It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (NpAcC)
Fine. Today, and today only, they may have a blindfold and cigarette.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (NpAcC)
Fine. Today, and today only, they may have a blindfold and cigarette.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (ExV1e)
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153 For the Heffalumps of Walmart, a dire wolf maybe the only apex predator capable of taking one down. Well besides Smilodon.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (cUqk2)
Huh, so we replace wild sloth with... blue haired femcel shamus... I like the way you're thinking, anna.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (cUqk2)
Huh, so we replace wild sloth with... blue haired femcel shamus... I like the way you're thinking, anna.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (bss/y)
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SCOTUS over-ruling my TRO is an aggressive action that could well hamper my Presidency. Think twice, Justices!
Posted by: President James Boasberg at April 08, 2025 08:52 AM (QojiS)
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Is that what's behind this? The desire for an ultimate "bad boy"?
I had not considered that but it does make a lot of sense.
I had not considered that but it does make a lot of sense.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 08:52 AM (NR6c1)
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If anyone had watched that clip of Trump on Oprah in 1988, you would have understood where he is coming from, he attempting to get our “allies,” to play nice.
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The only thing that will be more shocking than how much our government has been working against us is how much different it is having a government working for us.
None of us here have ever lived under a federal government working for us.
Not since at least FDR has the whole of the fed been focused on what is best for America.
Every since that vile scumbag, it's been "what is best for Democrats."
Brief periods of war and Reagan didn't change that.
Make America Great Again is more than just an economic plan.
--
The only thing that will be more shocking than how much our government has been working against us is how much different it is having a government working for us.
None of us here have ever lived under a federal government working for us.
Not since at least FDR has the whole of the fed been focused on what is best for America.
Every since that vile scumbag, it's been "what is best for Democrats."
Brief periods of war and Reagan didn't change that.
Make America Great Again is more than just an economic plan.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 08, 2025 08:52 AM (r/ymJ)
163
Uh oh. Doof is here. Don't anyone mention pickleball.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:52 AM (77rzZ)
164
139. Napalitano on Newsmax claiming the SC ruling on the Aliens act is a huge setback for the DOJ and Trump as each deportee must have a hearing and how do you prove someone is a gang member.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (VHO8+)
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Unless you replace the Ginat Sloth with Stacey Abrams and Lizzo
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (cUqk2)
166
This might be more of a Book Thread question but are there any good fiction books about a war with China, like "Red Storm Rising" was to a war with the Soviet Union?
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (y9ksN)
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>>With the SCOTUS giving the green light to send people to foreign torture prisons, with or without due process...
This really has 'em spooked, huh?
What would these people do if Trump were even half the tyrant they've always claimed he was?
This really has 'em spooked, huh?
What would these people do if Trump were even half the tyrant they've always claimed he was?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:54 AM (Cki93)
168
The military -industrial complex is gonna weaponize the dire wolves . No one's gonna survive man
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 08, 2025 08:54 AM (6TePA)
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164 139. Napalitano on Newsmax claiming the SC ruling on the Aliens act is a huge setback for the DOJ and Trump as each deportee must have a hearing and how do you prove someone is a gang member.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (VHO8+)
I didn't like that part either.... What judges are gonna decide ? Can we hand pick them too ?
Posted by: Jen the original at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (VHO8+)
I didn't like that part either.... What judges are gonna decide ? Can we hand pick them too ?
Posted by: It's me donna at April 08, 2025 08:54 AM (VE6XX)
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164 139. Napalitano on Newsmax claiming the SC ruling on the Aliens act is a huge setback for the DOJ and Trump as each deportee must have a hearing and how do you prove someone is a gang member.
Posted by: Jen the original
He's right. The process is the punishment once again.
Posted by: Jen the original
He's right. The process is the punishment once again.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (/U5Yz)
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> Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
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It'd be easier to just cancel the debit cards the *biden administration gave them. Cards with up to 10's of thousands of dollars on them, refilled as necessary.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
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It'd be easier to just cancel the debit cards the *biden administration gave them. Cards with up to 10's of thousands of dollars on them, refilled as necessary.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Q4IgG)
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Well besides Smilodon.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (cUqk2)
I had a computer years ago that had a Smilodon brand case.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:50 AM (cUqk2)
I had a computer years ago that had a Smilodon brand case.
Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for control of her electronics at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Wt5PA)
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The military -industrial complex is gonna weaponize the dire wolves . No one's gonna survive man
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Not to worry. We'll keep them under control.
-- the penguins
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Not to worry. We'll keep them under control.
-- the penguins
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (77rzZ)
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>>That's because the US is borrowing more to cover the difference between what they want and what they can afford than they did back in 1990. The trade deficit is because of US policy, not foreigners.
I don't think anyone is denying that the US is responsible for a lot of the damage through bad trade deals like NAFTA but it's not all of it. If foreign sanctions on US products, including Canada, weren't a problem they wouldn't be rushing to drop them now.
I don't think anyone is denying that the US is responsible for a lot of the damage through bad trade deals like NAFTA but it's not all of it. If foreign sanctions on US products, including Canada, weren't a problem they wouldn't be rushing to drop them now.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (LkLld)
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Jen
The habeas ruling has been part of the 1798 Act since it was passed by Congress and signed by President Adams.
These five losers waived their Habeas ruling just so it could be put before Boasburg.
How to prove they are gang members? Well there is the problem of their US rap sheets.
The habeas ruling has been part of the 1798 Act since it was passed by Congress and signed by President Adams.
These five losers waived their Habeas ruling just so it could be put before Boasburg.
How to prove they are gang members? Well there is the problem of their US rap sheets.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (cUqk2)
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Thanks JJ!
I'm enjoying the trade articles. Canadian news is all Trump and tariffs all the time. Oh, and some election crap.
I found a bunch of my late father's hidden papers the other day.
INCLUDING BANK BOOKS! I wonder if they still have those around...
Everyone have a great day.
I'm enjoying the trade articles. Canadian news is all Trump and tariffs all the time. Oh, and some election crap.
I found a bunch of my late father's hidden papers the other day.
INCLUDING BANK BOOKS! I wonder if they still have those around...
Everyone have a great day.
Posted by: Stateless...86% - mental state clawing up from 10% at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (jvJvP)
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What would these people do if Trump were even half the tyrant they've always claimed he was?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:54 AM (Cki93)
Keep the disposable underwear companies in business?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:54 AM (Cki93)
Keep the disposable underwear companies in business?
Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for control of her electronics at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (Wt5PA)
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Not to worry. We'll keep them under control.
-- the penguins
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (77rzZ)
Count on us-- The Otters
Not to worry. We'll keep them under control.
-- the penguins
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (77rzZ)
Count on us-- The Otters
Posted by: It's me donna at April 08, 2025 08:56 AM (VE6XX)
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Napitilano is a huge never trumper. This is why I will not use the paywall to watch Newsmax
Posted by: Jonah at April 08, 2025 08:57 AM (YCxFk)
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>>Hmmm, mean body weight of grey wolf is 88lbs. They are saying the average body weight of the direwolf is 150lbs.
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
"I know, right?"
-- Ghost of Michael Crichton
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
"I know, right?"
-- Ghost of Michael Crichton
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 08:57 AM (Cki93)
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It's International Be Kind To Lawyers Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (NpAcC)
Fine. Today, and today only, they may have a blindfold and cigarette.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (ExV1e)
The Empress is lawyer-adjacent, so we should be kind to her.
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:23 AM (NpAcC)
Fine. Today, and today only, they may have a blindfold and cigarette.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 08:51 AM (ExV1e)
The Empress is lawyer-adjacent, so we should be kind to her.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 08, 2025 08:57 AM (Q0kLU)
182
The five TdA members should have appealed where they are being held. In this case in Texas. A Federal judge in Texas should have heard their appeal.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08:58 AM (cUqk2)
183
None of these criminals who are in our country legally are entitled to due process. Trump needs to ignore these bullshit rulings.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:58 AM (77rzZ)
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I agree with JJ. Trump should negotiate with the mullah's at the same time have his hand on the nuklear button. After the first round is complete push it and turn the entire region into a glass stove top. Those people are irredeemable.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 08:58 AM (/U5Yz)
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Libs of TikTok
@libsoftiktok
Idaho Governor just signed a ‘Medical Freedom Bill’ which protects citizens from being forced to undergo medical interventions as a condition of employment, education, or daily life.
No mask mandates. No vaccine mandates. Never again.
https://tinyurl.com/4ne9juz6
@libsoftiktok
Idaho Governor just signed a ‘Medical Freedom Bill’ which protects citizens from being forced to undergo medical interventions as a condition of employment, education, or daily life.
No mask mandates. No vaccine mandates. Never again.
https://tinyurl.com/4ne9juz6
Posted by: redridinghood at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (NpAcC)
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Wolves, penguins, and otters, oh, my!
Posted by: Dorothy at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (dg+HA)
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May GOD bless guide, and protect President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Amen
Amen
Posted by: Eromero at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (LHPAg)
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Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
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It'd be easier to just cancel the debit cards the *biden administration gave them. Cards with up to 10's of thousands of dollars on them, refilled as necessary.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Q4IgG)
Nah, I like the incentive structure. "The feeble old crook gave you idiots a shitload of our money.
Take the money back to your shithole, or we'll take all the money, put you on the street, and eventually hunt you down like the destitute dogs you are and send you back without a farthing to your name, in any event.
Get out, and consider that cash you've got a parting gift from the Americans you tried to fuck over."
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It'd be easier to just cancel the debit cards the *biden administration gave them. Cards with up to 10's of thousands of dollars on them, refilled as necessary.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Q4IgG)
Nah, I like the incentive structure. "The feeble old crook gave you idiots a shitload of our money.
Take the money back to your shithole, or we'll take all the money, put you on the street, and eventually hunt you down like the destitute dogs you are and send you back without a farthing to your name, in any event.
Get out, and consider that cash you've got a parting gift from the Americans you tried to fuck over."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (BI5O2)
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Remember, all cultures are equal...but sending a Central American home is sending them to a torture prison...
Posted by: 18-1
Also, we can't send Central and Southern Americans, or people from Caribbean islands, back to their homes, because they're high crime, oppressive, impoverished nations. But if Trump calls them "shithole countries", he's a racist fascist.
Posted by: 18-1
Also, we can't send Central and Southern Americans, or people from Caribbean islands, back to their homes, because they're high crime, oppressive, impoverished nations. But if Trump calls them "shithole countries", he's a racist fascist.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (JCZqz)
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47 150 pounds of cute, fluffy, bone-splintering carnivore. Coming soon in feral packs to a city near you!
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Gary P. Nabhan @GaryPNabhan Mar 29
In 2024, the United States had a trade deficit with Canada of approximately $100 billion. That represents an outflow of wealth from America which translates into lower GDP, employment, and tax revenue. It is in the interests of the USA to eliminate trade deficits with all countries.
Jene Sais-quoi @JustAGurLnSwedn Mar 29
Total Canadian exports to the USA: $412.7 billion USD U.S. population: 345 million
Per capita value = $412.7 billion ÷ 345 million = approximately $1,196 USD per person
Total U.S. exports to Canada: $348.41 billion
Canada’s population: 41.3 million
Per capita value = $348.41 billion ÷ 41.3 million = approximately $8,435 per person
Canadians purchased about $8,435 in goods per capita last year, from the USA
Americans purchased about $1,196 USD in goods per
capita last year, from Canada
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Remove just the crude oil from US-Can trade that has a 30% DISCOUNT off of world prices and Canada has a trade surplus with the US.
In 2024, the United States had a trade deficit with Canada of approximately $100 billion. That represents an outflow of wealth from America which translates into lower GDP, employment, and tax revenue. It is in the interests of the USA to eliminate trade deficits with all countries.
Jene Sais-quoi @JustAGurLnSwedn Mar 29
Total Canadian exports to the USA: $412.7 billion USD U.S. population: 345 million
Per capita value = $412.7 billion ÷ 345 million = approximately $1,196 USD per person
Total U.S. exports to Canada: $348.41 billion
Canada’s population: 41.3 million
Per capita value = $348.41 billion ÷ 41.3 million = approximately $8,435 per person
Canadians purchased about $8,435 in goods per capita last year, from the USA
Americans purchased about $1,196 USD in goods per
capita last year, from Canada
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Remove just the crude oil from US-Can trade that has a 30% DISCOUNT off of world prices and Canada has a trade surplus with the US.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (/tzYP)
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183 I meant "illegally." Sigh...
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 08:59 AM (77rzZ)
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Let's ask Grok!
"Trump’s own statements have been inconsistent—earlier claims pegged the "subsidy" at $100 million, then $100 billion, before settling on $200 billion. This escalation, without evidence, suggests he’s picking round numbers for rhetorical impact rather than relying on data. Economists and fact-checkers widely agree: a trade deficit isn’t a subsidy, and no credible breakdown supports $200 billion in annual U.S. support to Canada."
"Trump’s own statements have been inconsistent—earlier claims pegged the "subsidy" at $100 million, then $100 billion, before settling on $200 billion. This escalation, without evidence, suggests he’s picking round numbers for rhetorical impact rather than relying on data. Economists and fact-checkers widely agree: a trade deficit isn’t a subsidy, and no credible breakdown supports $200 billion in annual U.S. support to Canada."
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:00 AM (/tzYP)
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The Empress is merely the Empress, no other adjectives besides 'most puissant' should be used in association. 
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:00 AM (cUqk2)
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that work is already underway to declassify evidence of the Biden administration’s weaponization of the intelligence community.
Gabbard posted a response on social media to America First Legal’s post urging her to release the previous administration’s “classified domestic surveillance and censorship strategy.”
“The full extent of the Biden Administration’s abuse of federal national security authorities must be exposed,” said the nonprofit advocacy group formed by Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.
Gabbard posted a response on social media to America First Legal’s post urging her to release the previous administration’s “classified domestic surveillance and censorship strategy.”
“The full extent of the Biden Administration’s abuse of federal national security authorities must be exposed,” said the nonprofit advocacy group formed by Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:00 AM (RHGPo)
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It'd be easier to just cancel the debit cards the *biden administration gave them. Cards with up to 10's of thousands of dollars on them, refilled as necessary.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Q4IgG)
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All federal plastic was reduced to a $1 balance a while ago to cut out fraud and it is only be restored gradually.
I expect this applies to those cards as well.
Haven't heard shit about that. Maybe get DOGE over to the banks that issued them?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 08:55 AM (Q4IgG)
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All federal plastic was reduced to a $1 balance a while ago to cut out fraud and it is only be restored gradually.
I expect this applies to those cards as well.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:01 AM (ZOv7s)
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Uh oh. Doof is here. Don't anyone mention pickleball.
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I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 09:02 AM (y9ksN)
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If Trump can destroy the federal government's ability to punish us via taxation on income, he will give Americans freedoms they haven't had in over 100 years.
An economic boom never seen before in history.
It's not just the trillion dollars or so they directly collect.
It's the trillion dollars or more spent by Americans to comply by filing.
And the trillion more spent on accountants to comply.
What does America look like with at least $3 trillion unlocked from wasteful and useless activities?
$3 trillion redirected from a bottomless pit toward real economic activity?
Every year.
$3 trillion more spent on homes, cars, land, businesses, equipment, savings, etc.?
An economic boom never seen before in history.
It's not just the trillion dollars or so they directly collect.
It's the trillion dollars or more spent by Americans to comply by filing.
And the trillion more spent on accountants to comply.
What does America look like with at least $3 trillion unlocked from wasteful and useless activities?
$3 trillion redirected from a bottomless pit toward real economic activity?
Every year.
$3 trillion more spent on homes, cars, land, businesses, equipment, savings, etc.?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at April 08, 2025 09:02 AM (r/ymJ)
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DOJ just dropped documents about Routh, the would be assassin, trying to buy a rocket launcher from Ukraine, apparently with Z-man’s knowledge. He’s definitely not gonna get a favorable deal now.
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Trump DOJ Summons US Marshals to Warn Fired Biden-Era Pardon Attorney Over Testifying at 'Shadow' Hearing by Congressional Democrats – She Testifies Anyway
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:02 AM (RHGPo)
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Annapurna, thanks. It is so difficult to get actual correct info on tv news.
Posted by: Jen the original at April 08, 2025 09:02 AM (VHO8+)
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> "I don't think anyone is denying that the US is responsible for a lot of the damage through bad trade deals like NAFTA but it's not all of it. If foreign sanctions on US products, including Canada, weren't a problem they wouldn't be rushing to drop them now."
It's nothing to do with bad trade deals. It's because you're spending more than you earn, and borrowing to pay the difference. It's a symptom of the Federal deficit, not trade policy.
Canada's rushing to drop them because that's what Trump is demanding, not because it's the cause of the problem. It's good that they are, and Trump's achievement if he can bring about global free trade will be monumental and globally beneficial! Free trade is good, tariffs are bad, and everybody should drop them. But it's only good if he takes the deal and drops the tariffs when everyone else does. If he sticks to the trade deficit argument, it'll mess up the world until you get your budget balanced.
It's nothing to do with bad trade deals. It's because you're spending more than you earn, and borrowing to pay the difference. It's a symptom of the Federal deficit, not trade policy.
Canada's rushing to drop them because that's what Trump is demanding, not because it's the cause of the problem. It's good that they are, and Trump's achievement if he can bring about global free trade will be monumental and globally beneficial! Free trade is good, tariffs are bad, and everybody should drop them. But it's only good if he takes the deal and drops the tariffs when everyone else does. If he sticks to the trade deficit argument, it'll mess up the world until you get your budget balanced.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 09:02 AM (Z6rXo)
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>>DOJ just dropped documents about Routh, the would be assassin, trying to buy a rocket launcher from Ukraine, apparently with Z-man’s knowledge. He’s definitely not gonna get a favorable deal now.
Why am I not surprised?
Why am I not surprised?
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 09:03 AM (Cki93)
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Oh, that is a nice picture up top, JJ.
Well done!
Well done!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 09:04 AM (Cki93)
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The Vigilant Fox 🦊
@VigilantFox
NEW: Bill Maher just conceded what most of the media still won’t say—Trump is one of the most effective politicians of our time.
And this wasn’t a throwaway line. Maher meant it.
“Trump is one of the most effective politicians,” Maher told Chris Cuomo.
“Whatever you think of the policy and him as a person… just as a politician.”
What won Maher over? Raw authenticity and moments no one else in politics can pull off.
Maher continued:
“People are not savvy about issues, but they smell a phony a mile away… and that kind of shit, nobody else does it.”
Then he dropped two jaw-dropping examples where—even as a self-professed Trump critic—he had to give the man credit.
The first:
“When he did that thing where the guy came in from the Taliban and he said, ‘This is an aerial picture of your house. If during our withdrawal, one American is hurt, just know I know where you live.’”
“I was like, oh can we just play the music now? Because I don’t care it’s Donald Trump and he’s the worst person ever, blah, blah, blah—I F*CKING LOVE THAT!”
The Vigilant Fox 🦊
@VigilantFox
NEW: Bill Maher just conceded what most of the media still won’t say—Trump is one of the most effective politicians of our time.
And this wasn’t a throwaway line. Maher meant it.
“Trump is one of the most effective politicians,” Maher told Chris Cuomo.
“Whatever you think of the policy and him as a person… just as a politician.”
What won Maher over? Raw authenticity and moments no one else in politics can pull off.
Maher continued:
“People are not savvy about issues, but they smell a phony a mile away… and that kind of shit, nobody else does it.”
Then he dropped two jaw-dropping examples where—even as a self-professed Trump critic—he had to give the man credit.
The first:
“When he did that thing where the guy came in from the Taliban and he said, ‘This is an aerial picture of your house. If during our withdrawal, one American is hurt, just know I know where you live.’”
“I was like, oh can we just play the music now? Because I don’t care it’s Donald Trump and he’s the worst person ever, blah, blah, blah—I F*CKING LOVE THAT!”
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:04 AM (RHGPo)
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Hmmm, mean body weight of grey wolf is 88lbs. They are saying the average body weight of the direwolf is 150lbs.
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (bss/y)
Yes. We're going to have to endure a round of vapid "who would you rather meet in the woods, a man or a direwolf" videos.
Again guys... see the problem? As far as large scale reintroduction?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 08:48 AM (bss/y)
Yes. We're going to have to endure a round of vapid "who would you rather meet in the woods, a man or a direwolf" videos.
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197 Uh oh. Doof is here. Don't anyone mention pickleball.
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My guess is they weren't kosher.
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I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
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My guess is they weren't kosher.
Posted by: Now we're in a pickle at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (dg+HA)
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said he plans to tell public health officials to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water
I talked with my dentist about this actually. She said if you are brushing with a flouride toothpaste you don't need fluorinated water.
So I went and did some research myself and it seems the benefits of putting it in the water are probably beyond minimal for our current population. Basically good for youth that aren't brushing their teeth regularly but...they are going to get tooth decay anyway...and pointless for everyone else
I talked with my dentist about this actually. She said if you are brushing with a flouride toothpaste you don't need fluorinated water.
So I went and did some research myself and it seems the benefits of putting it in the water are probably beyond minimal for our current population. Basically good for youth that aren't brushing their teeth regularly but...they are going to get tooth decay anyway...and pointless for everyone else
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (t0Rmr)
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198 If Trump can destroy the federal government's ability to punish us via taxation on income, he will give Americans freedoms they haven't had in over 100 years.
just perfectly stated People's Hippo! nice Voice you have there.
THIS is how you starve the beast
just perfectly stated People's Hippo! nice Voice you have there.
THIS is how you starve the beast
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (Pv3Rg)
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The second:
“One time they were doing something, something was going on and he said, ‘You know what? When you come after New York, you got to go through me.’ It’s like, oh—hometown boy.”
Maher summed it all up:
“You know, he has those moments that no other politician has. And the Democrats have to find that guy.”
But let’s be real: they’ve been searching for years—and they’re still coming up empty.
“One time they were doing something, something was going on and he said, ‘You know what? When you come after New York, you got to go through me.’ It’s like, oh—hometown boy.”
Maher summed it all up:
“You know, he has those moments that no other politician has. And the Democrats have to find that guy.”
But let’s be real: they’ve been searching for years—and they’re still coming up empty.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (RHGPo)
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>>None of these criminals who are in our country legally are entitled to due process. Trump needs to ignore these bullshit rulings.
Axshullee, it's more complicated than that. See Antonin Scalia in Flores v. Reno.
But due process doesn't mean every illegal gets a court hearing thanks to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Napolitano is only partially correct. Most of the gang members won't get a hearing but many asylum seekers will and it has nothing to do with what the courts just decided.
Axshullee, it's more complicated than that. See Antonin Scalia in Flores v. Reno.
But due process doesn't mean every illegal gets a court hearing thanks to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Napolitano is only partially correct. Most of the gang members won't get a hearing but many asylum seekers will and it has nothing to do with what the courts just decided.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (LkLld)
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The take aways from SCOTUS smacking Boasburg down are:
1. The Enemy Aliens can appeal their arrest where they are arrested. That Habeas thing. Which limits the judge shopping.
2. All the government has to prove at such a hearing is the person in question meets requirements - member of the TdA, be over 14 years of age, and be in the US illegally.
3. The TROs can be appealed.
Now to run Boasburg out of office. Or have Congress simply defund the DC Circuit because Congress created this inferior court.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08
Works for me IF they stay in jail until the habeas hearing. And then Hire a bunch of habeas judges and provide them with a large "denied" stamp.
1. The Enemy Aliens can appeal their arrest where they are arrested. That Habeas thing. Which limits the judge shopping.
2. All the government has to prove at such a hearing is the person in question meets requirements - member of the TdA, be over 14 years of age, and be in the US illegally.
3. The TROs can be appealed.
Now to run Boasburg out of office. Or have Congress simply defund the DC Circuit because Congress created this inferior court.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 08
Works for me IF they stay in jail until the habeas hearing. And then Hire a bunch of habeas judges and provide them with a large "denied" stamp.
Posted by: LASue at April 08, 2025 09:05 AM (cNnYW)
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Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
This is the way. They are here to make money whether it be welfare or working under the table. Fining them takes away that incentive...
Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
This is the way. They are here to make money whether it be welfare or working under the table. Fining them takes away that incentive...
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:06 AM (t0Rmr)
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US futures up 2.5% across the board.
Nikkei was up 6%.
I’m so old I remember when Trump’s tariffs were going to mean the end of everyone’s 401k.
Nikkei was up 6%.
I’m so old I remember when Trump’s tariffs were going to mean the end of everyone’s 401k.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:06 AM (Y5yQx)
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197 Uh oh. Doof is here. Don't anyone mention pickleball.
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I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan
I'm souring on the activity myself.
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I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan
I'm souring on the activity myself.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 09:06 AM (/U5Yz)
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Posted by: President James Boasberg at April 08, 2025 08:52 AM (QojiS)
I believe he styles himself James Boasberg, Lawgiver.
I believe he styles himself James Boasberg, Lawgiver.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:06 AM (ExV1e)
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*It is so difficult to get actual correct info on tv news.*
Posted by: Hahahahaha at April 08, 2025 09:07 AM (dg+HA)
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I cannot understand the popularity of "White Lotus."
It's just another 'we hate rich people' piece, with some special hate reserved for straight, white men. I have a colleague who cannot stop raving about it -- she's also the most radical Lefty at work. Coincidence? I think not. . .
We've just started the 3rd season of The Chosen.
Have heard from a friend that the movies are great, and essentially the 3 movies = season 5.
It's just another 'we hate rich people' piece, with some special hate reserved for straight, white men. I have a colleague who cannot stop raving about it -- she's also the most radical Lefty at work. Coincidence? I think not. . .
We've just started the 3rd season of The Chosen.
Have heard from a friend that the movies are great, and essentially the 3 movies = season 5.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 09:07 AM (Cki93)
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Hey Routh we'll pardon you upon a completion of a tour of duty on the front line for the Ukraine. . Take the Vindmans with you
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 08, 2025 09:07 AM (6TePA)
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Jen
Andrew Branca posted a 40-minute video on YouTube that spent equal parts being happy on the smackdown and on the meat of the ruling.
Andrew Branca posted a 40-minute video on YouTube that spent equal parts being happy on the smackdown and on the meat of the ruling.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:07 AM (cUqk2)
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Axshullee, it's more complicated than that. See Antonin Scalia in Flores v. Reno.
Well...I prefer the standard of Roosevelt v Hirohito (1942) where the president has the implicit and unquestioned authority to remove foreign nationals from US territory via any means he wants including obviously the military.
Axshullee, it's more complicated than that. See Antonin Scalia in Flores v. Reno.
Well...I prefer the standard of Roosevelt v Hirohito (1942) where the president has the implicit and unquestioned authority to remove foreign nationals from US territory via any means he wants including obviously the military.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (t0Rmr)
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>>Trump plans to fine migrants who are under a deportation order $998 a day for failing to self-deport.
Tax money wired home, bigly.
Tax money wired home, bigly.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (Cki93)
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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) announced he will expand his hold on Trump’s nominations for government positions to an additional 50 names, blocking a total of 300 nominees.
Republican Tommy Tuberville blocked some of Biden's nominations like that. They hardly have a reason to whine about the same tactics being used by the Democrats now.
The audacity of Schatz. He voted to give the Mango Mussolini almost unlimited power and now he wants to resist him? Where was this a couple months ago? He's one of the 10 Dems to follow Schumer into ignominy...and rumor is he's thinking of Senate leadership positions?!?!
Glad there are some Dems aggressively addressing Trump's tyrannical manipulation of our Constitution. At some point I would like to see an accusation against Trump for attacking our country and constitution from within.
Attacking and undermining our Constitution and overturning our government does not have to be with guns, he's doing it by manipulation, deception and dismissal. He should be impeached as a traitor.
Republican Tommy Tuberville blocked some of Biden's nominations like that. They hardly have a reason to whine about the same tactics being used by the Democrats now.
The audacity of Schatz. He voted to give the Mango Mussolini almost unlimited power and now he wants to resist him? Where was this a couple months ago? He's one of the 10 Dems to follow Schumer into ignominy...and rumor is he's thinking of Senate leadership positions?!?!
Glad there are some Dems aggressively addressing Trump's tyrannical manipulation of our Constitution. At some point I would like to see an accusation against Trump for attacking our country and constitution from within.
Attacking and undermining our Constitution and overturning our government does not have to be with guns, he's doing it by manipulation, deception and dismissal. He should be impeached as a traitor.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (JCZqz)
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"I talked with my dentist about this actually. She said if you are brushing with a flouride toothpaste you don't need fluorinated water."
My father presented evidence of this fact in 1961 in our small town that was considering fluoridation. He lost the argument, as many others did. For generations the anti-fluoridation movement was mocked. Vindicated, finally.
My father presented evidence of this fact in 1961 in our small town that was considering fluoridation. He lost the argument, as many others did. For generations the anti-fluoridation movement was mocked. Vindicated, finally.
Posted by: Ordinary American at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (h/ffs)
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This might be more of a Book Thread question but are there any good fiction books about a war with China, like "Red Storm Rising" was to a war with the Soviet Union?
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (y9ksN)
The Great Flood: How Xi Got Uppity And We Popped A Missile Into The Three Gorges Dam
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (y9ksN)
The Great Flood: How Xi Got Uppity And We Popped A Missile Into The Three Gorges Dam
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Don Black at April 08, 2025 09:09 AM (AOsQT)
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I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan
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The chips were down..
I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan
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The chips were down..
Posted by: Dill chips, that is at April 08, 2025 09:09 AM (dg+HA)
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It's just another 'we hate rich people' piece, with some special hate reserved for straight, white men. I have a colleague who cannot stop raving about it -- she's also the most radical Lefty at work. Coincidence? I think not. . .
yeah no interest
that article was dumb they used terrible examples
there are in fact very good dramatic series in recent memory - obviously not White Lotus besides it is not dramatic it's a high-end soap opera (like so many)
yeah no interest
that article was dumb they used terrible examples
there are in fact very good dramatic series in recent memory - obviously not White Lotus besides it is not dramatic it's a high-end soap opera (like so many)
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DOJ just dropped documents about Routh, the would be assassin, trying to buy a rocket launcher from Ukraine, apparently with Z-man’s knowledge. He’s definitely not gonna get a favorable deal now.
He claimed he was in Ukraine to hire foreign mercs for Lil Z.
The other people who are doing that said Routh was lying and he never brought any mercs or worked with them.
So...what was he doing in Ukraine and who was paying him?
He claimed he was in Ukraine to hire foreign mercs for Lil Z.
The other people who are doing that said Routh was lying and he never brought any mercs or worked with them.
So...what was he doing in Ukraine and who was paying him?
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:10 AM (t0Rmr)
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Maher hoping PDT will talk Laura Loomer out of the slander etc. lawsuit that he and Comedy Central [HBO??] are going to lose.
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>>I tried playing over the weekend but I kept breaking the jars.
Posted by: Josephistan
>>I'm souring on the activity myself.
Big Pickleball is a racket!
Posted by: Josephistan
>>I'm souring on the activity myself.
Big Pickleball is a racket!
Posted by: Lizzy at April 08, 2025 09:11 AM (Cki93)
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Yes. We're going to have to endure a round of vapid "who would you rather meet in the woods, a man or a direwolf" videos.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:04 AM (ExV1e)
Brian Stelter meets a Direwolf in the woods.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:04 AM (ExV1e)
Brian Stelter meets a Direwolf in the woods.
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How Xi Got Uppity And We Popped A Missile Into The Three Gorges Dam
I hope that is Taiwan's strategy when China gets uppity with them.
I hope that is Taiwan's strategy when China gets uppity with them.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (NR6c1)
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>>It's nothing to do with bad trade deals. It's because you're spending more than you earn, and borrowing to pay the difference. It's a symptom of the Federal deficit, not trade policy.
You're oversimplifying a very complex issues. Again, are you denying that many foreign countries have crushing tariffs on US products and in some cases flat out bans? Because they do. And yes, it had to do with bad trade deals which let China send products like steel through Canada to avoid tariffs.
How can Canada be rushing to drop them if they don't exist? Some of Canada's tariffs on US dairy products went as high as 250% effectively making it impossible to sell them in Canada. We didn't have those types of tariffs on Canada.
Australia effectively prohibited US beef. Same for Europe, Japan, South Korea with US cars. Anyone who has been in international trade knows these tariffs exist. It's not a secret.
And one of the reasons for our massive borrowing and spending is the US military which protects a lot of our allies so they don't spend on their own defense at levels anywhere near what they should. See NATO.
You're oversimplifying a very complex issues. Again, are you denying that many foreign countries have crushing tariffs on US products and in some cases flat out bans? Because they do. And yes, it had to do with bad trade deals which let China send products like steel through Canada to avoid tariffs.
How can Canada be rushing to drop them if they don't exist? Some of Canada's tariffs on US dairy products went as high as 250% effectively making it impossible to sell them in Canada. We didn't have those types of tariffs on Canada.
Australia effectively prohibited US beef. Same for Europe, Japan, South Korea with US cars. Anyone who has been in international trade knows these tariffs exist. It's not a secret.
And one of the reasons for our massive borrowing and spending is the US military which protects a lot of our allies so they don't spend on their own defense at levels anywhere near what they should. See NATO.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (LkLld)
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Uh oh. Doof is here. Don't anyone mention pickleball.
I'm not sure what pickle ball entails, but I'm always interested in mixing things up from just jerkin' my gherkin.
I'm not sure what pickle ball entails, but I'm always interested in mixing things up from just jerkin' my gherkin.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (JCZqz)
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My guess is they weren't kosher.
Posted by: Now we're in a pickle
Let that be a lesson to you. I always play pickleball under rabbinical supervision.
Posted by: Now we're in a pickle
Let that be a lesson to you. I always play pickleball under rabbinical supervision.
Posted by: Net Positive at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (G5+As)
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> "Mango Mussolini"
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (Q4IgG)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (cUqk2)
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238 > "Mango Mussolini"
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (Q4IgG)
When I read that I thought they were talking about Obama....
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (Q4IgG)
When I read that I thought they were talking about Obama....
Posted by: It's me donna at April 08, 2025 09:14 AM (VE6XX)
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Gold making a slow comeback after being clobbered the last few days. 3019.00
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 09:14 AM (/U5Yz)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 08, 2025 08:32 AM (YSQJG)
An adult grey wolf stand just a little over waist high to an average sized adult human male.
An adult grey wolf stand just a little over waist high to an average sized adult human male.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at April 08, 2025 09:14 AM (luW68)
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Roosevelt v Hirohito (1942)
FDR kept trying to run the Emperor over in his wheelchair, but Hirohito repeatedly thwarted him by throwing jellyfish at him.
FDR kept trying to run the Emperor over in his wheelchair, but Hirohito repeatedly thwarted him by throwing jellyfish at him.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:14 AM (77rzZ)
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234 How Xi Got Uppity And We Popped A Missile Into The Three Gorges Dam
I hope that is Taiwan's strategy when China gets uppity with them.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (NR6c1)
I saw something on Insty (I think) that said China now plans to invade Taiwan in the next couple months. I also seem to recall that due to weather conditions, China can only stage an amphibious assault at two times during the year.
I hope that is Taiwan's strategy when China gets uppity with them.
Posted by: NR Pax at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (NR6c1)
I saw something on Insty (I think) that said China now plans to invade Taiwan in the next couple months. I also seem to recall that due to weather conditions, China can only stage an amphibious assault at two times during the year.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (bss/y)
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This might be more of a Book Thread question but are there any good fiction books about a war with China, like "Red Storm Rising" was to a war with the Soviet Union?
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (y9ksN)
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It's not fiction, but Walls of Men is a good start if you want to know more about China's military capabilities. One of the difficulties in gaming out potential conflicts is the vast uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of Chinese troops and their leadership. It's been 40 years since they lost fought serious combat and they did very poorly.
Their drills look nice and orderly, but that doesn't mean much because they are heavily scripted. Xi's long reign also means that the military leadership is solidly packed with yes-men.
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 08:53 AM (y9ksN)
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It's not fiction, but Walls of Men is a good start if you want to know more about China's military capabilities. One of the difficulties in gaming out potential conflicts is the vast uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of Chinese troops and their leadership. It's been 40 years since they lost fought serious combat and they did very poorly.
Their drills look nice and orderly, but that doesn't mean much because they are heavily scripted. Xi's long reign also means that the military leadership is solidly packed with yes-men.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)
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Aunt Bea and pickle anything just don't mix. Trust me on this.
Posted by: Sheriff Andy Taylor at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (Aqu9a)
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If we really had another Mussolini running America, the left would write peons to him just like they did the original Mussolini:
You’re the top!
You’re a Coolidge dollar.
You’re the nimble tread
Of the feet of Fred Astaire,
You’re Mussolini,
You’re Mrs. Sweeney.
You’re the top!
You’re a Coolidge dollar.
You’re the nimble tread
Of the feet of Fred Astaire,
You’re Mussolini,
You’re Mrs. Sweeney.
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (t0Rmr)
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>>Brian Stelter meets a Direwolf in the woods.
Look at that marbling! If only I had some mashed potatoes on the side, lol!
Look at that marbling! If only I had some mashed potatoes on the side, lol!
Posted by: Dire Wolf at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (Cki93)
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Dire wolves are vegan?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (cUqk2)
They might be after that. Fat content too high.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:13 AM (cUqk2)
They might be after that. Fat content too high.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (bss/y)
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FDR kept trying to run the Emperor over in his wheelchair, but Hirohito repeatedly thwarted him by throwing jellyfish at him.
This is the plot of some anime show isn't it?
This is the plot of some anime show isn't it?
Posted by: 18-1 at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (t0Rmr)
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>>Well...I prefer the standard of Roosevelt v Hirohito (1942) where the president has the implicit and unquestioned authority to remove foreign nationals from US territory via any means he wants including obviously the military.
I don't disagree but sadly for us the Supreme Court made this law back in 1993. But it basically only applies to asylum seekers not gang bangers who broke in here illegally. There is a habeas process for them that doesn't guarantee a court hearing.
I don't disagree but sadly for us the Supreme Court made this law back in 1993. But it basically only applies to asylum seekers not gang bangers who broke in here illegally. There is a habeas process for them that doesn't guarantee a court hearing.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (LkLld)
Posted by: Sounds like a limerick at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (dg+HA)
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I saw something on Insty (I think) that said China now plans to invade Taiwan in the next couple months. I also seem to recall that due to weather conditions, China can only stage an amphibious assault at two times during the year.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (bss/y)
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Yes, there are known seasonal windows, but these kind of warnings are an annual event.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 08, 2025 09:15 AM (bss/y)
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Yes, there are known seasonal windows, but these kind of warnings are an annual event.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Some Dire Wolf at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (t0Rmr)
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I believe he styles himself James Boasberg, Lawgiver.
You asked for it:
https://tinyurl.com/3aaz8887
You asked for it:
https://tinyurl.com/3aaz8887
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at April 08, 2025 09:18 AM (Q0kLU)
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The reason why gold is through the roof is China who is buying it at "unprecedented levels"...Maybe they are concerned that their credit ain't good ....
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 09:18 AM (g47mK)
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I don't disagree but sadly for us the Supreme Court made this law back in 1993. But it basically only applies to asylum seekers not gang bangers who broke in here illegally. There is a habeas process for them that doesn't guarantee a court hearing.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (LkLld)
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The Dems trying to throw sand in the gears and offering free representation will be met with a massive operation run to scale. They will not be able to contest it effectively.
People seem to think that it is the courts that will be clogged, but special courts can be established and ICE already has the warrants on these people.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (LkLld)
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The Dems trying to throw sand in the gears and offering free representation will be met with a massive operation run to scale. They will not be able to contest it effectively.
People seem to think that it is the courts that will be clogged, but special courts can be established and ICE already has the warrants on these people.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)
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238 > "Mango Mussolini"
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
Typically, it's exhausting to keep up with. Most are pretty generic, many are overly complicated, but a few are somewhat clever. They've been calling him "President Krasnov" recently, so I actually got a history lesson looking up who that was (some Russian anti-communist general who sided with the Nazis). Dumb, but at least I learned a factoid that will never be useful.
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Heh.... hadn't heard that one before. The leftists have a pretty deep set of monikers for Trump.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
Typically, it's exhausting to keep up with. Most are pretty generic, many are overly complicated, but a few are somewhat clever. They've been calling him "President Krasnov" recently, so I actually got a history lesson looking up who that was (some Russian anti-communist general who sided with the Nazis). Dumb, but at least I learned a factoid that will never be useful.
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at April 08, 2025 09:19 AM (JCZqz)
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* just jerkin' my gherkin."
Posted by: Sounds like a limerick
Hey, little winged dude, get back into yesterday's art and leave us alone.
Posted by: Sounds like a limerick
Hey, little winged dude, get back into yesterday's art and leave us alone.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:19 AM (77rzZ)
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Before. And they were very upset, because they thought it would get them out of the firing line.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Z6rXo)
I'm pretty pissed because I have an Ortal fireplace on the way from Israel right now. It's on a boat and I'm guessing that I'll be charged the 17% which will amount to about $5k in added cost.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 08:30 AM (Z6rXo)
I'm pretty pissed because I have an Ortal fireplace on the way from Israel right now. It's on a boat and I'm guessing that I'll be charged the 17% which will amount to about $5k in added cost.
Posted by: Defenestratus at April 08, 2025 09:20 AM (WYStd)
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Nothing like a good sour gherkin in your mouth.
Posted by: Lindsey Graham at April 08, 2025 09:20 AM (/U5Yz)
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Australia effectively prohibited US beef. Same for Europe, Japan, South Korea with US cars. Anyone who has been in international trade knows these tariffs exist. It's not a secret.
And one of the reasons for our massive borrowing and spending is the US military which protects a lot of our allies so they don't spend on their own defense at levels anywhere near what they should. See NATO.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (LkLld)
THIS. Just like SALT exposed the Blue States free riding off the Feds and Red States, Trump is exposing how our worldwide military umbrella and low tariffs subsidized world economic growth at the expense (literally) of the US.
And one of the reasons for our massive borrowing and spending is the US military which protects a lot of our allies so they don't spend on their own defense at levels anywhere near what they should. See NATO.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:12 AM (LkLld)
THIS. Just like SALT exposed the Blue States free riding off the Feds and Red States, Trump is exposing how our worldwide military umbrella and low tariffs subsidized world economic growth at the expense (literally) of the US.
Posted by: Big Beaver at April 08, 2025 09:20 AM (4M29A)
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The Great Flood: How Xi Got Uppity And We Popped A Missile Into The Three Gorges Dam
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (ExV1e)
The Three Gorges Dam is an example of terrible engineering, and thousands of people will die to prove that fact, even without outside assistance. I really wish it wasn't true, but it is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at April 08, 2025 09:08 AM (ExV1e)
The Three Gorges Dam is an example of terrible engineering, and thousands of people will die to prove that fact, even without outside assistance. I really wish it wasn't true, but it is.
Posted by: pookysgirl, engineer at heart at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (Wt5PA)
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The reason why gold is through the roof is China who is buying it at "unprecedented levels"...Maybe they are concerned that their credit ain't good ....
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 09:18 AM (g47mK)
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The CCP is run on raw power. There is no meaningful system of laws. The Army is loyal to the Part, not the state, so you get all sorts of corruption and self-dealing.
There is a reason that the PLA is divided into four distinct geographical commands, and that a fifth "army" was established as a national police force.
And they are so un-warriorlike that even with four times our population and being at peace, they cannot fill a military of equivalent size without using conscription.
Posted by: runner at April 08, 2025 09:18 AM (g47mK)
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The CCP is run on raw power. There is no meaningful system of laws. The Army is loyal to the Part, not the state, so you get all sorts of corruption and self-dealing.
There is a reason that the PLA is divided into four distinct geographical commands, and that a fifth "army" was established as a national police force.
And they are so un-warriorlike that even with four times our population and being at peace, they cannot fill a military of equivalent size without using conscription.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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And, RIP to former drummer for Blondie Clem Burke, who passed away at age 70 yesterday after a long battle with cancer.
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Sad news.
Here he is banging the skins in "Dreaming":
https://tinyurl.com/nywzr47x
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Sad news.
Here he is banging the skins in "Dreaming":
https://tinyurl.com/nywzr47x
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (kpS4V)
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The Three Gorges Dam is an example of terrible engineering, and thousands of people will die to prove that fact, even without outside assistance. I really wish it wasn't true, but it is.
Posted by: pookysgirl, engineer at heart at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (Wt5PA)
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Um you mean hundreds of millions.
Posted by: pookysgirl, engineer at heart at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (Wt5PA)
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Um you mean hundreds of millions.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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Some of the Japanese would go, "not enough tentacles."
But if you want fun weird manga, there is always Attlier Lana's Star Trek parody set just after The Voyage Home where the female Japanese captain of Constellation II desires whale sushi, time travels to World War II, gets into a fist fight with Kirk, and detonates a photon torpedo over Midway Island in 1942.
It was called Star Trekker. It was translated into English and published by Antarctic Press before Paramount got wind of it and sic'd lawyers on Ben Dunn.
But if you want fun weird manga, there is always Attlier Lana's Star Trek parody set just after The Voyage Home where the female Japanese captain of Constellation II desires whale sushi, time travels to World War II, gets into a fist fight with Kirk, and detonates a photon torpedo over Midway Island in 1942.
It was called Star Trekker. It was translated into English and published by Antarctic Press before Paramount got wind of it and sic'd lawyers on Ben Dunn.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:22 AM (cUqk2)
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Tariffs.
I think part of the plan is to create a manufacturing base in the US, yes. But also within so-called western democracies. Take a Vietnam. A Argentina. A few others and manufacturer within rater than relying on China.
The EU has a choice. The VAT tax is a killer for us selling there. 20% Manufacturer within a so called "alliance" - isolate the BRIC and see what happens.
Nobody within the BRIC innovates anything that isn't strictly military, if anything at all. I forget who said it: China has hundred year an. We have a next quarter plan.
I think part of the plan is to create a manufacturing base in the US, yes. But also within so-called western democracies. Take a Vietnam. A Argentina. A few others and manufacturer within rater than relying on China.
The EU has a choice. The VAT tax is a killer for us selling there. 20% Manufacturer within a so called "alliance" - isolate the BRIC and see what happens.
Nobody within the BRIC innovates anything that isn't strictly military, if anything at all. I forget who said it: China has hundred year an. We have a next quarter plan.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at April 08, 2025 09:22 AM (FxH7T)
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> "You're oversimplifying a very complex issues. Again, are you denying that many foreign countries have crushing tariffs on US products and in some cases flat out bans?"
Yes. And it's bad (it mainly hurts the Canadian consumers with higher prices). But it's not the cause of the trade deficit. That's the US policy of spending more than it earns.
Think of the country as a single household. You work to produce goods and services for $60k salary, that's your export to the rest of the world, and then you go to the shops and pay $70k, that's what you import from the rest of the world, and you put the $10k difference on your credit card. The trade deficit is your financial deficit. If the government spends $1.8 trillion a year more than it earns, the money has to go somewhere. If foreigners loan you some of that money, it has to balance in trade, or the exchange rate goes screwy.
It's not trade policy. It's spending more than you earn, and borrowing from foreigners to cover the difference. Stop doing that.
Yes. And it's bad (it mainly hurts the Canadian consumers with higher prices). But it's not the cause of the trade deficit. That's the US policy of spending more than it earns.
Think of the country as a single household. You work to produce goods and services for $60k salary, that's your export to the rest of the world, and then you go to the shops and pay $70k, that's what you import from the rest of the world, and you put the $10k difference on your credit card. The trade deficit is your financial deficit. If the government spends $1.8 trillion a year more than it earns, the money has to go somewhere. If foreigners loan you some of that money, it has to balance in trade, or the exchange rate goes screwy.
It's not trade policy. It's spending more than you earn, and borrowing from foreigners to cover the difference. Stop doing that.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 09:22 AM (Z6rXo)
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An just to expound on why these tariffs suck in my case - I didn't WANT to buy a fireplace from Israel. Believe me, when I saw the sticker price of it I lost consciousness for a second.
But it was literally the *only* fireplace on the market that conformed to our situation where the confines of the existing structure (the "thickness" of the ceiling between our 2nd and 3rd floor) limited our options by building code. We had to have a vent that ran horizontally through this ceiling but it can't come within 1" of a combustible material - aka wood. All of the double-sided fireplaces have a 12" exhaust. The joists themselves are 12". The Ortal on the other hand has a 5" exhaust because it is a "power vent" - which means it has a fan inside the exhaust pipe that allows it to have a more narrow pipe. It's the only one. So we're screwed into buying it. From Israel.
But it was literally the *only* fireplace on the market that conformed to our situation where the confines of the existing structure (the "thickness" of the ceiling between our 2nd and 3rd floor) limited our options by building code. We had to have a vent that ran horizontally through this ceiling but it can't come within 1" of a combustible material - aka wood. All of the double-sided fireplaces have a 12" exhaust. The joists themselves are 12". The Ortal on the other hand has a 5" exhaust because it is a "power vent" - which means it has a fan inside the exhaust pipe that allows it to have a more narrow pipe. It's the only one. So we're screwed into buying it. From Israel.
Posted by: Defenestratus at April 08, 2025 09:23 AM (WYStd)
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Yes, there are known seasonal windows, but these kind of warnings are an annual event.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)
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Many were convinced it would happen right after the Beijing Olympics.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)
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Many were convinced it would happen right after the Beijing Olympics.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 08, 2025 09:23 AM (kpS4V)
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>>I'm not sure what pickle ball entails, but I'm always interested in mixing things up from just jerkin' my gherkin.
You sounds a bit cuke-y
You sounds a bit cuke-y
Posted by: Dire Wolf at April 08, 2025 09:23 AM (Cki93)
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And they are so un-warriorlike that even with four times our population and being at peace, they cannot fill a military of equivalent size without using conscription.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Word is that they got their clocks cleaned by the Indians in the Himalayas a few years ago because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Word is that they got their clocks cleaned by the Indians in the Himalayas a few years ago because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)
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Nobody within the BRIC innovates anything that isn't strictly military, if anything at all. I forget who said it: China has hundred year an. We have a next quarter plan.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at April 08, 2025 09:22 AM (FxH7T)
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China's hundred year plan will involve having 1/4 of their current population. Not a good plan.
We think the Chinese are patient and shrewd, but the CCP does not have a long-term strategy. Heck, they don't even have a succession plan for Xi, who broke their nascent two-term rotational system. China has its advantages, but also crippling weaknesses.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at April 08, 2025 09:22 AM (FxH7T)
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China's hundred year plan will involve having 1/4 of their current population. Not a good plan.
We think the Chinese are patient and shrewd, but the CCP does not have a long-term strategy. Heck, they don't even have a succession plan for Xi, who broke their nascent two-term rotational system. China has its advantages, but also crippling weaknesses.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:25 AM (ZOv7s)
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Trump’s DHS revokes legal status for migrants who entered the US on Biden-era CBP One app
More than 900,000 people were allowed in the country using the CBP One app since January 2023. They were generally allowed to remain in the United States for two years with authorization to work under a presidential authority called parole.
“Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” the Department of Homeland Security media affairs unit said in response to questions.
More than 900,000 people were allowed in the country using the CBP One app since January 2023. They were generally allowed to remain in the United States for two years with authorization to work under a presidential authority called parole.
“Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” the Department of Homeland Security media affairs unit said in response to questions.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:25 AM (RHGPo)
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>>It's not trade policy. It's spending more than you earn, and borrowing from foreigners to cover the difference. Stop doing that.
Uh huh. And Americans are uniquely guilty of this crime on a scale that tips trade imbalance.
Ok.
Uh huh. And Americans are uniquely guilty of this crime on a scale that tips trade imbalance.
Ok.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:25 AM (LkLld)
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Word is that they got their clocks cleaned by the Indians in the Himalayas a few years ago because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
That must be some really potent Himalayan Sea salt.
That must be some really potent Himalayan Sea salt.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:26 AM (cUqk2)
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How can Canada be rushing to drop them if they don't exist? Some of Canada's tariffs on US dairy products went as high as 250% effectively making it impossible to sell them in Canada. We didn't have those types of tariffs on Canada.
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Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome Mar 12
Amazing nugget in here: Canada's high dairy tariffs - which apply only after US exporters hit certain duty-free, USMCA-set quota levels - aren't even being applied bc US exporters haven't filled the quotas:
http://tiny.cc/nmtf001
Frank Fuhrig @FrankFuhrig
We’re not even filling the quota. For some reason, we lactose exports to Canada.
We just bleu the opportunity.
Steve Lappan @stevelappan
Holy cow - that was a zinger!
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BTW, the US has similar tariffs on Cdn dairy entering the US; and Canada is the US's second highest dairy purchaser $1.13 billion [also Mexico is first]. The tariffs have never been charged ever as the overages have never been met.
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Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome Mar 12
Amazing nugget in here: Canada's high dairy tariffs - which apply only after US exporters hit certain duty-free, USMCA-set quota levels - aren't even being applied bc US exporters haven't filled the quotas:
http://tiny.cc/nmtf001
Frank Fuhrig @FrankFuhrig
We’re not even filling the quota. For some reason, we lactose exports to Canada.
We just bleu the opportunity.
Steve Lappan @stevelappan
Holy cow - that was a zinger!
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BTW, the US has similar tariffs on Cdn dairy entering the US; and Canada is the US's second highest dairy purchaser $1.13 billion [also Mexico is first]. The tariffs have never been charged ever as the overages have never been met.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:26 AM (/tzYP)
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‘Hands Off’ Irony Is Lost On The Left
No, Mr. Sefton, it's not lost, because there is no irony there.
It's simple:
1) We want your hands off of our bodies.
2) We want your hands off of your guns.
See? Together we make progress toward the glorious future!
No, Mr. Sefton, it's not lost, because there is no irony there.
It's simple:
1) We want your hands off of our bodies.
2) We want your hands off of your guns.
See? Together we make progress toward the glorious future!
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard graduate at April 08, 2025 09:26 AM (a3Q+t)
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*Searches comments furiously for a pickle limerick*
Posted by: Is it too late? at April 08, 2025 09:26 AM (dg+HA)
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Rahm Emanuel: ‘Can’t Get Tariffs High Enough’ on China, They Steal and Spy
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:27 AM (RHGPo)
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We think the Chinese are patient and shrewd, but the CCP does not have a long-term strategy. Heck, they don't even have a succession plan for Xi, who broke their nascent two-term rotational system. China has its advantages, but also crippling weaknesses.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:25 AM (ZOv7s)
Gordon Chang who is a China expert, was on Levin and said there are rumblings in China against Xi... Including the sacking of one of his closest advisors and actual criticism in public against Xi
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:25 AM (ZOv7s)
Gordon Chang who is a China expert, was on Levin and said there are rumblings in China against Xi... Including the sacking of one of his closest advisors and actual criticism in public against Xi
Posted by: It's me donna at April 08, 2025 09:28 AM (VE6XX)
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Daniel Hannan @DanielJHannan Mar 14
What governs US-Canada trade relations? The USMCA.
Who demanded and dictated the terms of the USMCA? Donald Trump.
What did he say on the day it entered into force? ‘The USMCA is the fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed into law. It’s the best agreement we’ve ever made.’
I keep being told by MAGA enthusiasts here that Canada is responsible for the row because of its dairy duties.
In fact, the value of US dairy exports to Canada is more than three times the reverse, there are more cows in Wisconsin alone than in all Canada and, in any case the tariffs have not been triggered, because US exporters have not exceeded the tariff-free quota they are granted under the terms of the USMCA.
Big Balls did nothing wrong @philfinfan
Are Canadian tariffs on US dairy fair?
Jesus's Flunky @CrucifiedAgape
US farmers produce more milk that domestic markets can handle. That's why in PA, it's price controlled. At least it used to be.
I'm sure @PAGOP will eliminate this Socialist policy if dairy farmers don't pay homage to King @POTUS and start to get uppity.
What governs US-Canada trade relations? The USMCA.
Who demanded and dictated the terms of the USMCA? Donald Trump.
What did he say on the day it entered into force? ‘The USMCA is the fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed into law. It’s the best agreement we’ve ever made.’
I keep being told by MAGA enthusiasts here that Canada is responsible for the row because of its dairy duties.
In fact, the value of US dairy exports to Canada is more than three times the reverse, there are more cows in Wisconsin alone than in all Canada and, in any case the tariffs have not been triggered, because US exporters have not exceeded the tariff-free quota they are granted under the terms of the USMCA.
Big Balls did nothing wrong @philfinfan
Are Canadian tariffs on US dairy fair?
Jesus's Flunky @CrucifiedAgape
US farmers produce more milk that domestic markets can handle. That's why in PA, it's price controlled. At least it used to be.
I'm sure @PAGOP will eliminate this Socialist policy if dairy farmers don't pay homage to King @POTUS and start to get uppity.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:28 AM (/tzYP)
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Word is that they got their clocks cleaned by the Indians in the Himalayas a few years ago because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)
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Indian media reported that Modi changed the ROE from being patient and tolerant to responding in kind and at the last rock fight, the Indians gave it to them, but also put firing detachments into position and threatened to go hot.
There was a long article on how much preparation was required because it takes weeks for troops to adjust to the higher altitudes.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)
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Indian media reported that Modi changed the ROE from being patient and tolerant to responding in kind and at the last rock fight, the Indians gave it to them, but also put firing detachments into position and threatened to go hot.
There was a long article on how much preparation was required because it takes weeks for troops to adjust to the higher altitudes.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:28 AM (ZOv7s)
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>because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
So theally like gherkins too?
So theally like gherkins too?
Posted by: Now it all makes sense at April 08, 2025 09:29 AM (dg+HA)
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Indian Components Found In Russian Weapons On Battlefield For First Time, Ukraine Says
North Korean weapons also increasingly seen
North Korean weapons also increasingly seen
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:29 AM (RHGPo)
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Where can a regular fella go to get his pickle tickled?
Posted by: Robert Kraft at April 08, 2025 09:29 AM (Aqu9a)
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Lloyd, isn't like 1.2 to 1.3 males per female in mainland China now?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (cUqk2)
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I saw something on Insty (I think) that said China now plans to invade Taiwan in the next couple months.
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China has been only months away from
Invading Taiwan for the same length of time Iran has been weeks away from getting nuclear weapons.
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China has been only months away from
Invading Taiwan for the same length of time Iran has been weeks away from getting nuclear weapons.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (Y5yQx)
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Incumbent Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen is retiring at the end of her term, setting up an open seat contest. Trump said he thinks Sununu will win it. . . Trump's full-throated endorsement could clear the GOP primary field for the popular former governor.
Sununu? Oh God.
Sununu? Oh God.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (/U5Yz)
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US Uranium Production Hits Highest Level In 6 Years
The Trump administration supports the rollout of favorable nuclear policies with tech giants poised to build small modular reactors in many states.
The Trump administration supports the rollout of favorable nuclear policies with tech giants poised to build small modular reactors in many states.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (RHGPo)
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Lloyd, isn't like 1.2 to 1.3 males per female in mainland China now?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (cUqk2)
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It's pretty distorted.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 08, 2025 09:30 AM (cUqk2)
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It's pretty distorted.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:31 AM (ZOv7s)
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More global warming in Illinois: 26 degrees upon wakeup
Posted by: JM in Illinois at April 08, 2025 09:31 AM (4NMFk)
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:31 AM (Y5yQx)
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:31 AM (RHGPo)
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> " The VAT tax is a killer for us selling there."
Are you saying America doesn't have sales taxes?
VAT is a killer for the Europeans, but it makes no difference to the US. In Europe, US goods with VAT are competing with EU goods with VAT, so no competitive disadvantage. In the US, US goods without sales tax are competing with EU goods without sales tax, so no disadvantage.
Are you saying America doesn't have sales taxes?
VAT is a killer for the Europeans, but it makes no difference to the US. In Europe, US goods with VAT are competing with EU goods with VAT, so no competitive disadvantage. In the US, US goods without sales tax are competing with EU goods without sales tax, so no disadvantage.
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 09:31 AM (Z6rXo)
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sununu may suck but for NE he's pretty good. better than some dim bulb liberal
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:32 AM (Pv3Rg)
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I'm sure @PAGOP will eliminate this Socialist policy if dairy farmers don't pay homage to King @POTUS and start to get uppity.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:28 AM (/tzYP)
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Trump's dispute with Canada also involves their serving as a pass-through for China and allowing meth across the border. It's less trade and more border control.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:28 AM (/tzYP)
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Trump's dispute with Canada also involves their serving as a pass-through for China and allowing meth across the border. It's less trade and more border control.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:32 AM (ZOv7s)
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Tesla up 6%
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:32 AM (Y5yQx)
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I wish you people would elevate your consciousness.
It's not tickle your pickle. It's release your 2nd Chakra.
It's not tickle your pickle. It's release your 2nd Chakra.
Posted by: Al Gore at April 08, 2025 09:32 AM (a3Q+t)
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Half shell ART!
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 08, 2025 09:33 AM (Aqu9a)
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"Billions Of Dollars" In EV And EV Battery Factories Are Being Cancelled
“Everyone’s looking for a silver lining. I have a hard time finding it.”
“Everyone’s looking for a silver lining. I have a hard time finding it.”
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:33 AM (RHGPo)
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Jesus's Flunky @CrucifiedAgape
US farmers produce more milk that domestic markets can handle. That's why in PA, it's price controlled. At least it used to be.
I'm sure @PAGOP will eliminate this Socialist policy if dairy farmers don't pay homage to King @POTUS and start to get uppity.
wtf?!? I don't even understand this
regardless the PA GOP is worse than useless and won't do a single thing to help our dairy farmers
US farmers produce more milk that domestic markets can handle. That's why in PA, it's price controlled. At least it used to be.
I'm sure @PAGOP will eliminate this Socialist policy if dairy farmers don't pay homage to King @POTUS and start to get uppity.
wtf?!? I don't even understand this
regardless the PA GOP is worse than useless and won't do a single thing to help our dairy farmers
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:33 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Jeepers...staggering content.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 08, 2025 09:33 AM (XeU6L)
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CNN: US stocks off to major bounce back from their tariff doom spiral
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:33 AM (RHGPo)
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> "Uh huh. And Americans are uniquely guilty of this crime on a scale that tips trade imbalance."
What other country has a $1.8 trillion federal deficit?
What other country has a $1.8 trillion federal deficit?
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 09:34 AM (Z6rXo)
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*Searches comments furiously for a pickle limerick*
Posted by: Is it too late?
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Casually mention 'pickleball' in the Art Thread, preferably using a rhyme.
Posted by: Is it too late?
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Casually mention 'pickleball' in the Art Thread, preferably using a rhyme.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:34 AM (/tzYP)
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Trump's dispute with Canada also involves their serving as a pass-through for China and allowing meth across the border. It's less trade and more border control.
yep it's this, not so much dairy trade. it's hosting China as a pass thru. same with Mex and some of those smaller countries everyone in the media was "mystified" about
yep it's this, not so much dairy trade. it's hosting China as a pass thru. same with Mex and some of those smaller countries everyone in the media was "mystified" about
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:34 AM (Pv3Rg)
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More global warming in Illinois: 26 degrees upon wakeup
Posted by: JM
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The 20's overnight here in the sunny South
Posted by: JM
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The 20's overnight here in the sunny South
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 08, 2025 09:35 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:35 AM (RHGPo)
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the market is gonna rise bc the gators won
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:35 AM (Pv3Rg)
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it's cold as f*ck here and I'm worried about YD's fruit trees!
Posted by: Black Orchid at April 08, 2025 09:35 AM (Pv3Rg)
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Maybe dire wolves can feed on feral pigs? That'll liven up rural areas, make things exciting.
Posted by: yop at April 08, 2025 09:35 AM (RKj5x)
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Jon Stewart just went viral for reasons no one could believe.
On his weekly podcast, he finally realized "Elon was right" about govt corruption.
On his weekly podcast, he finally realized "Elon was right" about govt corruption.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:36 AM (RHGPo)
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The Trump administration supports the rollout of favorable nuclear policies with tech giants poised to build small modular reactors in many states.
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To power A.I. not homes or businesses.
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To power A.I. not homes or businesses.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:36 AM (/tzYP)
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300 I wish you people would elevate your consciousness.
It's not tickle your pickle. It's release your 2nd Chakra.
Posted by: Al Gore
Stop brining Al.
It's not tickle your pickle. It's release your 2nd Chakra.
Posted by: Al Gore
Stop brining Al.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at April 08, 2025 09:36 AM (/U5Yz)
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It's already clear that Iran does not intend to negotiate in the Oman talks. Their foreign minister says he expects sanctions relief for talks to continue. He says dismantling their nuclear program will never happen.
https://tinyurl.com/ssp53a3b
https://tinyurl.com/ssp53a3b
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at April 08, 2025 09:37 AM (paSBy)
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Trump's dispute with Canada also involves their serving as a pass-through for China and allowing meth across the border. It's less trade and more border control.
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No, that was fixed by Trump's USMCA -- no crappy Chink steel masquerading as high-quality Canadian steel any more. [Aluminum too.]
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No, that was fixed by Trump's USMCA -- no crappy Chink steel masquerading as high-quality Canadian steel any more. [Aluminum too.]
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:38 AM (/tzYP)
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>>What other country has a $1.8 trillion federal deficit?
What other country serves as your military?
Once again, you are taking a very complex issue and trying to blame it on one part while ignoring everything else. And you are using the effect as the reason it happened. The massive trade imbalance helped cause the federal deficit.
Who do you think knows more about this issue, you are Bessent?
What other country serves as your military?
Once again, you are taking a very complex issue and trying to blame it on one part while ignoring everything else. And you are using the effect as the reason it happened. The massive trade imbalance helped cause the federal deficit.
Who do you think knows more about this issue, you are Bessent?
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:38 AM (LkLld)
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:38 AM (/tzYP)
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Between scientists trying to rejuvenate massive wild predators and scientists trying to create unstoppable bioweapons in the lab, I'm starting to get the impressions scientists are the problem.
Posted by: Kamala's Venn Diagram Sez... at April 08, 2025 09:39 AM (j4vhv)
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Justin Amash @justinamash
Isn't he the guy that has china make cheap tools that his family sells in America?
Isn't he the guy that has china make cheap tools that his family sells in America?
Posted by: Inogame at April 08, 2025 09:39 AM (53oGX)
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Word is that they got their clocks cleaned by the Indians in the Himalayas a few years ago because most of the Chinese soldiers were too busy jacking off to fight effectively.
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)
SOG in Vietnam would post playboy centerfolds to trees along the Ho Chi Minh trail and wait for the NVA soldiers to stop and gather around the porno tree and then light them up
Posted by: Bulg at April 08, 2025 09:24 AM (77rzZ)
SOG in Vietnam would post playboy centerfolds to trees along the Ho Chi Minh trail and wait for the NVA soldiers to stop and gather around the porno tree and then light them up
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (y9ksN)
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Navarro was moaning something about Canadian farmers being protected from American dairy products, but I confess I was only paying marginal attention.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (j4vhv)
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And one of the reasons for our massive borrowing and spending is the US military which protects a lot of our allies so they don't spend on their own defense at levels anywhere near what they should. See NATO.
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Maybe cut your defence spending down from a trillion a year to, say, half a trillion and still be beating the PLA by 150% might help??
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Maybe cut your defence spending down from a trillion a year to, say, half a trillion and still be beating the PLA by 150% might help??
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (/tzYP)
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Justin Amash @justinamash
Isn't he the guy that has china make cheap tools that his family sells in America?
Posted by: Inogame at April 08, 2025 09:39 AM (53oGX)
That has nothing to do with it. He’s just a principled conservative who love to conserve conservatism.
Isn't he the guy that has china make cheap tools that his family sells in America?
Posted by: Inogame at April 08, 2025 09:39 AM (53oGX)
That has nothing to do with it. He’s just a principled conservative who love to conserve conservatism.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (Y5yQx)
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Um you mean hundreds of millions.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)
It may be overly optimistic, but here's my reasoning:
The majority of the population isn't right next to the dam and communication has improved over the last several years, so the sticking point is the CCP's implementation of a warning system. Will it be anywhere near the level of the US? No, but on the flip side, people's phones will be lit up with others telling them to GTFO.
And maybe the dam will take so long to fail that China's population collapse will already have happened, lessening the death toll.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at April 08, 2025 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)
It may be overly optimistic, but here's my reasoning:
The majority of the population isn't right next to the dam and communication has improved over the last several years, so the sticking point is the CCP's implementation of a warning system. Will it be anywhere near the level of the US? No, but on the flip side, people's phones will be lit up with others telling them to GTFO.
And maybe the dam will take so long to fail that China's population collapse will already have happened, lessening the death toll.
Posted by: pookysgirl can hope at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (Wt5PA)
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I have a high school classmate with a PhD who has worked for NIH for decades, then retired into the private sector. After the private sector was done with him, he went back to NIH as a probationary employee .. and you can guess the rest from there. Lets just say he is one unhappy dude.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (RHGPo)
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Art nood
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (/tzYP)
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To power A.I. not homes or businesses.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:36 AM (/tzYP)
Grid capacity is grid capacity.
Even if these SMC's are hooked up only to AI datacenters, thats load that isn't being carried by the already overburdened grid.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:36 AM (/tzYP)
Grid capacity is grid capacity.
Even if these SMC's are hooked up only to AI datacenters, thats load that isn't being carried by the already overburdened grid.
Posted by: Defenestratus at April 08, 2025 09:42 AM (WYStd)
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SOG in Vietnam would post playboy centerfolds to trees along the Ho Chi Minh trail and wait for the NVA soldiers to stop and gather around the porno tree and then light them up
Posted by: Josephistan
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Dust the area with toe-poppers.
Posted by: Josephistan
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Dust the area with toe-poppers.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 08, 2025 09:42 AM (XeU6L)
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324 Navarro was moaning something about Canadian farmers being protected from American dairy products, but I confess I was only paying marginal attention.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (j4vhv)
Canada dictates how much farmers can produce, sets dairy prices and tells distributors they have to buy Canadian products.
But other than that Canada is like totally for open and free trade.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (j4vhv)
Canada dictates how much farmers can produce, sets dairy prices and tells distributors they have to buy Canadian products.
But other than that Canada is like totally for open and free trade.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:43 AM (Y5yQx)
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The massive trade imbalance helped cause the federal deficit.
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Trade imbalances caused Congress over-spending? You're going to have to explain that one to me.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 08, 2025 09:38 AM (LkLld)
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Trade imbalances caused Congress over-spending? You're going to have to explain that one to me.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:43 AM (j4vhv)
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324 Navarro was moaning something about Canadian farmers being protected from American dairy products, but I confess I was only paying marginal attention.
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You couldn't get a firm purchase on it then??
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You couldn't get a firm purchase on it then??
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:44 AM (/tzYP)
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Isn't he the guy that has china make cheap tools that his family sells in America?
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Don't forget Rand Paul -- he's a traitor now too.
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Don't forget Rand Paul -- he's a traitor now too.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:44 AM (/tzYP)
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328 I have a high school classmate with a PhD who has worked for NIH for decades, then retired into the private sector. After the private sector was done with him, he went back to NIH as a probationary employee .. and you can guess the rest from there. Lets just say he is one unhappy dude.
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah well tough shit.
I know plenty of people who quit a job, went to another company and then were let go shortly thereafter for one reason or another.
Where is it written that govt work -= lifetime employment?
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:41 AM (RHGPo)
Yeah well tough shit.
I know plenty of people who quit a job, went to another company and then were let go shortly thereafter for one reason or another.
Where is it written that govt work -= lifetime employment?
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:45 AM (Y5yQx)
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Chuck Schumer has proposed a bold $20 billion plan to study why the bureaucracy has gotten so out of control.
.. even the BabylonBee wouldn't publish something like that
.. even the BabylonBee wouldn't publish something like that
Posted by: SMOD at April 08, 2025 09:46 AM (RHGPo)
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Canada dictates how much farmers can produce, sets dairy prices and tells distributors they have to buy Canadian products.
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That affects Canadian consumers; it has absolutely no effect on US imports and overage tonnage rates that President Trump negotiated and signed.
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That affects Canadian consumers; it has absolutely no effect on US imports and overage tonnage rates that President Trump negotiated and signed.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:46 AM (/tzYP)
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Canada dictates how much farmers can produce, sets dairy prices and tells distributors they have to buy Canadian products.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:43 AM (Y5yQx)
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I believe we do exactly the same thing, except we also fine farmers who over-produce. Again, though, while I'm sure there is some basis to complain, I don't follow the Canada-US trade issues very closely. I am more interested in the Liberal Party not spending a nickel on defense, since Uncle Sugar is so ready to do so.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at April 08, 2025 09:43 AM (Y5yQx)
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I believe we do exactly the same thing, except we also fine farmers who over-produce. Again, though, while I'm sure there is some basis to complain, I don't follow the Canada-US trade issues very closely. I am more interested in the Liberal Party not spending a nickel on defense, since Uncle Sugar is so ready to do so.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:47 AM (j4vhv)
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...since Uncle Sugar is so ready to do so.
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Ironically, the US has tariffs and overages on Canadian sugar so that the Corn Belt, that you all subsidize for e.g. ethanol, can pump out that MAHA high fructose corn syrup.
BTW, US dairy gets $22-billion a year in direct subsidies.
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Ironically, the US has tariffs and overages on Canadian sugar so that the Corn Belt, that you all subsidize for e.g. ethanol, can pump out that MAHA high fructose corn syrup.
BTW, US dairy gets $22-billion a year in direct subsidies.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:50 AM (/tzYP)
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> "Once again, you are taking a very complex issue and trying to blame it on one part while ignoring everything else."
You too.
> "The massive trade imbalance helped cause the federal deficit."
No. If you balanced the budget, you wouldn't have the money to buy more than you earned, and the exchange rate would shift to create balance, counterbalancing the effects of trade barriers.
> "Who do you think knows more about this issue, you are Bessent?"
Apparently, me. I don't know - Bessent might actually understand basic economics, and not be saying because he has to be loyal to Trump. It may be just to shake up the stalemate and make everyone move to free trade, and they're saying whatever works to cover that.
If you earn $60k/yr and are spending $70k/yr, is that on the grocery store, or you? Do you think Congress spending $1.8 trillion it doesn't have doesn't have consequences?
You too.
> "The massive trade imbalance helped cause the federal deficit."
No. If you balanced the budget, you wouldn't have the money to buy more than you earned, and the exchange rate would shift to create balance, counterbalancing the effects of trade barriers.
> "Who do you think knows more about this issue, you are Bessent?"
Apparently, me. I don't know - Bessent might actually understand basic economics, and not be saying because he has to be loyal to Trump. It may be just to shake up the stalemate and make everyone move to free trade, and they're saying whatever works to cover that.
If you earn $60k/yr and are spending $70k/yr, is that on the grocery store, or you? Do you think Congress spending $1.8 trillion it doesn't have doesn't have consequences?
Posted by: NiV at April 08, 2025 09:50 AM (Z6rXo)
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Canada should double all their tariffs against the US.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at April 08, 2025 09:51 AM (Bxf+G)
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342 Canada should double all their tariffs against the US.
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We should because zero percent of them have been used since USMCA! 100%? Make it 500% instead!
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We should because zero percent of them have been used since USMCA! 100%? Make it 500% instead!
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:53 AM (/tzYP)
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Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 09:50 AM (/tzYP)
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In a previous life I worked as a banker. A deal to buy a beet sugar producer came along and I told my boss we shouldn't do the deal because the cost of production was 20% above the world selling price for sugar, and the only thing keeping the company alive was government price supports. He told me to do the deal anyway, because "no one will ever end price supports on sugar". He was right and I was wrong.
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In a previous life I worked as a banker. A deal to buy a beet sugar producer came along and I told my boss we shouldn't do the deal because the cost of production was 20% above the world selling price for sugar, and the only thing keeping the company alive was government price supports. He told me to do the deal anyway, because "no one will ever end price supports on sugar". He was right and I was wrong.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 08, 2025 09:55 AM (rfnom)
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Thanks, Huck, for that information. Cheers.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at April 08, 2025 10:02 AM (/tzYP)
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SOG in Vietnam would post playboy centerfolds to trees along the Ho Chi Minh trail and wait for the NVA soldiers to stop and gather around the porno tree and then light them up
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (y9ksN)
Nice
Posted by: Josephistan at April 08, 2025 09:40 AM (y9ksN)
Nice
Posted by: MAC V SOG at April 08, 2025 10:14 AM (P4Pk9)
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Good morning, all, and thanks, J.J.
281 Rahm Emanuel: ‘Can’t Get Tariffs High Enough’ on China, They Steal and Spy
Posted by: SMOD
Rahm might run for president 2028. "They" would like PDT to do the dirty work before stepping back in.
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A DOGE Dodge? 120 buildings were removed from the list. FFS, remove the plaques and place them elsewhere exactly as they did creating the 'Nancy Pelosi Federal Building.'
For example, the US Dept of Labor headquarters building saved. Why? It's a huge building & there's been almost no feds inside working for years. IIRC, the highlight was a cafeteria on an upper floor, smoking on the exterior porch and watching small union protests circle with their horn blowers in lead. Even in their hayday, 10 am to 2 pm was about it for DC headquarters buildings and federal staffing. Snow flakes falling? No one but guards, cleaning services present. The US Customs' House in Philly with it's leaking pipes, failing electrical, asbestos, lousy ventilation and so on; fyi, the feds moved out & to other offices in the city years ago.
Basic maintenance of those "federal" buildings gouge taxpayers. Dump them for cents on the dollar for the win.
281 Rahm Emanuel: ‘Can’t Get Tariffs High Enough’ on China, They Steal and Spy
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Rahm might run for president 2028. "They" would like PDT to do the dirty work before stepping back in.
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A DOGE Dodge? 120 buildings were removed from the list. FFS, remove the plaques and place them elsewhere exactly as they did creating the 'Nancy Pelosi Federal Building.'
For example, the US Dept of Labor headquarters building saved. Why? It's a huge building & there's been almost no feds inside working for years. IIRC, the highlight was a cafeteria on an upper floor, smoking on the exterior porch and watching small union protests circle with their horn blowers in lead. Even in their hayday, 10 am to 2 pm was about it for DC headquarters buildings and federal staffing. Snow flakes falling? No one but guards, cleaning services present. The US Customs' House in Philly with it's leaking pipes, failing electrical, asbestos, lousy ventilation and so on; fyi, the feds moved out & to other offices in the city years ago.
Basic maintenance of those "federal" buildings gouge taxpayers. Dump them for cents on the dollar for the win.
Posted by: L - No nic, adores both Musk and Miller. at April 08, 2025 11:01 AM (NFX2v)
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'South Africa, as Children Parade with AK-47s: We Will Never Give Up Case Against Israel'
Notice how the theme South Africa has a much better Constitution than the US has resurfaced once again?
Elie Mystal's been on a kick - "We should replace our piece of crap Constitution - but he's (?) not the only one by any means. He's selling a book. The others are dead serious.
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They seem like small lessons of Lancaster, PA and Wisconsin Supreme Court voting & community involvement, but they need to be remembered and taken seriously.
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First Alert 4 dot com: 'Mike Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6' so said the "Kennedy family."
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"To memorialize the brief but beautiful life of Israeli toddler Ariel Bibas, whom Hamas jihadis horrifically murdered along with his mother and baby brother Kfir, the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly has a new name."
I understand the significance - and it is very sweet - but the fate of the entire Bibas family still weighs heavily on my heart, as do my concerns for the release of all other Hamas hostages, alive or dead. 🙏🕯
Their capturers & tormentors were/are real monsters.
Notice how the theme South Africa has a much better Constitution than the US has resurfaced once again?
Elie Mystal's been on a kick - "We should replace our piece of crap Constitution - but he's (?) not the only one by any means. He's selling a book. The others are dead serious.
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They seem like small lessons of Lancaster, PA and Wisconsin Supreme Court voting & community involvement, but they need to be remembered and taken seriously.
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First Alert 4 dot com: 'Mike Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6' so said the "Kennedy family."
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"To memorialize the brief but beautiful life of Israeli toddler Ariel Bibas, whom Hamas jihadis horrifically murdered along with his mother and baby brother Kfir, the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly has a new name."
I understand the significance - and it is very sweet - but the fate of the entire Bibas family still weighs heavily on my heart, as do my concerns for the release of all other Hamas hostages, alive or dead. 🙏🕯
Their capturers & tormentors were/are real monsters.
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